A Student's Prayer for a New School Year

Lord Jesus, I ask for Your help as I begin this new school year.

Allow me to experience Your presence in the many blessings You put before me.

Open my eyes to the new challenges and exciting opportunities that this new school year brings.

Open my heart and mind to new friends and new teachers.

Give me a generous spirit to be enthusiastic with my studies and courage to accept new opportunities.

Help me to be attentive to my teachers and let me experience Your presence in my new friends.

Jesus, inspire me to do my best this year! Amen

Week 1

Friday 31st January 

• Year 3-6 - School Mass at the Cathedral from 10-11am

Week 2

Tuesday 4th February

• Year 1-6 Swimming Carnival
• CANTEEN CLOSED

Wednesday 5th February

• Kindy rest day

Friday 7th February

• School Assembly 2.40pm 5/6M will be hosting and performing.

Week 3

Tuesday 11th February

• Basketball and Tennis trials @ Belconnen
• Playgroup 930-1130am
• Welcome BBQ and open classrooms 5-7pm
• Kindergarten information session 630-7pm

Wednesday 12th February

• Kindy rest day

Thursday 13th February 

• P & F meeting 630-730pm

Friday 14th February

• Northern Region Swimming Carnival

I always look forward to the first day of term to see the bright, shiny faces to start my day and students looking neat as a pin in their new uniform. Students here are keen to learn more and reunite with their friends. A very warm welcome to all the new families starting at Ss Peter and Paul’s this year. If you see a new face in the playground I urge you to go up and say hello and introduce yourself. Families new to town love to find out how the school works and what’s available here in Goulburn.

A special welcome to the new staff members – Mr Garreth Wigg- Acting Assistant Principal, Ms Tracey Jenkins-5/6J , Mr Davis Collinge-4C, Miss Rowena Atkinson -5/6 A and Mrs Kara Schilt our new Office helper and Learning Support Assistant.

Our school calendar is on our app & school website. It is important to check the School App in case there are changes to the calendar.

Our school year for staff began on Tuesday with a very special Mass at Our Lady of Fatima with the other staff’s in the Goulburn Mission-Trinity Catholic College, St Joseph’s- North Goulburn and St Mary’s, Crookwell.

We are opening the school year with a special combined Mass at the Cathedral with the 3 Catholic Schools in Goulburn on Friday 10am in the Cathedral. We have so many students involved we are sorry that seating for families will be very limited. Our Years 3-6 students will be attending. At this Mass our school leader’s badges will be blessed.   In the afternoon we will be having an Induction ceremony for our school leaders as part of our Friday Assembly. This begins at 2.45pm. All are welcome to attend.

Our playgroup begins again next Tuesday. Children are welcome from 0-5 years old and do not need to have siblings in our school. Playgroup begins at 9.30am-11.30am. You are always welcome in the room for a cuppa before it begins.

All families we need you to complete the LOCAL Excursion Form ASAP. This covers student’s attendance and travel to any event during the school year in the Goulburn area. Staff take these forms with them to all events they attend. It is important to let the office know if any of your contact or medical details change.

This year instead of having Grade Nights we will be having a Welcome BBQ on Tuesday 11th of February from 5-7pm and a chance to visit the classrooms and meet the teachers. There will also be a meeting at 6.30pm for all Kindergarten parents in their classroom. Anyone who can help with the BBQ will be appreciated.

Finally a school community works best when we communicate openly and honestly. Please feel free to ask questions and offer feedback. I encourage also finding a way to contribute to the school by helping in classrooms, covering books, helping at sporting events, joining the P&F & helping in the uniform shop. The list goes on and every offer of help is appreciated.

Miss Kathy Neely

COMBINED SCHOOLS OPENING MASS

This Friday, Year 3‐6 students will attend Ss’ Peter & Paul’s Cathedral, to participate in a Combined Schools Opening Mass with Trinity Catholic College and St Joseph’s Primary. Mass starts at 10am and students are to wear their full school uniform. Please ensure your child has returned their local excursion consent form.

A special Leader’s Induction Ceremony and Badge Presentation will commence at 2:45pm in our school hall for the Captains and Sports Captains to receive their badges. 

2020 SACRAMENTAL ENROLMENTS 

Sacramental enrolments close next Wednesday, 5th February. 

· Reconciliation ‐ Term 1, 19th Feb‐26th March 

· Eucharist –Term 2, 29th April – 14th June 

· Confirmation –Term 3, 22nd July – 12th September 2021 

Sharon Cashman (Sacramental Coordinator) has advised us that our current Year 6 students, who will make their Confirmation in 2021, can leave their enrolment until the beginning of 2021.

Go to the Mary Queen of Apostles websitehttp://cg.org.au/goulburn/Home.aspx, scroll down to Parish News, then click on the link Sacramental Enrolment 2020. A separate enrolment form needs to be completed for each child making their Sacrament. Please contact the parish on 6239 9863 or email mqa.sacramental@gmail.com If you have any queries. 

Please note: Sacraments are Parish based not school based.

GOULBURN MISSION MASS TIMES

Ss Peter & Paul’s             

Saturday

6.00pm September – April

5.00pm May - August

Our Lady of Fatima       

Sunday - 7.00am

Ss Peter and Paul’s       

Sunday - 10.00am

Taralga                            

Saturday

6.00pm September – May

5.00pm June - August

Crookwell                      

Sunday 9.00am

Binda (1,2,3)                    

Sunday 10.30am

Tuena (5)                         

Sunday 11.30am

St Patrick’s Marulan      

2nd/4th Sunday of the Month - 8.00am

St Joseph’s Tarago         

3rd Sunday of the Month - 8.00am

St Laurence O’Toole Spring Valley

St Michael’s, Bungonia. St Bartholomew’s Collector

PARISH OFFICE DETAILS

Office Hours: 8.30am – 12.30pm – Monday to Friday

Address: 36 Verner Street

Mailing Address: PO Box 11, GOULBURN NSW 2580

Phone: (02) 6239 9863

Email: gouburn@cg.org.au

Website: http://cg.org.au/goulburn/Home.aspx

Mercy Value Week 2-5

Our target value in Weeks 2-5 is Dignity (Respect). Show respect to everyone – we are all made in the image of God. We will focus on Respecting the rules of your family, school and society.

The start of the school year is an ideal time to reflect on our three school rues (Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible) and how this guides our daily behaviour and attitude in the classroom and on the playground.

Values Certificate

Each fortnight, teachers will be looking for examples of students demonstrating the target value. When this is demonstrated, the student’s name and class is written on the back of a merit mark. The student then places the merit mark in their House values box at the front office. Each fortnight, at a Friday assembly, a merit mark is drawn from the values box and the winner takes home a special certificate. A values certificate with the student’s photo is then displayed in the foyer area of the office.

Current Safety Matters

I am conscious that there are a number of health and safety issues which may be concerning you at this time.  I hope the following information will assist you in understanding how our school is responding to these.

Novel Coronavirus

You will be aware that there have now been a small number of confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus within Australia. CECG has reviewed advice from Australian Government departments and agencies to coordinate our response. CECG will apply the same response as the NSW Government Departments of Health and Education for all of our schools in ACT and NSW.

Children who have visited China in the past two weeks must not attend school or childcare services until 14 days have lapsed from their date of departure from China.

Children with a confirmed case of Novel Coronavirus, will be excluded from school or childcare services until they are medically cleared to return.

If your child has been informed by government health authorities that they have been in  close contact with a confirmed case of the Novel Coronavirus, irrespective of whether the child has developed symptoms, they must not attend their school or early childhood centre until the government informs you that it is safe for them to do so.

If your child has recently travelled to mainland China and develops symptoms, you should contact your primary care provider. Your primary care provider will liaise with relevant government authorities and determine whether or not your child needs to be excluded from their school or early childhood centre.

If you have spent time in Hong Kong, the above advice applies. However, if you have simply transited through Hong Kong airport, it does not apply.

The information below from the NSW Department of Health gives details the guidelines for exclusion from school and early childhood centres and outlines symptoms.

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20200128_05.aspx

https://education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-news/advice-for-schools-regarding-novel-coronavirus

This advice must be followed. Parents and carers need to inform the school if their child has travelled to China or been in contact with someone who has a confirmed case of the virus.

Bushfires

Bushfires have had a direct impact on a number of schools in recent months. Fires continue to burn and may pose an ongoing threat. There is also the very real danger of new fires starting while the weather conditions remain hot and dry. There may be a need in some cases to close schools in order to ensure the safety of students and staff. Decisions about whether schools should be closed on a particular day are made in collaboration with Emergency Services agencies. Considerations include such factors as the proximity to existing fires and the relevant fire danger ratings for a given day. If a decision is taken to close the school, we will communicate advice to you as soon as possible.

Air Quality

Aside from those schools directly affected by bushfires, many schools have experienced extended periods of poor air quality due to smoke, which has often have come from fires far from where the schools are located. Air quality ratings issued by Government agencies are not accompanied by specific advice for schools. Given the variability of air quality through the course of a day and as different locations may experience different air quality, I have been advised that each school should individually, regularly assess the air quality based on observations and make appropriate decisions. This may include the following precautions:

Avoiding strenuous outdoor activity

Minimising outdoor activity by students whilst at school

Taking appropriate preventative precautions for students considered to be at high risk

Keeping windows closed and utilising air conditioning systems. Evaporative coolers should not be used where smoke is present as these tend to draw unfiltered air from outside.

I would encourage you to access these resources for further information:

NSW air-quality

Bushfires and asthma

Should you have any concerns for your child’s safety on a given day, you are welcome to have them remain at home.

As always, please contact Miss Neely with any question or concerns

Who: Years 3-6 (Years 1-2 from 11.00 - 1.30pm)

When: Tuesday 4^th February 

Where: Goulburn Aquatic Centre

Departure Time: 9.30am

Cost: $3.00 (pool entry) to be paid to the office or by the Qkr! App by Friday 31^st January.

* Please remember to be Sun Safe. Your child needs sunscreen, hat and must wear their sports uniform at all times unless competing. We encourage the children to bring suitable house coloured attire to wear once they are at the pool.

* Don’t forget water, recess and lunch (if not ordering pizza).

* Pizza lunch orders are due by Friday 31^st January. Please pay via the office or by the Qkr! App . No late orders can be accepted.

* Thank you to the many parents who have volunteered to help. We look forward to your involvement on the day. 

* All students are expected to attend, be involved in races, support their House and cheer on other swimmers.

* Parents are invited and encouraged to attend the day and enjoy the carnival. There will be a staff/parent relay team to race the students towards the end of the day. Please bring your swimmers and see Cathy McCarthy if you are keen!

All Archdiocesan nominations for individual sport trials will be done online via https://csnsw.sport/cmlogin.aspx . Dates and further information can be found at the https://www.sport.cg.catholic.edu.au/ website and on the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Face Book Page.

Below are the Parent Instructions for registering your child.

Term 1 Trial Dates:

11/2 C & G Basketball & Tennis Trials, Canberra (Nominations close 6/2)

20/2 C & G Football (Soccer) Trials, Canberra (Nominations close 14/2)

20/3 C & G Cricket Trials, Gundagai (Nominations close 13/3)

3/4 C & G Netball Trials, Canberra (Nominations close 20/3)

3/4 (Only if required) C & G Hockey Trials, TBA (Nominations close 20/3)

3/4 C & G Rugby League Trials, Canberra (Nominations close 27/3)

8/4 C & G Touch Football Trials, Canberra (Nominations close 1/4)

Term 2 Trial Dates:

1/6 C & G Rugby Union Trials, Canberra (Nominations close 25/5)

Term 3 Trial Dates:

10/8 MacKillop Girls Rugby 7's, Sydney (Nominations close 27/7)

Staff at Ss Peter & Paul's warmly invite families to our welcome BBQ.

Date: Tuesday 11th February

Time: 5 - 7pm

Where: Ss Peter & Paul's school grounds

This is a great opportunity to meet your child's class Teacher and new families

School Fees

If you wish to pay your school fees weekly or fortnighty please use the table below to help you calculate the amount you need to pay over a 10 week term.

Please call the office if you have any questions.

Our School Counsellor , Danielle Hudson, will not be returning in 2020. She will be working more hours closer to home. We thank her for her work. I am waiting for advice from CatholicCare for arrangements for a new school counsellor. I will keep you all informed. 

Kathy Neely 

Uniform shop is open Monday mornings from 9-930am

Hi Everyone & Welcome back!

Please see attached the current menu.

Pizza orders can now be taken for swimming carnival via the QKR app, no late orders will be taken.

Canteen will be closed on Tuesday 4th February due to swimming carnival.  There will be no lunch orders available and the QKR app will be inactive for this day.

Sadly many of my wonderful helpers have moved on and i am always seeking new faces in the canteen and we would love to see you!!! Please contact me with your availability to 0417 688 472.

Many Thanks

Di 

School banking is every Thursday.  

1st January - Huxley Smith

6th January - Carter Beardmore & Molly Dillon

12th January - Callum Muldrew

13th January - Noah Stephenson

14th January - Bailey Cockburn

16th January - Archie Reynolds

17th January - Noah Algie-Woodlands

18th January - Matilda Stevenson

20th January - Lucy Boniface

21st January - John Tyler

22nd January - Dakota Lambert, Cooper Graham & Sophie Smithers

25th January - Austin Cosgrove

27th January - Marley Parlett

29th January - Hunter Metz

30th January - Lucy Taylor & Tami Mitchell

1st February - Samuel Ford

2nd February - Ella Pearson & Sophie Pearson

4th February - Emily Rohrich & Zian Tan

5th February - Ava Humphries

11th February - William Curvey

12th February - Astrid Schmidt