AGGIES ARTICLES - Term 3 Week 3 - Friday 30 July 2021
Term 3 - Week 4
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Tue 3 August |
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Wed 4 August |
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Thur 5 August |
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Fri 6 August |
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Dates For The Diary
Wed 11 Aug |
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NAIDOC Week
Dear Parents and Carers
Farewell Mrs Northey
Yesterday, we farewelled our wonderful Di Northey who was our librarian for 31 years. The entire Aggies community has been blessed to have had Di’s passion and love of both children and literature. As she left the school on Thursday, all of the students created a guard of honour, holding up signs to represent each of the years that Di has been a part of our community. During this time, Di has witnessed many generations being a part of our school. Her memories of key people and events highlight the tradition of our school and how it has grown and changed over the years. Many children were sad to see Mrs Northey leave and we know that she is responsible for building the love of books and literature in so many children during her time here. We sincerely thank her for all that she has done for our school and community. We will be holding a school community farewell when restrictions are eased and families are allowed back on site. Further information will be provided when it is available.
Aggies Meets An Olympian
On Thursday, some of the Primary students were lucky enough to meet Louise Currey, who represented Australia at both the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics. The children were lucky enough to see her gold and silver medals and had been preparing some questions for Louise to answer to help us with our learning about the Olympics. We were so grateful to Louise for allowing us to take her medals around to the classes to show the children and we look forward to having her visit again soon.
NAIDOC Celebrations
Today’s celebrations and learning activities to celebrate NAIDOC Week were an amazing experience for all of our students. Sharon Hugo and Jessica Stewart have worked tirelessly to make the day special for all involved. The children participated in prayer as a whole school, then worked in grades for the day as they engaged in enriching learning experiences. We also collected $400 in donations, which will go to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
Sacrament of Confirmation
Confirmation candidates and Year 3 had a visit from Father Peter and Deacon Prodencio on Thursday as they prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Parents and carers will have received updated communication from the Parish regarding the celebrations next week.
Welcome To St Agnes' Primary
This week we are excited to welcome Arrabella Daley to 3TM and the St Agnes' family.
Centred In Christ and With Love For One Another, St Agnes’ Learners are:
This week our PBS focus continues on being a “Bucket Filler, be Resilient”. Congratulations to all Flinders house students who are in the lead this week with receiving the most dojos as a house team of 1,620 dojos for following whole school expectations.
CONGRATULATIONS to the following 500 DOJO PBS Students for 2021...
500 Dojo Awards:
1B - Lucas Van Boxtel
5W - Laya Maria Abraham
400 Dojo Awards:
Congratulations to the following students who have received 400 dojos this week for following our 4 R’s at St Agnes'.
1B - Flynn Ackroyd and Sienna Lewis
2M - Jada Ustariz
5C - Georgie Mulder
300 Dojo Awards:
Congratulations to the following students who have received 300 dojos this week for following our 4 R’s at St Agnes'.
KE - Banjo Timewell and Benjamin Dietrich
KJ - Leon Doyle, Nicholas Bushe and Savannah Ralph
KW - Aadi Panchal, Narz McIntosh and Scarlett Evans
1O - Hunter Favaloro
1TB - Jack Tonkin, Lachlan Power and Mia Henry
2JW - Grace Lombardo and Jack Elliott
4NS - Armani Daley
5W - Abby Moloney, Baxter Allison, Emily Cook, Jaysen Wei and Maya Perry
200 Dojo Awards:
Congratulations to the following students who have received 200 dojos this week for following our 4 R’s at St Agnes'.
1TB - Ella McNally
2JW - Harrison Joyce and Jayden Campbell
2M - Maxwell Sprague and Mia Comber
2W - Chase McIntosh, Dean Cunningham and Koby Smith
3O - Astrid Sonego, Ethan Foley, Josh Abraham and Reid Doyle
3TM - Benjamin O'Brien
4NS - Francis Borja
4T - Riley Richards
5M - Cooper Pascoe, Isabella White and Makeeta Graham
5W - Bianca Harrison and Jack Franklin
6W - Leah Hanson
100 Dojo Awards:
Congratulations to the following student who received 100 dojos this week for following our 4 R’s at St Agnes'.
1TB - Rachael Dunn
4NS - Finn Rockstroh and Xavier Dare
6E - Quinn Hancock
With the current COVID-19 situation continuing, we are still at a pause with most sporting events. We are watching events closely and will be ready to spring back into action. Our wonderful students are again showing patience and resilience that is a credit to themselves and their community.
Port Macquarie Rugby Union Gala Day
We have had a huge response to students wanting to participate in the Port Macquarie Primary Schools Rugby Union Gala day. We are hoping to enter two Under 10 teams, and four Under 12 teams on the day! Notes for this will go home shortly. This is open to all interested students in years 3 to 6 and both boys and girls are encouraged to play. No experience is necessary and we will be holding regular training sessions at school. We are hoping to be able to welcome parents back as helpers when COVID-19 restrictions ease.
This week at Aggies:
Wellbeing Wednesday - Sunnies
UNESAP 2021 Online Exhibition
Congratulations to Leyna Casey from 4A for being a finalist in the Primary category of this online exhibition. While Leyna wasn't the chosen winner, we can assist her to be the Peoples Choice. Click HERE to cast your vote, Leyna's artwork is #24.
Library News
Mrs Northey would like to send a big thank you to the Nichols and Buttsworth families for their generous donation to the library.
Scholastic Book Club
Book Club brochures went home this week. If you wish to place an order, these need to be completed ONLINE or returned to school by Monday 2 August.
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| TUESDAY | Shelley James-Dumas |
| WEDNESDAY | Victoria Tremain-Hill and Barbara McGregor |
| THURSDAY | HELP PLEASE |
| FRIDAY | Robyn Hunt, Stephen Wyllie and Ros Caldwell |
Dear Families,
We hope you are all doing ok during the lockdown. Know the school community is here to support in any way possible.
Stay safe and we hope to be back at school very soon.
Leasa Harris and Erin Elliott
0409 467 898
Don't forget to keep an eye out on our Facebook page
St Agnes’ Gift Store - Confirmation Gifts
The St Agnes’ Uniform store, located next to St Agnes’ Primary School in Boronia Street is fully stocked with Confirmation gifts. The opening hours are Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 5:00pm and Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm. If you would like to contact them please phone 6584 1076.
