School Fees

Thank you to all the families who have paid their school fees by due dates or pre-arranged payment plans.  We very much appreciate this as it gives the school good cashflow to be able to purchase resources for the children, this year.

I have contacted those families who have not paid their outstanding balances in the past few days. I did manage to speak to some families, others I have emailed.  All families with outstanding fees have been emailed with another copy of their fee statement for payment as soon as possible or call me directly on Ph 92417506 if there is any issue.  Paying school fees is important to enable the school to purchase resources for children.

Thank you for your support for the school.

Sue Haynes
Finance Officer

 

St Vincent De Paul Christmas Hamper Appeal

Sincere and heartfelt thanks for your tremendous support of the Christmas hamper appeal.  Christmas for many families has now been made so much brighter because of the kindness and care shown by our school community. 

Many blessings to you and your family for a safe, happy and holy Christmas. 

Maria Beaney 
St Vincent de Paul Society 

 

Scholastic News

A big thankyou to everyone for their support during 2020 by purchasing Scholastic books and products – it is a wonderful opportunity to encourage our children to read a great range of books 

As well as this, with every dollar that our families spend on books, MMCCPS earns points that are then used to purchase and update resources for our Library and English Learning Area. Despite the year that 2020 proved to be, we were able to support these areas with some great purchases.

I look forward to continuing as your Scholastic co-ordinator in 2021 and would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

 

Library  News

I wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas.  Summer is a great time to do some fun reading which can be done inside and outside.

 

Congratulations

Hemi Mason has been selected as the youngest Level 1 Touch Rugby referee in Westeren Australia, we are very proud of you Hemi congratulations!

 

Make Caring Common 

I suspect most parents rank a sense of caring for others as a high priority. Few parents want to raise a mean-spirited, self-centred child with little empathy or care for the welfare of others. But looking out for others doesn’t come easily to all children, particularly when families are small and child-centric.  Here are some pointers from Michael Grose:

Put caring into words Families have their own proprietary language. That is, they develop meaningful words and phrases that reflect their values and activities. In my family, the term ‘non-negotiable’ has specific meaning, referencing a ritual such as mealtime that everyone is expected to attend. Its ‘non-negotiable’ nature reinforces our core value of family connectedness. Similarly, regular use of caring language such as encouragement, words of kindness and phrases of appreciation can become an integral part of your family’s vernacular. 

Making kindness normal Kindness is caring in action. It’s impossible to be kind to another person and be selfish at the same time. A smile, a small gift, an offer of assistance are simple acts of kindness that display caring and connection to others. You can promote kindness in your child through encouragement, modelling and recognition.

Practise concern for others Three-year-old Grace fell heavily from a table, giving herself a shock. Five-year-old Ruby immediately reached for her sister, hugging her until she calmed down. Ruby’s immediate concern was for her sister’s wellbeing, which was acknowledged by her grateful parents.

Help at home, without being paid Children in families that place a high value on caring for others generally perform household chores without the lure of money. They do so because they’ve been taught that helping is a caring activity. “We help each other because we care for each other” is the unspoken code here. Kids who care for others think “what’s in it for we” rather than “what’s in it for me”. The latter is a self-centred approach to life.

Caring is a higher-level quality that needs nurturing

 

Uniform Shop  

Tuesday
Morning 8.00am-10.30am
Thursday
Afternoon 2.30pm-4pm  

EFTPOS Available

Alternatively, if you are unable to attend during these times:-

You can download the form from our website place your order and email back to Julie mmccps@uc.nellgray.com.au or you can email to admin@mmccps.wa.edu.au with your credit card details.

If any of the items need to be exchanged, please contact Julie first and return to the school office please do not remove any of the tags or packaging.

Julie
Uniform Shop Manager

 

 We are delighted to announce that Mary Mackillop CCPS will be relocating the Uniform Shop for the month of January 2021 to our conveniently located store, Uniform Concepts, 832 Beaufort St, Inglewood.

This is to enable parents to have full access to their uniform requirements, 6 days a week during the busy January period.

• Inglewood store – open from 9am Monday 4th January until 1pm Saturday 30th January (after this date uniform will not be available from the Inglewood store)
• Mary Mackillop CCPS uniform shop will reopen on the school premises at 8am, Tuesday 2nd February, whereby regular opening times will resume:

Tuesdays: 8am – 10.30am & Thursdays: 2pm – 4pm

UNIFORM CONCEPTS INGLEWOOD OPENING TIMES:

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 9am – 5pm

Thur: 9am – 6pm

Sat: 9am – 1pm

(Monday 4 January – Saturday 30 January inclusive)

A one stop shop for all your quality school uniform requirements.

Our friendly, experienced staff will make buying uniforms a breeze!

 A one stop shop for all your quality school uniform requirements.

Our friendly, experienced staff will make buying uniforms a breeze!

Tel: 08 9270 4658 Email: inglewood@uc.nellgray.com.au Website: nellgray.com.au

INGLEWOOD SUPER STORE

Back to School Announcement

We all know WA have done incredibly well during the Covid-19 pandemic and we at Uniform Concepts are very appreciative to all our customers who have adapted to the changes we have made to date within our stores. As we approach the very busy January period, and to ensure the continued safety of our customers and staff, we will be limiting the number of customers within the store to adhere to the physical distancing requirements. As such, we have introduced an appointment system for anyone who requires a fitting service and would encourage you to take advantage of this to avoid longer than normal wait times. Appointments can be made by clicking on the link: www.nellgray.com.au/appointments – bookings for January are now open.

• “I’m new to this and my child needs to try on uniform” – we strongly encourage you to make an appointment.
• “I know exactly what I want and do not need to try on or view the uniform sizes” – we encourage you to order online at www.nellgray.com.au/schools – you can opt for click and collect or we can deliver to your preferred address for just $10.
• Exchanges & Refunds – if you need to try on different sizes, please make an appointment, if you are simply swapping sizes or require a refund, visit our store.
• ‘Walk-Ins’ – Online ordering and appointments are preferred however customers can still visit our store at their discretion – wait times may vary depending on the day and time.
• Hygiene at our Stores – Hand sanitiser is provided on entry to our store for customer use and our uniform samples and fitting rooms are sprayed several times a day with a disinfectant spray.

 

To further assist with limiting customers in store, we kindly request that only one parent is present with their child during a fitting.

• Please do not enter our store if you are feeling unwell or are recovering from a recent illness
• Have travelled from interstate or overseas
• Have had close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19
• Have tested positive for COVID-19 or awaiting a test result

Uniform Concepts, 832 Beaufort St, Inglewood, WA 6152

Tel: 9270 4658 Email: inglewood@uc.nellgray.com.au

Open: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm (Thursday 6pm), Saturday 9am – 1pm

(Closed for the festive season from 1pm 19th December, reopening at 9am 4th January)

 

Second Hand Uniforms

If you would like to purchase any second hand uniforms, please contact Mrs Anita Andrews 0412 866588. The second hand uniform shop is located next to the netball courts

If you have any unwanted uniform items, please drop them into the office to be donated to our shop.

 

Canteen News

Another busy school year has ended and I would like to thank all the parents who have supported the canteen in ordering or volunteering this year.

The canteen will be open on the first day of school Monday 1st  February, and the new 2021 Canteen menu will be available on the MMCCPS website, Quickcliq canteen online and hard copies will be available at the office and at the canteen.

I hope you all have a holy and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Take care and see you all next year.

Sylvia Iggleden
Canteen Manager

 

Vacation Care from OSHCLUB

January holidays, we will be located at Helping Hands Sutherlands, Dianella. They are open from 7.00am-6.00pm. If you would like to make a booking please head to the portal and click find a service. There will be a link for service of choice and choose the designated service to enrol.

I will be heading to Sutherlands to support the children during the holidays.

If you have any queries please contact us at marymackillop@oshclub.com.au

If you have any queries please contact us at marymackillop@oshclub.com.au

 

Staff Allocations 2021

Principal		Mr Laurie Bechelli
Assistant Principals		Mrs Lisa Liebregts     &      Mrs Jacki Tucker
KINDY M W F	BLUE	Mrs Cath Maybury	Mrs Anne Carosin                                     (Mon, Wed, Fri) Mrs Tina Zdraveski                                   (Mon, Wed, Fri)
	GOLD	Mrs Paige Lanham	Mrs Grace Allen                                        (Mon, Wed, Fri) Mrs Maria Salpietro                                   (Mon, Wed, Fri)
PRE PRIM	BLUE	Mrs Melissa Magriplis     (Mon – Thurs) Mrs Lisa Liebregts                    (Friday)	Mrs Marita Gomes                                            (Mon – Fri)
	GOLD	Miss Amy Pethick	Mrs Alba Roussety                                      (Mon – Thurs) Mrs Kelly Sangiacomo                                          (Friday)
YEAR 1	BLUE	Mrs Aleshia Procopis     (Mon – Thurs) Mrs Kylie Mawson                    (Friday)	Mrs Leonie Bombardieri                               (Mon – Wed) Mrs Bev Casley                                              (Thurs – Fri)
	GOLD	Mrs Libby Dalglish          (Mon – Thurs) Mrs Krystie Clark                       (Friday)
YEAR 2	BLUE	Miss Marisa Versace
	GOLD	Miss Lauren Di Girolami
YEAR 3	BLUE	Mrs Senol Bonny
	GOLD	Miss Kylie James
YEAR 4	BLUE	Mrs Jan Nottle
	GOLD	Mrs Sonja Robertson         (Mon-Thurs) Mrs Jacki Tucker                       (Friday)
YEAR 5	BLUE	Mrs Natasha Strecker
	GOLD	Mrs Maureen Hunt
YEAR 6	BLUE	Miss Kali Koncurat
	GOLD	Miss Chloe Diedrick
	Orange	Mrs Sara Blair
St Joseph Centre		Mrs Diana Ballarotta   (Mon-Fri) Mrs Sharon Suckling  (Mon-Fri) Mrs Helen Adamos      (Wed)	Mrs Debbie Harris                                       (Mon – Friday) Mrs Angela Cox                                          (Wed – Friday) Mrs Lisa Italiano                                            (Wed, Thurs) Mrs Anna Rector                   (Mon, Tues, Thurs & Friday) Mrs Deanna Hube                                             (Mon – Fri) Ms Sharon Murfett                                           (Wed – Fri) Mrs Stella Antoine-Prosper             (Mon, Tues & Friday)
Support		Allison Glennister-Bielby (Mon – Thurs)	Mrs Kelly Sangiacomo                                (Mon – Thurs) Mrs Maria Beaney                                         (Tue – Thur) Mrs Julie Cockman                           (Tues, Wed & Thurs) Mrs Anne Carosin                                      (Tues & Thurs) Mrs Jodie Smith                                           (Tues -Thurs) Mrs Karen Morich                                           (Mon-Thurs)
Science		Mrs Barbara Stojkovski   (Mon & Tues) Mrs Helen Jerkovich              (Wed-Fri)
Art		Mr Owen Miller                        (Wed-Fri)
Library		Mrs Marie Gray                     (Mon-Wed)
Physical Education		Mr Laurie Power                   (Mon-Wed)
Performing Arts		Miss Vanessa Hince            (Mon-Wed)
Information Technology		Mr Steve Duncan              (Mon pm, Tues am, Wed pm, Thurs am, Fri pm)
School Counsellor Chaplaincy		Mrs Lisa Mueller               (Tues, Thurs, Fri) Fr John Jegorow               Fr Mark Rucci        Sr Maddy Pham          (Tue & Fri)
Finance Manager		Mrs Sue Haynes
Admin Officers		Mrs Barbara Burton         (Mon-Thurs)          & Mrs Jane Coniglio     (Mon, Wed, Fri)
School Maintenance		Mr Frank Campione         (Mon, Tues, Fri)     & Mr James Sandon
Canteen (Mon/Wed/Fri)		Mrs Sylvia Campbell        (Mon & Fri)     & Mrs Kath Kilgallon     (Mon, Wed, Fri)
Health and Safety Officer		Mr Frank Campione
Harassment Officers		Mr Laurie Power
Cleaners		Mrs Yaryna Biletska

 

Community News

Mary Mackillop Netball club is looking for a Year two, three and five Netball team for 2021 Season.

Matches commence on the 30th April and are played on Friday afternoons at Kingsway Sporting Complex in Madeley at 5:15 pm for year 2 and 3 teams and Saturday at 8.30am for year 5 (please note that this time may be subject to change depending on numbers)

Training days held once a week at Mary Mackillop.

If your child is interested in playing netball for 2021 season or you may be interested in coaching, please send us an email and we will provide you with further information and a registration link.

We Look forward to hearing from you.

Registration day Will be held term 1

• Day TBA – 2:30-3:30pm
• Mary Mackillop undercover area

For registration details please contact
marymackillopnetballclub@gmail.com
Donna : 0427440261

Kidsport Approved: Children are eligible for kidsport if they have a health care or pension concession card. Applications need to be sent to your local council. Application can be found at: http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/funding/indiviuals/kidsport/apply-for-kidsport.

 

Vacswim

Enrolments are now open for VacSwim swimming lessons during the summer school holidays.

VacSwim in January offers fun lessons at beach or pool locations during the long break. Not only are they a great school holiday activity, they teach valuable safety skills to help keep your child safe in the water.

Your children can start as young as five years old.

Don’t wait! Enrol your children in VacSwim now at education.wa.edu.au/vacswim

 

Parish News

Wishing all our families, parents and staff every blessing for Christmas and the New Year.  Jesus comes to bring delight and joy to our hearts.  Especially when the going is tough. May it be so for you. See you at the Altar or the Crib in Church.

Fr John and Fr Mark

 

Mass Times

Our 6pm Mass on Thursday December 24 will be in the school hall and oval.  Please bring our little people dressed as Mary, Joseph, Innkeeper, Shepherds, Angels and Kings.

Other Masses  Dec 24 – 8pm, Midnight – Dec 25 – 8am and 9.30am.