2023 School Fees

Information regarding 2023 school fees will be sent home to families early in December. Families are asked to complete and return their preferred payment option before the end of the 2022 school year. If families believe they are eligible for concessional school fees for 2023, please contact Laura in the school office office@scmoorabin.catholic.edu.au or 9555 7200

Athletics Day- Friday 25 November

Families are invited to  our school Athletics Day on Friday 25 November from 9:00-11:00 a.m at Moorabbin Athletics Track, Bricker Reserve, Rowans Rd. There will be a coffee van at the track for adults to purchase coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Families are reminded to not come onto the track and to remain behind the fence area.

Our parents and friend have organised a sausage sizzle lunch for students on this day, back at school.

Many thanks to Angelina, Carlo, Peter and Sanya for volunteering  to cook and serve sausages and icypoles.

Book Fair/Art Display

Parents and families are welcome to pop into the book fair in our learning hub/library this week. You may like to take a few moments to look around the learning hub/library at some of the art work students have been working on this term.

Instrumental Music Performance

On Monday and Wednesday our instrumental music students will perform for families and friends in our school hall. Families have been notified of when their child’s performance will take place.

We thank Srebrenka, Rachel, Debbie and Monica our instrumental music teachers who have worked throughout the year with students.

Church Roof Repairs

The church will not be available from 28 November to 17 December, due to roof repairs. A number of car parks in the church car park will also not be available. See image below

Thank You

Thank you to our P & F who organised for Wilson Outlet to donate some basketballs to our school. The students were very excited to receive some extra sporting equipment for their class to use at recess and lunchtime.

Year 6 Graduation Celebrations

In the next few weeks we have a number of special graduation events planned for our year 6 students.

It has long been a St Catherine’s tradition for the whole school to wish our year 6 students farewell with a guard of honour. The guard of honour will take place on Thursday 15 December at the end of the school day on the asphalt. Families are welcome to join us for this event.

Other events that will take place for the year 6 students are Big Day Out at Luna Park on Friday 9 December, Big Day In, where students have special activities and a lunch at school and Graduation Liturgy and year 6 Family Picnic  all on Thursday 15 December.

Thanks to P & F for supporting the year 6 students by providing and serving dinner for year 6 students after the graduation liturgy. 

**LAST DAY OF TERM FOR STUDENTS

MONDAY 19 DECEMBER AT 2:30pm

Congratulations to the following students who achieved their shiroi obi (white belt) for their Hiragana Karate Reading and Writing Challenge. 

• Eve (3/4JB)
• Joshua (3/4JB)
• Liana (3/4JB)
• Mason (3/4JB)
• Medina (3/4JB)
• Ella (3/4MR)
• Lily (3/4MR)
• Lily Mae (3/4MR)
• Zoe (3/4MR)
• Albie (5/6AT)
• Ben (5/6AT)
• Miki (5/6AT)
• Paige (5/6AT)
• Sabine (5/6AT)

These students are able to read and write the first 10 characters.

This term we have been very busy in Maths. We have made subtraction monsters showing how to count back to find the answer to the sums. In our lessons about 3D shapes we have created 3D robots using transparent shapes and made cubes using playdough and match sticks. We have also been learning to tell the time. Our favourite lesson was when we made our human clock.

In Grade 1 we have been doing a lot of great learning focusing on the Measurement and Geometry mathematics strand. Students have been learning about the difference between 2D shapes and 3D objects. We have also been learning how to describe 3D objects focusing on using everyday words such as 'corners', 'edges' and 'faces'. We have also made our own 3D shapes by cutting out and assembling nets. 

In year 2 we have been learning to solve multiplication problems using equal groups, repeated addition and arrays. The students have enjoyed testing their knowledge and skills by solving challenging worded problems

PATTERNS AND ALGEBRA

Year 3/4s have been investigating patterns and algebra for the past week.  This maths concept supports thinking, reasoning and working mathematically as students have to extend their thinking beyond what they see to generalise about situations involving unknowns. It is always a favourite amongst the students as they get to make predictions, recognise logical connections, unlock the unknown and analyse a situation.

I enjoy patterns and algebra as a maths unit because I like figuring out patterns. It is fun to look at numbers and try to work out - using maths of course - what the next one could be, the 50th one, the 108th one. This is a quick look at what algebra will be all about - Gus W, Year 4

The escape room was really messing with my mind - but in a good way.  We had to use all the maths we know - division, multiplication, addition and subtraction. Trying to find the patterns and then the codes was a real challenge - but a good one! - Daraius M, Year 4

I really enjoyed doing the scavenger hunt activity. It made it fun to look for the equations to balance and work with friends - Harry T, Year 3

I really liked solving the equations with the games we play online - Leila F, Year 3

I think doing Escape Rooms is a really fun way to learn maths! - Medina L, Year 3

Fast Fritters Review

For our last OzHarvest Recipe, we made vegetarian fritters! We decided to give some tips and tricks to help you make your own fritters!

All you need is:

• An Egg
• ¾ cups of self raising flour
• ½ of low fat milk
• ½ a cup of frozen peas, or/and corn
• ½ a cup of low fat tasty cheese, grated
• 2 spring onions
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• Pinch of salt and pepper

Optional

• Potato, grated
• Fresh Oregano or Parsley

Got leftover food in the fridge and pantry? Fry some fritters to use them up!

This recipe is so sustainable, you can make it in your sleep!

It's simple and Delicious for Everyone!

By Jackson, 5/6 AT

Food wasting tips

Can’t finish your food or have leftovers? Well lucky for you, here are some tips and tricks to save food and fill up empty stomachs.

If you buy too much food for a week then this is for you.

1. Make a weekly meal plan

Decide in advance what meals you want to make for lunch and dinner for the whole week. When you have a plan, you are less likely to spend money on things you don’t need, and food that could end up not being used and going to waste.

If you have lots of good food stuffed away then this will help you a ton.

2. Make meals from scratch

Look to make your own meals from scratch rather than buying any pre-prepared meals. The less processed the food you buy, the healthier it is for you and your family, and it usually costs less. So making your own meals from scratch can save your wallet and your health.

If you forget last minute shopping items or buy food products then here is a tip for you!

3. Make a shopping list and stick to it!

Once you’ve made your meal plan for the week, write down only the things you need to make those meals. This can help stop you from buying any unnecessary extras. Impulse shopping doesn’t help you or your wallet.

By Veronika, 5/6 AT

Scholastic Book Fair Is Back For The Last Time This Year