Library News

I would like to thank all the families who have generously donated books to the library over the past few weeks. We are very appreciative. Thank you!

We are excited to inform you that our school is still utilising Sora, a digital reading platform that offers our students easy access to a wide selection of eBooks and audiobooks. Sora supports various learning needs with customisable features and helps students stay engaged with their reading. You can help your child get started by downloading the Sora app on their device or visiting the Sora website. Simply log in with your child’s school credentials, and they’ll be able to explore and borrow books right away. If you need any assistance, please feel free to reach out to the school library for support.

Community News

Positive Behaviour Support

This week we continue with our focus on being respectful in our relationships at school. The purpose of this lesson is to follow up on what we learnt in the Bullying No Way Week of Action and how we can continue to prevent Bullying. We have an important role to play each day in helping our friends feel accepted, respected and a sense of belonging. 

Family Resources: 

Connection and belonging - Emerging Minds

Belonging matters: 5 tips to strengthen your child's sense of belonging

St Agnes' Primary School Community Forum

Congratulations to students and thank you to all the dedicated staff involved in last night's Creative Arts Spectacular. It was a joy to watch how much fun children were having as they shone on the stage or in behind the scenes roles. Thank you from all the parents for a fantastic night!

Social Sundays - Last Sunday Year 6 enjoyed their Social Sunday at Springloaded. This was the last of the 7 Social Sunday grade events. 339 students and their parents attended across the 7 events with $1,665.93 raised. This money will be put towards the Colour Run Family Event on Thursday 24 October.

August Meeting Minutes - Please click on the link below to view the minutes of the August SCF meeting. 

School Disco - Thursday 12 September (5:15pm-7:00pm). See flyer below. Don't forget to visit the Flexischools app to order your pizza dinner.

To get in touch, please contact pandfstagnes@gmail.com

'Spring Fling' Parents Night - Friday 20 September - Parents and Carers, get the babysitters organised and book your tickets to the 'Spring Fling' at Hello Sailor, Port Marina. See flyer below. BOOK NOW via: https://shorturl.at/HiIQN

Canteen News

Parish News

From the Leaders

Today we pause to give thanks for the fathers in our lives. For those who are biological fathers, adoptive fathers, uncles and mentors… Happy Father’s Day!

May God bless them all.

Creative Arts Spectacular

The Creative Arts Spectacular night, known as Aggies in Wonderland, was a vibrant showcase of student talent across dance, drama, music and visual and media arts. The students captivated the audience with their unique adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, seamlessly blending dance and music into the scenes. Special thanks go to Mrs Post and her enrichment students for their creative 'par-tea' teapots, inspired by words ending in 'ty'. The choir, under the direction of Mrs Stewart and Mrs Todd, added a musical layer to the evening, while Mrs Walker and Miss Boller crafted a script that allowed many students to participate, either as voice-over artists or costumed actors.

Dance scenes were choreographed by Mrs Todd, Mrs Stewart, Mrs Healey, Mrs Thurlow and Mrs McEntyre, and the Enrichment poetry group was prepared by Mrs Walker and Mrs McAnally. The Band and Guitar Groups, led by Amanda O’Brien and Benny Hardman, added to the musical richness of the night. A special thank you goes to Tim and Steph from Got Ya Back Productions for their invaluable guidance, assistance, and provision of equipment. Mrs Thurlow and the Shine group, along with Mrs Hugo and Mrs Crutcher's First Nations students were instrumental in delivering the Welcome and Welcome to Country.

Jackson Walsh from the Glasshouse worked closely with students on lighting, sound, and backstage operations, ensuring the production ran smoothly. Ryan Hazell from Rollin Production Services was also instrumental in his audio, lighting and stage support. Gratitude is extended to Panthers Club for hosting the event, accommodating a sold-out audience of over 550 attendees, to La Vive Classique for some of the costumes, and to JB Surf Videos for filming the event. Riley Bate and family kindly lent sets and props, enhancing the visual appeal of the production. Thank you to our Parent Forum for assisting us in securing Panthers as part of a community grant.

A heartfelt thank you goes to the Creative Arts Spectacular committee—Mrs Todd, Mrs Stewart, Mrs Healey, Mrs Thurlow, Mrs Gerathy, Mrs Krisitie Walker, Miss Boller, Mrs McEntyre, Mrs Mel Walker, Mrs McAnally and Mrs Post—for their months of dedication and preparation. Lastly, a huge thank you to the staff and students of St Agnes' Primary School for their time, effort, and enthusiasm, both on the night and in the lead-up to making this spectacular event a success.

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Creative Arts Spectacular Rehersals

The children were all very excited to make their way to Panthers for the two days of rehearsals this week on Wednesday and Thursday. We were so impressed with the behaviour of all of the children involved and we had several adults make comments about the way they used their manners and followed all instructions. We have included a range of photos for you to see the fun that was had by all groups involved.

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Spectacular Art Display

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Acknowledging Father Figures

We were blessed with beautiful weather for our special breakfast this morning. We had over 750 people join us this morning - a very big increase on previous years. We purchased an additional 100 sausages on last year (Total 750) for this year and unfortunately we ran short right at the end of the morning. Our apologies to families that may have missed out. The hot chocolate that was available in the Canteen was also a big success.    

Photos that I (Mrs Yarnold) took are captured below and we look forward to seeing the extra photos in the newsletter next week. Thank you to the many families that were able to stay for our special celebration in the hall. We hope you all have a lovely time celebrating as families together on Sunday.  

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Thank you to our amazing volunteers who helped out in the canteen this morning.

Principal Conference

It was great to have the opportunity to gather together for the Diocese of Lismore Education Leaders Gathering in Coffs Harbour. We spent the last few days learning about and planning for new initiatives and sharing the work of Principal's with each other. This is a wonderful time for networking and collegiality with Principal's of all 45 schools gathering together with system staff.

School Is Closed

A reminder that the school will be closed on Monday 2 September as we are having our Staff Spirituality Day. There will be no childminding available as all staff are off site.

Year 2 Liturgy

Year 2 families are invited to attend Liturgy at Christ the King Chapel on  Thursday 5 September at 10:15am.

Canteen Orders - We hit a record

A massive thank you to all of the helpers that supported our Canteen today. We had a record number of orders - 204! We are always so grateful for the people that offer assistance to the Canteen. Without their support, we would not be able to support our families in this way. 

Raffle tickets for the Nintendo Switch, Port Macquarie Monopoly game and the Mickey Mouse jigsaw puzzle are available for 50 cents each outside of the front office at Lunch One each day. All proceeds will be donated to Sr Marjorie’s Soup Kitchen at ‘Our Place.’

Breaking Point with Dr Justin Coulson

The Council of Catholic School Parents is hosting a FREE parenting webinar with parenting speaker and author, Justin Coulson. This webinar will unpack:

• The root causes behind the deteriorating state of mental health, and who (or what) is responsible.
• The tools you need to reverse this trend for your children.
• Realistic approaches for managing screen time in a way that protects your child's wellbeing.
• Creating margin in your home and family life to protect and promote mental wellness.

Sports News

NSW Touch Football Gala Day

Next Thursday is the NSW Touch Football Gala Day at Tuffins Lane. Registration has now closed on Compass, and teams are being finalised for the 200 students attending. The event is a non-competitive day of touch football focused on inclusion. Many of the students will be playing touch football for the first time, and they'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced players and high school referees. We encourage families to join us at Tuffins Lane to support our players.

While a canteen will be available for students to purchase food and drinks, we recommend that they bring a packed lunch and plenty of water. Hats are mandatory for all students, and we suggest bringing a cap or visor-style hat that can be worn on the field. We ask that all participating students arrive at school by 8:15am, as we plan to depart at 8:30am.

Year 6 Hasting Zone Gala Day

Each year, all Year 6 students from the Hasting Zone attend a soccer and netball gala day at Laurieton. The event serves as a mixer for Year 6 students and is a chance to meet students from other schools who may be attending the same high school in 2025. The Paul Wilson Cup (Soccer) and the Lismore Diocese Netball Challenge are part of the day, with the winning schools progressing to the Diocesan finals in Grafton on Wednesday 25 September.

A notice for the gala day will be sent out to Year 6 students via Compass next week. Travel to the venue is by bus, and a canteen will be available during the day. We hope our Year 6 students enjoy a great day of sport with their peers and wish the competitive netball and soccer teams all the best. 

NSW Netball Gala Day

Thursday 11 September, is the NSW Netball Gala Day for Years 3 and 4. We recently received an update from Netball NSW confirming that the event will only feature non-competitive leagues. Over the past four weeks, students had the opportunity to register, and all who signed up will attend the gala day. This event offers experienced netball players a chance to showcase their skills while also allowing others to enjoy the fun of playing netball. Five teams from Year 4 and three from Year 3 will participate in the carnival.

Each student has been assigned to a team on the PlayHQ website. Parents should have received a notification via Compass, which includes a link to register their child for the selected team. Please follow the registration instructions on the PlayHQ website. If you need any assistance, please contact Renee Shaw in the office.

Students should wear their regular school uniform and sports shoes on the day. They should also bring a hat, sunscreen, and water bottles. While there will be a canteen available, we recommend packing a healthy lunch.

Parents and families are welcome to attend and support the children on the day. If anyone is available to assist with umpiring some games please email Drew Wilson at andrew.wilson@lism.catholic.edu.au

We ask that all participating students arrive at school by 8:15am, as we plan to depart at 8:30am.

Jagga Smith NSW PSSA Championships

Jagga Smith has been playing at the NSW PSSA Soccer Championships all this week. Over the four day carnival, Jagga has represented the Polding team, playing against the best up-and-coming players from Catholic and non-Catholic teams from NSW. We will catch up with Jagga next week and find out more about her experience. Well Done Jagga and congratulations.

Future Dates

Term 3

• Thursday 5 Spetmeber: NSW Touch Football Gala Day (Years 3-6) - Tuffins Lane
• Wednesday 11 September: Netball NSW Schools Cup (Years 3 & 4) - Port Macquarie
• Thursday 12 September: Paul Wilson Cup & Lismore Diocese Netball Challenge - Laurieton (All Year 6)
• Friday 13 September: Polding Athletics - Newcastle
• Wednesday 25 September: Paul Wilson Cup & Lismore Diocese Netball Challenge Finals - Grafton
• Monday 28 October: Summer Sports Trials (Years 4 & 5 Basketball and Tennis)
• Monday 4 November: Summer Sports Trials (Years 4 & 5 Cricket & Touch Football)

Calendar

Students Awards

Congratulations to the following students who have reached 400 Dojos:

Noah E

Congratulations to the following students who have reached 300 Dojos:

Annabelle S, Ariah A, Beau L, Emmett Y, Evie E, Georgia W, Jaxson F, Mike R, Paityn P, Seamus M, Sharni D, Sienna R and Sophie W

Congratulations to the following students who have reached 200 Dojos:

Annabelle H, Ara J, Ashton S, Aylah H, Beau J, Carolina H, Casey C, Chase O, Clayton U, Damien B, Dhyana M, Ella R, Faraday W, Grace L, Grayson B, Harley R, Jada U, Jai C, Jaspian A, Jayden Joseph J, Jett L, Kallan F, Keyana W, Kitt Q, Kobi W, Lachlan H, Logan S, Louis S, Marcella J, Marcus G, Marley L, Maxwell S, Mila S, Oscar H, Owen N, Patrick A, Patrick P, Rachel H, Ryley W, Ryuta F, Shayla D, Sienna T, Skyler B, Stella D, Tyler C and Vivienne L

Congratulations to the following students who have reached 100 Dojos:

Aaron V, Benjamin O, Braxton H, Cruze M, Darling L, Davina I, Flynn W, Jayden C, Mars A, Neosha K, Oliver W, Poppy T and Sandeep M

Addison H, Alyssa D, Amelia W, Angus S, Annabelle S, Ara J, Ava W, Bonnie C, Brayden W, Cade S, Chelsea O, Chloe L, Eli M, Felix J, Georgia B, Grace L, Grace M, Harley R, Isaac R, Jake G, Jarred P, Jax E, Jayden Joseph J, Jho'Arryn C, Korbin C, Lachlan D, Lachlan H, Lachlan L, Lawson M, Levi S, Lorcan B, Lucas V, Marley L, Mia B, Mia C, Molly B, Nicholas B, Olive G, Olivia C, Paityn P, Shayla D, Sophie J, Tabitha B and Van M

Library News

We are excited to inform you that our school is still utilising Sora, a digital reading platform that offers our students easy access to a wide selection of eBooks and audiobooks. Sora supports various learning needs with customisable features and helps students stay engaged with their reading. You can help your child get started by downloading the Sora app on their device or visiting the Sora website. Simply log in with your child’s school credentials, and they’ll be able to explore and borrow books right away. If you need any assistance, please feel free to reach out to the school library for support.

Community News

Positive Behaviour Support

This week’s focus is about being respectful in my relationships at school. The purpose of this lesson is to follow up on what we learnt in the Bullying No Way Week of Action and how we can continue to prevent Bullying.  We have an important role to play each day in helping our friends feel accepted, respected and a sense of belonging. 

St Agnes' Primary School Community Forum

Save the date - SCHOOL DISCO - Thursday 12 September (5:15pm to 7:00pm). Details coming soon!

To get in touch, please contact pandfstagnes@gmail.com

'Spring Fling' Parents Night - Friday 20 September - Parents and Carers, get the babysitters organised and book your tickets to the 'Spring Fling' at Hello Sailor, Port Marina. See flyer below. BOOK NOW via: https://shorturl.at/HiIQN

Canteen News

Parish News

From the Leaders

"Let us Pray, Father, may this Mass celebration today, help all people who work for justice continue your good works in caring for the sick, the lonely and the homeless. We ask this through Christ the Lord. Amen"

St Agnes' School Celebrates Social Justice

This year our whole school Mission goal is to increase our understanding of social justice. We have been learning more about how we can enact this in our homes, our school, our local community and in the world. Today we celebrated the support we have been able to offer to Caritas, Sr Marjorie's Soup Kitchen, Our Place and St Vincent de Paul. We also asked for God's continued guidance in encouraging us to look for new ways to reach out in acts of service for others in need.

Excursion/Incursion Feedback

Thank you to the many families that took the time to contribute to our feedback regarding the future planning of Excursions/Incursions through either the Google Form or attendance at this week's Parent Community Forum Meeting. Here is a copy of all feedback that was offered. This will now be shared with the leadership team to help inform our future opportunities. Additional consultation and feedback is also being offered to the student group and staff. We look forward to updating you again into the future. 

Creative Arts Spectacular

The excitement is building for our ‘Aggies in Wonderland’ Creative Arts Spectacular.

Our drama students have been hard at work, pouring their hearts into rehearsals for our upcoming Creative Arts Spectacular. This event promises to be a showcase of our students' talent, dedication, and creativity as they share our ‘Aggies in Wonderland’ production with our school community.

Last week our aspiring performers had a chance to continue to polish their performances with the support of Tim Maddren from Got Ya Back Productions, and our wonderful teachers Miss Boller, Mrs Walker and Mrs Todd.

The atmosphere in the rehearsals has been electric, with students fully immersed in their roles. Whether it's perfecting their lines, mastering stage movements, or collaborating with each other, the energy and passion of our students is truly inspiring.

We look forward to sharing our production with the community on Thursday 29 August at Panthers Port Macquarie. Tickets are still available for sale if you haven’t yet purchased yours!

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Creative Arts Spectacular Tickets

Tickets are on sale for families to purchase for our Creative Arts Spectacular - 'Aggies in Wonderland'. If your child/children are performing on the night, a ticket does not need to be purchased for them.

Please click on the link below to purchase tickets:

https://compasstix.com/e/gd7yh2qgog

Father's Day Celebrations

All father's and father figures are invited to join us for a sausage sizzle on Friday 30 August from 7:30am. We will have games and activities on the oval and a coffee van too.

Brewing Imagination: A Showcase of Sculpted Teapots

Over the last week a number of our senior students have engaged in a process of creativity to bring their imaginative ideas to life in the artform of sculpture. The students used word play to inspire their works sculpted teapots.

We are incredibly proud of the creativity and enthusiasm that the students brought to this workshop. The final teapot sculptures are a testament to their willingness to explore new artistic horizons.

We are excited to share the sculpted teapots at our Creative Arts Spectacular!

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Raffle tickets for the Nintendo Switch, Port Macquarie Monopoly game and the Mickey Mouse jigsaw puzzle are available for 50 cents each outside of the front office at Lunch One each day. All proceeds will be donated to Sr Marjorie’s Soup Kitchen at ‘Our Place.’

Breaking Point with Dr Justin Coulson

The Council of Catholic School Parents is hosting a FREE parenting webinar with parenting speaker and author, Justin Coulson. This webinar will unpack:

• The root causes behind the deteriorating state of mental health, and who (or what) is responsible.
• The tools you need to reverse this trend for your children.
• Realistic approaches for managing screen time in a way that protects your child's wellbeing.
• Creating margin in your home and family life to protect and promote mental wellness.

Sports News

Diocesan Athletics - Coffs Harbour

On Wednesday, fifteen students travelled to Coffs Harbour to participate in the Lismore Diocese Athletics Carnival. We had representatives from Year 2 to Year 6 competing in nearly every track and field event. These athletes advanced through school and zone selections to reach this level, where they competed against other Catholic school students from Laurieton to Tweed Heads. Congratulations to our athletes for reaching this stage, and a huge thank you to the families who supported them by ensuring they were prepared and helping them get to the venues.

Well done to the following students for their results

Chelsea Orme: 5th place - 8yrs girls 100m
Pippa Taylor:  6th Place - 9 yrs 100m
Stella Donohue: 8th place - 11yrs 100m and 8th place - 11yrs  200m
Jagga Smith: 3rd place - 12yrs 100m and 3rd place Long Jump
Elloise Gleeson: 7th place - 12 yrs 100m
Harley Cadden:  4th place - 12yrs 100m and 200m
Henry Fryer: 10th place - 12yrs 800m
Charlie Haddon: 7th place - 11yrs High jump
Oliver Wainwright: 11th place - 11yrs Long jump
Emelia Adams: 12th place - 11yrs Long jump
Laylah Walsh: 12th place - Snr Long jump
Georgia Watson: 9th place - 11yrs Shot put
Asha Walker: 7th place - Jnr Discus
Sophia Fox: 4th place - 11yrs Discus
Senior Girls 4x100m Relay: 4th place (Zoe O’Brien, Stella Donohue, Laylah Walsh, Jagga Smith) 

With her result in the 100m and long jump events Jagga Smith qualified for the Polding Carnival but is unable to attend because of our sporting commitments. Well done Jagga. 

Jagga Smith NSW PSSA Championships - Soccer

Best of luck to Jagga Smith in Year 6, who will travel to Tamworth next week to compete in the NSWPSSA Soccer Championships. Last term, Jagga was selected for the Girls Polding Soccer Team after progressing through four levels of selection. She will now face some of the best up-and-coming soccer players from both Catholic and non-Catholic schools.

This is an outstanding achievement and an incredible opportunity for Jagga, and we wish her all the best.

Future Dates

Term 3

• Tuesday 23 - Friday 26 August: NSW PSSA Soccer - Tamworth
• Thursday 5 Spetmeber: NSW Touch Football Gala Day (Years 3-6) - Tuffins Lane
• Wednesday 11 September: Netball NSW Schools Cup (Years 3 & 4) - Port Macquarie
• Thursday 12 September: Paul Wilson Cup & Lismore Diocese Netball Challenge - Laurieton (All Year 6)
• Friday 13 September: Polding Athletics - Newcastle
• Wednesday 25 September: Paul Wilson Cup & Lismore Diocese Netball Challenge Finals - Grafton
• Monday 28 October: Summer Sports Trials (Years 4 & 5 Basketball and Tennis)
• Monday 4 Novemeber: Summer Sports Trials (Years 4 & 5 Cricket & Touch Football)

Calendar

Community News