20 July 2017

Dear Parents,

Would you like to hear some consoling words? “There is no such thing as the ‘Perfect Parent’!” Thank heavens for that! The reason for this bold statement is that being a parent is one of humankind’s most difficult tasks. Of course, there are many pleasures and rewards but parenting can be demanding, challenging, exhausting - and there’s no time off. What makes it challenging and demanding is that every day we act as a model for our children. Every day they are watching and learning from us; they learn from our actions and conversations, they absorb our attitudes and copy our expressions. They are doing this mostly without us being aware that it is taking place.

Our family is the first school for our children and we parents are powerful models. What we say and do, is recorded by our children and possibly used as evidence against us, if we are seen to be inconsistent in our expectations of them, yet fail to have an equal expectation of ourselves. Because we are the main caregivers, we provide the major influence on our children’s lives. We constantly demand respect from our children but it is not something that we should take for granted. Like most things of real value, respect has to be earned. The best way for us to earn respect is to give respect. Our children, want to see us express real feelings in a healthy way, they want to see us handle anger in an appropriate way, they like to see us making healthy choices about our lifestyle, they like to hear us speaking positively about other people, they like to observe us showing respect when it comes to alcohol, prescription drugs and gambling. They like to witness positive reinforcements as to how they would like their life to be. The Chinese have a saying that, “A young branch takes all the bends you can give it”. There is no doubt that our children will, in their adult life, be most appreciative of our parenting, if they bear no mental scars or character distortions because of our good intentions as their nurturing parents. It is not easy to be a model for another human being but it is a big part of every parent’s role. There is a saying that, “Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been”. Hopefully that will be the explanation for our wrinkles as our turn of role model gives way to our children making their own grown-up choices and, perhaps, taking upon themselves the mantle of role model. Wishing you every blessing for the coming week, Geraldine Rostirolla (Principal)

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION POSITIVE OUTLOOK – A REFLECTION

A little girl walked to and from school each day. One

morning the sky was cloudy and it looked like it would

rain. As the day progressed the weather worsened.

The winds whipped up and thunder and lightning

followed. The mother of the little girl, concerned for

the safety of her child and worried that she would be

frightened as she walked home from school, decided

to collect her. She quickly got into her car and drove

towards the school. When she was about half way

there, she saw her daughter walking along and was

surprised to see her stop, look up and smile as the

lightning flashed.

“Why were you stopping and smiling as you walked

along,” the mother asked her daughter when she was

safely clipped up in the car.

“I had to stop and smile because God was taking

photos of me,” she answered.

(Unknown)

PEER SUPPORT Tomorrow our Year Six students will lead the final

lesson of the 2017 Peer Support Program. They are

congratulated on their leadership and on the positive

and enthusiastic way in which they have shared the

Making Jesus Real messages with their groups. A

big thank you to Mrs Belinda Battaia, Mrs Karla

Falzon and Mrs Kate Rackham who have prepared

the students to lead the activities each week.

Everyone has had fun and learnt something new.

CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK

Catholic Education Week will be

celebrated across Queensland

from 23 July – 29 July this year.

This annual event is held to promote the special ethos

of Catholic schools and to highlight the great things

that take place in Catholic schools every day.

The theme for this year’s celebrations is ‘Sharing the Journey.’

Catholic Education strives to make a difference in the

wider community by challenging young people to live

out the message of Jesus and to reach their full

potential as compassionate, contributing, life-giving

members of society.

Catholic Education Week will be celebrated with the

following activities:

GRANDPARENT’S LITURGY

We will be thanking God for the gift of Grandparents

at a special liturgy in the Marist Centre on Wednesday

26 July at 9:45am. A morning tea will be served on

conclusion of this celebration. All grandparents are

then encouraged to visit classrooms and to share

stories of their school days. Please RSVP by Friday

21 July.

PICNIC LUNCH

On Friday 28 July all members of our Emmanuel

Family are invited to bring along a picnic lunch to

share with their children. Lunch will start at 12:30pm.

It is always a lovely way to end the week and we look

forward to as many parents as possible joining in this

celebration.

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM Students participating in the Sacramental Program in

the Farleigh Parish will receive their First Holy

Communion on Saturday 29 July. Please continue to

keep them in your prayers as they complete their

preparation.

DANIEL MORCOMBE CHILD SAFETY

CURRICULUM

Throughout this term, our school will be implementing

the Daniel Morcombe Child Safety Curriculum with

students in all year levels. The curriculum is based on

principles of best practice in child safety education

and centres around three key messages: Recognise,

React and Report. Through a series of lessons,

students will learn how to recognise, react and report

when they are unsafe or find themselves in situations

that can have a significant detrimental effect on their

physical, psychological or emotional wellbeing.

Recognise

The focus of lessons in all classrooms next week will

be recognise - the first key safety message of the

curriculum. Recognise is about being aware of your

environment.

Children, young people and adults can all learn to

take notice of what is happening around them to help

keep themselves safe. Everyone can use clues, such

as the things we see, hear, smell or feel to help

protect us from harm and keep ourselves safe. Clues

can be simple things that warn us about a danger,

e.g. hearing a fire alarm or seeing smoke, that prompt

us to react. We can also use clues to prepare for

potentially unsafe situations, e.g. if we are walking

alone at night, then we try to use a well-lit route and

avoid secluded lanes or parks.

When we recognise that there might be a safety

problem we can take steps to move away or reduce

the risk or develop strategies that can help keep us

safe. For instance, if you are in a busy environment

such as the shopping centre or a local event where

there are big crowds, you might consider what you

and your child could do if you became separated.

Strategies could include: going to a highly visible pre-

determined meeting spot; writing your phone number

on a card and placing it in your child’s pocket;

identifying who your child could approach if they

become lost, e.g. police, staff at a shop/booth.

It is important that the key safety messages of the

Daniel Morcombe Child Safety Curriculum:

Recognise, React and Report are reinforced, both at

school and home. I encourage you, wherever

possible, to talk with your child about safety to help

them stay safe now and in the future.

Information about the Daniel Morcombe Child Safety

Curriculum can be found at

www.education.qld.gov.au/child-safety-curriculum.

CHAPEL MASS A reminder that Fr Stephen celebrates Mass in the

Emmanuel Chapel on Thursday mornings at 8:00 am.

It is a great way to start your day. All welcome.

VIRTUE OF THE FORTNIGHT – HOPE

“There was never a night or a problem that could

defeat sunrise or hope.” (Bernard Williams)

Hope is looking to the future with trust and faith. It is

optimism in the face of adversity. With hope, we

know that we are not alone. There is always help

when we are willing to ask. There are gifts to be

gleaned from all that happens. With hope, we find the

confidence to try and try again.

“Never stop believing in hope because miracles happen every day.” (Unknown)

Mrs Noeleen Kliese

(Assistant Principal – Religious Education)

DANCE FEVER – STARTING TODAY!

The Dance Fever program has begun here at

Emmanuel for all students from Prep to Year 6 as part

of the school’s Arts curriculum. Every Thursday from

Weeks 2-9, experienced dance teachers will conduct

lessons with each year level, teaching them a variety

of dances. This will be the tenth year the program

has been offered to students at Emmanuel and the

standard of dance demonstrated by the students is

very impressive. The cost of the program is $28 per

student for the 8 week term and will be included in the

Term Three account.

EMMANUEL EISTEDDFOD CHOIR 2017 We are fast approaching the 2017 Mackay

Eisteddfod, of which Emmanuel Catholic Primary

School has been a part of for many years. Each year,

our school nominates a singing choir from each year

level from Years 1 to 6. Some year levels have also

entered a Verse Speaking Choir. The Choirs entered

are as follows:

Choral Singing

School Choir

Year Six and Under Choir (Students from Years Five and

Six)

Year Four Choir

Year Three Choir

Year Two Choir

Year One Choir

Verse Speaking

Year One

Year Three

Year Four

Year Five

The Eisteddfod Committee has strict rules regarding

the number of students who can participate in a

choir. Preparing for a performance at the Eisteddfod

requires dedication and commitment to a group

activity; it also requires the conductor and the choir to

work together to achieve the best possible

outcome. In year levels where there is both a Verse

Speaking and a Singing Choir entered, all students

will represent our school and perform together as part

of this wonderful cultural experience. At times, extra

students are needed to meet the number of voices

required in the group. This means that some children

will be asked to perform in BOTH CHOIRS across the

year level. Students are selected at the discretion of

the choir coordinators. If your child is part of a year

level entering both a Singing and a Verse Speaking

choir, and you DO NOT wish for your child to be

considered for BOTH CHOIRS, you are asked to

email your child’s teacher and inform them of this

decision no later than MONDAY 24 JULY. Thank you

for your support. We look forward to a successful

2017 Eisteddfod.

STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES – TERM THREE Year Six students recently elected class

representatives to the Student Council for Term

Three. Congratulations to the following students on

their election:

6B - Hayley Woodwell and Jett Thompson

6F - Layla Moore and Harry Copley

6R - Summer Gilroy and Conor Mezzen

GRANT ROVELLI GALA DAY Last term our under 10 Emmanuel rugby league team

won the Grant Rovelli Shield. This team will be

acknowledged on assembly next Friday 28 July. All

parents and friends are invited to attend.

CHALLENGE CUP – RUGBY LEAGUE Last week Emmanuel’s rugby league team travelled

to Yeppoon for the 2017 Challenge Cup competition.

The Carnival showcases student talent of both rugby

league and netball, from right across the Diocese. 32

schools in total took part, ensuring both a wonderful

display of talent, teamwork and sportsmanship. On

opening day, the Emmanuel rugby league team

played two games, winning both comfortably, and

stamping their authority on the competition. The boys

backed up well on Thursday, again winning all three

games and booking themselves a place in the finals.

They were challenged when they played St Patrick's

Emerald, however through tough running and dogged

defence Emmanuel prevailed. Needing to win their

first game Friday morning to make the Grand Final,

Emmanuel left no doubt in anyone’s mind that they

were a true contender. Nothing could slow the team’s

advance, winning their semi-final and clinching a spot

in the Grand Final. Tensions were high as the team

prepared for their final game and a place in

immortality. Once the referee blew the whistle,

concern went out the window as the team got down to

business. They played an almost perfect game,

attacking and defending right across the paddock.

The final score Emmanuel 22, St Joseph’s PA 6.

Each and every member of our squad deserves

congratulations on not only their efforts on the field

but also their behaviour and conduct as ambassadors

of our school. A very special thank you goes out

to Mr Dan Morton, Mrs Beardmore and Mr Lee Sign.

With all their work and assistance, Mr Dodson was

able to concentrate on team tactics and how many

sausage rolls he could eat over the three days. On

assembly next Friday 28 July the team will be

presented to the school and awards delivered. All

parents and friends are invited to attend.

Mr Luke Dodson

NETBALL GALA DAY Last term 36 girls from Year Three and up went to a

Netball Gala Day. All four teams were lucky enough to

win some of their games and made their coaches

proud. The day was filled with lots of laughs and lolly

eating. A big thank you to Kylie Renton, Lauryn

DePinto and Erin Turner for helping on the day.

CHALLENGE CUP - NETBALL After training well during lunchtimes in Term Two the

Challenge Cup girls finally got to show their amazing

talents last week in Yeppoon. They were thrown into

positions they were not accustomed to, with a few

players even showing hidden talents. Wednesday

saw the team win all three games, nearly double the

opposition’s goals each time. Thursday started off

with another great win. However, the next three

games were lost, placing the team 4th in their pool.

The girls spent Thursday night resting their legs ready

to play for the Bowl in the finals. First game was

against St Joseph’s Mackay. It was a nail biter, but

teamwork won out and they won 14-9. Last game was

against Star of the Sea Gladstone. The football boys

showed their support by forming a tunnel for the girls

to run through and cheering very loudly. This really

helped the girls and they triumphed 19-6 to bring

home the Bowl.

A great effort by all team members, Brielle Bishop,

Indi-Rose Hunt, Graci Gee, Brea Jansen, Laney

Veronese, Ella Scott, Brianna Connolly, Layla Moore,

Ashleigh Meng and Bronte Vella. A huge thank you to

Michelle Vella for scoring each game and to Trina

Jansen for umpiring and getting the girls to warmup

Thursday so Miss Jeffcoat could concentrate on game

positions.

Miss Amy Jeffcoat

SPORTING NEWS

THANKYOU - CHALLENGE CUP A big thank you also to Mr Dodson and Miss Jeffcoat

for their dedication to coaching and organising the

rugby league and netball teams for Challenge Cup.

Thank you for going above and beyond your teaching

duties and congratulations on your successful results.

NORTHERN SUBURBS ATHLETICS

CARNIVAL

Yesterday, Emmanuel students participated in the

Northern Suburbs Athletic Trials at Whitsunday

Anglican School. Competition was strong and at the

end of the day Emmanuel won the Overall Champion

School Trophy. Congratulations to Tahj Day (9yrs

Boys) and Conor Mezzen (11yrs Boys) for winning

Age Champion medals.

Emmanuel Staff are very proud of all competitors for

their dedication and behaviour. Special thanks to the

staff and parents who volunteered their time or

attended to support each competitor. Without you we

would not have achieved such a successful carnival.

The following students have been selected in the

Northern Suburbs Athletic Team to compete on 28

July at Pioneer State High School:

Boys 10 Years - Kade Adamson, Flynn Battaia,

Izaak Mezzen, Bryden Murdoch, Cohen Ross and

Joel Wells. Girls 10 Years - Sarah Brazier, Lily

Knudsen, Gabrielle Sammut and Stephanie

Schembri. Boys 11 Years - Conor Mezzen, Rylan

Misztela, Jacob Morton and Charles Sammut. Girls

11 Years - Hilda Benz, Indianna - Rose Hunt, Brea

Jansen and Paige Mooney.Boys 12 Years - Samson

Chow and Kynan Day. Girls 12 Years - Madalin Borg

and Laney Veronese.

TERM 3 SCHOOL FEE STATEMENTS

Term 3 School Fee Statements were emailed to all

families on Friday 14 July, with payment due 31 July,

2017. Statements can also be viewed via parent

lounge using the ‘make a payment’ tab from the menu

bar and clicking on the paperclip. If you did not

receive your statement, please advise the office.

YEAR SIX CAMP Could all families please note that final payments for

Year 6 camp were due last Friday 14 July.

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“THE WIZ” WINNER Congratulations to 5S student Anna West on her entry

into the colouring competition for the HSC production

of “The Wiz.” Anna was the lucky winner of a Family

Pass to the upcoming show. Well done Anna! It will

be a wonderful production, with many past Emmanuel

students making up the cast and crew. Please

consider supporting this show – it will be great family

entertainment! Tickets are available at the HSC office

or www.trybooking.com/PJHN

TUCKSHOP ROSTER - WEEK

COMMENCING – MONDAY 24 JULY

Monday 24 July Fabia Pace

Tuesday 25 July Tracey Camilleri

Wednesday 26 July Tracey Byron

Thursday 27 July Brooke Desbois

Friday 28 July

Marie Schembri Michelle Buckeridge Cynthia Hegarty

VIRTUE VOUCHERS

FRIDAY 14 JULY Prep Neveah Gralow Jaxon Mills Lincoln Sinnott Emma Stewart Harrison Scriha Harley Pace Cooper Meng Taylor Borg Yr 1 Samuel Riley Chloe Maher Paige Illguth Brayden Bartolo Jack Shepherd Bryson Doherty Alexander Perks Yr 2 Harrison Hayes Caitlyn Fraser Matilda Lewis Brady Clark Blake Hudson Yr 3 Jaxon Chammen Addison Furini Brodie Garnham Halle Sinnott Lachlan Warren Yr 4 Caleb Byrne Christian Camilleri Brydie Moore Patrick Smith Aston Weir Lucy Sturgeon Isabel Parnis Yr 5 Joel Wells Brock Menso Yr 6 Jacob Janssen-Groesbeek Taelia Harris Summer Gilroy Cooper Spencer Denzell English

WEEK 2 Thur 20 Jul Dance Fever

Fri 21 Jul No Assembly

Final Peer Support

WEEK 3

Mon 24 Jul Catholic Education Week begins Wed 26 Jul Grandparent’s Liturgy – 9.45am Thur 27 Jul Dance Fever Fri 28 Jul Assembly – 9.00am

WEEK 4

Thur 03 Aug Dance Fever Fri 04 Aug No Assembly

WEEK 5

Thur 10 Aug Dance Fever Fri 11 Aug Assembly – 9.00am

WEEK 6

Wed 16 Aug Feast Day Mass Thur 17 Aug Dance Fever Fri 18 Aug Beach Day – Bucasia No Assembly

TERM 3 WEEK 2 - 6

ASSEMBLY TIME IS NOW

9.00AM