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3 June 2014 Volume 17
Principal’s Message – Sr Ann-Maree Nicholls, sgs
Dear Parents, Caregivers and Children We look forward this week to the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The Spirit will draw unity out of our many diverse gifts. Let us pray that all the followers of Jesus may be one in love. God of harmony and love, gather people of every race, culture, language and Christian tradition into one family of unity and peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Edutech Congress A number of staff will be attending this week’s EduTech Congress in Brisbane over the coming days. World renowned educators, Ken Robinson, Alan November and others will deliver keynote addresses and master classes exploring the increasing use of technology in our classrooms. Petition for Flashing School Lights on Riding Road An online petition is available at http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/petitions/e-petition?PetNum=2268 to prioritise the installation of school flashing lights along Riding Road at Morningside State School, Saints Peter and Paul’s School and Bulimba State School. Our understanding and belief is that these signs will ensure an extra safety boost around school zones and remind motorists to slow down in order to better protect our children. A copy of this petition is also available for you to sign in the School Office. Please take the time to sign this petition which is sponsored by State Member for Bulimba Aaron Dillaway MP. Term Two School Fees and Levies Thank you to all those who have been so prompt in paying Term Two School Fees and Levies. Camp fees for Years 5, 6 and 7 were also due this term and are now overdue. It would be appreciated if these accounts could be settled before the holidays which commence on Friday, 27 June. All families experiencing difficulties are asked to make an appointment to see the Principal. Peace and Best Wishes Sr Ann-Maree Nicholls, sgs PRINCIPAL
APRE News – Mr Brendan Schostakowski
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - YEAR 5 GREEN This Friday 6 June Year 5 Green will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation with Fr Tom. ROSIES WINTER APPEAL With winter fast approaching and the nights getting colder, spare a thought for those in our city who are most at risk. These are “Homeless” in our midst. Their bed could well be a park bench tonight. For them the nights will be particularly cold. The Sts Peter and Paul’s Student Care and Concern Group is asking for your help. They want to collect the following items to provide Rosies with some basic resources to help them fulfill their mission of working with the homeless: Tea bags, coffee, sugar, Milo, packets of cup-a-soup, etc. (Please refer to the Care and Concern article in this newsletter for further details.) From now till the end of this school term please set aside some of these items and place them in the box/basket in your child’s classroom. These will be collected and forwarded to Rosies. This is another example of the Sts Peter and Paul’s school community acting for justice by demonstrating a commitment to the poor and marginalized. Congratulations to our student Care and Concern group for promoting this activity and thank you in anticipation for your generosity in helping those in need in our local community.
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY THURSDAY 5 JUNE Thanks to our bodies, God has joined us so closely to the world around us that we can feel the desertification of the soil almost as a physical ailment, and the extinction of a species as a painful disfigurement. Let us not leave in our wake a swath of destruction and death which will affect our own lives and those of future generations (215). Like Saint Francis of Assisi, we are called to watch over and protect the fragile world in which we all live (216).
Pope Francis, “Joy of the Gospel”. The way we treat our planet today will determine how future generations of people and other living creatures enjoy this fragile planet as their home. Nature requires a very delicate balance for its survival. Let us maintain the balance by leaving a light footprint upon our earth. Let us protect our many species, our one planet and our one future!
God of Creation, You bless us with the gifts of this wonderful world you have created.
Help us to remember that our earth is fragile and needs our care. Make us people who respect and treasure
the preciousness of our natural environment so that all can enjoy it today and into the future.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY 1 – 8 June. The theme for the week of prayer in 2014 is "Has Christ been divided?" (1 Cor 1:1-17). Paul wrote to the divided community at Corinth with this challenging question: Is Christ divided? During this week we reflect on what Paul is saying. Christian communities share the Scriptures and the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist. Christians strive to show the love of Christ to those in need. However, there are differences in culture, tradition and doctrine. As Christians we need to find ways to build bridges through mutual understanding and the recognition of mutual gifts. FEAST OF PENTECOST SUNDAY 8 JUNE The Coming of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-11 and John 20:19-23 The Christian feast of Pentecost (meaning ‘fifty’ in Greek) marks the end of the Easter Season and is the name given to the Jewish feast of ‘Shavouth’ (meaning ‘weeks’) which was celebrated seven weeks (or fifty days) after the Passover. This Jewish feast, a harvest festival, also commemorated the giving of the Law to Moses on Mt Sinai. The gospel account from John (John 20:19-23) tells a story of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. It is a transformative power, unlocking doors, windows, hearts and minds. The Christians saw Pentecost as the beginning of a great God-inspired sharing of the fruits of the Spirit with a very needy world. They saw it as the beginning of the church’s mission, as we still do. That mission continues to this day because God has not ceased to breathe the Holy Spirit into the Church. The party may be over but the work must now begin.
Archbishop Mark Coleridge: A Pentecost Letter to Young People (2013)
Jesus, Treasure of Hope, we pray for faith and courage to continue your mission, with the power and persuasion of the Holy Spirit. Amen
from Treasures of Hope: Year A
Wishing you God’s blessings for the coming week. Brendan
APA News...Mr Damien Sullivan
Being safe after school This is a little reminder for all families that the school grounds are not a place for playing after school. Most afternoons after school there are groups of students and toddlers who are using the undercroft and the adventure playground for playing while waiting for parents. We also ask students and their and brothers and sisters to stay away from the oval playground outside of school hours. Using the grounds for playing without teacher supervision is not permitted and we ask that after school students promptly make their way home. Lost Property With Brisbane’s winter days often warming up considerably by lunchtime it is understandable that students will sometimes want to take their jumpers off during play. It won’t take long before we have a pile of school jumpers without names marked on them. We urge parents to please ensure names are clearly marked on jumpers and hats and to discuss with their children the importance of being responsible for uniform items that they may take off during the school day. Students and/or parents should check the lost property box in the undercroft if something has been misplaced. When we have large numbers of school jumpers and hats in the lost property box it can take volunteer parents and office staff hours to sort through and return lost items to students. Keep us up-to-date Don’t forget if you change any of your contact details ie. address, work/home/mobile phone numbers, emergency contacts, email addresses YOU NEED TO LET THE SCHOOL OFFICE KNOW immediately. We love to be kept up-to-date too!
Safe and Considerate Parking To help with traffic flow around the school, it is particularly important that parents refrain from parking too close to intersections around the school. In most cases yellow lines clearly mark these as no stopping areas. Parking too close to corners makes it dangerous for our school families trying to cross the road and makes things difficult for drivers turning at the surrounding intersections. We also ask drivers to please be considerate of our neighbours. At no point should cars stop to load/ unload children or park in the driveways of our school neighbours. Local police check the parking around schools on a regular basis to help keep it safe. Playground Champions Congratulations to Georgia (4R), Coco (2B), Will (2B), and Tom (3B) who were drawn out of the box as Playground Champions at our last assembly. They have been helping our school to be a happy and safe place for students. All the best for the week ahead. Have a great week, Damien Sullivan
Lost Property
We have the following lost property which is located in the Admin Block: 1. 2 x Mobile Phones;
2. A pair of ladies sunglasses;
3. A pair of prescription glasses; and
4. Containers left over from the cake stall donations to the fete.
Library News
This week we have a number of reading opportunities. We encourage students to learn more about topics highlighted this week:
Queensland Week, World Environment Week, Stay Smart Online Week and World Oceans Day. Stop by the library for books on these
subjects.
It is important for children and adults to know how to stay smart
while accessing websites. This week, Stay Smart Online Week, gives
parents an opportunity to become informed
and to discuss with their children ways to
stay safe online... Check out the government websites to find out all you need to know.
Don’t forget to sit down with your children and make sure they are informed and use the tips and strategies
suggested.’ http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/kids_and_teens
Cyber smart http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/
We also encourage students to join the reading fun by enrolling in the Premier’s Reading Challenge. Stop by the
library to pick up a form. The Premier’s Website has a list of suggested reading if students need help in choosing
a book. Premier’s Reading Challenge http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/readingchallenge/booklist.html
The Gold Star Reading Program sponsored by the Brisbane City Council Libraries is another fun way to continue reading for enjoyment.
This program begins 7th
June and runs until 31st August. The free program has prize incentives, a booklet, library bag and monthly draws
for $25 book vouchers. If children complete the reading program, they are in a draw for a $250 book voucher! Check the website for more
information and sign-up details.
Gold Star Reading Program http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/libraries/book-clubs/gold-star-reading-club-2014
Author Belinda Murrell will be visiting our school on 17th
June. She will speak with Years 4-7 students about the writing process. Belinda is
an author of three different book series, Lulu Bell series (Years 1-4), Sun Sword Series (Years 3-6) and the Timeslip tales (Yrs. 3 – 6).
Belinda’s books may be purchased in advance of her visit. Check the book order form included with this newsletter. All orders must be
returned to the library by 10th
June. The forms must be returned with the student’s name and class on the outside of the sealed envelope. All
orders must be complete with the correct cash enclosed. The books will be delivered on the 17th
June while Belinda is at the school.
http://www.belindamurrell.com.au/ Call the library with any questions concerning orders.
Please note our library web address has changed slightly. If you have trouble accessing our website, please notify us.
Happy Reading,
Mrs Ballentine, Mrs Wilson, Mrs Brooks and Mrs McEniery
http://libraryb.bne.catholic.edu.au/oliver/libraryHome.do?corporation=PBUL&sso=false
Sports News
Cross Country Update: Congratulations and thank you to Ava Marenjak for her selection and results in the recent St Anthony’s Cross Country. Your results in the top 20 assisted our Junior Girls team being placed third in the event. Well done with your running and team spirit. School to Lytton District Rugby Union Trials: Thank you to Keiran from QRU for assisting us with our trials tomorrow. All Years 4 – 7 boys are invited to attend a one off Rugby Union session from 12.30pm – 1.30pm. You MUST return a permission note and have a mouth guard to participate. Please remember a change of clothes and appropriate shoes. If it is wet we will still run the session in the Good Samaritan Hall so pack runners and your boots please. Lytton District selection criteria apply to eligible players.
http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/kids_and_teens
http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/
School Holiday Clinics Have you planned an adventure for your holidays yet? There is plenty to do in Brisbane with your chosen sport. Perhaps participating in a Softball Fun Day on 1 July at Carina interests you or Touch Football camps? All information is posted on the Sports Notice Board in the Undercroft. Save the dates: Sts Peter and Paul’s Feast Day is fast approaching on Thursday 26 June. Remember to have your sports coloured shirt ready for Feast Day Fun. Our senior student leadership team are beginning their journey of coaching over the next 2 weeks and will be ready for a great day of all things Sts Peter and Paul’s. Amended Date for Lytton District Athletics – Thursday and Friday 7 and 8 August for selected students.
P & F News
Health and Wellbeing Committee: The next Health and Wellbeing Committee meeting will be on Wednesday the 18th of June at 2pm in the Staffroom. All welcome. Dad’s State of Origin Night – Wednesday 18 June 2014 Come along to the Good Samaritan Hall from 7:00pm on Wednesday 18th June to watch the Maroons smash the Blues. We'll fire up the BBQ for some hamburgers. BYO drinks. Please RSVP to [email protected]. Look out for the flyer going home today. Online Petition to get Flashing School Lights on Riding Road The P&F and the School is supporting an application for the installation of school flashing lights along Riding Road at Morningside State School, Sts Peter and Paul’s and Bulimba State School. This is designed to provide an extra safety boost around school zones and remind motorists to slow down in order to better protect our kids. If you would like to sign the petition, go to http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/petitions/e-petition?PetNum=2268 Next P&F Meeting – 25 June Now that we have the results from the fete, we can decide what further projects should be funded this year. If you want to have a say about how the P&F funds are spent, please come along to the P&F meeting on 25 June at 7.30pm in the Staff Room. Facebook The P&F have a Facebook page where you can find out what we are up to on a regular basis. Just got to http://www.facebook.com/StsPPPF and like us!
Tuckshop News
Please Note: Sushi MUST be pre-ordered. Cut-off times are: 9am Monday for Wednesday orders; and
9am Wednesday for Friday orders. Orders placed after these times cannot be filled. ROSTER: Wednesday, 4/6 Lana Killian, Elisa Dal’Bo Friday, 6/6 Leigh Gaeta, Kelli Rogers, Amanda Monckton, Kerryn Archbold, Lisa Dutoit-Mann Monday, 9/6 Queen’s Birthday Holiday
Many thanks everyone for your terrific support, Chris Watt, Tuckshop Convenor 0413 590 109
Care and Concern
A little background… The Care and Concern Group is one of the Sub–Committees within the Sts Peter and Paul’ s P & F. There are three main areas in which this group provides support :
to school families in times of need, via the Care and Concern Meal Register (Contact: Amelia Robinson –
for Sr. Mary Randle’s pastoral care work in the Parish, particularly with monies raised from the parish cake stalls held during
the year and from other events, such as the Melbourne Cup function and the Parish Christmas Stall, these coming under
the umbrella of the Care and Concern Parish Cake Stall/Morning Tea Register;
(Contact: Maureen Coorey - [email protected] / Brooke Power – [email protected] )
in making the children in the school community aware of social justice issues (on a local, national and international level)
through participating in a variety of activities, which are planned and initiated by students in the Year 6/7 Care and Concern
Group.
Please contact the ladies above if you would like to be involved in a particular Register listed. For general enquires/suggestions
contact Megan Mobsby ([email protected]) on behalf of the Care and Concern Committee.
‘Rosies – Friends on the Street’ Winter Collection
Rosies is a group of volunteers helping those less fortunate than us who live on the streets. Through using street vans, volunteers give food to the less fortunate in the community. These street vans operate five nights in a week in different places throughout Brisbane city and other parts of Queensland. This year, we are asking the Sts Peter and Paul’s community, to donate the following items for those less fortunate:
milo
tins of coffee
boxes of cup- a- soup sachets – No cans
sugar
cordial
toothbrushes
toothpaste
second hand blankets and sleeping bags in good condition These foods and other items will be collected on the 25
th of June.
Every week 1500 people visit the Rosies street vans across Queensland. Most feel like they have no one left to rely on and others feel abandoned in the community. Your donations of these items above will make a big difference in the lives of these less fortunate people. Written by Julia Martinelli (6 Green) on behalf of the Year6/7 Care and Concern Committee
OSHC News
ACTIVITIES: This week we are celebrating Queensland Week! We are baking lemon syrup muffins, cooking fettuccine with mushroom bolognaise, cooking carrot top cakes and cooking a delicious cheese, asparagus and zucchini slice. Craft activities include foam art animals, scrunch art, chalk pictures, indigenous fabric painting and velvet art. In the garden we are watering our bean seedlings and planting our herb seedlings. In the quad we are playing hot potato and ten pin bowling and in the playground we are building sandcastles and playing hide and seek. GET ACTIVE: Our Term 2 Get Active program continues this week. On Monday Years 4-7 have gymnastics and on Tuesday Year 3 have gymnastics in the Undercroft. On Wednesday Year 2 have soccer on the oval and on Thursday Prep have soccer on the oval. This program, funded by the Australian Sports Commission, is run by a qualified coach from 3:30pm-4:30pm. ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS: We are taking orders for 2014-2015 Entertainment Books. These books contain hundreds of discount vouchers for Brisbane restaurants, cafes, attractions and more! Funds raised from the sale of these books will be used to purchase new toys and games for the children at OSHC. Email [email protected] to order an Entertainment Book. VACATION CARE: We are collecting ideas for our June/July school holiday program. Please email [email protected] with suggestions. OSHC CHAMPIONS: OSHC Champions are Luca Ellero and Marc Sylla. Well done! Claire Ravenswood OSHC Coordinator
School Banking
Well done to all our school bankers, you are doing a stunning job and we have a lot of bankers claiming rewards when they have collected their 10 tokens. The reward items currently available are:
Handball
Scented Pencils
Shark or Penguin Keyring
Whale Shark Pencil Case Additional Reward items available late in the year are:
Moneybox – Term 3 and 4
Swimming Bag – Term 3 and 4
Projector Cup – Term 4
Sea Streamers – Term 4 Please remember to keep your tokens and banking paperwork at home so it doesn't get misplaced. All you need to send in is your bank book and your deposit on banking day (please keep coins to a minimum to help our lovely volunteer bankers, thanks). Rewards claimed take approximately one to two weeks to come back from online ordering. Happy banking from your school banking co-ordinators Deb Waldron, Amanda Monckton, Melody Phillips, Cath Palmer and Sonia Horsburgh.
Book Club
Thank you to those families who ordered from Bookclub earlier this term. As Scholastic gives the school 20% of the value of all orders placed, the school was able to purchase over $300 worth of books and activities. The Bookclub brochures for this term went home last week. Orders are due back Thursday, 5 June. Kylie Hayes and Justine Haddrill, Bookclub Co-ordinators.
SIGN THE ONLINE PETITION – Sponsored by State Member for Bulimba Aaron Dillaway MP
To prioritise the installation of school flashing lights along Riding Road at Morningside State School, Saints Peter and Paul’s Catholic School and Bulimba State School. We understand these signs will ensure an extra safety boost around school zones and remind motorists to slow down in order to better protect our kids. Link: http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/petitions/e-petition?PetNum=2268
Child of the Week
PB: William Reid PG: Poppy Crow PR: Emma Isles PY: Harrison Kimlin
1B: Lucy Irvine 1G: Jack Hoare 1R: Matthew Adkins
2B: Sam Gavranic 2G: Ava Marenjak 2R: Emilia Lawrence 2Y: Sophie Young
3B: Alison De La Cruz 3G: Mia Schulz 3R: Rose de Lore
4B: Zac Shaw 4G: Blaise Delforce 4R: Mackenzie Bush
5B: Lila Maxwell 5G: Stephiana Konyen
6B: Isabella Gulisano 6G: Charlotte Brook
7B: Brooke Smith 7G: Jasmine Wong
DATES TO REMEMBER
5 June Year 4 Excursion 5 June Book Club Orders Due 9 June Public Holiday 18 June Dad’s State of Original Night 18 June Health & Wellbeing Committee Meeting, 2pm 25 June P & F Meeting, 7.30pm 26 June Sts Peter & Paul’s Feast Day 27 June Term 2 Ends 14 July Term 3 Commences
