REFLECTION

Ash Wednesday Prayer

God, we are marked with ashes,

symbols of repentant hearts and contrite spirits.

We want to be transformed, to be made new,

to learn freedom of serving no other master but you.

Let us heed your call and walk with Christ

into the wilderness.

Help us to see beneath the surface

not denial and sacrifice not sin and death,

but transformation, new life in Christ.

Let us seek to be changed, let us seek to be so transfigured

by your power and glory that we desire above all else

to become worthy citizens of your new world of peace and justice,

Amen

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

To all members of the All Saints’ Community, Yr6 Commission Liturgy Last Friday we commissioned ALL of our Year 6 students into their role as student leaders. Each student was named and presented with a senior badge and a specially designed senior shirt. From out of the Year 6 cohort the following students were elected into specific roles. Once again, congratulations to School Captains, Bella J and Lane A, Morgan House Captains, Grace E and Eli B and Frawley House Captains, Maggie B and William Mc. P&F Welcome BBQ: Friday 17 February It was a beautiful evening and it was fantastic to see so many students and their families enjoying the wonderful evening. A huge THANK YOU to those members of the P&F who organised the evening: preparing and cooking the food; chilling the drinks; serving the food and drinks; cleaning up at the end of the evening. THANK YOU also to those students in Years 5 and 6 who helped me organise and entertain the younger students throughout the evening. Your assistance in this task was outstanding. A special thanks to the past students who came along and also stepped up to help with the games and activities. School Swimming Carnival: Year 3 to 6 Next Tuesday, 28 February will be the Year 3 to 6 School Swimming Carnival. This event is for Year 3 to 6 students only. Details about the event are: Date: Tues 28 Feb Start time: 9:40am Venue: Boonah Swimming Pool (located at State High School) Dress code: Students are to come to school wearing their swimming togs under their sports uniform

or a shirt to match their House Team. (Gold for Morgan; Blue for Frawley). NO colour is to be put into their hair. Coloured zinc must only be applied at home, not at school.

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Email pboonah@bne.catholic.edu.au

Web www.allsaintsboonah.qld.edu.au 24 February 2017

ALL SAINTS’ SCHOOL

Food & drinks: Students are to bring their own food and drinks. NO canteen will operate at the carnival.

Trophy presentation: This will be made back at school after all the events have concluded. Student Protection: It Is Everyone’s Responsibility Mobile devices at school can be an issue or concern. We have a policy at school whereby any such device that comes to school MUST be handed into the Office before 8:30am and collected at 3:00pm. Mobile devices should only be coming to school if they are absolutely necessary. Phones or other communication device are okay in case of emergencies. Though NO contact should be made during school hours and any emergency notifications should be made through the Office. Listening devices for those students who have a long way to travel are permissible. These devices should only be used when students are on the bus. Recording devices brought from home should not be coming to school. These devices have NO place in a school situation. Please remind any student bringing these devices to school to hand them into the Office. Students who fail to hand in devices will have them taken from them and phone calls will be made to parents/caregivers to organise a time to return the device to the student. Dates to Remember:

Dates: Event/Activity:

Tues Feb 28 School Swimming Carnival: Yr3 to 6

Wed Mar 1 Ash Wed: Liturgy at 9:15am School Board meeting: 7pm

Fri Mar 3 Assembly: 8:50am - 5/6B leading assembly

Take care. Shane Seymour Principal

APRE REPORT

Friday Morning Class Assembly

Year 5/6C led this morning’s assembly. The students performed a play about growth mindset. Thank you students for a

terrific assembly. Next week, 5/6B will present the assembly.

Church Year-Pancake Day-Gold Coin Donation

Ordinary Time comes to a close on Tuesday with the celebrating of Shrove Tuesday. Shrove Tuesday is the day

before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent in the Catholic Church and other churches that observe Lent.

Shrove Tuesday is a reminder that Christians are entering a season of penance. It was originally a solemn day, but

over the centuries, in anticipation of the Lenten fast that would begin the next day, Shrove Tuesday took on a

festive nature. That is why Shrove Tuesday is also known as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras (which is simply French

for Fat Tuesday).

Pancakes and maple syrup will be served to the Preps to Year 2 classes just prior to first break. As the Years 3-

6 will be at the swimming carnival, pancakes will be available for those children after their return to school at

second break. Children are asked to bring in a gold coin donation. All money donated will be sent to Caritas—a

Catholic foundation that supports people in need from nearly every country in the world. Thank you in advance

for your kind donation.

Ash Wednesday liturgy

On Wednesday morning, the whole school will gather for an Ash Wednesday liturgy. Father Peter will anoint

us with ashes to remind us of our need to turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel.

Just a thought... Don’t make excuses, make improvements.

Have a great week ahead

Karen

Organisational Skills for children

We all lead busy lives and often don’t have the time for our children to spend learning and practicing new skills

that assist them with being able to organise themselves. A great idea is to keep a family calendar. Track

everyone's activities on a prominent and accessible calendar, encouraging your child to write his/her own

entries and reference the calendar when making plans. You also might consider checking schedules and

updating the calendar as a family over a suitable family time.

SCHOOL NEWS

The All Saints’ Shooting Star Award Congratulations to the following students who were selected by their teachers for the Shooting Star awards.

Prep - Heidi F Yr 1W - Brianna F Yr 2F - Olivia V Yr 2V - Ruby C Yr 3S - Beau Mc Yr 4RD - Sarah B Yr 4W - Lachlan L Yr 5/6B - Shantelle G Yr 5/6C - Keisha G The All Saints’ Shining Star Award Congratulations to the following students who were selected by their teachers for the Shining Star awards.

Prep - Caesar L

Yr 1W - Mahli G Yr 2F - Ryan C Yr 2V - Oskar E Yr 3S - Georgia Mc

Yr 4RD - Wyatt H Yr 4W - Jack F Yr 5/6B - Sarah D Yr 5/6C - Max W

BIRTHDAYS

Wishing these students a very

Happy Birthday!

OFFICE NEWS

Newsletter Items Any items or notices for our newsletter should be sent to this email address: pboonahnews@bne.catholic.edu.au

Feb 19 Ruby S Yr 3

23 Jenara F Yr 3

FINANCE NEWS

Fees are due on 10 March 2017. If you have not received your fees invoice via email, please do not hesitate to contact the

school office.

ART NEWS

Students from Years 3 to 6 have commenced their weekly Art lessons with a recap on aspects of the Colour

Wheel, Elements of Art and Drawing Techniques.

Students have demonstrated their knowledge and skills through a variety of activities, pitched at the varying age

levels.

Emma Ehrich

Visual Arts Teacher

LEARNING SUPPORT NEWS

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND PYSCHOLOGY SERVICES LTTS is an Allied Health company that has been working closely with All Saints’ Catholic Primary School for over a year. We offer both Occupational Therapy and Psychology services through a range of private and funded options to families. Occupational Therapists work with children by supporting them with everyday school tasks. Children may need Occupational Therapy if they experience difficulties in the following areas: maintaining attention and concentration in class, difficulties with behaviour, socialising, problem solving, handwriting, using a functional pencil grip, poor core-body strength/balance and/or who seem overly sensitive to lights, sounds or physical touch. Some children work with an Occupational Therapy for a range of these challenges and some need assistance in just a few areas. Psychologists can help children and adults who may be finding it difficult to cope, managing and creating strategies for dealing with difficult times or situations, working through different emotional and behavioural responses and ways to overcome challenges. The LTTS team works closely with families, teachers and support staff to create collaborative goals that prioritize your child. If you would like any more information on how to access this service, please feel free to contact LTTS on 1300 884 954 or administration@ltts.com.au or see Vicki Hinrichsen (Support Teacher) for further details. Services can include both individual and group therapy sessions. SENSORY TOOLS

Sensory Tools Australia (www.sensorytools.net) is an Australian organisation which offers treatment, courses and products that specifically address issues associated with Sensory Processing, Autism, ADD/ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Behavioural and other Developmental Challenges. Sensory Tools presents Genevieve Jereb (Occupational Therapist), guest speaker for a presentation called 'The Traffic Jam in My Brain.' Genevieve will present in Brisbane on Sunday 26th March at Hotel Jen. She will discuss a "new and innovative sensory processing approach that works from the inside out to empower the child with Autism, ADHD, ADD, Learning, Sensory and Behavioural Differences." The course will cost each participant $219. Register online at www.sensorytools.net or phone them on (02) 45786123. Parents and caregivers are invited to attend.

Sensory Tools International Home page

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Sensory Tools offers Leading-edge treatment courses and

products that specifically address issues associated with Sensory

Processing, Autism, Asperger’s, ADD/ADHD ...

ASD WORKSHOPS Brisbane - February & March 2017

Autism Hub & Reading Centre, Woolloongabba

FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2017, 9AM-3PM

Developing Inclusive Strategies for Primary Students with ASD

MONDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2017, 10-AM-2PM

Clues to Behaviour Success for Out of School Hours & Vacation Care

MONDAY 13 MARCH 2017, 8.45AM-11.45AM

Behaviour Success with Young Children

MONDAY 13 MARCH 2017, 12.30PM-3.30PM

Developing Social Interaction & Play with Young Children

FRIDAY 27 MARCH 2017, 9AM-3PM

Planning for Positive Outcomes for People with ASD & Additional Complex Needs

All Autism Queensland workshops are practical and easy to understand, interactive, and based on evidence-

informed practice.

Early Bird, Group and Parent discounts available.

We look forward to welcoming you to our workshops.

For all enquiries please email the training team: learning@autismqld.com.au or call 07 3273 0000.

LIBRARY NEWS

HAPPY LIBRARY LOVER’S MONTH Did you know...February is Library Lover’s Month? During this time the value of school, public and private libraries all over the world is acknowledged and celebrated. For our part in spreading the news that sharing information and reading can be enjoyable we’ve been having lots of fun in the lunch breaks making origami heart bookmarks and paper heart decorations. Class visits saw students really enjoying

looking for hidden messages and some older students even brave enough to take home a book ‘blind date’. Enjoy what’s left of Library Lover’s Month and if you get a chance, pop into a library to check out what’s on offer. The Karen’s

P&F NEWS

Thank You To all the amazing volunteers that helped out at the P&F BBQ we say thank you. It really was a wonderful team effort with help in the tuckshop, BBQ and bar. Another big thank you to Shane for sharing his amazing skills in keeping children busy and entertained. The games were great and enjoyed by all who participated. P&F Meeting The first P&F Meeting for 2017 was held on Wednesday, 15th February. Matters discussed included:

Plans for the 2017 school year

Professional development undertaken by staff in January

Upgrading and replacing playground equipment

Building projects for the school, i.e. toilets on Frank Street

Camps for Year 4 and Year 5

Sport uniform supplies

Uniform review

School payment for 2016

Audit in preparation for March AGM Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting will be held Wednesday, 15th March commencing at 7pm. Please consider carefully what contribution you could make to the school through the P&F. Both myself (President) and Clare Brandon (Secretary) will be vacating our positions this year. At the AGM the following positions will become vacant. President: will be vacating the position Vice-President: Treasurer: Secretary: will be vacating the position Tuckshop Convenor/s: Fundraising Convenor: Grants Officer: If you have any P&F matters you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to send me an email or see me in person. Thank you. Andrew Conway P&F President qrconway@hotmail.com

ALL SAINTS’ CATHOLIC SCHOOL – BOONAH

SCHOOL FEE PAYMENT & COLLECTION POLICY

Issuing of Accounts

School fees are emailed to the primary contact person and are issued at the following times:

Term 1 – end of week 3; Terms 2 to 4 – end of week 1.

Fees are due 3 weeks after the date issued. Fees are structured in the following way:

Tuition Fee: the amount charged to educate your child / children

Levies: costs charged for educational activities such as: excursions (swimming lessons, Raw Art visits, Footsteps

Dance Company), stationery and other consumable items, access to Information Technology, maintenance of

buildings, enhancements to the grounds and providing for any new constructions.

Fee adjustment: families that arrive during the school year or depart before the end of the school year will have their

School Fees adjusted.

Parents/Guardians are asked to pay the account by the nominated due date, which is shown on the account.

Method of Payment

Payment can be made at the School Office by cash, cheque, credit/debit card, BPay, Direct Deposit and/or Direct Debit.

Reminder Notices

This will be the process:

1. One week after the nominated due date a reminder notice will be forwarded to any accounts unpaid.

2. Two weeks after the nominated due date, should accounts continue to remain outstanding, a member of the

Administration Team will make contact to discuss the outstanding fees.

Payment Difficulties

There are times when accounts cannot be paid by the due date. If you are experiencing such difficulties, please contact the

School as soon as possible, preferably before the due date.

From this discussion, assistance, such as extending the time to pay or offering a payment by installments, can be arranged.

Overdue Accounts

On the rare occasions when families fail to pay their account, do not respond to reminder notices and/or do not contact the

School to make alternate arrangements, the School will be forced to consider engaging the services of a professional debt

collection agency.

Please be aware that additional charges will be incurred once the account has been handed to the debt collection agency.

Once the account is handed over the matter effectively passes out of the School’s control and all negotiations for payment

must then be made with the debt collector. Please be aware that this may result in your credit rating be affected.

Concessions

In cases of financial hardship the School will consider offering a concession.

Concession applications must be made with the Principal and are accepted at the commencement of each year (within the

first month) or when a hardship within the family occurs.

Concessions are based in line with Federal Government Poverty Guidelines. The assessment process takes all income into

consideration including: Wages, Youth Allowance, all other Centrelink payments etc; as well as housing costs eg rent or

mortgage.

Concessions on fees are not ongoing and applications must be resubmitted at the commencement of the new

school year.

Should you require further information, please contact the School: Ph. 5463 1322.

NOTICES