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FROM THE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
TEAM
Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members, Springfest The Springfest had a wonderful feel to it and I had lots of comments about this year being the best fete yet. There was certainly plenty of options for everyone in the family with a variety of stalls and activities. A lot of people stayed on for the ‘bump out’ as well and worked on into the night to ensure everything was packed up and all good for school yesterday. Debbie and Kim and their team did an outstanding job and were meticulous with their organisation. I extend a sincere ‘Thank You’ to them and all of you for the work and huge efforts you put into supporting the fete committee and working on the day. Thank you! BCE Connect App We are working towards having all class and school information on the parent portal as this will make it easier for parent to access information and calendar dates. The BCE Connect, a mobile app for all our BCE Schools, is another great way to participate in our community. BCE Connect gives parents, extended family, friends and the public easy access to school information, making it easier to keep track and stay in touch. This app works with Google maps for location and directions, and gives instant access to phone numbers, emails and school calendars. BCEConnect has been designed to work on both Apple and Android devices. BCE Connect, is available to download from Google play store and the Apple App Store - iPhone link and iPad link.
Conference This Thursday and Friday, Mr Mason, Mr Mulhearn and Mrs Maclean will be attending the Senior Leaders Conference. We wish them all the best for an informative and productive time. In their absence, Mrs French, Mrs Anderson and Ms Louange will be deputizing for them and working with me in the office. End of Term Next week is the last week of Term 3, we return to school on Tuesday 3 October. Our Pupil Free Day in Term 4 is Monday 16 October. Disability Parking Bay and Shared Access Area Please see the attached information sheet 'Who may stop here' regarding the disability parking bay and shared access area. We have these in our car park, unfortunately at times we do have some cars parked in the shared access area which blocks access for people parked in the shared access area. Please keep this bay free for access and only use the disability parking if you have a valid Disability Parking Permit. Please remember that the car park next to the church is for staff and parishioners attending daily mass only. The disability car park is used by a couple of our families who have valid permits. Thank you for your assistance with this matter. With best wishes, Carolyn
From the APA Year 5 Camp Last week I had the pleasure of joining our Year 5 students and teachers on camp at Camp Goodenough in the Tweed hinterland. Our students participated enthusiastically in multiple outdoor activities, including High Ropes, Obstacle Course, Crate Stack,
Around Our School
39 Benfer Road VICTORIA POINT 4165
Ph: 07 3207 6628 Fax: 07 3207 6734
Email: [email protected]
Online: www.stritasvp.qld.edu.au
Term 3 Week 9 5 September 2017
Billy Carts and Indoor Climbing Wall. They worked together and challenged themselves to go outside of their comfort zones. We congratulate these students on their efforts and thank the staff members who gave up personal and family time to support them and make these opportunities possible for our students - Mr Kenyon, Mrs Horn, Mrs Hay, Mr Azzopardi, Mrs Maclean, Mrs Retief, Mr Schwartz, and Mr Mulhearn.
Springfest Success I’d like to add my own congratulations and thanks to Deb, Kim, all the members of our Springfest committee, our St Rita’s staff and all who contributed to the outstanding success of this year’s Springfest event. It was amazing! The atmosphere on the day was welcoming and exciting and there was such a variety of stalls, activities and opportunities on offer. Our thanks to all our sponsors and to all those who donated items and time towards the day. Regardless of whatever the final financial outcomes may be, I believe that the 2017 Springfest was a massive success as a community event and a real credit to all involved. Well done, St Rita’s! Have a great week everyone. Brian
English and Literature in Years 3-6 I would like to share some texts which are the current focus for learning and teaching in English across Year 3 ,4 ,5 and 6 and it may be helpful when having a conversation about the learning with your child.
Year 3 have been working with The Magic School Bus and Telescope to the Universe. They are creating an information texts. https://www.goodreads.com/series/69610-the-magic-school-bus-classics
Year 4 have been Reading, Viewing and Creating Persuasive Texts in the context of advertising. The students are exploring how the choice of language, use of colour, fonts and graphics can influence different audiences. They are using this knowledge to create their own persuasive texts for a specific audience of their choosing. Year 5 have been reading and listening to different types of poetry and are creating a personal poetry anthology. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone has been the central text in Year 6. As we move toward the end of term the students will be creating a text either online or spoken to persuade other students on these topics amongst others: Harry should be expelled from Hogwarts. Harry should stay at Hogwarts over summer break. What house I should be in if I was in Hogwarts.
SCHOOL FEES
School fees are overdue. We ask that all parents settle their school fee account. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us on 3207 6628, ext 2, or email [email protected]
WINNERS FROM SPRINGFEST
The winners of the Major Raffle are listed below. Congratulations to all winners, of all prizes won at our Springfest on Saturday. What a great day it was. 1st Prize $5000 Raffle Jen Cheketri 2nd Prize $2000 Raffle Hope Lodge 3rd Prize $1000 Raffle Matthew McDonald Eco Rangers Raffle Winner – Tangalooma Day Trip – Elesha Butler Lego Lego, Doll & Teddy Competition Winners: Judges Vote: Eloise K 2L, Kyuss H 2L, Will D 4T, Kalin J 6K Public Vote: Hudson P PT, Jack R PK, Jack M 3T, Noah C 4K, Jamie H 5T Guess the Dolls Name Competition Winner. The doll's name was 'Rose' and the name was guessed by Hannah J PK. Jelly Bean Competition - Jack in 6L and Mattia in 3T both guessed 350!! Meat tray: Michelle Pocock
MUSIC NEWS
Congratulations to all students involved in the entertainment at Springfest! It was a delight to represent the choirs and the P-3 did an outstanding job of their dances. Congratulations also to our students involved in the finals of St Rita’s Got Talent 2017. It was very difficult to adjudicate the winners as the standard was so high this year. The students involved were: Holly C Jocelyn San Audrey S/Hannah W Fletcher W Hannah C Miranda N/Bianca Mc Tatiana J/Juiliana M
Faye H Eleanor S/Tamsyn W Charlotte T/ Mikayla T Sarah M/Mariana K/Rydah F Taylor C As a special treat for the choir’s, I will be ordering a pizza lunch for them. Senior Choir will have pizza lunch on Friday 5 September (Week 9) and Junior will have theirs on Thursday 14 September (Week 10). Please note that there will be no choir in Week 10. Junior Choir will be performing on assembly Week 10 if you would like to come along and watch. Thank you also to Colleen Clarke for all her help with choir this year. Thank you for all your support this term Paul Tyrrell
NEWS FROM THE RESOURCE CENTRE
Thanks again to our school community for your support of our Book Fair last week! The result of our Book Fair was a
commission of approximately $2,800 for us to use for books and resources from Scholastic. And now......we have a cupboard full of books waiting to be covered! If anyone is able to cover some books for us (even over the holidays) please come in and see Nathalie or Jo. Thanks again! The books that we had to reorder should be here this week. We will distribute them as soon as they arrive. Thanks for your patience.
EARLY YEARS ASSEMBLY
Please note that the Early Years Assembly scheduled for this week has been cancelled.
YEAR 4 EXCURSION
Ngutana-Lui Last Friday the children in Year Four enjoyed an informative and engaging day at Ngutan-Lui, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Centre. During the day, they explored many aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Culture including discovering bush foods and medicines, listening to storytelling and in particular stories of “The Dreaming.” They watched some weaving and participated in boomerang throwing and traditional dance. Finally, they learnt about sacred dot art and tried their hand at creating some interesting patterns. It was a fantastic learning experience for them all.
YOUTH MASS
There will be a Youth Mass held this Saturday for the 6:15pm mass at Mary Mackillop Parish. All youth are invited to attend the mass. There will also be a potluck family social to follow the mass hosted, so please bring a plate to share for after the mass. We are also looking for readers and gift/cross bearers. If youth would like to help with any of these, please contact Mr Lee Brand, staff member of Carmel College [email protected] with your preference to help and/or show up to the church at 5:45pm. Much appreciated and hope to see you there!
SCHOOL BANKING
Congratulations to Shaelynn M (1L) you are the lucky winner of a bonus $2 deposited into your account! What a wonderful day we had at The Springfest
with beautiful weather and beautiful people. It was so good to see so many familiar faces! It was particularly exciting to award Jen that BIG cheque - lots of fun had by all!! Next Monday at assembly we will be awarding all those dedicated bankers their movie ticket and certificate just in time for school holidays. Keep an eye out for yours coming home next week. Have a great day from BOQ Victoria Point.
LOST PROPERTY
Please remember to check the lost property this week as next week the drawers will be cleaned out.
TUCKSHOP NEWS
Wednesday 6 Sept Terri Comerford ???????
Thursday 7 Sept Di Firth ????????
Friday 8 Sept Lauren Rigg Louise Lowcock ????????? 2ND Break Lauren & Louise
As you can see we are in need of Volunteers again this week. If we do not have enough volunteers we will have to modify Fridays menu to accommodate. I have attached next terms roster if anyone is able to pick up a day please let me know. We will be having a Meal Deal in that last week of term. Notes should go home tomorrow.
Email: [email protected] or 0411 523 969.
Thanks
Renee
UNIFORM SHOP
HOURS
Thursday 8.00 to 10.00am Friday 8.00 to 10.00am
CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL BRISBANE PRESENTS
Internationally renowned preacher and retreat leader Aneel Aranha speaking on….
“Jesus, through the lens of Peter” Repentance and grace.
Date: Tuesday 19 September 2017 Time: 7.00pm
Venue: St Rita’s, 37-39 Benfer Rd, Victoria Point Contact: Angela Clarke 0407 674 373
John Evans 0423 860 654
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VICTORIA POINT
END OF TERM MEAL DEAL 14-09-17
Hotdog: (please circle toppings)
Tomato BBQ Cheese
Quench (flavoured mineral water)
Frog in Jelly
Ice Cream
$6.00
Please enclose correct money.Also available on Flexischools.
PLEASE RETURN FOR TO OFFICE OR TUCKSHOP BY 9AM Tuesday 12-09-17
NO ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER THIS DATE FOR THE MEAL DEAL.
Bayside Family Fun Day
& Expo
Join us in celebrating Queensland Child Protection Week
"Protecting Children is Everybody's Business"
When: 10am to 1pm, Saturday 16
th September 2017
Where: Capalaba Regional Park, 13 Pittwin Road North,
Capalaba.
FREE ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS!
ANIMAL FARM, JUMPING CASTLE,
ARTS AND CRAFTS, FACE PAINTER
AND MUCH MORE…
Local support services will be there on the day for anyone who would like to
stop by and find out about the types of support available to children and
families in the Bayside.
Proudly supported by Bayside Child Protection Week Working Group
in conjunction with Queensland Child Protection Week.
TERM 4 ROSTER 2017
Wednesday 4th Oct
Terri Comerford
Geraldine Harper
Thursday 5th Oct
Kate Conroy
?????
Friday 6th Oct
Louise Lowcock
Anna Brooks
Lauren Rigg
???????
2ND BREAK (12:30pm)
?????????
Wednesday 11th Oct
Trish McNamara
Felicity Dunn
Thursday 12th Oct
Di Firth
????????
Friday 13th Oct
Louise Lowcock
Lauren Rigg
Anna Rigg
???????
2nd Break (12:30pm)
???????
Wednesday 18th Oct
Terri Comerford
???????
Thursday 19th Oct
Lauren Rigg
???????
Friday 20th Oct
Anna Brooks
Maggie Helmn
Louise Lowcock
?????????
2nd Break (12:30pm)
?????????
Wednesday 25th Oct
Trish McNamara
Geraldine Harper
Thursday 26th Oct
Di Firth
Felicity Dunn
Friday 27th Oct
Niah Brown
Anna Brooks
Louise Lowcock
?????
2nd Break (12:30pm)
Lauren Rigg
Wednesday 1st Nov
Terri Comerford
Claire McInnes
Thursday 2nd Nov
Lauren Rigg
???????
Friday 3rd Nov
Maggie Helmn
Anna Brooks
Louise Lowcock
??????
2nd Break (12:30pm)
??????
Wednesday 8th Nov
Trish McNamara
????????
Thursday 9th Nov
Kate Conroy
???????
Friday 10th Nov
Louise Lowcock
Anna Brooks
Lauren Rigg
????????
2nd Break (12:30)
????????
TERM 4 ROSTER 2017
Wednesday 15th Nov
Terri Comerford
Geraldine Harper
Thursday 16th Nov
Lauren Rigg
???????
Friday 17th Nov
Maggie Helmn
Louise Lowcock
Anna Brooks
????????
2nd Break (12:30pm)
????????
Wednesday 22nd Nov
Trish McNamara
Geraldine Harper
Thursday 23rd Nov
Di Firth
Felicity Dunn
Friday 24th Nov
Louise Lowcock
Niah Brown
Anna Firth
??????
2nd Break (12:30pm)
Lauren Rigg
Wednesday 29th Nov
Terri Comerford
Claire McInnes
Thursday 30th Nov
Lauren Rigg
???????
Friday 1st Dec
SCHOOL
FINSHES
12:00PM No Tuckshop
Ideally, we need 2 volunteers for Monday & Wednesday and 4 for
Friday 1st Break and 2 for 2nd Break.
If you are available to do extra days or know someone who would
like to help on the same day as you, please let me know.
If you cannot make it on your rostered day, please phone or text
me so a replacement can be found.
I do appreciate every minute you volunteer at St Rita’s Tuck
Shop. Renee Schafer 0411 523 969
