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Assembly Wednesdays 2:15pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday 15 September
Dance Cart Concert Yrs 3-6
LAST DAY OF TERM 3
Tuesday 3 October
FIRST DAY OF TERM 4
Wednesday 4 October
St Francis’ Feast Day
Guardian Angels’ School
Newsletter
14 September 2017
www.guardianangelswynnum.qld.edu.au School: [email protected] P&F: [email protected]
Dear Parents and Guardians Welcome to the last few days of Term 3. Thank you for a wonderful term! I truly hope you have the opportunity to relax and escape the daily grind over the vacation period. I look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, 3 October. R U Okay?
Did you know that today is ‘R U Okay’ day? The mission of this initiative is to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life. Perhaps today is
the day you ask someone you’re concerned about?
Instrumental Music Program – 2018 (Date Claimer)
As you are aware, the school is looking at introducing an Instrumental Music Program for students in Years 4, 5 and 6 in 2018. Following on the returned EOI forms, Cassie Muir (Instrumental teacher) will hold a parent information night on Tuesday, 10 October at 6.30pm in the Parish Hall. We will share our vision for the program and answer any queries parents may have. St Francis’ Feast Day – 4 October
I am flagging a very special day that occurs in the first week back of next term. On Wednesday, 4 October we will celebrate the Feast Day of St Francis. We will start the celebrations with a Feast Day Mass at 9 am and this will be followed by buddy activities as our students learn about the life and spirituality of our beloved St Francis of Assisi. Staffing News
From the beginning of Term 4, Cintia May, will be working at St Sebastian’s, Yeronga, as their Guidance Counsellor. This appointment is until the end of Term 4, 2017. In Cintia’s absence, we warmly welcome Anne Orrick back to GA. Anne was here relieving Cintia while she was on LSL. I know you join me in wishing Cintia all the best in her new role for Term 4.
Stay Safe over the holidays
Peace be with you
Craig
Principal
APA
APRE
PLL
Parish Priest
Craig Acret
Dawn Morrissey
Debbie Young
Nicole Waller
Fr John Spiteri
Phone
Parish Office
OSHC
3396 4486
3393 4980
0429 428 768
Students arriving
after the bell must
be signed in at the
office.
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APRE News
Parent Teacher Interviews This year we made the decision to move Parent Teacher Conferences from the end of Term Two to Term 1. This decision was based around parents, teachers and students having an opportunity of setting learning goals for students to work towards throughout the year. We are now offering parents the opportunity of once again meeting with their child’s class teacher as the year draws towards a close. These interviews are entirely optional, unlike those held in Term 1. If you don’t feel a need to again meet with your child’s teacher, there is no need to make an appointment at all. However, should you wish to have a further interview with your child’s teacher, you are invited to contact them directly to arrange a mutually convenient time. These interviews will take place in the second week of Term 4, from 9 October to 13 October. These interviews will not be booked through the online booking system PTO, but directly with your child’s teacher. 2018 Book Lists Booklists for students entering Years 1-6 will be distributed in the first week of Term 4. The online ordering system through School and Office Supplies will open on Tuesday 3 October. Ordering details will be displayed on the booklist, with delivery available to your home or workplace. Please observe the closing dates for orders. Booklists for students entering Prep in 2018 will be included in the information pack which they will receive on Orientation Day. Please note that Prep book packs will have a later due back by date than the other year levels. Dance Cart Concert The Dance Cart performance for students in Years 3-6 will take place tomorrow, commencing at 1.40pm in the shed. Parents are most welcome to join us for this celebration. The order of dances is printed below for your information. 1. Opening Dance 2. 3R – Can’t Stop The Music 3. 3B – Thank God I’m a Country Boy 4. 3Y – Locomotion 5. 3B – Great Balls of Fire 6. 4B – Holiday 7. 4Y – Bad 8. 4R – Party Started 9. 4G – Stayin Alive 10. 5R – I Gotta Feeling 11. 5B – 9 to 5 12. 5/6Y – Born This Way 13. 6B – Another One Bites The Dust 14. 6R – Can’t Stop The Feeling I hope all our families have a wonderful and safe holiday break! Dawn Morrissey
APA News
Virtue The virtue of the week is Unity. Unity helps people work and live together peacefully. When we practise unity, we feel connected to
everyone and everything. Unity brings harmony, like the music made by different instruments in an orchestra. Unity comes when we value all people. The joy of one is the joy of all. The hurt of one is the hurt of all. The honour of one is the honour of all. We are practising unity, when we:
Treat all people as members of one human
family;
See the gifts in differences;
Refuse to join in when others express
prejudice;
Solve conflict through listening and finding
solutions;
Care for the earth and all living things; and
Act like a peacemaker wherever you go.
St Francis Day On Wednesday 4 October, we will celebrate the feast day of St Francis of Assisi. On this day we will start
with a whole school Mass in the Shed led by Father John at 9am. All students will receive a special treat at lunchtime. Classes will then be involved in St Francis themed activities throughout the day in their classrooms and with their buddies.
Prayer Blessings for the school holidays , Debbie Young
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Japanese News
On Sunday 10 September, a group of Guardian Angels' students participated in the Brisbane Japanese Speak-ing Competition held at Griffith University.
Congratulations to the following students on their wonderful achievements at the competition:
• India Poots (Yr 6) 5th Place Medal
• Olivia Briggs (Yr 6) Highly Commended
• Aphroditte Vourdousis (Yr 5) Highly Commended
• Yazmyn O'Grady (Yr 5) Highly Commended
• Taj Kucurs (Yr 5) Highly Commended
• Anja Stewart (Yr 5) Highly Commended
Merissa Rogers
P&F News
The P&F has a dedicated email address. Feel free to contact us at: [email protected]
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Term 3 10 July 15 Sept Term 4 3 Oct 1 Dec
Tuckshop Roster
Tues
3 Oct
Thurs
5 October
Fri
6 October
Elizabeth
O’Flaherty
Melissa Mitchell
Louisa Vourdousis Bev Caton
2017 Term Dates
Parent Portal News
General News
FOUND The missing red Hot Wheels bike with a black helmet has been found. Can the owner please contact GA’s reception. Thank you all for your assistance. Earn and Learn The last day of the Earn and Learn stickers program is
tomorrow, Friday 15 September. Thank you for your support.
Guardian Angels’ School is pleased to announce that
our Parent Portal has now been upgraded.
Our Parent Portal is the main method of keeping you
up-to-date with important school information.
New features
• New look and feel
• Easier to use Report Absence page
• Your child’s information found easily on the
home page
• Paperless permission forms
• Slide show on home page
• Translate feature lets you see information
(excluding the content of documents) in your
choice of language.
Of course, all our previous features are still there
including calendar and announcements, school
documents, staff contacts, enrolment and fee
information as well as your child’s timetable, teacher
names, classes, attendance reports, NAPLAN and even
report cards.
As always, you’ll need your email address and
password to login. Forgotten your password? You can
reset it here.
Log in and enjoy!
BCE Upgrade News
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Parish Weekend Mass Times
Guardian Angels' Church Saturday 6pm, Sunday 7am, 9am, 6pm
St Joseph the Worker Church Sunday 8am
Nazareth House Chapel Sunday 9.30am
Iona College Chapel Sunday 7.30am
Afternoon Pick Up Zone Roster
GA PUZ MC PUZ
M Tracie Porter Bridget Wright
T Tracie Porter Natalie O’Grady
W Tracie Porter Natalie O’Grady
T Nathalie Pallandre
Hanna Miley
Help Needed
Please
F Help Needed Please Tracy Allom
Opening Times Monday 8am – 8.30am Tuesday 2.30pm – 3.00pm Friday 8.10am – 8.45am
Second Hand Uniform Shop News
PG Cadence Dolan PR Emily Smith PY Alex Millar
Van Florentine
1B Darcy O’Flaherty
Minnie Searles 1G Malik Ortega 1R
Joel Jijo
Eve Bunting
Estella Laube
Harry Bell
2B Amelia Oldham
William O’Neil 2G
Charlie Dalton
Kohen Loskill
Archie Borg
Max Cole
2Y Austin McKillop
Jacob Aldridge
3B Sasha Reddy Cholleti 3Y Logan Cronk 4B Isha Tolli
4G Charlie Wright 4Y Geordie Whitney
Hunter Perry 5R
Milly Doyle
Kiarnna Banfield
6B
Sabrina Vickers
Christian Lawes
Chloe Stall
5/6Y Olivia McDonald
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Aim High and Fly
Congratulations to Lillie Clancy (Prep Blue) who won 3 silver medals at the 2017 State Championships for Inline Speed Skating on Saturday 9 September. Lillie came 2nd in the 300m time trial, 500m and 750m track with the gold medalist being 3 years her senior! Congratulations Lillie!
Community News
