Introducing Italian - Amazon S3...Introducing Italian It is with great delight that I am sharing with our school community the news that in 2020, we will be providing Italian lessons

Introducing Italian

It is with great delight that I am sharing with our school community the news that in 2020, we will be providing Italian lessons to all children in Years 4 - 6. Mrs Alicia Ninnes is a fully qualified LOTE Teacher and a very familiar face in our school. Alicia will be providing 45minute lessons on a weekly basis. Mrs Samantha Winterburn is a parent of our school community and this year relocated from Italy to Australia with her beautiful family. Samantha will be volunteering her time to teach the Italian basics to children in the early years. You may very well hear phrases such as:

Si. Yes.

No. No.

Per favore. Please.

Grazie. Thank you.

Prego. You're welcome.

Mi scusi. Excuse me.

Mi dispiace. I am sorry.

Buon giorno. Good morning.

Or, your child / children may be asking for pizza, lasagne or risotto to appear on the dinner menu!!!!

We are absolutely thrilled to be able to provide specialist Language lessons at our school. If you would like any further information regarding the lessons, please pop into the office.

Week 8| Term 4| 2019

Colette Williams

Principal

SPIRIT OF MERCY GUIDING ME, STRENGTHENING ME, CHALLENGING ME

We have reached that time of the year, when the Christmas season takes on a whole new level of joyful, yet frenetic activity. This time of the year can be filled with so much pressure and preparation behind making a “perfect” Christmas. I believe that we need to remind ourselves of the real meaning of Christmas. Christmas means so much more than receiving presents from loved ones. Christ!!! He is the reason for the season! Many times, children are caught up in the materialistic side of Christmas. This can overshadow the joy of Christmas by making us stress out about gifts, parties, and too much food. If you do encounter one of these scenarios, and you probably will, remember to stop and think about what God intended us to celebrate: the birth of His Son.


God Bless

Colette Williams

APRE


Swimming Carnival We would like to thank Mrs Julie Muir for all of the love that she has invested into her role as Swimming Instructor this year. The children have responded very positively to her instructions and lesson delivery. Thank you to Trent from the Bowen Town Pool for being such a super cool Swimming Coach. Oh what fun the children have had each week. We also would like to thank Mrs Catherine Antonio for coordinating the Swimming Carnival once again this year. Catherine, you are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you to all the parents who were able to attend this

event. Congratulations to Foley House for being victorious as the 2019 Swimming Carnival Winners!!!! See more photos on Facebook.


Week 9

4 Dec Awards Night 6pm

6 Dec MMBDO— Break Up Pool

Party 9am—12noon

News from our Chaplain……

Thank you so much for your donations of non-perishables

to the SVDP charity who will make up food parcels for

Christmas. Many families will appreciate a hamper to

brighten their Christmas. Thank you to all children who

have attended weekend Mass and to those who served

with Fr Thomas. He loves to see all the little angels on the

altar and in the pews with their families who ‘grow’ the

congregation! The Mini Vinnies all went to Murroona

Gardens on Wednesday to sing carols to the residents for

Christmas. Thank you children for your wonderful

volunteer work in visiting the elderly throughout the year.

God Bless you!

The children have also attended Reconciliation today to

cleanse their souls in preparation for the coming of Christ

at Christmas.

Year 6 students experienced a retreat this week to bank

their memories of each other and the primary school they

are inevitably leaving behind. You are always welcome to

return and visit us here at St Mary’s Catholic School.

Are we feeding the flock with nurturing words and

actions? Are we gazing in wonder at the Lord?

(Messenger of St Anthony)

My contact details: Phone: 47861203

Email: [email protected]


Last Day of School

Friday 6th December, 2019

Students to arrive at school

normal time prior to 8.30am

Bus arrives for pick up of

all children 8.:45 am

Bus to Bowen Swimming Pool

Please bring a plate of food to

share

Parents to pick-up children

from

the Bowen Swimming Pool

at 12noon!!!

mailto:[email protected]



Congratulations to YCDI Awardees for this week:

Back L to R: Ruby Prossor, Ruby Busch, Karlee Gee, Samara Selvakumar, Brianna Ninnes

Middle L to R: Beau Roach, Chelsea Woodward, Sophie Winterburn, Denzel Forskitt

Front L to R: Tarlayah McLennan and Keira Lane.

Congratulations to Principal Awardees for this week:-

Back L to R: Elle Young, Ruby Busch, Samara Selvakumar, Leland Acton.

Front L to R: Mica McVeigh, Dexter McLachlan, Beau Roach and Harry Menzies.

Congratulations to Persia Kirk Yr 4, who

was the YCDI Book awardee this week.



LUCKY DIPS

WILL BE ON SALE AT

THE AWARDS AND CONCERT

NIGHT

WEDNESDAY 4TH DECEMBER

2019

6 Dec Ivan Poljakovic

14 Dec Matilda Smith

16 Dec Harry Menzies

17 Dec Keira Lane

17 Dec Zac Lowcock

17 Dec Cooper Nelson

24 Dec Alexis Gilliland

29 Dec Domingo del Solar

Father Thomas

And

St Mary’s Bowen Parish Family

Invite you to join us in

Celebrating the Birth of

Jesus at our

Christmas Masses.

Mass times are as follows:

Christmas Eve starts with Carol singing

At 5.30pm followed by Mass at

6.30pm

Christmas Day Mass is at 8am.

Outside School Hours Care

Meeting on Thursday

5th December 2019

5.30pm St Mary’s School Staffroom

Alana Crouch from the Diocesan

Office, Townsville will be in

attendance.

If you are interested in using this initiative at

St Mary’s Catholic School, we hope you are able

to attend this meeting.



Local Legends Congratulations to Mr Kevin Baxter who is

our Local Legend for this week.

Kevin is a local solicitor and has been a very

active member of the St Mary’s Catholic

School P and F Association for many years.

We thank you Kevin for all you have

contributed to our school and community.



2020 Office Hours Our school office will re-open Tuesday 21st January to Thursday 23rd January, 2020

from 8.:00 am—3.:30 pm..

Friday 24th January, 2020 the office will be closed due to a

Staff Professional Development day.

Phone 07 47861203 or email: [email protected] for all enquiries.

Semester 2 Reports

All student Semester 2 Reports will be available through the school Compass Portal on Wednesday 4th December 2019. If you do not already have access to the Compass App, please call in to the school office to obtain the letter of details, including username and password. Thank you.

Starboard Café North Qld Cruising Yacht Club

1 Starboard Drive Bowen

Open Thursday to Monday

11am—6pm

Closed Tuesday and Wednesday



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