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TERM DATES FOR 2012
End of Term 1 Friday 30th
March
Anzac Day 25th
April
(Public Holiday)
Term 2 16th
April – 22nd
June
Term 3 9th July – 21st Sept
Term 4 8th
October – 7th
Dec
Mass Friday 8:45am led by 4TN
Friday Whole School Assembly – 6S
9 MARCH District Soccer
13 MARCH
District AFL
21 MARCH
Year 1 Easter Hat Parade
22 MARCH
Year 5 Reconciliation
27 MARCH
2G Seussical Broadway Night
28 MARCH
Year 6 Performance in Hall
Patricia Bernard visit – Writing Made Easy
29 MARCH
2H Royal Dinner
No 7 7th March 2012
6th March Michelangelo was born this day in 1475. As
renaissance painter, sculptor, architect, poet and genius, he came to his work with great humility:
The more the marble wastes the more the statue
grows. In this season of forgiveness what do we need to
chip away at in order for the hidden beauty within to be revealed?
Newsletter Changes Since the commencement of the Term I have been working with Evette on changing the layout of our newsletter. We are moving towards an electronic copy only of the newsletter which will be published on the website weekly or emailed home. As mentioned previously there are a lot of background changes that need to be made before you may see the changes in the foreground. We appreciate your patience during this transition time. Please contact the office if you cannot access the newsletter electronically. Fee Payment School fees will be coming home this week. If you do not receive your account by Friday please contact Teresa for a reprint. The due date for payment of these fees will be Friday 23rd March. If any family is unable to settle the account in full please advise me in writing or email [email protected] so that alternative arrangements can be made Our school offers a number of payment options including payment plans. For more information on how a payment plan can assist you to manage your school fee account please contact Teresa 5541 2005.
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
School Photos School Photos will be held on Wednesday 19th March. Full FORMAL uniform is to be worn that day. Please ensure that black shoes are worn. Proofs will be sent home for ordering approx. one week after the photos are taken. Kindy 2013 The development of the kindergarten at St Mary’s is well under way. The Scenic Rim Regional Council has approved our development application and tenders are being called for the construction of the facility. Construction will commence in April/May and the facility completed by the end of September. The kindergarten will be located between the Parish centre and the playground opposite the Prep classrooms. There are still vacancies for 2013 and enrolment information is available from the school office or at www.bne.catholic.edu.au . Enrolment forms will be sent in April to all families that have expressed interest. Your enrolment will be confirmed when these forms are returned but it is anticipated that everyone who has already expressed interest will be accepted. If you need further information please contact Terry Farrelly at [email protected] or on (07)30337472. Anti Bullying Week Next week is Anti Bullying Week. We will have a special focus on teaching the children strategies to stop any bullying that may be happening at school. As parents you could support this by talking to the children about what they should do if they are bullied or see any one else being bullied. For your information, please take a moment to read the attached extract from our Bullying Policy Excursion Fundraising A substantial cost to excursions is the transport getting to and from the excursion. On average the cost for this service is $600.00. Please keep in mind that Pauls Collect-A-Cap is a great way to raise funds for the purpose as we receive 10c for every marked bottle top that we receive. If you have any caps please send them to the office. Playgroup I would like to extend a big thank you to all of you who came along to our first Playgroup. It was great to see so many little people running around and enjoying themselves. Please feel welcome to join us at any time. It is a great way to meet new people. International Women’s Day Each year around the world, International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8.
Thousands of events occur not just on this day but throughout March to mark the economic,
political and social achievements of women. This year’s theme is CONNECTING GIRLS,
INSPIRING FUTURES.
Tim Stinson – Principal
John 2:13-2 Jesus throws the merchants out of the Temple
This Friday we will listen to this story. It is a little scary because Jesus becomes very angry
and violent. He became angry because besides desecrating His father’s house with money
changing and the selling of animals for sacrifice, the merchants were probably charging the
poor people who came to offer sacrifices, inflated rates (hence the money changers).
RELIGION
The injustice stirred in Jesus a response of anger and action. As followers of Jesus we are
called to rage against injustice also. Project Compassion informs us of some of the injustices
in the world and provides us with opportunities to help to do something.
Project Compassion, Week 2, brings you the story of Khin. Khin is 10 years old and lives in Ranong, Thailand, just over the border from
Burma. Here the children of migrant workers find it difficult to get into schools. Often they cannot afford fees, do not know the language or do not have the correct paperwork. With support from Caritas Australia, Khin and her friends can attend community-based learning centres offering them primary education and a bridge into Thailand’s school system. Your donation to Project Compassion can help children like Khin to learn and grow towards a more hopeful future.www.caritas.org.au
Please note that 4TN will lead our Mass this Friday at 8:45am
not 7J as previously stated.
The Choir will be performing at the Holy Thursday Mass on Thursday 5th April. Please
return the form previously sent home if your child will be participating in this event.
Green Dress Day
Next Friday is St Patrick’s Day. We will be encouraging the children to wear green for a gold
coin donation. Half of the proceeds will go to Project Compassion and the other half will go
towards fundraising to help minimise costs for excursions.
Trish Dunn – APRE
Making Jesus Real - IS THAT A WANT OR A NEED?
This week our focus is on wants and needs. A need is something you have to have, something you can't do without. A good example is food. If you don't eat, you won't survive for long. Many people have gone days without eating, but they
eventually ate a lot of food. You might not need a whole lot of food, but you do need to eat. A want is something you would like to have. It is not absolutely necessary, but it would be a good thing to have. A good example is music. Now, some people might argue that music is a need because they think they can't do without it. But you don't need music to survive. You do need to eat.
Our School Wide Positive Behaviour Focus for the week is our school rule – Sit, Chew, we
move when we’re through. This falls under the “BE Respectful’ component of our
Program.
FOCUS FOR THE WEEK
THURSDAY
Titans Visit
FRIDAY
District Rugby League Trials
District Soccer Trials BOOKCLUB DUE THIS
Mass – 4TN FRIDAY 9th MARCH.
Assembly – 6S ORDERS WILL BE
TUESDAY PROCESSED FRIDAY TO
District AFL TRY AND HAVE BOOKS
NUDE FOOD DAY BACK BY END OF TERM
WEDNESDAY
SCHOOL PHOTOS
Please note there will be the option to purchase sausages on the Thursday if you have not
returned forms to the office for the sausage sizzle, however it will be on a first in first served
basis. Thank you.
2nd Friday 09.03.12 Deb Bishoff, Susan Shay & Ann Payne
2nd Monday 12.03.12 Selena Wilkie
Please be reminded that Fr Bernie has asked the children to not buy licorice during the Lent
season.
Thank you
Fiona Tilley – Convenor
Thank you to those who were present at our first "Books and Bubbles" evening. It was a very
enjoyable night and everyone present agreed must be repeated soon.
We still don't have many photos of children reading to put up on our display. As each class
comes in the children check out who is there so I know they would love to see themselves
IN THE CLASSROOM
TUCKSHOP
LIBRARY NEWS
Sausage Sizzle Thursday
8th March at lunchtime
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
there. This is a competition with prizes and finishes soon.
Today is World Read Aloud Day so please try to take the time to read to your child/children
especially for today. It is really important that Dads share the story time with their children
especially for boys who are reluctant readers so maybe the Dads can be part of our school's
World Read Aloud Day.
Mary & Carmel
Happy birthday and best wishes from everyone at St Mary’s to the following
students:
Sofiya Bentley, Emily Griffin & Joel Mugridge
The Logan Deanery and the
John Paul II Centre for Family and Life presents
Saturday 7th July 2012, 9.00am to 5.30pm
St Edward the Confessor Parish and School,
104 Chatswood Road, Daisy Hill
Child Minding available
For more information contact: JPII Centre for Family and Life
Ph: 07 3366 2188 email: [email protected]
Community Netball Challenge
Beaudesert and District Netball Association held a 'Community Netball Challenge' in honour
of the 30 years service to the community. St Mary's registered a staff team in the
competition. The team consisted of Mr Matthew Stark, Mrs Cathy Stark, Mrs Barb Watt, Mr
Michael Watt, Mrs Dianne Hardy, Mrs Karen Hickey, Mr Colin Hickey, Emily Hickey, Miss
Dearne Chapman and Mrs Diane McClure. We collected two awards, Mrs Barb Watt -
Sportsmanship Award and Mr Matthew Stark - Best Dive Award. Despite the rain we had a
great afternoon and thank the Netball club for hosting such an event.
District Rugby League
This Friday Mrs Jamieson and Mr Stark will be taking the under 12 and and under 11 boys
teams to the Beaudesert District trials. We hope the boys play to the best of their ability.
PARISH NEWS
SPORTS NEWS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
ARTS AFTER SCHOOL
Tuesday – Hip Hop
Wednesday – Zumba / Groove
Thursday – Kung Fu / Tai Chi
Cost: $80 / Term + $10 Display Performance = $90 Total
Times: 3pm – 4pm ~ 5 - 8 yr olds
4pm – 5pm ~ 9 – 12/13 yr olds
5pm – 6pm ~ 13 – Adults
Ph: 0412 628 431 Email:[email protected] Facebook: Arts After School
Mobile Muster
We have a collection box in the Office for any mobile phones to be disposed of. We send the
old phones to Mobile Muster for recycling.
More than 90% of the materials in mobile phones can be recovered
Materials recovered can be used to make batteries, fence posts, jewellery, plastic
pallets and stainless steel- to name just a few.
So please send those old phones in.
Printer and photocopier Cartridges
Please send us all types of inkjet, toner cartridges and toner bottles. We recycle these
through Planet Ark.
Recycling of plastics from tuckshop
This is the next stage of our recycling project. We are in the process of sourcing bins and
making posters, and we should be ready for this action in a few weeks time. Our Year 7
Environment Committee are responsible for educating the children about the recycling of
their plastic containers.
Nude Food Day
We had a practice run for Nude Food Day yesterday. It was
great to see so many children participating. Thank you to
those parents who made the extra effort in sending “nude”
lunch. We will be holding Nude Food Day again on
Tuesday. Please ensure that lunches are free of paper,
plastic, foam and foil. Thank you.
For all your ironing needs
please call Naomi 0408 093 818
THE ARTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
SUSTAINABILITY
Beaudesert Soul Pattinson Chemist will be
having a Grand Opening day on Friday
16th March. There will be a Jumping
Castle, Farm Animals, Face Painting,
Balloons, Naturopath Consulations, Blood
Pressure Testing and Slimm tasting.
Come in and join the fun - 10am - 4pm.
For further information call 55410998.
I have free tickets to a sensational business Bootcamp being held in Brisbane on 24-25 March
… If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, salesperson, consultant, coach or anyone who
wants behind-the-scenes access to the formula becoming unstoppable in business, you just
can't miss this! These tickets are valued at $2,097 each – to get a ticket for free head to
www.yourfamilyyourmoney.com/bootcamp to book your seat and put my name (Megan
Ferguson) in the space for the ticket number!
"How to Train Your Dragon"
Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Thursday 29th March @ 11am
(can't attend due to the Year 2 Royal Dinner)
1 adult & 1 child ticket available
Worth $90 sell for $70ono
Call Tracy on 0409 626 044
Girls in League – Rugby League is no longer ‘just for boys’
Beaudesert & District Junior Rigby League are very excited
about the prospect of fielding an all-girls team in the 2012
season. We are seeking girls aged 14 – 17 years who love their
footy and would like to join. If this interests you please give
Shelly a call on 0447755866.
Gold Coast Junior Rugby League will be hosting ‘Come and Try Days’ for girls interested in
playing on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th March. The girl’s competition is expected to have
six teams from the Gold Coast region and is scheduled for kick off in May.
Referees
Do you have a passion for Rugby League?
Would you like to be a part of Rugby League refereeing?
If so, become a Modified or International Rules referee by completing a one-day course to
gain your accreditation.
Not only will you improve your health and fitness, you will also join a great group of
passionate Rugby League referee’s.
A list of courses is being offered by the Gold Coast Rugby League Referees Association to
help you attain referee accreditation.
Download the list of courses including course dates and costs from the web site -
www.goldcoastjuniorrugbyleague.com.au
Contact your local club today to find out how you can help them out; or contact Eddie Gale
(president GCD Referees): Phone -0411 819 974 or Email – [email protected]
Many thanks
Shelly Currie
At St Mary’s …..
We want our children to enjoy school through positive interactions with adults and other students in a
happy and safe environment whereby they develop a sense of achievement, pride in their school and a
healthy self-esteem.( School Mission Statement)
To support this end –we
Do not tolerate bullying
Definition of Bullying
A person is bullied or victimized when he or she is exposed repeatedly, and over time, to negative
action on the part of one or more persons.
Bullying involves ;
a desire to hurt
a hurtful action
a power imbalance
[typically] rejection
an unjust use of power
evident enjoyment of the aggressor
sense of being oppressed on the part of the victim
1. What is Bullying?
Physical
Hitting, kicking, punching
Pushing, shoving, spitting
Making rude or threatening gestures
Taking or damaging something which belongs to someone else
Forcing others to hand over food, money or something that
belongs to them
Making someone do something they don’t want to
Verbal
Name calling
Teasing
Threatening
Making fun of someone because of their appearance, physical
characteristics , cultural or economic background
Making fun of someone’s actions
Indirect
Excluding others from the game or group
Spreading untrue stories about others
Placing untrue information or modified images on the internet
Placing information on the internet about somebody without
permission
Using mobile phones to harass others.