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“EVERY CHILD MATTERS”
CHANGE OF TIMES AND DATES due to weather conditions
1. MacIntyre Zone Netball, League & Soccer now WEDNESDAY 3rd April 2. Easter Liturgy now TUESDAY 2nd April 9:00am 3. Mud Warrior now TUESDAY 2nd April from 10:00am
Dear Parents and Caregivers
Welcome to the penultimate week of Term 1. Next week promises to be a very busy week with Parent/Teacher
Interviews, the Easter Liturgy, Mud Warrior and Cross Country. The ‘Mud Warrior Challenge’ should be a great
event to raise funds for Caritas. We encourage all students to take part (if they can’t complete an obstacle, they
can run around it). I have coerced many staff and Fr Hermi to be competitors on the day. Parents and families
are welcome to attend and cheer their children on from 11.15 am.
We have experienced a productive and positive start to the year and encourage the children to have a good rest during the holidays, so that they can arrive back at school next term fresh and ready to continue the rigour of learning.
Vale Rodney Stevenson On behalf of the St Mary’s community, we offer our sincere condolences to Dusty and Bec, on the passing of Rodney last Friday, 21 March 2019. May he rest in peace.
Parent/Teacher Interviews These interviews will take place on Tuesday, 2 April 2019 from 3.15pm. I strongly encourage all parents to make
an appointment to discuss their child’s progress this year.
Pupil Free Day Term 1 A reminder that the school term finishes on Thursday, 4 April 2019. St Mary’s Staff and all other Toowoomba Catholic Schools will be involved with in-servicing on Friday, 5 April 2019.
Open Day 2019 – Friday 24 May (Prep – Year 10) The school is holding an Open Day on Friday 24 May. We will start the day with an assembly at 8.45am, followed by open classrooms whilst the students work, until 10.45am. A morning tea will be provided at 10.45am for all visitors to the school.
The premise for holding an open day, is to showcase our school to parents, prospective parents and the community in general. We cordially invite ALL our parents and prospective parents to visit the school at some
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Phone: 0746711730 Fax: 0746711145
Absentee Hotline: 0746712063 Email: [email protected]
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Student Protection Officers: Mrs Kristina Griffiths, Mrs Emma Farrow Blue Card Registrar: Mrs Liesl Richards
St Mary’s P & F: [email protected]
Term 1 Week 9
Wednesday 27 March 2019
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time during the morning. Visitors will be able visit all our classes from Prep to the Secondary School and see the wonderful teaching and learning that is taking place in the school. Please spread the word to your friends and family about our Open Day and encourage any prospective parents to attend on the day. (Grandparents are welcome too). I’m sure that most of the children would love to see their parents visiting the school whilst they are learning.
New Secondary Building We are awaiting the final financial considerations to be completed by the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office and we expect construction to commence by the end of April.
Enrolling for Prep 2020 We are currently accepting enrolment applications for students to commence Prep next year. Children born between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015 are eligible for enrolment. I particularly urge parents with children already at the school not to delay, as enrolment numbers are already healthy. We will have to “cap” the number of students in Prep as we do not have the space to hold a third prep class in 2020.
Quote of the Week “Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.”
John Paul II
Best wishes for the week ahead. Brett Pollard Principal
With Week 9 almost behind us, holidays are beckoning. Before we get to holidays however, Week 10 is jam packed with lots of fantastic whole school activities to finish what has been a great first term. PLEASE NOTE DATES CAREFULLY AS CHANGES HAVE OCCURRED:
Tuesday Parent Teacher Interviews – 3.15pm to 6.30pm Centenary Centre (all year levels)
Easter Liturgy – 9am to 9.30am – Centenary Centre
Mud Warrior – 10am to 1.30pm – school grounds Wednesday Volleyball vs Inglewood SHS – 3.15pm to 4.45pm Centenary Centre Thursday Cross Country – 8.25am to 1.00pm – Riddles Oval (see information below) Friday PUPIL FREE DAY
Amongst all of the exciting events that we have on, the end of term sees a strong emphasis on finalising assessment and units of work for the term, particularly in the secondary school. It is important that students maintain study and homework routines as appropriate for their year level to ensure that they finish the term with the best outcomes possible.
Representative Sport Over the next week we have a large number of St Mary’s student attending MacIntyre Zone trials for Rugby League, Netball, Soccer (Wednesday 3 April) and Basketball (Monday 1 April). We wish all of our trialists the very best of luck and look forward to seeing a good representation of our students progress through to Darling Downs trials.
IMPORTANT DATES
DATE EVENTS
Mon 1st Apr Darling Downs Basketball
Tues 2nd Apr Mac Zone Cricket Easter Liturgy Mud Warrior Parent Teacher Interviews 3.15pm onwards
Wed 3rd Apr Mac Zone League, Netball & Soccer
Thurs 4th Apr Cross Country
Fri 5th Apr Pupil Free Day (Diocese) LAST DAY OF TERM 4
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State Swimming Championships This week has seen St Mary’s very strongly represented at Chandler in the State Swimming Championships. At the time of writing there was still a day of swimming to go, but already our students have achieved excellent results. Congratulations to the following St Mary’s Darling Down Representatives:
Wilbur Wood (U10) 9th 50m Back, 12th 100m Breast, 4 x 50m Free Relay 8th, Medley Relay 8th
Scarlett Richards (U10) Medley Relay 13th, 4 x 50m Relay 17th , 24th 50m Butterfly
Billy Spicer (U10) 4 x 50m Free Relay 8th, Medley Relay – 8th
Fred Prosser (U11) Medley Relay 18th, 4 x 50m Relay 18th Molly Jekyll (U12) Medley Relay 13th, 4 x 50m Relay 12th
One of the challenges of going to a big meet like a State Championships is performing under what is often a self-inflicted pressure in a new performance environment. In addition to the great results above, it has been fantastic to hear that in most events our swimmers achieved Personal Bests (PBs) which in itself is brilliant. Well done Wilbur, Scarlett, Billy, Fred and Molly!
St Mary’s Parish School Cross Country Next Thursday 4 April is our whole school cross country event. This promises to be a fantastic opportunity for individual and house competition and a great way to finish Term 1 as a whole school.
Please note the following information in regards to this event:
Time 8.25am drop off to Riddles Oval.
Buses All buses have been notified that St Mary’s students are to be dropped at Riddles Oval.
Uniform House Shirt with HPE uniform and hat.
Lunch A canteen and coffee van will be in operation at the rugby club throughout the day. There will be
no tuckshop at school for second break.
District Selection Up to 6 male and 6 female students will be selected to attend district trials. Eligible students will
be given an information letter and forms at the completion of the race.
Course Maps Included in this correspondence.
Spectators Are very welcome – seating available in the rugby grandstand.
After the event P-2 students will be bussed back to school and Year 3 to 10 students will walk back to school. If
you are taking your child home after the cross country, please ensure that you see their classroom
teacher prior to departing.
Age Championships Age champions will be named for students running in the 2003 to 2011 events.
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Approximate Race Marshalling and Start Times
9.00am Born 2005 (U14), 2004 (U15), 2003 (U16) – 4000m
9.05am Prep – 400m
9.40am Born 2006 (U13) – 3000m
9.45am Year 1 – 500m
10.20am Born 2007 (U12) – 3000m
10.25am Year 2 – 500m
10.45am Born 2011 (U8) – 800m
11.10am P-2 Presentation (bus back to school afterwards)
11.20am Born 2008 (U11) – 3000m
11.50am Born 2009 (U10) – 2000m
12.15pm Born 2010 (U9) – 1200m
12.50pm Year 3 to 10 Presentations (walk back to school)
Have a great week.
Dave Capra Deputy Principal [email protected]
Easter celebrations are just around the corner. The lead up to Easter, in particular Good Friday, is a sombre time in the Church’s calendar. It’s when we remember Christ’s suffering and ultimate sacrifice.
All students will attend an Easter liturgy next TUESDAY 2nd at 9am (before Mud Warrior) in the Centenary Centre. We warmly extend an invitation to any families, friends or parishioners who would like to join us.
Weekend Mass This weekend Mass will be celebrated at 9am on Sunday morning. After Mass, families have been invited to stay behind and join Fr Hermi for morning tea to help celebrate his birthday on Monday 1st April!
We wish Fr Hermi a very happy birthday for Monday!
Third Sunday of Lent 24th March 2019
Peter goes to a boarding school in the Solomon Islands which has experienced water shortages for 60 years. Previously, students would have to walk kilometres each day in search of clean water, which was particularly challenging for Peter who is living with a disablity. With Caritas Australia’s support, the school has created a new reliable water system. With more free time and fewer illnesses caused by dirty water, Peter can fulfil his hope of focusing on his studies, providing him with brighter future. Please donate to Project Compassion 2019 and help young people with disabilities gain access to clean water in the
Solomon Islands, providing hope for a brighter future. Lives change when we all give 100%. You can donate through Parish boxes and envelopes, by visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion or phoning 1800 024 413.
FROM THE APRE
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Secondary Tie Ceremony All new students in our secondary school will be presented with their new school ties (worn with their formal winter uniform) on Sunday 12 May at 6pm Mass. These ties are donated by members of the Parish and School. Please email me if you would like to donate a tie to a secondary student (normally $30.00). ([email protected])
Sacramental Program Is your child interested in furthering their faith development? I am seeking names of any student wishing to make their Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Communion this year. Please email me if your child would be interested. Please note, this is a simple process and one in which you will be very supported in.
Many blessings for the week ahead, Karra Suhr [email protected]
A sausage sizzle will be available of TUESDAY 2ND APRIL for SECOND BREAK
ONLY and MUST be pre-ordered by 1.00pm Monday 1st April.
No other items will be available for second break on this day. Ice blocks will be
able to be purchased after sausage sizzle however they are not pre-order.
Please see notice section for an order form.
Mathematicians of Goondiwindi I implore you all to take the challenge and pursue victory over the
‘Around The World Champ 1988’ Mrs Petrie.
Remember…you have youth on your side.
PLEASE Click here to nominate (or below)!
St Mary’s Multiplication Fact Championships
Monday 1st April 2019
1:45pm – 2:45pm
Centenary Centre
Teacher vs Parent vs Student
Click here to nominate
Nominations due Thursday 28th March
TUCKSHOP
EXTENSION AND ENRICHMENT
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MAKE IT MOVE THURSDAY!
First & Second Break – Library
Our box creations and catapults are almost complete!
Please feel free to visit the E&E Room to view the great student work!
TIMESTABLE CLUB THURSDAY
8:00am – 8:30am – Library
Year 2 – Year 6
Ms Anna Jones Extension & Enrichment Co-ordinator & Year 4/5/6 Middle Leader [email protected]
NOTICES
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