Thursday, 21st July Futsal Training U12 boys

12.30pm Icy Cup Sales 50c Maryknoll

Canteen lunch time Friday, 22nd July Rock on Stage 6pm Monday, 25th July Catholic Education Week Futsal Championship

Tournament U12 boys Tuesday, 26th July Parent Teacher Interviews

3.10pm in new Secondary Building

Year 12 Valedictory Sausage Sizzle - Second Lunch in Maryknoll Canteen

Parents’ Day Afternoon tea 3.30om College Boardroom

Wednesday, 27th July Futsal Training U12 boys Board Meeting 5.30pm Thursday, 28th July Year 1 Fire Education Visit Proposed Kingaroy Tafe

Careers Day Icy Cup Sales 50c in

Maryknoll Canteen at lunch time

Tuesday, 2nd August ICAS English Test Year 12 Valedictory Sausage

Sizzle - Second Lunch in Maryknoll Canteen

Wednesday, 3rd August Proposed Drama Excursion to

Brisbane

Term 3 - Week 2

Dear Parents, Carers and Friends of Saint Mary’s, In an interview for the Argentine weekly, Viva, Pope Francis submitted “Top 10 Tips” for bringing greater joy to one’s life. The following is a synthesis of his central points by Ron Rolheiser, OMI Ten Secrets to Happiness Live and let live. All of us will live longer and more happily if we stop trying to arrange other peoples’ lives. Jesus challenged us not to judge but to live with the tension and let God and history make the judgments. So we need to live by own convictions and let others do the same.

Be giving of yourself to others. Happiness lies in giving ourselves away. We need to be open and generous because if we with-draw into ourselves we run the risk of becoming self-centred and no happiness will be found there since “stagnant water becomes putrid.” Stop being negative. Needing to talk badly about others indicates low self-esteem. Negative thoughts feed unhappi-ness and a bad self-image. Positive thoughts feed happiness and healthy self-esteem. Don’t proselyte, respect others’ beliefs. What we cherish and put our faith into grows “by attraction, not by proselytizing.” Beauty is the one thing that no one can argue with. Cherish your values, but always act towards others with graciousness, charity, and respect. Work for peace. Peace is more than the absence of war and working for peace means more than not causing disharmony. Peace, like war, must be waged actively by working for justice, equality, and an ever-wider inclusivity in terms of what makes up our family. Waging peace is the perennial struggle to stretch hearts, our own and others, to accept that in God’s house there are many rooms and that all faiths, not least our own, are meant to be a house of prayer for all peoples. Head of Secondary 2017 On behalf of the Executive Director, the community of St Mary’s Catholic College, Kingaroy is pleased to announce the appointment of Mandy Sullivan to the position of Head of Secondary from the commencement of the 2017 school year. Mandy is currently the Deputy Head of Campus at Southern Cross Catholic College, De La Salle Campus, Scarborough. Mandy has held her current position for the past seven years and has had previous experience as Acting Principal at Mt Maria College, Petrie in 2014. Mandy has a Graduate Diploma in Education, a Masters of Education and is currently completing her Master of Educational Leadership. I take this opportunity to acknowledge the significant contribution of Sean Erwin who has held the roles of Deputy Principal for the last nine years and has been Acting Head of Secondary this year. Sean made the decision not to apply for the 2017 Head of Secondary position for personal and family reasons. We warmly welcome Mandy to Saint Mary’s Catholic College and congratulate her on her appointment.

Rock on Stage

$2 per person

entry fee

Rock on Stage We are really looking forward to gathering together for Rock on Stage this coming Friday evening. From what I have seen of the rehearsals, we are in for a fantastic night! The staff and parents and also working on something special. I hope to see you all there. God Bless Mrs Angela Myles Principal

Hair A reminder that the school policy with regards to formal uniform and hair is as follows: “Hair is to be kept neat, clean, tidy and cut no shorter than 10mm. Unsecured hair length to be no longer than the collar and must be above the eyebrows. Hair longer than collar length or below the eyebrow is to be secured. Hair ties are to be maroon, bottle green, black or white. Head bands are maroon, bottle green, black or white. Rats tails and tracks are not permitted.” This applies to all students at Saint Mary’s Catholic College. Rock on Stage. This Friday is Rock on Stage. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any concerns about costumes or any concerns regard-ing the performance. Looking forward to the gala night of nights! Assembly. The first P-6 assembly for this term is next Friday, 29th July at 2.00pm. Kind regards Ms Pam Radcliffe Head of Primary

Parent-Teacher Interviews Our Parent-Teacher interviews will be held on Tuesday, 26th July from 3:10pm to 8:00pm. Interviews will be of 10 minute duration. The interviews will take place in the new building and not in the Maryknoll Centre. Parent Teacher Online closes on Monday, 25th July at 9am. Kind regards Mr John Dalton APA

Catholic Education Week, 24–30 July 2016 Dear Parents/Caregivers Catholic Education Week will be celebrated across Queensland from 24 - 30 July this year. This annual event is held to promote the special ethos of Catholic schools and to highlight the great things that take place in Catholic schools every day. The theme for this year’s celebrations is: Opening Doors in the Year of Mercy. Catholic education strives to make a difference in the lives of those in our schools and in the wider community by challenging young people to live out the message of Jesus and to reach their full potential as compassionate, contributing, life-giving members of society. During Catholic Education Week 2016, Catholic education communities across Queensland are invited to celebrate and share how they are opening doors for others. There are 300 Catholic schools in Queensland that educate around 147,000 students and employ 19,000 teachers and staff, and

most will celebrate Catholic Education Week in some way. Here at Saint Mary’s, we are going to ask each homeroom class to commit to intentions each week that they will pray for using the Doors to Mercy themes; justice, treasure, forgiveness, wisdom, compassion, wholeness or unity, dialogue, peace and witness. Once the class chooses their theme, they develop prayer intentions as a class to suit the theme. Each member of the entire community is also invited to commit to an area or theme of Mercy that focuses them for the rest of the year. They have the opportunity to name that commitment in words and add it to our College Door of Mercy, located in the lower courtyard during Catholic Week. The initiative aims to highlight that every person, staff, students and families of the College have a role to play in Pope Francis’ call to mercy. Please come and make your own commitment by picking up a ‘door of intention’ from the front counter of the office. You can add it to the College Door yourself or the office staff will do it for you. We will also be holding a afternoon tea on Tuesday, 26th July for Parents’ Day. This will be located in the College Boardroom from 3.30pm. Come and enjoy a cuppa and some afternoon tea whilst waiting for your next parent teacher interview. I thank you for your ongoing support and look forward to seeing you during Catholic Education Week 2016. Kind regards Mr Martin Perrett APRE

Term 3 Fees Term 3 Fees Statements will be emailed to families this week and will be due for payment by Friday 5th August. Should you wish to pay earlier, you may use the same reference details as shown on your Term 2 fees statement. If you have any concerns regarding your account including instalment payments, please contact Finance Secretary, Briony Hoare in the office. While the College will accept payments by instalments, we do need to know the amount and timing of these payments and it’s preferred that these instalments be done via Direct Debit or BPay. Kind regards Miss Kym Schultz Business Manager

There is a lot of excess lost property located at Student Services. All items will be taken to St Vincent de Paul on Friday, 22nd July if it is not collected. Kind regards Mrs Michelle Binding Student Services

New stocks have arrived and we now have sock and skorts available in all sizes. We still have some of the old style uniforms available at really great prices. Uniform shop hours are Wednesday 8.00am - 11.00am and Thursday 1.00pm - 4.00pm. With thanks Mrs Joanne Bellert Uniform Shop Convenor

Welcome Back to all our Avid Readers! We start this week off with our normal borrowing and Reading programs. Included below are the library borrowing days. Please ensure your child has their library bag with them on their library borrowing days and that they are returning their books and readers on their day.

Prep A, Prep, B, Year 1A, Year 1B, Year 2 – Tuesdays Year 3 – Wednesdays

Year 4, Year 4/5, Year 5 – Mondays Year 6A, Year 6B – Fridays 2016 Premier’s Reading Challenge Once again this year, I am delighted to help P-7 students participate in the 2016 Premier’s Reading Challenge. As well as being fun, the challenge aims to boost children’s literacy skills by encouraging students to read widely for pleasure and learning, develop their imagination and cultivate a passion for literature. Research shows that young people who read for pleasure excel in a range of learning activities. Reading widely will bring untold benefits throughout their lives. The reading period for the 2016 Premier's Reading Challenge at Saint Mary’s started in May and closes Friday 26th August. This year the Premier has challenged all state and non-state school students from Prep to Year 2 to read or experience 20 books, Years 3 and 4 to read 20 books and Years 5 to 9 to read 15 books. ‘Experiencing’ books can include shared reading, listening to stories, or reading picture books. Students will have received a reading challenge record sheet and bookmark to help them keep track of the books they have read. Every student who completes the challenge will receive a Certificate of Achievement signed by the Premier. It will be my great pleasure to present these certificates to students in Term 4. For more information about Premier’s Reading Challenge, please visit: http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/readingchallenge/ You can play a big part in your children’s future by encouraging them to be part of this challenge. Book Club Book Club catalogues went out this week. Money and orders are due no later than Monday, 25th July 2016. Yours in reading Mrs Melanie Burr Teacher Librarian

Year 7 to Year 10 Assessment Calendars Assessment calendars will be distributed to 7-10 students during homeroom on Wednesday and Thursday this week. These calen-dars are essential for students to stay up to date with important deadlines and to manage their assessment progression throughout the term. Please don't hesitate to contact your child's homeroom teacher if you have not received one or require additional copies. Kind regards Mrs Angelique Arden Year 7 to Year 10 Teaching and Learning Leader

I have had a fabulous first week here at Saint Mary’s meeting some of the students and joining them in different classes and events such as Meals on Wheels, Community Night and a Choir trip to Brisbane. I have witnessed charity through the students and solidarity in these events. There are several opportunities coming up for students. Orana visit is on this Thursday 3pm to 4pm for those involved. Youth Group will begin in a few weeks time. This will take place after school at St Mary’s Church from 3.30pm – 6pm for students from Year 7 to 12. Keep an eye out for more information in the coming weeks. NET team the National Evangelisation Team will be visiting on Friday the 2nd of September on their way through to

Coonabarabran. The team consists of 11 young adults who have given their year to travelling around the country running retreats and encounter days for young people. They are very excited to be with us and to meet our young people. We will hold an event on the Friday night. More information to come.

Ignite Conference is on September school holidays 22nd through to the 25th in Brisbane. Ignite is the largest Catholic Youth

Conference in Australia with 2,000 young people attending, each night there is a rally with music and a guest speaker and during the day there are sessions with more inspiring guest speakers. This event is a huge encouragement for young people. For more information see www.igniteconference.com.au. If your child is interested please let them know to see Miss Schick as we are taking students from Year 10 to Year 12 only. Registrations close soon.

World Youth Day is taking place from July 25th to July 31st.. Around one million young people are attending from all over the world to celebrate their Catholic faith. They are currently making their pilgrimages to Krakow Poland where they will be ad-dressed by Pope Francis. We keep them in our prayers and although we can’t be with them physically, we are with them in spirit.

God bless you all. Miss Megan Schick Campus Minister

Athletics Age Champions Congratulations to the following students for their great athletic achievements! Open Boys: Callum Cook Open Girls: Rahab Murray 16 Boys: Pacey Clegg 16 Girls: Erin Newman 15 Boys: Aiden Raabe 15 Girls: Renee Irvine 14 Boys: Harry Burt 14 Girls: Sarah Winston 13 Boys: Callum Burt 13 Girls: Rahni Lucas 12 Boys: Luke Beutel 12 Girls: Hanne Steenkamp 11 Boys: Harrison Neal 11 Girls: Lilly Weier 10 Boys: Samuel Perrett 10 Girls: Allyssa Rix The South Burnett 6-12 Year old carnival will be held over 2 days on the 2nd and 3rd of August at Taabinga State School. The 6-9 Years sprints day will be on the 2nd of August, and the 10-12 Years events will be held on the 3rd of August. Consent forms will be coming out this week to those students who have made qualifying times/standards. The South Burnett 13-19 Years Athletics Carnival will be at Nanango State High School, held over 2 days at the end of August. The 13-15 Years events will be held on Thursday the 25th of August, with the 16-19 Years held on Friday the 26th of August. Consent forms will be coming out over the next few weeks, so please ensure they come back to school as soon as possible to ease with the organisation of the days. A big congratulations to Rush house for taking out the Athletics Carnival this year! That is 3 from 3 carnivals this year. Can they continue on the winning streak next year? Stay tuned. QISSN News During the first week of the school holidays, 11 Saint Mary’s students and teachers went on an exciting trip to Rockhampton to compete at the Queensland Independent Secondary School Netball (QISSN) competition. Each match was a hard fought battle, and our young team held up strong against the much older students from much bigger city schools! We woke to a tropical negative 3 degrees that morning, and played tetris with our belongings in the back of the van with frozen hands (thanks for your help Dads). Despite the cold, all of the girls were in high spirits, singing, laughing, dancing and taking ‘selfies’ throughout the drive. We first played St Joseph’s in Stanthorpe, which was a narrow loss by 5 goals. We became great friends with this team, and there are talks of getting

together next year for joint training sessions. Despite not winning any games, we had several comments from different coaches and umpires about our girls and their wonderful, positive attitude and approach to the competition. We were very humbled and proud when we were given these compliments and it is a credit to our girls and the way they hold themselves in the wider community. We had a wonderful and exhausting week, exploring (getting slightly lost) the sights of Rockhampton and Yeppoon. We would love to acknowledge the wonderful parent support we had prior to, and during the week of QISSN. Without your endless support, the girls would not be able to be a part of this wonderful experience. Thank you to our Saint Mary’s community, who without you and your support, we would not have raised enough funds to make this whole trip possible. Thank you to the amazing teachers; giving up a week of your holidays after reports, athletics carnival and an eleven week term was not easy! Thank you for your endless support and giving these girls an experience they won’t ever forget. And lastly, thank you to our fantastic girls. You make it worth it! Thank you for being so well behaved, fun, enthusiastic and positive in defeat. Congratulations to Georgia Reeve who was voted as the Most Valuable Player for our team throughout the 2016 competition. This is a great effort from Georgia and she will be awarded at the next whole school assembly. Next year’s QISSN competition is being held in Brisbane again, hosted by Mount Alvernia College in Kedron. We look forward to seeing you all next year for another tough and exciting competition! Touch Football sign up for 8 to 12 year olds at the Kingaroy football fields on Monday,25th July from 5pm to 6pm. For more information please go to the Kingaroy Touch Football Association’s facebook page. Yours in Sport Mr Scott Collier and Miss Ellen Inwood Sports Coordinators

Please be advised that there will be no Active After School Sports this term. Unfortunately the program for the funding has been reduced by the government to 3 terms per year. We will be eligible to re-apply for funding in Term 4.

A great way to help with driving safety is with the Jason Rich Foundation’s subsidy for School Driver Training. It was through the Defensive Driving Course last week-end at the Willow Bank Raceway, that Yr. 12 student Joshua Garlick gained his certificate of defensive driving. Students were lucky enough to get some wet weather to practice their skills. The format of the day was a mix of theory and practical sessions. Remember this statistic: If you are in a car with a driver under 25 and have 3 passengers, the chances of you having a car crash go up by 400%. Practical sessions included: First session was about setting up your car seat correctly. Your seat belt should be across the

hips and the collar bone as these places are the strongest parts of your body. You should always wear your seatbelt tight to prevent going forward in the event of a crash.

A slightly bent knee is the correct distance away from the pedals. The steering wheel should sit at your wrist when your arm is straight from your body. Mirrors should be positioned well and used a lot while you are driving! Students then got the chance to experience braking in a straight line. There were four cars the

students got to choose from ranging from a hot sports car to an old Excel with no ABS brakes. It was great to feel the difference between the ABS braking system and a car without ABS brakes. It was also interesting to see how much longer it takes to stop a bigger car than a small car.

Remember the rule: If it takes you 10 meters to stop completely from travelling at 50km an hour – every time you double the speed you to need to quadruple the stopping distance. It takes a lot longer to stop when you’re travelling 100km an hour.

Second session was a great driving exercise that worked on the student’s peripheral vision. It included an exercise on steering using the push/pull method as the safest method. That way your arms are not in the way if

the airbag is activated. Students were taught to always be looking ahead and focusing on where they are going The best indicator of a upcoming hazard is to look for brake lights. If everyone in front of you has their brake lights on, then

you need to be alert for a hazard or change in conditions. Third session was a chance for the students to test out their braking skills again. This time they were taught when is it safe to

swerve. A cut out of a kangaroo was the victim and students had to drive towards it and turn at the last minute. This was a great exercise to practice using the ABS brakes and testing the limits of the cars. Remember the safest place to hit something (if its unavoidable) it the

centre front of the car. Another course will run in the middle of Term 4. http://www.sdt.com.au/safe-driving-programs-school.html Safe Driving Mr Paul Fomiatti Year 10 to Year 12 Student Wellbeing Leader

Year 10 Dance Class Last Friday the year 10 dance students had the opportunity to experience the Monkey Baa performance of The Peasant Prince. The Peasant Prince is a new stage adaptation of the book Mao's last Dancer by Li Cunxin. This experience was invaluable for students, as it enabled them to gain an understanding of performance styles, as well as expanding their repertoire of dance styles and appreciation skills. Yours in Dance Mrs Angelique Arden Year 10 Dance Teacher

Homework Club will resume this week in room 43 from 3.05pm until 4.00 pm. Please come prepared and see you there! Thank you Ms Sonia Robertson Year 7 to Year 9 Student Wellbeing Leader

Icy Cups 50c Big Lunch break on Thursday, 21st July in the Maryknoll Canteen Sausage Sizzle next Tuesday, 26th July.

Friday Specials Available both Morning Tea and Lunch Honey Soy Chicken with Rice - $3.50 Meatball Sub - $3.50 Please note: Due to supplier issues some stock will not be available for purchase. We will substitute where necessary.

Thank you for your understanding.

***There are NO Pies or Sausage Rolls sold on Fridays.*** Volunteers: Friday, 22nd July: Jacquie Henschen Wednesday, 27th July: Kristene Baulch If you have misplaced your menu, they are available from the office. Donation of Goods If you are able to donate any of the following items during the year, it would be greatly appreciated. Below are the main ingredients we use, however, any donations are more than welcome.

Self Raising Flour Desiccated Coconut

Plain Flour Brown Sugar Caster Sugar

Small Tinned Pineapple Slices Small Tinned Corn

These can be dropped into the Tuckshop on Monday, Wednesday, Friday or to the College Office. Ordering and Payment We now have two options for ordering, online and the paper bag system. For Prep to Year 5 students it is recommended that you use either of these systems. Online Ordering System QKR (Quicker): Your child’s online order will be sent to the tuckshop, where it will be printed out. The or-ders are filled and placed in the class baskets. Their baskets are collected at morning tea and lunch. You are not required to send in a paper bag once you have ordered online. Paper Bag System: Your child's order will be placed in the tuckshop baskets in their classroom in the mornings. The baskets are delivered to the tuckshop and orders are filled. Their baskets are collected at morning tea and lunch. Please do not use sticky tape or staples when using paper bags for ordering. It makes it difficult to get the bags undone without tearing. Plastic bags are not suitable for ordering, it is very difficult to place your child's order inside them. Bags can be purchased from the tuckshop for .05c each. Year 6 to Year 12 students are more than welcome to use either system. If using the paper bag system, students place their bag orders at the tuckshop before school. Do you know….. That we sell Sandwiches! Our Sandwiches are made fresh to order, with your choice of fillings. They include ham, chicken, cheese or vegemite or salad. This is available to order for second break only. Have great week! Mrs Michelle Davis Tuckshop Convenor

Approaching Events: Tuesday, 26 July - QCMF note due (Orchestra and Senior Primary Choir) Monday, 8 August - MacKillop Mass at Cathedral of St Stephen, Brisbane (selected students Yrs 9-11) Saturday, 13 August - Qld Catholic Colleges Music Festival (QCMF) - College Orchestra and selected Senior Primary Choir

students (Yrs 4-6) Friday, 26 August - SBMCS “Little Shop of Horrors” Opening Night (Selected students performing.) St Laurence’s College/St Stephen’s Cathedral Choir Excursion Last week, selected students participated in the first of a two-part excursion in preparation for a Massed Choir “performance” in August. The students, drawn from the Secondary Vocal Ensemble and College Secondary Music classes, rehearsed a wide range of music at St Laurence’s College (Brisbane), which will be sung in the mass at the Cathedral on Monday 8 August, in celebration of our own Aussie Saint, Mary Mackillop. Congratulations to our students for their efforts, and particularly their willingness to step outside of their comfort zone to extend their musical skills. (Parents and carers are reminded that the 8 August is our EKKA public holiday. Please notify me if this causes any change to our arrangements on this day.)

Rock on Stage DVDs

Rock on Stage DVDs will be available for purchase on the night.

$40 DVD

$50 Blue Ray DVD

Please see David Davies from Davies Video Productions to place your order.

He will be located at the back of the Maryknoll Centre.

QCMF – Choir and Orchestra A letter will be sent home this week in regard to the selection of students for the QCMF Senior Primary Choir. Students wishing to be considered are reminded to return the note to the College Office by no later than Tuesday 26 July. Senior Music – Musical Theatre Unit This term, students in Senior Music will be studying a range of operas and musicals. As with many art forms, some of the topics involve references to what television stations call “Adult Themes”. I would like to assure parents and carers that this is done with the utmost care and in accordance with the Senior Music Curriculum, however should parents or carers like further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Primary Music – My Mini Music Books At present, several Primary classes are using the “My Mini Music Book”, which was added to the College Book List at the com-mencement of 2016. I have noticed that some students’ books are missing. Parents and carers are asked to check that their child/ren in Year 2 – 6 have their book. All is not lost if the book has been lost: extra copies can be purchased online at www.myminimusicbooks.com.au (Recorder versions are required for Year 3 – 6.) Thank you. Yours in Music Ms Jane Iszlaub Music Coordinator

Calling all Mums and Dads to participate in the Rock on Stage Parent's Act. We are very light on numbers at the moment and would love to see more people join the fun. This is one of the best opportunities to embarrass your children!!! We have a lot of fun and it is a great way to meet some lovely people. If you would like to be a part of some major fun, contact Suzanne Mungall on: 0499527830. Practice will be held on Wednesday, 20th July from 3pm in the College Maryknoll Centre. Just a little heads up for the evening of Rock on Stage: the P&F will have a sausage sizzle operating on the night. We will be there from 5.00 - 6.00pm selling sausages and drinks. During the interval we will have small pizzas for sale.

Sausage on Bread: $2.00 Pizza: $3.00

Soft Drinks: $2.00 Water: $2.00

We hope to see you there supporting one of our best nights on the school calendar! As usual, if anyone needs to contact me, my number is 0419 766 141 or email sbrobbo@gmail.com. God Bless, Mrs Susan Robertson P&F President

In Year 4/5 we are a dynamic group of students who engage in learning activities with enthusiasm. We face challenges using a Growth Mindset and enjoy a number of different learning approaches, thinking strategies, and goal-setting. We have loved experimenting with the properties of materials, creating tessellated patterns to solve complex mathematical problems, and we’ve enjoyed dance, visual art, historical letter writing, scientific experiments, sport, Religious Education and meditative prayer, team work and fun. A warm welcome to Nicholas who has joined us this term!

What: Cheryl & Therese from SB Care

For an informative session on the NDIS

(National Disability Insurance Scheme)

When: 7pm Friday 5th August 2016

August meeting for The South Burnett Autism Support

Group

Where: SB Care, Cnr Kingaroy & Avoca Streets

Kingaroy (opposite IGA)

Who: The general public

All Welcome

For information please contact:

Jenny Lutz

41641107 A/H

Please visit www.vision6.com.au for more information.