Term 1 Week 02 - San Sisto College

San Sisto College
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4 FEBRUARY2016
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From the Principal
Dear Parents, Students, Staff, Past
to ensure the safety of all members of
God’s blessing for the week ahead,
Students, Past Staff and Community,
our school community.
Mrs Shelley Hamilton.
Mrs Hamilton with our top OP students.
spades and pressure washers.
You would be aware that a number of
schools in Queensland and interstate
have been the subject of bomb hoaxes
this week. Police believe the calls have
originated overseas and are designed
to cause disruption and alarm.
Should such a threat be received at
our school, we have a critical incident
management procedure which would be
implemented immediately. The safety
of students and staff is always our first
priority. Dependent on the nature of the
threat, students are either evacuated
from buildings to safe areas (which is
generally the procedure that would be
followed in the event of a bomb threat)
or the school is placed into lockdown (in
the case of the threat of an intrusion).
Students and staff take part in drills
Second Row (left to right): Amelia
each year to practise such scenarios.
Watson-Black, Alison Coyne, Shannon
Richards, Aira
Should such a situation arise, we follow
Fabello
and Alana
Matthews.
the directions of Police at all times. We
would endeavour to contact parents by
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SMS or via the BCE Connect app, to
Cockburn, Abby Toten, Mrs Shelley
alert you to the situation and any action
Hamilton, Amy Quach, Jaeda Seeto.
which Police may request.
It’s unfortunate that a spate of these
irresponsible hoaxes has occurred,
especially during the very hot weather
this week, causing further distress for
students in those schools involved.
Nonetheless, please be assured that
we will always take any such threats
seriously and do everything in our power
Attendance
at
the
Working
Bee
contributes towards your fifteen hours
needed to qualify for a part Service and
Development Levy refund. The P & F
Committee puts on a great morning tea,
so come along to support the college
and students.
Please notify the office, ideally by
9.00 am Friday (to allow for catering
to be determined), t 3900 9800 or
Working Bee — 13 Feb
We are having our next Working Bee
on Saturday 13 February, from 8.00
am — 12.00 pm. We have lots of
pressure washing, top soiling, weeding
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Mr Chris Steffan,
Information Technology and
Facilities Officer
and pruning to do. Please bring
wheelbarrows, gardening tools, gloves,
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San Sisto Directory
Principal
Mrs Shelley Hamilton
Deputy Principal
Mr Brad Barker
Assistant Principal RE
Ms Marlene
Warnick-Tomlinson
Assistant Principal
Mrs Anna Doré
Staff Contact Procedures
In order for San Sisto College staff to
adequately communicate and provide
an efficient service and response to the
wider community, it is imperative that
the correct procedures are followed.
The School Coordinator of the relevant
school is the first point of contact for
parents who would like to discuss
any queries relating to the health and
wellbeing of their daughter.
For any
curriculum issues, please contact the
Year 8 to year 7. In 2016, all Year 7 and
Year 8 students are being offered free
vaccinations, as recommended on the
National Immunisation Program, against
Human
Papillomavirus,
diphtheria,
tetanus, pertussis (whoopping cough)
and varicella (chickenpox). From 2017
onwards, only Year 7 students will be
offered vaccination under the program.
San Sisto College Year 7 and 8 students
will have their vaccinations on Tuesday
16 February 2016.
below Academic Leader for the subject
Mrs Anna Doré
of concern or the student’s teacher
Assistant Principal
Business Manager
directly.
Mrs Susan Boban
Academic Leaders
The WELL
Ryan Gould — Health
The staff at the WELL extend a warm
SCHOOL COORDINATORS
Caleruega (Years 7 and 8)
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women and their families who have
Ms Lyne Tilt MacSporran
Michelle Harris — Humanities
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Fanjeaux (Years 9 and 10)
Mrs Louisa Makepeace
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Bologna (Years 11 and 12)
Mrs Julianne O’Leary
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Cara Robinson-Taylor — Languages
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Erica Qureshi — Religious Education
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Stuart Gillett — Science
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Angela Armitage — Wellbeing
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t 3900 9888
ROSE RETAIL CENTRE
Since
Wednesday
9.00 am — 2.00 pm
Thursday
9.00 am — 2.00 pm
or by appointment.
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2007,
Queensland’s
those new families, the WELL is a place
where students can speak to staff and
access support in the areas of careers,
subject choices, health and nutrition,
spirituality and organisation of workload
as well as personal, emotional and
2016 Queensland School
Immunisation Program
The Uniform Shop Hours:
and Learning) is our Centre for Wellbeing
building near Student Reception. For
Kim Blake — VET
STUDENT ABSENCE LINE
The WELL (Wellbeing: Enhanced Life
and is located at the back of the Prouilhe
t 07 3900 9800
www. sansisto.qld.edu.au
returning students and families in 2016.
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joined the College and also to those
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COLLEGE CONTACT INFORMATION
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welcome to the newly enrolled young
School
Immunisation Program has been offered
to students in the first year of secondary
school.
social difficulties, including friendships
and family concerns.
Our core belief is that education and
wellbeing are inextricably linked and that
without one the other cannot grow and
develop. Our students are encouraged
to be proactive in seeking support for
themselves. Students should not wait
for issues to escalate before seeking
an appointment through the WELL.
No issue is too big or too small. If it is
In 2016, Queensland is transitioning
bothering the girls, it is worth talking
the School Immunisation Program from
about.
As the WELL Coordinator, I am the first
attach this card to their diaries on the
made and these can be collected from
point of contact for students wishing to
scheduled appointment day. When
WELL reception.
make an appointment. Girls can come to
the time arrives, they simply show the
the WELL before school from 8.00 am,
appointment card to their classroom
at morning tea or lunchtime, and speak
teacher and they are dismissed to come
with me regarding an appointment. They
to their WELL appointment. Please be
will fill out a simple form with their details
aware that every endeavour is made to
and a brief indication of the area of
schedule appointments during breaks
concern, so that the appropriate support
to minimise class absence, but this is
person can be booked. Depending on
not always possible. Appointments
the issue of concern, an appointment
are generally only 15 minutes long.
will be scheduled for the student to see
Sometimes a one-off appointment is
either: Mrs Sinclair (Psychology), Mrs
satisfactory but if this is not the case,
Vardanega (Social Work), Mrs Hart
subsequent
(Organisational Therapy and Pastoral
made.
appointments
can
be
Girls who are seeking some quiet time
at lunch are welcome to come and
sit in the WELL and look through the
resources. Please check the Parent
Portal for a timetable of the regular
WELL weekly activities on offer and
encourage your daughter to make use
of these activities.
Our WELL staff feel privileged to be in
this unique position to be able to offer
guidance and a different perspective,
within a school setting, for our students
on a range of issues facing young
Work), Mrs Blake (Careers Advice), Miss
women today. If you have any questions
Amy Pemberthy (Physical Enrichment),
about the WELL or its services, please
Miss Morgan (Massage Therapy), Mrs
Armitage (Life Coaching), Ms Warnick-
contact me on t 39009800.
Tomlinson
We look forward to welcoming all new
(Enneagram,
Spirituality,
Life Coaching), or Miss Kate Baddiley
families to our college community at
(Spirituality).
the Welcome Barbecue on Friday 6
February.
Appointment cards, in a sealed yellow
envelope, are then handed out during
homeroom within a few days of their
Girls will require a permission form
initial visit. Girls are encouraged to
before
massage
College Administration Centre
7.00 pm
appointments
13 Feb Working Bee
College Campus
8.00 am — 12.00 pm
16 Feb Immunisations (Years 7 and 8)
16 Feb Opening Mass
11.00 am
19 Feb Year 11 Semi-formal
22 Feb Interhouse Swimming Carnival
Term 1
5 Feb
Year 7 and New Family Welcome Barbecue
College Campus
5.00 pm — 7.00 pm
26 Feb Year 7 Sleepover
8 Feb
Year 7s Begin Normal Classes
11 Mar School Dance
P & F Meeting
17 Mar Year 8 Retreat
1 Mar
WELL Coordinator
are
10 Feb Ash Wednesday Ceremony
Upcoming Events
Mrs Liz Madden,
Photo Day
10 Mar Interschool Swimming Carnival
18 Mar Music Camp
23 Mar Interhouse Cross Country
24 Mar Last Day of Term 1
Easter Drama and Prayer
Year Level and School Activities
Term 2
11 Apr
Term 2 Commences
TBC
Parent/Teacher Interviews
22 Apr Year 12 Formal
25 Apr ANZAC Day Holiday
2 May
Labour Day Holidays
7 May
Working Bee
College Campus
8.00 am — 12.00 pm
8 May
College Open Day
1.00 — 4.00 pm
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Parents’ Page
This week, I would encourage all parents
Insight articles on topical and practical
invited to our three-session program,
of Year 7 girls to have a read of Michael
issues which are regularly updated,
“Parenting skills for resolving teenage
Grose’s article
“Making a Smooth
to the quarterly newsletter and to the
behaviour problems”.
Transition to Secondary School” which
parenting blogs, updated automatically
is available for viewing on the Parent
as they come to hand. To access these
Portal under Student Wellbeing. Go to
resources, go to the San Sisto Parent
the Insight Article heading and click the
Portal, click on Student Wellbeing and
link. Log in using Parentingideas login
follow
details (listed above the link) and then
links. You will
click the tab “Helping Parents”. All the
be
regular Insight articles are there.
surprised
the
Social Worker
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and
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information, make a point of clicking into
the Parent Portal every few weeks, after
Grose. In 2016, San Sisto continues its
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proud partnership alongside over 100
members. This means, as a community,
Engaging Adolescents
Program — $10 Event
you have access to regular monthly
All San Sisto parents and carers are
organisation
founded
other Australian ParentingIdeas School
Learn:
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in
well-known parenting educator Michael
based
7.00 pm — 9.00 pm
at
you want to stay up to date with the
an
12, 19 and 26 April 2016
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parents and reasonable expectations
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how practical the information is. If
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pleasantly
how grounded
Mrs Megan Vardanega
Location: 97 Mayfield Road, Carina
handling those problems you just
can’t ignore
Registration: Fee
We Care...
The
WeCare is a support program offered to families of the San Sisto College
community who are in need of a “helping hand” during times such as
illness, death, trauma or other difficult circumstances. This support comes
from the San Sisto community who volunteer to assist with the preparation
course
costs
$10
(course
booklet)
To
register,
contact
Mrs
Megan
Vardanega on t 07 3900 9800
and delivery of meals and the transportation of students to and from school
Who’s running it?
and school-related activities. This is on a roster basis as the need arises.
The sessions are being facilitated by
If you are interested in volunteering to be on the WeCare register
for
2016
or
would
like
more
information,
please
contact
the
coordinator, Mrs Megan Vardanega (Social Worker) t 3900 9800 or
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[email protected]
registered
for
last
2016
as,
year
can
you
understandably,
please
For
re-indicate
circumstances
families
your
can
who
interest
change.
If you are in need of care or are aware of a situation that WeCare
may be able to assist, please contact either the coordinator or if
you would prefer, Mrs Shelley Hamilton (Principal) t 3900 9800.
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practitioners from Centacare Family
and Relationships Services, Fortitude
Valley.
New Parent Welcome
Barbecue
We look forward to seeing our new
students and their families on Friday
for our annual welcome barbecue. The
evening will commence at 5.00 pm and
finish at 7.00 pm.
Royals
Sign-on
Netball
Club
Some of our successful families have
already received $500 in matched
savings to assist with costs such as:
Royals Netball Club is having their
•
School Uniforms and shoes
•
Text Books and Stationary needs
•
School Camps and excursions
•
Sporting, Art, Dance or Music fees
need, by developing financials skills in
•
Laptops or IPads
saving and budgeting. The aim is for
To find out more, call or SMS your name
Information and Sign-On Day this
Saturday 30 January from 10.00 am
— 12 noon, upstairs at Clubhouse at
The Smith Family
Wembley Park, Coorparoo.
The Smith Family Saver Plus Program
All ages
and abilities welcomed. Wembley Park
is located on the corner of Robinson St
and Bourke St, Coorparoo
aims to deliver assistance to families in
participants to achieve a savings goal
For more information, visit
of $500, which is then matched by a
www.royals.qld.netball.com.au,
further $500 per family to be spent on
or contact Luanne on
and postcode to t 1300 610 355 or
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Educational Expenses, with parents
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and carers taking part in free financial
t 0430011886
literacy workshops.
Café Caterina
Lost Property
ordering. This is a quick and easy
a few spaces left, so if you haven’t
We are only a few weeks in, but
process and saves the girls having to
put your name down yet, but would
wait in line only to miss out on their
like to help out, please contact us on
favourite item.
t 39009842.
we have a lot of lost property at the
Café already. Please check the front
Thank you for supporting the college
counter at the Café to claim any lost
community.
items. Also, be aware of your locker.
If things fall out, please pick them up,
Mrs Margaret Kupper
or they will be swept up!
Café Caterina Convenor
Theme Days —
Wednesday
We will continue our Theme Days
with the next one marking Ash
Wednesday.
Our
theme
will
be
seafood and vegetarian meals so be
on the look out for our menu items on
this day. Support the Café, and try
something new!
Menu
Our updated menu is now up on the
website. Also, don’t forget to register
for flexischools to access online
Roster
Our roster is on its way! We still have
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Parent Portal, First Time
Logins
•
You can update/change your own
personal details via the ‘My Details’
tab.
•
that Father such and such, or this or that
Our Lady of Graces offers a Lenten
group each Friday during Lent at 9.30
am in the parish library. Commencing
12 February, this is one hour a
‘pillar of the church’, has left them angry
and disillusioned, but we want them to
know there is always a place for them at
our table and they are welcome.
week, for 6 weeks, to focus on God
The church has changed a lot over the
If two parents share the same
through the readings of the season.
years and is still doing so, and we’d like
e-mail address, only the Main
Catholic or not, Mass attendee or
them to join us on a journey of discovery.
Contact will have an account with
not - if you are interested, contact
Starting on Thursday 18 February in the
which to log into the Parent Portal.
Kellie
Associate,
Parish Library at 7.00 pm and going for
The other parent will need to create
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six consecutive Thursdays. We invite
a unique e-mail address.
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space.
Corbett,
Pastoral
For information on these or any other
If you are having difficulty logging
parish activities please call, email or
into the Parent Portal, it may be
pick up a copy of our parish newsletter
because you are a first time user or
at Mass.
you have forgotten your password.
Please refer to Troubleshooting
Parent Access on the Parent Portal
home page for further assistance.
Catholics
Returning Home
anyone to whom the journey appeals
or who is just curious to come and join
us. Each session runs for approximately
two hours and includes a light supper.
There is no need to book, simply turn
up. However, if you do have questions,
contact the parish office on t 3398 2977.
Mrs Kellie Corbett
Pastoral Associate
CRH is all about the welcome we offer
when people set out to come back to
their journey to get there is uniquely
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part of ‘Parish’. It may simply have been
maps, contact details, Café menus and
a long time since they’ve ‘felt the need’
more.
where they feel spiritually at home.
Their starting place may be different,
Lenten Groups
Lent is a time for stripping away the
excesses of our lives – a notion very
popular on social media right now. As
people of faith, we allow God to fill the
to be part of our community, or it may be
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Contact Us:
San Sisto College
97 Mayfield Road
Carina Qld 4152
t 07 3900 9800
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