Reflection - St Eugene College

TERM ONE, WEEK 5
26TH FEBRUARY, 2015
Dates to Remember:
Wednesday, 4th March
OP Information
Evening
Friday, 6th March
P-5 Disco
Tuesday, 10th March
College Open Day
9am—11am
The countdown is on!
There is only 143
days until our 25th
anniversary celebrations begin!
Make sure you mark
Saturday, 18th July in
your calendars!
Station Road
PO Box 598
Burpengary Q 4505
P: 07 3491 4600
F: 07 3888 5151
E: pburpengary
@bne.catholic.edu.au
www.steugene.qld.edu.au
ABSENTEE LINE:
3491 4646
Reflection
A Lenten Prayer
God of compassion, God of mercy,
You do not condemn us when we lose our way.
Your love transforms our brokenness.
Break open our defences with your healing gaze
That we may return to you in confidence with all
our hearts.
Amen.
From the Leadership Team
Thanks
We would like to express
our sincere thanks to all of
the parents, students and
staff who assisted us last
Friday. We rarely if ever
choose to operate in a
limited capacity at St
Eugene.
The
deluge,
however, forced us to call
stumps early that day. It is a combination of three factors.
Amazing rainfall (300+mls of rain) a king tide and a dam
release of water that takes us to the point of limiting our
services. In the end there was no road access to the west of the
College. The prospect of keeping the kids here for the duration
becomes very unappealing and the danger that parents would
endure to retrieve their kids make the position untenable and it
is safer to call it early rather than late.
Will the College itself ever flood? The answer is no. In the
building of these facilities we spent an enormous sum on
elevating and flood proofing our buildings. The majority of
houses in Burpengary would be well under before the island
that is our College would be in danger. Our ovals however were
as deep as two metres as the creek burst its banks and the
water backed up. So the day was inconvenient and miserable
for us all. We do remain grateful that no lives were endangered
or harm taken. Life is good.
Have a good week
Mark Shakhovskoy
P-12 Head (Senior Years)
Dear Parents, Carers, Staff and Students
Java Partnership Trip 2015
On Holy Thursday, four staff and six senior students will be
travelling to Central Java to begin St Eugene College’s
partnership with two sisters schools. The schools are SMK Yos
Sudarso College at Sidareja and Jeruclegi.
Father Charlie visited St Eugene’s a couple of years ago, impressing
on us the diversity of the Oblate family throughout the world. In fact,
he was so impressive that this partnership was born. More news to
follow as the countdown to departure begins.
“Even Socrates, who lived a very frugal and simple life,
loved to go to the market.
When his students asked about this, he replied,
"I love to go and see all the things I am happy without."
Jack Kornfield
After the Ecstasy, the Laundry
God bless
Alana Osborn
P-12 Head (Senior Years)
Making Learning Visible – Literacy Improvement
St Eugene College has been fortunate to be invited to be involved in a literacy improvement
strategy as part of Brisbane Catholic Education’s
Delivering Excellent Learning and Teaching strategy. We are currently gathering relevant baseline
data to inform our work which in the most part
involves the normal class activities and diagnostic procedures conducted across the College. In addition, students
in Yrs 3-10 will participate in a Progressive Achievement Test for
Reading (PAT R). These will be completed during an English lesson
sometime in the next month. PAT R is an online, multiple choice
reading comprehension which takes up to 40 minutes. No preparation is required for this comprehension task. PAT R will be administered again in October this year which will help us (along with other
class data and NAPLAN) to determine the ways in which expected
and effective literacy practices are contributing to learning progress
for our students.
During the course of a little over a week, the St Eugene Team
will live with host families and spend days in the schools. We
will also be helping to teach English each day.
Marisa Dann
Acting P-12 Head
Following this visit, we will be supporting teachers and students
from these two communities to come in Term 3 and stay with
our families here in Burpengary and surrounds. Our dream is to
continue this partnership for many years.
PREP ENROLMENT 2016
The purpose of this mutually
beneficial project is to
increase
understanding
between the communities
and to build relationships
with our nearest neighbour.
These schools were built and
are supported by Oblate
priest Father Charlie Burrows
who has lived in this area for over 40 years. Romo Carolus as
he is known, spearheads a sustainable development
programme in the region which has included building roads,
dykes, schools, a maritime academy, and establishing banks.
Cont/...
It is that time of the year again where we ask that if
you have a child that is eligible for Prep in 2016
that you put an application form in to start the enrolment process.
A child starting Prep in 2016 must turn 5 before the 30th June 2016
to be eligible.
We also require a copy of your child’s Birth Certificate and Baptism
Certificate, and there is also a $110.00 enrolment fee that is now
payable with all applications. We will be interviewing May, so if you
or someone you know has a child of Prep age, please make sure to
put an application in as soon as possible.
Thank you
Jo Morris
Enrolment Officer
College News
APRE NEWS
First Week of Lent – Project Compassion: Eric and Ma from Fiji
Twenty-five years ago, married couple Eric and
Ma worked hard, but their farm was unprofitable. They had a very limited income and diet,
until they took a training course at the Tutu
Rural Training Centre (supported by Caritas
Australia). Using the skills they learnt there,
the couple have built a successful family life,
and a thriving farm that provides them with a
sustainable source of income.
JUNIOR YEARS - STUDENTS OF
THE WEEK—23rd February, 2015
Congratulations to the following students
for their fine efforts:
Sophie Biermann
Prep White
Olivia Randall
Prep Gold
Imogen Gilbert
Prep Blue
Isabella Chantler
1 White
Lachlan Bailey
1 White
Angelique Takacs
1 Gold
BUD Music Ministry
BUD (Believe Understand & Do) Music ministry was formed to enable younger members of
the Parish to participate in the ministries for
the celebration of Mass. Presently the focus is
mainly on the participation in the music ministry for the 5.00pm mass on the first Sunday of
the Month at St Eugene Church Burpengary.
Max Lane
1 Gold
Lucy Spencer
1 Blue
Makayla Jones
1 Blue
Hannah Biermann
2 Gold
Letisha Davies
2 Blue
Cullen Ireland
2 Blue
Practice is generally held on the 1st Sunday of the month starting
at 4.00pm prior to the Mass. St Eugene College students who are
interested in participating in BUD Music Ministry (singing or playing an instrument) may contact Sharon Flux Ph: 3888 1768 email:
[email protected]
Connor Jones
3 Blue
Ryan Warner
3 Blue
Reise Beil
3 White
Jhett Stoodly
3 White
The next BUD Mass is on Sunday 1st March at St Eugene Church
Burpengary. Practice begins at 4.00pm for the 5.00pm Mass. If
you are interested in joining us, you are very welcome to turn up
for the practice at St Eugene Church at 4.00pm on Sunday 1 st
March.
Matthew Short
3 Gold
Courtney Redman
3 Gold
Sophie Dransfield
4 Blue
Jack Richmond
4 Blue
Dean Spencer
4 White
Coopa Dawson
4 Gold
Jessica Hurd
4 Gold
Phoenix Malone
4 Navy
 Year 9 – 5 March
Jessica Jackson
5 Blue
 Year 3 – 19 March
Jessica Mullins
5 Blue
 Year 7 – 26 March
Kamryn Patterson
5 White
 Year 1 – 30 April
Olivia Bell-Young
5 Gold
 Year 8 – 7 May
Sharlyse Somerville
5 Gold
 Year 2 – 14 May
Elizabeth Hurd
6 White
Harrison Brown
6 White
Your donation to Project Compassion helps people in isolated
areas of Fiji gain the skills they need to grow food for life. For more
information go to www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion
Year Level Masses
Families are welcome to join us as we celebrate our year level
masses with the parish community. Masses take place on Thursdays at 9:00 am in St Eugene de Mazenod Church in Springfield
Drive. Here is our mass roster for years 1-9 for the first semester:
 Year 4 – 28 May
 Year 5 – 4 June
 Year 6 – 18 June
Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist
The St Eugene de Mazenod parish has advised that the date for
the celebration of the sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy
Communion is Saturday 25 July. The parish will send further details out early in term 2.
ALISON BATES (P-12 APRE – JUNIOR/MIDDLE YEARS)
College News
EUGREENIES GARDEN
We have been helping in Eugreenies garden from
the start of the year. We’ve learnt about all the
fruits and vegetables that are in the garden.
Mrs. Fletcher and Ms. Fowler have been very helpful by teaching us everything we need to know
about the garden and how to do the important
jobs very carefully.
Last week was very
exciting because we
got to make fresh
lemonade from our
own lemons.
It
was a bit sour so
we added a little bit
of sugar to sweeten
it.
The big kids
loved it but we
weren’t so sure.
Also we got to take home lots of vegies and herbs
that we harvested. We love working in Eugreenies
garden and our big brother, Zac does too.
Keilah and Tahlia
Year 2
SPORTS NEWS
12 Years Girls Netball Trials
Where: Netball courts, Apex Park Caboolture.
When: Wednesday 4th March, 3:45pm – 5:00pm
What:
Running shoes, visor, water bottle.
Who:
Girls who are turning 12 years old
10 & 11 Years Boys Rugby League Trials
Where: St. Eugene College
When: Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th March, 3:45pm –
5:15pm
What:
Jersey, shorts, socks, footy boots and protective gear.
Water bottle
12 Years Boys Rugby League Trials
Where: Caboolture Snakes JRLFC –Morayfield Rd. Caboolture.
When: Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd March, 3:30pm – 4:45pm
What:
Jersey, shorts, socks, footy boots and protective gear.
Water bottle
12 Years Boys AFL Trials
Where: Caboolture East State School, 44 Manley St. Caboolture.
When: Thursday 26th February, 3:30pm – 4:45pm
What:
Boots, water bottle.
Who:
Boys who are turning 11 & 12 years old
Boys Soccer Trials
Where: Bribie Island State School, (1st Avenue Bribie Island)
When: Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th February, 4:00pm –
5:30pm
What:
Boots, shin pads, long socks, water bottle.
Who:
Boys who are turning 10, 11 & 12 years old
Year 6 Gala Day
This Friday all year 6 students will
be attending sporting gala days
against other schools in the Caboolture District. All information has
been sent home, here is a list of
the venues if parents are interested
in coming along to watch.
 Boys soccer and Rugby League- Petersen Rd. Rugby Union
and Touch fields.
MRS. COLLIER - JUNIOR SPORTS CO-ORDINATOR
St Eugene College offers fantastic new equestrian program!
For many, horses
and horse riding
has long been a
dream but for
most this opportunity has not
been available …
until now!
 Girls Softball – Lindsay Rd. Hockey fields.
 Girls AFL – Burpengary sports fields, Findlay St.
District Trials
Please see Mrs. Collier if you are interested in attending any of the
following trials:
10 & 11 Years Girls Netball Trials
Where: St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School Caboolture.
When: Monday 2nd March, 3:30pm – 5:00pm
What:
Running shoes, visor, water bottle.
Who:
Girls who are turning 10 & 11 years old
“Myself and nine lucky Year 10 & 11 students from St Eugene
College have been chosen to participate in an Equestrian Studies
program with well-known local equestrian coach, Lee Taylor of
Taylord Training. We’ll travel to the Taylor Training facilities at
Toorbul on Wednesday afternoons where we will undergo a series
of workshops and riding lessons for the duration of the semester.
Our knowledge ranges from beginner to experienced.
All the students who are participating in this program can’t stop
smiling … we are all feeling very blessed to be given such an awesome opportunity which is different from the normal interschool
sports. We cannot thank Lee and Mrs Cosgrove enough!”
Elizabeth Elliott (Year 11)
College News
YOURTUTOR WEEKLY TIP #5
FROM THE PARISH
Quick Tips for Parents: When your child asks for your help with a
Chemistry question while you’ve got dinner on—remember, help is
only a few seconds away...There’s a lot going on in households
after school, even without driving to appointments, music or sport
lessons. Yourtutor is on demand help from the best local teachers
and tutors. Activate now at: yourtutor.com.au/start. Once activated, you can log in whenever you have a question. From 3pm—
10pm, Sunday to Friday.
“On the Road Together” - Copies of Archbishop Mark Coleridge’s
Lenten Pastoral letter are available in the foyer for you to take
home and ponder throughout Lent.
PAT BEGGS - P-12 AP (SENIOR YEARS)
LIBRARY NEWS
Accelerated Reader
This is an online reading programme our college subscribes to for our year 5-7 classes.
The students reading ability is assessed online
at the Accelerated Reader (AR) website and
given a Book Level which they use to borrow
books from our label with clear AR stickers and
a colour code for the reading level on the spine. Currently, there
are 30,000 books on the online database. Students can read
books from home or any other library but need to check on
www.arbook.com.au to see if the book is on AR and has a Book
Quiz. Once students read the book, they go online and do a Book
Quiz (comprehension question) and get immediate results plus a
very detailed report on their work. It’s a brilliant programme with
many of our students absolutely relishing the challenge and being
very busy reading and doing book quizzes in the library at all
breaks.
Parents can get involved by going online and entering their child’s
User Name and Password plus their email address to get constant
feedback on their child’s progress. You could also contact the
library for your child’s User name and Password on 34914605 or
[email protected] We are very fortunate to be one of
the few schools in Qld to subscribe to AR due to costs but it is
definitely worthwhile.
World Book Online
This will make research so much easier for all our students doing
research assignments. http://www.worldbookonline.com/
Log-in Details:
User ID: stec (school use); steh (home use)
Password: s4505
Burpengary Library Author VisitIf you are aged 8-16 years old come and hang out, be inspired,
share stories and writing experiences with Tristan Bancks! Chat
about everything creative and pick up useful writing and filmmaking tips.. Hang out with Tristan: Thursday 26 March Burpengary
Library 3.30pm. Booking is required. More info on:
https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/subsite.aspx?id=138086
Chess Lessons
These are held every Thursday, 3:15-4:15pm and are taught by a
qualified teacher and chess adjudicator at a cost of $10 per lesson. Next Tuesday, March 3rd, our Secondary (yrs 7-12) chess
players will be competing in an Interschool Chess Tournament at
Anglican Church College, South Brisbane.
Our primary (P-yr
6)students will compete at Nundah State School on Thursday, 12 th
March. Any student who is familiar with chess rules is welcome to
put their name down in the library for possible selection.
JANICE CHILCOTT—TEACHER/LIBRARIAN
Lenten Devotions
Wednesday 8:30am - Stations of the Cross - Christ the King
Church Friday 7:00pm – Stations of the Cross - St Eugene Church
Tuesday 3rd March – A Day of Prayer & Adoration 8.00am to
6.00pm - St Eugene Church Saturday 21st March – Lenten Retreat – 9.00am St Eugene Church
The organisers for the Anzac Memorial being built in Burpengary
would like to make contact with family or direct descendants of
the following people who will be included on the Roll of Honour. J
Donald, S Munro, Thomas Lee, Jo H Turnbull, Frank L Rowe, Arthur Henley, Alfred Dobson, George B Williams, Christian Munro,
David H Uhlmann, Wallace W Brown, William C Wallin, Charles
Munro, Tho Turnbull, Terence E Lee, Edw C Munro, W J Turnbull,
Fredrick Gall, John A Turnbull, John R Uhlmann, Alexander W Gall,
Sidney G Bourke, Anthony Bourke, A A Lubke and Harry Page.
You can contact David Milne on 0427 388 457 if you have any
keepsakes or stories that you would like to share.
THE ST EUGENE FAIR PREPARATIONS ARE UNDERWAY.
THIS YEAR IT WILL BE HELD SUNDAY 19TH JULY FROM 10.30AM
to 3.00PM. We are seeking donations of new unused items that
we can include in our raffle prizes.
Yours in Christ and Mary Immaculate,
Fr David
TUCKSHOP NEWS
Next Week’s Roster commencing 2nd March:
Monday
Cath Stratford
Tuesday
HELPER NEEDED
Wednesday
HELPER NEEDED
Thursday
Jo Arthur & Liz Garrard
Friday
Leone Keen
Remember the easiest way you can order is online at
www.flexischools.com.au.
PAULA PORTER - TUCKSHOP CONVENOR
UNIFORM NEWS
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
8.00am to 10.00am
Tuesday & Thursday
2.00pm to 4.00pm
FLEXISCHOOLS (www.flexischools.com.au) is still a fantastic and
easy way to order. Please keep in mind delivery to class is currently 3 days at this stage. The items will be placed in your child’s
teacher’s pigeon hole for distribution.
Kind Regards
ANGELIQUE—UNIFORM CONVENOR
Date: Friday 6th March
Where: Rodrigo Hall, St Eugene College
Cost: $5.00 Time: 5.30 – 7.30pm
includes entry, food (sausage sizzle) and popper
Parents please note that if you have any children who are in Prep – Year 3 then you need to remain on
the premises with your children. This Disco is only for children from St. Eugene College. In order to
ensure that we are able cater for the correct numbers, we ask, where possible, for tickets to be prepurchased. Someone from our team will visit your child’s classroom to sell tickets from Monday, 2nd
March. Tickets are always also available at the door.
ST EUGENE PARENTS AND FRIENDS
Who is the P & F and what do they do?
Parents, guardians and interested people from within the college community are able to be members of the St Eugene College P & F.
The P & F assists the college by participating in decision making, promoting interaction between home and school, providing resources
to the college, funding to students for approved sporting, academic and cultural pursuits, planning and organising functions approved at
P & F meetings. Responsible for the organisation, implementation and running of “Just One Thing” volunteer program.
When do we meet and What do we discuss?
Once a month, at 7pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (during school terms only). Each committee member gives a short report
relevant to their role, progress of any projects, funding requests are considered, the Principals give a report on activities in the college
and general matters which concern the student body as a whole.
P &F Annual General Meeting
The AGM is being held on Wednesday 11th March 2015 at 7:00pm in the College staffroom. Please consider taking
on one of the following positions as our P & F needs YOU!
P&F Committee Positions for 2015
– chairs the meetings
– takes minutes & collects mail
– banks money, pays bills
-ordinator – runs Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day stalls
-ordinator – sends college events to newspapers
– takes on president role in their absence
– newsletter P & F section
-ordinator & team – runs discos
-ordinator – responsible for Just One Thing
-ordinator – applies for grants
Position Descriptions are available from College website at http://www.steugene.qld.edu.au/documents/pandf.html
What support will I get if I take on a position?
All positions have a role description folder detailing what is required of the position, how the P & F operates and documentation from
previous members giving ideas/forms etc on their position. Previous committee members are also willing to offer assistance.
P & F Events planned for 2015
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For further information, please contact the P & F via email on [email protected]