18th June - Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
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18th June - Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
From the Principal … 18 June 2015 ‘Together We Journey with God.’ EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD Congratulations to Casey Hayes, our Year 1 Yellow Teacher, who was awarded the Brisbane Catholic Education Excellence in Teaching Award (for teachers who have less than 4 years teaching experience.) Casey was presented her award by Archbishop Mark Coleridge and BCE Executive Director, Pam Betts on Tuesday night at a special ceremony. Congratulations Casey – this was an award well earned. ASSEMBLY Every Monday 2pm Auditorium 19 June Interschool Sports - Finals 23 June End of Term BBQ 25 June OLOL Athletics Carnival – QSAC, Nathan NO TUCKSHOP (Sports Day) 26 June Mini Festival – Yr 4 School Holidays begin – 2.55pm 13 July School Resumes - 8.30am 28 July School Photos STAFF MATERNITY LEAVE Last Friday our Prep Blue Teacher, Caralyn Luxton, began her Maternity leave as she prepares for the birth of her first child. We wished Caralyn and her husband Adam our best wishes. The Prep Blue class will be taught by Michaela Langmaid for the rest of the year. At the end of this term, our Year 1 Red Teacher, Katie O’Kane will begin her Maternity Leave as she prepares for the birth of her second child. We wish Katie, Brendan and Chelsea our best wishes for this joyous occasion. The Year 1 Red class will be taught for the rest of the year by Maddie Hempel. I know everyone will make Michaela and Maddie very welcome to Our Lady of Lourdes School. LATE TO SCHOOL School begins each morning at 8:30 am. The classroom teachers mark their Attendance Roll Books at 8:40 am. If your child arrives at school after 8:40 am they are late and you must come to the office and sign them in. Recently we have had some children who are late to school arriving at the office and telling our secretaries, “Mum/Dad said they were too late to sign me in – would you do it?” I remind everyone that when arriving late the parent or adult dropping the child off must come to the school office and sign the child in. ONE WEEK OF THE TRIAL TO GO …PARK and WALK TRIAL - At Drop-Off and Pick-Up Times Trial ‘Park and Walk’- began last Monday for the last 2 weeks of school. In an effort to alleviate the need for parents to use the Drop-Off area in the morning and the Pick-Up areas in the afternoon I am pleased to announce that the Back Church Playground area (behind the Church) will be open for parents to park and walk their children across to school. Drop-Off Area- will be open each morning from 8:00 am to 8:45 am. To discourage commuter parking from using this as a car park for the day it will be locked at 8:45 am each morning and therefore parents who are going to be at school longer than that time should not park there. Pick-Up Area- will be open each afternoon from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. To discourage commuter parking from parking here in the afternoon it be locked at 3:30 pm each afternoon. Parents who are going to be at school longer than that time should not park there. LAST DAY OF TERM 2 The term is rapidly progressing and when we finish this week we are down to 2 weeks of the term to go. The term will conclude on Friday 26 June at 2:55 pm. The students will have a two week holiday break and Term 3 will begin on Monday 13 July at 8:30 am. Mark Badke Principal TERM 2 SCHOOL FEE ACCOUNTS Thank you to those families who have settled their Term 2 School Fee Accounts. Today, Overdue Notices have been nd issued to all families with outstanding balances. These Accounts MUST be paid by Monday 22 June. Mr Ron O’Mara, Fee Administrator, will be here next week contacting parents about accounts that remain outstanding. If there is a problem settling your account please contact the Finance Secretary, Trish Reuter as soon as possible. Thank you. Qkr is here! As previously advertised Qkr is an easy to use mobile app for iPhones and Android smartphones that will make ordering and payment for tuckshop a breeze. It is a cashless system supported by Mastercard, Commonwealth Bank and the school’s bank Archdiocesan Development Fund. We have run a pilot with a number of families and the system is working well. The information to set up Qkr is now available to all families this can be obtained from the office or on the school app. If you have ordered online please DO NOT send a brown paper bag order Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Like us on Facebook to receive updates and community information. 2015 2016 Term 2 Monday 20 April - Friday 26 June Term 3 Monday 13 July - Friday 18 September Term 4 Tuesday 6 October - Friday 4 December Term 1 Wednesday 27 January - Thursday 24 March Term 2 Monday 11 April - Friday 24 June Term 3 Monday 11 July - Friday 16 September Term 4 Tuesday 4 October - Friday 2 December Remember … All parents helping out in the school are required to sign in and out at the office and wear a “PARENT HELPER BADGE”. All grandparents, aunts, uncles etc. MUST have a Blue Card (from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Forms can be obtained from the school office). All volunteer / parent helpers MUST have completed the Student Protection Workshop on the school website and submitted the forms to the office. From the APA … DATE CLAIMER: SCHOOL PHOTO DAY – TUESDAY 28 JULY Our school photo day is booked for Tuesday July 28. We will be using Advanced Life Photography again this year. There will be further information sent out closer to day. PLEASE BE KIND It has been brought to our attention that recently we have had parents confronting each other at school. I would like to remind all adults on our school property to seek assistance from the school leadership team if they feel there are any school issues needing to be resolved. In my experience a parent confronting another parent very rarely results in a positive outcome. IS YOUR CHILD WEARING ANOTHER CHILD’S JUMPER? Please check your child’s jumper to see that they are wearing one that you own. There have been reports of children taking home the wrong jumper. This can easily happen with jumpers being taken on and off during the day. Please remember to label all clothing items. Have a great weekend! Michael STREET SCIENCE On Wednesday, 17 June 2015 the Year Three’s went to watch a show from Science Steve. He had a lot of fire in the show. His first act was with a wind blower. He started shooting cups off the heads of Year Three students using wind he created. For his next act, he poured liquid nitrogen into a bowl which created a huge cloud that was really cold. Science Steve came from a company called Street Science. He showed us that Science is really cool! My favourite part was of the show was EVERYTHING! STREET SCIENCE EXPERIMENT (by Jack Power) On Wednesday my class, 3Red went to a street science show with Science Steve. He was quite funny. He started off by putting plastic cups on people’s heads and blowing the cups off with a bazooka! The air pressure really made us blink. After that he brought out some safe chemicals and put some liquid nitrogen in a bowl. There was so much fog! Then we blew up some balloons and Science Steve put some balloons in the bowl of nitrogen. After that, he pulled it out and the balloon was very stiff. Science Steve said that the balloon had ice in it. When the warm air reached the chemicals, we saw the balloon blow up. After that he did some firework science. The flames burst in colour. Then he amazingly ended the show by putting some chemicals on his hand and set it alight! Then he gave us a light reflections card. It was truly wonderful. STREET SCIENCE (by Elizabeth Mennis) On Wednesday Year 3Blue went to a Science incursion. It was run by Street Science. The person that was there was a man called Steve. For his first experiment he got a flame thrower and EXPLODED a balloon. Next he talked about AIR, and he chose a couple of students and put red cups on their heads. Then he used an air gun and blew the cups off their heads. Next he talked about GAS and poured liquid nitrogen into a bowl which created a huge cloud. Soon after three more experiments he got a chemical and put it on his hands and arms then he set his hand on FIRE. When he finished he gave us all a light sensor. It was fun. From the APRE … JESUS CALMS THE STORM This Sunday’s gospel tells the narrative of Jesus calming the storm. The story of Jesus calming the storm is found in all three Synoptic Gospels: Matthew 8:23- 27, Mark 4:35-41 and Luke 8:22-25. Mark's gospel (generally dated between 6575 CE) is widely accepted as the earliest source of this narrative. The narrative is remarkable for its graphic description of the storm, with the waves breaking into the boat so it began to fill, and for the contrast between the calmness of Jesus and the terror of the disciples. There are many times in our lives when we may also feel like Jesus’ disciples- overwhelmed, fearful and at risk of ‘drowning’. Mark’s gospel recounts how, upon seeing the disciples’ fear, Jesus said ‘Peace, be still.’ At this time the winds and the sea were calm. When we are feeling fearful and overwhelmed who do we call upon to help us? Do we ask Jesus to be with us and help us to gain a sense of calmness? Sometimes we just need to take some time to be still and ask for Jesus to be with us. There are many prayer resources which you can access to help you to reflect and pray. An online resource may also be of assistance; you might like to explore the following resources. http://www.sacredspace.ie/ http://www.loyolapress.com/3-minute-retreats-daily-online-prayer.htm SOUTH DEANERY PRESENTATIONS Catherine Upchurch Is an international speaker and Scripture Scholar. She is Director & Author, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. Catherine will share wisdom and insights into the many ways ‘God comes to meet us in the real world!’ This is an opportunity to pause and reflect on how our biblical tradition can help us recognize the footprints of God in the physical world where we go about our daily lives. Monday 6 July 7.30 – 9.00 pm The Aspinall Centre, 4 Klumpp Rd, Upper Mt Gravatt. Phone: ERDU 3285 6233 for information Gold coin donation at the door. Along the Comino An 80 minute audio-visual presentation by Peter Kearney about a 800 km walk through northern Spain along an ancient pilgrimage path to the burial place of St. James the Apostle. Photos, music and live commentary by Peter who has walked the Camino. Beautiful landscapes, medieval villages, useful information. Q&A session at conclusion. Friday July 17, 7.30pm. The Aspinall Centre, 4 Klumpp Road, Up Mt Gravatt. $10/$8 concession pp at door. Registration essential preferably via email to Peter Kearney: [email protected]. Please specify event location 'Upper Mt Gravatt' and number of seats needed. Or sms 0425 328 185. Or at Upper Mt Gravatt Wishart Parish Office: 07 3849 7158 PRAYER CELEBRATIONS Prayer is a very important part of school life. There are many opportunities for families and friends to join us for prayer celebrations. You might like to note the following dates in your calendars. Term 2 Time & Date Celebration Class/es Involved Week 10 2pm Monday 23 June Prayer assembly 3 Yellow Holidays Term 3 Time & Date Celebration Class/es Involved Week 2 2pm Monday 20 July Prayer Assembly Seniors 3 2pm Monday 27 July Prayer Assembly - Catholic Education Week Year 4 3 9am Thursday 30 July Class Mass - Catholic Education Week Seniors 3 8:45am Friday 31 July Special Prayer Assembly - Grandparents’ Day Year 2 4 2pm Monday 3 August Prayer Assembly Prep Red 4 9am Thursday 6 August Class Mass - Mary MacKillop’s Year 4 5 2pm Monday 10 August Prayer Assembly 5 Blue * Dates and times are correct as at 17/6/15. Changes will be advised via the newsletter and the Skoolbag App. Have a great week! God’s blessings, Tara Martin (APRE) School website School newsletter Published every Thursday and sent home by email. It can also be accessed from the app and website. www.ourladyoflourdes.qld.edu.au Absences Is an app for smart phones and tablets where you can order and pay for tuckshop. can be advised through the skoolbag app Parent eForms > Absentee Note Late arrivals to school can only be signed in at the office for safety reasons. Student of the Week … Congratulations to the following students:Sophie Mennis Ullaw Wol Servin Yong Gee Patrick Dinh Sophie Leou Caitlin Power Miuccia Cheung Samuel Wu Dylan Vanniasinghe Sophie Kalan Sarah O’Malley Brooke Andriani Luke Falekakala Jessica Atme Zac Hawkins Charlie Spiteri Abigail Mason Bodia Thomas Joshua Leon-Nestler Reuben Muclar Prep Blue Prep Red Prep Yellow 1Blue 1Red 1Yellow 2Blue 2Red 2Yellow 3Blue 3Red 3Yellow 4Blue 4Red 4Yellow 5Blue 5Red 5Yellow Senior Blue (6) Senior Yellow (6) School app “Skoolbag” For smart phones and tablets Add events directly to your personal calendar. Printing forms and documents from the app can be done by accessing it from the Skoolbag Communication Centre at the bottom of the main page of the school’s website. Active School Travel … Walking School Bus All interested parents are most welcome to attend PRIZES available Walking Bus every Wednesday from 8.05am Woff Street Skate Park, Sunnybank Looking forward to seeing you there!!!! PLEASE NOTE On wet days, please DO NOT DROP YOUR CHILDREN OFF AT THE PARK unless there are supervisors present. (Walking under these wet conditions make pathways slippery and dangerous) NO HAT – NO WALK MISBEHAVING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED Jo Bowman (AST Coordinator) REMINDERS: Parents of Prep students to stay with child until we have started to walk, on Buddy day and Milo & Muffin day, not normal Wednesday. From the Tuckshop … (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday) TUCKSHOP ROSTER: Wednesday 24 June – Friday 26 June Wed 24 June Maria Macabangon, Thurs 25 June SPORTS DAY – NO TUCKSHOP Fri 26 June Emma Guerra, Joanne Prior From the School Shop … (Wednesday & Thursday ONLY) Wed 24 June Thurs 25 June SCHOOL SHOP ROSTER: 24 June – 25 June Sue Muclar Lyn Kidd Exciting News… is Here!! Uniforms can now be ordered and paid for online through the Qkr! App. Please see the information regarding Qkr! in an earlier section of this newsletter or in the main menu on the Skoolbag app. Any items purchased that are the incorrect size can be exchanged in accordance with our policy. Uniforms requiring a refund or exchange should not have tags removed or have been named. If an item you are ordering has a price of $0.00 this means that it is unable to be ordered as there is no stock and none expected in the short term. If ordered before 8.30am on Thursdays, orders will be sent to your child's class that week. Orders received after 8.30am Thursdays, will be sent to your child's class the following Wednesday. PRITTI HAIR TIES A huge range of hair ties and clips in the Pritti range is now available. Prices vary from $2 to $12 for head bands. These items will also be added to the Qkr app shortly so they can be ordered online. BARGAIN BIN Come in and check out the bargain table in the shop. We are selling off some last items of things and looking for more space. Help us clean up and grab yourself a bargain at the same time. Super sale on lunch bags – Now $5!!! Limited time only. NEW PROCEDURE FOR SELLING SECOND HAND UNIFORMS ON CONSIGNMENT IN THE SCHOOL SHOP Second hand uniforms will be accepted for sale in the uniform shop under the following conditions: Uniforms must be washed and in good saleable condition with no stains rips or tears or severe fading. The proceeds of any sale, less 30% commission will be paid when all items are sold. If after 12 months, there are items remaining, they will be donated to the school. Payment can be taken as a credit in the shop, a deduction in school fees or paid into a bank account. The uniform shop convenor has the discretion to dispose of any items they deem unsaleable and to set the price for sale. A consignment clothing sale agreement must be completed with the items listed individually before the shop will accept them for sale. These forms are available in the shop, office or on the website. Items can be donated to the school and do not require a form to be completed. Second hand uniforms with the completed form can be left at the office or uniform shop. Please read the guidelines above. Uniforms will not be accepted on consignment without a completed form. Debbie Johnson Convenor [email protected] Library News… There was great excitement on Tuesday as five of our Seniors, Miya Chow, Cale Dennis, Annaleise Allam, Lindsay Baker, and Jack Taylor headed off to the Brisbane South Readers’ Cup competition at Algester State School. Since Easter they have had to read 5 novels and a picture book in their ‘spare’ time which was no easy task. They met one or two lunch times each week to discuss the books and ask each other questions. They had to be self motivated and directed. On the day they would be asked 6 questions from each book and would have 30 seconds to complete the team answer. th All their hard work paid off as they came 5 in the competition against 28 competing schools. It was a great result as the scores in the top ten were close. Dutton Park State School was the winner this year. Congratulations for a job well done! LIBRARY BORROWING This week is the last week for borrowing this term. All students are asked to return their library books next week and overdue reminders will be sent home early in the week to help in the search for missing books! If a student in the higher grades has a chapter book that they wish to finish before returning they can come to the library and have it renewed and return it after the holidays otherwise ALL books need to be returned please. SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB Book club orders have arrived and will be sent to children’s classes this week. Thank you to parents for using the LOOP system as it makes things much less complicated for us in the library. If there is a problem with any order please contact the library (3345 0711) so we can sort it out – am sure I’ll be the spanner in the works!! We are most grateful to the parents who help in this big ‘production’ each term. The library earns points from the student purchases which allows us to get many great free new resources. Happy reading! Sports … OLOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL (SPORTS DAY) INFORMATION Our Athletics Carnival is fast approaching. You have given permission at the beginning of the year for your child to participate in this event. It is expected that all students will participate. Please email me at [email protected] if you would like to discuss your child’s involvement. WHEN: Thursday 25 June, 2015. A Program of events (with approximate starting times) is attached. Students will be travelling by bus to and from the venue. 10 to 12 year old students and (9yr olds who are competing in the 800m) will depart OLOL at 8:40am, followed by 8 and 9 year olds at 9:15am and finally Prep, Yr 1 and Yr 2 (7 year olds) at 9:45am. Everyone will be at QSAC by 10:00am. Prep will leave QSAC at 12:00pm, Yr 1 and Yr 2 (7yrs) at 1:00pm and for everyone else the day will finish by 2:30pm with the children arriving back at school by 2:55pm. WHERE: QSAC (ANZ Stadium), Kessels Rd, Nathan. ALL CHILDREN are expected to travel to QSAC by bus. Parents will be able to take children home from QSAC. Please be sure to tell the Year Level supervising teacher if this is to occur. Car parking is available for parents in Car Park No. 2 – off Kessels Road. WHAT TO BRING: Bring a school hat and a small bag (e.g. school swimming bag) that contains a water bottle, sunscreen, morning tea and lunch. Please put your child’s name on everything. The canteen will be open for adults but children will NOT be permitted to go to the canteen by themselves. MEDICATIONS: If your child requires an epi pen or puffer, please ensure that one is supplied. WHAT TO WEAR: A coloured shirt representing your House OR School sports uniform with a small coloured ribbon attached to your shirt with a safety pin: Hegerty (gold), Mackillop (purple), Lourdes (white). FOOTWEAR: Wear comfortable running shoes. Shoes are compulsory for all events. Experienced athletes may wear spikes in 80/100m and 200m events only and must carry them to the start of the event. EVENT INFORMATION: PREP, YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2 (7 year olds): The focus at the Carnival for these children is to have fun and ‘have a go’ at a variety of fun activities including a Sprint race between 10:10am and 11:15am. These children will compete in Year levels: Prep, Year 1 or Year 2. YEAR 2 (8 year olds) to SENIORS: 8-12 year olds compete in their age group (NOT year level). A child’s age is determined as being the age they turn this year, e.g. a child born 2005 competes as a 10 yr old. Every student who participates gains points for their House and will receive a ribbon. One boy and one girl from each age group (8-12 years) will be awarded st nd Age Champion (1 ) and Runner Up (2 ). To achieve this honour students will need to outshine in as many events, both track and field, as possible. Trials have been held during PE lessons to determine the top few boy and girl competitors from each house in Shot Put and Long Jump. Selected children will compete at Area ‘A’. The remainder of the children will compete for House Points at Area ‘B’. Track events have also been ‘seeded’. Events children compete in at the Carnival are: 8 years: 60m sprint, Shot Put, Long Jump and Ball Games. 9 years: 80m sprint, Shot Put, Long Jump and Ball Games. Students have advised if they are wanting to compete in optional 200m and 800m events. 10-12 years: 100m sprint, Shot Put, Long Jump and Ball Games. 10-12 years must do either 200m or 800m and may do both. Students have advised which events they will compete in. REGIONAL TENNIS Lindsay Baker represented our school as a member of the District Tennis Team competing at the Regional Championships. After 1 day of games, Lindsay was successful in qualifying for the final round but came up against the top seeded player in her first game. Well done getting into the final round, Lindsay! HELP NEEDED: We are also calling for OFFICIALS to help us out on the day. Parent help is very important in helping the day run smoothly and efficiently. WE NEED YOU! Experience is not required. Officials will be required from 8:30am to 12:45pm (track B), 2:15pm (track A) and 1:00pm (field events). While we are very grateful for volunteers on the day, letting us know earlier is much more helpful in organising jobs and events. Helpers will need to have done the Student Protection Session with Mr Badke to volunteer as an official. Please fill out the attached form or contact the school office with your availability and preferred job. Joanne Dempsey (PE Teacher OLOL) OFFICIALS for OLOL Athletics Carnival 8yrs to 12yrs events only Please contact your child’s teacher if you are available to help with Prep, Yr 1 and Yr 2 (7 year olds) Child’s Name & Class: ___________________ Parent’s Name: ______________________ Please CIRCLE your preferences and Yes/No if you have experience in the area of your preference. Experience? Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Any Sprint judge Sprint escort Time keeper Starter Ribbon Steward Shot put recorder/measurer Long jump recorder/measurer Ball games recorder Assist marshalling 10, 11, 12 years + (9 years who are competing in 800m) depart @ 8:40 am 8 & 9 years depart @ 9:15 am Prep, Yr 1 & 7 year olds in Year 2 depart @ 9:45 am TIME Sprints (Track A & B) 200m (Track A) Ball Games Long Jump 12 yrs (Run 800m first) 10yrs (800m runners go to 800m when called) 11yrs (800m runners go to 800m when called) 11 yrs 10 yrs 12 yrs 9 yrs 10,12, 9yrs (9 yrs go to ball games first) 11 yrs 9 yrs (200m runners go to 200m when called) 8 yrs 9:00 12, 9, 10, 11 yrs 9:40 10:20 11:00 11:15 11:55 EVENTS 800m Shot Put (Track A) 8 yrs 60m (B) Prep, Yr 1 & Yr 2 (7 year olds) 60m Sprints (B) Morning Tea for 8-12 years 12 yrs 100m (A) 9 yrs 80m (B) Oval 8 yrs Prep, Yr 1 and Yr 2 (7 year olds) fun activities. 1:15 1:30 100m 11 yrs (A) 9 yrs 10 yrs (B) Prep depart Lunch Marshall relays Yr 1 & Yr 2 (7 year olds) depart Relays (Track A) Starting with 8 yrs – 12 yrs If time permits: Parent, Teacher, Student ball game 1:45 2:15 House winners announced Clean up and depart for school 12:00 12:35 1:00 11 yrs 12 yrs 8 yrs Medal Presentations will be on Friday 26 June at 8:45am in the Penola Centre. Basketball … SOUTH WESTERN METRO BASKETBALL INC. PRESENTS: AUSSIE HOOPS PIRATEBALL LEARN-TO-PLAY PROGRAM "Pirateball" is an opportunity for all children, boys and girls in Grades Prep to 6, to learn the individual and team skills of Basketball in a fun and enjoyable environment. Where: Our Lady Of Lourdes. When: Thursdays – 3.15pm - 4.15pm Who: Grades Prep to 6 10 yrs Term 3: Thursday 23 July 2015 – Thursday 17 September 2015 Coach: Andy Sobieszuk Cost: $85 for new Term 3 enrolments or $65 for students re-enrolling from Term 2 (and already have a pack). Each newly enrolled participant receives a NEW Aussie Hoops Pack (green & gold). Re-enrolling participants receive a “Welcome back” discount. To register and pay online, go to: www.aussiehoops.com.au and follow the prompts. For all enquiries, contact Chris on 0403162932 or email [email protected] School Banking Rewards … Remember School banking is on a FRIDAY - Happy Banking We're excited to launch the new reward items for 2015 from our Outer Space Savers range. ET DVD and Planet Handball, released Term 1 Invisible Ink Martian Pen and Intergalactic Rocket, released Term 2 Glow-in-the-Dark Solar System and Cosmic Light Beam Torch, released Term 3 Outer Space Savers Money Box and Lunar Light Band, released Term 4 P & F News … Just a reminder that the end of term BBQ is on Tuesday 23 June. Children can purchase a sausage in bread for $2 at first break. The P&F are always after some help on the day! If you can spare some time, contact Karen on 0430 113 194 or pop a message in the P&F box in the office. Thanks Karen Community News … ST STEPHEN’S SCHOOL - ALGESTER