Newsletter 19 July 2011

Jubilation
The voice of
Jubilee Primary School
34 Manra Way, Pacific Pines 4211
PO Box 486 Helensvale 4212
Ph: 07 55028566 Fax: 07 55028522
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jubileeprimary.qld.edu.au
19 July 2011
Grandparents: In God’s Way
Grandmother-grandchild relationships are simple. Grandmas are short on criticism and long
on love. ~Author Unknown
One of the most powerful handclasps is that of a new grandbaby around the finger of a
grandfather. ~Joy Hargrove
What is it about grandparents that is so lovely? I'd like to say that grandparents are God's
gifts to children. And if they can but see, hear and feel what these people have to give, they
can mature at a fast rate. ~Bill Cosby
My grandson was visiting one day when he asked, "Gramma, do you know how you and
God are alike?" I mentally polished my halo while I asked, "No, how are we alike?" "You're
both old," he replied. ~Author Unknown
Grandparents are such a gift to so many. I have had the opportunity to read a number of
children’s speeches on “Being thankful for my Grandparents”. I think they have given me a
deeper insight into just how amazingly influential grandparents are. Grandparents share
and teach so much with the little ones and this is the way it should be.
“Life is fast paced, hectic and all too full of important things we need to accomplish, it’s true
that’s the world we exist in. Yet is anything more important than people? Do your children
know their grandparents and great grandparents? Have they heard the stories, the history
and learned from the wisdom they have to share? If your grandparents have passed away
tell them stories so they can learn to respect the elderly and learn where they have come
from.
Try to cultivate a relationship with your children and their grandparents. Relationships are
immeasurable and the influence they can have on your children’s life. Give your child the
opportunity to learn from, to love, to respect and to seek the knowledge and wisdom of an
older person, they will treasure it for a lifetime.
I look forward to meeting and seeing many grandparents and special friends tomorrow at
our celebratory morning.
Kind regards,
Diary Dates
18-22nd July
Book Fair Week
Wednesday 20th July
Grandparents and Special
Friends Day
Monday 25th July
Yrs. 5-7 Interschool sports
Wednesday 27th July
Jubilee Beach-a-thon
Thursday 4th August
Catholic Schools Ball Games
Thursday 4th August
Catholic Schools Athletics
Carnival
Monday 8th August
Yrs. 5-7 Interschool sports
Monday 22nd August
Yrs. 5-7 Interschool sports
Monday 5th September
Yrs. 5-7 Interschool sports
Trevor Sketcher
BOOKFAIR MONDAY—FRIDAY
8AM to 4PM IN THE MPC
G’day from the APA - Acting Principal
G’day everyone: Welcome to Week 2. Last week we were able to welcome Trevor Sketcher back from his long service
leave to his position as our APRE. It was great having Chris McLeish working with us in Trevor’s absence, but it’s also
great to have Trevor back with us again.
This week Dave is away from school at a personal retreat at Mittagong, NSW as part of his Principal’s Renewal
programme. I think it’s come at a very appropriate time for Dave, given that he spent a large portion of the recent school
holidays here at school making final plans and safety arrangements for the construction we now see taking place around
the school. We wish Dave all the best for his retreat, which will be a huge challenge for him given that it is designed to be
“silent” in the main! Dave likes to take a playful shot at me from time to time for my verbosity, but, given that he’s a man
who doesn’t mind a chat himself, I think this might just test him a little ! While Dave’s away, Carolyn Stewart has been
released to assist us in Admin and I am happy to address any issues that would normally be directed to Dave.
Building and Construction Progress: Well you’d have to be walking around with your head in a bag not to have noticed
the construction areas now in operation throughout the school. As I stated above, Dave spent considerable time over the
holidays working with the site manager and supervisors working out the many safety aspects associated with such a
situation and this one is particularly tricky because it has multiple sites within the school precincts. We have spoken to the
students about the adjusted pedestrian thoroughfares, the safety aspects of such situations and our expectations of them
during this time of construction and they are responding really well. We’ve also spoken to them about construction
personnel and the two methods of identification of those people with authorisation to be here at school – orange Hi Vis
vests and Id Tags. We have encouraged the students to report the presence of anyone on our grounds not wearing the
appropriate identification items to staff members or to parents, so that an appropriate adult can make an approach and
check on the situation and we will give them regular reminders throughout the construction period. We seek your support
in this regard. We also seek your support with regard to gathering times before and after school, especially in and around
the top entrance (Zone 1) construction area between the Admin Block and the Early Years Centre. Parents are asked to
be particularly conscious of your children, especially younger siblings, while waiting in this area, as it only takes a
moment for them to find their way into unsafe territory. I have also noticed that more parent vehicles are finding their way
back into our top entrance area. Can I remind you please that we’ve asked that parents not drive down into the school
entrance and top car park please, as the space is already limited and will probably will become more limited as the
construction process unfolds. There is no doubt that this construction process will cause some inconvenience to us all,
but we know that the end results are going to be brilliant and we are determined that we will operate as normally and as
safely as possible during this time.
Book Fair/Grandparents & Special Friends’ Day: This week we have our annual Book Fair, “Galaxy of Books”, taking
place up in the meeting room of the new MPC. Tomorrow, we celebrate our annual Grandparents & Special Friends’ Day
which will commence with a special assembly in the new MPC at 9:00am. There will be specific information about both of
these events elsewhere in this newsletter and I recommend both of them to you.
Unfortunately, I won’t be able to attend the special assembly tomorrow, as I will be representing Dave (and Jubilee) at a
BCE Principals’ Cluster at Assisi tomorrow morning, but proceedings will be in the very capable hands of Mr Ball and Mr
Sketcher. Being “Grandy” to two beautiful grandchildren myself, I’m disappointed that I won’t be there for this important
event, but I do wish all of our Grandparents and Special Friends all the best for a wonderful visit tomorrow, as you are
very special people in the lives of our students.
Student Progress Reporting:
These commenced last week and continue to progress well. Thank you to all those parents and care-givers who have
taken the time to meet with class teachers thus far, and also to those who have made appointments for later this week. It
is great for students to see their parents and teachers meeting in partnership in support of their learning and
development. I’d like to acknowledge and thank our staff for their dedication and professionalism in making themselves
available before and after school, sometimes into the evening, for these conferences during this fortnight.
Special School Focus: At last Friday’s assembly, Prep U led us beautifully in a reflection about the virtue of “Courage”
and I thought that it would be appropriate for us to use this virtue as our first Special School Focus for Term 3 :
“When dealing with something new you don’t know
Have courage, be brave and just give it a go!”
Courage is an important element in growth and development. As the old saying goes,” if we always do what we’ve
always done, we’ll always get what we’ve always got!” The main message for teachers and parents in this focus is to
encourage our students in trying to extend themselves, because it’s in those moments that they will experience growth,
development and increased confidence. Obviously this needs to be done with care and caution, so that courage doesn’t
become recklessness, so we need to create an environment in which our students feel secure and supported enough to
“have a go” at new or challenging experiences.
Have a great Week 2, everyone!
Regards,
Brian Mason
(Assistant Principal, Administration.)
Resource Centre News
Book coverers URGENTLY Needed
If you have some spare time and would like to volunteer to a worthy cause, we have a stack of books which are ready to
be used except that they need to be covered. Come visit Ann Maree in the Resource Centre if you could help out. All
materials supplied, no offer of help too great or small. Covering can be done at home or in the RC- whatever is most
convenient for you! We currently have a huge bank of Prep / Early Years readers and home readers beyond level 30
ready to be covered.
If you have any spare time and would like to help out by laminating resources for us, come see Deb in the RC. We are
trying to introduce a new spelling program in our Early Years, “Words Their Way”, which is quite intensive to set up and
would gratefully accept any help offered!
Information for Catholic Students in Year 4 or above and their Parents
The planned Sacramental Programme of Confirmation and First Eucharist for November 2011 at St. Mary’s Catholic Parish
is cancelled. The next Sacramental Programme of Confirmation and First Eucharist begins in February 2012. The
Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist will be held on Saturday 2nd June 2012.
The details of the programme will be announced shortly.
For further information please contact the Parish office:
Phone # 55299144 or email [email protected]
Musical Update
Rehearsals commenced yesterday and will continue every Monday. Rehearsals finish just prior
to 5:15pm so please ensure you are there to collect your child at 5:15pm. You must collect your
child from the MPC, NO CHILD WILL BE PERMITTED TO MEET PARENTS ELSEWHERE. If
you require your child to go to after-school care after rehearsal, please let us know in writing.
If you have any questions
[email protected]
or
enquiries,
please
contact
me
through
email:
Shane Parry
Musical Director
Uniform Shop
All Winter Uniform stock has now arrived, please call in to collect any outstanding orders before the end of this month, any
goods not collected will be returned to stock.
Joanne Collins: [email protected]
Uniform Shop hours : Wednesday 8.30am-10.15am, Friday 1pm-3pm
From the Assistant Principal Religious Education
It is a joy to be back with the Jubilee community after seven months of long service leave and holidays. My family were
able to be reunited for the Christmas and New Year in Britain. My eldest daughter returned with us to work in Australia.
Amy is a psychologist who is working with troubled adolescents in Logan. Gabrielle remains in Yorkshire studying Law at
Sheffield University. Over the past five months I was able to spend five quality weeks with my elderly parents who are in
care in Maryborough. During the time I have begun a program being formed as a Spiritual Director through the Anglican
Church (with many instructors from the Catholic community). I also had the opportunity to visit a number of schools and
churches over this time to observe and learn.
The warm and encouraging welcome I have received from the Jubilee students has been heartening. Children are such a
blessing to work with. I do look forward to fostering the religious and spiritual life of our community along with you all.
Already I have been briefed by Christine of all the work she did while I was absent. The Local Covenant Church leaders
have met with the Jubilee Admin team to discuss our community and plan for further effective ministry and worship at the
school. I have looked in on the wonderful Fun Day, New Life – Pacific Pines organised here for the last Friday of the
school holidays – thanks to Orrell Bathesby for his new work. I have visited every class and enjoyed prayer and story time
with many of them.
So what is ahead? It is hoped there will be more opportunities for parents and children to pray together at school. We will
be organising some special community Services of Worship, beyond Grandparents Day this week. At the end of term we
will have a Thanksgiving Service for all involved in Emergency Services and next term we will have a service of prayer for
those who have experienced grief and loss. Brisbane Catholic Education is reviewing the Religious Education Curriculum
and as an ecumenical school we will be involved in reviewing the material that we teach here. I am yet to meet with the
Parent Support People and it is pleasing to see this group functioning well.
Looking forward to working with you all in further growing our community.
Yours in Jesus,
Trevor Sketcher, Jubilee APRE
COLES VOUCHERS FOR SPORTS IS BACK !
Within the next week or so you will notice a collection bin for vouchers that you can collect from Coles, in front
of the School office. Please collect and encourage your family and friends to pass on their Coles vouchers to
Jubilee. Last year we were fortunate enough to be able to redeem vouchers for the following sports gear:
AFL Ball Kit Size 3, AFL Training Kit Size 3, Bucket of Rubber Chickens, Motor Skills Development Kit , 2 Table Tennis
Kits, Volleyball Ball Kit, 2xIndoor Table Tennis Tables, Egg and Spoon Set, AFL Ball Kit Size 5.
Where can I collect Coles Sports for Schools vouchers?
For every $10 spent at Coles, Coles Online, BI-LO and Pick n’ Pay supermarkets, customers will receive 1 Coles Sports
for Schools voucher. Bonus vouchers will also be awarded to a customer when they purchases one of our Program
Partner's designated products.
So c’mon! Get collecting and earn sports gear for Jubilee!
AWL News
This afternoon Jubilee's Team 2: Gus Hill, Jake Edwards, Alec Webb, Daniel Littman, Jessica Betzel, Maddi Morely, and
Demi Hunt, visited the AWL. No doubt they helped out there where-ever they could and made a wonderful difference.
Don't forget that this Wednesday night, the AWL has an advanced screening of the movie "Red Dog" at the Event Cinemas
Robina starting at 7pm. Tickets are $25 and $18 for kids. You not only get to see a wonderful movie and a chance to
support the AWL, you also get a glass of champagne and a doggie bag for you very own pooch!! To purchase tickets ring
55099030 or buy them directly from the AWL. Please consider going and support these amazing people. The AWL needs
our help.
Keep on sending in donations of food, blankets, towels and pet toys. Thanks to Luke from Year 7 who donated gear this
week after losing his wonderful dog.
Karen Hallett and the AWL Team
G’Day from the Acting APA
Grandparents and Special Friends Day : Wednesday 20th July
What’s Happening When:
9:00 am
Special School Assembly in the Jubilee Multipurpose Centre
9:45 am
Morning Tea, Book Fair Visit and Classroom Visit
10:45 am
Children commence morning Tea in their usual supervised play areas.
11:00 am
School returns to normal classes
The children need to go to their classrooms at the start of the day so teachers can mark the rolls. They will then go with
their class teacher to the Multipurpose Centre.
The special assembly will be held in the Jubilee Multipurpose Centre at 9:00 am. There is a lift near the main stairs that
can be used by visitors with mobility difficulties to access the Multipurpose Centre. There will be plenty of seating
available for all our visiting Grandparents and Special Friend in the hall.
At the end of assembly our Grandparents and Special Friends are invited to share morning Tea on the veranda outside
the hall, visit the Bookfair in the meeting room at the back of the hall or visit their grandchildren’s or special friend’s
classrooms. Classes will return to their normal schedule at 11:00 am.
We look forward to spending time with all the Grandparents and Special Friends of our Jubilee students.
Tuckshop News
W/c: 18/07:
20/07: Anita Bland 21/07: Danielle Shaw 22/07: Danielle Shaw, Darren Phelan
W/c 25/07:
27/07: Beachathon 28/07: Lisa Lambert, Danielle Shaw, 29/07: Sharon Mart, Julie Manson.
Please Do Not send your orders in plastic bags as these are not suitable especially for hot food.
Please remember that Munch and Crunch is to be brought from home only, and not ordered via the Tuckshop.
Heather May– Tuckshop Convenor: [email protected]
HPE/SPORT NEWS
Congratulations to our very talented Browne sisters, Jessica, Amy and Chloe who have just competed in the Artistic Roller
Skating State Championships at Runaway Bay over the Queens birthday long weekend. All three achieved amazing
success over the course of the competition and all are displaying excellence in commitment to training and attention to
detail. Jessica won a gold medal for preliminary figures and is the current state champion. She also won a bronze medal
for creative solo dance and a silver medal for cadet free skating. Amy won a gold medal for figures and a gold medal for
free skating. Amy is also the current state champion for her age group. Chloe won a silver medal for figures and a silver
medal for free skating. Chloe is currently the runner up state champion.
We wish Jessica, Amy and Chloe all the very best as they prepare for the Artistic Roller Skating National Championships.
These will be held in Melbourne in September. Well done girls and Good luck !
Interschool Sports
First official training on Thursday this week ( 21/07/11) after school 3.10 - 3.50 pm All formal sports representatives are
expected to attend. During this session your teachers/coaches will hand out rosters/venues and expectations for gear and
behaviour when representing Jubilee. All permission forms are to be returned by the end of this week please.
Please ensure arrangements are in place to collect students by 3.55pm on training days.
School based sports students do not need to attend this training session after school. Your Intra school rosters for games
will be given to you by the end of this week also.
Yours in Sport,
Alistair Davies
[email protected]
P&F NEWS
FAMILY FUN DAY MEETING
The next Family Fun Day meeting will be held in the school hall’s meeting room on Wednesday the 20th of July at 2pm. If
you can’t make it to the meetings but have suggestions/ideas for the fun day, please don’t hesitate to call me (Margaret on
0411 466503).
P & F Meeting—August
The P&F meeting in August (ie Monday 8th August) will be the Annual General Meeting. At this meeting, the current P&F
Executive will step down and a new Executive will be elected. Position Descriptions will be placed in next week’s
newsletter for the roles of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer and all nominations for these positions
should be directed to our Principal, David Sewell, before the 1st of August.
Year 4 Parents
This year we are organising the bottle stall for the Family Fun Day. This is a very popular stall, which generally sells out
fast.
What we need from you are:
Cleaned bottles filled with goodies, or
Empty Clean bottles ready for filling, or
Goodies to put in bottles (eg toys, stationery, hair things, small things children and big kids like).
Items can be left in your child’s classroom. We will have samples on display.
Please contact Karen Flanagan (55290792 or 0422505158) if you are interested in helping with co-ordination. Thank you
for your donations.
With kind regards,
The P&F Team
[email protected]
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