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21st June 2018 Term 2 Week 10

St Mary’s School Warwick Newsletter

Important for next week

Monday, 25th June St Mary’s Athletics

Tuesday, 27th June Rubbish Free Tuesday

Thursday, 28th June Report Cards sent home Friday, 29th June NAIDOC Liturgy led by Year 6

END OF TERM TWO

163 Palmerin Street (PO Box 555) Warwick Qld 4370 Phone: 4661 1872 Fax: 4661 4809 Email: smwarwick@twb.catholic.edu.au

Website: http: //www.smwarwick.catholic.edu.au

At St Mary’s we will:

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Although this time of the school year is a busy one, we have had

opportunities to showcase the many talents of our students. Currently, our

Mini Vinnies group is coordinating a soup drive for our local St Vincent de

Paul chapter; our older athletes have commenced pre-trials and practice

for our athletics carnivals with our younger children eagerly practising ball

games, relays and sprints; our Rugby League students are playing in the

Development Cup today and of course, last night we held our very first Art

Extravaganza.

This was truly a wonderful experience for all involved. Not only were we,

as a community, amazed at the artistic talents of our children and students,

but we were convinced that St Mary’s School has one of the best combined

(Junior and Senior) choirs in town!! We should be forever grateful for the

opportunities to express and showcase our talents. The beauty of it all is

that, at times, we do not believe in ourselves and our own capabilities, and

yet it only takes a gentle nudge from someone to say, “Come on, have a

go!” and the memory of what we achieved stays with us for a long, long

time.

We don’t have to be the fastest runner or the best artists or the greatest

footballer. Those accolades stay with us only for a very short time. The

greatest gift we can give to ourselves and to others lies in the message of

Jesus, “Love one another just as I have loved you.” If this is our gift to those

we know and those we are yet to meet, then we have talents beyond

belief.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Art Extravaganza last night.

There was a lot of work behind the scenes from staff and students to make

last night a truly memorable affair. Thank you to our parents,

grandparents, special friends and other visitors for bringing your

enthusiasm and love for your children in all of the activities they are

involved in. Whether the children show a particular talent in anything they

do or they are yet to find that talent, the community of St Mary’s School

Warwick is certainly “an exemplary place of spiritual life and Catholic faith

where every student comes to know and experience the loving presence

of Jesus in their lives.” (TCSO Strategic Plan 2018-2020).

“ Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.” (worshipgifs.TUMBLR)

Have a great week. Margaret

St Mary’s Athletics Carnival

Friday, 22nd June &

Monday, 25th June

A note was sent home earlier in the week with

full details. Please contact the office if you

did not receive one.

RE News

Prayer for Sports Day Dear Lord,

You have blessed us with many gifts and talents.

We thank you especially for the ability

to participate in sports today.

Help us to play in a Christ-like manner.

Help us to play in a way that fosters good will and teamwork.

Help us to play to the best of our abilities.

Win or lose, we hope to have fun

with our friends and celebrate life.

Amen.

St Sebastian Patron Saint of Athletes,

Pray for us.

Congratulations to the 29 children who celebrated their Confirmation last Friday with Bishop Brian Finnigan, Fr Terry Hickling and Fr Jamie Collins.

NAIDOC Mass Next Friday we will celebrate NAIDOC Week with a Mass. Year 6 will lead the Mass along with our Bunya choir. The time will be confirmed on Friday when Fr Franco returns to Australia.

NAIDOC Week will be celebrated under the theme ‘Because of her, we can!’ and is held nationally from Sunday 8 July to Sunday 15 July (school holidays). We will be blessed with local aboriginal lady, Sharman Parsons, leading the students in song and dance.

Mini-Vinnies Soup Drive Thank you to everyone who has supported the Mini Vinnies soup collection. These will be given to St Vincent de Paul Society next Tuesday to help support the local disadvantaged right here in Warwick. Vinnies are always looking for blankets and sheets, particularly through winter so if you have any of these that are still in good order you no longer need please drop them to the school office to Mrs Young.

Administration Dropping children to school Parents are reminded that when dropping their children to school of a morning they need to either walk their children into the school or watch from their vehicle to ensure the children enter the school and are safe prior to driving off. If your child is late to school, please sign them in at either office.

Tuckshop News Roster Fri 22/6: Rebecca Mack, Fiona Ralph, Michelle Nolan, Melissa Owens

Thurs 28/6: Edelweis Mack, Sarah Williams Fri 29/6: Katie Rutledge, Clare Blake, Wendy Ryan

2nd Hand Uniform Pool The 2nd Hand Uniform Pool will be open on Wednesday, 27th June between 3.00pm and 3.30pm.

We’d love your feedback!

Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS) is currently reviewing the Code of

Conduct, a document that sets out the values and behaviours expected of

all TCS employees.

Your feedback on this important document is very welcome. You can

access the Code of Conduct review information and feedback form

through the TCS website homepage at:

www.twb.catholic.edu.au

Feedback closes on Monday, 16 July 2018.

Prep enrolments for 2019

We are currently accepting applications for Prep enrolments for the 2019 school year. Please contact the school office for an enrolment package.

Congratulations to this week’s RISE UP award recipients.

Sport

Athletics Carnival Events 22nd June – Upper Campus Field Events This carnival is for the students born 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006. The events occurring on this day are high jump, shot put and ball games. The older year three students (born 2009) will be walked up to the Upper by a teacher and will return to normal class lessons when they have completed all three events.

25th June – Whole School Track and Field Events This carnival will involve students from Prep – Yr 6. The day is held at Hamilton Oval and consists of sprints and relays, Lower ball games, discus, long jump and novelty games. All students to be at the oval by 8:30 to commence the day’s events.

Athletics Carnival Canteen

The High School is providing a canteen facility. Hot food and drinks should already have been ordered via email. Additional food will be available for purchase on the day. Parents are welcome to make a purchase for themselves as well.

Rugby League Development Day On Tuesday 17 July, some of the players from the Redcliffe Dolphins will be visiting with the year 4 – 6 students. It is intended that all students, both boys and girls, have time with these players to develop ball handling skills and fitness. ALL upper students are to wear their sports uniform on this day.

Prep D Michael Duncan, Priseis Williamson

Prep L Samantha Groves, Campbell Rathmell, Dominik Ryan

1B Mason Collins, Hayley Hildred

1W Nicholas Nolan, Summer Taylor

2L Andrea Curoopen, Torrie Williamson

2S Shiloh Cottee, Isabel Paynter

3K Aiden Byrne, Ashleigh Hay

3N Joseph Blake, Chaylee Bruyn,

Maisie Goodman, Alana Hildred

4G Jack Harper, Emmaline Newley

4M Elliza Moore-Kirkland, Jesse Murphy,

Declan Spies, Susie Spiller

5O Natalie Blake, Grace Dendle,

Nicholas Hughes, Calum Oloman

5S Izaac Barkle, Chloe Harmer

Library News Book Week Theme For those organised people, we are just letting you know that the theme for Book Week is “Find Your Treasure”. There will be a dress-up day for Book Week (day to be announced). Book Week is in August.

Borrowing Books over the Holidays Student borrowing over the holidays will occur for all students who have no outstanding loans. Please make sure your child / children have returned all their books. The winter holidays is a great time for reading – just curl up in front of the fire (heater) and have a good read.

Premiers Reading Challenge We have already had some students who have returned their reading lists in this challenge. It continues until August – plenty of time to start now if you would like to participate. Reading forms are available from either library. Just see Mrs Brosnan or Mrs Kajewski.

Warwick State High School Readers Challenge Students in Years 5 & 6 have been busily reading four books this term to participate in the Warwick High School Readers Challenge. This event will happen in Week 2 of Term 3. Thanks to Mrs Brosnan for helping the students prepare for a great reading competition.

Notices Assumption College Transition Days So that students may gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the Assumption College community, the first Transition afternoon for YEAR 6 students will be held on Tuesday, 26th June from 12:00pm until 3:00pm. Assumption College intends to hold a second Transition Day in Term 3. The proposed date for this is

Tuesday, 7th August. Orientation day for all students enrolled for 2019, will be Tuesday, 27th Nov.

St Mary’s students will be walked to Assumption College by their teachers and are to gather in the College Breezeway at 12:00 pm where group allocations for the day will be posted on the breezeway noticeboard.

All students will be dismissed from the College at 3.00pm. Please ensure your child is aware of transport arrangements from Assumption College.

TIME: 12:00pm to 3:00pm BRING: water bottle, paper & pen, a light afternoon tea will be provided by the College WEAR: Current primary school uniform & hat SHOES: Students will be involved in a range of activities on the different days and enclosed shoes (preferably leather) are required.

Extravaganza

TERM 3 - 2018 DATE CLAIMERS

WK DATE EVENT

WEEK 1

Monday, 16 July Term 3 commences

Tuesday, 17 July Sacrament of First Holy Communion Parent Information meeting

Wednesday, 18 July Southern Downs Rugby League Trials – Girls School Board Meeting – 6pm

Thursday, 19 July P&F Meeting – 7pm

Saturday, 21 July Sacrament of First Holy Communion Commitment Mass

Sunday, 22 July Sacrament of First Holy Communion Commitment Mass

WEEK 2

Monday, 23 July School Assembly – Led by 6R – 2pm Sacrament of First Holy Communion Formation Workshops begin

Friday, 27 July Parish Mass – 9am – Year 3 to attend

WEEK 3

CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK

Monday, 30 July Catholic Education Week Liturgy – Led by Year 1

Thursday, 2 August Touch Football & Netball Catholic Schools carnival

Friday, 3 August Bishop’s In-service Day

WEEK 4

Monday, 6 August School Assembly – Led by 2S - 2pm

Tuesday, 7 August Prep Liturgy – 9am Year 6 Transition Day 12noon – 3pm

Friday, 10 August Southern Downs Track & field trials - Allora

WEEK 5

PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS

Wednesday, 15 August Feast Day Mass – 10am Southern Downs Cricket trials – boys & girls School Board Meeting – 6pm

Thursday, 16 August P&F Meeting – 7pm

WEEK 6

FAMILY WEEK

Monday, 20 August School Assembly – Led by 4G – 2pm

Friday, 24 August Parish Mass – 9am – Year 5 to attend

WEEK 7

Tuesday, 28 August Darling Downs Track & Field trials

Friday, 31 August Father’s Day Liturgy – Led by Year 3

Sunday, 2 September Father’s Day

WEEK 8

Monday, 3 September School Assembly – Led by Prep D – 2pm

Friday, 7 September Year 6 Parish Mass P&F Trivia Night

Sunday, 9 September Darling Downs Cricket trials

WEEK 9

Monday, 10 September Darling Downs Cricket trials

Tuesday, 11 September Year 2 Liturgy – 9pm

Wednesday, 12 September Ball Games Carnival

Thursday, 13 September Sacrament of First Holy Communion Rehearsal

Friday, 14 September Parish Mass – 9am – Year 4 to attend

Sunday, 16 September Sacrament of First Holy Communion

WEEK 10

Monday, 17 September School Assembly – Led by 3N – 2pm

Wednesday, 19 September School Board Meeting – 6pm

Thursday, 20 September School Ball – 6pm

END OF TERM THREE