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17 March 2016 Term 1 Week 8
St Mary’s School Warwick Newsletter
An Irish Blessing May the road rise up to
meet you; May the wind be always at
your back; May the sun shine warm
upon your face. May the rain fall soft upon
your fields And until we meet again, May God hold you safely in the palm of His hand.
Important for next week
Friday, 18th March WARWICK
SHOW HOLIDAY *******
Thursday, 24th March
* Holy Week Liturgy Led by Year 6 Upper Campus Grounds at 9:30
* Last Day of Term. 25th March – Good Friday 26th March – Easter Saturday 27th March – Easter Sunday
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
Today is St Patrick’s Day. St Patrick is the Patron of Ireland. He was born
about the year 400AD – either near what is now the English/Scottish
border or near the River Severn by the present English/Welsh border.
Wherever he was born, he was captured by raiders, made a slave and
taken to Ireland when he was about 16 years old. There he was forced to
work in the fields, looking after sheep and pigs. He managed to escape in
a ship which took him to France. Sometime later he became a priest and
a bishop.
He returned to his birthplace and had a vivid dream or vision, calling him
to return to Ireland and take the stories of Jesus (Gospel) to the people
there. As a young man in slavery, Patrick had much time to think and
reflect and in this time, his relationship with God grew. Spending days
and nights in the open countryside, looking after animals, he became
more and more aware that God was there with him. Patrick learned to live
in the Presence of God.
Catherine Elizabeth McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy was born
in Dublin in the 1770’s. Her parents were James and Elinor McGauley.
Catherine had a sister, Mary and a brother, James. Catherine’s father
died in 1783. Her early childhood was enriched by family love and the
inspiring example of her father. She would comment later in life that her
early years were filled with much happiness. When her father died,
Catherine’s mother was left on her own to raise three small children.
In 1809, Catherine became a household manager for a wealthy Irish
family. She did this for 20 years. Here Catherine developed her merciful
spirit and grew in her personal grasp of the Catholic faith. Her love and
compassion for those who were poor and neglected and her
determination to serve them in the same way Jesus did, was her passion.
Catherine began to feel a persistent and insistent vocation to devote her
life to the service of the poor, the sick and the uneducated especially
those who separated themselves from God’s love. She soon realized the
impact of social, economic and political oppression and she lived
through bitter experiences trying to find shelter for abused women and
homeless girls. These experiences left Catherine with unbearable sorrow.
Catherine’s care for the owners of Coolook House (William and Catherine
Callaghan) had a profound effect on them. After Catherine and William’s
death, their legacy enabled Catherine to provide support, in particular to
the women in Dublin through shelter, education and life skills. At the
time, Catherine averted convent life as she felt this restricted her ability
to provide first hand care to those in need of mercy. As time went on,
Catherine also became the legal guardian to nine children (7 nephews
and nieces and 2 children she adopted).
“Try to meet all with peace and ease.” (Letter from Catherine to Elizabeth Moore
1838) (An Irish blessing) May you always walk in sunshine. Margaret
163 Palmerin Street (PO Box 555) Warwick Qld 4370 Phone: 4661 1872 Fax: 4661 4809 Email: [email protected]
Website: http: //www.smwarwick.catholic.edu.au
Spotlight on Staff –Jennifer McCray My name is Jennifer McCray. I moved to Warwick when I was in Year 2 and attended St Mary’s Warwick to Year 7. I attended university at Rockhampton. My first teaching job was at Roma followed by a year in England and two years in Goondiwindi. I finally settled back here in Warwick in 2006. I travelled around Australia in a campervan in 2008. In 2009 I worked in Papua New Guinea for 6 months. The following three years were very busy as I met my husband in 2010, married in 2011 and had our little boy William in 2012. This year I have returned to teaching on Fridays with Year 4G. I am also working with the Year 5 and 6 students as their Spanish teacher.
Curriculum
Reading Super Six Focus: Revision Next week, for reading, the students will have a revision week to consolidate what they
have learnt so far this term. Please take this opportunity with your children to revise the
fridge magnet you were given at the beginning of the term. If your family didn’t receive
one there are still some spares at the office.
You Can Do It! Education Building the Foundation of Confidence – Teach Habits of the Mind
that support Confidence. As parents, you can encourage the development of confidence by helping your child internalise
Habits of the Mind that support this Foundation.
Accepting Myself: Teach students never to judge or rate themselves as “good”
or “bad” on the basis of the quality or standard of their school work or what
others’ think of them; encourage them to see themselves as made up of many
good characteristics and some that need improvement.
Taking Risks: Help your child to appreciate that the greatest mistake
they can make is being afraid of making mistakes; encourage your child
to strive to be the best they can but that they don’t have to be perfect;
teach them that bumbling and stumbling is normal on the road to
achievement.
Being Independent: Teach students not to be overly concerned about
what parents or teachers think if they make mistakes in school work;
encourage your child to express their views and to stick up for
themselves even if others do not agree with them; if your child is a peer
conformer teach them not to be overly concerned with what peers think
of them for trying hard at school work; encourage the belief that while it
is nice to be liked, they don’t need to be liked all the time; if your child is
worried about peer rejection if they start to work hard, encourage them
to see that it’s not the end of the world if their friends give them a hard time, and if their
friends actually reject them, perhaps they are not really the right sort of friends for them.
EXCITING NEWS
The Life Education Team and Harold the Giraffe will be visiting our school from: 12th April 2016
WHAT IS LIFE EDUCATION? Life Education motivates and empowers young people to make smart life choices for a healthy future. As part
of your child’s activity levy the school will cover the $6 cost, which covers your child’s participation in the
program and a student workbook. The van will be located at the Lower Campus.
MODULE: ‘HAROLD’S SURPRISE’ – PREP Harold and the class are invited to possum’s party in the park. On the way they become aware of and develop appreciation of their bodies, discuss the importance of healthy food choices and exercise, safety in the environment and identify how people grow and change. MODULE: ‘CLUED UP’ – YEAR 1 The Children help Harold investigate the disappearance of his friend Cocky. Through being detectives and solving the mystery, they learn about friendship, healthy food choices, safe and unsafe living and cooperation. MODULE: ‘HAROLD’S MYSTERY TOUR’ – YEAR 2 The class joins Harold and his friends on a mystery tour where they experience an ‘Amazing Body Adventure.’ The children explore appropriate remedies when feeling sick, issues of safety and ways to cope when feeling pressured. MODULE: ‘HAROLD’S DIARY’ – YEAR 3 The Children are invited to read Harold’s Diary as he shares stories relating to bullying, feelings, developing coping strategies, safety with medicines and the importance of making healthy food choices. MODULE: ‘ALL SYSTEMS GO’ – YEAR 4 Inside a futuristic machine ‘The Venture’, the Captain and his crew take the class on a tour of the human body. Travelling through the blood we explore the functions of various body parts and how magnificent the human body really is .The students discuss issues and engage in activities centered on peer pressure, second hand smoking, safety with medicines, factors that influence the function of body systems. MODULE: ‘bCYBERWISE’ – YEAR 5 The Children explore ’netiquette; (Internet etiquette) and Cybersafety issues through roleplay and interactive activities. They explore how to establish positive respectful relationships and to report negative experiences to a responsible adult that they trust. MODULE: ‘IT’S YOUR CALL’– YEAR 6
Students clarify the definition of a drug; explore risks associated with the use of legal drugs and the short and
long term consequences of misuse. They examine the decision-making process, and develop strategies for
dealing with pressure situations including digital media.
MODULE: ‘ON THE CASE’ – YEAR 6 (Free additional module – sponsored by QLD Health) The class identify ways nicotine adversely influences physical and social development. Students also identify
high risk situations and develop strategies to deal with the influences and pressures to smoke.
If you have any questions please see your child’s teacher or Mrs Sharon Young. If you do not want your child to
participate please contact Mrs Margaret Grew before Tuesday, 12th April, 9:00am.
You are invited to a parent session to come and learn what Life Education is all about:
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FREE LIFE EDUCATION PARENTS INFORMATION SESSION TO BE HELD ON 12th April 2PM IN THE LIFE EDUCATION VAN
I will be attending …………………………………………………………………………………………………… (Parent’s Name)
Administration
Attention: Years 4, 5 and 6 Students The 2016 Australasian Schools Competitions (I.C.A.S.) are taking place again this year. The competitions will be held on the following days:
Digital Technologies: Tuesday 17 May 2016 Entry Fee $8.00 Science: Tuesday 31 May 2016 Entry Fee $8.00 Writing: Wednesday 15 June 2016 Entry fee $17.00 Spelling: Wednesday 15 June 2016 Entry Fee $11.00 English: Tuesday 2 August 2016 Entry fee $8.00 Mathematics: Tuesday 16 August 2016 Entry fee $8.00 The Competitions provide an opportunity for years 4, 5 and 6 students to gain a measure of their own achievement in an external assessment situation. It also provides for parents, helpful information regarding their child’s performance. All students will receive a certificate and an individual student report indicating which questions they answered correctly, as well as the average mark for their state.
If you would like your child to participate in any or all of the above competitions, please complete the attachment on the letter that was sent home yesterday. We enter all competitions at the same time irrespective of the sitting dates of competitions. You will need to send in the completed form and the appropriate entry fees by Tuesday 22 March 2016.
Holy Week Liturgy All students will be attending the Holy Week Liturgy, on Thursday 24th March at 9.30 am. The Liturgy will be held in the grounds of the Upper Campus. Parents, friends and relatives are most welcome to attend.
Caritas Australia This year, Caritas Australia is celebrating 50 years of Project Compassion with the theme, “Learning more, creating change”. At St Mary’s, we encourage the students and parents to support Project Compassion during Lent, by making small sacrifices and placing coins in the boxes placed in each classroom. Having gained new skills from a Community Health Program, run by Caritas Cambodia, Sreymom is a trusted midwife who is helping to improve the health of indigenous women and children in her region.
THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who contributed in any way to the Sausage Sizzle organised by Miss Gaffney and the student leaders to raise funds for Project Compassion and the Missions. Just over $500 was raised. Thank you also to the many helpers who cooked sausages, organised for the delivery between campuses and helped with the handing out of sausages! A special thank you to Year 4 G for helping Mrs Grew at the Lower. It truly was a wonderful team effort all round.
This week’s award recipients:
Class Student Achievement Award Living Like Jesus Award
Prep Lewis Torrie Williamson
Frazer Bruton Georgia Albrand
Jashari McIntosh
Prep Mathews Madison Nowlan Logan Hallman
Indi Baker Andrea Poollay Curoopen
Year 1 Brosnan Eliza O’Leary Alana Hildred
Harry March Indigo Cruice
Year 1 Jones Charlie O’Dempsey
Samuel Black Imogen Bednarz
Year 2 Lawson Azailia Grant
Jazmine Cruda Declan Spies Oliver Swift
Year 2 Stevenson Olivia Groves
Chantae Hetherington Lachlan Corney Evelyn Walsh
Year 3 King Olivia Cowley Joshua Collins
Keira Brunt Izaak Barkle
Year 3 Norton Ella Young Aaron Savins
Year 4 Carr Lesleigh Vincent Samual Scheiwe
Jorja Hill
Year 4 Gaffney Kye Lawler
Joel Brennan Sophia Baker Trey Williams
Year 4 Shooter Cooper Morton
Charlotte Stevenson Madison Mauch
Year 5 Hughson Daniel Hughes Hayley Black
Jorja Beard Keely Byrne
Year 5 Oldham Harrison Boal
Madeline Gleeson Alana Gray
Ryan Fischer
Year 6 Dearden Molly Cullen Ethan L’Barrow
Year 6 Rutledge Kaleb Baker Ben Gale
Tuckshop Roster
Thurs 17/3: Suzanne Collman, Lisa Crothers. Fri 18/3: Show Holiday. Thurs 24/3: Del Mack, Sarah Willians.
Fri 25/3: Good Friday.
HEAD LICE Parents are reminded to be vigilant with consistent checking for headlice and treat accordingly.
FIRST RECONCILIATION Congratulations to the candidates who received the Sacrament of First Reconciliation last night. The final ceremony is tonight (Thursday 17th March). Thank you to the parish and school community members for keeping these children and their families in their prayers.
Notices
P&F Meeting Thursday 17th March at 7.00pm
Upper Campus Library
The Agenda items are;
Race Day Wrap Up
Upcoming Mothers Day Stall
Upcoming Movie Night
Upper Grounds Improvement Project All parents are most welcome – would love to see some new faces! Any agenda items can be submitted via our email address. If you would like to receive the minutes of the P & F meetings please send a request through the following email address and you will be added to the distribution list
SPORTS NEWS
Southern Downs Netball, Rugby League & Soccer Trials
On Tuesday 15th March, the Southern Downs Netball, Rugby League and Soccer Trials were held in Warwick. Congratulations to all participating St Mary’s students; you conducted yourselves well, represented St Mary’s beautifully and played with good sportsmanship. The following students have been selected for the Southern Downs Teams to play at the Darling Downs Trials. We wish them well.
NETBALL RUGBY LEAGUE SOCCER Meghan Carey – 6D Morgan Bourke – 6D Caitlyn McMahon – 5O Annie Hume – 6R Jack Collman – 6D Taylor Tattam – 5O Keely Lockhart – 6D Sam McElhone – 6D Taylah Eastwell – 6D Lucas Bradfield – 6R Bridget Hardy – 5H William Reardon – 6D Lily Nolan – 5O Hugh Inmon – 6R Keely Byrne – 5H Matthew Watt – 5H Anthony Brookman – 5O Martin Bell – 5O Bevan Costello – 5O
P&F Email: [email protected]
St Mary’s Cross Country, Monday, 21st March 2015
St Mary’s cross country events will be held on Monday, 21st March in Victoria Park (opposite the Warwick Hospital). Please be aware of parking requests.
Parking is available in Pratten and William Streets. Please do not park in the Bridge Club car park.
9.15am Boys born 2004/2005 -11/12 years Distance 3000m 9.45am Girls born 2004/2005 - 11/12 years Distance 3000m 10.15am Boys born 2006 - 10 years Distance 2000m 10.35am Girls born 2006 - 10 years Distance 2000m 10.55am Boys born 2007 - 9 years Distance 2000m 11.15am Girls born 2007 - 9 years Distance 2000m 11.35am Boys born 2008 - 8 years Distance 1200
11.50am Girls born 2008 - 8 years Distance 1200m 12.05pm Boys born 2009 - 7 years Distance 800m 12.20pm Girls born 2009 - 7 years Distance 800m 12.35pm Boys born 2010 - 6 years Distance 600m 12.50pm Girls born 2010 - 6 years Distance 600m 1.05pm Boys & Girls born 2011 - 5 years Distance 400m
SPORTS UNIFORM – TRACKSUITS:
Danny Lyons Sports Store has assorted sizes of trackpants $20.00 and matching sports jacket
$30.00. These are the recommended St Mary’s School tracksuits for the cooler months
ahead.
NRL HOLIDAY CLINICS – FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGED 6 TO 13
DETAILS- When: Tuesday 29th March 2016 Where: Assumption College Warwick Time; 9am – 12pm Cost; $45
When: Thursday 14th April 2016 Where: Rugby League Park-Tenterfield Time: 9am – 12pm Cost; $45
Register online today
PLAYNRL.COM
Please check the Clinic you wish to attend
For further information contact
M: 0402892835 E: [email protected]
