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IMPORTANT DATES Wed 14 March Year 6 to Camp Fri 16 March Year 6 return from Camp Next Week Cross Country Interschool Sports – Year 5 & 6
Bayside Combined Catholic School Swimming Carnival
FROM THE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
TEAM
Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members, School Board Last week we held our first School Board meeting for the year. During the meeting we said goodbye to Mr Dorian Anderson and thanked him for his service on the School Board for the last six years. Dorian has decided that the time has come to cease his membership on the Board after this considerable time. We have appreciated Dorian’s willingness to volunteer such considerable amount of his time to be part of the group who overseas policy and governance for St Rita’s. Thank you, Dorian. Year 6 Camp This week our Year 6 students will attend camp for three days from Wednesday to Friday. Thank you to Mrs Therese Rae, Ms Maria O’Donnell, Ms Aoife Condron, Mrs Toni Schmalkuche, Mr Raymond Schwartz and Mr Nathan Mulhearn for being willing to accompany our Year 6 students to camp. I am sure that like me, you appreciate them doing this for their students as it that it means they are taking time away from own families. I wish them and the Year 6 students all the best for a successful camp. Fees and Funding School Fee accounts for Term 1 were due a week ago and I ask you to attend to this matter as a priority, if you have not already done so. Fees and levies collected at St Rita’s Primary School are used for the following purpose. They :-
Provide teaching, administrative and ground staff
Provide essential resources, materials, facilities and equipment. Resources for such areas as literacy, sporting and technology need to be replenished and upgraded annually.
Are used for maintenance and development of buildings, grounds and school maintenance equipment. The current projects to refurbish the toilets and correct the drainage on the oval and overland are examples of major works needed to be funded.
Pay for essential utilities (electricity, water and rates) and insurance.
While our school does benefit from substantial support provided by State and Federal Governments for their recurrent and capital needs, these funds do not cover all costs associated with meeting the escalating costs of providing education and facilities to all of our students. School fees are vital for supplementing the funds provided by Brisbane Catholic Education and State and Federal Governments. Prep 2019 We have already begun the Prep Interviewing process for enrolments for 2019 and at this stage have a healthy number with 74 applications. This means that the calendars for Brian, Nathan and I are also filling up fast. These numbers are great and would almost fill our three classes for next year. It is be really important to have any applications forms submitted
Term 1 Week 8 13 March 2017
Around Our School
39 Benfer Road VICTORIA POINT 4165
Ph: 07 3207 6628 Fax: 07 3207 6734
Email: [email protected]
Online: www.stritasvp.qld.edu.au
as soon as possible for any current families who have children for Prep next year. With best wishes for your week.
Carolyn ‘Open Minds and
Joyful Hearts in
the Year of
Youth’
FROM APRE Holy Week – During Holy Week we will have prayer liturgies during the afternoons (time to be confirmed). Year 2 and 3 will get us underway with Palm Sunday on Tuesday, Year 4 and 5 will follow with The Last Sunday and then Year 6 will lead the Crucifixion on Thursday. Prep and Year 1 will then take us through the joy of the Resurrection when we return from the holiday break. Free Dress Day – National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence – This Friday we will have a free dress day to recognise the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. Students are encouraged to wear orange and bring a gold coin donation. Money collected will go towards Project Compassion. There are a number of resources available on the following website - https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/NationalDay
Behaviours that do not constitute bullying include:
mutual arguments and disagreements (where there is no power imbalance)
not liking someone or a single act of social rejection
one-off acts of meanness or spite
isolated incidents of aggression, intimidation or violence.
FROM PLL Prep have been sorting lots of objects including living and non-living things .They are working with numbers to 5 and learning to write them. Also been sorting living and non-living things.
Year 1 are learning about adding numbers and are using a variety of materials to practise joining groups together. They are also learning about Noah's Ark and the rainbow, which is the symbol of God's promise. In connection with this they are modelling and learning our rainbow facts, those numbers which add up to 10. They are also using blocks and ten frames to model our numbers which add to 10.
Year 2 are working hard to develop a solid understanding of numbers to 100. They have been using the hundreds, tens and ones blocks to represent numbers and their individual white boards to record, rearrange and order a whole range of numbers. We have also been having fun with flipping and turning shapes and working in pairs and small groups as part of a Maths shape challenge each week.
Here is one from Mrs Maclean. Year 3 have had a fraction focus this week and will be creating fraction and shape art to celebrate our learning on Friday. Year 4 Students are using am and pm notation and solving simple time problems. Students are asked to nominate activities that take a given time. They will advance their ability to tell time using a calendar.
Year 5 focus in Maths this week is an inquiry question. "Is the three-player game of Scissors, Paper, Rock fair?" They have worked together in teams to write all the possible outcomes. They have also been gathering data to create graphs to display this data.
Y6 are off going to Camp Goodenough tomorrow They have shared some sites for Maths.
Sue Maclean [email protected]
JAMIE OLIVER PROGRAM
Learn Your Fruit and Veg Program Over the last 5 weeks, two Year 3 and two Year 4 classes have been participating in the ‘Jamie Oliver Learn Your Fruit and Veg’ program. The students were introduced to ‘hero’ ingredients such as tomato, cucumber, banana and capsicum. Each lesson they were encouraged to try a piece of each fruit or veg, learned some fun facts and used the ingredient to make Bruschetta, Greek Salad, Fruit Salad and Salsa.
Sally the facilitator instructed the students on how to cut safely with a knife, drizzle like Jamie and how to make cooking fun and interesting. Below is a short recount from one of the Year 3 students. The Jamie Oliver program is a great opportunity for kids to learn how to cook healthy food and have fun while doing that. So far, we have learned how to cook delicious bruschetta and fruit salad. The person who has been teaching us to cook all these wonderful foods is Sally. She is a wonderful woman who loves to cook. I now know that Jamie likes to pour things from a height and knows a lot of safe and smart tricks. It was brilliant. I felt like a chef myself. Kate K 3T
SPORTS NEWS
Quote of the week
‘Without continual growth and progress, such
words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.’
Cross Country Training
Cross Country training will then be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 7.40 – 8.10am. Students are asked to meet Mr Kenyon under the covered area outside the tuckshop prior to 7.40am. Training is on offer to all students interested. See you there! A reminder that it is a District expectation that 10-12 year students intending to represent the school at the Bayside District Carnival next term have been involved in the school training. Cross Country training will continue through to mid-Term 2.
Year 6 Camp We wish our year 6 students the very best as they embark on their leadership camp over the next 3 days of this week. Camp is a great experience where you are challenged, learn about oneself and achieve personal goals. I am sure they will have some great stories to share upon their return.
Cross Country Carnival Scheduled for Monday March 19 will be our Whole School Cross Country. A brief overview of the day has been included in this newsletter accompanied with a map. Students from 2-6 will nominate to run either fun run or competitive race in days prior to carnival. 9 – 9.40am Yr 2-6 All students Fun Run 9.40 – 10.00am All Preps and Year 1s Short Race 10 – 10.40am Years 2-6 Competitive Cross Country
District Sport Trials If there are any students interested in attending the following trials on offer – please see Mr Kenyon ASAP. It is highly suggested/recommended that you are involved with a local club for these sports, have representative experience and display a high knowledge and level of skill.
1. 10-12yr Boys Softball
Coles Sports for Schools Vouchers Please remember to collect all the Coles Sports for School vouchers. The more vouchers the school can collect the more sporting equipment Coles will supply to our school community. Keep them coming. The collection box is located in the front office next to class pigeon holes and can also be found at our local Coles supermarket in Victoria Pt.
Upcoming Dates March 14-16 – Year 6 Camp
March 19 – School Cross Country March 20 – Year 5/6 Interschool Sport
March 23 – Bayside Catholic Schools Swimming Carnival
ASSEMBLY AWARDS
CLASS STUDENT
2T Louis B
2L Emily T
3K Zac B
3T Bella H
3L Charlotte D
3J Madeline K
4L Paige C
YEAR 4 CHISHOLM VISIT
Last Thursday the Year Four students experienced some aspects of at the high school at Chisholm Catholic Colleges open day. They participated in a variety of activities and toured the grounds including several new buildings that have recently been completed.
SCHOOL BANKING
Great news, you can now be rewarded twice a year for your great saving. To achieve an amazing $10 movie voucher card all you need to do is bank 14
weeks throughout Terms 1 & 2. The $10 movie voucher card will be rewarded to you in the last week of Term 2. With this voucher you can buy a movie ticket, popcorn, soft drink or anything you choose at the cinema!! Don’t forget we still have a random weekly winner who will receive a bonus $2 deposited into their account. This week our winner is Taylor C (6L). Congratulations!! If you have any queries regarding St Rita’s School Banking please feel free to pop in and see us at BOQ Victoria Point which is located at the food court end of Victoria Point Shopping Centre, call us direct on 3207 6133 or email us at [email protected] Thank you and have a great week.
UNIFORM SHOP
HOURS
Thursday 8.00 to 10.00am Friday 8.00 to 10.00am Jumpers, Jackets and House Shirts are all on order and should be arriving at the latest the last week of Term, if the weather turns too cold, students are permitted to wear something Navy until their order arrives.
TUCKSHOP NEWS
Thursday 15 March
Tania Digby
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2ND Break
Tania Digby
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Friday 16 March
Elaine Wilson
Anna Brooks
Maggie Helmn
2ND Break
Elaine & Anna
Renee
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ST RITA’S CROSS COUNTRY DAY - 2018
When: Monday 19th March 2018
Time: 9.00am Start (Assemble on main oval in year levels)
Students from Yr. 2-6 elect the event they wish to participate in prior to carnival (1 OR 2 – Not both).
1. The ‘Fun Run’ is for all Yr. 2-6 students to participate in (Run/Walk/Skip or Jog), only competitor ribbons will be awarded.
2. The ‘Cross Country Race’ is for Yr. 2-6 students that intend to Run the entire distance. Place ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd per age group.
1st Event Session (09.00am – 9.40am): Yr. 2–6 All students Cross Country (Fun Run)
(09.40am – 10.00am): All Preps and Year 1s – Short Cross Country Race
2nd Event Session (10.00am – 10.40pm): Year 2-6 (Cross Country Race)
(In this session: 2’s – 6’s will run together (started in waves) and will do laps indicated below)
Year Level Track Number of Laps
Prep and Year 1 (2012’s – 2013’s) Small Track – ORANGE 1 Orange Lap
Year 2 (2011’s) – Turning 7 Large Track – BLUE 1 Blue Lap
Year of Birth (2-6’s only) Track Number of Laps
2010 – Turning 8 Large Track – BLUE 2 Blue laps
2009 – Turning 9 Large Track – BLUE 2 Blue laps
2008 – Turning 10 Large Track – BLUE 3 Blue laps + 1 Orange lap
2007 – Turning 11 Large Track – BLUE 3 Blue laps + 1 Orange lap
2006 – Turning 12 Large Track – BLUE 3 Blue laps + 1 Orange lap
MAJOR SPONSORS
CARMEL COLLEGE
Presents
A Musical Perfomance of
Where: Redlands Performing Arts Centre
Address: 2/16 Middle St, Cleveland QLD 4163
When: 25th of May at 7pm & 26th of May 1pm
Matinee and an evening show at 7pm
Ticket Prices: $25 per adult, $15 all concession
Book by Thomas Meehan Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Original Broadway Production Directed by Martin Charnin
Presented on Broadway by Mike Nichols
Produced by
Irwin Meyer Stephen R. Friedman Lewis Allen
Alvin Nederlander The John F. Kennedy Center Icarus Productions
Associates Inc. for the Performing Arts hjhbvvbu
Based on “Little Orphan Annie” ®
By Permission of Tribune Media Services, Inc.
Originally Produced by The Goodspeed Opera House
Michael P. Price, Executive Director
Please tick the days you require for each child.
Child’s Name DOB M ___/___
T ___/___
W ___/___
T ___/___
F ___/___
M ___/___
T ___/___
W ___/___
T ___/___
F ___/___
M ___/___
T ___/___
W ___/___
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I = Incursion, E = Excursion N = Normal In House day
FEES FOR THE WHOLE DAY PER CHILD
Please note the dates of Excursion and Incursion days. EXCURSION PERMISSION FORMS must be completed in order for your child/ren to attend on excursion days.
PARENT/CARER AGREEMENT• I/We acknowledge that my child/ren are currently enrolled and have completed Centacare Child Care Services enrolment forms at
This information will be made available if your child/ren is/are attending another Centacare Child Care Service.
• I/We acknowledge that as per the cancellation policy stated in my enrolment package, any days that are booked will be paid for. Full fees will be charged for all absences and I/we understand that it is my/our responsibility to notify in writing, of any changes to booking details.
• I/We acknowledge that vacation care bookings may be in jeopardy unless accounts are paid up to date and vacation care fees are paid in advance at the commencement of booking at the Vacation Care Program.
• I/we agree to pay the schedule fees for the bookings nominated above as per CCCS policy.
• I/We understand that this booking form is due back by or my bookings will be charged at a casual rate of additional to the fees for the whole day.
Parent/Carer Name: Mobile Phone:
Address: Work Phone: Home Phone:
Suburb/Postcode: Email Address:
BOOKING FORM Vacation Care
child care services
Parent/Carer Signature Date
Date
Welcome to Easter Vacation Care 2018
Terms and Conditions BOOKINGS & FEES:
Accounts from Term 1 2018 MUST have a $0.00 balance before
bookings will be accepted.
Bookings made by COB Friday 16th March 2018 will incur the
Permanent Booking rate. Bookings made outside of this period will
incur the Casual Booking Rate. Casual Sessions require payment on
the day of booking. Activities by an external provider will incur an
additional charge. Please refer to the activity program for any
additional charges.
Due to the Commonwealth Games we will not be offering excursions
from the service.
ABSENCES:
Once a booking is made it cannot be altered. All additional days will
be at the Casual Rate. All absences will be payable regardless of
circumstance.
Please notify the service of any absences by 6:00pm the day prior.
Failure to notify of an absence will incur a non-communication fee of
$3.00.
ON THE DAY:
Please ensure that your child has enclosed footwear (NO THONGS or
SANDALS / CROCKS) and sensible SUN-SMART clothing (Broad
Brimmed Hat, Sleeved top/shirt), drink bottle at ALL times during
vacation care. Sunscreen is provided and is accessible throughout the
day. Children arriving with inappropriate clothing cannot be
accepted.
Children MUST NOT bring personal items (such as iPods, MP3 Players,
DVD’s, Nintendo DS games, phones, Toys, etc) to vacation care unless
advertised as part of the program.
St Rita’s is an Allergy Aware Centre. Avoid any products which
contain obvious traces of NUTS (including Uncle Toby’s MUESLI
BARS), eggs, strawberries and seafood, kiwi fruit. Please check all
labels. If you have any questions or are unsure of which products this
may include please contact the OSHC.
Due to food safety issues, we are unable to heat / reheat food
brought from home.
Kind regards,
The OSHC Team
St Rita’s OSHC, Victoria Point Ph: 0477 550 700
Email: [email protected]
EASTER VACATION CARE 2018
PROGRAM Tuesday 3/4 Wednesday 4/4 Thursday 5/5 Friday 6/4
Easter Monday.
( Closed )
How do other countries
celebrate Easter?
We are going on an Egg
Hunt
Make our own Hot Cross
Buns
Decorate Easter biscuits
Make your own movie by
attending our Wizards and
Warlocks Film Making
Incursion at 10am
Bring in a baby photo of
yourself for our guessing
competition.
SHH! Don’t show anyone
your photo!
WAX HANDS INCURSION Make your own hand into a candle. Approx. 1.30PM Make creations/Jewellery out of salt dough. Once it is dry and decorated you can take it home.
BRICKS FOR KIDS This was so popular last time
we brought it back! This time our theme is
HARRY POTTER! Why not come dressed as
your favourite Harry Potter Character.
Monday 9/4 Tuesday 10/4 Wednesday 11/4 Thursday 12/4 Friday 13/4
JAZZY’S MAGIC SHOW
and BALLOON TWISTING
WORKSHOP 10am
Recycled Art Creations in the afternoon. Bring some interesting junk to use and share.
Feel and hold some
“Weird and Wonderful Creatures of the Sea” at our interactive and learn
Incursion 10am
Make your own sea Diahorama
Make and put on a show with a shadow puppet at our Drama Dragons Workshop. 10am Bring a glass jar to decorate and take home as well as making your own window sticker.
Learn the all about and listen to the rhythm of an African Drum
10.30 am
Make your own Egyptian mummy And make damper for afternoon tea. We will eat it at our own DISCO PARTY!
It’s SPOOKY FRIDAY! Dress up if you like! Face Painting. PHOTO BOOTH-take your photos home. Crazy cookie and cake decorating. Baby Competition Results.
Monday 16/4 PLEASE BRING- Broad Brimmed Hat, Sun smart clothing(sleeved), Enclosed shoes, Morning tea, Lunch and Water bottle.
Please do not allow your child to bring: Caps, Thongs, Singlets, Electronic Devices (iPads, Mobile phones, Nintendo DS, PSP, etc)
To avoid loss of property we suggest that no equipment or personal items are brought from home . The centre will not accept
responsibility for lost or damaged items.
Lets celebrate BACK TO SCHOOL WEEK! Let’s have a chill out day! Make smoothies, eat popcorn, watch a movie. Wear PJ’s or dress up if you like.
St Rita’s OSHC, Capalaba Ph: 0477 550 700
Email: [email protected]
We will also be celebrating the Commonwealth Games by having a variety of activities which are not written on the program. If you have any suggestions or idea’s please let us know.!
