Dear Members of the Emmaus College Community

In the news this week there has been a deal of publicity around the

Gonski Report on funding for schooling. This report is the first step

towards the Government‟s plan to introduce a new funding system for

Australian schools in 2014 and it could have significant consequences

for Catholic schools. Emmaus College is an ecumenical school however, it is owned

and run by Brisbane Catholic Education and is therefore dependent on funding from the

Catholic sector.

It is vital that as a school community we are well informed of the facts about school

funding and are able to constructively participate in the discussions that are occurring

now the report has been released.

Some of the key facts about funding for Catholic schools are:

Catholic schools educate 1 in 5 Australian children, yet on average operate with

10% less recurrent funding than government schools, even when parent

contributions are taken into account [NB: „recurrent funding‟ is the money

received every year by a school for its day to day operations].

On average, 53% of Catholic school income is provided by Federal government

and 19% by State government, while 28% is contributed by parents and

community.

On average, Catholic schools receive just 73% of the annual recurrent

government funding (per student) received by government schools. Catholic

schools receive $7,708 per student while government schools receive $10,562

per student.

Including government funding + parent contributions, Catholic schools have an

average annual income of $10, 008 per student, while government schools

receive $11,132 per student and Independent schools $13, 711. (MySchool

website 2011)

Through parent and community contributions to schooling costs, Catholic schools

deliver savings to Australian tax-payers of around $2.2 billion per year.

The school funding debate should not be reduced to an „us‟ or „them‟

argument. The success of Australia‟s education system relies on children in

all schooling sectors - Government, Catholic and Independent - receiving

fair and equitable government support.

Fair and equitable government support for Catholic schools guarantees real

parental choice in education. Catholic education authorities are seeking a modest

increase in funding that will assist Catholic schools to build on their capacity to provide

high quality education while keeping school fees as low as possible and striving to

address educational disadvantage.

Now the report has been released, the National Catholic Education Commission

provided the following media release.

FAMILIES MUST COME FIRST IN NEW SCHOOL FUNDING

MODEL

Commenting at the release today of the much anticipated Gonski

Report on Funding for Schooling, the Chair of the National Catholic

Education Commission (NCEC), Mrs Therese Temby, said that this was just the start of

the process, and much work remains to be done.

“This is a major piece of work and a roadmap for a way forward,” Mrs Temby said.

“There are key questions that remain unanswered. Substantial analysis needs to be

done to test the model and the report‟s recommendations.

MONDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2012 EDITION 3, TERM 1

FREE MATHS

TUTORING: Library

Every Tuesday 3.15—4.00

Years 7-10

Years 11 & 12: Maths

A

Every Wednesday 3.15-

4.00

Years 7-10

Years 11 & 12: Maths

A & Maths B

BRING YOUR WORK,

CALCULATOR & DIARY

FREE ENGLISH

TUTORING: Lomandra

Every Wednesday 3.15—

4.00

FREE SCIENCE

TUTORING: Library

Every Tuesday 3.15-4.00

Every Wednesday from

11.15am (first break)

“In its response to the report, the Government recognises that families face financial pressures and do not

wish to see school fees rise beyond their reach.

“One in five Australian children attends a Catholic school, and Catholic schools already operate at 90% of

the resources available in government schools.

“We will be working hard during the consultation phase to ensure we do not end up with a model that has

the potential to put pressure on school fees for parents in Catholic schools.

“We strongly back the Gonski panel‟s call for an additional $5 billion in funding for all schools,” Mrs Temby

said.

“School funding reform of the magnitude suggested by the Gonski panel is not achieved by simply

adjusting the current arrangements.

“We call on the Australian Government to show strong leadership by committing increased funding for

schools sooner rather than later.

“We look forward to working with everyone with a stake in this enterprise. We all share a common goal to

deliver high-quality education, and to provide every young Australian with the educational experiences they

need to reach their potential.”

It is important for us as a community to be aware of the funding situation for our school.

You are invited to visit www.fundinginfo.catholic.edu.au for more information.

Every blessing for the season of Lent.

KEVIN SCHWEDE

Principal

2013 PREP and

Yr 7 & 8 Sibling

Enrolments Due

NOW!

Eligibility for Prep 2013: Children

born 1 July 2007 - 30 June 2008

ALL applications need to be

completed in full, including birth

certificates & baptism certificates (if

applicable)

Yr 7 & 8 Applications must have

copies of most recent School

Reports.

PREP Sibling Interviews

will commence the week

beginning 12th March.

Monday 27th Feb -

Yr 11 & 12 Legal Studies Excursion

Tuesday 28th Feb -

Student Leaders/Mentors Breakfast, 7.15am

Wednesday 29th Feb

Yr 6 Camp - 29th Feb to 2nd Mar

Yr 10 History Excursion

Friday 2nd Mar -

Clean Up Australia Day

Sunday 4th Mar -

Yr 7-12 Musical Rehearsal, 10am - 3pm

Wednesday 7th Mar -

Yr 10-12 English/Drama Excursion

Thursday 8th Mar -

SECA Boys Cricket Day - Junior & Senior

SECA Girls OZTag Day - Junior & Senior

Secondary District Rugby League (U15, U19), Soccer (U19),

Basketball (U18) trials

Friday 9th Mar

SECA Swimming Carnival

Primary District Rugby League, Soccer (Boys & Girls) trials

***IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS:***

IMPORTANT - CHANGE OF ASSESSMENT DATE

Year 8 Science Report was due Friday 25th Feb. It

is now due on Friday 2nd March.

THE CYRENE PROJECT: SHOULDERING ANOTHER‟S

BURDEN The Cyrene Project aims to provide a spiritual

support to our year 12 students in their final year

at Emmaus. Year 12 is a busy and stressful time,

and knowing that there is a family praying for

them will encourage and strengthen them

throughout the year.

According to Scripture Simon of Cyrene helped Jesus carry his

cross. With this in mind we are looking for families to help shoulder

the burden of our Year 12 students. Families participating in the

project commit to praying as a family for the student at least once a

week. This could happen as part of grace in the evening,

spontaneous prayer, family prayer times, or even at the weekly

church service. How the family chooses to integrate this intention

into their prayer life is up to individual circumstance.

The commitment is that the family prays on a continuous basis

throughout the course of the year. The expectation is that the

family does not initiate contact with the student – i.e. no face to

face meetings, no written communication, and no gifts.

We are asking for families to contact Luke Watts, the campus

minister if they are interested in taking part. Please email or call via

the office to leave your details.

Luke Watts

NAPLAN Years 7 and 9 parents would be quite familiar with the National

Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN). Students

in these year levels along with their Year 3 and Year 5 colleagues

participate in tests of Reading, Writing, Language Conventions

(spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy. An

“Information for Parents” brochure is available from

www.nap.edu.au.

All students are encouraged to participate. Students with

disabilities may qualify for adjustments which reflect the support

normally provided in the classroom, while formal exemptions may

be granted for a student with a significant intellectual disability.

Students may be withdrawn from the testing program by their

parent/carer. This is a matter for consideration by individual

parents/caregivers. Withdrawals are intended to address issues

such as religious beliefs and philosophical objections to testing.

Parents wishing to withdraw students are asked to collect a form to

complete from the College office.

If you have any questions about your child‟s participation in

NAPLAN, we would be happy to discuss this with you. NAPLAN tests

are just one aspect of our school‟s assessment and reporting

process. They do not replace the extensive, ongoing assessments

made by teachers about each students‟ performances. In 2012

test dates are as follows:

15th May: Language conventions and writing test

16th May: Reading test

17th May: Numeracy test

More information regarding NAPLAN will be provided to years 3, 5,

7 and 9 parents closer to the day.

Following are some examples from the Year 7 2009

Numeracy Non-Calculator Test:

FROM THE HEAD: P-6

FROM THE APRE

PREP ENROLMENTS 2013 Families with children beginning Prep in 2013 are encouraged to

submit enrolment application forms as soon as possible. These

will be processed this term, with interviews beginning the week of

12th March.

Getting Ready for NAPLAN – Parent Information Session It was wonderful to see so many parents attend the NAPLAN

Information Session last Friday. This session provided parents

with background information about the test, an overview of the

preparation students do at Emmaus and examples of what

parents can do at home to support their children. I am more than

happy to meet with any parents who were unable to attend the

session.

Head Lice There have been a number of cases of head lice already this year.

Families are encouraged to regularly check their children and

treat if necessary. It is extremely important that effective

treatment happens quickly to prevent further spread to other

children. Please remind your children not to share hats.

Swimming Carnival The Emmaus swimming carnival was a wonderful success.

Thanks to all students and families who gathered to compete and

build House spirit. Congratulations to Bonhoeffer Blue – 1st

place!

Lisa McCormick

SHROVE TUESDAY: Many students, staff and church representatives assisted in the

cooking and distribution of twelve hundred pancakes. We do this

each year to highlight the day before the first day of the season of

Lent. Thank you to everyone who helped and all those who

generously made a donation for the start of Project Compassion.

This year Caritas Australia, the Catholic agency for international

aid and development, has the theme, “If you want peace, work for

justice”. During Lent classes will be encouraged to learn about the

needs of others in our world and to try to do something about it.

ASH WEDNESDAY: Ashes were distributed at our liturgies earlier this week. The idea

of Lent is to provide a preparation period leading up to the most

important time in the church calendar, Easter. Through prayer,

fasting and giving, we focus on our own spiritual journey and we

have opportunities to consider others. The words used in the Ash

Wednesday liturgies, “May you have a change of heart and walk

with Christ”, can link the message of Lent with the Emmaus

motto. Thank you to all for the participation in such a significant

liturgy.

PRAYER Spirit of God, who led Jesus into the desert

to fast and pray,

Lead us as we enter this time of Lent.

Give us courage to scrutinise our hearts

with honesty;

Give us strength to deal with what we find;

Give us love to forgive ourselves and each

other,

So that, in peace and joy, we may celebrate

at Easter

The death and resurrection of Jesus

And all that it means for each of us.

We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.

AMEN.

Peace

Tony Bourke

FROM THE CAMPUS MINISTER

FROM THE APA CURRICULUM & TEACHING 7-12 AND THE JUNIOR YEARS COORDINATOR

(See Mr Hart for answers.)

ASSESSMENT FOR YEAR 7 - 12 At the conclusion of Week 5 students should have assignments and

exam revision well underway. The Assessment Schedules for each

year level are available on the College website http://

www.emmausjimboomba.qld.edu.au/ while students have also

received hard copies. The Assessment Policy is also located on the

College website and parents are encouraged to become familiar

with the procedures outlined.

As assessment is an integral component of the teaching and

learning cycle our expectation is that all assessment, including draft

assessment, is submitted on the due date. In extenuating

circumstances students can make application for special provision

ahead of the due date and have this considered. For Senior

students, a medical certificate is required for any absence on the

day of an assessment. Planning ahead is the key to avoiding

becoming overwhelmed towards the end of the term. If you are

unsure of any concepts, tasks, or you are just confused make sure

you see your class teacher and/or PC teacher immediately.

Dionne Lloyd & Marie Koranias

FROM THE COMMUNITY ACTION CAPTAINS ‘If we want peace – we must work for justice’ (Pope John Paul VI)

Last Monday we accompanied Ms Proberts and Mr Watts to St

Augustines for Caritas Australia‟s Justice Leadership Day. Also

joining us were year 11 students, Felicity W, James P and Tyneele A

and year 10 students, Sarah S, Laura S and Kaitlyn M.

On the day we heard from Patricia Ryan who is the Queensland

Diocesan Director for Caritas Australia led the day which centred on

and around the work that is being done for justice around the

world. In particular the day focused on Caritas Australia‟s Lenten

focus which is the Project Compassion Campaign.

Ms Ryan spoke about the different organisations around the world

with whom Caritas works and highlighted the stories which are the

feature of this year‟s campaign.

Ms Proberts also presented to the group as she spoke about her

Caritas Immersion in 2010 to Bolivia. Ms Proberts spoke about the

hope that Caritas gives to struggling communities and highlighted

the fact that through our shared awareness of such injustices and

our shared desire to do something – positive results flourish.

Pope John Paul VI said „if you want peace – work for justice‟. This is

the focus of this year‟s campaign and the Justice Leadership Day

certainly highlighted that this is possible. This was further

highlighted on Friday when we once again joined Ms Proberts and

Mr Watts to go into the city to officially launch the Project

Compassion Campaign in Brisbane, 2012.

Along with Mrs Johnson, the year 6 student leaders and a number

of year 10 and 11 students, went to the Francis Rush Centre to

listen to Sr Joan Doyle, a Sister of Mercy from New South Wales,

who spends 11 months of the year living in Lima, South America

working in community. Sr Joan spoke about the difficulties that

exist for the people of Lima and highlighted that the partnership

with Caritas Australia had helped them achieve greater

independence. Following this we moved into the Mall for the official

launch where Jack Degroot the CEO of Caritas Australia and Mr

Kevin Rudd, the former Foreign Affairs Minister spoke to over 100

students and staff from Brisbane Catholic Education Schools as well

as invited guests and passers-by.

Last week was an eventful week for us and launched our work for

justice here at Emmaus. We have some great ideas for what we can

do to support the Project Compassion Campaign and some ideas for

how we can bring to light a range of justice issues for 2012.

Next week, on Friday it is the school‟s day for Clean-Up Australia Day

and we are looking forward to again being able to work with all the

students at Emmaus.

Michaela M and

Spencer G

FROM THE COMMUNITY TRADITION CAPTAINS SHROVE TUESDAY On Tuesday 21st, the Emmaus College community celebrated

Shrove Tuesday. Shrove Tuesday, sometimes called Pancake

Tuesday, is a day of celebration and feasting before Lent begins on

Ash Wednesday.

It has become a tradition to cook pancakes for everyone in the

school, and this year that meant we prepared over 1200 pancakes.

Our celebration was a huge success, with many helpers arriving in

the morning, some as early as 7am. The cooking was mostly done

by year 12 students, while the year 6 leaders and student

representative council members handed out the pancakes with

caramel sauce.

Two students visited St Catherine‟s Catholic Church just outside the

school. The members of St Catherine‟s were very appreciative of our

offer of pancakes. We also gave some pancakes to the workers on

the building sites at the college.

We would like to thank the community for the donations which kick

started our Project Compassion fundraising. The Community Action

Captains, Michaela and Spencer, attended Project Compassion‟s

official launch in Brisbane City recently.

We would also like to thank Mr Bourke, Mrs Johnson, Mr Bergman,

Mr Watts and the other staff involved in the day, as well as Fr Dan

(Anglican tradition) and John and Coral Stolznow (Lutheran tradition)

for flipping some pancakes with us. We hope that this tradition

continues to grow as it is a great way to celebrate Shrove Tuesday.

1. A copier prints 1200 leaflets. One-third of the leaflets are on

yellow paper and the rest are on blue paper. There are smudges

on 5% of the blue leaflets. How many blue leaflets have

smudges?

2. The dimensions of a large room are double the dimensions

of a small room. Both rooms are rectangular prisms. The

volume of the small room is 10 cubic metres. What is the

volume of the large room?

EMMAUS LEADERS IN ACTION

Students with Jack

DeGroot & Sr Joan Doyle.

Students with the

fo rmer Fore ign

Affairs Minister,

Kevin Rudd at the

official launch.

Health in an exploration of identity and self-worth, self-

awareness, sense of purpose/future and self-care and support

networks. Sessions are activity-based utilising a combination of

guided discussion, group activities, workbook activities, personal

reflection and arts and crafts.

Dates for 2012 (all sessions run 1pm – 4:30pm):

3-4 April (12-14 year olds)

10 – 11 April (15-16 year olds)

26 – 27 June (12 – 14 year olds)

3-4 July (15-16 year olds)

25-26 September (12-14 years)

4-5 October (15-16 year olds

The group is free and transport to the group is available on

request.

For further information or referral people may contact YFS Intake,

Referral and Assessment Service (IRAS) on 07) 3826 1500.

Rachel Martin and Janelle Jones

HOME READERS Thank you to all the wonderful mums and dads who have

assisted with Home Readers so far this year. The support has

been so good that parents have been finished by about 9am

each day.

BOOK COVERING HELP PLEASE. We have about 13 boxes of books processed and waiting to be

covered. As soon as this has happened we can put them onto the

shelves for the children to access.

NATIONAL YEAR OF READING. Our Reading tunnel has begun to take shape with teachers and

students sending in photos reading in a variety of situations. If

you would like to email a photo of your child reading in an

interesting situation we are happy to print it and put it up on the

wall. All photos will be going into a special National Year of

Reading book at the end of the year.

Photos can be emailed to sschuster@bne.catholic.edu.au

The book clubs for 7-12 students are showing a promising start.

We now have a Middle School Mystery Club who had their first

official meeting on Monday which was a resounding success. We

also have a Fantasy book club kicking off on Tuesdays at first

break and a Senior Mystery Book Club on Friday at first break. All

students are welcome to come along and join the fun.

AFTER SCHOOL LIBRARY ACCESS Please remember that P-6 students can access the library after

school only if they have a parent with them.

Year 7-12 students may take the opportunity to study, research

or prepare their assignments. This is a brilliant opportunity to

take advantage of the expertise of library staff. As the term rolls

ahead, study and assessment demands will grow, and the earlier

students begin on their wide reading and understanding, the

better positioned they are to succeed.

STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW WORKSHOPS The workshop topics in the coming weeks are

Mrs Schuster & Mrs Muller

FROM THE GUIDANCE COUSELLORS

Bronwyn G and

Shannon B

STORM SEASON Although we are coming to the end of the storm season, parents

may like to have a look at the Preparing for Bad Weather Triple P

Survival Guide website. Hosted by the University of Queensland,

the Triple P program has prepared resources for parents

including a Tip Sheet, video, and an audio-recording of an

interview with the developer of the Triple P program, Professor

Matthew Saunders. The site can be explored at https://

experiment.psy.uq.edu.au/prepqld/

KEEPING ON TOP OF ORGANIZATION: School bags: It is challenging for many students to keep their

school bags well organized. The ideal approach is to keep on top

of the job. Try arranging with your child that once a week you will

go through the school bag together with your child. Let them

take the lead, and develop the ability to do the job alone one day.

They may be shocked by what they find – but we can reassure

our children that they are developing a mature habit and the

security of knowing exactly what‟s in their bag. This does not only

need to be a strategy for use with younger children – secondary

students having trouble with organization will benefit from

developing the skill, and may take the skill across to managing

their lockers also. The benefits of being organized are numerous:

remembering important information is easier, procrastination

and confusion are minimized. The organization of their space

and body can positively affect their ability to manage their time

and thinking. However, we as the adults in children‟s lives need

to recognize that organization is a higher-order skill, and many

children will not be developmentally ready to organize

themselves without adult encouragement and help. Use positive

approaches to strengthen children‟s delayed organization skills,

such as:

Developing a routine;

Using checklists;

Modeling organizational skills by using a family calendar,

regularly cleaning out the pantry (and thinking out loud

about how you are doing this); and

Praise for participating in strategies you suggest and

encourage.

M-POWER IT‟S ALL ABOUT ME: A program which aims to develop self-esteem, resilience and

wellbeing among young women aged 12-16 in Logan and

surrounds will be run at Youth and Family Service as a 2-day

school holiday program.

Sessions cover four topics; My-Self, My-Mind, My-Goals and My-

RESOURCE CENTRE NEWS

Student Information Update Forms

All students should now have brought home Student Information Update Forms. It is important for the school to have up to date information in case of emergencies.

Please check the details carefully, making changes if necessary, then sign and return the form to the College Reception as soon as possible. If you there are no changes to be made, please still return the form so that we know the information is correct..

MATHEMATICS MATTERS Dear parents and friends of Emmaus

Community, how quickly do the days slip

through our hands? When you receive this,

we will already be in week six of term 1.

Students in the middle years will have

already done their first round of assessment

(examinations) except for year 8 classes, who will be doing their

tests this week. (Note: If there is any change to the academic

assessment schedule received by the students at the start of the

term, all students will write that change in their diary and this will

be followed up by a mention in the College Newsletter, as above.)

Some senior years students have also already completed both

informal and formal assessment.

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM Students are working very hard with the new text books and

electronic resources being utilized for the first time in accordance

with the Australian Curriculum. In my discussions with some

parents, they have commented that the work seems more

challenging than what older sibling had to do for that year level.

In many ways, this is a true general comment – feel free to

peruse through the text book that your son/daughter is using and

view the type of work and the level of difficulty it presents.

TUTORING Remember that students who may require extra assistance in

Mathematics are welcome to attend tutoring each Tuesday and

Wednesday after school in the library from 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm.

This is a free service offered by the various teachers who

generously give of their time to further assist our students. (A

further plug is available for students who wish to attend Science

and English tutoring as well after school. Please check with your

Science (including Agricultural Science) and English teachers to

confirm the time and days when this is available. Once again,

Mathematics is on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.)

Please ensure that when students arrive to tutoring for

Mathematics, they have their diary, text book, exercise book,

calculator and some idea of what type of work they might need

assistance with. At times it can be very busy in the Library and so

students are asked to continue working whilst waiting. There is

no issue if students listen to some music (ie: via laptop, phone or

ipod) as long as they use earphones and do not disturb the study

of other students. Students are not allowed to use electronic

media devises during school time for Mathematics classes. As

tutoring is after school, I am prepared to allow students to listen

to music as long as it does not distract them or others from their

primary reason for attending tutoring.

Students sign in for tutoring so if you are wondering if they are

attending tutoring, please email me at

cwhart@bne.catholic.edu.au and I can let you know. Conversely,

students who do attend usually receive a “mighty mouse‟ stamp

in their diary.

I am currently attending both afternoons for tutoring so if you are

meeting your son/daughter after tutoring and would like to

discuss any matters relating to Mathematics, please introduce

yourself as I am more than happy to make time to say “hello” and

hear your concerns and/or suggestions.

Clarence Hart

Our Year 7 excursion to the University of Queensland was so

exciting! We got to handle real ancient artefacts and became

archaeologists by deciding what they were and where they came

from. We got a tour of the University’s fantastic sporting facilities

which include a running track, tennis courts, and a rugby field.

We also got to have a look in the University’s Museum which was

extremely fascinating and we were asked to pick a favourite

object. I said I couldn’t because I loved everything in there!

Billie C, Year 7

VET UPDATE Students have been showing an interest in VET (Vocational

Education & Training) options this year with an increasing number

of School-based Apprenticeship & Traineeship (SAT‟s) being

offered. TAFE as a pathway is proving to be quite popular also as

many students have taken advantage of this opportunity in 2012.

It is wonderful to see the range of options students have at their

disposal and using these opportunities to increase their future

career pathways.

So far, we have had two SAT sign ups in the last week with another

one this Thursday. There is a few more pending so it has been a

busy time for the VET staff. Congratulations to those students who

were successful in gaining a Traineeship.

All VET Info regarding SAT‟s and TAFE is advertised in the student

daily notices and is also displayed on the VET Information board

that is located in Flindersia (formally known as SYTEC). If you have

a student interested in pursuing a SAT or TAFE as a future option,

encourage them to keep listening to the notices and to regularly

check the notice board.

For further information or any questions regarding TAFE or SAT‟s

they can see the VET Coordinator Mr Paten or the Pathways Officer

Mrs Whyte.

TAX FILE NUMBERS (YEAR 9-12) On Thursday 23rd February, Sue Higgins from the ATO will be

speaking to all Year 10 students regarding Tax File Numbers

(TFN). Students from Years 9-12 who do not have a TFN and

would like one, will be able to apply for a TFN through the school,

these forms can be collected from Reception and will need to be

returned by Friday 2nd March for lodging. All Year 10 students

who don‟t have a TFN will have been given an application form at

the information session. If you miss this opportunity to lodge a

TFN through the College, there will be another opportunity at the

beginning of Term 3. TFN application forms will not be lodged one

at a time as the ATO ONLY accepts bulk lodging. If students are

thinking about employment this year, make sure they fill out an

application form now!

Darren Paten & Michelle Whyte

YR 7 SOSE EXCURSION REFLECTION

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT NEWS

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING NEWS

We would like to thank all the outgoing Executives and Sub-

committee members for a fantastic 2011. It was great working with

you all. We look forward to an even bigger and better 2012; stay

tuned to see where you can get involved.

Looking to contact or place an agenda item for the P&F? Please

visit our email pandfsecretaryemmaus@gmail.com or leave a

message in the P&F box at the reception.

Events to lookout for and where you might be able to lend a hand –

Cross Country – Handing out Ice-blocks and selling bottle

water

Easter Raffle – Selling tickets and wrapping the prizes

Mother‟s Day Stall – Wrapping gifts and helping out on the 2

days we hold the stall for the children to attend.

School Banking:

Welcome back to a new school banking year. We have 3 children

who have collected 10 tokens and claimed their prizes Charlotte,

Ebony and Hayden, congratulations your prizes will arrive shortly.

We would also like to welcome Mrs Danielle Powell to student

b a n k i n g a n d f a r e w e l l M r s J e n n i f e r S h a w .

Mrs Shaw will help Mrs Powell as the changeover is happening, just

a reminder to keep tokens at home. We have four new prizes this

year - a handball, a book light, a pen set and a 1gb usb pen. All

prizes from last year are still available for this year. All tokens

remaining from last year may carry on for this year, but certificates

will start again for the new school year for 10, 20 and 30 banking

days.

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP

The Second Hand Uniform will be closed from Monday 27th

February to Monday 12th March. We apologise for any

inconvenience this may cause. However, for urgent queries, please

contact the P&F at pandfsecretaryemmaus@gmail.com

SECONDARY STUDENTS

Blazers are in stock and now available for purchase. Felt Hats are

to be worn with the formal uniform only. The Emmaus Cap is to be

worn with the sport uniform.

SENIOR JACKETS Orders can be made for the Senior

Jackets. A $30 deposit is required to

secure your order. See the Uniform

Shop for more information.

GREASE THE MUSICAL - ROLES FOR YR

7-12 Congratualtions to those yr 7-12 students who

have elected to be part of the College Musical

for 2012:

DANCE CAPTAINS: Chloe R & Michaela J

DANCERS: Chloe R, Rebekah O, Michaela C, Lauren Q, Kaytlin B,

Louise B, Rhianna C, Michael J, Rebekah H, Danielle R

CHORUS: Natalie C, Courtney D, Danielle M, Tahlia B, Sharnie G

Brianna C, Siann D, Ashleigh S, Alysha F, Laura S, Tori B,

Ainsleigh J, Keilan C, Georgia S, Rachel D, Vanessa B, Emma D,

Clay O, Alana M, Kaitlyn B, Brianne P, Indiana K, Tayla W, Jessel

V, Sarah F Ellie S, Elloyse E, Rachel S, Jacinta F, Rachel D,

Georgia H, Riley P, Jasmine C, Molly S, Jessica H, Kayley S, Billie

C

BACKSTAGE CREW: Chas M, Ryan B, Tammie M, Bailey B, Louisa B,

Sara B, Cassandra R, Tameka J, Brie-Anne P, Kate M, Emily S

We have already been practising on Wednesday afternoons from

3pm - 4:30pm and Thursdays from 1:30pm - 3pm. Our first

weekend rehearsal for all Year 7-12 students is coming up on

Sunday 4th March from 10am-3pm. Students will need to bring

their own food and drinks for the day. Don't forget to like our

Facebook page - Emmaus College Arts to keep up to date with

musical information!

Grease is the word!

Tahnyea Donaldson - Musical Producer

MUSIC DEPARTMENT UPDATE

PART UNDERSTUDY PART UNDERSTUDY

DANNY:

Spencer G

Patrick N SANDY: Lauren

D

Danielle M

KENICKIE:

Patrick N

Jai C RIZZO: Erin M Georgia S

DOODY: Brad H Jai C FRENCHY: Jill S Chloe R

RODGER: Kelley

F

Jay B MARTY: Cady O Kaitlyn M

SONNY: Charlie

M

Keilan C JAN: Cassie H Natalie C

T-BIRDS: Jai C,

Jay B

PATTY: Gabby O Vanessa B

JOHNNIE CASINO:

Christina T

Charlie M TEEN ANGEL:

Kaitlyn M

Aisnleigh J

CHA-CHA:

Michaela C

Rebekah O EUGENE: Nick S Jay B

BLANCH: Liz S Sharnie G VINCE: Michael

D

MISS LYNCH:

Stephanie A

P&F NEWS

POSITION

EXECUTIVE TEAM -

President Raelene Lawler

Vice President Raj Aggarwal

Treasurer Richelle Reynolds

Secretary Selma Schuller

SUB-COMMITTEES -

Second Hand Uniform Rhonda Harvey

Student Banking Danielle Powell

Grants & Environment -

Community Support Lianda Bacon

Social Julie Walsh

Senior Representative Penny Wilson

Fete -

UNIFORM SHOP UPDATE

FORE!!!!!!!!!

Dust off your clubs, start practicing your swing and get a team of 4

together for the EMMAUS GOLF DAY. This annual event is always a

great social day and caters for all standards of golfers. If you are

interested in taking part in this fantastic day please collect a

nomination form from Student Reception.

Where: Hills Golf Course, Jimboomba

When: 1pm, 19th May

Cost: $40 per person (Includes lunch, 18 holes of golf and prize)

RSVP: Please return completed nomination forms by 23rd April to

Student Reception

There are still many wonderful opportunities for companies or

individuals to provide sponsorship for this event. Nearest the pin

and longest drive are just a couple of examples of opportunities

that exist. Please contact me if you are interested in becoming a

sponsor/donating a prize.

Tony Grimston - ITD Teacher and Golf Enthusiast

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Queensland Blue Light Association

FREE - COMMUNITY FAMILY POOL

PARTY

WHEN: Friday, 2nd March, 6pm -

9pm

WHERE: Jimboomba Public Pool, Johanna

Street, Jimboomba.

All members of the community are invited to attend the

Jimboomba Blue Light Pool Party. FREE Entry. A sausage sizzle &

the pool canteen will be available on the night. Children under 12

must be supervised by an adult. For more information call: 5547

9888

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St Agnes School, Mt Gravatt is

celebrating its 50 year

Anniversary in 2012.

Every past student, parent and staff member is invited to St Agnes

to join in the celebrations! Our website www.stagnes.qld.edu.au

will list of events. These include:

• Jubilee Gathering – Sunday 4 March following 9 a.m.

Mass – food, displays, tours

• Milne Bay Soiree – Friday 20 April, St Agnes Hall 7 p.m. –

displays, entertainment

• Golden Jubilee Fete – Sunday 20 May – great fun

• Mass for St Mary of the Cross Mackillop – Wednesday 8

August – great spirit!

Please share any photos, memorabilia, interesting or amusing

memories of your time at St Agnes by emailing Nicole at

ngh70@optusnet.com.au. We look forward to you meeting old and

new friends at St Agnes throughout 2012!

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AVAILABLE

Belts - $15.00

Buttons & Wide Brim hat cord & toggle

Sunglasses - Size small & large -

$10.00

Library Bags - $14.80

Wendy Spanner

Thanks to all of our wonderful helpers, we really appreciate your

help. If anyone is available to help out we still need help on Fridays.

Just a few notes about procedures:

If you have a child in P-2 please supply a separate bag for

ice blocks if required for 1st break

If your child requires food for both breaks, please write the

orders on separate bags eg: 1st break & 2nd break.

Make sure you actually put the money into the bag. Check

your coins, as we cannot accept foreign coins.

Don‟t forget to write your child‟s name and class on the bag.

Children in Yr 3 and up need to collect ice blocks & slushies

themselves if ordered via the bag system for 1st break.

They must bring the bag with them to claim their item.

All procedures are outlined on the back of the menu for your

convenience.

Leanne Fullerton & Simone Partridge

FEES Accounts for Term 1 fees were sent home with

students. The due date for payment was 22

February 2012. If you have not received your

statement please contact the office and they can

arrange a copy.

Part of the enrolment process for Emmaus College includes the

parent/s or guardian/s signing they agree to meet commitments

and pay the required school fees as they become due.

Your assistance in paying school fees on time enables the College

to provide and maintain services and support to your children.

Debbie Cox

Out of Stock

Sport Shirt size 14

Middle years Boy's Shorts size 67

Middle Years Boy's Shirt size 100cm

Secondary V- Neck Jumper size 14

Senior Girl's Skirt size 10

Senior Girl's Blouse size 12

Prep Shirt size 4

Boys Blazer size 20L & 22

Primary Sport Shorts sizes 14

Opening Times

Monday: Closed

Tuesday & Thursday:

8am-11am

2pm-4pm

Wednesday & Friday:

8am-11am

FROM THE TUCKSHOP

OTHER ITEMS…..

FROM THE BUSINESS MANAGER