18th May 2017 Term 2 Week 5

School Photos

Friday, 2nd June 2017

Envelopes to be returned no later than

Wednesday 31st May 2017

St Mary’s School Warwick Newsletter

Important for next week

Sunday, 21st May Darling Downs Football trials (boys)

Monday, 22nd May

Darling Downs Football Trials (boys & girls)

Tuesday, 23rd May Darling Downs Cross Country

Friday, 26th May Parish Mass – 9.00am Year 6 to attend

Monday, 22nd May – Thursday, 25th May Formation workshop 2 Sacrament of Confirmation – 3.30pm

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

As parents and teachers, we can be overwhelmed at times when children argue

with each other or even with us. It is often difficult to get to the underlying issues

concerning the initial argument and by this time frustration levels are usually

quite high. Patience, resilience and positive reinforcement and support will not

only resolve the situation but also provide the opportunity to move forward.

Our behaviour management plan is supported by:

The 4 school rules: Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself; listen

attentively; follow directions and show respect for ourselves, others

and the environment

Classroom rules: Each class teacher, on discussion with his/her class has

designed classroom rules that require positive behaviour both in the

classroom and outside.

Restorative justice: When relationships are fractured, children are led

through this process so that the friendship and positive attitude can be

restored.

A Reflection – The Quarrelling Sons

A man had four sons who always seemed to be bickering with each other.

Nothing the father said made any difference to them and within a few hours,

they would once again be arguing with each other. He was often telling them

how much easier life would be if only they could learn to work together.

In his frustration one day, the father sent his sons out into the fields to find a

piece of wood each. When the puzzled sons returned, the father tied the four

sticks into a bundle and asked one of the sons to break it. The son tried his

hardest to break the tightly bound bundle but he could not even bend the wood.

The father then untied the string and separated the sticks. “Now try,” he said to

the same boy while the others watched. The lad broke each stick with the

greatest of ease. “Do you all see the point?” asked the father. “It is the same with

you. If you stand together, nothing can defeat you; but as soon as you are

divided, you become vulnerable.”

When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this: You haven't. -

Thomas Edison

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

Have a wonderful week. Margaret

RE News

Sacrament of Confirmation Week 2 Workshop : Called by Name

In the second workshop children will be encouraged to be aware that they are part of a great family of faith, a people called to love and serve God. In Baptism we were ‘called by name’ and in Confirmation the Lord calls again, leading us more deeply into the Christian Life and empowering us through the Spirit to bear witness to the gospel. We explore the place of the saints in Catholic tradition. In this session we address the choice of Confirmation name, and we discuss how the Confirmation candidates are “presented” at Confirmation.

Enhancing Catholic Schools Identity Project

All surveys must be completed by Friday 19th

May. It isn’t too

late!!!

Here’s what to do. 1. Go to http://www.schoolidentity.net/ 2. Enter website access password: Ghj654 3. Click on button: TO THE SURVEYS 4. At “User Access” click on NEW USER 5. In the field labelled “Group Entry Code” enter St Mary’s Warwick’s specific code which

is xPMh42 6. You will be presented with an individual User Code and Password which you should copy down

or email to yourself so you can go back into the survey at any time.

ST MARY’S P&F MOVIE NIGHT THURSDAY, 1ST JUNE 2017

Warwick Twin Cinema

Baywatch

$20 per ticket

Includes complimentary wine and nibbles! Lucky door Prize!

6.00pm for 6.30pm start

Tickets on sale now at the school office

Administration School Photos for 2017 School photos for 2017 will be taken on Friday, 2nd June. Children are to wear the correct winter uniform (as per our winter uniform procedure – page 16, 17 Parent Handbook), including correct shoes, socks and hair accessories. There will be no sporting activities on photo day. Therefore, no-one is required to bring a sports uniform to school. Individual photo envelopes have been sent home this week. Family photo envelopes are available at the School Office. This year, Advanced Life Photography is offering on-line ordering. If you order on-line there is no need to return the envelope. However, if paying by cheque or cash, envelopes must be returned to School by Wednesday, 31st May at the latest. Please ensure that each student returns his/her own envelope even if payment is made in the eldest child's envelope. Envelopes are not to be placed inside other envelopes. All photos must be pre-paid.

Walk Safely to School Day

Walk Safely to School Day will be held on Friday 19th May 2017. Parents are encouraged to walk their children to school or to the bus stop on that day. If parents have to drive their children, it is suggested that they leave the car a good distance from school and walk the rest of the way. More information can be found at walk.com.au.

Speed Zone adjustment in Percy Street – 40km zone 7am to 4pm Monday to Friday. From the corner of Palmerin Street through to Guy Street and also in Acacia Avenue, from Wood Street to Percy Street, are now 40km/hour school zones.

Until a child turns ten years of age, he/she must always hold an adult’s hand when crossing the road.

This week’s award recipients:

Class Student Achievement Award

Living Like Jesus Award You Can Do It Award

Prep Lewis Sarah Owens Maha Tahir

Sophie Mischewski Jacob Spies

Archie Spiller Summer Taylor

Prep Mathews Hayley Hildred Charlee Ruhle

Carter Griffin Harry Tattam

Jimmy Mack Hannah Ross

1 Brosnan Matthew Owens Lara Worth

1 Doyle Jettlyn Kunne Lucy Doyle Aiden O’Leary

2 Lawson Imogen Bednarz Eliza O’Leary

Lori Boyce Hunter Tate-Roche

Alana Hildred Aishleen Sidhu

2 Stevenson Ashleigh Hay Cooper Locke

Kaiden Edmeades Lily Sanders

Ellyn Moore Lucy Spiller

3 King Taliah Benz Rory Farrell

Lachlan Corney Suzie Spiller

Evelyn Walsh Billy Worth

3 Norton Meghan Crothers Elliza Moore-Kirkland

Thomas Albrand Harlee Mack

Billy Bange Adam Harmer

4 Faggioni Angus Brown Felicity Mitchell

4 Shooter Jack Coleman Natalie Blake Sophie Beard

Isabelle Beer

5 Oldham Toby Spiller Megan Blake Regan Henderson

5 Stevens Madison Mauch Grace Ball Benjamin Carey

Gerard Fernandez

Alyssa March

6 Dearden Kadence Black Erin Walsh Campbell Jessen

6 Rutledge Anthony Brookman Sarah Walker Kirrilly Roche

Mrs Spranklin Riley Cottee

Brandon McNair

Tuckshop Roster Fri 19/5: Leanne Bednarz, Rachel Bruyn, Kassandra Sturgeon, Holly Shepherd

Thurs 25/5: Jaye Gray, Kirsten Ryan, Jessica Yarin

Fri 26/5: Tanya Roche, Natalie Carey, Natalie Nolan

New Item on Tuckshop Menu for Winter

Hot chicken and gravy rolls

$4.00 each

Curriculum Curriculum

Reading Focus: Making Connections Next week we turn our focus to the Super Six Strategy of Making Connections. Good readers make personal connections from the text with:

Something in their own life (text to self)

Another text (text to text)

Something occurring in the world (text to world)

Special Thank You to our P&F

For the beautiful Mother’s Day gifts

For the funds to purchase two interactive

projectors & whiteboards

For the funds to purchase new

fundamental movement skills equipment

The P&F is a great group to be part of

to help support your child’s

education.

Library News Bookclub Bookclub has been sent out to all students. If you didn’t get a Bookclub brochure, please contact the Lower Campus library for another brochure. Please return your orders by Thursday May 25. If you wish, don’t forget you can use the LOOP SYSTEM (see below for website information).

1. Log-in (you will need to join) 2. Click on the order tab. 3. Select your issue. 4. Select your class. 5. Select student / or add student. 6. Add selected items. 7. If you have more than 1 student

repeat select class & add students & items.

Sport Athletics Training This year our athletics training will be held during weeks 6 - 9 as a lead up to our carnivals. Each class will be involved in at least 2 hours of training per week. All students will train for sprints, relays and ballgames, while students from Year 3 to Year 6 will be involved in high jump, long jump, shot put and discus.

Sports uniform days during athletics training are as follows:

Year 1: Wednesday & Thursday Year 4: Wednesday & Friday (not 2nd June) Year 2: Tuesday & Thursday Year 5: Thursday & Friday (not 2nd June) Year 3: Tuesday & Thursday Year 6: Wednesday & Friday (not 2nd June) All students will be involved in sprint run offs on Wednesday, 31st May. Therefore, sports uniform must be worn on this day also. Wednesday 31 May: Run off all students born 2007, 2006 & 2005 at Hamilton Oval from 9:00am.

Wednesday 31 May: Run off all students born 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 & 2008 at Lower Campus from 11:30am.

Wednesday 14 June: 200m heats & 800m finals for students born 2008, 2007, 2006 & 2005. Students will be required to nominate if they wish to participate in these events. These events will be held from 9.00am at Hamilton Oval.

Friday 16 June: High Jump, Long Jump & Shot Put for students born 2008, 2007, 2006 & 2005. These events will be held at the Upper Campus.

Monday 19 June: Athletics Carnival which includes sprints, relays, novelty events, finals of 200m, discus for students born 2008, 2007, 2006 & 2005. This carnival will be held at Hamilton Oval.

Monday 24 July: Ball Games Carnival for all students to be held at Upper Campus from 9:00am.

P&F News – May meeting tonight, Thursday 18th May, commencing at 7pm.