St Mary's School Newsletter Issue 16: Wednesday 29 May 2013

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1 St Mary's School Newsletter Issue 16: Wednesday 29 May 2013 ST MARY S MISSION STATEMENT St. Mary s Catholic Primary School exists as part of a local faith community to support parents/guardians in the education of their children. While recognising the uniqueness of each person, we are committed to providing a quality service that nurtures his or her spiritual, emotional, academic, social and physical development. Using Jesus as our model, we aim to create an inclusive environment characterised by mutual care and respect, acceptance, peace, joy and enduring hope for the future. Dear Parents, Presently, Mrs Standing and I are interviewing our new Prep families for Enrolling your child in a Catholic School is a most special time in the life of a family. We are privileged to witness the unique loving bonds of parents, proudly presenting their beautiful little ones for the Prep Interviews. St Mary s is privileged to support parents in the Catholic education of little ones in a joy-filled and caring environment, as our Mission Statement above indicates, characterised by mutual care and respect, acceptance, peace, joy and enduring hope for the future. This Friday 31 May, also marks a most significant milestone in the spiritual journey of 43 children preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Most Reverend Robert McGuckin - Bishop of Toowoomba, along with Father Franco and Father Hickling will concelebrate a special Confirmation Liturgy at St Mary s Church, from 7.00 pm. All families are very welcome to share in this beautiful sacramental occasion. Please keep the candidates and families in your thoughts and prayers during this precious time as they prepare to receive the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Sincerely, SHELL CAMPBELL Principal RELIGION NEWS Confirmation On Friday the 31 of May at 7pm, 39 children from our Parish, will be confirmed by Bishop McGuckin. Please keep all of these children in your prayers as they conclude the Sacrament of Confirmation. Our thanks to Karine Preston, Sandra Ganley and Jill Hume (Parish Sacramental Team Coordinators) and Anne Standing (APRE) for your lovely work in preparing the students for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Everyone is warmly invited to attend and pray with the children and families.

2 CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to the following candidates on receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. Alanah Charge Amber Underwood Ashley Cristina-Holland Ben Lyons Christie Lyons Daniel Howard Eliza Connor Eloise Radford Holly Roche Kaitlyn Newley Kate Morris Kyle Ryan Madeleine Roche Meghan Carey Michael Brunt Nicholas Mansfield Samantha Joyce Scott Radford Shelby Moffitt Tyler Domjahn Alyssa Welsh Angus Ridley Basil Nolan Ben Willett Christopher Watt Declan Clegg Elliot Plummer Fraser Roche Isabella Clegg Kasey Grimshaw Kyla Barrett Lily Wacker Maddison Welsh Melody Kelly Neve O'Mara Rohan Hay Sarah Grimshaw Shaun Kelly Taylah Kirkland Willem Boyce

3 Year 5 Class Mass Year 5 Carr and 5 Norton will be attending a Class Mass on Wednesday 5 June commencing at 9.00am at the Church. Parents are most welcome to attend. Young Catholics- Narrated Youth Mass Why have a Narrated Mass? Many of us have been coming to Mass for many years. Some have only been attending for a short while. It s often easy to think we know it all about the services we attend, but many people ask from time to time, Why do we do that..?' Fr Hal will be celebrating Mass and he will explain the Mass to us as we go through it. Mass will be held on Friday the 7th June at St Patrick's Cathedral at 6pm If you would like help with the Mass by doing the music, reading or even being a Eucharistic Minister can you please let Sarah know or sarah.debyl@twb.catholic.edu.au All Welcome! Movie Night! (Remember the Titans) Bring your friends, pillows, blankets and some lollies to share, and meet us at the OLOL hall for a movie night. The movie will be Remember the Titans starring Denzel Washington and Will Patton. The movie night is for young adults aged and is a great way to meet new people. Hope to see you all there. Where: Our Lady of Lourdes School Hall (Toowoomba) When: Saturday 1st June Time: 7.30pm ADMINISTRATION Australia s Biggest Morning Tea this Friday, 31 May 2013 Upper Campus Oval after 9.30am Whole School Assembly Kindy, Prep, Year 1 Year 7 will all share morning tea together No Tuckshop available at morning tea Families are invited to join us in an effort to raise funds for the Cancer Council Children and adults are asked to bring along a gold coin donation Children are invited to bring along a fancy cup to receive a cup of cordial from the tuckshop The Year 6 students are also holding their annual Cake and Sweet Stall this Friday, selling items for 50 cents and $1.00. All of the proceeds from this stall will go towards the Australia s Biggest Morning Tea. Families are also invited to donate items to this stall. Please do not include nuts in any cooking as we are a nut aware school. School Assembly this week at 9.30am This Friday, 31 May, Year 2 Byrne, will lead our whole School Assembly at the Upper Campus commencing at 9.30am. Everyone is warmly invited to attend.

4 Under Eight s Day Activities Prep, Year One and Year Two Students participated in Under Eight s Activities last Friday. Due to the inclement weather, activities were held indoors or in sheltered areas. There were seven activities that were presented on a rotational basis. These activities included; Puzzles and Games, Novelty Games, Wax Crayon Painting, Play Dough, Story Time/Activity, Dance/Fitness and Skipping. Thank you to all the parents who supported the children and the teachers during the activities. The children had a lot of fun learning through play. Photos of this special event are included in this newsletter. BUS FARE ASSISTANCE & STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Semester 1, 2013 Online applications for the Bus Fare Assistance Program and the Students with Disabilities Scheme will be accepted in May To lodge an online application to receive a rebate for either program, go to: Applications received after 31st May 2013 cannot be processed. Darling Downs Cross Country Yesterday, Sam Ogden, Caitlin Skaines, Faith Kelly and Matthew Henry competed in the Darling Downs Cross Country trials. Congratulations on a great effort. P & F NEWS Winter Wood Raffle Drawn this Friday 31 May 2013 Tickets to be returned tomorrow please, sold or unsold Our thanks to Brett from World Of Tree ( ) and Andrew O Dea for donating this wonderful prize. Tuckshop Roster Thurs 30/5: Jo Bell, Anna King, Rebecca Boal Fri 31/5: Melanie Joyce, Rowena O Dea, Alex Shah Mon 3/6: Kerry Murphy Thurs 6/6: Kathy Moses, Krystyna Cahill, Melanie Blake Fri 7/6: Kylie Brodrick, Bernadette Shadlow, Therese Ryan

5 TERM TWO DATE CLAIMERS 2013 Friday 31 May. School Assembly (Yr 2 Byrne) at 9.30am Friday 31 May. Australia s Biggest Morning Tea Friday 31 May. Assumption College Open Day pm Wednesday 05 June. Year 5 Class Mass 9am Wednesday 05 June.. ICAS Science Competition Thursday 06 June Parish Mass Yr 5 Carr 9am Friday 07 June School Assembly (Yr 2 Brosnan) Monday 10 June.. Queen s Birthday Public Holiday Wednesday 12 June.. Class Liturgy Prep Williams - 9am Thursday 13 June. Parish Mass Yr 5 Norton 9am Friday 14 June School Assembly (Prep Lawson) Monday 17 June.. St Mary s Field Events (9 13 years) Tuesday 18 June.. Assumption College Transition Year 7 Tuesday 18 June.. ICAS Spelling Competition Wednesday 19 June.. School Board Meeting 6.00pm Wednesday 19 June.. ICAS Writing Competition Thursday 20 June. St Mary s Athletics Carnival Friday 21 June Term Two Concludes A FULL LIST OF DATE CLAIMERS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE: smwarwick.catholic.edu.au

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