FROM THE PRINCIPAL. Federal Government changes create uncertainty for school funding. Class Newsletters. (Message from Brisbane Catholic Education)

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1 18-26 Church Street Gympie QLD 4570 Subscribe: Phone: Fax: May 20 FROM THE PRINCIPAL Congratulations the students who received the Encouragement Awards for Week 3. Your efforts and work are a great example for us all. Class Newsletters All parents should have received their child s Term 2 Class Newsletter by now. The purpose of these Newsletters is give parents an overview of the curriculum being covered during the term, as well as information about other important class routines and events. Because of the nature of our report cards, these class letters are also very important in helping parents read and understand the report cards issued at the end of Semester 1 and Semester 2. The language used in the letters in relation each subject area reflects the content of the Curriculum and assists parents in understanding what is being covered in class during the term. The report cards can be read in this context, along with information from parent teacher interviews and folios of student work. As always, if you require further information about the curriculum, or other class matters relating your child, please contact your child s teacher. Federal Government changes create uncertainty for school funding (Message from Brisbane Catholic Education) Over the last week you will have heard significant discussion in the media about school funding and its potential impact on Catholic schools in particular. The Catholic education secr is concerned the Federal Government has, date, been unable provide the necessary detail allay concerns about potential funding changes. We remain committed a funding system that is fair, needs-based and transparent. While the package as announced includes a base funding increase beyond what had previously been proposed by the Federal Government, it also alludes a number of changes the existing funding system which may impact on the overall level of funding Catholic schools. We are confident, however, based on the Minister s comments, that there will be no reduction in the quantum of funding Brisbane Catholic Education. Some key points of concern include: The absolute failure of the Federal Government consult with the Catholic secr before announcing its proposed changes. The lack of detail and so a heightened sense of uncertainty about our future funding position. Proposed changes the funding model which will potentially alter the way in which government funding is allocated and which may therefore impact on our funding levels. The Catholic education secr has urged the Federal Government urgently meet Catholic education representatives provide more detail about how the proposed changes will impact on schools, teachers and parents and negotiate a fair and acceptable outcome. We will provide further information as it becomes available. 1

2 Are you able assist? A parent of a student at St Patrick s is experiencing difficulty organising transport and from school for her child. The family live in the vicinity of the Council Offices / Court House. If you think you may be in a position offer assistance, could you please contact the school office for more information? Congratulations our St Patrick s Cross Country Award Recipients. Well done! I hope you have an enjoyable week at St Patrick s and please feel free approach me if you need more information about any of these subjects mentioned in the newsletter or for any assistance you may require. Peter Campbell Acting Principal St Patrick's Primary School Church St Gympie Q 4570 (W) (M) pcampbell@bne.catholic.edu.au RELIGIOUS LIFE OF THE SCHOOL and OTHER ADMINISTRATION MATTERS Religious Life of the School This Sunday we celebrate Mother s Day. A day when we reflect and celebrate the wonder, miracle, and gift our mothers are each of us. They teach and nurture us on our path, by offering wisdom, example and advice. They pick us up when we fall and unconditionally love us when we are loveable and when we are occasionally not. There is no one like a mother, no substitute for her place, no equal her love. To all of the mothers and mother figures, those who are with us and those who have gone, leaving their memory engraved on our hearts forever, know that you are needed, appreciated and loved, now and always. Loving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment her children, so you watch over your Church. Bless these women, that they may be strengthened as Christian mothers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honour them always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen Religious Education Religious Education is a Key Learning Area at St Patrick s. The Religious Education Curriculum (Archdiocese of Brisbane) being implemented at St Patrick s, is organised across four strands. The four strands of the Religion Curriculum are Sacred Texts, Beliefs, Church and Christian Life. The following provides information about the Religious Education pics all year levels are focussing on this term. If you would like more information about any of the pics being covered, please feel free approach your child s teacher or me. Prep: How can we know about God? Creation Sry. Students explore how the world was created. If Creation was at the beginning, where would we find that sry in the Bible? Students explore the sry of Creation in Genesis 1 and engage in literacy activities and drama activities. Students can make connection how Jewish people remember the sry day through Shabbat. How can we know about God? Joseph and David. What are the sries that we share in our school community? We are a Catholic school so we share sries from the Bible. The sries in the Bible tell us what God is like. Students explore the sries of Joseph and David in the Old Testament and share how these sries of family help us know what God was like then and is like for me day. Year 1: How can the Sacraments help us know what God is like? The children will explore how the sry of Jesus is continued day in our school and parish communities. Why are Sacraments important the community of believers and how is God present us in the Sacraments of Eucharist and Baptism and through the school and parish community? The children will gain insights in the life and teaching of Jesus as seen in the scripture sries e.g. baptism of Jesus and the Last Supper. Year 2: What do the sries of Jesus mean our community day? The students will identify the teachings and actions of Jesus in New Testament texts and how the mission and ministry of Jesus brings about the Kingdom of God. By comparing different texts and understanding the three worlds of the texts they will explore the life and times of Jesus. They will make connections the way people live in the Church community day. Year 3: How is the life and message of Jesus remembered in the Sacraments of the Church? The Sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist and Confirmation remember key sries in the life of Jesus, e.g. Jesus baptism, the Last Supper and Pentecost. The students explore the sights, sounds and actions of the Sacraments of Initiation. Through the Sacraments of Initiation people are welcomed and strengthened in the Church community. Members of the Parish 2

3 and the Diocese support the Sacraments in the local Church community. Year 4: How Can Relationships Heal our World? The students will explore and explain how free choice results in actions that affect the individual and their community. They will investigate how the messages and actions of Jesus are lived in the church community day and understand how the Sacraments of Anointing of the Sick and Penance are practised within the parish community day. Year 5: How can the Holy Spirit move my world? The action of the Holy Spirit is described in scripture using a variety of titles. The Sacrament of Confirmation remembers the action of the Holy Spirit words, symbols and actions. Gifts and fruits of the Spirit and the action of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. Year 6: How does the Australian Church Continue the New Law of Jesus? The students will explore the significance of Jesus New Law for the way believers live their faith. Jesus law is a law of grace, of love, and of freedom. The Spiritual and Corporal works of mercy are foundational the Church s teaching about concern for the common good. What s Happening: Religious Life of the School Calendar DATE DAY TIME PERSONNEL ACTIVITY PLACE This Week May Week 4 SPORTS NEWS Gympie Zone Sports Trials Nominations have closed for all sports except: / 05/ 5 / 05/ 7 30/ 05/ 7 Boys and Girls Cricket Girls Rugby League 01 04/ Sat Sun Wednesday Tuesday Sun TERM 2 MAY Wide Bay U11 Rugby League Trials NRL Development Cup Gala Day Wide Bay Yrs Cross Country Trials JUNE State Boys / Girls Basketball 9am 2:30pm Hervey Bay Albert Park Gympie Boondall 09/05 Tuesday 9am 6B Parish Mass Church 11/05 Thursday 8:10am Mrs Francis Staff Prayer Staffroom 12/05 Friday 9am 6S Assembly / Liturgy Liturgy of the Word: 2P Reconciliation: 6L Mother s Day Church DATE DAY TIME PERSONNEL ACTIVITY PLACE Next Week May Week 5 16/05 Tuesday 9am 4B Parish Mass Church 18/05 Thursday 8:10am Mr Lynch Staff Prayer Staffroom 19/05 Friday GYMPIE SHOW HOLIDAY 02/ / / Friday Sun Sun Gympie District Yrs Inter School Sport Development Day (Yrs 5 & 6 only) State AFL State Boys / Girls Hockey 9:30am 2:30pm Various Venues Mackay Colmslie Liturgy of the Word: 1/2F Reconciliation: 5B Wishing you all a happy week here at St Patrick s Primary and as always, if you require more information about any of the subjects mentioned in day s newsletter, please do not hesitate contact me. Sarah Skuse Acting Assistant Principal RE 16/ TBC 20/ Friday Sat Tues Yrs AWD football Gala Day State Netball Maryborough Mt Gravatt 3

4 TERM 2 Happy Birthday / Tues State 12 Yrs Rugby League We congratulate Lauren C (Netball), Connor I (Hockey) and George F (Rugby League) for making the Wide Bay Rep teams. St Pat s is proud of you! Have a great week! Joe Laffey and Geraldine Grimish The St Pat s Sports Team SCHOOL NEWS School Phos School Phos will take place on Tuesday 6th June. Order Forms will be sent home later this week. If you are wanting family phos, please collect the Family Pho Forms from the office. Primary Fees & Levies Term 2 Term 2 Statement of Fees and Levies have been ed / posted your registered accounts / postal addresses. Please keep a lookout for this in your inbox / mail box. If you have not received your statement, please contact Symone via syann@bne.catholic.edu.au or by phone Don t Forget Return the Office ASAP Project Compassion donations YR 6 Chocolate monies We would like wish the following children a very Happy Birthday for this week: Jemma C Georgia G Emily H-N Eamon M Lily M Mira G Jacob C School Banking Remember bring your Banking in school on any day of the week. Collect 10 kens receive your free gift. Fliers have been sent home Student Bankers regarding the CommBank Youth app. Contact office for further details or visit Speedway Year 6 Parents / Carers Looking for something do this Saturday night.. Assisting in the Speedway Canteen can earn you and your child $$ Bucks $$ for Canberra. Due unforeseen circumstances, your assistance is required fill one shift for this weekend s final Speedway Meet for the Season on Saturday night 13th May at Mothar Mountain. from 6pm 10:30pm If you can assist please advise Sonia Swinbourne isgmr@bigpond.com or call asap. On behalf of the Year 6 Students, thank you the families who have volunteered their time and efforts at the Speedway Canteen this Season. Also a huge thank you Sonia Swinbourne who has co-ordinated the Rosters. Your generosity is appreciated! Tuckshop Uniform Shop Hours Thursday: 8am 9:30am The Uniform Shop operates from the Tuckshop Be Prepared for the cold weather: Large range of second hand JUMPERS are available 4

5 Tuckshop Roster Class Name Reason DAY DATE HELPER/S MAY Fri 12 Melissa Knox, Cass Elsb Mon 15 Andrena Sullivan Wed Amy Malone Fri 19 GYMPIE SHOW HOLIDAY Year 1 Blue C Year 1/2 White Isaiah T Anneke J For the quiet and co-operative way you work in the classroom. It is pleasing see your efforts at making progress in your reading by trying borrow home readers regularly and participating positively in literacy activities. For great results in our recent spelling tests and being able apply spelling strategies in your daily writing tasks. Well done, Annie! Mon 22 Emily Blomfield Wed 24 Year 3 Blue M Livinia G For being very well organized and a wonderful worker who is always willing help others. Thank you, Livinia! Fri 26 Kelly Garner, Karyn Hewitt, Beth Vowles Mon 29 Andrena Sullivan Year 3 Gold L Joshua A For being well prepared and ready start each day. Wed 31 JUNE Fri 2 John Parnis, Kris Abberfield Year 4 Blue B Bethany G For being such a positive, focussed student. Thank you for the way you contribute class discussions and for always completing your work such a high standard. Mon 5 Michelle Kahler Wed 7 Fri 9 Kelly Garner, Natalie Wheeler Mon 12 Tammy Bellingan Wed 14 Amy Malone Fri 16 Maria Norris, Cass Elsb Year 4 Gold H Year 5 Blue B Jazlyn B Ayden M For the wonderful effort you have shown in Poetry lessons by writing and illustrating creative Haikus and thank you Jazlyn for always showing lovely manners. For being a quiet and cheerful class member who s always an active and willing participant during class sessions. Way go, Ayden! Mon 19 Andrena Sullivan Wed 21 Michelle Kahler Year 5 Gold A Jack F For a conscientious worker who contributes fully all classroom activities. Fri 23 Kelly Garner, Melissa Knox Mon 10 JULY Wed 12 Renee Nolan Year 6 Blue S Allie P For your valuable contribution, positive attitude and great work ethic during Year 6 Committee time with Mrs Carige. Thank you, I really appreciate your help and it has been a pleasure working with you. Fri 14 Kelly Garner, Karyn Hewitt Encouragement Awards Class Name Reason Oliver C-N For your valuable contribution, positive attitude and great work ethic during Year 6 Committee time with Mrs Carige. Thank you, I really appreciate your help and it has been a pleasure working with you. Prep Blue W Prep Gold F Chelsea I Sam S For the bubbly enthusiasm you have for all of your learning. It is wonderful watch you grow in confidence and enjoy your learning. For the way you are such a great role model during dance. You are always listening and following instructions. Well done, Sam! Year 6 Gold B Layla M Lachlan S For the energy, enthusiasm and creativity you have given the planning of our class assembly prayer. It is wonderful see you confidently sharing your thoughts and ideas. Thank you Layla. For producing outstandingly creative homework and for demonstrating maximum effort. Great work Lachlan. 5

6 Class Name Reason Year 6 White L Lauren C For being an energetic and motivated role model for her class and school. COMMUNITY NEWS Library Music Korey R-G Cooper S Clare E For participating so enthusiastically in our lesson on traditional tales and being able use clues identify several of the sries. For the tremendous effort you put in all music tasks. Cooper you always bring enthusiasm and dedication your work. Well done! For the many valuable contributions you bring discussions and activities. Clare, thank you for sharing your enthusiasm and positive energy in music lessons! P & F NEWS Mother s Day Stall Our Mother s Day Stall will be held this Friday 12th May! Thank you all families who have helped sck our stall. Each year level will visit the stall throughout the day. Items will be on sale ranging in price from $1 $10 (raffle tickets $1). We look forward seeing the children at the stall! The next P&F Meeting will be held on Tuesday 16th May at 6.30pm in the office staffroom. Don t forget join our Facebook group: St Patrick s Primary Gympie P and F, keep up--date with our news and events. Amy Malone President amyquasi@hotmail.com Ph Creative Writing DATE CLAIMER What: University of the Sunshine Coast workshop program When: Wednesdays 4-5:30pm - Term 3, 20 Where: James Nash SHS, IT Hub Who: Middle School students - years 6-9 Why: Creative Writing Excellence Numbers limited - apply bhump10@eq.edu.au for an enrolment form Barbara Grey Coordinating teacher Tennis Gympie Primary School Challenge Years 1 6 Tennis Gympie will be holding a Primary School Challenge at The Reg English Memorial Tennis Centre on Cartwright Road on Thursday 11th May from 3.30pm 5.30pm The cost is $10 per player, $15 for 2 players from the same family or $20 for 3 or more players from the same family including a free sausage sizzle. The challenges will be based on our Hot Shots Tennis in Schools programs and Holiday Fun Tournament events and all players will be placed in groups of appropriate skill levels (eg Red, Orange and Green Ball Levels). Heaps of fun and prizes and a chance represent your school. Note: Players from the winning school must play a minimum of 4 challenges be eligible for a medallion. 6

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