Newsletter No. 32 th Wednesday 15 October 2014 Dear Parents and Carers, Last Friday we welcomed our new student leaders for this term: Isabella, Florence, Jaxon, Devin, Jarred, Stephanie and Claudia who are looking forward to their roles this term. This Friday night, our students will enjoy the DISCO in Owen Hall! Many thanks to the parents volunteering their time to assist with the sausage sizzle from 5:30pm and the disco from 6-8pm – we hope to see you there. The disco is for current SPX students and their younger (pre-school and toddler) siblings. Footsteps Dance Company will be our DJ hosts for the evening. The second working bee for this year is on Saturday 18th October from 8:00am. To date, we only have two replies – and we need about 10 parents to complete the jobs within 2 hours. The main jobs are:  spreading sand in the sandpit  spreading softfall in the junior and senior Attached to the Link is the National Catholic Education Commission’s statement in response to the review of the Australian Curriculum. More details will follow regarding the recommendations from the review. We look forward to supporting Mission month through ‘Socktober’ on Friday 24th October - more details further on in the Link. Please note that next Monday 20th October is a pupilfree day. Enjoy the week ahead. Allison Malouf Principal playgrounds  general weeding As we only have two of these working bees per year, please consider giving some time to assist – all help whether it is for half an hour or more is appreciated. Morning tea is provided! Please RSVP to the school office on 32741705 or email [email protected] The Parents and Friends’ Annual General Meeting will be held next Tuesday 21st October at 7:30pm. PLEASE NOTE the new start time of 7:30pm. All positions will be vacated and we would love to welcome you to a role or as a general member. Being part of the Parents and Friends’ Committee is a great way to meet new friends and to be part of supporting many aspects of school life. Please consider coming along to find out more about the P&F. A nomination form is attached. Spirit of Purpose: The kind of person who makes sense of their work within the mission of Catholic education and who sees their personal identity connected and growing within this sense of purpose. TERM 4 th Wed 15 Oct Fri 17th Oct Sat 18th Oct Mon 20th Oct Tue 21st Oct Wed 22nd Oct Thu 23rd Oct Fri 24th Oct Sun 26th Oct Wed 29th Oct Thu 30th Oct Fri 31st Oct Together we can help the youth of Jamaica, and throughout the world, grow up to be fully alive, and achieve their dreams of a positive and hope-filled future. 2014 P-7 Swimming Lessons 5:30pm-8:00pm P-7 School Disco Working Bee from 8:00am Pupil free day 7:30pm: P&F Annual General Meeting P-7 Swimming Lessons Year 2 Science excursion Crazy Sock Day – gold coin donation Year 6/7 fundraising BBQ at Masters Hardware, Tingalpa * P-7 Swimming Lessons * NUDE Food Day 9am: 2015 Prep Orientation World Teacher’s Day If you would like to donate, there is a contribution box in the school office. CRAZY SOCK DAY  Friday, 24 October To fundraise for Jamaica, SPX is holding Crazy Sock Day on Friday, 24 October. Students are encouraged to wear a pair of bright, colourful and crazy socks with their school uniform and to donate a gold coin to World Mission Liturgy News Day. Many thanks for your invaluable support of this appeal. LET US PRAY Synod on the Family Until October 19, Church leaders have gathered in Rome for the Extraordinary Synod of the Family. WORLD MISSION DAY The name is important for a synod of Bishops is only called extraordinary when it is convened to deal with issues that require a “speedy solution” and which demand urgent attention for the good of the entire Church. There are many difficulties and pressures that families face, and bishops who gather for this Synod will be seeking ways to assist families and to promote the great good that is family life. World Mission Day is celebrated every year in every country wherever there are Catholics committed to building a better world for all of God's people, a world where everyone has all they need to live a dignified and fulfilling life. This Sunday, 19 October is World Mission Day. This year, parishioners and school children across Australia are invited to reach out to support the crucial work of the Jamaican Catholic Church in helping people turn away from violence and crime. Sadly Jamaica is a nation deeply troubled with the second-highest rate of gun-killings anywhere in the world. Communities across Jamaica live in constant The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has called on Catholics of the world to pray for the success of this Synod and to pray for families. fear. To just be alive might seem like a simple dream to us, but for many of the Jamaican youth born into the ghettos, they know chances are high that they will never achieve their dreams or that their life will be cut short as a result of the violence. 2 HANDMADE CREATIONS FUNDRAISER Prayer for Families  Friday 21st November  2:30pm-4:30pm in the MacKillop Room  Handmade jewellery for sale by Siobhan Holy Family of Nazareth, in you we contemplate the splendour of true love and the model of family life. Ibbott (mum of Dechlan & Hannah, Year 7) Grant that our own families may remain united in deep All jewellery is handmade from glass beads and glass flowers of original design. A percentage of all sales are donated to the school. Have your Christmas shopping done early! (Please note….cash or cheque payments only). mutual love and be places of communion and prayer, authentic schools of the Gospels and small domestic churches. This is Siobhan’s last year at SPX as her children graduate to high school next year. Siobhan has provided this wonderful shopping opportunity for several years, showcasing her incredible talent. Take this last opportunity to shop at school with Siobhan! Guard the members of our family from all physical and spiritual danger and keep us faithful to the Lord. Grant healing to families who experience rejection and division. Keep us attentive to their needs. May our families be living witnesses of the love and presence of Jesus in the world. LOST & FOUND Amen Found – 1 x black & green Ninja Turtles plastic digital watch. Please contact the school office. Peace to you all this week. Madonna APRE 2015 BOOK LISTS Book lists for 2015 were sent home last week with every student from Prep to Year 5. If your child has not brought home a book list, spare copies are available at the school office. If you do not wish to order online or over the phone, please return the completed order form to the school office by Friday 24th October. COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER Today, every family will receive a Billy G’s Gourmet Cookie Dough brochure offering a home baking treat that can be purchased as a fundraiser for the school. Browse through and see the many options you can buy, including Christmas cake and shortbread, ready for your Christmas cooking! The dough is convenient as it can be kept in the fridge (for up to 4 weeks) or freezer till when you need it. You just scoop, bake and serve! There is also a chance to win a family holiday if you place an order (all details on page 2). Please complete the order form at the back of the brochure, pop in an envelope marked “Cookie Dough Fundraiser” with your payment and drop into the school office. IMPORTANT Any order forms received AFTER this date cannot be processed by the school. Late orders will be put in touch with our supplier – Campion Education at West End – to organise the processing of their own order. SCHOOL LOGO PENCIL CASE Traditionally student’s Book Lists have included a pencil case. Our Uniform Shop now stocks 2 sizes of pencil case which are of better quality, and printed with the school logo. If you would like your child to have a school pencil case for next year, please complete the order form that was sent home with the Book List last week and return it to the school office by Friday 17th October. Your order will be processed and sent home with your child at the end of Term 4, ready for 2015. All orders are due back to the school office by:  Friday 31st October  Cash or cheque only Cheques payable to St Pius X P&F This will enable us to have all orders back at school by mid-November for distributing to you ready for the Christmas holidays. Spare brochures can be obtained from school office. Thank you for your support of this easy, fun and delicious fundraiser! Fundraising Committee 3 TUCKSHOP NEWS This Friday’s specials are:  Home-made Nachos - $3.00 FREE FAMILY FUN DAY (Cornchips, mince, cheese & sour cream) Salisbury Community Sports Club 37 Ainsworth Street, Salisbury  Savoury Mince toastie - $2.50 Everyone is invited to the Family Fun Day on Sunday 19th October from 11am to 3pm. Everything FREE !  Yoghurt Muesli Cup - $1.50 Creamy vanilla yoghurt with crunchy toasted muesli on top. PINK RIBBON DAY – HIGH TEA The Salisbury Friendship Group are hosting a High Tea to raise money for St Vincent de Paul. When: 10am Saturday 25th October Where: SPX Owen Hall Cost: Adults - $15 ; Children - $5 There will be raffles, a Cent Auction and entertainment. Come along for a fun day and all ladies – remember to wear your hat!! Enquiries and bookings – please contact Myra Fountaine on 3219 6560. See you there ! SCHOOL DISCO The  This Friday 17th October  5:30pm to 8:00pm  Owen Hall School Disco is THIS FRIDAY and the Fundraising Committee will be providing a sausage sizzle and the canteen will have chips and cold drinks and glow products/tattoos for sale (prices below). We are asking for families to support this great night with an entrance fee of:  $5 per family OR  $3 per child Cash only - payable at the door Food & Drink Novelty Toys Sausage on Bread - $2.00 Soft Drink - $1.50 Popper - $1.50 Water - $1.00 Assorted Lollies - $1.00 Chips/Crisps - $1.00 Clip on Hair Braid - $3.00 Flashing Headband $3.00 Flashing Rings - $2.00 Star/Skull Necklaces $2.00 Volunteers Needed ! We are also asking for volunteers to assist the fundraising committee in the canteen, on the sausage sizzle and by selling glow sticks/tattoos. If you are able to help please place your name on the roster that is in the school office or email Melissa on [email protected] or the school office. Looking forward to a great night! The Fundraising Committee 4 PARISH PRIEST: Fr.Henry Maduka PARISH OFFICE:  3277 2520 MASS TIMES SATURDAY – St. Brendans Moorooka – 5:00pm St. Pius X Salisbury – 6:30pm SUNDAY - St. Brendans Moorooka – 7:30am St. Pius X Salisbury – 9:00am School Website: www.stpiusxsalisbury.qld.edu.au UNIFORM SHOP Trading Hours Every Monday – 8:00am to 8:45am (during Term time) SCHOOL BANKING School Banking EVERY Friday morning (hand deposit book to the school office) TUCKSHOP ROSTER Friday 17th October Lucy Troughton, Jenny Fenner, Mary Gardam Friday 24th October Michelle Roberts, Sharelle Bainbrigge, Dimity Frazer, Cathy Crisante Friday 17th October Grace Ranger & Simone Pope Friday 24th October Dyan McDonald & Karen O’Connor TUCKSHOP BAKING ROSTER COUNCILLOR STEVE GRIFFITHS MOOROOKA WARD 2/122 Beaudesert Rd Moorooka 4105 Ph: 3403 1730 Email: [email protected] Web: stevegriffithsmoorooka.com PIANO & VIOLIN LESSONS Lessons during school hours or after school. 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