Newsletter No. 36 Dear Parents and Carers, Last Saturday, some Year 5 students, their parents, and Mrs Fogarty and I had the pleasure of attending the G20 Children’s Art Project launch at the Substation Gallery at Paddington. Twenty-one schools across Brisbane worked with various ‘artists-inresidence’ last term to create a piece of artwork to showcase Australia to the world leaders arriving this week in Brisbane. The artwork has been digitalised and can be seen projected on buildings in George Street in the city this week. The artwork will be returning to SPX in a few weeks. Thank you for your participation and attendance at mass and morning tea last Sunday at Salisbury. It was a great morning and we are looking forward to more of these Parish/School masses next year. This Thursday, our Year 6 and Year 7 students will enjoy their retreat day at school where they reflect on their years at SPX and look forward to moving to high school next year. We keep them in our prayers during the next few weeks here at school. In two weeks, our Christmas Carols evening is on Thursday 27th November commencing at 7:00pm in Owen Hall. The evening is a combination of class, choir and community singing and is a great way to celebrate the coming of Christmas and the end of the th Wednesday 12 November 2014 school year. The students will sit at the front of the hall with parents on chairs behind them. Costumes are simple: Students are asked to come in clothes of Christmas colours (red, white and green). Softdrinks, Poppers and water will be available for purchase from 6:30pm at Owen Hall. Please find attached the school fee schedule for 2015. The Brisbane Catholic Education Council recommendation and our own expenses have been set at a level consistent with the actual cost of operating the school. The school fee component has remained the same amount as 2014. There is an increase in the Capital Levy which is used to pay our loan for the undercover area roof and to maintain school facilities. Next year, there is also the introduction of the Technology Levy. In the past five years, the following technology items have been installed in the school: Wireless network Teacher laptops Year 6/7 and Year 5 banks of laptops iPads in P-3 Laptops across school P-7 data projectors All of these items have been purchased through a combination of P&F funds, school funds and Brisbane Catholic Education grants. The technology levy will allow replacement of some technology items and for purchase of other items. The school tuition fees include an amount remitted centrally (the Archdiocesan Levy), which provides shared resources to all schools within the Archdiocese. Also included is a levy of $20 per student to provide for the purchase of land for future school development within the Archdiocese. This is a vital investment in the future provision of Catholic schooling within the Archdiocese of Brisbane. Please keep in your prayers the Graham family (Rebecca & Scott and Austin, Charlie and Sophie) as they mourn the passing of their mother and grandmother. May she rest in peace. Enjoy the week ahead. Allison Malouf Principal “We are not called by God to do extraordinary things, but to do ordinary things with extraordinary love.” Jean Vanier We started the week in a memorable way with a whole school liturgy to commemorate Remembrance Day around our school flag. It is a special time to remember the many sacrifices made during war and to pray for peace. Our student leaders – Claudia, Florence, Jarred, Devin, Stephanie and Isabella represented St Pius X at the Salisbury RSL service. They presented a wreath on behalf of our community and thanks go to Mrs Peta Gerrard for making this beautiful wreath. TERM 4 2014 th Thu 13 Nov Fri 14th Nov Tue 18th Nov Wed 19th Nov PARKING REMINDERS Parents are reminded to use the lower (bitumen) carpark for parent parking. Parking is permitted only in the designated parking bays and must reverse park where indicated. If it is full, you may park in the upper (grass) carpark in the designated spaces. Parents collecting children from the lower (bitumen) carpark are required to park their car and walk through the school gate to collect their child/ren. NO children are allowed to walk into Thu 20th Nov Fri 21st Nov Wed 26th Nov Thu 27th Nov this carpark without an adult. Please keep to the stop, drop, go guidelines when dropping off and picking up in the ring-road. Cars are required to stand with engine running (not parked) both in the morning and in the afternoon whilst in this zone. This ensures the smooth running of the zone and the safety of the children. Year 6/7 Retreat Day G20 Summit public holiday Year 5 Eureka gold rush excursion P-7 Swimming Lessons *Years 3 & 4 excursion to Twelfth Night Theatre *2:30pm Volunteers’ Liturgy and afternoon tea *8:45am Year 6/7 Japanese 2014 Awards distributed at assembly *10am Farewell liturgy for transferred staff (MacKillop Room) *P-7 Swimming Lessons *DDJ Instrumental Concert 4pm–5pm in the MacKillop Room *9am: Years 3/4/5 Mass *5:30pm Christmas Carols in Hall Liturgy News PARISH/SCHOOL MASS Thank you to all those families who attended the Thank you for your support with these matters. combined parish/school Mass on Sunday. It was lovely to see you all there. In particular, thank you to those students who had a job on the day. We look forward to seeing you at the Volunteers Liturgy and afternoon tea next week on Thursday afternoon at 2:30pm. Please RSVP to the office by phone or email. Please note, that this Friday 14th November is the G20 public holiday for our school. 2 Peace to you all this week. This weekend (and every third Sunday of the month) is children’s liturgy. Many children in the Parish attend. Times are as follows: St Brendan’s Moorooka Church Saturday - 5:00pm St Pius X Church Sunday - 9:00am Madonna APRE Last week the Year 4, 5, 6 and 7 students went to the Mary MacKillop Museum at Annerley. This museum has been run for many years by the Sisters of St Joseph and is closing down in a few weeks. Our students were one of the last groups to go to the museum and the Sisters were very impressed with the behaviour of the students and also their knowledge about Mary MacKillop. Here’s some comments from the students: 2014 JAPANESE AWARDS At the end of each year, certificates for excellence in Japanese are awarded to various Year 6/7 students. This awards ceremony will be held at assembly at 8:45am on Friday 21st November. Parents are invited to come along and applaud these hard working students. Helen Claes Japanese Teacher We liked learning about Mary MacKillop’s life. We also liked the dioramas. (Holly, Year 4) LOST & FOUND I liked the dioramas and the relic of Mary MacKillop’s hair. LOST – 1 x black belly-bag containing an FM Receiver. The name Michael Clark is written on the outside. Please contact the school office if you have seen this item. (Zane, Year 4) The Mary MacKillop Centre showed Mary’s life with big dioramas. They were very realistic and it made you feel like you were there. It is disappointing that it is shutting. I enjoyed my experience there. (Sebastian, Year 5) GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR Often parents say that that they are too busy, too stressed, have too much to do and not enough time. This week I have included a Parenting Idea’s article on simplifying and calming family life. I had an amazing time there! I loved how the Sisters were so polite. I was very interested in the wax models. Our class was very lucky to have such an exciting, educational experience. (Livvy, Year 5) ST VINCENT DE Enjoy your week! Nicole Rahaley PAUL CHRISTMAS APPEAL St Pius X School is supporting the local St Vincent de Paul chapter’s food drive for Christmas. Thank you to those families who have already donated items. This week we SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB ORDERS Orders are due back to school by: Tuesday – 19th November Please check before returning your order: Child’s name and class at the top of the order form? Does it add up correctly? Enclosed the correct cash or cheque amount? Have you completed the credit card receipt number are particularly asking for the following items: Biscuits – sweet and savoury Tea bags Coffee Lollies Cordial details? Please note: If any of your book order is Christmas presents, please mark the order accordingly and we will leave it at the school office for your collection. LET US PRAY Grant us, we pray, O Lord our God, the constant gladness of being devoted to you, SCHOOL LOGO PENCIL CASE for it is full and lasting happiness Our Uniform Shop now stocks 2 sizes of good quality pencil cases, printed with the school logo – please see to serve with constancy the example in the display window outside the school office. the author of all that is good. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, If you would like your child to have a school pencil case for next year, please complete the attached order form and return it to the school office. Your order will be processed and sent home with your child at the end of Term 4, ready for 2015. who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen 3 Breaking News!! A very big thank you to Cassie McCormack (mum of Ava, Year 2 & Cooper, Prep) for volunteering as our P&F Treasurer. We look forward to working with you. FROM THE P&F PRESIDENT Without a yummy drummy or apple slinky in sight, the 2014 Tuckshop and Baking volunteers celebrated a busy but successful year on Friday night when we gathered at Tarragindi Thai for the annual 'thank you' dinner provided by the P&F. It was a fun night and much appreciated by everyone. I can highly recommend volunteering at the tuckshop, it's a great way to get to know other parents and seeing those smiling faces over the counter certainly makes it worthwhile. In case you are wondering, the students are very patient with the 'newbies'. This week I'm introducing Mel Cridland, our P & F CoSecretary. Mel has also contributed significantly to the Tuckshop over the years. (She patiently trained me on my first day in tuckshop - and survived!) Mel and Nikki (who I'll introduce next newsletter) have generously agreed to continue in the Co-Secretary role for another year...... THIS WEEK’s P&F PROFILE: Mellisa (Mel) Cridland Position on P&F: Co-Secretary (shared role) Other roles at St Pius X: Tuckshop Convenor & volunteer. Children: Brooke (Year 5) and Amy (Year 2) What do you do outside school? I work part-time as an Accounts Officer and an Administration Role at CODA South, which is a small Not-for-Profit Disability Organisation based in Greenslopes. We provide flexible support for Adults with a Disability in the family home and also help in accessing the local community. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? A very big thank you to this year's Tuckshop In my spare time I enjoy going to the Bootcamp sessions run for local Mums in Salisbury, cooking, going to the beach, spending time with family and socialising with friends. Convenors - Bec Woolgar and Lucy Troughton for the fantastic work they've done. As a tuckshop volunteer myself this year, I know first hand that they were a great team and made everyone feel very welcome. What were you like at primary school? At Primary School I loved most sports especially netball and swimming and also enjoyed learning the piano. On that note, you may have heard we are looking for one or two enthusiastic parents to take over as Tuckshop Convenor/s in 2015. Lucy and Bec are in the process of writing up a "How to run the Tuckshop" manuel to make it that much easier. If you are thinking I haven't volunteered in the tuckshop there's no way I could run it - fear not, Lucy did just that last year and has done an absolutely fantastic job alongside Bec. What do you like most about St Pius X? I love that St Pius X is small in size but so big in heart, in faith and has a wonderful sense of community. SCHOOL BANKING COMPETITION School Banking is holding a competition with the following prizes to be won: 40 x GoPro cameras 150 x Slip’n’Slide Wave Riders Yes, the tuckshop brings in money for the school but it is also a treat for the students and just as importantly for us parents - it gives us a break from making lunches, even if it is just one day. Let's keep it going. How to Enter: Simply make a school banking deposit for any amount on any of the following school banking Fridays: 14th, 21st & 28th November That's enough from me. If you'd like more information about the Tuckshop Convenor role, please call Lucy (0413 697 741) or Bec (0400 004 103). Each deposit will automatically be entered into the competition. The more times you deposit, the more chances to win. Good Luck! School Banking Co-ordinator 4 CHRISTMAS RAFFLE The Christmas Raffle is our last fundraiser for the year and will be drawn at the Christmas Carols concert on 27th November. Each year we seek donations to make up Christmas Hamper prizes to be won in addition to the major first prize of: Apple iPod Touch together with a COOPERS PLAINS LIBRARY WORKSHOPS Orange Grove Road, Coopers Plains SUCCESSFUL EDIBLES IN CONTAINERS When: Saturday, November 29 from 10:30am – 12pm Bookings required. Phone Coopers Plains Library Ph: 3403 1530 to reserve your place. Cost: FREE This workshop covers all you need to know about growing edible plants such as vegetables, herbs and fruit trees in containers. Learn about the best container choices, mixes, fertilising and choice of crops and plants with horticulturalist, Claire Bickle. $50 iTunes voucher A great prize for kids and adults alike! We would warmly welcome donations of wine, beer and spirits, together with other festive goodies to include in Christmas Hamper prizes. CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINING WITH ALISON ALEXANDER When: Saturday, 6th December from 10:30am – 12:30pm Bookings required. Phone Coopers Plains Library on Ph: 3403 1530 to reserve your place. Cost: FREE Seeking inspiration for your Christmas and holiday entertaining? 612 ABC Radio food presenter Alison Alexander will guide you through some fresh ideas for gift giving, do-ahead dishes to impress family and friends and a last-minute Christmas cake. The session will include tastings and recipes. Any donations can be left at the school office. It is a busy time of year for us all – we are happy to accept any cash donations and we can do the shopping for you! P&F Fundraising Committee COOKIE DOUGH PICK-UP DATE Thank you to all those wonderful families who participated in this fundraiser. We made a profit of $352 for the P&F to buy resources for our school. Everyone’s cookie dough will be delivered on: Tuesday 25th November by 12pm Please ensure you collect your cookie dough from the school office after 12pm on the 25th November. INTENSIVE HOLIDAY SWIM LESSONS 5 LESSONS: $50 Dunlop Park Memorial Pool 794 Oxley Road, Corinda Ph: 3379 1630 If your child goes to after-school-care, please let the school office know and your order will be delivered to OHSC for your collection. Fundraising Committee Providers of school swimming lessons for St Pius X School. HANDMADE CREATIONS FUNDRAISER Friday 21st November 2:30pm-4:30pm in the MacKillop Room Handmade jewellery for sale by Siobhan Ibbott (mum of Dechlan & Hannah, Year 7) 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). 5 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) Friday 21st November Michelle Roberts, Sharelle Bainbrigge, Dimity Frazer, Cathy Crisante Friday 28th November Mel Cridland, Deanne Tierney, Rebecca Ford Friday 21st November Susan Wightley & Nikki Hedrick Friday 28th November Melissa Simmons & Rebecca Woolgar TUCKSHOP ROSTER 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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