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Newsletter
Thursday
Term 4 Week 7
20th November
2014
Principal’s Message
Music Instrumental Night
Thanks to our Music teacher, Mrs Joy Dawson for organising Tuesday night’s instrumental
presentation night. It was great to see students from Yr 1 to Yr 7 perform so capably and
confidently. Thank you also to our instrumental teachers for the wonderful work they do
with our students.
Classes 2015
Classes for 2015 are currently being finalised. Any issue you feel teachers should be
aware of should now have been brought to their attention. Students are informed of their class teacher
and grouping on Thursday November 27. No changes are possible after classes are announced.
P&F Meeting- Yr 4 Band/ Instrument Proposal- 3 Sports Houses Proposal
Our music teacher Mrs Joy Dawson consulted our P&F at the August meeting regarding a proposal to
provide access to an instrument (band) and lessons for a large number of our yr 4 students. The proposal is intended to provide this access in a cost effective manner for our families. This was discussed
again at last night’s P&F meeting and it was very well received. Full details will be provided to the parents of our 2015 Yr 4 students in the next two weeks. This promises to be a very valuable opportunity
for these students next year. Thanks to the P&F for their support of this initiative.
Also at last evening’s P&F meeting our PE teacher Mr Matt Bradforde discussed the implications of a
possible move to three sports houses. More information will be provided if this proposal is to be progressed.
Last night was our final P&F meeting for the year. My thanks to this year’s Executive:
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President
Mrs Michelle Jenkins
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V President
Mrs Julie Darley
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Secretary
Mrs Leesa Dalton
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Treasurer
Mrs Julie Powers
A report on P&F activities for the year will indicate that much has been achieved to better the school experience for your children. I encourage you all to become involved in this association when the opportunity arises at the P&F AGM February 25 2015.
Best Wishes to our Yr 5 Students
We wish our Yr 5 campers well for the next two days as
they enjoy the activities of the YMCA Camp at Joyner.
Special thanks to Mrs Emma Canavan who has organised this wonderful experience for our Yr 5 class.
Thanks also to other staff assisting: Mrs Melissa Lucas,
Mrs Kim Barrett-Coade, Mr Michael O’Rourke and Mrs
Susan Stock. I look forward to joining the group for tonight’s activities. This camp is a valuable opportunity for
the group to bond and explore their leadership skills before taking on this vital role within our school next year.
Address: Apperley Street, Banyo Qld 4014
Phone: 07 3267 7306
Fax: 07 3267 1217
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stpiusbanyo.qld.edu.au
Banyo-Nundah Catholic Parish: Ph: 3266 1444 Fax: 3266 4088 Office: 20 Donkin Street, Nundah
Principal’s Message
Reminders
Term 4
Whilst the finish line is in sight we will not be distracted from the many important events remaining this
year:
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Yr 5 Camp (Nov 20/21)
Pastoral Care meeting (Nov 25)
Board / P&F Exec dinner (Nov 26)
Yr 1 (2015) 1-1 Parent information evening Nov 27
Family Christmas Picnic (Nov 29 4pm-6pm)
Christmas Concert (Dec 3 – 9:15am)
Reports sent home (Dec 3)
Yr 6/7 Grad (Dec 3)
2015 Classes announced (Dec 4)
Adrian Fabila concert (Dec 4)
School Concludes (Dec 5- 12pm)
There are also many ‘year level specific’ activities for you to be aware of in the coming weeks.
Best Wishes for the rest of the Term
Peter
Performing Arts Night
Thank you to all the students who performed at the Performing Arts night last Tuesday. You were fantastic. Thank you to Mr Surawski for MC. Thank you to our wonderful Instrumental teachers Louise
Fossa, Matthew Hobbs and Bryn Samuel. A thank you to the parents volunteers who helped me on
the night and a big thank you to Mrs Solly for organising the raffles for me and helping me on stage.
Bands News
Thank you to Chelsea and Dominic who came to the Band Spectacular yesterday. They were beautifully behaved.The Band Spectacular is a 100 piece Concert Band made up from 6 different Catholic
schools in the Bramble Bay region. We practised 7 songs and performed to St. Joseph's and our
wonderful parents later in the afternoon.
Year 4 Band
Next year we will be starting off the Year 4 band program. Your child in year 3 will be starting the program early in the new year. I am very grateful to the P & F for donating $5000 to the program and to
school for donating so we can get this program started. Mr Hobbs and myself have been running this
program at St. Kieran's, Brighton for 2 years now and it is running very successfully. Can't wait to hear
them perform.
Instrumental News
Instrumental notes will be coming out next Tuesday. If you would like your child to start or continue
their lessons please hand the note back to the office by the end of term.
Joy Dawson
Music & Instrumental Teacher
APRE’s Message
The Infancy Narratives
The richness and depth of our new Religious Education program is evident in
the study of the Infancy Narratives that are at present being unpacked and explored across the year levels. The birth of Jesus is written in both Luke and Matthew’s Gospels. Each tells the story slightly differently though the central message is the same. The Saviour was born in Bethlehem, the city of David, to the
virgin Mary. Classes are looking at the life behind the text; for example why Luke’s Gospel might
mention shepherds and not the magi that Matthew writes about in his Gospel. The students are
learning at a deeper level and this makes the birth of Christ so much more than just a story.
This link, though in cartoon, explains that even though history has changed the story, the central message of the
birth of Jesus remains the same.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZPRaYnm12OQ
Please have a look at the posters on the wall outside my office on the Infancy Narratives. Year five have been
looking at the differences in both Gospels in relation to the birth of Jesus. The depth of learning and understanding
is obvious in the high quality pieces of work. Well done Year Five!
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal
Thank you to all the families who have donated gold coins to our St Vinnies’
Christmas appeal. We will be presenting a cheque to the local St Vincent de Paul
branch during our final day liturgy. All money needs to be in by next Friday the
28th November. So please keep digging deep to help those at Christmas who
have so little in our local area.
Library Christmas Display
We are very lucky and cherish our school offices and how they continually reach out and beyond in their support of our school. Mrs Anne Morgan is one of these lovely officers who spend countless hours of her
own time to ensure that learning and life at St Pius for our student is
meaningful and rich.
Anne has created a Christmas display in the cabinet of the library like
no other I have seen. It is both creative and spectacular. To quote one
of our students, ‘it is amazing. It combines both books and Christmas.
Two of my favourite things’!
Standardised Testing
This week students from year two thru to year five have been involved in PAT testing (progressive achievement
testing). This will be an annual online test, similar in form to the NAPLAN tests, so we can track progression in students’ academic levels over the years.
This explanation of the testing below is from the ACER website.
‘Progressive Achievement Tests are an Australian, nationally normed series of tests designed
to provide objective, norm-referenced information to teachers about their students’ skills and
understandings in a range of key areas. At the centre of each PAT test is a described proficiency scale, providing both quantitative and qualitative data on student performance, making the
PAT tests ideal for understanding students’ current strengths and weaknesses, informing
teaching and learning, and monitoring progress over time’.
Thank you to Mrs Sharnee Heibloem for all the time and effort in implementing these tests across the year levels.
Book Packs
If you ordered your child/ren’s book packs on time they will be delivered to your child’s current classroom
next Thursday afternoon (27th Nov) for you to pick up.
Mozzie Spray
Due to the sudden beautiful rain the mozzies have been stirred up, please spray your children prior to
coming to school each day.
Blessings Kim
Banyo Nundah Catholic Parish-Sacramental Journey 2015
The parish is now inviting parents to enrol their children into the next phase of their sacramental journey; Penance,
Confirmation and First Holy Communion. Parents of children who are in Year 3 or older and whose children have been
baptised in the Catholic Church are invited to an information session on Wednesday 4 th February 3.30pm-4.30pm at St
Joseph’s school library, Leslie St, Nundah or 7-8pm at St Pius school hall, Apperley St, Banyo. You will receive a handbook about the dates of the sacraments and small group sessions, as well as 'God Work' to take home and
complete with your child before the first group session. You will need to bring along a photocopy of your
child/ren’s Baptismal Certificate and the fee of $35.
For further information please contact me by email [email protected]
I am looking forward to working with the children and their families as they continue their Sacramental journey.
God Bless,
Angela Greathead
PARISH MASS TIMES
Saturday evening Nundah 6pm;
Sunday morning Banyo 7.30am, Nundah 9.30am;
Sunday evening Banyo 5pm.
Sports News
Students in the older grades certainly seemed to enjoy the Water polo clinics last week which is great to see
them having a go at sports they may not have had prior experience in. However, we don’t stop there as we have
some more exciting dates and events coming up for all grades. Take a look below:
Friday 28th November: Splash and Swim for our Year 1 and Year 2 students at the school pool. These students will be involved in some fun games and races with the support of our wonderful swim instructors starting
approximately at 8:40am. Cant wait to see all our little sharks and mermaids splashing it up in the pool.
Also on Friday 28th November: Years 3 – 6/7 students will participate with their class in a fun and high intensity 30 minute basketball clinic run by our friend Lucian from the North Wizards Basketball team. The timetable is
below with a very special event planned at lunchtime – the very first STAFF v STUDENT BASKETBALL
MATCH!! Bring it on kiddies!!
TIME
CLASS
9:30 – 10:00
YEAR 5G
10:00 – 10:30
YEAR 6/7G
MORNING TEA
11:10 – 11:40
YEAR 4G
11:40 – 12:10
YEAR 4Y
12:10 – 12:40
YEAR 3G
12:40 – 1:10
YEAR 3Y
1:20 – 1:40
STAFF v STUDENT BASKETBALL
MATCH
Tuesday 2nd December: The lucky students who have PE on this day will need to BRING THEIR TOGS as we
will be having our last PE lesson in the pool with myself and Mrs McMahon. Prep G and Prep Y will also be having a free swim during the middle session of that day with some extra parental support. If any parents are willing
to help out during the middle session of the day and want to come for a swim please feel free to contact me at
[email protected] or let Miss Halena or Mrs Hayes know.
Yours in sport
Mr B
P&F Message
The AGM
will be held 25th February 2015
If you are interested in getting involved in
the school’s P&F, please nominate for the
positions of:
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President
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Vice president,
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Secretary
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Treasurer
Nomination forms for P&F positions are
available at the school office.
School Uniforms
All St Pius School uniforms including hats
and bags are sold at Lowes Toombul
Please name ALL of your child’s items
Please check Lost Property regularly
for forgotten and lost items.
St Pius Swimming Caps are available from
the school office for $8 each
(COMPUSLORY)
Tuckshop
Volunteers for Friday 21st November
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Christine Digby
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Kelly Grant
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Rochelle Cole
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Amanda Heatherington 2nd break
Helpers are always needed and welcome if
you can spare some time on Fridays.
Please order by THURSDAY
unless you are away sick.
If ordering Friday we ask that you only order cold
food at first break (no toasted or hot rolls).
Christmas Mass Times
Wednesday 24th December
6pm Banyo and 8.30pm
Nundah
25th December
7.30am Banyo
and 9.30am Nundah.
There will be no evening
Mass on Christmas Day
Yoghurts $1, banana, strawberry, vanilla.
Cheerios - hot or cold, 4 for $2.50
Volunteers needed
please call Theresa Appelton on 0407 115 662
Free Lunch Competition
Have your lunch order in on Thursday and
your name will go into a draw each week.
2 winners will be drawn each Thursday to
enjoy tuckshop lunch for free on Friday.
Free Lunch Competition
Winners announced on awards
page No 6
STUDENT
AWARDS
Prep G - All Prep Green Girls
Prep Y - Ishana Chaudary
Year 1G - TBA
Year 1Y - TBA
Year 2G - Makayla Coats & Vince Espiritu
Year 2Y - Arielle Martin & Ajay Sundhoo
Year 3G - Billy Nunn & Georgina Oldham
Year 3Y - Rebecca King & Trevor Kalambe
Year 4G - Ashley Thompson
Awards will be
present at
assembly on
Monday
24th November
Year 4Y - All Yr 4Y
Year 5G - All Year 5G
Year 6/7G - Danielle Ryan
PE Class - Yr 1Y
Music Class - Yr 3Y
Tuckshop Free Lunch Awards this week go to:
Junior - Lilliana McDonald Yr 2Y
Senior - Jacob Bougoure Yr 4G
Congratulations and enjoy your lunch
Helpful Parent Reminders
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We are a NO NUT school as we have children with all different types of nut allergies.
2015 Bookpacks - collect from classrooms 27th November
School Fees for Term 4 are overdue to be paid.
St Pius swimming caps available for sale in the office for $8 each (compulsory).
Qualified Swimming contact - Rae 0411 862 441 (for swimming lessons).
Banyo Community Swimming Club contact Gary Kehl 0401 820 231 (flyer on page 7).
All St Pius School uniforms are sold at LOWES Toombul including hats and bags.
If you are not receiving the weekly newsletter or the school fees each term please notify the school
office ASAP to have your email address updated.
All phone number, address, and or email changes please notify the school office by email to update ASAP
on [email protected].
No hat, no play policy.
Please send spoons with snacks and lunches when required.
When your child receives sacraments in Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation in the Catholic Faith
please send a copy to the school office to update information.
Direct Deposit forms for school fees are to be completed each year, available now for 2015
Volunteer forms for parent and grandparent helpers are to be completed each year.
Medicines/action plans stored in the office - please collect on Friday 5th December
Upcoming Dates...
Monday 24th November
Assembly Yr 5
Swimming classes Prep to Yr 3 (apply sunscreen at home)
Yr 1-7 free swimming at lunch 1.20pm (parent volunteers needed)
Tuesday 25th November
Pastoral Care Meeting 6.30pm
Wednesday 26th November
Mass Yr 6/7
Yr 3 Science Incursion
Prep excursion Twelfth night theatre - An Australian Bush Christmas
Board and Exec P&F Dinner
Thursday 27th November
Preps Splash & Swim 11am to 1pm
2015 Book packs arrive into students current classrooms
Parish Finance meeting
Yr 1 (2015) 1-1 Parent information evening
Friday 28th November
Yr 1 & 2 Splash & Swim 8.40 to 10.30
Yr 3 swimming lessons moved to 11am
Basketball Clinic Yr 3 to 6/7 9.30am to 1.40pm
Saturday 29th November
Family Christmas Picnic - oval 4pm-6pm (BYO everything)
Monday 1st December
Yr 6/7 Splash & Swim at Chermside pool
Swimming classes Yr 4 & 5 (apply sunscreen at home)
Tuesday 2nd December
Yr 3 Pool and Pizza Party 8.30am to 1pm
PE classes are swimming (parent helpers for Preps -11.10am to 1.10pm)
Wednesday 3rd December
Christmas concert at 9.15am
Yr 4 & 5 Splash & Swim 11.10am to 1pm
Last AFL AusKick on oval
Reports sent home
Graduation dinner for Yr 6/7
Thursday 4th December
Adrian Fabila Concert 9am (Gold coin donation)
Classes announced—transition 12.10pm (for students)
Free swim for all students from 2pm
Friday 5th December
Farewell Liturgy in church at 11am
School concludes at 12pm
Wednesday 28th January 2015
First day of school for all students
(special arrangements for Preps either starting 28th or 29th January 2015)
BANYO COMMUNITY SWIM CLUB
St Pius School Pool Redhill Road entrance
Come along and see how much fun it is. We are a friendly, relaxed swim club the whole
family can enjoy.
You don’t need to be a super fast swimmer. Points are based on improving your own
times.
We offer half length races and the not so confident competitors have a competent swimmer
in the lane with them at all times. All ages and standards are welcome.
Cost is $35 per swimmer or $70 per family for the season.
More information please contact Gary Kehl on 0401 820 231
St Pius Playgroup
Under 5s
Every Friday
during school term
8.30am to 10.30am
in the school hall,
$1 per week,
including tea & coffee
Final program for
2014! Limited
places available.
Resilience Skills for a
Happy Life!
Confident Kids ® + teens is a fun and innovative coaching program for kids 5-14yrs
that aims to boost
confidence, emotional resilience, social
skills and brain power. Students discover
their strengths, and develop resilient thinking skills to reduce stress, anxiety, worry, or
negative thinking.
Essential tools to navigate the teen years!
Our team of experienced Psychologists will
coach, encourage and support your child to
be all they can be! Medicare and private
health fund rebates apply.
Register and book online today at confidentkidsandteens.com.au Or contact us at
[email protected] for more details. Groups held at our Kelvin Grove clinic.
Co-ordinator:
Angela Wilcox
Mobile
0432 835 536
PRECISION PILATES
PILATES - Pilates strengthens the stabilizers of the spine, pelvis and shoulders through mat based abdominal
exercises to improve coordination, posture and rehabilitate injuries. The breathing techniques will help improve stamina and promote relaxation.
Benefits:
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Improve posture and coordination
Increase flexibility, tone and strengthen
Increase lung capacity
Core stability and balance
Reduce stress and fatigue
Reduce low back pain
Helps to flatten abdominals
Less time off work due to injury/illness
When: Thursday 7.30 – 8.30am @ Nudgee Beach Rev, meeting on basketball court
Friday 6 – 7am @ Banyo Memorial Park, meeting at Rotunda
Come and give it a go! These classes are provided FREE by Brisbane City Council
Sharon Shepherd
Advanced Pilates Instructor,
Diploma Fitness,
M: 0439 996 049 E: [email protected]
YEAR 1 STUDENTS WANTED
to take part in an exciting research project investigating the early development of literacy and
numeracy skillsA team of researchers at The University of Queensland is seeking Year 1 students to participate in a study that aims to investigate how early literacy learners process sounds and numbers. Each student
will be asked to complete some listening, speaking, and reading activities that are similar to tasks the students will have
performed at school and two simple computerized tasks involving deciding whether two words rhyme and which of two
numbers is the larger. The computerized tasks will be completed while the student is in a MRI scanner so that we can
record how the student’s brain processes the information. This is a very safe procedure with all students being carefully
screened beforehand to ensure their suitability. All assessments can be undertaken outside of school hours either at the
student’s home or at The University of Queensland. At the completion of testing, each student will receive a $20 book
voucher and a picture of their brain. Their parents will receive a brief written report of their child’s test results and $50 to
reimburse them for any travelling expenses. The children may not benefit directly from the results of this study, however, the study will contribute to our understanding of the language processing difficulties that result in reading and numeracy problems. Your child’s participation in this study is totally voluntary and he/she may withdraw at any time. If you
would like further information, please contact the principal researcher, Dr Wendy Arnott, on (07) 3365 9725, or email
Do you have a child between 2 and 10 years old?
If “Yes”, share your parenting experiences
Researchers at the University of Queensland invite
you to participate in a cross-cultural parenting
study involving parents residing in Australia and
Indonesia. Share your parenting experiences by
completing an online survey at the website:
http://psy.uq.edu.au/par
For further information, please check the website or
contact Agnes Sumargi at (07) 33656207,
e-mail: [email protected].