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Newsletter No. 39
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Wednesday 3 December 2014
Dear Parents and Carers,
Congratulations to the Year 6 and Year 7 students
who graduated last night.
The Mary MacKillop Award went to Pascale H
and the
St Pius X Award went to Jaxon A.
We wish them well as they embark on their new high
school journey:
Eva Arkinstall
Samuel Aslat
Jaxon Aumuller
Florence Best
Kayla Chetham
Zachary Chetham
Jarred Condon
Madeline Crawley
Teigan Diphoorn
Georgia Hawes
Nicola Hawkins
Pascale Healy
Flynn Henderson
Dechlan Ibbott
Hannah Ibbott
Daniel Kearley
Caitlin Kennedy
Stephanie Lopez
Kyla Maker
Shaye McCarrey
Claudia McGraa
Olivia-Rose Meredith
Keeley-Grace Parker
Isabella Perri
Devin Pule’anga
Jack Simons
Rose Simons
TJ Sio
Student award winners – Jaxon & Pascale
with Mrs Malouf
Thank you for all of your support this year – it has
been much appreciated.
 Thanks to the P&F executive members and
committees for a sterling job
 Thanks to Lucy Troughton and Rebecca Woolgar
(Tuckshop Convenors) and the Friday volunteers
for their excellent work in the tuckshop.
 Thanks to Catrina Conmee and Sarah Van Buren
Lensinck (Uniform Shop Convenors) who ran the
uniform shop so efficiently throughout the year.
 Thank you to Michelle Roberts for so expertly
handling our student banking.
Thank you for your support of the McLeod
family over the last eighteen months. Wade
and his boys will be re-locating back to Tieri
in the new year and we send with them our love and
prayers – it has been a privilege to know all of their
family. Approximately $2000 was raised in support of
the McLeod family from the generous donations of
SPX parents.
Thank you for your generous donations
towards St. Vincent De Paul Christmas
appeal which are much appreciated. This is
a vital service, especially at this time of the year, and
the donation baskets will be presented during our final
mass on Friday.
Liturgy News
Thank you for all your support of the Religious Life of
the School in 2014 (it certainly was a big year with
the 50th celebrations). This includes attending
liturgies and Masses and also your generous donations
to the appeals that we have had throughout the year.
This Friday, school will commence as usual at
8:30am. Students are not required to bring food as
at 10:00am, they will enjoy a special break-up snack
provided by our wonderful tuckshop helpers. Our final
mass will commence at 11:00am in the church. We
hope many of you are able to join in this end of year
celebration as we say farewell to our Year6/7 leaders
and give thanks for this 2014 school year.
One of the most recent appeals was Sock it to Poverty
where SPX raised $195. The St Vincent de Paul
baskets are also full and your generous contributions
are much appreciated. We will be handing over the
donations to Laurie and Dorothy Birgan from the
Salisbury St Vincent de Paul chapter at Mass on
Friday.
Thank you to Madonna Fogarty for her excellent
preparation and co-ordination of all our school
liturgies this year, especially this week.
We would love to see you at the end of Year Mass at
11:00am on Friday at the St Pius X Church.
All students are to be collected after the liturgy
or arrangements made for them to access our Outside
School Care facility. The school officially closes at
12:00pm Please ensure that you have organised for
your child to be collected at that time.
Please note the following Christmas Mass times in our
Parish:
Outside School Hours Care (ph: 3272 7645) facilities
are available.
The school office will be unattended until Monday
19th January, 2015.
Christmas Eve
5:00pm at St Brendan’s Moorooka
6.30pm at St Pius X
Midnight Mass at St Pius X
We say farewell, thank you, and best wishes to
these teachers – Sue Delaney, Tania Cristina,
Shannon Gallagher, Belinda Emmi, Peta Gerrard,
Louise Finlayson and Therese Evans.
Christmas Day
7.30am at St Brendan’s Moorooka
9.00am at St Pius X
To those families who are leaving our school, thank
you for your wonderful contributions over the years
and we wish you well for the future.
The 6.30pm Mass on Christmas Eve is the children’s
mass and children are required for the nativity scene.
Please contact the parish office on ph. 3277 2520 if
you are interested.
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Jensen
family (Nicholas - Year 1) as they mourn the
loss of their dear grandmother.
May she rest in peace and may perpetual light
shine upon her.
Children’s Liturgy
Please note that children’s liturgy will continue
throughout the holidays on the third Sunday of the
month. The dates are as follows:
 St Brendan’s Moorooka
Saturday 20 December and 17 January, 5:00pm
 St Pius X
Sunday 21 December and 18 January, 9:00am
Wishing you the peace and joy of the Christmas
Season and a relaxing and safe holiday with your
family. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday
28th January for the commencement of the 2015
school year.
Season of Advent
As you know Advent began on Sunday.
Advent means “coming” and is the four weeks leading
Allison Malouf
up to Christmas.
Principal
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The liturgical colour during Advent is purple (the
preparing colour – we also see purple during Lent,
the preparing time for Easter). Purple is in Advent
wreaths and the priest’s vestments.
Two Letters from the Salisbury Chapter
of St Vincent de Paul:
1. Letter of Thanks:
Dear St Pius X School Community,
On behalf of the poor and disadvantaged of our area of
the Parish, a “BIG Thank You” to Mrs Malouf, Mrs
Fogarty, Staff, Parents, Carers and our wonderful
students for the great effort in supporting our Conference
this year. Firstly the Food Drive in June, then the miniVinnies School Sleep-Out, which raised $727 and your
final effort – the food you have supplied for our
Christmas Hampers. We will be able to assist many
families with your generous gifts – “Well Done!”.
We wish everyone a Holy and Happy Christmas and
thank you once again for your support of our work
throughout the year.
God Bless
S.V.D.P. Conference members
How can I celebrate Advent at home?
Prayer Corner – start a prayer corner or table in your
home. Display some special things such as a bible,
cross, family photo, rosary beads etc Buy some purple
fabric to go under these items.
Prayer tablecloth – buy a light coloured, plain table
cloth or piece of fabric and write your prayers on the
cloth with a marker. Watch the space fill up by
Christmas time and it becomes a keepsake for your
family.
Make an Advent Wreath – in the wreath you will need
three purple and one pink candle. You can also include
a white candle in the middle to light on Christmas day.
2. In response to newspaper article:
An article appeared in the Sunday Mail on 30th November
concerning St Vincent de Paul.
The members of the St Pius X Conference wish it to be
known that all donations given to this Conference are
used for the poor and disadvantaged in our area of the
Parish. Not even the cost of a postage stamp is taken out
of our funds. All costs are borne by the members
themselves. We thank you for your generous support of
our Conference in the past and hope you will continue to
do so in the future.
God Bless
S.V.D.P. Conference members
December, 2014.
If you don’t have coloured candles, wrap coloured
ribbon around white ones.
Light one candle each Sunday in Advent.
On the second Sunday, light two purple ones.
On the third Sunday, light two purple and the pink
one.
On the fourth Sunday, light all previous ones plus the
last purple one.
On Christmas Day, light all the candles including the
white one.
Always pray as you go, give thanks to God for His
many blessings.
GENERAL NEWS
GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR
I am including two articles this week that I really
want to share with you before we finish the school
year:
It’s a (Christmas) Wrap!
The school year is coming to an end. Michael Grose
asks you to consider how you will wind up the school
year and plan to make 2015 your child’s best year
ever.
Preparing your Child for Returning to, or Starting
St Pius X Primary School in 2015
Michael Grose suggests that the early days of primary
school can be difficult as some children try to follow
the rules and routine of school. Over the holiday
period allow your children to have a mental health
break from school and to recharge their batteries.
Then as the holidays come to an end focus your child
on getting ready for the year ahead.
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and safe and
relaxing holiday.
LET US PRAY
May the blessings of God be with you
May the Christ Child light your way
May the Holy Spirit guide you
to keep you safe each day.
Peace and blessing to you and your families over the
holidays.
Madonna
APRE
Nicole Rahaley
(Guidance Counsellor)
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RETURN ALL LIBRARY BOOKS!
Please return ALL library books immediately.
Colleen Eames
Teacher/Librarian
UNIFORM SHOP
The Uniform Shop will be open THIS FRIDAY – last
day of school – 5th December – 8am to 8:45am
SPX SPEECH & DRAMA GROUP
Over the summer holidays, the Uniform Shop will also
open for the following extra hours:
2015:
 Tuesday 20th January – 3:30pm to 5:30pm
 Thursday 22nd January – 9:30am to 11:30am
The St Pius X Speech & Drama Group will be
performing at the Claver Theatre at All Hallows
School on 14th December.
The five students will be presenting two small
performances titled:
“Frankenstein” & “Sister Isabelle & The Zoo”.
The group of students performing are
Pascal H. (Year 6/7)
Bonny R. (Year 5)
Max V. (Year 5)
Ava L. (Year 3)
Brianna S. (Year 3)
We wish these students the best of luck for their
performance.
If any student is interested in Speech & Drama next
year, Kidz-n-Co hold classes every Friday morning
before school in Owen Hall. Flyers are available in the
school office. Please contact them via email:
[email protected]
and the first day of school:
 Wednesday 28th January – 8:00am to 9:00am
NEW POLO SHIRTS
A special order is going in on Friday for Polo Shirts.
If you need a shirt larger than size 14 please contact
Sarah on 0404 293 097 so it can be added to the
order.
Please note: This is a once-off-offer only and will not
be repeated. The shirts are not expected to arrive
until February next term.
SALE
Girls Dresses: Sizes 10 to 18 - $30
Boys Mid-length Shorts: Sizes 6 & 8 - $15
TUCKSHOP NEWS
DDJ MUSIC AWARDS
Thank you to everyone who supported last
DDJ Performing Arts awards signify excellence in
performing,
practicing
and
commitment from a student.
week’s Tuckshop lunches in support of the
McLeod family. Normally we receive between
$500-$600 in takings on a Friday, but last week the
takings were nearly twice what they normally are!
Your support is very much appreciated at this
difficult time for this family.
It’s also not too late to send in a cash donation to the
school office if you would like to still contribute.
overall
The 2014 awards go to:
Awesome Achiever - Kieran L. - Piano
In recognition of exceptional hard work, above and
beyond practice and performance expectations.
Most Outstanding - Montana P. - Drums
In recognition of outstanding contribution
motivation to excel in the student’s instrument.
BREAK-UP PARTY THIS FRIDAY
and
This Friday the Tuckshop will be providing the
following food for the student’s last day break up
party at 10:00am:
 Sausage sizzle
 Zooper Dooper
Most Improved - Dez S. - Guitar
In recognition of exceptional effort and motivation to
improve in music.
DDJ Rising Star – Devin P. – Guitar
In recognition of great work and motivation to
succeed in music.
Tuckshop Convenor Still Needed !!
We still have no Tuckshop Convenors for next year
and again attach to today’s Link a letter and list of
duties required of the Tuckshop Convenor. Please
consider this position and speak with one of the 2014
convenors if you have any questions.
Congratulations all award winners!
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FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
SALISBURY SQUARE DANCING
The winners of the Christmas raffles were:
 1st Prize – DeBarros family (Priya – Year 5)
The Square Dance Club which meets in SPX Owen Hall
on Friday nights is planning “COME AND TRY” nights
on January 30 and February 6 next year.
No
experience is necessary, families and children with an
adult are welcome. Come along and learn some easy
Square Dancing have some fun and make new friends.
Your first night is FREE. - We start at 7:00pm.
If you would like more details please phone Faith or
David on Ph: 3263 1408 or check out our web site at
www.ramblingeights.org
Christmas Hampers:
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Watt family (Tamzyn – Prep)
Carlson family (Chelsea – Year 5)
Perri family (Isabella, Year 7 & Olivia, Year 5)
Gardam family (Olivia – Prep)
Kaka family (Jazmyn – Prep)
Congratulations to all our winners!
SEASONS GREETINGS EVERYONE!
MT COOTHA BOTANICAL GARDENS
Another school year has come to an end. At this time
of year we would like to say THANK-YOU to the
school community for ALL of your donations, ticket
selling and support for our fundraising events in 2014.
Crazy Kids School Holiday Fun
Wednesday & Thursday 14th & 15th January
10:00am – 2:00pm
Sports, baby anials, inflatable fun, arts & crafts.
Early bird tickets from $15 per child, includes hot
dog, drink and 4 hours of activities/amusements.
Visit www.botanical.co
From Mother's Day and Father's Day stalls and
raffles, cookie dough, Easter and Christmas raffles,
to the very enjoyable nights at the Disco, Carols and
Ladies Fiesta - we couldn't have raised all the funds
to support our wonderful school without the support
of our parents, friends and students.
SUNNYBANK LITTLE ATHLETICS
Recommences on Saturday afternoons from 1:30pm
starting 10th January for children from 3-16 years at
Sunnybank High School oval, Gager Sreet, Sunnybank.
Run, jump, throw and play. 6 weeks for $65 or $35
for tiny tots.
Enquiries; www.sunnybanklittleathletics.org.au
So thank you, enjoy your break and
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
We look forward to doing it all again in 2015!
From Sharelle, Mel, Louise and Dimity
(St Pius X Fundraising Committee)
CHRISTMAS CARNIVALE
The Moorooka Community Christmas Carnivale present
“A Not So Frozen Christmas” on Saturday 6th December
at Rooster’s Oval, Alexander Park, Beaudesert Road,
Moorooka (next to Moorooka State School). The
Carnivale starts at 2:00pm with rides, food, stalls,
games and alive Nativity Scene. At 6:30pm there will
be Community Carols and at 7:45pm there will be
Fireworks. All welcome!
COOPERS PLAINS
LOCAL HISTORY GROUP
All are welcome to come along on the short local
history walk on Saturday, 6 December, leaving at
9.00am from RELOAD, 9 Chrome Street, Salisbury.
We return to RELOAD at about 10.15am for coffee.
Please join us with a hat, water bottle and
comfortable shoes.
Email: [email protected]
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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 6th February 2015
To be advised
Friday 6th February 2015
To be advised
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
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