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Wednesday 3 December 2014
From the Principal
This week we are saying farewell to a number of staff members – Dominique Gardiner, Courtney Gemmell, Hannah
MacDermott and Katherine Scott. I would like to thank Dom,
Courtney, Hannah and Katherine for the many gifts and talents
they have bought to our school as well as their dedication and
commitment. I wish you all the best for next year.
Issue No. 37
schools Australia wide. We will continue to deliver the important
information and upcoming events to you, the school community,
just in a different format.
Thank-you St Mary’s School Officers!
I would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our
St Mary’s School Officers whose work often goes unnoticed or is
not acknowledged. These ladies work daily in our classrooms
and support students either in the classroom, in small groups or
individually. We are fortunate to have a very experienced team
who work closely with Louise Upton and the classroom teachers
to ensure the individual needs of our St Mary’s students are met.
In 2015, we are fortunate enough to have these committed and
experienced ladies continue the vital and valued work that they
do on a daily basis. Thank-you to Tracey Irvine, Bronwyn
Hodgen, Ann Russell, Di Fox and Trish Gurnett!
To the families leaving St Mary’s School, I extend my best wishes and hope you settle into your new schools, wherever they
may be. Again, I trust that you take fond memories of St Mary’s
School, the friends made and experiences enjoyed with you, and
that the school has contributed to your character. Where possible, we encourage you to
stay in touch with the friends you have made
and keep an eye out for what this great
school continues to achieve. Wherever you
go, I find there is still a sense of belonging to
and pride in a school which you’ve been a End of Year Liturgy and Awards Ceremony 2014
part of.
Tomorrow, Thursday 4th December, all members of the St
Mary’s School community are warmly invited to our End of Year
I hope you all have a safe and wonderful Liturgy and Awards Ceremony commencing at 9:00am in the
holiday and Christmas!
Cobb & Co Sports Hall. There will be a shared morning tea after
the ceremony. We ask that you bring a plate to share. We also
This will be final edition of the St Mary’s newsletter this ask that you pack food for your child/children.
year. Whilst a routine task each week in putting it together, I
have enjoyed keeping you all informed on the matters of im- If you intend to take your children home at the conclusion of the
portance across the year. We will never get it perfectly right and ceremony please ensure you let your child’s class teacher know
there will always be information that will be missed but generally as it is a legal requirement for a child to be signed out if leaving
the production each week offers much insight into what’s hap- before the conclusion of the school day. I appreciate your cooppening in the life of the school.
eration in this matter.
My thanks and appreciation must go to Mrs Deidre Murray for
her preparation of the newsletter each week and bringing all the Book Lists
bits and pieces together.
2015 booklists were sent home with the end of semester reports.
In 2015, our school newsletter will take on a different format. We Please only purchase the items on the list. These booklists can
will have an e-newsletter that will be produced once a fortnight also be downloaded from the school website Charleby Schoolzine, a company who produce newsletters for many ville.twb.catholic.edu.au
I recently came across the following tips of Happiness that
Stop Being Negative
came from an interview with Pope Francis and would like Needing to talk badly about others indicates low self esto share them with you all:
teem. Negative thoughts feed unhappiness and a bad self
image. Positive thoughts breed happiness and healthy
Live and Let Live
self esteem.
All of us will live longer and more happily if we stop trying
to arrange other peoples’ lives. Jesus challenged us not to
Work For Peace
judge but to live with the tension and let God and history Peace is more than the absence of war and working for
make the judgements. To live we need to live by our own peace means more than not causing disharmony. Peace,
convictions and let others do the same.
like war, must be waged actively by working for justice,
equality and an even wider inclusivity in terms of what
Be Giving of Yourself to Others
makes up our family. Waging peace is the perennial
Happiness lies in giving ourselves away. We need to be struggle to stretch hearts, our own to others, to accept in
open and generous because if we withdraw into ourselves God’s house there are many rooms and that all faiths, not
we run the risk of becoming self-centred and no happiness least our own, are meant to be a house of prayer for all
will be found there since ‘stagnant water becomes putrid’. peoples.
Proceed Calmly
Move with kindness, humility and calm. These are the
antithesis of anxiety and distress. Calm never causes
high blood pressure. We need to make conscious efforts
to never let the moment cause panic or excessive hurry.
Rather be late than stressed.
A Healthy Sense of Leisure
Never lose the pleasure of art, literature and playing with
children. Remember that Jesus scandalized others with
his capacity to enjoy life in all its sensuousness. We don’t
live by work alone, no matter how important and meaningful it might be. In heaven there will be no work, only leisure, we need to learn the art and joy of leisure not just to
prepare for heaven but to enjoy some of heaven already
now.
Sundays Should Be Holiday
Workers should have Sundays off because this should be
a day for the family. Accomplishment, productivity and
speed should not become our most valued commodities or
we will begin to take everything for granted, our lives, our
health, our families, our friends, those around us and all
the good things in life. That is why God gave us a commandment to keep the Sabbath holy. This is not a lifestyle
suggestion, but a commandment as binding.
Thank-you to all of our St Mary’s parents who continue to promote our school in a positive light and what a wonderful 2014
we have had ‘Learning Through Loving and Living’. I thank
parents also who take the time to thank staff at St Mary’s for the
work that they do ensuring our students reach their full potential
….it costs nothing but a few minutes!
I look forward to a bigger and better 2015 and wish all St Mary’s
families and friends every blessing
during the festive season ahead.
God bless,
Louise
R.E. News
Thank you to all the staff and parents for your connued support over the last two years. It is with great
sadness that I leave such a wonderful school and town. The roll out of the new Religious Educaon Curriculum this year has been seamless as we have had very dedicated teachers and outstanding support from
Toowoomba Catholic Educaon for the implementaon phase. I wish especially to thank those parents
who supported their children in the Sacramental program and the various fund raising and special projects
of outreach that were organised throughout the year. Christmas can be a dark place for those who have
experienced a loss or some sadness during the year. Let’s be conscious of those in our midst this Christmas
who maybe suffering and invite them in to the warmth of our stable.
I came across the following reflecon :
Wrapped in linen strips, his first bed was a straw filled manger, the feeding trough of the animals. God
wrapped in swaddling clothes? God lying in a manger?
No one would ever have suspected that God coming to Earth would be so helpless. And that is precisely
why so many fail to find him. Just imagine….if you had the whole world at your
finger ps, if you were able to choose where and how you would have your first baby, what kind of place
would you choose? A first rate hospital? Comfortable and warm surroundings?
Yet God who could have chosen anywhere chose the lowliest place on Earth. From the moment of his
birth, Jesus idenfied with poverty and pain. The stable – there lay all the hopes of 4,000 years of recorded
history. Christmas is the me and place where God pulls back the curtain so that we can see his face.
God could not have made himself bigger to impress us, so he made himself smaller to a6ract us.
Lord,
As we celebrate another Christmas
Help us to live each moment gratefully
May we have the faith to trust in the gi9s
you have given us
May we have the hope that overcomes
the dark thoughts that somemes cloud our
vision
May we have the love that makes our world a
be6er place.
We make this prayer through Jesus our brother,
born for us again in Bethlehem.
Amen
Peace
Dominique Gardiner
Year 5 News
What a wonderful year it has been! I wish to take this
opportunity to thank my delightful Year 5 class and the
positive support of the parents, friends and family of
these beautiful students. I am very proud of their
achievements and growth this year and am certain that
they will make a fantastic group of leaders in 2015. I
would like to wish Sam Elmes, Etosha Shipley, Paige Einam and Josie McPhee all the very best at
their new schools and towns next year.
Thank you for helping to make this year one to remember. Please have a safe and enjoyable holiday and have
fun in Year 6!
All the best for 2015,
Miss MacDermott.
Year 6 News
The end is here! In my last newsleer piece for the year I would like to take this
opportunity to wish all of the amazing Year 6 stars the best of luck as they venture off to high school. The next six years are going to entail both good and
tough $mes but I know that each and every single one of you will come out on
top. Thank you all for the memories you have brought me this year and last, I certainly have many fantas$c ones that bring a smile to my face. A big thank you
also needs to be said to the parents, grandparents and families of the Year 6 students, thank you for your support over the last 12 months and from many of you
2 years, I certainly appreciate it. As I said in my speech on Monday evening, Year 6, I call you my kids, not
because you are the kids on my class list but because you have all found a very special place within my
heart. Thank you for all of the wonderful $mes!
Good luck and best wishes for the future!
Mrs Kingsford.
Baker
Weirdo, motorbikes
Laughing, bouncing, dancing
Watch out, I twerk!
Cat
Libby
Calm, $dy
Cleaning, caring, comfor$ng
Always looking on the bright side
Buerfly
Mys$que
Daddy’s daughter
Laughing, amazing, stunning
Money maker
Juniper
Ella
Calm, smart
Smiling, riding, reading
Does her own thing
Bartulis
Kyle
Sporty, deadly
Playing, laughing, smiling
Be careful, I’m a knock out!
Sesame Seed
Ross
Gentleman, silly
Laughing, annoying, cunning
Accident prone
Baker
Ryley
Crazy, fun
Singing, smiling, shining
I am who I am
Coble
Isi
Funny, crazy
Laughing, jumping, swimming
That’s just me
I.P.
Zola
Small, loud
Running, riding, swimming
I have two brothers
Tilley
Double
Funny, smart,
Flying, Daring, scaring,
Anything I want to do
Dubs
Limabean
Aboriginal, Irish
Camping, sleeping, fishing
Annoying Ma is fun
Saunders boy
Gabbie
Honest, kind
Dancing, caring, comfor$ng
S$ck woman
G. A. W
Sister
Happy, cute
Dancing, spor$ng, loving
Renee Nancie
Prey
Olivia
Special daughter
Stunning, flying, smiling
Don’t mess with me!
S.O.S
Year 7
Crazy, wild
Laughing, cheering, succeeding
All for one and one for all
Forever
Lucy
Helpful, happy
Loving, caring, running
Friendly towards everyone
Frousheger
Ma
Fun, naughty
Pigging, shoo$ng, fishing
Don’t mess with me
Sheppard’s Pie
Leigh
Teach, coffee
Laughing, sharing, caring
Best teacher in the world
Noelle Winters
Year 7 Cinquains
School Banking Update
According to the school banking website the following children have 10 tokens - Bronte Pfingst, Michael Pfingst, Cooper Clover, Declan Ryan, Molly
Toms, Siddhant Sachdeva and Fred Schmidt. Please
bring these tokens into the office to order your prize.
Prizes ordered this week will arrive over the holidays and will be given to the students when school
resumes in 2015.
Dates for your diary
The following people celebrate their
birthdays during December:
Isabelle Broekman, Jay Griffiths, Sarah Holley, Sage
McDonald, Amelia O’Toole, Noah Thompson, Abbey
Coble, Lilly Moore, Jack Mullan, Bodhi Allen, Blake
Bu&on, Jack Reynolds, Bailey Rossington, Joseph
Shaw, Archie MacDonald, Andrew Mackie, Zac
Irvine, Zola Tilley, Ross Tilley, Liam Saunders, Mrs
Irvine
Term 4 2014
4 Dec - Liturgy & Awards ceremony 9:00a.m.
Cobb & Co Hall
Term Dates for 2015
4 Dec - End of school year
Term 1
27 January - 2 April
Term 2
20 April - 26 June
Term 3
13 July - 18 September
Term 4
6 October - 4 December
8-12 Dec - school office closed
15-19 Dec - school office opened
19 Dec - school office closes for Christmas break
Dates to Remember
Term 1 2015
Charleville Scouts
Cubs meet every Saturday from 3:00-5:00p.m. and
the Scouts meet from 5:00-7:00pm on Saturdays
at the scout den.
12 Jan - School office re-opens
22-24 Jan - Uniform Shop open
26 Jan - Australia Day
27 Jan - Term 1 commences
Uniform Shop News
If you are interested in joining, please contact Joe
Tully on 0427 561 179, 4654 1179,
[email protected] or
[email protected]
Opening Times for January 2015
Thursday 22 Jan
3:30-5:30p.m.
Friday 23 Jan
3:30-5:30pm
Saturday 24 Jan
9:00-11:00am
News from the Grounds
Thank you to Lucas Mackie for helping
spread the mulch around the new garden beds at the front of the Cobb & Co
Hall last week.
Financial Ma&ers
School Fees: Term 4 school
fees were due for payment
on Friday 14 November. If you are experiencing
any difficulty mee$ng this commitment please
contact the principal.
Swimming fees: Payment for swimming was
due on Friday 31 October. The cost is $20.00 per
student or $15.00 if your child has a season pass
to the pool. There are currently 19 children who
have not paid for swimming.
Acvity
Date
Time
Venue
Age
Cost
Limited posions for all
acvies, to book your spot
contact:
Monday 8th &
15th Dec;
Wednesday 10th
& 17th Dec
Tuesday 16th Dec
10am—11.30am
Dance Studio @
Graham Andrews
Park
10yrs +
Gold Coin
dona'on
Bookings Essen'al!!!!
Elise: 4654 1345
9am—12pm
Charleville State
School Oval
10yrs +
FREE
BYO—Hat, sunscreen , drink bo;le, morning tea, Bike, Helmet.
Thursday 18th Dec
10am—12pm
Neighbourhood
Centre
FREE
Wet ‘N’ Wild Water
Fun
& Sausage Sizzle
Tuesday 9th Dec
10am—1pm
Graham Andrews
Park
10yrs +
Under 10yrs
need to be a
accompanied
by a parent
10yrs +
Christmas Light
Tour
Thursday 11th &
18th Dec
6.30pm—
8.30pm
10yrs +
FREE
Christmas Cooking
Friday 12th Dec
10am—1pm
Meet at
Neighbourhood
Centre
Neighbourhood
Centre
10yrs +
FREE
Dance with Alison
Mackie
Bike Safe
Program
Christmas Art &
Cra&
FREE
Bookings Essen'al, Limited Spots!!!
Elise 4654 1345
Acvity
Boxing & Fitness
Date
Time
Tuesday 6th January
Venue
Age
Cost
What to Bring
9am—11am
Boxing Shed,
Showgrounds
10yrs +
Gold Coin dona#on
Tuesday 20th January
Summer Cooking
Thursday 8th January
Thursday 22nd January
10am—12pm
Neighbourhood
Centre
10yrs +
FREE
Movie
Thursday 8th January
6pm—8pm
Cosmos Centre
10yrs +
Money for
purchase of
snacks
‘Maleficent’ - M
Movie
‘The Fault in our
Zumba
Thursday 22nd
6pm—8pm
Cosmos Centre
12yrs +
January
Wednesday 14th
January
Monday 19th January
Money for
purchase of
snacks
10am—
11.30pm
Town Hall
10yrs +
Gold Coin
Dona#on
Drink bo'le, Hat,
Money for purchase
of snacks
Money for purchase
of snacks
Drink bo'le
Acvity
Wet ‘N’ Wild Water
Fun
& Sausage Sizzle
Pool Games
Date
Time
Wednesday 7th
Venue
Age
Cost
10am—1pm
Graham Andrews
Park
10yrs +
FREE
Swimmers, towel,
hat, sunscreen, water
bo'le
10am—12pm
Town Pool
10yrs +
Entry to
pool
Swimmers, towel,
hat, sunscreen, water
bo'le
January
Thursday 15th
January
Friday 9th January,
Friday 23rd January
Art & Cra'
Monday 5th January,
Monday 12th
10am—12pm
Neighbourhood
Centre
10yrs +
FREE
Outdoor Movie Night
Friday 16th January
6.00pm—
8.00pm
Racecourse
8.30pm—
10.30pm
Racecourse Complex
Families welcome, under
10yrs must be
supervised by
an adult
Families welcome, under
10yrs must be
supervised by
$5 per child
includes
drink, icecream &
popcorn.
$5 per child
includes
drink, icecream &
‘Standing Up’— PG
Outdoor Movie Night
‘Blended’ - PG
What to Bring
Friday 16th January
Complex
Rug/ mat to sit on.
Rug/ mat to sit on.
Charleville Early Learning centre
Vacation care
REGISTERED SCHOOL AGED CARE:
HOURS: 7:30AM-5:30PM
CHILDCARE REBATE AND CHILDCARE BENEFIT
AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES
Please Contact Nicole on: (07) 46542596
Summer Vacation Care 2014/15
Week One
Monday 8
December.
Have fun day.
Tuesday 9
December
Excursion to
Cosmos centre to
watch movie.
Wednesday 10
December
Christmas art and
craft.
Thursday 11
December
Excursion to pool
Friday 12
December
Sport Challenges
Week Two
Monday
Monday 15
15
December
December
Christmas
Christmas
cooking
cooking and
day
decorating.
Tuesday 16
Tuesday 16
December
December
Bike Safe
Excursion to bike
Program with
safe program
Neighbourhood
centre
Wednesday17
17
Wednesday
December
December
Christmas
games
Christmas
& arts & Crafts
games.
Thursday 18
December
Excursion to
neighbourhood
centre
&
centrefor
forxmas
xmasart
arts
&craft
crafts.
Friday
19
Friday
19 December
December
Christmas
party and
Christmas
partyfor
games.
Last day
& tidy
up for
year.
holidays
Week Three
Week Four
Week Five
Wednesday
Monday 55
January
January
Centre closed
Monday 12
January
Water Play day
Monday 19
January
Excursion to town
hall for Zumba
Wednesday
Tuesday 66
January
January
Centre
Centre Closed
Closed
Tuesday 13
January
Excursion to
Cosmos centre-
Tuesday 20
January
Kid’s choice fun
day.
Wednesday 7
January
Team games &
art and craft.
Wednesday 14
January
Dance off day:
Music/disco
Wednesday 21
January
Wet play fun day!
Thursday 15
January
Excursion to
park
Thursday 22
January
Excursion to
Cosmos centre for
kids choice of
movie.
Centre closed
Thursday 8 January
Summer cooking
@the neighbourhood
centre
Friday 9 January
Challenges with
prizes
Friday 16 January
Multicultural day.
Cooking, dancing &
craft
Friday 23 January
Australia day
activities.
Christian Outreach Centre invites you to:
DATE:
Monday 15th- Thursday 18th December
TIME:
9- 12pm
PLACE:
COC, Mitchell Highway (across from airport)
Children 3-10 years old
Only 30 places available. Please call Linda on
0402 235 418 to book a spot!
Water
games
Craft
Bible
lessons
Your safety
With the upcoming school holidays, Queensland Rail is urging
families and students to be Railsmart by following these simple
rules at level crossings and around rail property:
• Pay attention to signs and signals
• Never enter a level crossing if the red lights are flashing and
pedestrian gates/boom gates are closed.
• Always look for the second train
• Keep yourself and your mates safe by not taking shortcuts and
unnecessary risks around tracks
• Avoid the distractions of headphones and mobile phones
Trains can weigh upwards of 10,000 tonnes and take 2 kms to stop.
Disobeying level crossing signals or trespassing on railway property
is not only dangerous, but illegal and could result in prosecution.
Queensland Rail is encouraging parents and schools to discuss
this important safety information with their students and children,
empowering them to be Railsmart.
Queensland Rail Limited ABN 71 132 181 090 QR track closures 12-29 December _A4_1214
Further information and activities for teachers and students can be
found at queenslandrail.com.au/railsmart or beonthesafeside.com.au