Please read our newsletter— A Heap of information is enclosed.!!!!!! TERM 1 WEEK 5 24th February, 2015 Flynn Crema got a 1st in 50m Freestyle, Ben Smith got first in 50m Freestyle & Butterfly and 100m Individual Medley while Melody Smith got first in 50m Freestyle, Breaststroke, This week I would like to go through aspects of the Code of Conduct for Backstroke and Butterfly and 100m Individual Medley. Ben all Parents and volunteers who assist in schools across the Cairns Smith and Melody Smith both received Age Champion Trophies. Melody qualified for Peninsula in the Individual Diocese. Medley and 50 metres Freestyle. The Code of Conduct refers to our schools as being genuine communities founded on relationships which are based on shared beliefs and common goals. This is lived by: * being welcoming to all members of our community * helping children develop positive attitudes to school and respecting staff, other parents and students. * creating open, honest and positive relationships with parents and students * committing to a school community free from unlawful discrimination, victimisation and harassment * communicating in a constructive, timely, honest and courteous manner. The Code of Conduct also refers to building constructive covenants with all partners. This is done by: * conducting ourselves in a manner which enhances the good order of the school * upholding and complying with applicable laws, policies and procedures of the school (including Workplace Health & Safety and Student Protection) * ensuring children are punctual, consistently attending and thoroughly prepared for school * following the directions of staff in all educational and school activities * ensuring that our presentation and personal appearance is appropriate for the school community * disclosing fully and accurately any information required by the school in its enrolment process and committing to further update this information as required. The carnival was a huge success and despite the very hot weather and mosquitoes, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Thanks to the parents from St Clare’s who helped in various ways on the night. A special thanks must go to Mrs Cherie Jenkins who helped organise the team and then scored throughout the night despite her injured shoulder. Thanks Cherie! Netball & Rugby League Trials This Friday students in years 4 to 6 will be competing a Netball and Rugby League Gala Day with other schools in our District. The Rugby League is held at the State School and Netball is held on various courts between St Clare’s and the State School. Best wishes to all of our students who will These communities that we aspire to through this code are based on be competing. honesty, trust and respect. If we feel that there are decisions or issues relating to the school that we are unhappy with it is more appropriate to Have a good week discuss them with the class teacher or myself. It would certainly be in breach of the Code of Conduct to discuss school issues on Facebook for Greg Hoare example. It would also be a breach of the code for a parent to approach Principal a student in order to resolve or investigate an issue regarding their child. The Code of Conduct is basically an expectation that anyone deciding to enrol their children in Catholic schools will be supportive of the Vision and Mission of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns. This code applies in all areas of school life including parental involvement in meetings, sporting functions, classroom support as well as camps and excursions. The code can be accessed by the following link: http://www.stclares.qld.edu.au/policies/ CodeConductParentsVolunteers.pdf Swimming Carnival Congratulations to the students who attended and competed at the District Swimming Carnival last Friday evening. The following students from St Clare’s competed on the night: Charlotte MacKay, Zane Crema, Cienna Haines, Stephanie Sutton, Melody Smith, Ben Smith, Kate Crema, Piper Camilleri, Jasmine Sichter, Liam Burton, Dakota Franich, Jordan Kleinhans, Dion Villaruz and Flynn Crema. These students all tried very hard with a number receiving places in various events. DATE CLAIMERS 2015 FEBRUARY 27 DISTRICT NETBALL & RUGBY LEAGUE TRIALS MARCH 4 FR FLYNN BIRTHDAY 6 FR JOHN’S BIRTHDAY - 90TH 6pm-9pm BBQ & DISCO– WELCOME BACK 10 5.30pm ST CLARE’S SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 11 SCHOOL PHOTOS 20 ST CLARE’S CROSS COUNTRY 23 PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS From the APRE’s Desk Welcome*** Community *** Hospitality*** SEL Student of the Week… TERM ONE— WEEK 4 Welcome This week is the second Sunday of Lent and we are called to remember the Transfiguration of Jesus. The Transfiguration is probably the pinnacle of Jesus’ life. About a week after Jesus told His disciples that He would suffer, be killed, and be raised to life, He took Peter, James and John up a mountain to pray. While praying, His personal appearance was changed into a glorified form, and His clothing became dazzling white. Undoubtedly, the purpose of the transfiguration of Christ into at least a part of His heavenly glory was so that the disciples could gain a greater understanding of who Jesus was. The disciples, who had only known Him in His human body, now had a greater understanding of the glory of Christ, though they could not fully comprehend it. However, it gave them the faith they needed after hearing the shocking news of His impending death. Let us pray… God of infinite love, In my every thought and action today guide me to the bright and loving light of your Word. Help me to be aware of the many ways you allow me to share in your life today. Thank you for the gifts you have placed in my life. Let me be grateful every moment of this day. AMEN Altar Server Volunteers If your child/children is in Year 5 or 6 and would like to become altar servers this year please fill out the slip below and send back into the office by the 13 th March. Altar Serving is a great way to participate in the celebration of Mass. ALTAR SERVING VOLUNTEER SLIP Name: _______________________ Year level: (Please circle one) YR 5 I am able to join an altar serving roster on: Back Row: Madelyn Jones, Noah Page, Eliza Smith, Corey Palmer, Jacob Briggs, Scarlett Jackson, Travis Gee, Karl Bonello Front Row: Kaitlin Lizzio, Jhamahl Purcell, Faye Giblin, Reese McNamara, Anthony Zonta, Jake Cook, Brooke Dimmock, Samuel Dore, Bailey Duiker NEW! School Library Opening Hours Every morning before school from 8.20am & both lunches at play time Come into the library to: YR6 Saturday Night Mass Sunday Morning Mass Please return this slip to school office by 13/03/15.        SCHOOL ASSEMBLY THIS FRIDAY at 8.40am Presented by: Yr 4 All parents and friends are invited to attend. Read Borrow books Return books Play games Finish your homework Work on projects/ assignments Research Library opened at 8.20am before school. Parents come in and share a story with your child before they start school. 1ST REMINDER—O/S SCHOOL FEES DISTRICT SWIMMING CARNIVAL Term 1 School Fees were due yesterday. Fee Statement Account and Reminder letters will be sent out this week. Please check with your eldest child. If you are having problems with making payments please contact the office to arrange a meeting time with the principal. Thank you. PHOTOS ENVELOPES were given to each child last Tuesday. All students ordering photos must have envelopes and money to their child’s class teacher prior to photo day. WEDNESDAY, 11TH MARCH If you have any queries please contact Advancedlife Photography Customer Service Enquiries 1300 728 972 between 9am and 3pm week days. PREP ENROLMENTS - 2016 We ask if any existing parents who may have a child for prep next year to please notify the school office so as to ensure that their name is on our list. Also if you know of any other families who would like to place their child’s name for our 2016 list please let them know. SCHOOL NOTICE BOARD > JUNIOR NETBALL TULLY > TULLY YOUTH CENTRE > ART DRAMA POETRY– Workshop P&F NEWS Turn to back page P&F News..... P&F News..... P&F News..... The tuckshop will be open this Friday during the netball and football carnivals. Please order hot food as usual. Drinks and cold snacks can be purchased all day. SAVE THE DATE! The P&F will hold a ‘Welcome Back BBQ & Disco’ on Friday 6th March from 6:00 to 9:00pm. We ask that families bring a plate of dessert to share for supper. We look forward to seeing you there! Please return the tear off below to help us with catering, and or text or call Jenny on 0427069452 if you can help us. Screen printing of Cooby and Woomera shirts will take place on Thursday 5th March from 11:30 onwards. We would really encourage everyone to have their shirts ready for that day so that all shirts can be printed in one day. Cooby - royal blue polo. Woomera - gold (yellow) polo. All shirts need to be clearly named. Welcome Back BBQ & Disco - Slip to be returned to school office Family Name________________________________________ People attending: Adults_________ Kids__________ Food Preparation (Friday morning) Cooking on BBQ (Friday 5:15pm) Serving Dinner (Friday 5:30pm) Serving Dessert We can help with: (Please indicate)