St Joseph’s Primary School
“Living, Loving and Learning”
Newsletter
No. 3 Wednesday 25th February 2015
PO Box 77 Millmerran * Telephone: 4695 1349 * Fax: 4695 1680 *
Email: [email protected] * Website: www.millmerran.catholic.edu.au/
Dear Parents/Guardians,
On Friday 13th we came together as a school community to celebrate our Opening School Mass. It was great to see so
many of our families and parish community members celebrating with us. I would like to thank “Soul Connection” for
their ongoing participation and support at this Mass. Your time and effort is always greatly appreciated and your music
always adds a special element to our Mass. I would also again like to thanks Father Thomas for leading our Mass and we
thank you for the effort you go to in order to help our school celebrate important events within the religious life of the
school.
In conjunction with our Opening Mass we take the opportunity to invest our 2015 school leaders. It is always a very
special moment when our students receive their leadership badges for the year and make their leadership pledge to the
entire school community. To our school leaders, I hope that you are always mindful of the special role in which has been
entrusted to you and that you lead the school well by being a positive influence on others through leading by example.
Kind Regards
Luke Barrett
PRINCIPAL
1.
OPENING SCHOOL MASS
Congratulations to our school leaders: Owen Watts,
Tom Twidale, Toby Perrin, Abouomar Mnette, Joe
Macqueen, Abigail Lunney, Amity Gentle-Briese,
Bethany Farrington, Francesca Dichosa
2.
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS
Ash Wednesday Mass celebrated the start of the
season of Lent. Students were reminded about ways
in which we can use Lent as an opportunity to be
more caring, respectful and prayerful people. Thank
you to our APRE, Mrs Cameron, for her
organisation of these special religious celebrations.
3.
NRL VISIT
The students were excited and inspired listening to
the message of Petro Civoniceva on the NRL
Community Visit last week. Healthy eating and
being active were highlighted, with Petro’s words
even resonating with parents about healthy options
in our diet!
4.
STUDENT PROTECTION
Mrs Fitzgerald and Miss Ivey, as St Joseph’s Student Protection Officers, attended a Student Protection Inservice last
week being informed and updated with the latest procedures. A reminder to parents and students that if you have any
concerns in relation to this matter please contact Mrs Fitzgerald or Miss Ivey.
5.
NETBALL TRAINING
Netball training is on Friday, at lunch time, with Miss Ivey.
6.
CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING
Training for cross country continues on Wednesday afternoons at 3.15pm for students in years 3 to 6.
7.
P&F AGM
Thank you to parents for their presence and input at the P&F AGM and General Meeting last week. Your interest and
support is appreciated. The P&F Executive for 2015 is: President – Patrick Nason, Vice President – Craig Blackett
and Secretary – Lynnda Taylor. We are still currently looking for some-one to take on the Treasurers role. Please
consider taking on this very integral role and be assured that support and guidance will be at hand. No background in
accountancy is required. Millmerran Sheep Races Meeting will be Wednesday 4th March at 6pm.
8.
TUCKSHOP
Thank you to the ladies who have volunteered to help with tuckshop this term. Your commitment is greatly
appreciated. Unfortunately no assistance has been forthcoming for this Monday 2 nd March so tuckshop has been
cancelled. Please refer to the P&F News for the roster.
9.
SCHOOL FEES
Thank you to the families who have paid their term one school fees. These are now due for payment. Please contact
the school office if you have any concerns.
10. FAMILY MASS
We look forward to celebrating Family Mass with Fr Thomas and the parishioners on will take place on Saturday 14 th
March at 6pm. Please find Attendance Slip below and return by this Friday.
11. MILLMERRAN SHOW
The students have been busy, under the guidance of their talented teachers and aides, producing magnificent entries
for the school work section at the Millmerran Show. Do take the time over the weekend to enjoy the children’s work
on display at the Millmerran Show.
12. SCHOOL UNIFORM
As per the previous newsletter, as regards to the school uniform, there is now a collection of reasonably priced school
coloured hair accessories available at the school office.
13. INNER DOWNS NETBALL TRIALS
Girls born 2003 or later and are efficient and effective at the game of netball are eligible. Tuesday 17th March,
1.30pm to 4.45pm, Highfields. Contact the school office to nominate by Friday 27 February.
REFLECTION OF THE WEEK
From the APRE:
Project Compassion 2015 focuses on Food for Life. It throws a spotlight on global food issues and how Caritas Australia
is empowering the world’s poorest people to establish sustainable food sources for life. Yesterday, I was lucky enough
to attend an in-service which involved Caritas guest speakers. These guest speakers were very motivation and
highlighted the fact that 80 percent of the world is starving and miserable and only 20 percent go home with bread and
water. Therefore, we are all among the richest 20% in the world!!
The largest Favela in Rio – these are the
types of slums they live in.
These people in Brazil are suffering prejudice on a daily basis –
Please give generously!!
Together, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND BUILD A MORE
JUST WORLD.
If you would like more information about the great work of Caritas,
please attend Friday assemblies as we will be showing a series of
video clips.
th
Family Mass – 14 March at 6pm. I encourage you all to come along to this Family Mass. Please complete the
attendance slip and return by this Friday 27th February as I will be giving out readings and other additional ministerial
roles next Monday.
God Bless,
Kristy Cameron
MARY MacKILLOP AWARD
“A Random Act of Kindness”
DATE
2nd December 2014
19th February 2015
RECIPIENT
Joe Macqueen
Bethany Farrington
Oliver Seaford
LST NEWS
Autism/Asperger’s Training Sensory Detective Workshop for Teachers, Health Professionals & Families – Nelle
Frances – author, consultant, parent, educator, sensory guru…
14th March, Stanthorpe RSL $135
ATTENDANCE SLIP
Family Mass
My child/children _____________________________ will attend the Family Mass on Saturday 14th March 2015.
Signed ________________
PRINCIPALS AWARD
DATE
2nd December 2014
6th February 2015
RECIPIENT
Patti Macqueen
Frankie Dichosa
P & F NEWS
NEXT P&F MEETING – Wed. 18 March – 5.30pm. Agenda items to [email protected] by 11th March.
MILLMERRAN SHEEP RACE MEETING – Wednesday 4th March at 6pm.
Term One Tuckshop Roster
th
Date
Mon 9 March
Mon 16th March
th
Helper
Jessica Nason
Nicole Farrington
Helper
Katie French
Yvonne Watts
Date
Mon 23rd March
Mon 30th March
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
YEAR
NAME
Year 1/Prep
Lane Clark
Xavier Newlands
Gabrielle Frame
Bayley Rose
Chelcee Rose
William Taylor
Lilly Nolan
Ethan Harvey
Ava Farrington
Charlotte Frame
Hannah Wailan
Abigail Lunney
William Nason
Charlotte Twidale
Year 1/2
Year 3/4
Year 5/6
Helper
Helper
Katie French
Friday 20th February
COMMENT
For being a good sport by congratulating others when they win.
For trying really hard with his writing and for sharing during play time.
For helping the Preps learn how to ask for things nicely.
For being a super good listener for our special NRL guests.
Always being a kind and helpful class member.
Always trying his best.
Excellent effort in class!
For showing extreme kindness to others by trying to make sure everyone is happy.
For helping to organise her fellow class mates and speaking kindly go others.
For working hard to power through all maths tasks. Well done!
For participating in class discussions and showing more confidence.
Being enthusiastic towards reading. Keep it up!
Working hard to complete his artwork for the show and taking pride in his work.
Beautifully presented bookwork and working extremely hard in class.
UPCOMING EVENTS
DATE
Feb & 1st March
Wed 4th March
Thurs 12th March
Sat 14th March
Wed 18th March
Thurs 19th March
28th
Fri 20th March
Mon 23rd March
Thurs 26th March
Fri 27th March
Thurs 2nd April
Fri 3rd April
Mon 20th April
Sat 25th April
Mon 27th April
EVENT
Millmerran Show
Millmerran Sheep Races Meeting at 6pm.
School Performance Tours – Gismos, Gadgets and Machines
Family Mass – 6pm
P&F Meeting at 5.30pm
Toowoomba Show Holiday
St Joseph’s Feast Day
St Joseph’s Day Liturgy 9am
Summer Sports Day – Pittsworth – Yr 5/6
School Photos
Mayor’s Annual Leaders Morning Tea
St Joseph’s Cross Country
End Term 1
Holy Thursday Mass
Good Friday
Term 2 Commences
ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day Holiday
PARISH NEWS
MASS TIMES MILLMERRAN Sunday 1st March– MASS – 9.30am Sunday 8th March –LOW –8.30am
Millmerran Show Catering:
Please contact Fran Folker or Aileen Taylor if you are able to assist with the Catholic
Ladies fundraiser at the Millmerran Show on 28th February and 1st March. Donations of cooking and help to serve
would be greatly appreciated.
World Day of Prayer for 2015 will be held at the Catholic Church, FRIDAY MARCH 6th, at 10.00am. An excellent nondenominational service compiled in the Bahamas. Bring a yummy tropical something to share afterwards!
COMMUNITY NEWS
MILLMERRAN JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE
Sign-On times are Thursday afternoons, 29th February and 5th March, from 3.30 to 5pm at the Football Grounds.
MILLMERRAN SHOW HELP WANTED
Parent helpers are required to take down school work on Monday 2nd
March at the Show Pavilion. Contact Julie Maher 0400353109
CARP BUSTER COMPETITION 2015
Saturday & Sunday 7/8th March 2015 Registration and weigh in at
Yarramalong Weir, Condamine River. Registration and breakfast starts at 7am. Lines up Sunday 8th at 11am.
Adults $10, Children $5, Family $25. Free camping with toilets available at Yarramalong Weir. BBQ breakfast,
lunch and dinner and drinks available to purchase. Bar operating Saturday afternoon. Fishing area is open to all
locations in Millmerran District. For details or to register please contact Rebecca Kirby 0427952336
CLEAN UPAUSTRALIA DAY 2015
Sunday 22nd March from 8am to 11am. Meeting point is ANZAC Park,
Campbell St, Millmerran. Bring a hat, water, sunscreen, friends, family etc. BBQ lunch provided afterwards.
Register online @ cleanupaustraliaday.org.au or just turn up on the day! Contact Rebecca Kirby 0427952336