St Anne's Catholic Primary School Sarina eNewsletter

From The Principal

Dear Parents and Carers,

The end of this term sees report cards being issued, please see Mrs Gibson’s article in this newsletter for further information. We hope it provides a valuable snapshot to you of your child’s progress and a starting point for conversations about their learning journey.

Understanding the Report Card:

Academic Achievement: The report card provides information on your child's performance in each learning area.
Social-Emotional Learning: We also value your child's development of social skills and emotional well-being; the report card may include comments on their participation, collaboration, and self-regulation skills.

Using the Report Card at Home:

Celebrate Successes: Take time to acknowledge your child's achievements, both big and small.
Focus on Effort: Discuss the effort and strategies they used to achieve their results.
Set Goals: Work with your child to set realistic goals for future learning.
Open Communication: Use the report card as a springboard for open conversations about school and learning.

We're Here to Help!

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns about the report card or your child's progress. Teachers are happy to schedule a meeting to discuss further.

Education at St Anne’s Catholic Primary School is a partnership between home and school, and we thank you for your continued support in your child's education. We can’t navigate this journey without your support.

Dear God,

As our students prepare to receive their report card, we lift them up to you. Grant them clarity and understanding as they review their results.

Bless them all with a sense of accomplishment for the effort they have put into their studies and guide them in focusing on areas where they may need to improve and help them develop a plan for continued learning.

May they feel confident and motivated as they move forward in their educational journey.

We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Principal's Messages

Mackay Show Holiday & End of Term 2 | A reminder that next week is the final week of Term 2. The Mackay Show Holiday is on Thursday 20th June and we then return for the last day of Term on Friday 21st June. School resumes on Monday 8th July.

Physical Education Teacher urgently needed | St Anne's is still searching for a P.E. Teacher. The suitably qualified teacher will hold lessons for 4 hours a day on a Tuesday and Wednesday during term time, the set days may be negotiable. If you know of any teachers that you think may be interested in this position, please pass on this information and ask them to contact me to discuss possibilities.

Mass of Thanksgiving for Leesa Jeffcoat AM, Diocesan Director Catholic Education

Bishop Michael McCarthy invites all school communities to attend a Mass of Thanksgiving for Leesa Jeffcoat AM who, after 23 years of faith-filled service, will shortly conclude her time as Diocesan Director of Catholic Education. The Mass will be held in St Joseph’s Cathedral on Wednesday, 12 June commencing at 10:3Oam.

All are welcome at the Mass to thank God for the gift that Leesa has been to the Ministry of Catholic Education in this Diocese and to pray that God will bless her in abundance into the future.

For those unable to attend in person, the Mass will also be live streamed via the following link https://youtube.com/live/ELlJocspoSg?feature=share

Prep Enrolments for 2025

PREP 2025 | Do you have a Prep student beginning in 2025?

We are now taking enrolments via the online system. We encourage both existing and new families who have a child starting Prep in 2025 to lodge their enrolment application as soon as possible. Applications are to be made via our online enrolment application available on our website via this link: https://www.sasrok.catholic.edu.au/

Interviews being conducted now.

Please contact the school office for further information or if any assistance is required.

Important Information for Year 5 Parents

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

I am writing to inform you of some important updates regarding the Liturgy Evening traditionally held during previous Year 5 camps.

As you may already be aware, Year 5 students are scheduled to attend their camp in Airlie Beach during Term 3. This change comes as a result of the closure of Action Challenge Camp.

Due to the relocation of the camp, it has become necessary for us to reconsider the arrangements for the Liturgy Evening, which was previously an integral part of the Year 5 camp experience. Recognizing the sentimental value, significance, and importance of this occasion, the school Leadership Team is actively exploring suitable alternative arrangements.

Rest assured, we are committed to ensuring that this event maintains its special nature and continues to foster the important bond between parents and our school community. We will communicate further details and information regarding the revised plans for the Liturgy Evening in due course.

Should you have any immediate questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.

St Anne's 99 Years in Education

COVID Requirements

Student Protection News

Across The Curriculum

REPORT CARDS

In Week Ten, our report cards will be posted on Parent Lounge. Contained in this report card is information in relation to your child’s progress during Semester One.

When you receive your child's report card, it is important to take the time to read to them the comments the teacher has written and discuss these comments together. Praise them for the effort and achievements they have made throughout the semester and discuss successes they have had so far.

If you are unable to access Parent Lounge, please contact the office for your username and password.

SPLAT

Splats are a great interactive number talk that can be used across a wide range of year levels.

The goal is to work on subitizing & counting skills, parts of a whole and to encourage mathematical conversation.

Time to figure out the missing part covered by the splat... don't forget to explain your thinking!

How do you know?

How might you draw the number underneath the splat?

EDUCATION SUPPORT DOG - TILLY

What breed is she?

Tilly is a Labrador, she has a brown nose and green eyes because both her parents are chocolate labradors. Her brothers and sisters are chocolate, and she is the only yellow lab. I think this makes her extra special.

What makes Tilly different to other dogs?

Tilly was purchased and specifically bred for this role. She has been temperament tested and completed intensive training. Tilly has already had positive imprints to children, adults and other animals (small and large) at the K9AA HQ farm/training centre. She has had early exposure to other environments including vehicles and cafes (with great caution) and vets.

All K9AA Therapy and School dogs wear a bandana when working. Tilly visits St Anne's two times per week.

Concerns/Questions

Please email shona_gibson@rok.catholic.edu.au if you have any questions or concerns regarding Tilly visiting St Anne's.

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The Good News

St Anne’s Monthly Family Mass

Please see the schedule below for the rostered classes for the Family Masses.

If there are any students in Year 4 that would be interested in helping with prayers and readings at Mass at 9am on Sunday morning, could you please email Ms Moloney at georgia_moloney@rok.catholic.edu.au and let her know. Many thanks to anyone that would be interested in helping.

Sunday 16th June	Year 4
Sunday 28th July	Year 3
Sunday 25th August	Year 2
Sunday 28th September	School Holidays
Sunday 26th October	Year 1A & Year 1B
Sunday 24th November	Prep

St Vincent de Paul Food Appeal

We have been asked by the Vinnies Family Support Conference and also Vinnies Housing to put a call out asking for help. They are in desperate need of tinned and non-perishable food, as their supplies have run very low. They have had an influx of people seeking our help with food donations and would very much appreciate it if you could please help with donations of canned and non perishable items. Donations can be placed in the baskets at the door of the front office and will be sent to the Vinnies Office in Mackay.

PAJAMA DAY

Please see the poster below about the upcoming PJ day!!! Ease into the holidays by wearing your PJ's to school on Friday 21st of June. PJ's must be appropriate for school, outdoor play and they must be sun smart. Please bring a gold coin donation for Caritas Australia. Caritas Australia are the Catholic Church's international aid and development agency in Australia. They work alongside the most vulnerable and address the imbalance of power by including the people affected in the decisions impacting their lives.

Finance News

Concession Card Discounts | If you have an existing concession card discount, please be aware that discounts are not automatically applied to new enrolments. Discounts are applied to each student upon individual application and there is a form that is required to be completed each time.

If you have an existing concession card registered at St Anne’s and have more than one student, please contact Sandra Adams to confirm that discounts have been applied to each student.

Term 2 Fees | Term 2 fees are now overdue. If you have not paid these fees, and don't have a payment plan in place, please contact our Finance Officer, Sandra Adams, to discuss options.

Sports News

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

A huge congratulations to all who participated in the athletics carnival. It was wonderful to see so many students trying their hardest and enjoying the day. Thank you to the staff and parents who volunteered throughout the day. Your help was very much appreciated and the day wouldn't have run so smoothly without your help.

Congratulations to the carnival age champtions below:

5 yr Male - Huckson K
5 yr Female - Freya S
6yr Male - Axel C & James M
6yr Female - Phoebe W
7 yrs Male - Chad K
7 yrs Female - Eva C & Aliya R
8yrs Male - Jordan L
8yrs Female - Grace H
9yrs Male - Max M
9 yrs Female - Katelyn B
10 yrs Male - Mackintyre W
10 yrs Female - Payton H & Brooklyn K
11 years Male - Joseph M
11 years Female - Bella R
12 yrs Male - Hudson V
12 yrs Female - Allira H

Congratulations to the following students:

Sportsmanship Trophy - for the student/s who gave it their all and displayed great sportsmanship. Congratulations to Harry v B and Lucas B for this sportsmanship achievement.
Making Jesus Real Trophy- this trophy was presented to someone who acted in a way which reflects our school values. Congruatulations to Axl B J.

And the winning house was....... COOLOCK!! A huge thank you to all involved.

AFL HOLIDAY FUN!

School Holiday Camps are back! Join us on the 2^nd and 3^rd of July on Great Barrier Reef Arena for some footy action!

Tuesday 2^nd is an Auskick Camp for kids turning 5 to 8 years old! Cost is $50 per participant. You can register here: https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/3c69f1

Wednesday 3^rd is the roll out of the new Superkick program, specifically designed for kids from 8 to 12 years old! Cost is $50 per participant. You can register here: https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/8a8097

To find out more about Auskick or Superkick follow this link: https://play.afl/play

All participants receive packs and footballs plus heaps of free giveaways on the day! Contact Alex for more info - alex.brooks@afl.com.au or 0482 666 011.

P&F News

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Tuckshop

If you order Tuckshop for your child, please remember to still supply fruit for fruit break for that day, as well as second lunch if you only order first lunch Tuckshop.

If you can volunteer to help in the tuckshop from 8:30 -10:30am on Thursday or Friday on the week your child's class is rostered, please contact the office.

Student Leadership

Newsletter Report By Lucas | Firstly, I would like to say well done to everyone who attended and participated in the athletics carnival last Friday week. It was an awesome day filled with friendly competition and fun. It was excellent to see team spirit and everyone cheering each other on.

Thanks to everyone for keeping our school tidy, keep up the good work.

It was good to see everyone in their state of origin supporter shirts last Wednesday – Go Queensland.

Mercy Awards

Congratulations To Our Mercy Award Recipients Of The Week | Lucas L, Huckson K, Ameliyah G, Benson P, Taj K, Jaxson S, Chad K, Ben G, Patrick Z, Ben T, Xochitl H, Hadley W, Zahliah C, Xander B, Mackintyre W, Jed P, Khloe S, Brendan B, Allira H, Grace M

Sarina Show Mini Showgirl & Mini Ambassador Competition

Recently the Sarina Show Association held their annual Sarina Showgirl & Rural Ambassador competitions. Some of our students competed in the Mini Showgirl & Mini Rural Ambassador sections. Congratulations to all that competed and special commendations to Charlotte W, who was Mini Showgirl runner up & Grace H, who took out Mini Rural Ambassador.