T2 W10 Newsletter 2024

From The Principal

Dear Parents and Carers,

Recently I happened across this on an old piece of paper and thought I would share it with you.  It spoke to me so I thought I would share:

“Ease the pounding of my heart by the quieting of my mind; steady my hurried pace with a vision of the eternal reach of time.  Give me, amid the confusion of the day, the calmness of the everlasting hills.

Break the tensions of my nerves and muscles with the soothing music of singing streams that live in my memory.  Help me to know the magic of restoring sleep.

Teach me the art of taking minute vacations; of slowing down to look at a flower; to chat with a friend; to pat a dog; to read a few lines from the Scriptures.

Remind me each day of the fable of The Hare & The Tortoise so that I may know that the race is not always to the swift – that there is more to life than increasing its speed.

Let me look upward into the branches of the towering oak and know that it grew great and strong because it grew slowly and well.

Slow me down Lord, and inspire me to send my roots deep into the soil of life’s enduring values that I may grow toward the stars of my greater destiny.”

https://prayersofapilgrim.com/2019/03/20/slow-me-down-lord/

How often do you take time to slow down and look at the flowers around you?  Try to take a minute vacation each day this week and find where your God is talking to you!

Peace & Blessings

HOLIDAY BLESSING  |  Wishing you all a safe holiday; we look forward to your safe return.  If you are traveling, our prayers go with you.

Dear Heavenly Father,

As our school families prepare for the holidays, we come before you with grateful hearts. We thank you for the gift of learning, for the friendships formed, and for the dedication of our staff.

As we embark on this time of rest and celebration, we ask for your blessings upon each family. Grant us safe travels, joyful experiences, and precious time spent with loved ones.

May our children return to school refreshed and renewed, eager to continue their learning journey.

We pray for your continued protection over our students and staff. Guide them on their journeys and keep them safe from harm.

May the spirit of peace, love, and joy fill our hearts throughout the holidays and beyond.

Amen.

Principal's Messages

Mackay Show Holiday & End of Term 2  |  A reminder that this week is the final week of Term 2.  The Mackay Show Holiday is tomorrow, 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.

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.

Queensland Ballet Visit

St Anne's 99 Years in Education

COVID Requirements

Student Protection News

Across The Curriculum

REPORT CARDS

This week, 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?

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.

St Vincent de Paul Food Appeal

Thank you to everyone who has donated food to the hampers in the front office. Every little bit helps those that are in need and to help restock the Vinnies Pantry in Mackay. We will still be collecting, 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.

PYJAMA 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

Netball

Spirals

Last Thursday the Spirals played against Swayneville. We lost 10-9 but it was a really good game. Memphis-Belle got Best and Fairest. Zan'eisha got Player of the Match. Thanks to the coaches Lilly and Mrs Hazel.

Challenge Cup

In week 1 of Term 3, the Year 5 and 6 students in the Spirals netball team will be going to Yeppoon to play in the Rockhampton Diocese Netball Challenge Cup. The girls are very excited for the up coming trip. 

We wish them all the best in their game and hope they represent the school with pride, excellent sportsmanship and reflecting our school values. Good luck and safe travels Spirals!

Firebirds

Last Thursday St Anne's Firebirds played netball and won 4-2. We all played well. The ball popped in the game and everyone froze. We all play well every game, so keep up the good work Firebirds.

P&F News

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  Lucy |   As the end of term approaches, it is important for everyone to continue to try their best in class and follow the school rules.

I have noticed that students are making a great effort to keep our school clean by putting their rubbish in the bin. Keep up the great work! 

Charli Wombold and I have started a dance club. Our dance club members are so excited to perform a routine for you on assembly next Friday, Week 10. If you are interested in joining our club, please come and see myself or Charli for more information. 

Lastly, an important reminder that next Friday is Pyjama Day! Please wear your favourite sun safe pyjamas and bring a gold coin donation support Caritas Australia.

Mercy Awards

Congratulations To Our Mercy Award Recipients Of The Week |  Mia S, Bentley H, Jordan L, Boyd B, Deejay P, Millie T, Cohan D, Achilles D, Sophia J, Year 4C, Ben B, Amelia S, Matilda W, Ellani K, Ivy N, Prep B

General Information

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Community News

Position Vacant

Administration Assistant – Catholic Parishes of North Mackay & Farleigh

The Catholic Parishes of North Mackay & Farleigh are seeking a casual Administration Assistant to provide support to the Parish Secretary, and to fill in for leave absences.

The role supports the parish ministries and administration. The position will involve approximately  4 hours per week, plus additional hours for leave coverage when required.

Applications close:  COB Monday, 8^th July 2024. Please submit a brief cover letter outlining your availability and suitability for the role, and a current resume with two references to ken.kelly@rok.catholic.net.au. For more information or a copy of the Position Description, contact Ken Kelly on the above email or phone 4957 4855.