T3 W5 Newsletter 2024

From The Principal

BEYOND BOREDOM | We watch the Olympic athletes in awe. The years upon years of
commitment to their craft, the sacrifice in time, and the physical pain they endure, all
impress us. But the thing that amazes me is the level of boredom they must endure. Think
of Nicola Olyslagers – run and jump, run after jump for years to ultimately gain the Silver
Medal in the High Jump. It must have been so boring at times…but then, beyond the
boredom, she learnt to notice the little things. She had a notebook in which she assessed
every jump. Beyond the boredom, she gained a sensitivity to what she was doing and was
able to try out new, small changes that lead to success.
Boredom is a part of success in nearly every human endeavour, including our relationships.
At some stage, a couple has to put aside being lovey-dovey to each other and work out who
unpacks the dishwater, services the car and together they need to balance the credit card.
Boring that may be but these are ways of showing love, true grounded love. In parenting – the
cuddles are marvellous but then there is the toddler who loves ‘No’, the nights up with a sick
child, the surly teenager who takes us past our patience. Beyond the boredom, we discover the
myriad of ways of showing love that we would never have thought possible.
So too in prayer. When God feels close, it is so easy. But often God doesn’t feel close. Take
going to Mass, for example. This can feel hum drum, even boring. God could put on a show,
but God doesn’t. Rather by going time and again, we move, beyond the boredom, into a
different part of ourselves – a spiritual level that senses God’s presence and that gains
contentment just by being there in a time of prayer, with others. Beyond boredom, we can
discover the Spirit is leading us into a deeper calmer way of being in love with God.
Loving Father, give me the patience to be still and know that you are God, even in and
through the boring challenges of my life. I ask this in Jesus’ name, confident that you will
hear me.
Sr Kym Harris osb

Principal's Messages

WE MADE THE NEWS - Years 2 & 4 at Tree Planting Day

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PARENT ORBIT APP | It's been great to see so many parents sign up for our Parent Orbit App. Important dates are being added to the calendar which will help keep you abreast of school matters. Please check your emails for more information or use the below instructions to download and log into the App. Help us help you to stay informed!

Parent Orbit App Setup Guide

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.

Family Wellbeing Expo & Colour Run

Colour Run

Date Saver - St Anne's Centenary Week 2025

Book Fair 14th - 23rd August

St Anne's 99 Years in Education

COVID Requirements

Student Protection News

Across The Curriculum

SCHOOL CHOIR

On Wednesday the 7th of August students from St Anne’s joined a number of schools at the New Life Mackay Church for their Eisteddfod performance.

Our students sang beautifully, and received a silver choral singing award. Thank you to Miss Rice, Mrs Fitzpatrick (for organising our pianist, Nicole Thompson) and parents for your support in transporting your child to their outstanding performance.

A NOTE FROM CHARLOTTE AND CHRIS (YEAR 5R)

On Wednesday St Anne's Choir went to New Life Church for the Mackay Eisteddfod Choir. We sang 2 songs, the first song was called 'Kookaburra' and the second song was, 'Hobble Gobble'. Our Choir had so much fun! We came second out of our section. We would like it if we could have more people in our choir. Our teacher is Miss Rice.

If you like Music, this might be your thing! You should come down! We do choir on Wednesday first lunch. It's in the Year 5 Classroom.😃🎼🎵🎶 

ICAS

Wishing the students participating in ICAS testing over the coming weeks the very best of luck. We have students participating in English, Writing, Spelling Bee and Mathematics. Good luck and enjoy the experience.

If you are interested in learning more about ICAS, or would like to know the difference between ICAS and NAPLAN, click on the attached link: https://www.icasassessments.com/blog/icas-vs-naplan-key-differences-for-parents/

SPLATS

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

From the Assistant Principal: Religious Education

Ms Georgia Moloney

Sacramental Program

On Sunday 4th August, Bishop Michael of Rockhampton Diocese came to St Michael’s to preside over the Mass for the 5 children completing their Sacramental journey as they made the First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Congratulations and may God Bless you always Katelyn and Zane from St Anne’s on completing their Sacraments.

100 Day of Learning Celebrations

Last Friday our Prep students celebrated 100 days of learning. It was lovely to see the parents visiting for Assembly and for some fun activities and picnic in the classroom. What a lovely morning it was.

100 Days of Learning

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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. 

School Fees |  Term 3 School Fees are now overdue. If you have not paid these in full, and do not already have a payment plan in place, please contact our Finance Officer Sandra Adams to discuss options. 

P&F News

Date Claimer - St Anne's Disco is on Friday 23rd August.  

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. 

SWAP IT - Lunchbox Tips

Year 6 Raffle

AusKick

Mercy Awards

Congratulations To Our Mercy Award Recipients Of The Week |  Prep B, Benson P, Aaliyah K, 1B, Eva C, Jordan L, Isabelle B, Piper W, Achilles D, Katelyn B, Za'Layah M, Lewis J, Payton H, Bella R, Addison W, Nait B, Hudson V, Dustan G.

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