T2 W4 Newsletter 2021

From The Principal

In the Diocese of Rockhampton, our Catholic Schools “exist not to be different but to make a difference”.  This is the call made to all of our schools.  Yes, we are different to the school down the road, but more than this, we have to make a difference to the lives of the children, the parents, the staff, the parish community and the wider community.  We do this by who we are and by what we do.

Actions speak much louder than words.  We have to be “doers” more than we are “sayers”.  We have to give example and witness to the children around us (not just our own children either!).

So how is St  Anne's Catholic Primary School “Making a Difference”?  You can see tangible signs all around you – welcoming atmosphere, family orientation, justice, compassion, understanding, truth, forgiveness, academic excellence – the list goes on and on.  Students, staff and parents can relay stories to you that will give testament to these signs.  We see it in the relationships that form; in the words that are spoken, in the deeds that are done.  We see it in ourselves and in those around us.

Based on the teachings of Jesus and supported by family and parish, we make a difference by …

• Giving active witness to our faith through prayer, worship and our individual relationships with others.

• Offering a range of opportunities and experiences while encouraging each child to develop to the best of their abilities.

• Offering students the chance to achieve excellence in learning, to learn the discipline and skills necessary to survive in and contribute to today’s world and to believe in themselves and have real hope for the future.

Together it is possible to make a difference.  We can and we do!  What is your part in this?  Have a cuppa, allow yourself some thinking time and if you would like to share with me I would appreciate that.

Mr J Ballinger-Oches

Principal

Enrolments For 2022 Now Being Taken

ENROLMENTS FOR 2022  |  Enrolments for Prep are currently being taken for the 2022 school year.  If you have a child due to commence Prep next year, born between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017, please complete an online enrolment form available from the school website: https://www.sasrok.catholic.edu.au/

Enrolments for Years 1—6 are also currently being taken for 2022.  Interviews will commence in Term Two. 

For all enrolments we need to sight the original birth certificate or have a certified copy please.

Crossing Supervisor Position

CASUAL POSITION VACANT

A casual position exists for a School Crossing Supervisor at ST Anne’s School.

The School Crossing Supervisor may be required to work five days per week in all weather conditions. The hours of work for School Crossing Supervisors are 1 hour a day and usually comprise of 40 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes in the afternoon Commencement date to be advised a Pay Rate of $30.34 per hour.

The successful applicants will be dependent on:

• The suitable outcome of a health assessment carried out by a GP of your choice according to the guidelines in the “Notes for Medical Practitioner” on the School Crossing Supervisor Scheme – Health Assessment Form; (this is paid by the Department)
• A Positive  Blue Card Notice (This is also paid by the Department and means you do not need to have a blue card to apply for the position)

If you are interested in the position please collect an application form from the School administration or contact Karen Cantoni (Road Safety officer) on 49 518331.

The School Crossing Supervisors Application is to be returned to School for the school principals' recommendation.

Student Protection Contacts

The Good News

Sunday's Gospel Reflection - Sixth Sunday of Easter

In the reading from John’s Gospel, we learn that to love means to participate in the love between God the Father and Jesus. Jesus’ commandment is to ‘love one another as I have loved you’. In last week’s readings, our relationship with Jesus was described as branches on the vine. This week we are invited to be part of Jesus’ inner circle – one of his closest friends. We are called again to bear fruit by loving one another.

To be loved by someone else makes all the tough times endurable; it makes us believe in ourselves because someone else sees something worthwhile within us. It’s exciting and it’s incredibly life-giving!

This is something of the message that Jesus is trying to convey to his disciples in this week’s gospel. He is trying to share with them some understanding of the incredible joy he experiences through his relationship with the Father. And just as he is loved by the Father, so Jesus loves his disciples and so are they invited to share in the love of the Father.

Jesus’ whole mission and ministry was to share with people the love of God that he knew so intimately. His actions towards the ‘lesser ones’ of the world was to demonstrate to them that they are not only worthy of love but were already loved.

Jesus tells his disciples that all they have to do to constantly remain in his love is to keep his commandments and then he clarifies for them that his only commandment to them is to love one another as Jesus loved. To live in the love of Jesus and know the love of the Father, all we have to do is love one another. It seems simple.

The challenge is that we are to love all people – even those who make our lives difficult and unpleasant. As we are told in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew, ‘If you love only those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them!’ (Lk 6:32; Mt 5:46)

St Michael's Parish - Sacramental News

Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation will begin this term. Dates for workshops, Rite of Enrolment and home preparation are outlined below: 

Sunday 13/6/21 - Workshop 1 - 10am - St Anne's Hall

Sunday 20/6/21 - Rite of Enrolment - 9am Mass - St Michael's Church

Sunday 27/6/21 - Home based preparation 

Sunday 18/7/21 - Home based preparation

Sunday 25/7/21 - Workshop 2 - 10am - St Anne's Hall

Sunday 1/8/21 - Sacrament of Confirmation - 9am Mass - St Michael's Church

Dates for the Sacrament of First Communion are yet to be determined. These will be communicated to parents and caregivers once finalised. 

If you have any questions about the Sacrament preparation, please contact Mr Presley or the Southern Cluster of Parishes Office cluster@smky.catholics.org.au 

Have a great week!

Blessings,

Stuart.

Mr Stuart Presley

Assistant Principal - Religious Education

stuart_presley@rok.catholic.edu.au 

Tuckshop Volunteers

Student Leadership

Leadership is a quality that all students of St Anne's Catholic Primary School are encouraged and supported to develop.  These experiences ensure that students perceive themselves as leaders and have the opportunity and confidence to take on leadership roles and find their voice.

Newsletter Report By  Brianna  |   This week I have seen birds at the eating area so  remember to zip up your lunch box when you leave to go play.  Every day that you come to school please make sure that you come to school in the correct uniform.  The grounds have been looking clean, keep it up.  I would like to congratulate the people from St Anne's who went to the Sarina Districts, everyone did really well.

Students Of The Week

Congratulations To Our Students Of The Week  |   Max M, Nakia J, Amelia P, Amelia H, Za'Layah M, Emily-Jo B, Nait B, Thomas B, Jayde C, Lucas B, Zane L, Samson M, Stevie M, Noah G, Sienna W, Summer V, Seth P, Odessa M, Stella B, Rhylee K, Eva V, Jett D

Birds Of A Feather

General Information

Week 3 - School Attendance Data

In Queensland, a child is considered to be of compulsory school age from 6 years and 6 months until they turn 16, or they complete Year 10 (whichever comes first). Parents of compulsory-school-aged children must: enroll them at a school and ensure they attend school on every school day, unless the parent has a reasonable excuse.

Acceptable Reasons
• Illness
• Essential appointment (medical & dental)
• Injury
• Infectious disease
• Bereavement
• Principal approved absence

Unacceptable Reasons
• Birthdays
• Visiting relatives
• Outside school sports
• Helping parents at home
• Weather (i.e. too hot)
• Holidays (unless prior Principal approval granted)

Regular attendance helps your child develop the skills needed to access the world of work and other opportunities, learn the importance of punctuality and routine and make and keep friendships

P&F News

New Schoolzine App for Reading Newsletters

Schoolzine SZApp  |  As you are aware, at St Anne’s we have implemented a new format for our newsletter this year called Schoolzine. We encourage families to download the free SZApp which will enable you to easily see our newsletter on any device and receive alerts when the latest newsletter is available. The newsletter link will also continue to be emailed out to parents. 

Once thge SZApp is downloaded, please complete your registration, using our school passcode 4818. More instructions on how to install the SZApp are below.

Community News