T1 W5 Newsletter 2022

From The Principal

WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING  |  This is a message that every adult should read because children are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make my favourite cake for me, and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I felt you kiss me goodnight, and I felt loved.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good, and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's okay to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw that you cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I looked at you and wanted to say, 'Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.'

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THIS IS FOR ALL OF THE PEOPLE WHO DO SO MUCH FOR OTHERS BUT THINK THAT NO ONE EVER SEES... LITTLE EYES SEE A LOT.

Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, friend, coach) influences the life of a child; just how much you might never know so always keep this thought close to your mind and heart.

Principal's Messages

WORKING BEE  |  Calling all green thumbs!!  Our school veggie patch is in need of extra TLC.  If you are interested in helping out at a possible working bee could you please ring the office and let Kathy know.  Once we have a few volunteers we will call a date and draw up a list of jobs.

TWOSDAY  |  Tuesday (TOMORROW) is the 22 February 2022 or 22.2.22!  Students and staff are invited to wear a tutu over their school uniform for the day or wear 2 odd socks or do your hair like twins.  No donation is required and joining in is not compulsory. Normal school uniform expectations still apply.

SPIRIT OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION AWARDS  |  Nominations for this year’s Spirit of Catholic Education Awards and the Aunty Joan Hendriks Reconciliation Award will open on Monday 7 March 2022.  Find out more at: https://buff.ly/2VKJvJi. #catholiceducationqld #cewqld2022

THANK YOU |  "If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." (Martin Luther King, Jr)

Many thanks to all for the combined efforts in keeping students and staff at St Anne's Catholic Primary School safe.  We applaud your efforts to not gather, respect room density, sanitise, mask up and ensure physically distancing occurs.  The staff of St Anne's thank you in your continued efforts as we follow mandates together.  Moving forward in a positive direction is always our mission.  Again, thank you so much for your support, this is one of the values that is a hallmark at St Anne's.

Parents at Cross Country  |  Unfortunately, at this stage we do not know if we will be able to have parents spectate the Cross Country. Once any new guidelines are known, after 4th March, we will update you regarding that possibility. 

Change Of Date For Bishop's Inservice Pupil Free Day to 1st April

The Bishop's Inservice Pupil Free Day has changed to the 1st April, which is the last day of Term One.  Students now finish the term on Thursday 31st March. 

Crossing Supervisor Position

CASUAL POSITION VACANT

Alternating Weeks in Term time

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 News

The Good News

In the Gospel reading, Jesus calls us to show a Godlike compassion by forgiving our enemies. This is tough in an age when revenge is a lot more popular than forgiveness. When we are mistreated by others, we respond with anger, hatred and verbal or physical violence. We have a choice. We can react as a human self – with revenge; or respond as a spiritual self – with compassion and love.

To do what Jesus asks, when persecuted we are to confront anger and hate, and, rather than defending and protecting ourselves, we are to move toward true forgiveness and love of that person. That is the radical compassion preached by Jesus.

Jesus goes on to tell us that with compassion we not only pray for ourselves and our families, but even for our persecutors. He prompts us to go the extra mile and give others our coat when they ask only for a shirt.

As followers of Christ, we are called to: 

• Be compassionate – forgive.

• Give up ‘an-eye-for-an-eye’ living.

• Love your enemies.

• Turn the other cheek.

• Go the extra mile.

(c) Catholic Kids Media 2022. Video used with permission. 

Catherine McAuley was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1778. In 1824 she used her inheritance from an Irish couple she had served for twenty years to build a large House of Mercy where she and other lay women would shelter homeless women, reach out to the sick and dying and educate poor girls.

The House on Baggot Street opened in 1827. To give these efforts greater stability, Catherine and her co-workers founded a new religious congregation. On 12 December 1831, she and two others professed their vows as the first Sisters of Mercy. Before her death on 11 November 1841, Catherine founded convents and works of mercy throughout Ireland and England.

Catherine’s deep faith in God, who is Mercy, and her experience of the pain of poverty, shaped her prayer and in turn, her prayer shaped her ministry. Mercy spirituality is based on this long journey of discovery of the Mercy of God which is so often found in the lives and struggles of the suffering and the poor. Because of her own struggles, uncertainties and anxieties especially in her early childhood and adult life, Catherine ‘had the heart’ to serve the poor

The Mercy tradition is based on the values of compassion, respect, integrity, justice, hope and joy, as inspired by Catherine McAuley, the founder of the Sister's of Mercy. This tradition remains strong at St Anne's Catholic Primary School since 1925 to this day. Our students learn and are reminded of these values, to understand their meaning and to apply them to their everyday lives. 

'In God Alone - The Story of Catherine McAuley' (c) Mercy International Association 2022. Video used with permission. 

Wishing everyone a wonderful week! God's Blessings,

Stuart.

Mr Stuart Presley

Assistant Principal - Religious Education

stuart_presley@rok.catholic.edu.au 

Finance News

Outstanding 2022 Account & Discount Information Forms  |  Any families that have not as yet returned their 2022 Account and Discount Information forms please do so as soon as possible. It is a regulatory requirement for our school to have these forms completed each year. You also will not receive any discounts, that you may be eligible for, on your fees if you have not retuned this form.  This form was emailed out to all families at the end of 2021 and a hard copy was sent home on the first day back this year. If you have misplaced your form please ask for a replacement copy. 

Sports News

NETBALL

Sarina Netball – St Anne's has teams entering the Sarina netball season.  If your child is interested in joining the St Anne's netball team this year, please text Justeen on PH 0418 474 560 or email: Accounts@C-jetindustries.com.au for more information.

To register your child simply download the NETBALL CONNECT app.  Registrations close 03/03/2022.  Netball games are played at the showgrounds every Thursday afternoon and training will be at the school at an advised time and day.

Please use the Sarina Netball Facebook page for more information on registering.

Round Robin starts 10^th March and continues 17^th March, with Competition starting 24^th March.

Any parent that would like to coach please let Tahlia Lymbery or Justeen know.

Tuckshop Menu 2022

Tuckshop Volunteers

Students Of The Week

Congratulations To Our Students Of The Week  |   Cohen D, Harleigh S, Eva P, Isabell B, Scarlett J, Sophia J, Molly M, Preston H, Mathew W, Amelia H, Zahliah C, Lucas N, Zan'eisha M, Brooklyn K, Mackintyre W, Peyton W, Chad M, Harry v B, Savannah B, Mason C, Brendan B, Khai T, Barry F, Makenzie D, Clancy S, Summer V, Odessa M, Lilly H, Mitchell A, Skylynn G, Lincoln F, Emilie F, Grace M, Zane L. 

St Michael's Parish News

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General Information

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