T1 W9 Newsletter 2022

From The Principal

Lent has begun and this is a good time to do soul searching.  In a recent Gospel, we saw Jesus tempted in the desert – feeling all the liabilities and weaknesses of being human.   Then in the following Sunday’s Gospel, we saw him bathed in glory, showing just what is the goal of human life – living in the love and glory of God.  If we want to come to the richest of lives, we need to ask what we want and how we would deal with difficulties and challenges

Consider an area in your life where you sense there could be a problem, maybe your child having reading difficulties, maybe a problem with communication in your family.  Ignoring it won’t help, jumping in impulsively will probably make it worse.  But thinking and praying about it could give you a strategy to deal with it. 

Start by asking, what do I ultimately want?  What is stopping it happening?  What can I do to make it happen in spite of the difficulties?  Do I need to get help?  If Jesus had to strategise, as he did in the desert, we can be pretty sure we need to do the same.  Just stopping, thinking, and praying makes us open to possibilities for change, and gives God room to move in our lives.

How is your life going?  Do you take the time to reflect on how you can better deal with difficulties and challenges?  I would love to hear from you if you wish to share what you do.

Principal's Messages

ENROLMENTS FOR 2023  |  Enrolments for Prep are currently being taken for the 2023 school year.  If you have a child due to commence Prep next year born between 1 July 2017 and 30 June 2018, 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 2023.  Interviews will commence in Term Two.  We need to sight the original birth certificate or have a certified copy please.

VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE  |  St Anne’s Catholic Primary School wishes to advise you that, during the past week, we have been notified of positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community. 

St Anne’s regularly consults with the Catholic Education Office and relevant authorities, and continues to follow the advice of Queensland Health regarding cleaning requirements.

As COVID-19 remains active in our community we ask you to continue to monitor your child’s/children’s health and if they develop any flu-like symptoms:

• Keep your child/children at home

• Seek a PCR or Rapid Antigen test where it is recommended and notify the school of positive results. Please be aware, a negative COVID test does not change the requirement to be symptom free to attend school.
• Follow the advice of Queensland Health

As we continue to navigate the pandemic, please remind your child/ren to: 

• maintain good hand hygiene at all times
• cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the inside of their elbow and dispose of tissues in the bin immediately.
• practice social distancing from others where possible
• wear masks when required

Please also inform us if any of our students contract COVID-19 as a result of being first placed in isolation.

We will continue to work closely with health authorities to keep our school community informed of any developments and advice. Thank you once again for your ongoing support.

Bishop's Inservice Pupil Free Day 1st April

The Bishop's Inservice Pupil Free Day is the 1st April, which is the last day of Term One.  Students will 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 reading from Luke, some people come to ask Jesus about a tragedy that has happened to some Galileans who have been killed and their blood sacrificed to the Roman gods. Jesus tries to correct their mistaken idea that people who experience such disasters and accidents are sinners. At the same time, Jesus warns them to take a close look at their lives and to reform their ways because sin will be punished.

Jesus then tells the parable of the fig tree, combining a call to reform with a message of hope. Would you keep a fruit tree in your yard if it never gave you any fruit? The vinedresser in the parable continues to care for the fig tree just as God continues to care for us when we sin.

Lent is a good time to examine the fruit of our life and to ask God’s help to prune away the dead branches so that we can bear fruit again.

Luke's Gospel reminds us: 

• Reform our ways.

• Stand on holy ground.

• Bear some fruit.

• Is our life fruitless?

• Don’t fall for judging others.

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

One of the most important things about being a Catholic school in the 21st century is knowing who we are and what purpose we serve. We need to have a clear understanding of our role as a Catholic school.

To assist with this and as an important part of our School Improvement process, St Anne’s will shortly participate in a Catholic Identity survey which is conducted by Leuven University in Belgium. This survey is The research project is aimed at assisting us with understanding how our Catholic identity is expressed in work and practice as well as supporting plans to further enhance our Catholic Identity for the future.

All staff and students from 5 to 6 will participate in the survey at school. We would also like to give parents a voice by inviting and encouraging you to take part in the survey, which will be conducted online and is not identifiable.

As our token of appreciation for your support, St Anne’s will provide a ‘pizza party’ for the class that has the highest number of parents who have completed the survey. Once you have completed the survey, if you could please take a print screen or print off a copy of the completion page and send it to the school office.

Please keep an eye out for further information through the school newsletter.

www.ecsi.site/au/user/  

password Ghj654 and your school entry code u3p69z

LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS

1. Access the surveys at ecsi.site/au/user/
2. Enter the case-sensitive password Ghj654 and click login.
3. If you’re a new user: Click the New user If you wish to continue a previous session: Enter your User-ID and Password.
4. Enter your school’s Survey Access Code - as provided by your school - so that your input will be linked to your school
5. You are now logged in. Displayed on the screen is your unique User-ID and Password (case-sensitive). Save this information (write, print, or email it) to access the website at a later time.
6. From this point forward, please follow the on-screen instructions to complete the surveys.

UNDERSTANDING THE SCALES

Post Critical Belief Scale

This scale looks at the cognitive belief styles, and is referred to as the Post Critical Belief Scale or PCB Scale. The PCB Scale will assist schools in profiling and measuring the different attitudes toward religion within the school community

The Melbourne Scale

This Scale examines the identity options available to Catholic educational organisations and distinguishes the five different ways of establishing Catholic Identity in a secularising and pluralising context

Victoria Scale

This scale looks at the pedagogical school identity options; this is referred to as the Victoria Scale. The Victoria scale explores the ways in which a Catholic school, in a multicultural and multi-religious society manages the twofold challenge of defining its individual character as well as expressing solidarity.

Have a great week! God's love, peace and blessings to all in our St Anne's community,

Stuart.

Mr Stuart Presley

Assistant Principal - Religious Education

stuart_presley@rok.catholic.edu.au 

Sports News

Save the Date

St Anne's Track and Field Carnival Wednesday 15^th June. 

Kindest Regards,

Leigh Ford
HPE Teacher & WHS Advisor
St Anne’s Catholic Primary School

Mr. and Miss NAIDOC Pageant 2022

Hello families,

NAIDOC is slowly approaching, and our community will be celebrating this significant date across the region in many different ways. One of the events that is highlighted is the Mr and Miss NAIDOC Pageant. Applications are open now for ages 13-17.  If you know of someone who would like to enter, please talk to Aunty Veronica or have a chat to myself if you are unsure. I am also keen to help design/dress the entrant! {in my spare time I sew}.

Thank you 😊

Karlie Tatchell
Regional Indigenous Education Liaison  Officer

P&F Focus Group News

Our first P&F Focus Group meeting for the year is next Monday 28th March, commencing 5.00pm in the library.  This will be our AGM followed by a regular meeting.

Meeting Agenda

- Meeting Dates for the Year

- Treasurer Update

- GP Update

- New Formal Uniform Process and Uniform Shop Update

- Mother's Day / Father's Day Dates

- Challenge cup shirts

- Potential Grants e.g., Stem, books for library and sporting Goods

- Playground & Fencing Update

- Diocese Funding - what is available for our school

Meal Deal and Tuckshop Menu Changes for Week 10

The tuckshop is only open on the Wednesday in week 10 due to Friday being a Pupil Free day. To minimise wastage there will be a limited menu that day and a special Meal Deal on offer. Below are the details.

Hotdog Meal Deal  
From $7.00 (cheese $0.50 extra & $1.00 extra for gluten free roll)
Includes hotdog & sauce & optional cheese
Ice cream sundae (Your choice of Chocolate, strawberry or caramel topping, sprinkles and a wafer.)
Your choice of Water, slushie or popper

Week 10 Limited Menu
Hot Dog with Sauce $3.50
Hot Dog with sauce and cheese $4.00
Ice cream Sundae $2.00 (Your choice of Chocolate, strawberry or caramel topping, sprinkles and a wafer.)
Drinks menu as usual and ice cream/icy cup menu as usual.

Please note all gluten free rolls will incur a $1.00 charge

Parents can order through Flexischools until 7.30am on the day and it is available for both breaks. Paper bag system still available.

Tuckshop - Easter Colouring Competition

Mrs Hanley, in the tuckshop, is running an Easter colouring in competition. The template has been given out to students and a copy is below. 

There is one winner per class. Each winner receives a $5.00 voucher for the Tuckshop. competition drawn Wednesday 20th of April. Entries must be given to the office by 11am on that day. 

Tuckshop Volunteers

St Michael's Parish News

Students Of The Week

Congratulations To Our Students Of The Week  |   Bailey W, Mackenzie S, Millie T, Travis S, Ivy N, Erin Q, Mia K, Sophia C, Katelyn B, Chiara M, Charlotte W, Memphis-Belle D, Jemma M, Dustan G, Brendan B, Lucas B, Mason C, Zane L, Archie K, Dylan G, Ayla G, Katie B, Cielo M, Sienna W, Lillie P, Thomas B, Odessa M, Jemma M, Zoe J, Za'Layah M, Indee M, 

Environmental News From 2H

In Year 2 H we are Reef Rangers who try to take care of the environment.  We also like to help people and assist them, through our actions, to see that others can be kind and compassionate. Each day year 2H students put on their orange vests and collect cans, poppers and bottles from around the school, so that they can be recycled. When our collection bin is full it is taken to the recycling depot, where each container is worth 10 cents. Last Friday, due to these efforts, Year 2H were able to give $130.00 to the Missions, hopefully making a difference in people's lives. 

Year 2H also have a worm farm to use up food waste, which turns into worm tea. This liquid is excellent fertiliser and helps to make plants grow. Both of these projects assist with learning in many ways. Some learning areas include Religion, Science, Mathematics, Technology and English.  If you are a keen gardener and would like some fertiliser from the worm farm, please contact us.

General Information

Harlequin School Bags

Community News

OrangeSky

OrangeSky offer free access to washers and dryers, with everything included, for those 'doing it tough'.  All you need to do is empty out your pockets, put your washing in the machine, and have a seat on our orange chairs while our machines do the rest.  Our OrangeSky volunteers are there to have a chat with you and help make a positive connection.

Our laundry shifts, that we operate in Sarina, are on Monday and Thursday mornings.  We operate out of our purpose-built laundry pod in Anzac Park, behind the Neighbourhood Centre / Council Offices. Below is a full list of our shift roster for Sarina & Mackay.