T2 W5 Newsletter 2023
- From The Principal
- Principal's Messages
- School Photos
- COVID Requirements
- Student Protection News
- Across The Curriculum
- The Good News
- Finance News
- Student Engagement and Wellbeing for Learning
- Sports News
- P&F News
- Tuckshop Volunteers
- Students Of The Week
- Breakfast Club
- Waste Free Wednesday
- Wonder Recycling Rewards
- General Information
- Schoolzine App For Reading Newsletters
- Community News
From The Principal
‘You give them wings to fly…
…and then you want to clip them,’ said a mother whose older children have left the nest and are pursuing their own lives in very different ways. And that is what happens being a mother, and even a parent. You watch over those first steps, then see them walk away; you teach them to ride a bike and then they insist they can go to school on their own. As a parent all that you do to teach them to grow up is leading them to be adults, independent, separate from you as mother, as father, and yet in your deepest heart, you want to protect them as much as the moment they were put into your arms as new-born babes.
This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension, when at the end of Jesus’ time on earth he left the disciples, returning to heaven. But he didn’t leave them to be alone, bereft of his care. No, he left them so that they could really grow up and live by his teaching…that they could show his love and life in their own lives. This is really what good parenting is about. As mother, father, guardians, you want to pass on the best of yourself, so that in your children’s lives they may learn to express goodness in their own, exceptional way. You want them to learn the lessons lovingly taught and mirror these in the reflection of their own lives.
To do that takes sacrifice in many different ways: you have to be prepared to watch them make mistakes, even ones that hurt. You have to be prepared for them to reject you, at least occasionally, and you have to trust them to do it their way. No, the wings cannot be clipped but your heart must learn to widen and fly to encompass them always in your love.
Loving God, you are father and mother to us. As we care for our children, may we encourage them to live and love in all fullness and may we be prepared for them to grow beyond our arms but never out of our hearts. We ask this in Jesus’ name confident that you will hear us. Sr Kym Harris osb
Principal's Messages
PREP ENROLMENTS | Enrolments for Prep are currently being taken for the 2024 school year. If you have a child due to commence Prep next year born between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019, please complete an online enrolment form, available on our school website -
https://www.sasrok.catholic.edu.au/
It is important that this is done promptly so that the number of available positions for new families can be determined.
If you know of anybody seeking enrolment in Prep for 2024, please encourage them to head to our website for further information. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this process, please contact the office.
ALL ENROLMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE: Once enrolment applications have been received and processed by our Administration staff, you will be notified of an interview time during Term 2.
WONDER - RECYCLING REWARDS | Help us collect bread bags so we can earn points to redeem on new RHSports equipment. Keep your empty bread bags and send them to school with your child/ren to place them in the Wonder's pink collection box located inside the Front Office, Prep area and Library.
Please ensure all crumbs have been removed from the packet prior to placing in the collection box.
STUDENT TRAVEL REBATES | Student travel rebate applications are only open in May for Semester 1 and October for Semester 2. Please visit https://schooltransport.com.au/ to check if you are eligible.
MOTHER’S DAY STALL | Many thanks to all those who were part of our Annual Mother's Day Stall from the vision to purchasing to setting up and manning the staff on the day. Your blood is worth bottling. We value all that you do for us each and every day. There were certainly some wonderful gifts available for purchase. Thank you again!
School Photos
Our School Photo Day is Friday 9th June. Order envelopes were sent home last week. Please make sure your child brings their envelope with them on photo day, even if they have not ordered photos. Uniforms to be worn on photo day:
Year 6 students are to wear their Senior shirts.
Years 1 to 5 students are to wear Formal uniform.
Prep students are to wear either their Sports shirt or Prep shirt.
COVID Requirements
Student Protection News
Across The Curriculum
National Walk To School Day- 19th May
Why do we celebrate National Active travel initiatives such as Ride to School and Walk to School Day? To encourage children to become more physically active!
In recent correspondence from our Mackay City Council, advertising what they can do to help mark this calendar date, it stated that many Australian children aren’t getting enough physical exercise every day and that choosing an active way of getting to school can make all the difference to this.
50 years ago, 80% of children walked or cycled to school. Today, that figure has dropped to just 20%. The annual Walk To School Day has an important part to play in reminding children and parents that there are other options than being driven to school, and showing children how much fun riding, walking, scooting and skating can be! Having a dedicated event like this is a way of normalising getting to school in an active way, and entire schools and communities can get involved.
What are the benefits of riding or walking to school?
It helps children get enough exercise! It reduces pollution! It improves children’s health and wellbeing! It helps children learn about road safety!
It’s fun!
We will assemble at the Field Of Dreams at 8.10am, and begin our walk at 8.15am. We will follow the paths past the diner and up towards the school. If it is raining, we will postpone to a future date.
The Mackay City Council have very generously donated funding for a simple breakfast after our walk. Thank you, Mackay City Council for this support!
The Good News
From the Assistant Principal: Religious Education
Erika Milne
Dates for the Preparation and Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation (for children who have made the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and who will continue to then prepare for Communion) Please note: Attendance at Enrolment Masses and Workshops is required to complete the program.
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St Francis Xavier | St Mary’s | St Michael’s Sarina | |
Enrolment Mass | Saturday May 27th 6pm St Francis Xavier Church | Saturday May 27th 5pm St Mary’s Church | Sunday May 28th 9am St Michael’s Church |
Session 1 (parent and child) | Yr 4 classrooms Monday May 29th 3:15pm | Thursday June 1 3:15pm SMM Early Years Classrooms | Sunday June 4th 10am after Mass St Michael’s Parish Centre |
Session 2 (parent and child) | Monday June 12th 3:15pm | Thursday June 15th 3:15pm SMM Early Years Classrooms | Sunday June 18th 10am after Mass St Michael’s Parish Centre |
Celebration of the Sacrament (parent, child and sponsor) | 26th or 27th August St Francis Church | Saturday 19th August St Mary’s Church 5pm | Sunday August 20th 9 am St Michael’s Church |
Mother's Day Liturgy
Thank you Prep G, Mrs Gibson, Mrs Chapman, Mrs W and Miss Mifsud for organising and leading our Liturgy to celebrate mothers and people who are like mothers to us. We thank Fr. Gasper for joining us for our celebration. I hope families enjoyed the shared morning tea with Prep G.
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 school fees are due this Friday the 19th of May. If you foresee any issues with paying in full by the due date, and do not already have a payment plan in place, please contact our Finance Officer to discuss options.
Student Engagement and Wellbeing for Learning
Sports News
P&F News
Tuckshop Volunteers
The St Anne's Tuckshop is closed until a new convenor is appointed.
Students Of The Week
Congratulations To Our Students Of The Week | Taj K, Summer P, Chet R, Zoe D, Jack K, Broolyn Q, Charlotte L, Xochitl H, Emily-Jo B, Paige G, Rylan B, Liam B, Zane C, Jayde C, Lillie P, Brendan B, Leonardo R, James F, Clare B, Jemma M, Jaxson C, Lucas B, Jed P
Breakfast Club
Special thanks to Mrs Milne for helping out while Mrs H is away today.
NEW GF options were available today, this was our very Proud breakfast club team this morning.
Waste Free Wednesday
Wonder Recycling Rewards
General Information
| Birthdays | |||
| 18/05 | Toby T | 21/05 | Phoebe W |
| Notes Home to Parents Since Last Newsletter | |||
| Date | To | Topic | Author |
| 08/05 | All Parents | T2 W4 Newsletter | Admin |
| 12/05 | Year 6 | Sugar Shed Excursion | Mrs Eames |
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