Pupil Free Day Term 2 – Tues. 18th April
OSHC will be operating on the Pupil Free day – Tuesday 18th April from 8am to 6pm. Please phone Jennifer on 0409337725 to make a booking. Bookings are essential for the service to operate on this day.
The first day of Term 2 is Wed. 19th April
ANZAC Day holiday is in 2nd week of Term 2 on Tuesday, 25th April.
Farewell to Students and Families
Jasmine Eager, Emily, Chloe and Holly Farry, Steven Hallam, Denny Kim, Caitlin Wishart and Jett Stankovich. We wish you all the best for the future.
Thank you to Staff
Eleven busy weeks of learning have taken place this term. Some of the activities have been highlighted in our photo display in the newsletter today but there are many more and varied experiences that have not been recorded. Well done to the staff for your commitment to the academic and social / emotional development of every child in our school. Thank you also to all our support staff who ensure we have a safe, clean and well maintained school environment.
Long Service Leave
Best wishes to two of our staff who will be on Long Service Leave next term. Alison Kearney will be on leave for 5 weeks and will be replaced by Wendy Hudson (increasing her hours in the library) and by Tracey O’Dea.
Marg Curley will continue her leave into Term 3 and will be replaced for the whole of second term by Liz McDine.
We hope you both enjoy your well earned break.
Parent / Teacher Meetings
Today is the final day of scheduled meetings. Parents are welcome at any time to contact teachers to negotiate a meeting time to discuss their child’s progress or concerns.
Graduation Congratulations
Congratulations to Brendan Daunt who will attend his graduation ceremony on Monday 24 April in Brisbane. Brendan is a graduate of QUT. Well done.
Grandparents Days at Preschool
Welcome to the many grandparents who have visited our preschool groups over the past two weeks. The children have enjoyed being pampered by their grandchildren.
Oval Progress
The oval will be open for use next Term. Two loads of sand have been delivered and spread to fill up all the uneven areas. The current rain is greatly appreciated to assist the covering of these areas now with grass.
Bottlebrush Car Park Progress
The central island and pathways are now complete. During the holidays the line marking will be completed and signage will be erected as soon as possible.
Parent and Friends Meeting
This meeting was held on Tuesday evening with an attendance of about fifteen. There was good sharing of information about the life of the school and information on the contribution being made by many parents in committees and volunteer roles in the school. The next meeting will focus on deciding on some projects and social activities for the rest of the year.
Choir Notes
All choirs have worked hard this week in final preparations for the Rockhampton Eisteddfod. Their efforts have paid off and they look and sound terrific. They have once again learnt the benefits of being part of a Sacred Heart Choir are not only musical. Choir is about using all of your concentration, developing a good memory, expression, working as a team player, laughing, crazy moments, repeating, repeating, repeating, self–discipline and continuing to work hard when you feel you have nothing left to give. These skills then lead to the reward of accomplishment and self-confidence. These are great skills which these students can take with them for life. It is therefore no surprise that after having all of these experiences we don’t need to place so much emphasis on the adjudication at the Eisteddfod. The children should feel like winners from the successes they have achieved already.
The Upper Stage students have had two challenging pieces of music to work with and need special congratulations for working hard in many lunch times and school times to master these musical pieces. Only two weeks ago we thought that we would never make it to the end. Fortunately, the whole group decided to work to their best and master the songs. Only yesterday we accomplished this and the euphoria in the room was like winning a grand final. They feel great because they know that they can do something really difficult. Well done to all – don’t forget anything over the holidays!
All boys in boys choir now have a note regarding what they are wearing for their performance.
Further information will be distributed in the form of a letter in Week One of Term Two.
Lower Stage Choir parents reminder to book tickets during the week of the holidays for their performance. The Pilbeam Theatre will not be ready to take bookings until then.
Performance Dates:
Monday, 24th April, 1.30pm – Lower Stage Choir (Transport by bus)
Thursday, 27th April, 11am – Boys Choir (Transport by bus)
Thursday, 27th April, 7pm – Middle Stage Choir
Friday, 28th April, 7pm – Upper Stage Choir
LIBRARY NEWS
A big “Thank You” to all the wonderful library helpers, who have assisted during this term. With your help many resources have been made available for student, teacher and classroom use. Please come and see us again in Term 2. Alison Kearney and Wendy Hudson.
Instrumental Music
String Orchestra
A note went home to parents this week. Please check that you received this note.
SCHOOL FEES & LEVIES
Thank you to all families who have paid and those who have indicated they might be late paying. The next level of reminder letters will be sent home in the first week of Term 2 for outstanding fees. At the moment there is still over $ 45000.00 still outstanding in school fees and levies.
In the Family
Please keep in your thoughts and prayers Bradley (LMc) and Aaron (ER) Dawson and family on the sad loss of their grandfather last week.
GRADUATION STUDENTS
Graduating students have received a note today indicating that shirts are to be brought to the school tomorrow so that any repairs needed can be undertaken during the holidays.
Lžžk A Little Closer
Look A Little Closer is our school organiser for planning units for next term. During planning days this week, teachers have worked tirelessly to prepare exciting units with a major focus on science. They will be investigating local eco-systems, observing features of insects, engaging with energy forces and examining aspects of forensic science.
Parents who have knowledge in any of these areas are encouraged to offer their support in classrooms.
Walk Safely to School
Numbers for the walk were down due to wet weather. A small group of students and parents braved the wet
conditions to enjoy a safe and energetic walk to school.
Date
Claimers – Term 2 Wed. 19/4 – Term 2 commences for students Fri/Sat 21/22 – Challenge Cup Sat. 22/4 – Tree Planting Day Week 2 – Eisteddfod Commences Tues. 25/4 – ANZAC Day holiday
Uniform Shop Specials
The Uniform Shop has some specials on any uniforms with the old logo. They have been discounted. The uniform shop is open on Monday and Thursday mornings when school is operating.
From the Sports File
Queensland Swimming Trials
Congratulations to the following children who competed at the State swimming trials this week.
Maddi Bygrave
Madison Wilson
Gabby Wilson
Rebecca Bimrose
Liam Rayfield
Gabrielle Dinsdale
All the children represented our district and school proudly and performed brilliantly.
Great work Madison Wilson who gained selection in the Qld Swimming Team. Madison will contest the backstroke events at the National Exchange.
All children swam well, making many PB’s. Maddi Wilson won bronze in 50 metres Backstroke and silver in 100m Backstroke. Thank you to the team manager, Mrs. Mullane.
KCD TRIALS
Congratulations to the following children who have been selected in KCD rep teams
AFL – Corey Dornom, Dylan Readie
11 yr Netball – Maddi Bygrave, Kate Price, Breanna Close
Catholic Schools Challenge Cup
The netball and rugby league competition will take place on Friday April 21 and Saturday April 22 at St Brendan’s (week 1 term 2). The Challenge Cup will be contested by 15 schools from throughout the Diocese. Our school teams are busy training so they can match it with the best the Diocese has to offer.
Thankyou to all the staff, parents and children for your enthusiasm towards this event. I am sure the Inaugural Catholic Schools Challenge Cup will be a great success because of your support.
