Newsletter No. 3

Thursday, 9^th February, 2006

During the past weeks our thoughts have been with the children as they have settled into a new school year. This week I would like to pay tribute to all the families in our school community. (I thank St Mary’s Newsletter for the poem).

A Family

A family is a place

to cry and laugh

and vent frustrations,

to ask for help

and tease and yell,

to be touched and

hugged and smiled at.

A family is people

who care when you are sad,

who love you no matter what,

who share your triumphs,

who don’t expect you to be perfect,

just growing with honesty in your own decisions.

A family is a circle

where we learn to make good decisions,

where we learn to think before we do,

where we learn integrity and table manners and

respect for other people,

where we are special

where we listen and are listened to,

where we learn the rules of life

to prepare ourselves for the world.

The world is a place where anything can happen;

If we grow up in a loving family we are ready for

the world.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

Student Councillors for Semester 1

Congratulations to the following students who have been elected as representatives:

MCU – Elke Shaw

MG – David McKone UW - Vaughan Bucket

MCO – Alexandra Barlow UM – Andrew Pardon

MB - Jayde Southwell UD – Bronte Alexander

MH - Ashlee Dare US – Tyler Horstman

MJ - Aidan Nagle UB – Tatsuki Butler

Nut Free Zone

The school now has a number of “Nut Free Zone” signs on display. As the next step in ensuring that no nuts are included in children’s lunches we will undertake some spot checks and children with nut products will be asked to sit away from others while they eat and then wash their hands and face before going to play.

Parent Information Evenings

Thank you to the teachers for their commitment to these late afternoon meetings and to the many parents who attended. The final meeting for Upper Stage is this afternoon at 5:30.

Bottlebrush Car Park

Good progress has been made. The bitumen is down and the new cement driveway has been build. The cement curbing is next. Thank you for your patience and safe use of the Barracuda Cres car park.

Uniforms

Thank you to parents for ensuring that children are coming to school in correct uniforms. This is our uniform transition year so wearing of the boys blue shirt or the girls check dress is acceptable and encouraged in order to wear them out. All students are asked to wear the red polo shirts on Fridays.

A.P.R.E. NEWS

A big thank you to Mr. Byrne and the children in UB for leading us in the celebration of our Opening School Mass. Mrs. Jenkinson and the children in MJ will lead us in prayer at our school assembly this Friday-the focus is on being positive. Everyone is welcome.

A letter from Father Bryan regarding the Sacramental Program is enclosed with this Newsletter. It has been given to every child in the school who is in grade three or higher. All those families wanting to be a part of the Program this year, please note relevant dates in your diaries.

The Australian Catholic Magazine has also been distributed with this Newsletter. If you want to read a very good article about people who want to make a difference, then I recommend the story Mercy Mission on Page 10.

Reminders:

Bishop’s Inservice Day next Friday February 17^th. All teachers will attend so there is no school on this day.

Mrs Schick & Mrs Iafrati will attend the ordination of Andrew Chase this Thursday evening at The Cathedral in Rockhampton at 7:00pm. Holy Orders (ordination) is one of the seven sacraments. The person called forth from the community becomes a symbol-bearer, a living reminder of God’s word to the community. Andrew grew up in Rockhampton so it is a very exciting time for the diocese. The ordination rite takes place in the context of Mass. All are welcome to attend.

Could all letters regarding alter servers please be returned no later than Friday as a roster needs to be finalised. Thanks.

Pupil Free Day – Fri. 17^th Feb.

Outside School Hours Care will be open. Bookings are being taken now. The cost will be $25 for a full day or $12.50 for a half day. Bookings are essential as there are limited places. Phone Jennifer on 0409337725.

SCHOOL FEES AND LEVIES

School Fee accounts will be going home today. These are due for payment by Friday 10^th March, 2006. If you are experiencing difficulty in paying your school fees or need extra time please contact Mary Schick or Helen Jeffries in the office to make other arrangements. Listed below are some of the extra charges included on Term 1 account.

Middle & Upper Stages

$35 for swimming

$24.90 Text Books

$14.00 Cool Cats Recorder Book Hire (Middle Stage & new students only)

$6.00 Whiteboard & Markers

Early & Lower Stages

$14.95 Maths Text Book (Yr. 1)

$24.90 Maths Text Books (Yr.2/3)

$10.50 Handwriting Text (Yrs 1,2,3)

$6.00 Whiteboard & Markers

LIBRARY NEWS

MISSING READING BOOKS

Thank you to those families who have returned reading books this week. However there are still approx 30 books missing from last year. Please check at your house and return any books found to the library ASAP.

Parent Library

There are quite a number of books on a variety of subjects in our Parent Library. These books are stored in the front cabinet of the library. All parents are most welcome to come and have a browse and borrow.

Dental Van News

Firstly, may I welcome all new students, parents and teachers and introduce the School Dental Service.

The School Dental Service is a free service providing check-ups and treatment when required on site at the Sacred Heart School.

We anticipate that during the June/July holidays the van will relocate.

The Dental Van is staffed on Mondays and Fridays, however you may contact the van by phone on any day on 0408771129.

New consent forms have been issued to all classes. Please complete both sides of the form ensuring a tick is placed in the Yes or No box and return to the office by no later than Friday 10^th February.

(Regards Dental Staff)

Livingstone Shire Youth Choir - Parent Meeting tonight Thursday, 9^th February at 7pm at Taranganba State School Staffroom.

Instrumental Music

Amanda O’Brien

Singing Lessons – Ms O’Brien is very glad to be back among the smiling faces of the Sacred heart students and staff. Thank you to everyone for your prayers and kindness in recent weeks and for your wonderful words of support.

Thursday 9^th February, 2006 – Lessons recommenced today and students from Middle Stage were called from class for their group lessons. Lessons continue tomorrow (Friday 10/2) for students in Upper and Lower Stage. Please note the following times for these lessons and these students:

Friday 10^th February, 2006

9am Hazel Bowden, Zara Craggs and Danielle Keily

9.30 Amy Bottolfsen, Daniella Fletcher-Mathews, Gabrielle Keating

10am Meg Landry, Maddyson Richards, Kaytlin Campbell,

Shaye Fletcher-Mathews, Rebecca Newell

10.30 Matilda Mills, Emmalie McLean, Sam Miller and Rhett Thorne

11am Corey Dornom, Beth Cookson, Riana McKenna and

Sophie Gregory

11.30 Lauren McAuley, Lucinda McMahon, Maddie Rhodes and Emily Sheppard

12.00 Catherine Campbell

Thanks, Amanda O’Brien

Elise Crawford

DRAMA LESSONS POSTPONED UNTIL RENOVATIONS OF THE MAINTENANCE SHED HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. THIS SHED (Beside the music studio) IS TO BECOME THE PERFORMING ARTS ROOM. ELISE CRAWFORD WILL NOTIFY STUDENTS WHEN DRAMA IS TO COMMENCE.

Piano and Keyboard students: Some students started this week. New students will be contacted as soon as possible and will start next week.

Macala Sheppard

Invoices for Mrs. Sheppard music lessons have been sent out. Please check that your son/daughter has received them.

Fran Griffin

String Students – Please check door of music studio for next weeks lesson times. List will be up by 8.15am on Monday.

Sacred Heart Student Achievements

Congratulations to the following students who have qualified to compete at the Zoggs Qld. Championships in Brisbane this weekend: Madison & Gabrielle Wilson, Gabrielle Dinsdale, Maddy Bygrave, Mitchell Ayton & Annabel Dunphy.

St. Patrick’s Day Races

Each year the Catholic Primary School of the Rockhampton Region band together to host the St. Patrick’s Day Race Meeting at Callaghan Park. This year it will be on Saturday 18^th March. The race day provides a wonderful fundraising opportunity for all schools. In 2005 each school’s share was over $3000. This money will be used this year to pay for the mowing and fertilising of the oval so is greatly appreciated. Each school has nominated to accept responsibility for a particular area on the day. Our school has the task of decorating and setting up for the day and some parent help will be needed on Friday morning 17^th or Saturday morning 18^th March. People helping out will receive free entry to the races and be shouted a drink or two. All volunteers will also be given a polo shirt. Please leave your name at the school office before Thursday 16^th February if you can help out on these days.

REMINDER TO MIDDLE & UPPER STAGE STUDENTS TO BRING YOUR SWIMMING GEAR ON WEDNESDAYS AS LOTS OF STUDENTS ARE FOREGETTING AND HAVING TO PHONE PARENTS.

AWARDS FOR WEEK THREE – Term One

Early Stage – Abbie Gilliland, Benjamin Whitehand, Caitlin Kruger, Dominic Mappas, Tom Cranny, Georgia Schick

Lower Stage – Grace Sutton, Hugo Pilcher, Kaytlin Campbell, Kate Chappell, Briony Mueller, Rhys Ashton, Beau Pearson, Louis Pryce, Mikayla Findlay, Daniella Fletcher-Mathews

Middle Stage – Renee Spence, Steven Hallam (2), Jaimie La Rue, Steven Dobson, Katelyn McMahon, Emily Brown, Jordon Riley, Rhodie Rutherford, Gabrielle Wilson, Courtney Crisp, Ashlee Dare

Upper Stage – Lucinda McMahon, Lucy Sullivan, Sophie Gregory, Trudy Roberts, Louise Effeney, Brandon Antcliff, Robert McKone, Luke Sullivan

Community News

HORSE RIDING SCHOOL – EFA/NCAS Instructor. All ages and abilities – groups or private. Call Caroline Cooper 49 354522.

Emu Park Kindergarten is accepting enrolments for the 2006 program. Tues/Wed. 9am-2.30pm. Phone 49 396622.

KEPPEL BAY BASKETBALL CLUB is open Mondays 4-7pm at Yeppoon High School stadium. Learners or experienced players can join the training and competition. Mums and dads welcome for free tea/coffee.

OAKS BUS COMMITTEE AGM – 7.30pmThursday, 16 Feb at Bondoola Rural Fire Brigade shed, Grandbower Road, off Mulara Road. Ph. 49 394802.

CAP COAST Netball Assoc. AGM & Sign-On: AGM 13 Feb. 7pm at stadium, Cordingley Street, Yeppoon. Sign-On – Wed. 1 March 4-6pm, Sat. 4 March 9am-11am, Wed. 8 March 4-6pm. Sign on as a team or as an individual. Phone 49 336413 for further details.

MOWING: Average yard $20. Ph. Cameron Dare 49 302231.

Yeppoon Joey Scouts for boys and girls 6-8 yrs of age. Meet from 4.30-6pm Wednesday afternoons at Scout den. Rose Street, Cooee Bay. For more information phone 49 383118.

WANTED TO BUY: 2 only ¼ size violins.

FOR SALE: 1 only 1/8 size violin (Enrico). Phone Helen Newell 49 393769 or 0418 878357.

FOR SALE: Baby Cockatiels. Ready in approx. 2weeks $35each. Phone Helen Jeffries 0417 730898 or 49336288.

EMU PARK GOLF CLUB is seeking new junior players (7 yrs and older). Junior membership starts from just $30 per year (includes coaching from the club and the Greg Norman Foundation). Clubs are provided to junior players on a loan basis. 8am Saturday – cost $2.50. Phone Club Captain, David Wills 49 388005.

TUCKSHOP NEWS

If you wish to become a volunteer tuckshop helper please phone Tracey on 49395234 or leave your name at the School Admin Office.

If you are a volunteer helper on tuckshop your roster for term one will be sent home this week. If you do not receive it please phone Tracey on 49395234.

Friday, 10 February: Sarah Routley, Jen Osborne, Helen Oberg, Evelyn Holzschuher, Felicity Stokes, Tracey Lowry

Monday, 13 February: Pam Cuffe, Kirsty Welldon, Rebecca Walker, Trish O'Maley

Wednesday, 15 February: Leonie Roberts, Barbara Buckett, Serena Kase, Lyn Van Haaster, Jane Constantinou

Friday, 17 February: No School