Newsletter No. 4

Thursday, 16^th February, 2006

 

Last Friday at assembly Mrs Jenkinson’s

class told us to, Accentuate the positives,

eliminate the negatives and don’t

mess with Mr. In-between.  Being positive, it seems,

is a matter of  perspective as the following reflection

illustrates.

 

For my  teenager who is not doing the dishes but

Is watching TV because that means he/she is at

home and not on the streets.

 

For the taxes I pay because that means that I

am employed.

 

For the mess to clean after dinner party because

It means I have been surrounded by friends.

 

For the clothes that fit a little too snug because

It means I have enough to eat.

 

For my shadow that watches me work because

It means I am out in the sunshine.

 

For the lawn that needs mowing, windows that need

Cleaning and gutters that need fixing, because it

means I have a home.

 

For the parking spot I find at the far end of the

parking area because it means I am capable of walking

And that I have been blessed with transportation.

 

For the pile of laundry and ironing because it means

I have clothes to wear.

 

For weariness and aching muscles at the end of the

Day because it means I have been capable of

working hard.

 

For the alarm that goes off in the early morning

Because it means  I AM ALIVE!!!

 

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!      Pam Iafrati

 

 

VALENTINE’S DAY DISCO/PARENT CAFÉ

TONIGHT - Thursday 16^th February from 6pm – 7.30pm   In the Big Covered Shed.  Admission is $2

Soft Drinks ($1 & 50c) Chips ($1) & Ice blocks (50c) will be on sale.

A Parent’s Café will be operating in the Tuckshop Shed while the Disco is running.  All parents are welcome.

P&F will provide some refreshments.

(Reminder: Friday is a Pupil Free Day)

All money raised from the Disco will go towards the Upper Stage excursion

 

Welcome to New Staff

This week we welcome some new staff to our school.

We welcome Cynthia Doyle as a teacher assistant to our school. She is employed as part of the Diocesan Indigenous Education Strategic Initiative Program.

We welcome Luke O’Donnell who will assist with keeping the school website current and will assist staff with myInternet and other information communication technology. Thank you and farewell to Patrick O’Donnell who is taking up a position in Information Technology in Melbourne.  We wish Pat all the best and thank him for establishing our school website and for the wealth of knowledge he has shared and assistance he has given to the staff over the past two years.

We welcome  Mrs. Jennifer Giulieri as our new Outside School Hours Care Coordinator. Jennifer will commence on Mon 27 Feb. Jennifer King (our current co-ordinator) is to move to Brisbane to continue her university studies.

We also welcome Jodie Wearing as an assistant at OSHC.

Welcome back to Megan Slade who is returning from maternity leave. Megan will teach L.O.T.E. Languages Other Than English (Japanese at Sacred Heart) on Mondays to the Upper Stage children.

 

Pupil Free Day – Tomorrow – Fri. 17^th Feb.

Sacred Heart School will be closed tomorrow as all staff will be attending a Bishop’s Inservice Day in Rockhampton.

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.

 

Car Park

The cement curbing is now in place and some general tidying in the surrounding area is being undertaken. A path to link the new car park with the covered area is to be completed and the landscaping rocks are to be relocated.

 

Year One Photos

The Morning Bulletin has advised us that they will be taking the Year One Photos to be published in the Morning Bulletin over the next few weeks.  If you do not wish your child’s photo to be taken or published please advise the school office as soon as possible.

 

Board Meeting

Monday 20^th February, 2006 at 7pm in the staffroom.

 

Capricorn Coast Parish Council

The Parish Council members for 2006 are Priest: Fr Bryan Hanifin, Chairperson: David Burke, Vice Chairperson: Mary Schick, Secretary: Michele Connors and other members: Brian Hooper, Shane Pianta, Margaret McCosker, Sr Grace Bartolo, John Hillman and Tony Schick. The Parish Council would like to thank members of the school community for their contributions to the parish through creative liturgies and assistance with the Parish Assembly, Sacrament Programs and other parish activities in 2005.  We trust everyone has had a restful break and look forward to sharing the gifts and talents of our future leaders of society and their families in 2006.

 

Performing Arts Studio Under Construction

Renovations have commenced to convert the maintenance shed into a useful learning space. (The room is next to the current Music Studio) It is planned that this area will be used as a learning space for some Journey Groups as well as for drama lessons, band practice and string orchestra practice. Thank you to Peter Corkery who is overseeing this project. Thank you to all who have assisted with the clearing out of the maintenance shed especially Mick McLaughlin, Steve O’Donnell and Joe Readie.

 

Shade Cover for New Playground

The new blue shade cover has at last been installed and is being greatly appreciated by the students. Thank you again to the Keppel Bay Sailing Club and Sacred Heart Outside School Hours Care who funded the cover to shade the playground which was funded by the Sacred Heart Parents and Friends Association.

 

Congratulations: We are Nut Free!!

Thank you to all parents for your assistance. Our anaphylactic children are now eating with everyone else. Please help us to maintain this nut-free, safe environment

 

No Hat! No Play!

Please ensure that your child is bringing their hat to school. Children without hats must sit in the covered areas and not play. Some children are crowding into the office in the lunch times in an attempt to borrow hats. Hats will no longer be available at the office for reasons of hygiene. Children should have their own hat with their name clearly marked on it.

 

APRE NEWS

Tomorrow the teaching staff will be attending the Bishop’s Inservice Day at Emmaus College. NB: NO SCHOOL.

This year the focus is on JESUS as we continue to

Examine the Diocesan Vision Statement, “As a community of believers, we live out the call of Baptism, through personal faith in Jesus, witnessing together to the Good News of the Kingdom”.

 

This Sunday, February 19^th, is World Marriage Day.  Every Catholic Church throughout the diocese of Rockhampton will be celebrating this special day and you are invited to Renew your Marriage Vows with your family at one of the weekend Masses.

A candle will be used during the Ritual and couples are invited to bring along their wedding candle. (Couples without a wedding candle may like to purchase one for this occasion.)  An invitation, listing the mass times, is included with the newsletter.

 

An Altar Server roster was sent home this week with the children who indicated they would like to be involved in this very important ministry. I thank those children for accepting the responsibility of becoming an Altar Server. The children will participate in training

for the role at the church next Friday.

 

 

 

Australasian Competitions

Reminder: The English, Mathematics, Science, Computer, Spelling and Writing competition forms and money must be returned to the office by Thursday 23 February for registration. If you have not received a permission form, please see the office.

 

Journey Groupings

It is still a time of observation in journey groups. Teachers will be carefully monitoring students and making decisions on appropriateness of placement in journey groups during the next few weeks. This process is important in catering for individuals and their needs. We appreciate your patience at this time.

 

Photo Story 3 Access

Upper and middle stages have recently received an induction in a number of computer programs with the guidance of our Diocesan Information & Communications Technology Coordinator, Mr Ron Hamilton. Students wishing to download Photo story can do so by following this process:

Go to www.microsoft.com.au

 

 

Download Windows Media Player 10

 

 

Download Photo story 3

Quick Write

By Robert McKone

All the animals lined the banks of the Zamboola River waiting for the race to begin.  The water was as blue as the sky on a clear day.  In the air there was the smell of manure and the air tasted of bamboo.  The race started, the gun went off like a volcano. I jumped in and the water was soft as a silk blanket that was covering you all over.

 

SEE ME, HEAR ME, KNOW ME

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) 2 Day Conference:

Presenters:     Professor Tony Attwood

                        Donna Williams

                        Sue Larkey

Date:   Friday 24 and Saturday 25 March, 2006

Venue: Andergrove Tavern, Mackay

Cost:    $50 for two days (parents, carers & people with disabilities)

$150 for two days (professionals & others)

Parents and carers wishing to attend may collect a registration form from Kath Byrne.

 

Catholic Schools Challenge Cup 2006

In 2006 the Catholic Schools Challenge Cup will be run on the Capricorn Coast.

This competition will be an exciting opportunity for Catholic Primary schools in the Rockhampton Diocese to come together in celebration under a sporting banner.

 

Sacred Heart has entered a Netball and Rugby League team in this competition. The Challenge Cup Netball and Rugby League competitions will be run over two days at  St Brendan’s on the 24 and 25 of March.  Sacred Heart School is organising the 2006 Challenge Cup and we look forward to a very successful carnival.

More Challenge Cup information will appear as the event draws nearer.

 

Instrumental Music

Macala Sheppard – Ensemble groups will commence next week. On Mon. from 81.5 – 9am will be Flute & Clarinet and Wed. from 8.15-9am will be Saxophone & Recorder.

 

KCD Interschool Sport

Next Friday sees the start of the 5 week interschool competitions for school Netball and AFL.  Children from upper stage participating will receive information notes early next week.

 

SCHOOL FEES AND LEVIES

School Fee accounts went home last week. 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. 

 

TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE SCHEME FORMS

Non Government Schools Bus Fare Assistance Program forms are due back to the school office by Friday, 3^rd March. The school office has not received ‘Students with Disabilities’ forms but will advise via this newsletter when these arrive.

 These forms were sent to parents on our list from last year so if you did not receive a form and you would like to apply for this assistance please collect a form from the office. Transport assistance may be available to families who pay more than $18 per week for bus fares.

 

 

 

 

Community News

 

 

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

 

Emu Park Shotokan Karate – Cultural Hall. Phone Robyn 49 393446.

 

Yeppoon Shotokan Karate – St Ursula’s hall. Phone Noel Clark 49 396701.

 

Yeppoon Little Athletics Trial Day and Sign-On: Saturday, 4 March 1.30pm at Yeppoon State School oval. Ages 5-15. Phone 49 330218 or 49 398187 for more details.

 

FOUND – Pair of Colorado black shoes. Contact school office.

 

GIVE  AWAY:  Kittens. View this weekend – ready for next weekend. Phone 49 250969.

 

 

 

FOR SALE: White tubular bunk beds (single on top, double on bottom). Metal slats. No mattresses. v.g.c. $50. Phone Angela 49 337088.

 

FOR SALE:  Chest Freezer 300 litre Fisher & Paykel - $280. Phone Ray 49 336964.

 

 

FOR SALE:  “Standard of Excellence, Book 1” for clarinet. Phone 49 302462.