Faith Knowledge Community Respect

Welcome back, Fr Joby! You would be aware that the 2024 Sacramental Program has been underway for some weeks now. At mass last Sunday, this wonderful group of children completed their final step in this sacramental journey by receiving their First Eucharist and Confirmation. Making this occasion even more special, this happened to coincide with Pentecost Sunday, when we celebrate the birth of the church with the first known arrival of the Holy Spirit. Thank you to this group of dedicated children, and their supportive families, you were a pleasure to work with.

As a part of the Tully 100 celebrations, St Clare’s will be joining the Street Parade on Saturday June 8. We plan to participate as a combined parish and school community and will be led by a decorated float. We would love to see our students (past and present) join us in this parade and invite the children to come along in their school uniform, where they can either walk or ride a bicycle or scooter (with a helmet on). We would encourage students bringing bicycles or scooters to decorate them as well.  We understand that many of our children have already committed to walk with floats for other organisations (which is just as wonderful!) or have sporting commitments, but if your child would like to walk with St Clare’s, please complete the Parent Slip email which has been sent out.

We were blessed with some class visits from Fr Denis Ryan while Fr Joby was on holidays recently. Fr Denis enjoyed sharing some of his life history with us and the children had lots of great questions ready for him. We wish Fr Denis all the best on his next deployment as a relieving priest.

Next Monday (May 27) marks the beginning of Reconciliation Week in Australia. We will be holding a liturgy led by the Year 6 class at 2pm in the hall, in recognition of this event. As always, our St Clare’s families are welcome to join us.

With Blessings,

Sharon Chappel

Term 2 Assemblies

 

Week 6	Year 4
Week 7	Year 6
Week 8	Year 3
Week 9	No assembly
Week 10	Assembly

As our children engage in weekly lessons around The Resilience Project, please remember that the parents of St Clare’s also have access to the fabulous resources in the Parent Hub section of The Resilience Project’s site. Check it out!

Persistent rain has cast a damp shadow over our athletic endeavors on the oval this week, but the students of St Clare’s remain undeterred. Despite the downpour, they have continued their training with unwavering determination. High jump practice now takes place in the sheltered Monte Falco area where students meticulously refine their scissor-kick technique. Across all year levels, Ball Games skills are being honed, and even our youngest learners—the prep students—have embraced healthy competition during their Ship/Shark/Shore games.

Last Friday, the determined 10-12 soccer team from St. Clare’s aimed their compass toward Castor Park in Mourilyan. Their mission? To conquer the field, despite the soggy terrain and sideways rain that seemed to defy gravity. Undeterred by the elements, our young athletes donned their Tully Flames jerseys—a blaze of orange against the grey backdrop. With unwavering resolve, they faced off against their opponents, their boots digging into the mud like anchors. And what a spectacle it was! Four games played; four victories claimed. The boys showcased not only their skills, but also their sportsmanship—a testament to the values instilled at St. Clare’s. Well played Billy, Oliver, Jaxson, Kace, Henry, Warrick, Jaxon and Lincoln. 

We also had 4 students make the trek to Yungaburra to compete in Peninsula trials for Cross Country: Layla, Heath, Madison and Nina. Despite the windy, muddy and cold conditions, all of these students put in their best effort to compete in a tough race. Congratulations to Layla who will now join the Peninsula team in the upcoming State Championships.

Letter Reminders were sent out 13/05/2024.  Due Date is 23/05/2024.

Thank you to those families who have made their payment for this term.

Please contact the school office if you did not receive your invoice so we can check your email address, or if you require a hardcopy of fees to make payment.

                  Please check your junk or spam mail.

Families have the option of paying weekly or fortnightly. Internet banking, or direct debit can be arranged with your bank. 

Please note:-

There is NO EFTPOS available at the school office. 

• Preferrably no cash but if paying in cash, we appreciate that correct money be given as we do not carry any change in the school office.
• If paying by Bpay or EFT direct debit or internet banking, please use the school bank account details shown on the term one statement.
• IMPORTANT: Please use your Ref: 966000….....(under Biller Code). This number is to be used when paying by Bpay, or EFT -direct debit, internet banking.
• Remittance slip at the bottom of the school account to be returned to the school office with ALL payments. (cash, cheque, direct debit or internet banking).

Thank you.

Bakers:   Chantel Lizzio    R Lund  (Cupcakes)

Friday  31/5/2024

Coordinator: M Vipiana   Helpers:  R Jones      K Marsilio  

Bakers:   J Kachel       R Salleras   (Cupcakes)

Thank you to everyone who purchased pies, we had a record amount of 914 pies delivered.  Thank you to the team at Tully Bakery and to the ladies that helped pack orders.

Marie

Fete Update No. 1

Fete Packs were sent home last week. These packs contain lots of information
regarding our upcoming annual school fete which this year will be held on Saturday 7th September.
We would love to see the roster filled by the end of this term. We ask that every
family give an hour of their time to help if possible. The fete generates money for the
school which benefits our children. We are always grateful to businesses, local and
far who donate prizes. For the night to be a success we require assistance
beforehand with fete baking which will commence in Term 3 and then helping on the
night on a stall/ BBQ or in the kitchen as the saying goes many hands make light
work.
Thank you to those parents who have been in contact with the committee so far and
have got their names down. The roster is attached to this newsletter to show where
we still need help.
If you require any information or would like to put your name down to help on a stall
please contact Marie on 0418 158 872 or Jess on 0448 688 001 or you can also
contact the Stall Convenor that you would like to help on.
Thank you, the fete committee:
Marie Vipiana, Jess Kachel, Kylie Morris, Tammy Clifford, Katrina Barrett, Tracy Dore
and Emily Probitts.