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Dear Parents, Staff and Students
As we come to the close of another school term we all look back at the wonderful experiences our students have had this term, both academically and extra-curricular. Thank you to all staff and parents who have assisted in allowing all this to happen for the benefit of our students. To all staff, students and families I wish you a wonderful spring vacation. Term Four commences on Tuesday October 8th.
This week our Yr 5 & 6 students compete in the Cricket T20 competition in Tully on Wednesday and Mary Mills Netball and Jim Graham Football in Cairns on Friday. Thank you to all parents who are assisting with transport for these events and helping with managing teams. We wish our students a great experience and the best of luck on the two days.
Our P-2 students are excited about their U8’s day this Friday and staff are busy getting ready for fun activities and some outdoor challenges.
Our Fete on Saturday September 7th was once again a wonderful testament to the community we live in. Our students were the focus at the commencement of the night with their amazing dance performances. We thank our staff and parents who prepare our students for the performances leading up to the fete.
Food was in plentiful supply and the prizes were of the highest quality. A special thank you to our Fete Convenors (Kylie, Cheryl, Marie, Jane and Alice), and our P & F Executive (Andrew, John, Kate and Vanessa), along with all those who convened and volunteered on stalls. Your help leading up to the fete and on the night is what allows the night to run so successfully.
This week we have a few teachers on leave and I thank the dedicated and capable teachers who are replacing them. Please liaise directly with them for any student matters or contact the office to pass on a message.
Enjoy the vacation period and your valued family time.
Narelle Harney
From the APRE’s Desk
Welcome Community Hospitality
The Spirit of St Clare’s was given the opportunity to shine once again during our Fete last Saturday. We are thankful for the united efforts of the school community to put together an event which harnesses our Charism of Welcome, Community and Hospitality!
International Day of Peace
This coming Sunday is International Day of Peace with the 2019 theme being ‘Climate Action for Peace’. Taking immediate action to address climate change is one way of protecting and promoting world peace.
Let us pray:
God of green and vibrant growing,
you call us to care for the earth and make it a place of peace.
May we listen deeply to the cry of earth and act for climate change
so that our beautiful earth may continue to sustain herself and all her people may live in harmony and freedom.
We pray in the name of Jesus,
who walked on the earth and now lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever.
Amen.
(Sourced from the LiturgyPrayerRitual website)
Previewing October of Term 4…
NAIDOC celebrations in Week 2
On Wednesday, 16th October we are planning some activities for each class to celebrate a special NAIDOC Day as NAIDOC Week was celebrated during the July holidays. We will finish the celebrations in St Clare’s Prayer Garden with a whole school prayer lead by the Stewardship Team. More information will follow early next term.
On Friday, 25th October students will be invited to wear a red shirt in recognition of ‘Day for Daniel’ and this day also recognises the important work of teachers, with ‘World Teacher’s Day’ being celebrated.
On Monday, 28th October you are invited to join us in celebrating a Whole School Reconciliation liturgy at 9am in St Clare’s Church.
Thank you all for helping contribute to a successful Term 3 and may the Grace of God be with you throughout the upcoming school holidays.
Kath Kennedy
SPORT NEWS
T20 Blast Cricket – Cassowary Coast South
Year 5 and 6 students are attending the T20 Blast Cricket tomorrow at the Kim Carrol Soccer Fields/Mick Miller Cricket Grounds with Mrs Chappel & Mrs Jenkins. In advance, we thank all the parents assisting with transport and team management.
Mary Mills Catholic Schools’ Netball Carnival
Year 5 and 6 girls will attend the Mary Mills Netball Carnival this Friday 20th September in Cairns with Mrs Chappel & Mrs Jenkins. Many thanks to the parents who have committed to transporting and assisting on the day!
Jim Graham Catholic Schools’ Rugby League Cup
Chace Crema, Dean Giardina, Peter Solien, Hamish Gilbert and Jared Nash will be attending the Jim Graham Catholic Schools’ Rugby League Cup this Friday 20th September in Cairns. The boys will join Mr Russell and his team from St. John’s. We thank Mr Giardina who will be helping Mr Russell and the parents who will be attending to transport the children.
St. Clare’s School Swimming Program
Our 6 week school swimming program will commence next term in Week 2, Tuesday 15th & Thursday 17th October.
Generally, our swimming timetable will be for Tuesdays and Wednesdays, however, in our first week of swimming St. John’s School have the pool booked on Wednesday 16th for their school swimming carnival so we will take the Prep and Year 1 class on the Thursday 17th October for that week.
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Tuesday 15th, 22nd & 29th October Tuesday 5th, 12th & 19th November |
Thursday 17th October Wednesday 23rd & 30th October Wednesday 6th, 13th & 20th November |
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9:00am |
Year 5 |
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10:00am |
Year 6 |
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11:00am |
Lunch break |
Lunch break |
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11:40am |
Year 2 |
Prep |
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12:40pm |
Year 3 |
Year 1 |
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1:40pm |
Short break |
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1:50pm |
Year 4 |
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Our swimming carnival is scheduled for Friday 29th November.
We have attained a sporting schools grant allowing us to meet all staffing and supervision requirements to run a quality swimming program. Additional parental assistance and involvement is always welcome and appreciated. Please email cjenkins@cns.catholic.edu.au if you are interested in assisting. It is preferred that parents are available to commit to the same time-slot each week for consistency.
Each week, children will be required to have appropriate swimwear, a rashie/sunshirt, towel, goggles, their hat, sunscreen (applied beforehand), thongs and a swimming bag. Please make sure all items are clearly labelled.
In Week 1 next term, a survey will be sent out to Prep students and new students to ascertain prior knowledge/experience. Parents are also encouraged to discuss any concerns with Mrs Jenkins.
SEL Awards Term 3 Week 8
Back Row: Declan Slattery, Nollie Uitenweerde, Jeffrey Boisen, Kassidy Dore, Holly Maifredi, Peter Solien, Riley Berge, Corrinne Field
Front Row: Holly LaSpina, Shiloh Spencer, Luke Sorbello, Phoebe Hansen-Polzin, Layla Morris, Jack McAvoy
SEL Awards Term 3 Week 9
Back Row: Jackson Solien, Alex Bradley, Brianna Liddle, Meg Chappel, Ruby Wilson,
Front Row: Ben Langdon, Annika Duiker, Chloe Lizzio, Riya Singh, Sophie Pietrobon, Maisy Chappel, Oliver Barra, Summer Sichter Santolin, Zebb Boisen.
School Calendar
| September | |||
| 18 | T20 Blast Cricket- Tully | ||
| 20 | Mary Mills Netball Carnival- Cairns -Yr 5 & 6 Girls | ||
| Jim Graham Catholic Schools' Rugby League Cup- Cairns - Yr 5 & 6 Boys | |||
| School closes for Term 3 | |||
| October | |||
| 7 | Queen's Birthday Holiday | ||
| 8 | School commences for Term 4 | ||
| 9-11 | Camp Yr 6 | ||
| 16 | 9-11 am | Prep Transition commences | |
| 17 | 10am | Bravehearts Visit Prep - Yr 2 |
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY - School Assembly this Friday at 8.40am
Wk 10 - Presented by Yr 3
All parents and friends are invited to attend.
Term 4
Assembly Classes: Wk 1 - General, Wk 2 - Yr 5, Wk 3 - Yr 4,
Wk 4 - Yr 3, Wk 5 - Yr 6, Wk 6 - Prep, Wk 7 - Yr 2, Wk 8 - No Assembly-Swimming Carnival, Wk 9 - No Assembly - End of Year Mass.
School Fees Outstanding
Thank you to all families who have made their payment or are paying by direct debit or bpay.
Please continue with payments over the holidays so your school fee balance will be paid in full or for those that continue payments this will total into credit for their Term 4 school fees.
Thank you.
Preparation for Term 4 School Fees
HCC Discount Scheme
“Families who are eligible for the Health Care Care/Pension Card discount should ensure their applications are received in the main office by THIS THURSDAY, 19th September 2019.
Any applicants with an expired card are also required to re-apply.
Please make sure you come into the office so you can complete a new form and a copy of HCC card will be required.
Lost Property Bin
Please empty bin before this Friday. Any unclaimed items will be forwarded to St. Vincent De Paul.
School Holidays
School closes this Friday at 3pm for Term 3 and will resume for Term 4 on Tuesday, 8th October.
Enjoy and stay safe throughout the holidays!
TUCKSHOP ROSTER - Term 3
Friday 20/9/19
Coordinator - R Lizzio
Helpers - C Bowden J Solien
Bakers- J McAvoy K Kampe (Cupcakes)
Fete News!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.
To the students, thank you so much for the wonderful dancing that your classes put on, everyone put in so much effort and you all should be very proud of yourselves. To those who entered the colouring competition thank you very much and congratulations to all the winners and runners up. A special thanks to Mrs Korma Byrnes for being the judge.
To the Staff of St Clare’s, thank you so much for your dedication and involvement in the 2019 Fete. We are lucky to have such wonderful heads of the school, teachers, school officers and office administration. Thank you also to the staff that helped out on stalls the night of the fete, setting up and packing up.
To the parents of St Clare’s, this fete would not have been possible without you. Everyone is part of the P&F, and that is something we all must remember. This was evident with all the tremendous help we had before, during and after the fete. Thank you to those parents who gave up so much of their time to help. To our outgoing parents who finish at St Clare’s this year I know for a fact a lot of you have given so many years of dedication to our school fetes and we will miss you guys next year, but we look forward to seeing new families step up and help out.
To those businesses that donated prizes or cash donations, local and away, thank you so much. Without your kindness and generosity we would not have been able to have the raffles and 100 prizes in our cent sale. Sponsorship also helped pay for advertising and other expenses. As a community we must shop locally and support those who support us.
If you would like to be involved next year we look forward to seeing you at the P&F Meetings.
Thank you again,
2019 Fete Committee.
Take A Kid Fishing Day
Sunday 22nd September Hull Heads Coastguard Park. Free entry but all entrants must be registered and accompanied by an adult. Great prizes for kids and catches of all sizes! Registration forms from Tackle World, Cavs and other Tully retailers!
