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Dear Parents and Carers,
Dear St Clare’s Community,
Last week we celebrated Catholic Education Week. This year's theme of A Spirited Tomorrow, was most certainly evident at the celebratory Mass in Innisfail. On Tuesday 27th, Good Counsel Primary & Good Counsel College, hosted students from all 6 of the Southern Deanery schools. Fr. Kerry Crowley and Fr. Hilary Flynn led us for the Mass. The St. Clare’s students' reverence and participation in the Mass is to be commended. After Mass we were very fortunate to have the opportunity to join with students from Good Counsel Primary and Good Counsel College, Innisfail, St. Rita's, Babinda, St. John’s, Silkwood and St. Rita’s, South Johnstone, for lunch and interesting and exciting activities. We thank all those involved in preparing this day for us. The Prep-Year 3 classes celebrated with a liturgy on Wednesday with Father Joby that focused on the story of the Good Samaritan. It was a wonderful celebration that reflected on St Clare’s values and symbols. It was also wonderful to hear the students sing the St Clare’s School song. Thank you to Mrs Andrews and class teachers for preparing students for this special celebration.
We also welcomed back Nerissa Camelleri, Kaitlyn Marsillio and Paula Brumley to St. Clare’s. Both Nerissa, Kaitlyn and Paula are working in supporting teacher roles this term. Kaitlyn is also delivering The Arts across the school. We are very thankful to these teachers, as their expertise is a valuable resource for our students. We also welcome to St. Clare’s, Paul Taylor. Paul will be taking up the position of grounds person. Paul has much experience in this field as he is also the grounds person at St. Rita’s, South Johnstone. We sincerely thank Paul for taking on this very important role and look forward to having him as part of the St. Clare’s community.
School Photos
School Photo Day is Tuesday 10th August. All students are to wear their Academic Uniforms please. Students' hair, accessories and shoes and socks also need to fit within St. Clare’s uniform expectations.
Feast Day Celebrations
On Friday 20th August our Feast Day Celebrations will take place. Mass at Holy Spirit Church will begin at 9:30 am followed by lunch and activities at Rotary Park. We hope that families will be able to join us and share the joy and excitement that this day brings.
Student Wellbeing Survey
In the coming week’s our students will complete a wellbeing survey. This has been done for the past few years. Results from the survey will enable us to better understand how we can support our students in their wellbeing and mental health. If you have any concerns about your child participating in the survey please contact your child’s teacher.
2021 Planning
We are in the beginning stages of planning for next year. I will be having staffing and budget meetings over coming months and it is always good to know of any changes in enrolment. If your family will not be continuing at St Clare’s in 2022 please advise by emailing principal.tully@cns.catholic.edu.au
Donations
I would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank some of our families for their
generosity to our community. The Fraser Family recently donated $1000 to the school to put towards student resources. We have ordered a huge amount of play equipment for the sandpits with this donation and hope to have it delivered ready for our beach day on the 20th August. This equipment will also be put to great use every other school day in our sand play areas. The Berge family recently had a container storage bin custom made and delivered to the school. This will allow us to collect containers for change and recycle! We are very humbled by the thoughtfulness shown by these families and indeed, all our families that give in both resources and their time, to support St. Clare’s and make our school great.
Upcoming P&F Meeting
The next P&F meeting is on Tuesday 17th August. These meetings are held in the Library and start at 7pm. The P&F consists of an Executive Committee: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, however all parents are part of the P&F and as such are welcomed to attend any of the meetings. Your voice and input is truly appreciated and valued, so join us if you can.
Uniform Policy
I have noticed a few hair cuts, jewellery and accessories lately that do not fit with the St. Clare’s Uniform Policy. I have included our uniform requirements in this Newsletter as a reminder of the expectations.Wishing you a blessed week ahead,
Karran Burzacott
Acting Principal
Welcome Community Hospitality
Feast of St Mary of the Cross (MacKillop) - 8th August.
Mary MacKillop’s feast day is this Sunday, 8th August. Mary is Australia’s first saint and she was a person who showed complete trust and faith in God. She didn’t worry about what she had because she wanted to focus on the things that really mattered. She loved the poor deeply and believed God would provide. Even when times were very tough. Mary trusted in God.
Homelessness Week
Mr Bob McIlroy spoke at the school assembly last Friday about Homelessness Week. If anyone would like to donate any household items for the homeless, could you please send them into the office. Suggested donations are: blankets, sheets, pillow, sleeping bags, toiletries (toothbrushes, soap, deodorant), that would be appreciated. Thank you.
Upcoming Catholic Feast Days in August
Sunday, 15th August – Feast of the Assumption of Mary. We celebrate Mary’s passing from this world into the glory of God. Mary was a person of faith and trust who loved her son Jesus, even when he did things she didn’t understand. We pray that we walk in Mary’s shoes and learn to be people of faith and hope willing to trust in God.
Tuesday, 17th August – Feast of St Clare of Montefalco. Clare was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis (Secular). She was canonized by Pope Leo XIII on December 8, 1881 and importantly, is our school saint. We will be having our biannual celebration at Mission Beach on Friday 20th August to celebrate St Clare’s Feast Day with Mass and a day at the beach.
With God’s blessings,
Helen Andrews
News from the Leader of Learning & Teaching
Parent Portal Update
Recent updates to our Parent Portal have included a calendar of events and photo library. Parent Portal is a one stop shop for school information, including links to PTO, our school Facebook page, recent photos, student report cards, forms and school policies. If you are having difficulty connecting to the Parent Portal, please email Chris Edwards cedwards@cns.catholic.edu.au
Online Writer’s Workshop
Last week, students from Years 3-6 participated in an online writer’s workshop. Classes attended various zoom sessions across the week with established Australian authors such as Jackie French, Andrew Daddo and more, learning their secrets for writing and creating books. Teachers will use resources from these sessions to continue to inspire a love of writing in our students.
Save the Date!
Book Week Dress Up Day Wednesday 25th August.
2021 Theme - Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds.
School Calendar
| AUG | ||
| 10 | School Photos | |
| 12-13 | Year 4 Camp | |
| 17 | St Clare's Feast | |
| 17 | Science Discovery | |
| 17 | P&F Meeting | |
| 20 | St Clare's Mass and Beach Day | |
| 23 | Book Week | |
| 25 | Book Week Dress Up Day | |
| SEP | ||
| 2 | NAIDOC Day Activities | |
| 3 | Pupli Free Day | |
| 17 | Last Day Term 3 | |
Term 3
Assembly Classes: Wk 4 - Prep & Wk 5 - Yr 5
Other Weeks Wk 6 - No Assembly, Wk 7 - Yr 4, Wk 8 - No Assembly, Wk 9 - Yr 1, Wk 10 - Yr 2.
Invoices were sent by email to all parents on Thursday, 15th July.
Due date for fees to be paid was Thursday, 29th July.
Please contact the school office if you do not receive the 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, fortnightly, internet banking, or direct debt can be arranged with your bank.
Please note:-
There is NO EFTPOS available at the school office.
- 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 debt, internet banking.
- Remittance slip at the bottom of the school account to be returned to the school office with ALL payments. (cash, cheque, direct debt or internet banking).
Thank you.
School Photos will be Tuesday 10th August, 2021.
Ordering via envelopes or online
See attached flyer for online ordering.
We have had a busy couple of weeks in sport with a number of students representing our school.
Congratulations to Madeleine for representing the Peninsula Region at the Queensland School Sport 10-19yrs Cross Country Championships over the weekend. Madeleine placed 28th in a field of 67 competitors in the 3km individual race and also ran in the 5 x 1km relay. Well done Madeleine.
Congratulations to Bailey for representing the Peninsula Region at the Queensland School Sport 11-12yrs Rugby Union Championships over the past four days. The Peninsula team tied with Met West for 3rd place overall and were awarded the trophy for the country regions at the championships. Well done Bailey!
St. Clare's students enjoyed the Cassowary Coast Southern District Track & Field Carnival last week. We are very proud to have been in second place to Murray River Upper for the Overall School Aggregate Shield and to have a shared win of the Relay Shield with Mission Beach State School. Most of all we were very proud of the effort and sportsmanship displayed by our students. Special congratulations to Maisy for outstanding results and being awarded the 9yr Girls' Age Champion! We also had a student break a record in the 9yrs discus, congratulations to Chase Frumento for setting a new record of 17.57m. Well done!
Academic Award
Back Row: Jia, Cooper
Front Row: Charlie, Jaxson
Back Row: Amelia, Brody, Blair
Front Row: Henry, Willow, Quinn
Friday 6/8/2021 -
Coordinator: R Lizzio Helpers: L Robertson J Kachel
Bakers: K La Spina G Parsons (Cupcakes)
Friday 13/8/2021 -
Coordinator: C Aspinall Helpers: K Maloney J Solien
Bakers: F Cooke L Morris (Cupcakes)
Please note if you are putting lots of coin into your child’s brown paper bag for Tuckshop can you please put the coin in a ziplock bag first. Some of the brown paper bags are ripping and money is falling out. Please ensure that amount of coin is in a ziplock bag.
Thank you for your cooperation
FETE UPDATE
Hi Families,
As the Fete approaches we have sent out a hard copy with the eldest in the family of a few important reminders. Also between now and the fete we will have a weekly focus on social media and Seesaw just to jog our memory of what is happening, this week Raffle Tickets.
RAFFLE TICKETS: We have awesome prizes that have all been donated by local businesses and we would love to sell as many tickets as possible, if you haven’t sold your tickets yet please do so and return them to the school office.
CAKE STALL: Lamingtons and Peach Blossoms are still available to purchase, pre-sale will finish in the next few weeks or until sold out so don't miss out. A huge thank you to our volunteers, anyone that can lend a hand, we meet in the Tuckshop every Tuesday from 8.30am, anytime you can spare is greatly appreciated. For more information contact Maria Calleja on 0400898104.
LOURDES HILL COLLEGE, BRISBANE - REUNION – All students who attended Lourdes hill College, Brisbane in:
1966 – Year 8, 1967 – Year 9, 1968 – Year 10, 1969 – Year 11 and 1970 – Year 12, are invited to attend the Reunion of the 1966-1970 Cohort on Saturday 16 October at Lourdes Hill College.
For enquiries, please contact:
Maree Foley (Stanton) maree_foley@hotmail.