Dear St Clare's Community,

Welcome to Term 4!

October is the month of the Rosary which is a meditation on the life of Jesus and Mary and was developed as a breathing prayer. The name Rosary comes from the Latin word rosarium which means “rose garden”. In the Middle Ages, Mary was often called “Rose” and the name eventually became Rosary. In modern times Popes have encouraged Catholics to pray the Rosary. It is a form of contemplative prayer, mental and vocal prayer, which brings God’s blessings on the Church.

Staffing Update

Mrs Helen Andrews will be on leave for all of Term 4. It is with a very heavy heart that I pass this news on to our community, Helen will be undergoing treatment for cancer. Please keep Helen and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Mrs Sharon Chappel will be taking on some of the RE aspects of Helen’s role, with Ms Jamilla Dressler taking the Year 5 class one day per week. Mrs Kaitlyn Marsilio will be taking on some of the Diversity aspects of Helen’s role. I sincerely thank all three of these teachers for their flexibility to accommodate these changes. Mrs Chris Edwards and myself will take on the remaining aspects of Helen’s role.

As you can tell from the outline above, Helen provides support in many different areas at St. Clare’s and we will most certainly miss her expertise, passion and knowledge this term. We wish her all the best and keep her close in our hearts and prayers as she navigates the road ahead.

Mrs Jo Wall will be on long service leave for Week 3. Mrs Cherie Jenkins and Mrs Kaitlyn Marsilio will take the Year 3 class.

This week we welcome Pre-Service teacher, Sashenka Franich to the Year 2 classroom. Sashenka is undergoing her first practical placement and we wish her well.

Teaching positions for 2022 are still being finalised and I will share this information with you as soon as this is done.

Building Opening

We now have a date for the official opening of the Junior Precinct. A liturgy will be held on Tuesday 9th November at 12pm. More information will follow.

Swimming Program

Our swimming program was due to commence this week; however, due to the delays in the pool opening it now looks likely we will start in Week 4. We are awaiting confirmation that the pool will be ready to use and will keep you updated. In the event that we do start in Week 4, Prep, Year 1 & Year 2 will go to the pool on Wednesdays and Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 will go on Fridays.

Prep Transition

This week we welcome many excited children to our first day of Prep Transition for Prep 2022. We will be running a 5 week program led by Ms Gita Sima and Mrs Pauline Colombini (Teacher Aide). We all look forward to getting to know our 2022 prep students as they  visit St. Clare’s each week.

St Gerard Feast Day

The St. Gerard Committee are holding the Feast of St. Gerard Celebrations on Saturday 16th October. The afternoon will begin with a Mass at 2:30pm. More information can be found in the flyer attached to this Newsletter.  Please contact the parish office for further information.

Tree Removal

I would like to acknowledge the generosity of the Cassowary Coast River Improvement Trust, who covered the considerable costs associated with the removal of a very large Milky Pine from the creek bed. This tree was removed during the holidays as it had several dead branches that may be in danger of falling. We thank the Cassowary Coast River Improvement Trust for helping make St. Clare’s a safer place for our students. I would also like to acknowledge Bob McIllroy from the Parish for working with the Cassowary Coast River Improvement Trust.

Best wishes for the week ahead,

Karran Burzacott
Principal

Leader of Learning and Teaching

Term Overviews

Teachers will send home an overview of the concepts being covered in Term 4 some time this week. 

World of Maths Visit

We have invited World of Maths (a travelling, interactive Maths Workshop) to visit our school on October 25th. World of Maths offers an ideal opportunity for students to see how Maths is applied to everyday life situations and to explore Maths in a hands-on environment. Students are encouraged to communicate their ideas and answers with other students in small teams, working together.  Students will gain insight into problem solving, working in teams, and explore various mathematical concepts which are part of their curriculum this term. It is a highly engaging session which will show that Maths is everywhere and is important and of course, that Maths can be fun!

All year levels will be participating.  

Squid Game

You may be aware that Netflix is currently screening a very popular series, Squid Game. There have been concerns about the content of this series expressed by some parents. For further information about the suitability of this series and the wider reach Squid Game has through other digital media platforms, please have a look at the sites below:

https://www.deseret.com/2021/10/8/22714749/squid-game-explainer-what-to-know

https://www.siparent.com/what-parents-need-to-know-about-squid-game/

School Calendar

Congratulations to our wonderful rugby league side who succeeded in winning the Jim Graham Cup before the holidays. We thank Mr Emmi and Mr Durighello for coaching the side and Mrs Chappel for Managing.

Adam Stubbings

Friday 08/10/2021 - 

Friday  15/10/2021 - 

Coordinator: C Aspinall  Helpers: R Hodgson  J  Kachel

Bakers: S Lizzio S Noonan (Cupcakes)

Friday 22/10/2021 -

Coordinator: R Lizzio  Helpers: F Davern K Slattery 

Bakers: A Bevan  K Kampe  (Cupcakes)

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

Book Fair is coming to St. Clare’s School, operating from the library.
Monday November 1^st to Friday November 5^th, 2021.

 Scholastic Book Fair is the perfect place for children to discover
A love of books and ignite a lifelong passion for reading.
Come into the library and browse with your child to select
Your choices and pay for your books at the Book Fair.

 You are invited to purchase and donate a book which will
make a welcome addition to the school library,
a commemorative bookplate will be placed inside the book with
your family or child’s name.

 When you buy a book/s your child will go into a draw for a free
book of their choice from the fair,
the draw will take place the following Monday.

 Remember this is a great time to buy for Christmas gift giving.
Brochure will be given at a future date.

 Hope to see you at the Book Fair.

Invoices were sent by email to all parents on Thursday, 7th October.
Due date for fees to be paid is Thursday, 21st October.

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.

If anyone would like to sponsor swimming trophies for the boys only for St Clare's Swimming Carnival please contract the school office.

Your contribution towards trophies will be greatly appreciated.

St Gerard Feast will be celebrated on Saturday 16^th October 2021.

St Gerard committee extends an invitation to families with children who may be interested in dressing in traditional costume to attend the mass and the procession that follows along Mars Street.

We will provide them all with a drink and gelato to help survive the afternoon in the warm conditions of Tully.

Please note the mass is scheduled for 2:30pm and the procession will be approximately at 3:30pm straight afterwards.

We have all the traditional costumes. To arrange finding a suitable and proper sized costume for your child please contact Gina Dibella on 0428 681 566.

St. GERARD MAJELLA TULLY PARISH COMMITTEE