Dear St Clare's Community,

Heart of St. Clare’s

You may have noticed that a sculpture has been added to the garden. The Heart of St. Clare’s icon has been created to commemorate our namesake. During her last

days, St. Clare of Montefalco, revealed that in her heart she carried the impression of the Cross of Christ. After her death her sisters were anxious to verify the truth of her assertions, and when her heart was examined, it was found to depict symbols of the passion of Christ.

A very special and gratitude filled thank you to Garry O’Kane who brought this concept to life. The Heart of St. Clare’s icon truly captures the spirit of St. Clare’s that we hold deep in our hearts. In the coming weeks, we will have Fr. Joby bless this new addition.

World Teacher's Day

Friday 29th October is World Teacher's Day. I would like to acknowledge and thank all the staff at St. Clare’s for always working towards providing the best possible opportunities for our students.

Thank you Teitzel’s IGA Tully

A huge thank you to Teitzel’s Iga Tully Community Chest for sending through $335 to the school. This is a wonderful initiative and we also thank the members of the community for their support.

Swimming

We have been advised that there are further delays in the re-opening of the Tully Pool. At this stage we have been told that it will not be before Monday November 1st. We will keep you posted!

2022 Staffing

Please see below a list of staff for the 2022 school year. Teaching staff have been allocated a class, however this is always subject to change should any unforeseen staffing changes occur.

Karran Burzacott - Principal
Helen Andrews - APRE / Leader of Diversity
Chris Edwards - Leader of Diversity / Leader of Learning and Teaching
Rosanna O’Kane - Admin & Finance
Antonina Dal Zilio - Admin Support
Vera Borgna - Library Assistant / Admin Support / WHS Officer
Gita Sima  - Prep
Zanelle Collins - Year 1
Georgia Moloney - Year 2
Adam Stubbings - Year 3
Jessica Lang - Year 4
Sharon Chappel - Year 5
Kaitlyn Marsilio & Cherie Jenkins - Year 6
Kate Mason - HPE
Jo Wall - The Arts
Pauline Colombini - Student Support Officer
Alicia Johnson - Student Support Officer
Marie Vipiana - Student Support Officer / Tuckshop
Steph Grimaz - Student Support Officer
Jenny Sollitt - Student Support Officer
Carla Low - Student Support Officer
Temara Guiliany - Student Support Officer
Jodie Costa - Cleaner
TBA - Groundsperson
TBA - Indigenous Liaison Officer

Day for Daniel & Crazy Socks

Friday 29th October is going to be a very hectic day! There is so much happening this term that we have decided to combine two very special days. Students are able to wear a red shirt (with usual school shorts), to acknowledge Day for Daniel and a pair of crazy socks for Caritas’ annual ‘Sock it to Poverty’ campaign. All students participating are asked to bring in a donation.

Satisfaction Survey

Parents, staff and Year 5 & 6 students have been invited to participate in the School results Survey. An email with the link to this survey was sent out on 20th October and the survey closes 3rd November. I encourage you to participate in this survey, as findings from the survey are used to inform future decisions and direction of the school.

Homework  Policy

The St. Clare’s Homework Policy has been reviewed and updated. The St. Clare’s School Board, along with staff have worked together in the review of this document. The changes were then approved by the school board. The updated policy is attached later in this newsletter.

Blessings for the week ahead,

Karran Burzacott
Principal

Premier’s Reading Challenge

This year, more than 2.39 million books were read across the state. Congratulations to those St. Clare’s students who contributed to that amazing statistic.  Certificates have been handed out to those who completed the challenge.  Well done!

World Of Maths

Students from Prep - Year 6 enjoyed an interactive session with the World of Maths Team yesterday.  They were challenged to use their mathematical thinking and reasoning skills to solve a variety of hands-on problems. The students all worked collaboratively and enjoyed the challenge.

 

Bravehearts

Prep - Year 2 enjoyed a visit with Ditto and Bravehearts on Wednesday. They heard some important safety messages and had some fun while doing it.  Ditto is always a huge hit with the students.  Thanks Ditto!

NRL Visit

On Wednesday 20th October we were lucky to have a visit from NRL players Thomas Flegler and Jake Clifford, along with David from the QRL, Atul from NRL development and Anthony Emmi from Tully Rugby League to deliver the Inspire program.

As former students of our school it was wonderful to have Thomas and Jake visit and tell their story about how they have established themselves in the NRL and how they have navigated life as professional athletes.  Their messages of resilience and never giving up were very well received. We are very proud of their achievements and more importantly, the generous and kind young men they have grown into.  True St. Clare’s values!

On Friday the 22nd of October we had four students travel to Cairns to compete in Peninsula trials for 12-14 years baseball. Well done to Makayla, Hannah, Jackson and Riley, with Riley being selected in the Peninsula team, congratulations Riley. 

Next Friday the 5th of November we will be wishing Hannah all the best as she competes in Cairns to gain selection in 13-19 years Peninsula team.

Congratulations to Case and Madeleine for representing the Peninsula Region at the Queensland School Sport 10-12yrs Touch Football Championships at Townsville last week.   Well done to you both!

Adam Stubbings

School Calendar

Friday 22/10/2021 - 

Friday  29/10/2021 - 

Coordinator: C Aspinall  Helpers: J Solien  C Quabba

Bakers: J Burns R Salleras (Cupcakes)

Friday 5/11/2021 -

Coordinator: J Berge  Helpers: L Silvestro  T Dore 

Bakers: Chantel Lizzio  R Churchill  (Cupcakes)

Book Fair will be operating every day next week in the school library.
Commencing Monday November 1st to Friday 5^th, 2021,
from 8am to 9 am, and 3pm to 3.30 pm daily. 

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
your child to preselect some possible choices and
pay for your books at the Book Fair.

 Have fun choosing books together! 

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 book fair.
Every book sold receives a free ticket, drawn after
the Book Fair closes.

It is also a great time to buy for Christmas gift giving.

Brochure has been given to each child today.

Hope to see you at the Book Fair

Catholic Missions Mini-Fete!!! 

Wednesday 10^th November (Week 6) is our annual Mini-Fete.

We are kindly requesting donations for sweets, lollies, baked goods, chocolate bars and popcorn bags for our sweet stall as well as any pre-loved trash and treasure.

Please fill out the slip below if you are able to donate any of the listed items OR simply bring them to the Year 6 room.

These can be brought in prior to, or if it’s baked goods, the morning of the mini-fete. We look forward to seeing you there!
With thanks…

Mrs Dressler and the Year 6 students

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MINI FETE RETURN SLIP

Our family will cook or donate:  
      (please circle)           

            Lolly Bags         Fudge           Chocolate Slice

            Toffee              Cup Cakes      Watermelon

            Popcorn           Chocolate Crackles

            Chocolates –  bags & bars    Choc-chips

            Ice-cream sauce     Mini marshmallows      Tin of Milo

            Popping candy      Maltesers     Sprinkles     Gummy Bears

            Pre-loved items (for trash or treasure)

     


 □ Family name:____________________________________

 Please return this slip to Mrs Dressler.

Reminder statement was sent out last Friday.

Payment is due Friday 5th November.

Payment of outstanding fees would be appreciated as soon as possible. 

Please contact the principal if you have any issues of concerns. 

Thank you to all families who have made their payment.