Dear St Clare's Community,

Welcome to Week 10! It is hard to grasp that we are about to break for holidays after what has been quite a disruptive term. I would sincerely like all staff for the amazing effort that they have put into ensuring that our students have continued with their learning. I am constantly humbled and deeply grateful for the passion with which the staff of St. Clare’s take on the challenges each and every day, and wish all staff some time over the break to take a moment to recharge the batteries.

To our students and their families, again thank you for your support over the term. Many of you have been impacted by having to isolate during the term and the way that you have helped to support your children through some learning while at home is truly appreciated. Likewise, I do hope that you have the opportunity to spend some time together as a family over the break, ready to start fresh in Term 2.

While it is easy to find the challenges close to us overwhelming at times, we do not need to look far to see that we are quite blessed. With the recent flooding in QLD and NSW and the conflict in Ukraine, I am reminded how very fortunate we are and thank you for generously donating to the flood appeal through ‘Give a Fiver for the Floods’ and St.Patrick’s Day. I also invite you to join me in taking a moment of prayer for the people of Ukraine during this time.

We are about to enter into the holiest time of the year, with April 14 marking Holy Thursday and the beginning of the Triduum. These days, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday are our way of remembering and reflecting on Jesus’ final days on earth and His glorious resurrection.                 
Holy Week for Christians is a very special  time. It is a week during which we do things that we don’t usually do and hear things we usually don’t hear. Holy Week is definitely a week with a difference and spiritually rewarding for Christians who, willingly, are part of its unfolding.

Cross Country

Congratulations to everyone for a wonderful Cross Country Carnival last week, particularly to the students that participated with such enthusiasm, digging deep to find the determination to compete. Well done to Cooby for taking out the honors and securing a win in 2022! Special mention to Mrs Mason, a lot of extra work goes into an event like this, especially when it is so well organised. We also thank those that helped on the day, with set up, jobs throughout the event and all parents that attended and supported  - thank you!

ANZAC day

ANZAC Day 2022 falls on the Monday of Week 2. As with previous years we hope to see a large number of St. Clare’s families in attendance at the official ceremony held at Mitchell Park. We will send out further information concerning the march  meeting place and time in Week 1. All students are asked to wear formal uniforms and  school hats.

Thank you Teitzel’s IGA Tully

A huge thank you to Teitzel’s Iga Tully Community Chest for sending through $400 to the school. This is a wonderful initiative and we also thank the members of the community for their support.

Blessing to you all for the week ahead and Easter.

Take Care,
Karran Burzacott
Principal

Welcome   Community   Hospitality

It is hard to believe that we are at the end of Term 1 already. What a busy term it has been! We are grateful for the generosity of our families who have supported our many fundraisers this term, donating to the flood victims in Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales, along with our Project Compassion collections. Our school has raised over $1 000 for these combined charities through donations, a pancake breakfast, jelly cups and ice creams. I commend the Year 6 Stewardship team as they proved themselves to be responsible and keen participants in every aspect when running these fundraisers.  If there are children who would still like to bring in some change from home, our Project Compassion collections will continue until this Friday.

Plans for this year’s Sacramental Program are currently being finalised and information will be handed out to interested families in the very near future. The Sacramental Program is open to students in Year 4 and above who have been baptised in a Catholic church. 

As Easter falls at the end of the school holidays, we will be recognising it before the holidays. The Year 5 class has been busy working on a performance to share with the school community. We will be presenting Jesus’ Final Journey in the hall this Thursday at 2pm. All are welcome to attend.

With Blessings
Sharon Chappel

School Calendar 2022

Good afternoon friends and families, from the 27th March to the 18th of April, our Diocese of schools will be undertaking a significant upgrade to its finance software. As a result, we will not be able to issue any finance documents relating to your accounts until 19 April. We expect there will be no changes to your account details, this means that any payments you make over this period will still be recorded against your existing account. Please note that we will not have access to our system at this time and we won't be able to process any refunds or discount/concession adjustments until at least 19 April. We expect school fees for term 2 can be issued in week 3 or 4 at the latest.

TERM 2 - TUITION FEES 

HCC Discount Scheme - For any new families/legal guardian - Card is to be in the name of the person responsible for fee payment.

“Families who are eligible for the Health Care Care/Pension Card discount should ensure they complete an HCC Tuition Fee Discount Scheme Form and provide a copy of their health care card. HCC Tuition Fee Discount Scheme Form can be completed and a copy of card can be done at the school office.

Due date for this is Friday, 22nd April 2022 no later than 1pm.

Any applicants with an expired card are also required to re-apply before the Term 2 School Fees are generated.

School Photos will be Monday 16th May, 2022.  More information will be provided next Term. 

Payment of outstanding fees need to be paid by end of this week. 

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

Thank you to all families who have made their payment.

We have an amount of $500 that was deposited into the school Bpay account. This transaction was on the 15th Feb with no reference number and no remittance advise was sent to the school office. This amount cannot be posted to a family until we have the reference number. 

Parent is required to contact the school office and supply their bank transaction receipt so it can be cross checked with details in the Bpay account.

Thank you.

Friday  1/4/2022 - 

Coordinator: M Vipiana  Helpers: C Lizzio  L Robertson

Bakers:  M Vipiana (Cupcakes)

Fete Update 1:

Hello, St Clare’s Fete is on Saturday the 20^th August and this year’s theme is, “DREAM WITH DISNEY”. Due to other events happening in our area we have had to move the fete earlier for 2022.

From now until the fete we are hoping to have an update in our fortnightly newsletter of what is happening and the progress, after all this event is for OUR children who attend our lovely school.

Fete packs will go home week 1 of next term with the eldest child in the family. Once these go home if you can help please send in the helper slip back into the school or let one of the Fete committee know. You only have to be on a stall for an hour, we also need help before the fete and to clean up the day after. Our fete is the only one that still happens in our area annually, we make great money that benefits our school in the form of being able to purchase resources, new technology and sporting equipment.

It is always such a great night that brings our school and wider community together but for it to be a success we need your help.

Any questions please let us know.

 Alicia Johnston, Kylie Morris, Marie Vipiana, Alice McNamara, Tammy Clifford and Jess Kachel.

Pie Orders close TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY 30TH MARCH AT 9AM. orders to be
placed via the Flexischools app. If you haven't placed your order please do so ASAP.

Thanks

Marie

Do you have any old Woomera or Cooby shirts at home that your children have outgrown?
If so, we would love to see them handed in to the office for students who are new to our school.
Thanks!

Term 1, 2022
Week 8

St. Clare’s Way Award

Back:  Evie, Quinn, Leah, Seth
Front:  Christian, Charlotte

Academic Award

Back:  Blair, Laine, Clay
Middle:  Billy, Finn, Ashton, Christopher
Front:  Mia, Nash, Rohan

Social & Emotional Learning Award

Chloe and Blair