Dear St Clare's Community,

Welcome back to Term 2. I hope all families were able to refresh over the Easter break ready for another wonderful term at school.  As always, Term 2 is a busy one with many sporting events and we continue to pray for fine weather, especially for the Athletics Carnival in Week 10. Other things on this term include NAPLAN, School Performance Tour, Tully Read to Me Day, Biggest Morning Tea, National Simultaneous Storytime and the inaugural St. Clare’s Chess Competition!

Over the holidays some work has been carried out, the painters have been busy refreshing all the handrails, repainting the shapes in the Maths Garden and painting over the mural on the back wall of the tuckshop. We hope to replace the mural with a more contemporary artwork that reflects the St. Clare’s Community. The very talented Mrs Jo Wall has been working on some ideas and the preliminary sketches that I have been lucky enough to see look amazing - so watch this space! A sound system has been installed in Montefalco, we are just waiting for some electrical work to be done, and it will be finalised, ready for the fete in August.

Staffing update

Mrs Jessica Lang will commence her parental leave this term, her last being Friday 13th May, at this stage returning in Term 4. The process to replace Mrs Lang has been underway for quite some time and while the critical shortage of teachers across the state is impacting on this process, I am very hopeful that I will be able to provide news on replacing Mrs Lang for her leave soon.

We are also seeking a grounds/ maintenance person to keep St. Clare’s looking as wonderful as it has under the care of Paul Taylor. This position is for approximately 17 hours per week, days and times are flexible and would suit a keen gardener with some basic maintenance skills. If you are interested, or know someone who may be suitable for this, please contact me for more information.

St. Gerard Committee

The St. Gerard Committee has also been busy, helping to replace the gravel outside the entrance of the Church and getting ready to install some bench seating around the school. I sincerely thank the committee

School Uniform

Just a reminder that our uniform days are:

• Academic Uniform - Monday, Wednesday & Friday
• Sports Uniform - Tuesday & Thursday

With the cooler weather approaching please remember to ensure jumpers are labelled clearly with your child's name. Jumpers are frequently left behind. Jumpers worn at school are to be navy.

Hair – Long/shoulder length hair must be tied back or plaited as it discourages headlice and is a recommended practice by Peninsula Health.

Jewellery – One pair of sleepers/studs in ears only. Chains and rings should be kept at home and not be worn to school. Signet rings may be worn. Watches are allowed. A chain with a religious medal/cross is allowed. No other form of jewellery is to be worn.

Hat – A school hat is part of the uniform and must be worn to school each day.

School Photos

Photo envelopes went home last week in preparation for school photos on 16th May. Academic Uniform is to be worn for photos.

Parents & Friends Meeting

Our next Parents & Friends meeting takes place next Monday 9th May commencing at 6pm. All parents are invited to attend our P&F meetings. 

Wishing you all the best for the weeks ahead,

Karran Burzacott
Principal

Welcome   Community   Hospitality

Welcome back to Term 2! I hope that our St Clare’s families have had a restful Easter break and are ready for the business that this Term will bring. Last week, pamphlets regarding the 2022 Sacramental Program were handed out to interested students in Year 4 and above. For those families who would like their child to participate in the 2022 Sacramental Program, please note that you need to inform either the Tully Parish (40681 143, tully.parish@cairns.catholic.org.au) or me (0419 170 931) by THIS Friday April 29. If your child did not receive a pamphlet and you are interested in having them participate, please get in touch with me.

There are not very many professions where you are unable to take holidays for 2 years, so I am pleased to say that our very hardworking parish priest, Father Joby, will be taking a much deserved break for the majority of this term. We are very grateful for Father Joby’s ongoing commitment to our school and parish and hope that he is able to enjoy some long awaited family time. Before he sets off, the staff of St Clare’s will celebrate his birthday which falls on May 1. If you happen to see Father Joby around this week, please wish him a ‘Happy Birthday’.  In his absence, Father Peter Miller, followed by Father Kerry Costigan, will relieve the priest’s position in Tully. We look forward to welcoming both of these priests to our school community during this time.

With Blessings
Sharon Chappel

School Calendar 2022

Term 1, 2022
Week 10

Back:  Peri, Rhythm, Sophie
Front:  Nylah, Lucy, Oliver, Kade

Academic Award

Back:  Nate, Kelly, Sienna, Ekam
Front:  Aiden, Emmett, Chloe, Amelia

Social & Emotional Learning Award

Vanoora

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, 29th 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 Photo envelopes were given to students last Thursday 21st April.

St Clare's School Tully
School Photography Date: 16/05/2022

Dear Parents,

School photography day is coming up soon. Group and portrait photographs can be purchased by following the link below or by returning the order envelope with your payment to our photographer on school photo day.

NEW
advancedlife now offers Latitude Pay! To take advantage of LatitudePay and split the cost of your order into 10 small easy payments, simply order your school photos online as usual, set up a Latitude Pay account in just a few clicks and pay no interest or fees when you pay according to your payment schedule; it’s that easy.

3 easy ways to purchase:

1. LatitudePay – Click on the link below, set up an account during the online order process and split your payments across 10 weeks with no interest or fees, if you pay on time
2. Visa, MasterCard or PayPal
3. Cash – complete the envelope supplied and return it to Class Teacher by Friday 13th May

https://www.advancedimage.com.au/keycode/keycodefinder.aspx?keycode=Z6RMAY4DB

School photography information:Or visit: www.advancedlife.com.au
And enter online order code: Z6R MAY 4DB

• Online orders - do not require an envelope returned to your school
• Sibling Photos - Don’t forget to pre-order your sibling photos online up to 24 hours before photo day. We provide your school with a list of sibling orders right up to the day of photography, so no one misses out. If you miss the online order deadline, you can submit a completed sibling order envelope first thing in the morning of the day of photography, so your school is aware you want the photo taken and can bring your children together in time for it. Sibling photographs only apply to children enrolled at your school. Please note not all schools offer sibling photos
• Late fees - a late fee will be applied to each package purchased after photo day due to the additional cost of producing these packages separately
• Package delivery - photographic packages will be returned to your school for distribution approximately six weeks after photos are taken
• Previous Years’ photos - Past years’ photographs including sports, co-curricular and representative groups are also available to order under the “previous years or group photo” tabs at your school’s advancedorder site when you click on the “Order School Photos Here” button above. You can also order past packages, portrait images and gifts from your child’s unique, individual and secure advancedyou image archive site using the unique 9 digit image code found on packages you have ordered in the past

advancedlife would like to express our appreciation to St Clare's School Tully for placing your trust in us. Please remember we offer a 100% money back guarantee on our products to ensure your peace of mind. We would also love to receive your feedback or resolve any issues you may experience as fast as possible, to ensure your satisfaction. If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience please contact us at: www.advancedlife.com.au/contact

Coordinator: M Vipiana  Helpers:  R Lizzio   A Samperi

Bakers:  L Morris   S Noonan (Cupcakes)

Friday  6/05/2022 - 

Coordinator: M Vipiana  Helpers:  K Morris   B Collins

Bakers:  K Marsilio   K Kampe (Cupcakes)

FEDERAL ELECTION: Read the Australian Catholic Bishops’ 2022 election statement , Towards a Better Kind of Politics, to help you reflect on the good you can do for the community by using your vote for the common good of all. The statement includes a Prayer for the Election and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Download a copy from www.catholic.org.au

Just a reminder pick up for pies ordered is on Wednesday 11th May. I will send more reminders through Seesaw as this date approaches.

All pies NEED to be collected on the day between 2.30 and 3pm from the Tuckshop as I don’t have freezer space to store them at school. Please remember to bring your bags as well.

Thanks Marie

Fete Update 2:

Welcome to Term 2. Our school fete is on Saturday 20^th August and between now and then, we will have fortnightly updates in the School newsletter.

Parent packs will go home this week.  To those new to the school this pack contains a lot of information regarding volunteering, raffle tickets, cake stall information and class hamper details.

PLEASE can all parents have a read and let us know where you can help, as you would understand a function of this size requires as much help as possible. Our fete is our only fundraiser and our school is the only school in the district that still holds a fete annually and that we are very proud of.

Any questions please let us know.

Thanks Marie, Kylie, Alicia, Tammy, Alice and Jess.