Dear St Clare's Community,

Term 4 is certainly flying by in what is an extremely busy term, both with learning and extra-curricular events.  We have been extremely fortunate to have a number of events already, such as Day for Daniel, Crazy Sock Day and the Melbourne Cup Hat Parade. It is wonderful to see students and staff connecting on these special occasions, this sense of community is part of what makes St. Clare’s such a special place. We have a few more of these opportunities to gather on the horizon, with the Year 6 class busily organising the mini fete, the swimming carnival and concert and BBQ ahead.

2023 Staffing

Please see below a list of staff for the 2023 school year as it currently stands. Teaching staff have been allocated a class, however this is always subject to change should any unforeseen staffing changes occur.

Karran Burzacott - Principal
Sharon Chappel - APRE
Helen Andrews - 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
Melissa Leonardi - Year 4
Sharon Chappel/ Amanda Baston - Year 5
Kaitlyn Marsilio & Cherie Jenkins - Year 6
Penny Irvine - Teacher Librarian
Kate Mason - HPE
Jo Wall - The Arts
Jess Lang - Student Support/ Enrichment
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 
Natasha Johnson - Student Support Officer                                                   
Rohan Nona - Student Support Officer/ ILO
Jodie Costa - Cleaner
TBA - Groundsperson

Building Update

The timeline for any works to start on the amenities upgrade, classroom & tuck shop refurbishment will most likely push out to next year. We were hopeful that demolition works would take place over the December break, however that is now unlikely. The project will go to tender soon as details continue to be finalised. We anticipate that the process will begin in Term 1, 2023.

School Leaders 2023

Yr 5 students are currently preparing their speeches and campaign posters to be presented in Week 8 for School Captain and House Captain positions. Speeches will be presented to the school body on Monday November 21st. Speeches will begin at 9:30am for School Captains and House Captain speeches will follow as soon as School Captain votes have been cast. Parents of Year 5 students are welcome to join us.

School Fees

Thank you to all families who have made their school fee payment. Please ensure that fees are finalised prior to the end of the term. If you wish to discuss outstanding fees please contact the office to make an appointment.

For those who pay their fees by direct debit or Bpay we appreciate if payments continue over the holidays to ensure there will be no outstanding fees starting 2023.      

Blessings for the week ahead,

Karran Burzacott
Principal

Welcome   Community   Hospitality

What a success our Day for Daniel and Crazy Sock Day turned out to be! Our school raised over $200 which has been donated to Catholic Mission and will go towards their 2022 goal of helping to provide an education to underprivileged children in Ethiopia. As we edge towards the end of the year our final fundraiser, Mini Fete (November 9), will also raise funds to go towards Catholic Mission.

In my final call for generosity for the year, I would like to remind parents of the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. If you are able to donate goods to help make up hampers for underprivileged families in our community, we would be extremely grateful. This is also an opportunity to highlight to our children the notion of giving to those in need, especially around times like Christmas. Collection boxes can be found at the front office and in classrooms for the following items:

Prep – Tinned/packet soup, puddings, cake or pancake mix, custards
Year 1 – Tinned fruits/ meals including spaghetti, baked beans, tuna
Year 2 – Breakfast cereals, pasta, grains (eg. Rice, cous cous, pasta)
Year 3 – Biscuits (sweet or savoury), muesli bars, fruit mince pies
Year 4 – Lollies, candy canes, Christmas cake/pudding, sauces, bon bons
Year 5 – Tinned vegetables & Hygiene products (Shampoo, Soap, Toothbrush, Toothpaste)
Year 6 – Drink (eg. Soft drinks, juice, tea, coffee, long-life milk, cordial)

Sharon Chappel

Australian Curriculum V9

Earlier this year, ACARA released Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum which has seen some significant changes across most learning areas.  To align with other schools in the Cairns diocese, St. Clare’s will begin teaching Version 9 of Mathematics and HPE in 2023.  Teachers have already undertaken professional development sessions and will continue to plan in preparation for the roll out of these two learning areas at the start of the new school year.  Further learning areas will continue to be rolled out each year until full implementation.

Booklists

Booklists are currently being finalised and will be handed out during Week 9. There willbe no Maths text book for students in 2023. Students in Prep - Year 2 will not be using Sound Waves Spelling as we are implementing a new program for Phonics and Spelling.  There is no workbook required for this program.

Happy Learning,
Chris Edwards

Lego Robotics

This term, Eden, Christopher, Billy J and Henry have been participating in Lego Robotics challenges using Lego Prime kits. They have been challenged to work with a teammate to follow instructions, build, code and make improvements to their robots. It has been pleasing to see the students using creative thinking, problem solving skills, collaborative learning, brainstorming and using trial and error to make improvements. Congratulations Eden, Christopher, Billy J and Henry on the cool robots you made and also for the persistence you showed in working together to build the robots.

Evie, Blair, Sophie, Ashton, Jonah, William and Amber have worked extremely hard to put together Issue 2 of The Heart. This is the St Clare’s School Magazine. These children display excellent group work skills and passion in their selected area to publish.

A copy of the magazine can be found by clicking on the link “the heart”

It has been an absolute privilege working with all the students that have participated in the Enrichment Program this year. They have motivated me as a teacher and astounded me with their exceptional gifts and talents.

Ms Moloney

School Calendar 2022

Friday  11/11/2022

Coordinator: M Vipiana  Helpers:  L Robertson   A Samperi

Bakers:  M Vipiana  B Parkes  (Cupcakes)

We will be running Tuckshop from the Tully Pool canteen for the swimming carnival. For the younger children that go back over to St Clare’s, their Tuckshop orders will be sent back to school with the teachers.

STUDENT ORDERING ONLY VIA THE FLEXISCHOOLS APP. I will have a small amount of extra food for parents who wish to purchase. Parents can order also via the app if you wish, so you are guaranteed lunch. The menu is  different to usual due to the fact that we are off site.

I will be in the kitchen at the pool from 8.30am. If we have lots of helpers we can all get around to watch our children swim. If you can help please let me know.

Thanks Marie 0418158872

Aquathlon

On the weekend Emily Quabba competed at the Peninsula Aquathlon trials. Emily was selected in the Peninsula team and she will travel to Hervey Bay in February next year to compete at the State Championships. Congratulations Emily. We are very proud of you and we wish you all the best for the next level of competition.

Swimming Carnival

Our swimming carnival program is here for your reference. Please note that the times are estimates and are subject to change throughout the day. This year the pool is charging an entry fee for carnivals. Parents and family members who are attending the carnival to spectate will be required to pay a $2 spectator fee upon entry to the pool.

Marie and her wonderful team of tuckshop helpers will be running the tuckshop from the pool canteen this year. Please ensure that your orders are placed via the Flexischools app by 10am Thursday (the week of the carnival).  

We encourage everyone to enjoy the entire day of our carnival and come along to the presentation back at school in the Montefalco, however, if you are wanting to take your child from the carnival earlier in the day, you are required to inform their teacher at the carnival and also go to the school office to sign them out.We look forward to seeing you at the carnival.

Yr 6 vs Parent/Teacher Netball Match

Our big annual netball match between the Year 6 class and the Parents/Teachers is scheduled for Thursday the 17th of November at 2pm in the Montefalco. Please make sure you save the date and come along to show off your skills or just simply to cheer everyone on.

2022_Swimming_Carnival_Program.pdf

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Kind Regards,

Kate Mason

Term 4, 2022
Week 4

St. Clare’s Way Award

Peri, Aadhya, Laine, Emmett, Sophie

Academic Award

Back: Heath, Quinn (separate), David, Evie
Front: Evie, Ruby, Finn

Social & Emotional Learning Award

Jace and Warrick

Term 4, 2022
Week 5
St. Clare’s Way Award

    Amelia, Mac, Sienna, Blake

 
Academic Award  

Santo, Ashton, Vanora, Jasten, Maisy, Aiden

Social & Emotional Learning Award
 

Chloe

Letter Reminders were sent out 7/11/2022.  Due Date is 15/11/2022.

Thank you to those families who have made their payment for this term.

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 or fortnightly. Internet banking, or direct debit can be arranged with your bank. 

Please note:-

There is NO EFTPOS available at the school office. 

• Preferrably no cash but 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 debit, internet banking.
• Remittance slip at the bottom of the school account to be returned to the school office with ALL payments. (cash, cheque, direct debit or internet banking).

Thank you.

Book Fair is here at St. Clare’s School, operating from the library this week.

Monday November 7 to Friday November 11, 2022.

 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.
Remember to pay for your books online bring in the receipt
and pick up the next day.
You can bring your cash and take books immediately or they
will be reordered.

 No credit cards will be accepted on
the day of purchase.

Hope to see you at the Book Fair

A note is going home today regarding the End of Year BBQ. This is a
wonderful night but to make it a success we need your help.

Please if you can help, fill in the attached portion and return it to
school or you can send me a text on 0418 158 872 on where you can help.
WE  ALSO NEED ALL THOSE THAT ARE ATTENDING TO RSVP. This is very
important as we don't want to run out of food or drinks. Please return
the slip to the school by the cutoff date for catering purposes.

Thanks
Marie Vipiana