Term 2 Week 1 2019

Welcome back to Term 2.

I trust all had a safe and Holy Easter break. It was wonderful to begin our school term with celebrating mass together at the start of the week.  Thanks to the staff and students for their dramatization of the Holy Week story that was published on our school Facebook page throughout the Easter holiday break. Special thanks to Mrs Anita McVeigh and Mrs Anne-Maree Spalding for directing our talented students, to Mrs Emma Daniels for sourcing the costumes, Mrs Rachel Harlen for editing the filming and uploading the presentations and to Mrs Judy Smith for co-ordinating timetables etc.  The Easter season is at the very heart of our Catholic Christian faith and as a community we acknowledged, through prayer, Jesus’ death and resurrection and how we at St Saviour’s Primary School strive to be people of ‘goodness’. 

Over the holidays, Mrs Monica Conway graduated with Distinction and received the Education Faculty Medal. We extend our congratulations to Monica for the hard work and dedication she has shown towards her studies and wish her all the success in her future teaching career.  Monica, we are extremely proud and are very fortunate to have you working alongside us each day and teaching the students of Year 4.   

In the coming weeks, we have quite a few things on our radar:

• 2020 Prep interviews will take place in Week 2 and Week 3 of this term. Please make a booking via schoolzine if you have not already done so. Our school admin officers are happy to assist you in making an appointment. 

• P & F COLOUR RUN AND BARBECUE: will be held on Friday 3^rd MAY on the school oval starting at 2p.m.  Children are to wear to school on the day: old clothes (be prepared for stained clothing), closed in shoes, bring a towel, shower/ swimming cap  and change of clothes if necessary.  All funds raised will help our P & F support the school’s technology and upgrade of play areas.  The P & F will be running a sausage sizzle for $2 and the tuckshop will be selling drinks, cupcakes and ice-blocks from 3p.m. - 4p.m. All parents and friends are invited to attend the event with us. Come and join in the fun! 

• SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL: Students in Years 3- 6 elligible for Zone Athletics will be transported by bus to and from O’Quinn Oval on Thursday 9^th The whole school athletics Carnival will take place on FRIDAY 10^th May at O’Quinn Oval.  Parents are asked to drop students to the oval on this day.  See sports section for further details.   

• NAPLAN Online: NAPLAN online testing for all Yr 3 and Yr 5 students will occur on May 14th (Yr 3 and Yr 5 writing), May 15^th (Yr 3 Reading and Language Conventions), May 16^th (Yr 5 Reading and Language Conventions), 20^th May (Yr 3 and Yr 5 Numeracy). For those year levels, please ensure that any non-essential appointments are not made for those days, as it is preferable for all students to sit the tests at the same time. Should your child be sick on any of those days, they will be able to sit the tests on a make-up day within that week.  Should you have any concerns or questions regarding your Yr 3 or 5 child’s participation in the NAPLAN testing program, please see your class teacher as first point of contact. 

Thanks for reading. 

Madonna Sleba

Welcome back to Term 2, with an especially warm welcome to our three new families who have joined us, in Year One and Prep. Prior to the holidays we had our final Assembly for Term One, at which Encouragement and Cornerstone Value Awards were presented. Congratulations to our award winners.

SERVICE ACTIVITY: Also in the last week of term, classes undertook a service/ outreach activity including things like: Cooking cupcakes to be donated to ROSIES (Year 3), Making up Bathroom/ Personal Care Bags for Rosies (Year 6), Making Easter Cards which were distributed to Aged Care Residents and Hospital patients (Prep -Yr 2). 

Fay and Jim Stein from ROSIES, met with the Year 6 students and explained what they do within the community. They also showed the students and staff the back-packs (bedroll) which they have been able to give to some of their clients because of donations made, so we as a school were very excited to be able to assist ROSIES with this through the funds raised in our Harmony Day Free Dress. We have paid for a new backpack to be sent to Rosies, Toowoomba.

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM: For those continuing with preparation for Confirmation and First Eucharist this term, please note that we recommence with a Parent Information Session next Thursday, May 2, 7pm in the Cathdral Centre. This is followed by another Enrolment Ritual at the following weekend's Mass.

The first Cluster Group meetings are May 5 (Sunday, 10:15am) and May 9 (Thursday, 3:30pm). Paula and I look forward to seeing you there.

ANZAC DAY ASSEMBLY: "We Will Remember Them"

On Tuesday afternoon we gathered as a whole school community to reflect on and honour the significance of ANZAC Day. Thank you to the Year 4 Teachers and students who shared with us a very meaningful and thoughful assembly, which I hope your child was able to reflect on and share in some way yesterday. 

In the holidays, after visiting our son in Esperance, WA, my husband and I had the opportunity to go to Albany, and spend time at the National Anzac Centre, which was only opened in 2014. There is much I could share about this amazing place, however, today I share with you these words from one of the final displays inside....

" We will never forget. But as well as remembering those who died, let us not forget those who came home and continued to suffer. Let us not forget the appalling human costs of the war, and of all succeeding wars in other countries. Above all, let us share our stories and think about the lessons we can learn."

LEST WE FORGET

Enjoy the coming week,

Judy

NAPLAN 2019

On Wednesday, the Year 3 and 5 students participated in a practice test for NAPLAN Online, which will take place in weeks 4 & 5 this term.

I do remind parents who have children in these year levels that it would be appreciated if all students can bring in their headphones for these tests in weeks 4 & 5.  Students who do not have a full sized iPad will be provided with one by the school.

An information sheet for parents can be found at the following link:

WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN

St Saviour's Primary will again be participating in the Woolworths Earn and Learn Program in 2019.  This year it will run from May 1 to June 25.

We encourage all families to collect earn and learn stickers and place them on a sticker sheet and then place them in the sticker box at school.

We will then order new equipment with the stickers that been brought in.

Thanks again to Mrs Samantha McKenzie who is co-ordinating the Earn and Learn Program at St Saviour's.

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 

Thursday 9 May:  9-12years (born 2007- 2010) students only

• 200m heats and 800m finals
• These events will be held at O'Quinn St Oval commencing at 9am and conclduing at 12.00pm (approx)
• Classes will catch buses at 8.40am.  Please make sure your child arrives on time to catch their bus.
• All students will compete in the 200m and 800m final unless there is a medical issue and a note is provided to their teacher.  Points are awarded for students who participate and do not receive a place ribbon.
• Students will wear their sport uniform and they are encouraged to wear a shirt that matches their house colour.
• Students will need to bring a hat, jumper, morning tea and any medical requirements.
• A permission form will be created on Caremonkey for the bus travel which will need to be completed.  The cost of the bus travel will be included on the Term 2 school fees.

Friday 10 May: All students from Prep - Year 6

• To be held on the O’Quinn Street Oval. There is NO bus. Parents are responsible for travel to and from the oval.
• A compulsory day of school for all children from Prep – Year 6.
• Commencing at 8.30 a.m. Children need to be there by 8:10am.
• Please stay off the running tracks during the children’s races. Parents please keep close supervision of little children.
• Children may come to the carnival dressed in their house colours as per swimming and cross country.
• School Hats should be worn at all times, as practicable.
• The area closest to the street and the far toilets are out of bounds for play. Children are to be behind the fence with their supervising house teachers, unless involved in an event.
• No scheduled Morning Tea or Lunch for 9-12 year olds. Children eat between events. There will be a canteen operating on this day, however children are welcome to bring their own lunch and morning tea.
• A timetable of events and a program will be sent home via Schoolzine early next week.

BALL GAMES:  Prep – Year 3 children will participate in ball games during their rotations on Friday 10 May.  Years 4-6 children will have a ball games carnival later in Term 3.  

WEATHER: If weather is a problem, parents will be notified early in the morning via Schoolzine.  

CENTRAL ZONE CROSS COUNTRY

Congratulations and good luck to the following students who will be representing St Saviour's Primary at the Central Zone Cross Country next Friday:

Milly-Rose Allan, Joel Campbell, Olivia Cowley, Kara Cumming, Lainey Currie, Cameron Dennis, Flynn Goodall, Rheanna Hart, Ben Hawkless, Hugh McCabe, Paris Orr, Lachlan Ottobrino, Grace Oughtred, Logan Sanders, Olaya Santonja, Dom Seaby, Conor Ward.

BOOK FAIR 2019! 

Our annual Scholastic Book Fair will be start on Wednesday afternoon 8th May and conclude on Tuesday 14th May. We look forward to your support as each sale contributes to commission which we use to provide new items for the student collection.  

WIN A $10 VOUCHER TO SPEND AT BOOK FAIR 

• Design a cover for a book titled Ride the Wave of your Secret Power
• Hand it to the library staff by Tuesday morning 7th May  
• Winners will be announced on Wednesday morning in time for the Fair opening 

Happy creating!

Anne Anderson

Teacher Libraruian

STEM Club

Unplugged activities, Lego Mindstorms, Edisons, Spheros, Coding, Creating, Littlebits

Our Term 2 STEM Club for Years 4, 5 and 6 students will run each Tuesday morning from 8am - 8.30am starting in Week 3 and finishing in Week 8 (6 sessions).

Just a reminder that students wishing to join STEM CLUB for Term 2 need to apply, via the Care Monkey form that was emailed home recently

STEM Committee

Term Dates:

Please refer to the calendar on our school website and SZAPP which outlines the Term Dates and Important Dates for Term 2.  We have quite a few important dates coming up this term - make sure you lock in these dates in your diaries.

School Fees:

Term 2 School Fees will be emailed home next week.  Any outstanding school fees from Term 1 need to be finalised ASAP.  

Asthma Medication:

Just a reminder with the cooler weather coming and our School Athletics Carnival just around the corner, any children who do have Asthma medication, needs to ensure that it is at school each day.  Asthma medication is kept in the classroom with your child's teacher.  Thank you for your understanding.

Prep Enroments 2020:

Applications for Prep 2020 are now being taken.  Application packages available from the office.

St Saviour's College Open Evening:

All families are welcome to attend on Tuesday May 21 from 3.00pm - 6.00pm.  For more details please phone the College on 4637 1600 or visit their website www.ssctwb.catholic.edu.au

School Photos:

School Photos are approx 2 weeks away from being delivered.  Unfortunatley there has been a slight delay with the printing of covers.  As soon as they arrive at school, they will be sent home with your child.  Orders can still be placed for those who have not yet ordered, however the free delivery has now expired.  Please refer to your email from Owens Studios on how to order your child's photos.

Public Holiday:

Monday 6th May is the Labour Day Public Holiday.

Skool Dayz Uniform Shop:

Please refer to the following dates and opening times for anyone wishing to purchase uniform items.

WEEK 2:  Thursday 2nd May - 2.30pm - 4.00 pm

WEEK 3:  Thursday 9th May - 2.30pm - 4.00 pm

WEEK 4:  Friday 17th May - 2.30pm - 4.00 pm

From Week 5, the preferred day for opening will be FRIDAY.

If you require uniform items outside of these hours please don't hesitate to contact Dan Eagleson on 0481 318 398.

Prep Vision Screenings:

Colour Run

P & F COLOUR RUN AND BARBECUE

Please see below flyer and information about the School Colour Fun Run next week.

• P & F are seeking parent helpers for the Colour Run. Anyone able to assist on May 3rd please contact Danielle Hart via text message on 0413238707 
• 1:00p.m. onwards: 12 helpers needed for the setting up of course and assisting with paint distribution.
• 2:00p.m. onwards: 2- 4 helpers for cooking the sausages; general setup of food distribution 
• 2:00p.m. onwards: 3 helpers for the Tuckshop - selling drinks, ice-blocks etc

Roster for Term 2

Please contact Tash Biggar in the Tuckshop if you can help out.