Newsletter No: 16 Wednesday, 25th

May 2016 Dear Parents and Friends, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your extremely generous donations for the Cent Sale at our Fete that we received last Friday. I was overwhelmed with the amazing response. Thank you so much! I would also like to draw your attention to the Working Bee in the Wetlands that Conservation Volunteers Australia are organising that has been advertised in the newsletter for the past month or so that is occurring this Saturday. We would love to see as much support from our parent community as possible. Our MacKillop Wetlands are located at the far end of the school and are a wonderful educational asset to our school. Our Wetlands once had a functioning ‘outdoor classroom, a serpent trail, a timeline and the students of MacKillop planted thousands of trees down in this area. Due to a number of weather events over the past five years the area has become overgrown with invasive weeds making it unsafe for the school to utilise. The “Friends of MacKillop Wetlands’, a volunteering group, have been doing their best to maintain the area. We have been fortunate enough this year to have Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) supported by Rio Tinto Hail Creek Mine (RTCA) Community Development Fund, assisting us to restore the Wetlands to its former glory, so that students and teachers alike can reconnect to the environment and see the importance of wetland conservation and its relevance to the local community. Helen Privett and I had a walk down in the area last week to see how the project was coming along and it is looking great. The volunteers are doing a wonderful job. Conservation Volunteers Australia have now asked if our school community could assist. If you can spare any time on Saturday between 8.00am and 11.00am to come and join in the Working Bee in the Wetlands, we would really appreciate your support. Please see the invitation at the back of the newsletter. Hope to see you there.

Term 2

WEEK 7

Mon 23rd

– 29th

May

Thur SORRY DAY

Fri Assembly –Yr 4S

Sorry Day

DISCO

WEEK 8

Mon 30

th – 5

th Jun

Tues ICAS Science

Competition Fri First Friday Mass Sacrament of

Eucharist Practice 3.30pm

PREP ENROLMENT INTERVIEWS

I am commencing Prep Enrolment Interviews this week and will continue these for the next few weeks. I look forward to meeting new families as well as catching up with current families who have children commencing Prep next year. If you know of anyone else wanting to enrol children at MacKillop for 2017 please ask them to get their enrolment forms in as soon as they can.

STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

It is wonderful to see our staff committed to improving their skills and keeping up to date with the current research in education. We have a number of staff attending various professional development opportunites. Helen Privett and I attended an inservice delivered by International speaker of Religious Education, Professor Thomas Groome last week. I attended a workshop by Maggie Farrar, Education, Reform and Leadership Development consultant from the United Kingdom. Maggie explored the role of principals and their teams in relation to creating powerful learning environments. Jo Parker and Karen O’Shea will be attending an iPads in Education Inservice on Thursday. Kristy Cundell will be attending an Oral Language in the Early Years workshop next Tuesday.

PIZZA MEAL DAY Thank you to Jo Oliver and her helpers for organising the Pizza Meal Day on Friday. The children really love this day as a special treat.

PARENT EDUCATION PRESENTATION

Anxiety – Understanding and Strategies to Reduce Anxiety in Children

This session explores some of the reasons for the increase in the levels of anxiety experiences by children and adults. This session provides practical strategies for parents and teachers on how to reduce anxiety in children.

St Patrick’s College – Auditorium

Tuesday 7th

June 2016 – 7.30pm -9.00pm

Presenter: Kathy Walker. OAM Founding Director, Early Life Foundation

MACKAY CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK 18+ MASQUERADE BALL

The combined Catholic Schools of Mackay are celebrating Catholic Education with a Masquerade Ball for staff, parents and the extended community. It will be held on Friday 22

nd July from

6.30pm at the Marquee at the Clarion Hotel, Mackay Marina. Tickets include a drink upon arrival, deluxe seafood buffet, live music by Kaviar, photo booth and prize draws throughout the night. Tickets are $125 per person and are available online at www.mercymackay.qld.edu.au.

POSITION VACANT

TUCKSHOP CO-ORDINATOR POSITION

MACKILLOP CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

Commencing on 11 July 2016 on a term time basis (approximatley 10 hours per week, Wed and Fri), applications are invited from suitably qualified and enthusiastic persons for this position. The successful applicant will have appropriate experience and an understanding of and commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education. Preference will be given to those who have some experience working with food or catering and have completed a food handling course. A working with Children Check (WWCC) and eligibility for a Suitability Notice will also be required. Application packages can be obtained from the School Office. MacKillop Catholic Primary School, 20 Nadarmi Drive, Andergrove, Q 4740. Please include with your application package a letter of expression of interest and current resume. For further information, please contact: The Principal, Mrs Allison Blakey, MacKillop Catholic Primary School, Andergrove, Phone: 07 49553600 or email: mnm@rok.catholic.edu.au

Application close 3pm, Wednesday 1st June 2016

PREP ENROLMENTS 2017

Enrolments for Prep for 2017 are now being taken. If you have a child due to commence Prep next year (born between 1 July 2011 and 31 July 2012), please complete an enrolment form available from the office or on our website. Enrolments for Years 1 -6 are also currently being taken for 2017. When returning the enrolment form, please ensure that there is a certified copy of your child’s birth certificate, baptismal certificate and immunisation records.

PRAYERS

Please remember in your prayers the following people who are unwell: For anyone who is sick within our community, we pray for God’s healing and restoration.

Keep Smiling

Allison Blakey Principal

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR CONFIRMATION!!

Seth Bonnett – Brodie Cridland – Jack Fogarty – Tayla Myles – Lilly Newland – Hayley O’Neill – Summer O’Neill – Holly Pennisi – Phoenix Reilly – Andre

Rosales – Lachlan Titlow. These students were confirmed in a beautiful

ceremony last night. May the Holy Spirit come upon them and fill their

hearts with the Gifts of – Reverence – Wisdom - Right Judgement Courage – Understanding – Knowledge -

Wisdom & Awe. Let Us Pray

Loving Father, All you are you have given to your Son and Spirit

and through them we have received all that we have. Open us to the mystery of your self-giving love

so that we may reveal it in all we do and say. We ask this in Jesus’ name.

Amen

MACKILLOP LED MASS – FRIDAY 3rd

June – First Friday Mass – 9:30am St. Joseph’s Church

Children from 6R will lead us in worship Friday June 3 at our combined school Mass. All Welcome!

SACRAMENTAL DATES!

Eucharist Practice – Friday 3rd

June, 3:30pm Eucharist Celebration – 4

th /5

th June Weekend Masses

Ritual of Commissioning – 18th

/19th

June Weekend Masses

Please pray for all those who are making their Sacraments.

Spend some quiet time with the Lord

God Bless,

Helen Privett

Assistant Principal Religious Education

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land and pay respects to their

Elders and all Elders, past, present and future.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH NORTH MACKAY

Held during: 6pm Mass - 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month

9am Mass - 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month

ST BRENDAN’S CHURCH BUCASIA

Held during:

7:30am Mass - 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

Please note: * Run during school terms excluding holidays

- Jesus Lives in our Hearts - Forever! -

CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION SUNDAY 29 MAY 2016

Commencing with Adoration at St. Joseph’s Church 2:00pm followed by procession at 3:30pm to St. Patrick’s Church. Children are invited to lead the procession. If possible girls wear white dresses and boys white shirts.

ST JOSEPH’S PARISH DINNER IS BACK FRIDAY 19

TH AUGUST 2016

AT SILVERBIRD CHINESE RESTAURANT WOOD STREET ~ 7:00PM FOR 7:30PM START

Australian dishes of roasts, chicken and vegetables plus

Chinese and Pilipino Foods. Including dessert and tea & coffee. Entertainment plus mini cent sale.

Cost: $30 (Normally $38) per head.

To book please phone parish office 49574855 Monday to Friday 9am to 12noon

or purchase tickets at St Joseph’s & St Brendan’s Churches after weekend Masses.

Issue 4 Book Club order forms were handed out to students last Wednesday. The closing date for Issue 4 is Thursday 2

nd

June, 2016. Please note that no orders will be placed after the closing date.

There are some wonderful books for all ages in this Issue for Prep to Year 6. Whether your child is into Tom Gates, Fly Guy, Geronimo Stilton, Goosebumps or Ella Olivia there is a book for everyone. A book that can put a smile on your child’s face is abook worth keeping or as quoted by Dr Seuss:

Thank you once again for all your support and look forward to many adventures through reading. Many thanks Marie Schembri Library Coordinator

Prep

CN

Madeleine Dlask You independently complete all of our set tasks carefully and always to a high standard. We were very impressed when you were able to match all of the number names to their numerals and quantities without any assistance.

Jordan Camilleri

We are so impressed with your writing during our Daily 3 activities. You independently sound out the beginning, middle and end of words and as a result are writing wonderful sentences. Keep up the amazing effort!

Prep E Georgia Frost

I would like to congratulate Georgia for the way she has been cooperating so beautifully. Georgia, it is lovely to see you happy to do your work and being polite to all teachers. Keep it up, Georgia!

Christian Nield

Congratulations Christian for knowing all of your Gold Words! You have been trying so hard for a few weeks and now you have made it! Wonderful work, Christian!

1P Alyssa Mogg

You are such a responsible and helpful member of our class. You are always happy to help your classmates with their work and I really appreciate the way you look for things you can do to help in the classroom. Thanks Alyssa!

Aiden Neal

I have been really pleased with your writing this week Aiden. You have been trying hard to increase the amount of writing you produce and it’s great to see you sounding out your words carefully. Well done!

2D Cerrise Giles

The poster you shared with facts about Australia for show and tell was very detailed and well thought out. Thank you for always being so organised.

Tessa Pirie

You have a great understanding of the sounds used for “long O words.” In ten minutes you wrote down the most words in the class. Well done Tessa.

2S Chase McDougall

I have been amazed at your typing skills this term. Your speed and accuracy are improving every week due to your hard work. Well done Chase!

Jacob Sharpe

I was so impressed with your reading during our reading groups last week. Your expression was fantastic! Your whole group loved listening to you and so did I.

3J Ryan Camilleri

You are a great role model to your friends. Every activity you do is done quietly and effectively. You are willing to assist peers also. Thank you!

Lily Ringelstein

For your consistent efforts with spelling each week. You strive to learn each new spelling list. This has earned great results and satisfaction with top results. Awesome effort Lily!

4C Lachlan Titlow

For excellent work in Maths. You always listen carefully during lessons and complete work to the best of your ability. I was also impressed with the way you worked independently on your History research task this week. Awesome effort Lachlan!

Paige Roscher

What a great start you have made in writing your explorer memoir! You’ve included factual information and wrote your journal making it sound just like your explorer would have. Well done Paige!

4S Saskia Allan

You are working extremely well to compose your series of Memoirs based on the travels of Christopher Columbus. Your ideas are creative and I am also very impressed with the efforts you are making to edit and improve your writing. Fabulous, Saskia!

Toby Reid

You are a times tables master Toby! You are absolutely blitzing your timed challenges and answering all questions accurately within the 3 minute limit. Awesome effort!

5D Logan Atkinson

I am always impressed by your impeccable manners and quiet working habits Logan. This week you have managed your time wisely on many tasks for many subjects, with a cool calm “can do” attitude. Keep up the great work Logan. Super effort.

Vincent Bettinelli

You are a clever writer Vincent. You have a natural talent for writing with description and dramatic effect. You take the reader on a journey and keep us enthralled with your twists and turns and character development. Similarly you have us in stitches when you read aloud with wonderful expression and fluency – you were the best “Mrs Trunchbull” from the book Matilda that I have ever heard. Well done!!

5K Hayley Davidson

I liked your personal touch you gave when creating your own ‘Mandala’. It was creative to add music symbols. Well done!

Sean McKenzie

I am amazed with the effort you put towards your homework. You always choose to do some of the more trickier activities in your Grid. I loved your origami this week. You are a superstar!

6M Taylor Wild

Your work and behaviour is always of a very high standard.

I appreciate your polite mannerisms and the interest you

take in your learning. Outstanding Taylor!

Jasmine Green

I am very proud of you for putting yourself out there and

singing our entrance hymn on assembly. You were

awesome, Thank You!!

6R Isabella Knauth

You have been working amazingly in class! You showed great interest and took great care to construct a skeletal model of a prism and a pyramid. You PowerPoint presentation on crystals is looking incredible and you worked super well to find the area of 2D objects in class this week.

Ella Fogarty

You thoughtfully sketched the Pentecost story using key images to convey meaning. You were clearly able to write about the main characters, symbols and the meaning of the Scripture reading from Acts, in detail. Your “Sketch to Stretch” response was very well done. Like the Apostles – you are on fire!

PE Award Georgia Murphy

I loved your “have a go” attitude during High Jump. Despite your fear of the high jump bar, you never gave up. I would also like to acknowledge your kindness during lunchtimes by the way you are always returning the stray handballs and basketballs to the sports bins. Thank you Georgia, this has not gone unnoticed.

Kirra Bruton

Thank you for sharing your wonderful tips on High Jump to your peers. You were a fantastic coach, helper and demonstrator.

Hamish Donnollan

I was so impressed by your dedication during our High Jump lesson. You were so determined to make it over the bar using the correct leg and you never gave up. Fantastic effort!

Visual Art

Award Ben Devitt

For your awesome effort in our Arts lesson this week. Your self-control enabled you to remain focused and work independently on creating your Olympic torch. Well done, Ben!

Nakita Ramshaw

For your perseverance and ‘have-a-go attitude’ in Visual Arts. You did a brilliant job on your Brazilian carnival mask. Super Effort, Nakita!

Principal’s

Award Finn Cunningham In recognition of the effort you are making with your

writing – listening for the sounds in the words. Well done!

These children have been ‘Making Jesus Real’ at

MacKillop. Congratulations!

May 25 Roman Barrie

Due to the resignation of Sue Walker our Tuckshop Coordinator, there will be no tuckshop in Term 2 until

further notice.

DON GROBE RUGBY LEAGUE

The combined MacKillop / St Brendan’s rugby boys are playing in the semi-finals this afternoon, Wednesday 25

th May. The

match commences at 4.50pm on Field 1 at Abbott Park. We would encourage everyone to come along to show their support and cheer on our boys!!!

HOCKEY NEWS TRAINING DAYS – Subject to ground and weather conditions

U7 – MacKillop School 3.15pm on front oval Monday’s U11 – Hockey fields 3.30pm on Thursday’s Bridge Road side DRAW FOR SATURDAY 29th MAY

U7 MacKillop 8.00am Field 1C v Eimeo U11 MacKillop/Vic Park 8.55am Field 1 v Fitz Please contact Stacey Davidson for enquiries. Ph: 0409982184 Email: troydav@bigpond.net.au

SCHOOL FEES

School Fees are now OVERDUE

Thank you to those families who have already

finalised their account. If you did not receive your statement please contact the office ASAP.

FETE 2016!

In the next few weeks we will be asking to borrow some items for

the fete that you may have at home such as Gazebo’s, Trestle

Tables, Fairy Lights, Extension Leads etc. These won’t need to

be bought into school until the week before the Fete but we will

just get a list together so we know what we have and what we

need to arrange. In the meantime, if you have any of these

items and are happy to lend them to us, please text your name

and details to Melissa – 0428 842 080. The next Fete Meeting is

scheduled for Friday 10th June at 3.00pm.

DISCO

The next Disco will be held on Friday 27th May 2016 in the Hall.

Theme is Black and White. Many thanks to Anita Finucan for

organising this fantastic event for the children.

PIZZA MEAL DAY

Special thanks to Jo Oliver and her team of helpers for the Pizza

Meal Day held last Friday.

FREE DRESS – CENT SALE ITEMS

Another massive THANK YOU to all families at MacKillop! We

have been overwhelmed with all of the fantastic prizes donated

to the Fete Cent Sale!!

If you have any suggestions for the P & F, please fill out a

suggestion form available in the office and pop it into the

red box. Alternatively you can email your suggestions to

presidentmackillop@gmail.com Remember to check out the

MacKillop P & F page on the website where you can find our

contact details and the latest meeting minutes. MacKillop

Catholic Primary School.

Natalie, Liz, Rachel & Mel

DATE CLAIMERS

Disco – Friday 27th

May 2016

Fete Meeting – Friday 10th June 2016

P & F Meeting – Monday 13th June 2016

2016 Catholic Schools Masquerade Ball – Friday 22nd

July 2016

Fete – Saturday 3rd

September 2016

School Disco

Friday 27th May - 6pm to 8pm

Theme: ‘BLACK AND WHITE”

$2 per student or $5 for family of 3 or more.

Prizes for Best Dressed

Glow Products on sale

Pizza and cold drinks will be available for purchase from the

canteen.

1P SOCIAL EVENT

1P Families are invited to an afternoon play date at Northview Park, Schapers Road Glenella, on Friday 3rd of June at 3.30pm. Please bring a small plate to share for afternoon tea. 1P Parents and carers are invited to catch up over coffee at Jamaica Blue, Mt Pleasant on Thursday 16th June at 10.00am. Many thanks, Paula La Gerche

YEAR 2 SOCIAL EVENT

Phew! 2D and 2S Parents, we are almost half way through the school year, time for a catch up. So please join us for dinner on the 11

th June, 7.00pm at The Deck Steakhouse on the Harbour.

Can you please let us know if you are able to attend by the 3rd

June for booking purposes.

Hope to see you all there.

Jolene (2D) 0412 932 479 or Henny (2S) 0405 752 585

ATTENTION 5K!

We are having a morning skating session

at Mackay Leisure Centre at 10.00am, Sunday 29th May. Please bring your skates if you

have any, if not, you can hire them. Siblings also welcome.

We hope you can make it!

RSVP: 19th May to Renae on 0409 490 173

P.S Don’t forget your socks.

PREP E SOCIAL EVENT

We’re holding a family get-together at Jaycee Park on Bedford Road Andergrove, at 10am on Saturday 4 June. Please bring a plate to share for morning tea. Hope to see you all there! Any questions, please see Vanessa O’Keeffe.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

MacKillop school photos have arrived and will be distributed to the students this afternoon.