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Principal’s Message 17th March 2015Dear Parents,

The media footage showing the destruction of Vanuatu following Cyclone Pam on the weekend, is devastating. Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Vanuatu. We will certainly be looking for ways that we can support the humanitarian campaign to assist over the next few weeks.

Year 6 CampOur Year 6 campers returned on Friday afternoon more than a little tired, but proudly wearing their newly presented leadership shirts. Over the three days the students participated in a variety of activities designed to develop students’ skills of co-operation, respect for others, active listening, creativity, problem solving, persistence and resilience, all while having a great deal of fun. I’ll look forward to asking the students this week about their favourite activities. I suspect many will say their ‘overnight camp-out’, which involved putting up your own tent and teams cooking damper, mince and a marshmallow or two over the open fire! Thank you again to Mrs Randall, Miss Gray, Mrs Van Eyk, Mr Gunderson and Miss Lambkin for preparing the students and for spending time away from their own families while on camp.

Building UpdateYesterday, a storage container was dropped just inside the Yuletide St fence and in front of the library. This has been placed to provide valuable storage for when the staff and contents of the Administration block are moved into the Library, in preparation for the beginning of our new building project. Anyone visiting the school office would have seen the architectural designs of our new Administration block and Arts Centre.

Harmony Week/Anti-Bullying Day Friday 20th MarchThis week we join with other schools around Australia to celebrate the rich cultural diversity that makes up the fabric of our nation. On Friday, our students will rotate through a number of activities celebrating different cultures and highlighting inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. Thank you to Miss Boyle for coordinating our celebrations and to our teachers for preparing the exciting activities. This website has some wonderful ways of exploring and sharing your family’s cultural heritage through the art of cooking.http://www.harmony.gov.au/schools/recipes-for-harmony/

The students will also be participating in Friday’s annual national day of action against bullying: “Bullying No Way”. Teachers will be working with their students to highlight key messages and to teach students strategies to help shut down bullying in our community for good. The website below has some activities that you may wish to use with your children.http://bullyingnoway.gov.au/national-day/for-schools/class-activities.html#look

Prayers PleasePlease keep Mrs Killin in your prayers this week. She is having surgery for a recently diagnosed medical condition today and will be away for the rest of the term for recuperation. We welcome Mrs Allison Lulham to Year 3 Red for the rest of the term.

World Day of PrayerFinally, this morning I opened a letter from a parishioner and visitor who wanted to pass on her sincere thanks and congratulations to our Year 5 and 6 students for their participation in the recent World Day of Prayer liturgy. She writes….

“ As a parent and grandparent I have been to countless children’s masses and never before have I observed such well behaved children. They were so quiet, performed beautifully with great expression and answered and sang in the mass and overall were perfectly behaved.

I also noticed such good manners and co-operation in the playground and when I had to retrieve my car. Your teachers and students need congratulations for a job well done!” Margaret Henry

We know that St Joachim’s is a special community but it’s heartening when visitors pass on such wonderful feedback. Congratulations children.

Wishing You God’s blessing for the coming week,

AmandaActing Principal

http://www.harmony.gov.au/schools/recipes-for-harmony/

http://bullyingnoway.gov.au/national-day/for-schools/class-activities.html#look

http://bullyingnoway.gov.au/national-day/for-schools/class-activities.html#look

Religious NewsDear Parents,

This week we celebrate the feast day of two very popular saints, St Patrick and St Joseph. Both were men of great courage and faith and wonderful examples for both men and women today. Pope John Paul II once said, “Saint Joseph is a man of great spirit. He is great in faith, not be-cause he speaks his own words, but above all because he listens to the words of the Living God. He listens in silence. And his heart ceaselessly perseveres in the readiness to accept the Truth contained in the word of the Living God.”

St Patrick also showed this perseverance, being captured by Irish raiders when he was about 16 and taken as a slave. After escaping, he returned home and was later ordained a bishop. He was known for explain-ing Christianity in a way that made sense to the Irish, in particular, using the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity.

These saints expressed their faith in different ways, one through evangelization and the other through the gentle strength of a father and husband. During this season of Lent, we are reminded that while our expressions of faith may vary, it is following the will of God in our lives and growing in closeness to Him that counts.

It is fitting that St Joseph is the patron saint of social justice. The St Joachim’s community is doing a wonderful job fundraising for Project Compassion. We have already raised enough money for one dairy cow! Congratulations! These funds help people such as Sarita from Nepal:

Have a blessed week,Kate

Our school will participate in the 2015 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) which provides assessment opportunities for students in years 3 - 7 in the areas of Computer Skills, English, Mathematics, Science, Spelling and Writing. This year, ICAS have again extended the Mathematics, Science and English assess-ments to Australian students in Year 2. ICAS for Year 2 students will be sat on the same dates as students in year 3 –7.

Please refer to the email that was sent out to all families last week with further information about the tests including the dates and cost of the tests. The nomination form and payment must be received at the school office by Tuesday 31 March 2015.

If you have any queries regarding the tests please email me at [email protected] .

RegardsKate Houlihan

ICAS 2015

2015 School Photo Information Monday 30th March

Advanced Life Photography have indicated the following methods of ordering and payment for school photos. Their preference for our school is that Orders and Payments be made through the Web Portal as this reduces the administration and associated order issues related to the return of cash & envelopes on photo day.

To place your order visit www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the code- R5V D85 R9P.

A full set of instructions on how to order can be found on the back of the order flyer. The order code can also be found printed on the envelopes supplied by Advanced Life

Photography. Please be aware that-1. Sibling/Family Photos may be ordered online or via envelope. To ensure a smoothly run photography day, Online Orders for Sibling/Family Photos will be cut off 48hrs before our photography day to allow a list of students that require Sibling/Family photographs taken to be compiled. Sibling Photos can still be ordered after the Online cut off date by collecting an envelope from the office in the usual way and returning the envelope on photo day with payment enclosed.

2. All Online Orders should be placed on or before our day of photography. Please Note: Once orders are closed a LATE FEE will apply.3. The Online code above Web Portal may also be used to order previous years’ sports and other group photos at any time.

School photo

Sharing food for life

Mother of three, Sarita, could barely grow enough food for her family on her tiny farm plot. In 2007, she joined a program, run by Caritas Nepal, that gave a community group the training and support they needed to start a fish-raising business. Thanks to their hard work, Sarita and the group now have a thriving enterprise and a life-long source of food and income.

Your donation to Project Compassion 2015 helps people in rural Nepal create a life-long source of food and income to benefit entire communities.

www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion 1800 024 413

4th Week of Lent Project Compassion:

Sarita from Nepal

http://www.advancedlife.com.au

Term 1 NewsSchool Calendar

MARCHTues 17th St Patrick’s Day

Thur 19th Preps Rainbow Dress up Day

Thur 19th Catholic Zone II Swimming Carnival

Fri 20th Harmony Day (gold coin donation & orange clothing)

Thur 26th Sports Gala Day Yr5 & Yr6

Fri 27th School Disco

Sun 29th Palm Sunday

Mon 30th Assembly

Mon 30th Photo Day

APRILThurs 2nd Holy Thursday

Thurs 2nd End of Term 1

Fri 3rd Good Friday - Public Holiday

Sun 5th Easter Sunday

Mon 20th Start of Term 2

Mon 20th Entertainment Books will be available

Our JOEY PLAYGROUND STARS are:Grace Potter Be Respectful; Be a Learner

Tayla Bartholomeusz Be Respectful; Be a Learner

Milena Saina Be Respectful; Be a Learner; Be Safe

Curtis Hansen Be Respectful; Be a Learner; Be Safe

Jack Beattie Be Respectful; Be a Learner

Maddie Gall Be Respectful; Be a Learner

Brooke Holden Be Respectful

Caleb Doe Be Safe

William McCann Be Respectful; Be a Learner; Be Safe

Italian NewsCiao a tutti!Just a reminder that the year 6 classes will start making mosaics this week, and I would very much appreciate if you could help by sending along any unwanted coloured tiles broken or complete to help with our project.Anyone who would also like to help would be welcome, Thursday mornings 08:30 till 09:50.The children have enjoyed using both the Linguascope and Languages online programs so please encourage them to use them at home as it will assist them with learning and remembering the Italian language.

Here are the links again for all year levels. Linguascope on either the ipads or computer. User name= stjoachims PWord=stj4121

Languages online on computers only, and no logging required. (not for Preps)Kind Regards

D. Lewis Teacher of Italian

School FeesThe fees are now overdue.

Sports News

We had a brilliant first week of early morning cross-country training. All preps to Year 6 students are welcome to meet us in Mott Park at 7.40am each Wednesday and Friday morning and catch the St. Joachim’s School Walking Bus back to school after training.

Students are NOT TO PLAY ON THE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT ALL.PARENTS – DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILDREN UNTIL A TEACHER ARRIVES.

Zone 2 Swimming CarnivalIt is on – This Thursday – all swimmers to meet in the undercover area by 8am.

What to bring?• wear sports uniform, sandshoes & socks• school hat• 2 towels • swimming togs• goggles• bathing cap• water bottle• thongs• spare shirt• morning tea• lunch• yummy treats• money (optional) as a canteen will be operational

MARS BAR CROSS-COUNTRY TRAINERS OF THE WEEK

Jordan Free (Yr 4) Turlough O’Neill (Year 2),

Olivia Potter (Prep) Jess Dolan (Yr 1) Ciara O’Neill (Year 5)

Yrs 4/5/6 Sports Gala DayAll permission notes for our upcoming gala day on Thursday 26th March, need to be returned to the student’s class teacher.

Change of Venue: Soccer games will now be played at the Whites Hill Reserve Soccer grounds – the home of the Hol-land Park Hawks. Korfball games will still be played at Wem-bley Park, Coorpaoo.Thanks to the wonderful parents who have offered to help out. We still would love some more help if possible – just let me know!

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” Michael Jordan

Donna Jacks PE Teacher

Year 6 Camp

This Friday is Harmony Day! Students will engage in mixed age group rotational activities, which celebrate the cultural diversity of our school, community and country. Students are invited to wear orange to support Ant-Bullying and bring along a gold coin donation for Project Compassion. It should be a great day!

Helen Boyle

Harmony Day

Uniform Shop NewsThe new style sports polo Size 10 are back in stock. If you would like to place a order please email on [email protected] Thanks Eloise

Holland Park Tree Frog Guide Unithas vacancies for girls from 6 to 9 years of age.

We meet at 60 Arnold Street, Holland Park on Thursday

evenings between 5 to 7pm during a school term.

Contact Patricia Preston on

07 3245 3575 or 0418 745 505

if your daughters would like to join us.

Come and share Fun, Friends and adventure

Cross-country Training

Prep Red & Blue - Mums DinnerThursday 19th March - 6.30pmCaravanserai Turkish Restaurant1-3 Dornoch Terrace, West End RSVP -Shelley - [email protected] - [email protected]

Parent Representative News

Tap 4.00 - 5.00pm Mondays. $15. St Davids Hall 855 Logan Rd Holland Park.

A beautiful and classic genre that requires great energy, builds technique, and is

lots of fun!

AcroYoga 4.00 - 5.00pm Fridays. $15. St Davids Hall 855 Logan Rd Holland Park.

A brand new style from America combining Acro, Gymnastics, Yoga, team work

and flexibility!

Starting Term 2

All students must enrol by the 21st of April to

confirm place.

For more information contact Miss Cassie on 0427 776 516 /

misscassie@ radiancedance.com /

www.dancewithradiance.com

NEW RADIANCE CLASSES!

P&F News

Tuckshop News

TUCKSHOP ROSTERWednesday 18th March 2015

FIRST BREAK SECOND BREAK

Tania Clancy Kelly Hooper

Caroline Weir Kathleen York

Kathleen York Help Needed

Alissa Stevenson

Wednesday 25th March 2015FIRST BREAK SECOND BREAK

Jessica Vedelago, Emma Capaldi

Kristie A Loretta H

Carla Steadman Kristie A

Loretta H

1st break: 8:30 – 11:00 (earlier if you want) 2nd break: 12:00 – 2:00

P&F NewsEaster Raffle ReminderPlease bring in your donations for our Easter Raffle. The more donations we have the more prizes we can put together. Things like craft packs, easter colouring books, stickers, are all very popular with the children. Tickets will be available in the next couple of weeks.

Entertainment BooksEntertainment books will be available from the school from Monday 20 April. Flyers with details on how you can purchasea book or digital membership will be available shortly. This is a great way to fundraise for the school. If you can sell some books at work or to family, the more books we sell the more money we can raise.

A couple of late Thank You’s Just a couple of extra people to thanks for their support of the recent Welcome BBQ.

To ‘The Piano-Man’, Martin Flannery for providing the wonderful musical accompaniment to our relaxed afternoon.To Joe Saina who generously donated all the salads used on our steak burgers! Delicious.

P & F Events & Fundraising Calendar - Jam Packed with something for everyone! Grab your diary, smart phone calendar or the family schedule and note down the huge array of sensational and fun-filled events and fundraising planned for this year at St Joachim’s.There’s no need to be disappointed there won’t be a fete this year, the P&F have a full calendar of activities planned – some old favourites, plus a few new events, including a Trivia Night in October as our major fundraiser for the year. It’s going to be a blast for kids and parents alike! Here’s just some of what we have planned so far:

Term 1 2015Friday 27 MarchPrep – Year 2 disco starts at 5:00 pm

Year 3 – 6 disco starts at 6:30 pm

‘Aloha’ – Hawaiian School DiscoKids love to rock and kids love to roll!! The school disco is always a huge night of fun and dancing and this time we are going troppo with a Hawaiian theme.

Entry fee to be handed in to the office in a CLEARLY MARKED envelope with your children’s names.

Click on the link below to register your attendance, food preferences and volunteer for the roster.http://tinyurl.com/stjmarchdisco

End of Term 1 Easter RaffleWho doesn’t love a chocolate at East-er? After the season of Lent, when we’ve been fasting, what better way to celebrate the Easter season than sharing a basket of chocolate treats and delightful Easter crafts with our family, friends and neighbours? Tickets will be on sale in the coming weeks.

Term 2 2015Week beginning 20 April

Entertainment Books will be available. Whether it’s a family night out, an ice cream treat, a trip to a theme park or a romantic dinner for two, the Entertainment Book always offers plenty of value.

Chocolate Drive – NEW*You know the drill. Chocolates, chocolates everywhere! Sell them at work, in your street, to your family, your friends or at Saturday sport – anywhere there’s a chocolate loving person to be found (which is just about everywhere). There will be a prize for whoever sells the most!

Riley Lightfoot; Isla Scodellaro; Aspen Stewart; William Taylor; Sophia McKean; Oliver Simmons;Christian Hawe; Frieda Edmonds

Birthdays

http://tinyurl.com/stjmarchdisco

P&F NewsEvent Committee Meeting

When: Wednesday 4th March at 7pmWhere: 127 Waterton St Annerley The Event Committee will be meeting next Wednesday to discuss a plan for the coming year. We are keen to hear any suggestions and would welcome anyone who is able to attend. Thank you to everyone who has already joined the committee or volunteered to help with upcoming events. If you would like any further information on how you can help out please email [email protected]. Next P&F Meeting

When: Wednesday 10th March at 7pmWhere: Penola Place

This P&F meeting will focus on the events for the coming year. The draft Events Committee plan will be presented and finalised. If you would like to be involved in events or have a say in the style and type of events and fundraising the P&F conducts throughout this year, please join us for this discussion. Whether you are a new parent to our school or an experienced ‘old’ hand, all are welcome!

The Welcome BBQThe Welcome Back BBQ on Sunday afternoon was a great success! The kids and parents all had a wonderful and relaxing afternoon getting to know each other and catching up with old friends.A special thanks to the people who made it happen – without their dedication, it simply would not have been a success.

Thanks to Eloise Campbell and Fiona Potter who helped or-ganise and wrangle the event into shape, after our forced cancellation due to the shocking weather on the previ-ous weekend. Also thankyou to Emma Whalley who, although she couldn’t be there on the day, helped plan the event. A special thanks must go to Eloise Campbell, who not only arranged the event, but also came to the rescue when the drinks fridge broke down the night before! You can thank Eloise for the icy cold drinks on the day! Thankyou also to the many volunteers on the day who set up, cooked the BBQ, served at the bar, arranged salads, cleaned up or simply lent a hand when it was needed. This first P&F event for the year was a huge success thanks to you all.

Community NewsLearning Connections After School Class!This is a fun movement program that promotes development through a range of areas that are vital for successful learning!

Come along on Mondays 3.45-4.45 to Mt Gravatt PCYC, Klumpp Road, Upper Mt Gravatt.

There is no cost per class. For more information call Jeanette at PCYC on 3420 4655.

Term 2 2015Thursday 7 May Mother’s Day Stall

This is such a fun experience for the kids. Little faces focused so hard on choosing just the right gift for mum – they are just soooo cute!Please remember to send money with your child. This year we will be allowing the children to come back at lunchtime if they wish to purchase extra gifts for Aunts, Grandmothers etc.If there are any dads out there who would be able to spare some time to help on the stall please let me know. The kids love seeing the dad’s helping on the stall.

Sunday 31 May High Tea – NEW*Book this date in ladies! A fabulous afternoon of fabulous food, bubbles, fashion and prizes. This event will be one you won’t want to miss out on!

Term 3 2015Wednesday 2 September

Father’s Day BreakfastAlways a lovely opportunity for the children and Dads to gather in the morning and enjoy a light breakfast. Catch up with other dads and tuck into a sausage sizzle or breaky-burger.

Thursday 3 September

Father’s Day StallAnother opportunity for the children to come and choose a special gift – this time for Dad. Again we will open the stall at lunchtime for any children wanting to purchase extra gifts.

Friday 11 September

DiscoWe haven’t chosen a theme this 2nd disco of the year yet – so any ideas are welcome! Stay tuned for more details.

Term 4 2015Saturday 17 October Trivia Night – NEW*

This one is for the grown ups! Gather your friends and be sure to book a table at this fabulous event. Test your trivia knowledge against the other Mums and Dads at school and then cut loose on the dance floor!This will be a huge night, with fabulous prizes so be sure to save the date!

Friday 20 November Twilight Markets – NEW*This is an exciting and sensational new event for the school. Food stalls, market stalls, live music and Christmas gifts for sale. This will be a wonderful opportunity to come and enjoy the atmosphere and tick a few things off your Christmas gift lists!

HPMG Parish News

PARISH MUSIC

Who me?Well, do you think music at Mass is important?

Absolutely!What can you do?

Who me???Yes, you!

I can sing in tune but so can everyone.No not everyone can, and we need more singers.

Who me? Yes, you! Look it’s time to stop thinking that others can keep the Church going. The parish needs both singers and keyboard players. Other instruments would be great too. Can you get a little group together who would provide music once a month? Would you like to join an existing group? Do you know anyone who isn’t even a Catholic but enjoys making music and might be interested? Take a risk, think creatively. So yes, I am talking to you, contact the parish office. Ph: 3349 2280 or E: [email protected]’s time to jump in, to contribute and to feel the satisfaction that comes from being generous!

ST JOACHIM’S and ST AGNES’ Parish1227 Logan Road, Mt GravattPO Box 281, Mt Gravatt 4122Tel: 07 3349 2280Fax: 07 3349 1558Page: 07 3834 6920Email: [email protected]

Parish Liturgical Celebration TimesMonday 8:00am Mass St Joachim’sTuesday 9:00am Mass St Agnes’Thursday 9:00am Mass St Agnes’Friday 9:00am Mass St Joachim’sSaturday 5:15pm Reconciliation St Joachim’sSaturday 6:00pm Mass St Joachim’sSunday 7:30am Mass St Joachim’s Sunday 9:00am Mass St Agnes’Sunday 6:00pm Mass St Agnes’

Aria AngelsReaching out to families before and after Baptism, this is a special time for children - birth to 5 yrs with parents/ grandparents. Fun-filled sessions aim to nurture spirituality in families through the joy of singing, games, rhymes, art, dance, stories and prayer. Our Lady of Lourdes - 121 Mains Rd, Sunnybank 9am–11am Wednesday March 18 and 25.Contact: Sunnybank Parish Office: 3345 3766 or Jo: 0413 092 477A donation of $6 per family per session helps cover the costs of handouts, art supplies and morning tea. Sacramental Program – Confirmation & First Eucharist

With the Parent Sessions completed, the next step in the process is the Enrolment Mass on the weekend of 21/22 March 2015. At the Enrolment Mass, your child(ren) will be formally enrolled in the program, introduced to the parish community and receive the book they’ll be using. Emails will be sent out reminding families of the Mass time nominated – if you have not received an email from Jo by Wednesday, please call the Parish Office at 3349 2280.

EMBRACING THE SEASON OF LENT All are invited to engage in Parish Lenten activities.

Families Living God’s MercyLenten activities for the whole family. Every family will receive this brochure through the School.

Lenten Program - Rich in Mercy (Sign on sheets on the tables at the churches)

ReconciliationAvailable after each weekday Mass 2nd Rite of ReconciliationTuesday, March 24th 9:30am St Joachim’s Church 7:00pm St Agnes’ ChurchChrism Mass Thursday, March 26th 7:30pm Cathedral of St Stephen.

HOLY THURSDAY COLLECTIONOne of the great symbols of Holy Thursday is the washing of the feet. It is a symbol of service and friendship which can be shown in many ways. Once again this year we can show our service and friendship in a communal way by contributing to the Holy Thursday Collection for the men of St Vincent’s Hostel, South Brisbane. You are invited to donate new clothing (underwear, T shirts, sweat shirts, etc) by bringing them along to mass on Holy Thursday evening, by placing in the baskets which will be in the churches from next weekend or dropping them into the school or parish offices.

Phone: 3847 1146 Mobile: 0411 154 720 E-mail: [email protected]

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