TERM 2 Week 9

GOOD COUNSEL

PRIMARY SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER

SEEK, LEARN AND SERVE

16TH JUNE 2020

Dear Parents/Carers

Over the past month, much of my time has

been spent conducting enrolment

interviews for Prep 2021 students. The

difference this year has been that the vast

majority of interviews have been via zoom

instead of face to face in the office. For

2021, we have both Prep classes full at this

stage, with a waiting list, which is the first

time in several years. Despite a few

technical glitches, all interviews have gone

very well. Remaining interviews will take

place over the next few weeks, ready for

our Under 8’s Day and our Pre-Prep

sessions that begin mid next term.

DATES

Thu 6 August - Under 8’s Day

Fri 14 August - Pre-Prep session #1

Fri 21 August - Pre-Prep session #2

Fri 28 August - Pre-Prep session #3

Fri 11 September - Pre-Prep session #4

As part of our marketing strategy, a

professional photographer has been

secretary@gcps.qld.edu.au

www.gcps.qld edu.au

Ph: 07 40630600

Fax: 07 4061 2271

OFFICE HOURS

8:00 AM—3:20PM

WED 17 JUN — TANIA FRI 19 JUN — TANIA MON 22 JUN — TANIA

PLEASE ENSURE ALL TUCKSHOP ORDERS ARE WRITTEN OUT ON A PAPER BAG WITH AMOUNT OF

MONEY ENCLOSED & CLEARLY NAMED. Tuckshop List and Uniform Price List are available on

the Good Counsel Primary School website.

TUCKSHOP

Page 2—The Life of the School

DIARY DATES TERM 2

Mon 20 April — Fri 26 June

SCHOOL BANKING

POSTPONED

UNTIL

FURTHER NOTICE

P&F MEETINGS

POSTPONED UNTIL

FURTHER NOTICE

MONDAY & FRIDAY

ASSEMBLIES

IN CLASSROOMS

ONLY

THANKYOU

STUDENT

LEADERS

engaged to capture students inside and out

of the classroom. We had to upgrade our

gallery as some of the photographs were of

students now in secondary school. Most of

the shots were of our younger classes so

we get a number of years of use out of the

photos.

Our new highway billboards will have the

fantastic shot of Gurnoor, Mia, Ryan and

Sebastian who are all from Prep. You will

see their magnificent smiles as you drive

past in the coming weeks.

With regard to COVID-19 restrictions for the

beginning of Term 3, we have been given

advice that we have to continue parent

drop-off. No large gatherings or

assemblies. Once these restrictions are

lifted we will be able to hold our disco, sport

events, regular assemblies and full

integration with parents on site. Thank you

for you co-operation regarding these

restrictions.

Regards Liam

TERM FEES Please note Term 2 fees have been issued via

email. Please contact the Office via phone

should you not have received your invoice.

Please be aware for direct deposits into the

school’s bank account it is imperative to use your

973……… Reference located at the bottom of

your invoice to ensure that monies are credited

against the correct account and not delay

payments.

Please email remittance to avoid payments

being overlooked.

ACCESS TO THE FRONT OFFICE IS LIMITED.

PLEASE PHONE THROUGH WITH YOUR

QUERIES. PLEASE PHONE AHEAD FOR EARLY COLLECTION

OF STUDENTS

PARENTS

ALL LATE STUDENTS MUST PRESENT TO THE OFFICE

TO BE GIVEN A LATE SLIP TO BE MARKED PRESENT.

PLEASE - PARENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO GO TO

CLASSROOMS ANY TIME OF THE DAY.

PRACTISE

UNIFORM OPENING HOURS MON - WED - FRI 8.00am—8.30am

11.00am—12.30pm

As per Catholic Education Services directive, please keep sick children (fever, sore

throat, runny nose, cough) home from school until they have no more

symptoms.

Should your child have two or more of the symptoms you may need medical advice as to whether they should be tested. We are all

working very hard to keep our school as safe and clean as possible.

PARENT PORTAL

The Parent Portal is a secure one-stop-shop for parents to ac-

cess information about school events, announcements, forms,

policies, school contact details etc.

If you have not already done so please log onto our website

www.gcps.qld.edu.au (go to the bottom of page to links and

logins), then click on the GCPS Parent Portal Access

Instructions. This is a short video with instructions on how to.

A reminder that you will be required to use your current email

address on our system.

Music tuition Learn for pleasure or exams

Piano-keyboard-theory NOW taking enrolments.

For all enquiries please phone Esther Sapelli direct at Esther’s School of Music on

0419 655710 or 4065 2265

Visit the Good Counsel Primary School website

http://www.gcps.qld.edu.au/ and click on the button

(above) to see the latest advice/updates from

Catholic Education Services.

Also view our photo gallery on what’s happening

around the school and have your chance to win

a $100 voucher for Coles, Woolworths or IGA for

completing the survey for CES.

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Term 2 Matters...

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus...

The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus points us to God’s love which we can

see in Jesus’ kindness and care. Let us pray all may feel God’s love.

God of love, open wide our hearts so that we might know the great love you

make visible in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

This time, The Old Testament Competition...

Another opportunity for Year 3– 6 students, to win a

frozie by correctly naming the 39 Books of the Old

Testament. Forms available from Mrs C from tomorrow.

Competition closes Friday 19 June, with class winners

in Years 3-6 announced during Monday Classroom

Assemblies. Check The Bible contents page or visit

Now we know The Old Testament:

https://www.youtube.com/watchpop_up?v=HpdY1s68KiE

Last week’s New Testament Competition...

Last week’s New Testament Competition winner was Meg Hurney 6H 27/27.

Thank you to everyone who entered—remember correct spelling is essential.

Wellbeing...

Feelings of wellbeing are fundamental to the overall health of an individual,

enabling them to successfully overcome difficulties and achieve what they want

out of life. A child's wellbeing will be affected by the wellbeing of their

parents so it is essential that parents take time for themselves in this respect.

Let us be aware of

increasing our wellbeing:

Connect—Each person we

meet is a doorway into

another world. Be Active,

Keep Learning, Help Others,

Take Notice.

Netball Training...

with Mrs Russell….

And the Senior girls.

School Officer Morning Tea 10 June... Lots of smiling faces present on Wednesday morning to share the celebration

cake. Thanks to the teachers on roster for the delicious spread.

Social & Emotional

Learning Awards

CONFIDENCE

Frederick Koraba Samuel Duffus Chloe Pensini Josie Borg

Sabrina Pollard Lucas Bazzacco Bettina Benoy Timmy Pham

Darren Rockley Izzy Horsford

ORGANISATION

Liam Laksa Thurston Zadelj

Bella Baldwin Abigale Hudson

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL

RESILIENCE

Sebastian Gordon-Cooke Saihaj Kaur

Armani Mercer Adam Yang

Denzel Hofmann Noah Kirkman

Christian Jordan Noah Sharrock Inè Ferreira Zoe Mahoney Siena Torrisi

GETTING ALONG

Lilly Koenig Amber McCarthy

Max Costello Gurnoor Virk

Ella Picini

PERSISTENCE

Aston Hutchinson Hunter Cashman-Cataldo

Sophie Horsford Kristofer Pervan

Lydia Ungil Ava O’Brien

ALL KEYS

4D Whole Class Julia Yang

Artwork in the Library...

By Amber McCarthy

TERM 2 2020

Fri 26.06 Term 2 ends

School Break

Monday 29 June—Friday 10 July

Term 3...

Mon 13.07 Term commences

Thu 6.08 Under 8’s Day

Fri 14.08 Pre-Prep Day #1

Fri 21.08 Pre-Prep Day #2

Mon 24.08 Book Week—

Curious Creatures, Wild Minds.

Fri 28.08 Pre-Prep Day #3

Fri 4.09 Pupil Free Day

Sun 6.09 Fathers’ Day

Fri 11.08 Pre-Prep Day #4

Fri 18.09 Term 3 ends

School Break

Mon 21 September—Mon 5 October

Term 4...

Tue 6.10 Term commences

Fri 23.10 Qld Teachers Day

Wed 11.11 Remembrance Day

Fri 4.12 End of School Year Mass

Term 4 ends

The Roses out the front..

Thank you to Mr George for his care

and attention of the roses in the front

garden. June blooms—just beautiful!

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. William Shakespeare

Colour my world...

2DM classroom art inspired by Pete Cromer—in pastels and watercolour

Teamwork Construction...

1G—Brooklyn, Mia and Armani pose with their fabulous creation in Week 8.