Principal’s  Report Dear Parents and Caregivers, Greetings from a very cold and wet Adelaide.    Temperature  didn’t  get  over  13  degrees today. On the brighter side we visited Nazareth Catholic Community today which compromises a primary campus of approximately 800 children and a secondary college of 1000. At this school they have: on-site day care, kindy, playgroup, reception to Year 7, a café as well as regular activities to cater for the “Wise  Owls”,  (older  folk  in  the  community). Please keep in your prayers the Bufi family. Dawn passed away on Monday following a brief illness. Dawn will always be remembered as the friendly face behind Larsen’s  Newsagency.    A  truly  respected  lady within the Innisfail community. May God hold her gently in his hands. Last week in the busyness, I forgot to thank Rebecca for her organization of Fathers Night. It was great to see so many families enjoying the night. I would also like to thank Michelle for her coordination of the Fathers Day raffle which raised a huge $2960. A great effort. Thanks also to Mandy and the ladies who helped with the Pie Drive which raised approximately $750. Last Tuesday night the Prep dads and a few granddads attended the Prep Fathers Night. It is always rewarding to see the children

proudly showing their significant males what goes on in their classroom. This week the children are engaging in NAIDOC activities with the week culminating with a special assembly on Friday. Sandy has put in many hours behind the scene with the help of Lorraine Maund. The children certainly have a diverse range of activities to complete. Today the younger classes in the school were visited by the local ambulance, as part of Ambulance Week. I am told that many within our community have contracted the flu. Holidays are coming at an opportune time. It certainly has been a very full term. I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday and look forward to everyone’s  safe  return  on  Tuesday,  4th October. God bless, Have a great week and holiday Vicki

Health care card discount – tuition fees

If you are in receipt of the Health Care Card discount on Tuition Fees, it is important that you check the expiry date of your card. If your card expires before Term 4 fees are run you need to provide the office with a CURRENT card this week or at the latest by WEDNESDAY of WEEK ONE, TERM 4. In accordance with Cath Ed policy a valid

ST RITA’S SCHOOL, SOUTH JOHNSTONE Weekly Newsletter Term 3, Week 10 2016 13 September 2016

Health Care Card must to be sited and copied by the office PRIOR TO TERM FEES BEING RUN. No LATE cards can be accepted – the system does not allow for running of these  discounts  outside  of  ‘fee  runs’. Thank you.

Religious education CELEBRATING NAIDOC WEEK: This special time is dedicated to encouraging the children to be open to learning about, discussing and reflecting on how Aboriginal and Islander people are connected to Country. This  year  the  theme  is  ‘Songlines  – The Living Narrative  of  Our  Nation’. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the Dreaming describes a time when the earth, people and animals were created by their ancestral spiritual beings. They are believed to have created the rivers, lakes, plants, land formations and living creatures. Dreaming tracks are sometimes called ‘Songlines’  which  record  the  travels  of  these  ancestral  spirits  who  ‘sung’  the land into life. National NAIDOC committee co-chairs Anne Martin and Ben Mitchell said the theme is one which will showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people histories and deep spiritual connection to the land. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people used Songlines to navigate vast distances and map oceans, waterholes, rivers, birds, animals, plants and hunting grounds. The paths of Songlines are recorded in traditional arts, crafts, dance, songs and stories .

For more information on this  year’s  theme    – search uTube: Naidoc Week 2016

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS: On Wednesday this week the Year 2/3 and 3/ 4 classes will be visited by Father Nathan between 10.00 and 11.00am. Then at 11.30 the Year 5 /6 class will celebrate their class mass. Wednesday 14th September is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. This  is  a  feast  of  the  Lord,  it  celebrates  the  ‘lifting  up’  of  the  Son  of  Man  on  the  cross,  into  glory,  and  the paradox of the cross as a sign of humiliation and death, yet the source of victory and life. Parents are most welcome to join with us for this Eucharistic liturgy.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Please keep Mrs Bufi and her family in your thoughts and prayers as her mother-in-law, Dawn, sadly passed away this week. As a St Rita’s  community we extend our deepest sympathy to Aileen, Gary, Emily and Nicholas as they mourn a beloved member of their family. May God grant her eternal rest with him for ever. A PRAYER FOR HOLIDAYS: As this term, unbelievably comes to a close we wish you all a relaxing and refreshing holiday and trust that you will all return safely for Term 4.

Loving God, Thank you so much for holiday times and the

wonder and excitement that they engender in all our hearts.

We praise you for all the goodness and grace you generously pour out on us and all people.

We thank you for the many blessings we gain from holidays spent with family and friends.

We thank you God, and we give you all the praise and  glory  in  Jesus’ name.

AMEN May  God’s  richest  blessings  be  upon you and your family during this holiday time. Regards, Denise (Acting, APRE – Assistant to the Principal, Religious Education)

ASSEMBLY schedule Approximately 9am in the Little Hall unless otherwise advised. Please note the schedule is subject to change if necessary. Week 10 16 September (NAIDOC

Assembly)

tuckshop There is NO tuckshop this week.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS New dates in yellow

TERM 3 16 Sept End of Term

TERM 4 3 Oct Queen’s  Birthday  Holiday 4 Oct Start of Term 4 20-21 Oct Year 2/3 Camp 25 Oct Wonder of Living Afternoon Parent Session 26 Oct Good Counsel College Year 7

Orientation Day 27 Oct Wonder of Living Class

Sessions 1 Nov Melbourne Cup 11 Nov Remembrance Day Fri 25 Nov Year 6 Graduation Dinner 30 Nov Christmas Concert 2 Dec 12.30pm School Finishes

Experimenting with cubism

by Kayden Plumb

Some book week photos

Presents

The Legend of Tarzan (M)

16, 17 & 28 September 7.30pm

Admission $8.00

Yr 6 camp

At Wambianna Station with Hugh & Sophia

Put in with the long horns !!

The second biggest tyre in the world

Cooling off in Townsville

Mum, I found Nemo

Healthy morning tea at the station

A barrel of fun was had at camp.

Lots more photos were taken. They will appear on the Grad DVD/EOY DVD.

INNISFAIL JUNIOR CRICKET

sign on NOW at ` playcricket.com` OR email ` markjmcavoy@gmail.com

phone 0429 633620. Season starts OCTOBER 7th & 8th from 5yrs to

Under 16. Also there is a sign on at Goondi Bend, Herb Collins Oval bottom clubhouse FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16th

2pm onwards.

No more dental vans We have received advice that unfortunately the dental vans have stopped visiting schools. Children will still be able to access free dental care. Riverside Family Dental offer the bulk billing service that Medicare is offering of $1000 per child over two years (child Dental Benefits Scheme). Children  that  aren’t  covered  by  the  Child  Dental  Benefit Scheme and whose parents have private health insurance will also benefit as they do not charge a gap fee for these children with private health insurance.

Well  Women’s  Clinics  - Innisfail Hospital (These clinics are available to Medicare eligible clients) Monday 19th September 2016 Service includes Pap Smears, Sexual Health Screening, Breast Awareness, also info on Contraception, Continence, Menopause, Lifestyle Issues, Domestic Violence, etc. All services are provided  by  a  specially  trained  Women’s  Health  Nurse.

For appointments please phone 4226 4812