Principal’s Message 23rd June 2015Dear Parents and Friends,

Thank you for another great term at St Joachim’s. This week I look forward to visiting a number of classes to view students’ portfolios and work samples. The ‘Celebration of Learning’ open classrooms are a great way to see firsthand the fabulous work your children have been involved in over the first 6 months of the school year. I am always keen to see how much progress students have made. I often ask the students questions like, “What do you know now that you didn’t know at the beginning of the year?” I am always impressed with the myriad of responses I get from the students!

I take this opportunity to congratulate the teachers and students for the way they have worked together throughout the first semester of 2015. Thank you also to the parents who have readily assisted, at school and at home, in so many ways throughout the semester to ensure progress continued.

The best outcomes are possible when teachers and parents work together to combine their respective expertise and knowledge. Developing a positive partnership between parents and teachers is the same as for any other relationship. It requires mutual respect, listening skills, empathy and communication. It takes time to develop trust and confidence, and I thank the parents of St Joachim’s for the way that you ensure this remains a priority.

Despite what ‘grading’ is provided on the End of Semester Report Cards that come home on Thursday this week, what really should be celebrated is the amount of progress your children have made. Where were they at the beginning of the year? Where are they now? And then, what are the next steps?

Parent Education ForumWe have invited a registered psychologist, Tricia Chandra, who has been working in Catholic schools for many years, to facilitate a two hour workshop for St Joachim’s parents.

The 2 hour workshop will equip parents with:• practical strategies to help parents in dealing with everyday stressors and challenges

• addressing the 6 negative habits of the mind, how to identify them and what to do to change these habits

• developing “emotional toughness” in daily routines to help students deal with everyday challenges

Where: St Joachim’s Parish Church When: Wednesday 24th June, 2015Time: 6:30pm – 8.30pm

Please RVSP phollandpark@bne.catholic.edu.au if you are planning on attending.

Parents and Friends’ Financial ContributionRecently every family in our school was sent a link to an online survey seeking feedback on the proposed P&F fundraising contribution. In case you missed it, here’s the link again:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/STJPandF

The survey is only short and it’s an ideal opportunity for you to have input into the decision to introduce a voluntary contribution of $50 per family, per term.

Our P&F do an exceptional job for our school – without the financial and community support of our P&F, St Joachim’s would not be able to offer the outstanding teaching and learning facilities and resources we do. Please take the time to complete the survey and provide your ideas and feedback. This is an important decision for our school, and the survey is a quick and easy way for you to have your say.

Farewell This week we farewell the Peacock family. Best wishes to Ellie (Yr3) and Rachel (Yr1) as they make the move to Canada. We’ll miss you.

I wish the students a renewing and safe holiday. School resumes on Monday 13th July.

Best wishes,

Chris

Religious News

BirthdaysAiden Fenton; Lucas Sondergeld; Eddie White; Angus Gibbons

Dear Parents,

It was wonderful to have Bishop Oudamen preside with Father Joe at Mass as part of his pastoral visit to the Holland Park/Mt Gravatt Parish on Friday. Bishop Joseph commended our children on their participation in the mass and beautiful singing. It was lovely to hear the children singing along with the final hymn as they left the church.

St Vincent de Paul Winter AppealThere were great numbers of students (and staff) wearing ‘crazy mix and match’ clothing last Wednesday, as part of our school community drive for the St Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal. As you can see from the photo with members of our Joey’s social justice team, Mr Marsh, from our local St Vincent de Paul chapter will be delighted with the great collection of tinned foods and donations we have collected. I know our local chapter of St Vincent de Paul have more and more families contacting them for support each year, so I sincerely thank you for your continued generosity.

Building Children’s Emotional Resilience Parent ForumA reminder of the parent workshop, this Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:30pm, facilitated by Educational Psychologist, Tricia Chandra. This will be held in St Joachim’s Church. Please RSVP via the school office.

After a very busy term, I hope that you and your family enjoy the two-week break. I look forward to seeing you all at the beginning of Term 3.

Wishing you God’s blessing,Amanda

ICAS Testing DaysTuesday 28th July ICAS EnglishTuesday 11th August ICAS Mathematics

Sports NewsNRL Coaching in PE LessonsSpecialist coaches from the National Rugby League development program will be working with all prep to Year 6 classes during their weekly PE lessons. These are held over the last two weeks of this term and skills developed include throwing & catching, grubber & chip kicking, tagging, sidestepping & swerving and try scoring. Friday Afternoon Interschool SportFinals Results:Senior Soccer: Our senior soccer team narrowly lost their final 2 -1 against a very big St Catherine’s team. Congratulations to Tuquiri Beckett on scoring a brilliant solo goal to to Thomas York on being named “Player of the Match”.

Congratulations to Year 6 student, Bella Van Eyk who has become a State Netball Champion with her Met East team winning the U11’s title over the weekend. You should be so very proud of your outstanding achievements.

Congratulations

“Don’t force your kids into sports. I never was. To this day, my dad has never asked me to go play golf. I ask him. It’s the child’s desire to play that matters, not the parent’s desire to have the child play. Fun. Keep it fun.” Tiger Woods

Enjoy your holiday break with your families and see you in Term 3 for another busy term of school sport!

Mrs D Jacks PE Teacher

For the past few weeks, grades 4, 5, and 6 girls have been participating in Interschool netball. It has been an enjoyable experience and we have had lots of fun. We have met new friends off court, but “rivals” on court!

Last week was our final, which we were very excited for. St Joachims1 and St Joachims3 came 4th.

Thanks to Miss Boyle for taking us, and Mrs Jacks for organising the event. It has been another great year.

Sophie Stenhouse, Bridie White, Meila Clark, and Helena Ruddy

Interschool Netball

Yr 3 Street Science

P&F News Tuckshop News

TUCKSHOP ROSTERWednesday 24th June 2015

Colleen Rowan Colleen RowanPauline White Pauline WhiteFiona Potter Fiona PotterNicole Day Nicole Day

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

School fees are now overdue Could all outstanding Yr 6 & Yr 5 camp fees please be settled by the end of the week.

School Fees

Cadbury Fundraiser – Money Due Back by tomorrow!!Cadbury Chocolate Box money is due tomorrow! A reminder that all unsold chocolates MUST be returned to the school ASAP.

A big thank you to everyone for selling their chocolate boxes and returning the money. This has been a great fundraiser for our school.

Should you have any issues with regards to selling your chocolates or returning them please email Kelly Hooper on kellyausten@hotmail.com.

Wray Organics – last week of fundraiser – get your receipts in!Located on Logan Road Mt Gravatt – near Spotlight and JB Hi FiWray Organics Mt Gravatt has a fabulous range of health foods and did you know they also have a café? Some of our mums have been catching up for coffee and cake at Wrap Organics this week to support our school. Don’t forget to put your receipts into the boxes which are located at the store and in our school office! This fundraiser ends on Friday 26 June so make sure you get in to Wray Organics in the next couple of weeks.

Entertainment Books – link www.entbook.com.au/22020p2School holidays is a great time to use your vouchers for some holiday fun with the kids. Don’t forget to get your book or digital membership. With a great range of food and activity vouchers you won’t want to miss out. To check out what’s on offer follow the link below. http://issuu.com/epaau/docs/brisbane_entertainment_book_2015-20/52?e=16038615/11945416

To order you book or digital membership go to: www.entbook.com.au/22020p2 .

Trivia Night – Saturday 17 October – An event not to be missed!Our Events Committee has started working on our Trivia Night to be held in October. Make sure to mark the date in your diaries. It is going to be a great night for parents to come together, have some great food, enjoy a drink or two and to carve up the dance floor! Who will be the winner of the Trivia Night trophy????? It is sure to be a hotly contested trophy for years to come!

If there are any families in the school community who would be able to donate prizes for our raffle please let Emma Whalley know – emma@brettwhalleyco.com.au.

Uniform Shop NewsDear Parents

Please be aware that from the start of Term 4, 2015, there will unfortunately be a small price increase in uniform costs.

The reason for this increase is an across the board price rise from our uniform supplier.

If you would like to purchase uniforms at current prices, please pop into the Uniform Shop in Term 3.

For parents buying a number of uniforms (for example, cur-rent prep students who need day uniforms for 2016 or for prep students starting in 2016) we can arrange to have uniforms put aside at the current price. Please drop into the Uniform Shop to discuss your requirements.

Thank youEloise CampbellUniform Shop Convenor

OSHC NewsHello Parents and carers

Spaces are filling up very quickly for vacation care. Tuesdays for both weeks are now full, so please get your forms back as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Communication re absences: A significant amount of time is being spent regularly, checking for children who are booked in, but haven’t arrived at Outside School Hours Care. Management has now introduced a $5.00 non- communication fee. Please ensure that you notify the service on any occasion your child will be absent. Failure to notify will lead to this fee being charged.

Thanks and have a lovely week Kristy PloegCoordinatorSt Joachim’s Outside School Hours Care

Celebrating of Learning Year 5

Calling all Prep and Yr 3 DADs for a night out (or any fathers who would like a night out at the footy).

The Wallabies are playing a match against the Springboks on Saturday 18 July. Also, there are 3 NRL games on this night too.Why: To meet new dads or catch up with the ones you already knowWhere: Holland Park Hotel, Logan RoadWhen: Saturday, 18th July 2015Time: 5.30pm (to meet and greet or watch some footy beforehand) with a view to eating dinner around 6.30pmRSVP: Wednesday 15th July to Kelly Hooper (kellyausten@hotmail.com), Kim Harris (harrissk2003@yahoo.com.au), Shelley Taylor (shelleytaylor653@gmail.com) or Fiona Potter (fiona.potter@echoent.com.au).

Please let us know so we can book a table for dinner. If you do not want dinner, there is the option to order finger food while you watch the games. Just let us know your preference.

ThanksYear 3 & Prep Parent Reps

Parent Reps NewsBON VOYAGE TO THE PEACOCK FAMILYAs those of you with children in Years 1 and 3 know, Bonnie and Dave, Ellie (Yr3), Rachel (Yr1) and Aiden (Yr 6 at Villa) are heading back to Canada very soon. Friday 26 June is their last day at St Joachim’s. Two events are planned - it would be great if you could come along if you are able to say “bon voyage” (esp year 1 and 3 families). What: Parent lunchWhen: Friday 26 June - 11.30amWhere: Holland Park Hotel, Logan RoadRSVP: Kim Harris so a table can be booked for lunch - harrissk2003@yahoo.com.au / 0412 446 387 What: Family fun day (so the children can have a last catch up for a while)When: Sunday 5 July - 10.30 till 3pm (NB this is in the school holidays)Where: Whites Hill Recreation Reserve, Pine Mountain Road, Carina HeightsRSVP: No need to RSVP - just come if you can.What to bring: BYO picnic lunch for your own family

Hi my name is Fiona. I chose to do some drawings for my homework project. The reason I chose to draw the Taj Mahal is because of how beautiful and complex the patterns are and the ways it’s designed. If you don’t know, the Taj Mahal is a big temple located in India. I chose the Eiffel Tower as well because I also love how it’s designed. It’s one of my favourite monuments in the world. I love drawing different things and experimenting in art.

Year 6

Term 2 News School Calendar

JUNEWed 24th Cadbury Fundraiser

Money due back Wed 24th Tricia Chandra Parent Forum 6:30- 8:30Thurs 25th Yr 4 Science Day (Hall)Fri 26th Last Day of School

JULYMon 13th School resumesTues 28th ICAS English

AUGUSTTues 4th Interhouse Athletics CarnivaTues 11th ICAS MathematicsFri 28th Zone 2 Interschool Athletics Carnival

SeptemberThurs 17th Sports Gala Day

Open Events - Lourdes Hill CollegeOnce per term the College offers a special Open Event. One of our Senior Students will take you on a tour of the College, after which you are invited to join the Principal and members of the College Leadership Team for morning tea. Upcoming Open Event date is: · Monday 10 August 9.30am – 10.30am

Please contact our Enrolments Registrar, Mrs Maria Krause on (07) 3399 0434 or email mkrause@lhc.qld.edu.au to register your interest.

Community News

OPEN MORNING: SETON COLLEGETuesday 4th August starting at 9amin the College Chapel with an Information Sessionfollowed by a tour of the College.The Open Morning will conclude at 10.30am

SETON COLLEGE, MT GRAVATT EAST, a Catholic Co-educational College, is now accepting enrolment applications from students wishing to attend the College in Year 7 2016 and 2017 (maximum Year 7 enrolment is 65 students).

The College accepts students of diverse abilities, but seeks to provide opportunities for students who need to ‘pick up the pace’ of their school work in the primary school years. This is done through a curriculum in which core subjects are offered at many levels and classes with a very favourable teacher – student ratio.

In the Senior years (Years 11 – 12), the College offers students the opportunity to do QCE subjects and a variety of VET pathways.

Please visit the College website at http://www.seton.qld.edu.au or phone 3291 5333 to obtain an enrolment package.

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: hpmg@bne.catholic.net.auIt’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: hpmg@bne.catholic.net.au

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’

Sacramental Program – First ReconciliationIn Term 3, we will be begin preparing children for the sacrament of First Reconciliation (Confession). This is the beginning of our sacramental preparation process, which continues in Terms 1 and 2 of 2016 with preparation for Confirmation and First Eucharist. All Year 3 children baptised in the Catholic tradition will receive an enrolment pack containing more information. Parents of Catholic children who are older than Year 3 who wish to be a part of the program, please email Jo Sii at sacpr.hpmg@bne.catholic.net.au with the following information:

1) Child’s Name, Class and School2) Parents’ names3) Contact email address

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