NEWSLETTER NO. 17 â Wednesday 10th 2015
NEWSLETTER NO. 17 – Wednesday 10th 2015 IMPORTANT DATES
The importance of Balance.
JUNE
What a wonderful short week it’s been in Mt Isa this week. After the long weekend we just had, our kids have been smiling like crazy as they play on the playground at school, scrambling over the monkey bars and enjoying soccer. As I watched some of the grade 3s and 4s scrambling the other morning over the playground equipment, jumping from the bridge to another apparatus into piles - it was fun. A girl laughed as her friend shouted, “come on, get up, keep moving”, whilst another girl kept laughing as they fell down. Our kids were smiling like crazy.
Monday – Author Rosemary Selkirk visiting St Kieran’s for guest reading Thursday 11th – Sports Day Friday 12th – League/netball gala day Monday 15th – Start of Year 5 camp Friday 19th – Mt Isa Show day holiday Friday 26th – Last day of Term Two
JULY Monday 13th – IPRASS Day (no students at school) Tuesday 14th – Students return to school for Term Three
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS Monday 8am to 3pm Tuesday to Friday 8am – 4pm
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS Wednesdays 2pm to 3.30pm
SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER (07) 4744 9000
SCHOOL FAX NUMBER (07) 4743 5925
SCHOOL FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/StKieransMountIsa
In all of this fun, there were no experiments, no 21st century collaboration focus or concepts the students needed to think about. No assessment tools were being measured, but as they scrambled over the playground apparatus and found their way out to reach a high point, there was real learning. It reminded me of the pace we lead in education right now, as we strive for perfection to deliver amazing 21st century programs every day for our students whilst bringing our ‘ A game’. So often we can get caught up in the one-dimensional nature that education can become as the committed teachers we are: always working for a better program, outcome or attending the latest professional endeavours which are endless. It’s important to stop work occasionally and reset by taking time out and find balance for ourselves. As parents, this also rings a similar tune, as we are in gear being the best parent we can for our kids every day. After watching our own kids on the playground and scrambling, it was obvious they felt better afterwards. Finding balance leads to happiness, it feeds self-worth, is uplifting and the benefit is we can feed that energy to those around us. Rather than feeling the negative, and perpetually fuelling it, we sometimes need to find balance and refocus. The long weekend was a great opportunity for this. By taking time out, and finding balance, engaging in deep rich conversations, not about work or school, we are more reflective, gain focus and deeper meaning. This week we appointed our new Assistant Principal of Religious Education/ Curriculum for 2015 - Johnathon Greer. We are excited about Johnathan taking up the appointment and continuing in his shared Year 3 teaching role for 2015. This is a great outcome for our school and our kids, which are at the centre of our thinking at St Kieran’s. Finally, tomorrow (Thursday) is our annual athletics carnival. Mr McLauchlan sent out a program last week - we start at 8:30am and should conclude by early afternoon. Please come and support, it’s going to be wonderful. Warm regards Matt Matt Tyrie
FROM THE APRE Dear Parents and Caregivers,
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH MASS TIMES Saturday: Sunday:
6:00pm 7:30am 9:00am 6:00pm
BIRTHDAYS JUNE 11th 14th 15th
Meg Shelby William
Year 3 Year 4 Year 1
We hope you all have a fantastic day!!
ATTACHMENTS
Mount Isa Show schedule – make an entry and support your show! Plus, don’t forget to call in to see the St Kieran’s display at the show.
It is with great pleasure that I take on the role of Assistant Principal – Religious Education at St Kieran’s Catholic School for 2015. Certainly, the decision to apply was one that came after much soul searching. Having worked in many of our Catholic schools, I have always been drawn to the role of APRE and felt a real passion for Religious Education. This is where I have found the greatest enjoyment in my career – from the simple things, such as prayer celebrations with students, to things on a slightly larger scale, such as mission trips to the Philippines. To be the APRE of our school is a true honour and pleasure. To say Chrissy Sonego left a lasting impression on our school would be quite the understatement. You need only spend a moment with any student to know that she was universally loved and cherished at St Kieran’s. It is with sadness that we see her move on, but I am certainly grateful for the hard work and love she has placed into ‘paving the way’ and laying the foundations for the next step in our school history. I am thrilled to also maintain my role as Year 3 teacher at St Kieran’s for 2015. As mentioned in my first newsletter entry, the energy, enthusiasm and acceptance I have received from our Year 3 students is inspirational. I was so proud of them last Friday as they pulled together for assembly prayer and led our school in celebrating special people from our Catholic tradition. Despite one quarter of the class going down to illness and several ‘redrafts’ of the script, they made it work outstandingly! No doubt, the students in Year 3 will continue to be a great source of support and continued inspiration for me as we move forward. I am excited and gracious to be working with Matt Tyrie, our Principal, who brings a wealth of international knowledge to our community. I am equally looking forward to working in a new role with our incredible staff, who remain some of the most dedicated and passionate educators I have met. As we near the end of Term 2, I have much to be thankful for. I am thankful for the opportunities that lie ahead. I am thankful for the new ways in which St Kieran’s can serve and minister to the local community. I am thankful for all members of our school, especially our students. I suppose you could say that ‘gratitude is my attitude’. God bless, Johnathon Johnathon Greer, Assistant Principal – Religious Education
LIBRARY NEWS ROSEMARY SELKIRK When Amelie asks her Nan about being afraid of monsters, she does not expect to be invited to enter the world of the imagination with her; nor how much fun they will have discovering different monsters together. A quality picture book for three to six year olds by Dr Rosemary Selkirk which addresses childhood fears, such as the fear of monsters, by illustrating the role of the imagination. Dr Rosemary Selkirk is visiting our school this Monday at 1.30pm, when she will read this engaging story to infant grades, copies of the book will be available for purchase using the order form. Dr Rosemary Selkirk is an experienced infant and remedial reading teacher and registered psychologist. Her children’s picture story book Are you afraid of monsters? combines an interest in the basis of children’s fears with insights provided from psychological practice. The book was designed, printed and published in Australia to a high quality. The illustrations by Melbourne artist Cameron Singleton have a quiet charm and children have responded enthusiastically to them. Are you afraid of monsters? is enjoyed by children, teachers, parents and librarians in Victoria, interstate and elsewhere. This year Are you afraid of monsters? is on The Premiers Reading Challenge List for Victoria.
BOOK ORDER Name ............................................................................................................................................................... One copy of Are you afraid of monsters? paperback (ISBN 97800992343729) @ $16.00 _____ Would you like your copy signed by the author? Yes____ or No ____ If you would like Rosemary to write a specific message please write it here .............................................................................................................................................................................
LOVE 2 READ Champion Borrower: Please support your child by encouraging them to remember to bring their library bag each week, along with their library books. The results are scaled to take into account the number of students in each class – so no class has an advantage over another! Lunch Bunch Book Club: We are starting a lunchtime book club! Our first meeting will be next Tuesday 16 June at 1st Break. All students are welcome to come along. Focus for the first meeting will be sharing why our favourite book is our favourite book and planning for future meetings! There are many ways that YOU can help your child develop a love of reading: Choose books that inspire ~ Choose books that motivate ~ Choose books that kids will love .
Free Bookmarks from Issultrator Marc McBride http://www.youngatart.com.au/bookmarks.php
A MINUTE WITH MR MCLAUCHLAN s
Netball and Rugby League
Our Rugby League team put in a mighty effort on day 1 of our Interschool Rugby League Competition. Day 1 wrapped up with ‘The Saints’ walking away with a win against Townview, a loss against Barkly and draw against our sporting rivals Sunset. The defensive effort displayed by our boys in the final match proved that they are a massive chance for making the finals this Friday. A huge thank you to Mr Justin Perkins who kindly gave up his time to help coach the team on Wednesday. His insight into the game will be missed next Friday. Over at the Netball courts, our St Kieran’s netball team put in a mighty effort. For most of our team, this was their first competitive netball experience. They improved throughout the day and this was fantastic to see. They will only become more confident as they participate in day 2 of competition this Friday. A big thank you to Ms Kim Van Adrichem for coaching the team and getting the best out of our players.
Gabrielle Wood scooting out of dummy half.
District and Regional Touch Football
Rico off to regionals!
Congratulations to Rico who was selected to represent Mount Isa at the Regional trials in Alpha a couple of weeks ago. What is even more impressive is that he has been selected to represent the North West Region at the State trials to be held in Toowoomba in mid August. St Kieran’s wishes Rico all the best as he strives for Queensland selection.
Reminders Rugby League/Netball: Gala Day 2: Fri 12 June (Week8)
SCHOOL SPORTS DAY PROGRAM REMINDER: 8.30am start Running races, sprints 10.30am – Field events and rotations Lunch 2:00pm – Races, relays and presentations
Sports Day: This Thursday 11th June (Week 8)
QMF CHOIR Dear Parents/Carers, Just a reminder that our QMF choir is rehearsing TONIGHT at the Civic Centre from 6:30-8:00pm. Children are to wear normal clothes and please bring a water bottle with your child's name on it. Our rehearsal will begin at 6:30pm sharp so please drop your child a few minutes before so rolls can be marked. You can collect your child from inside the Civic Centre at 8pm and please see me before taking your child. There will also be a note for you to read regarding what your child needs to wear for the performances. Our rehearsal yesterday was amazing and our special guests and conductor were very impressed with the behaviour and sound of our choir. See you all tonight!! Mrs Laffin will be present at all rehearsals. Any enquires please see Mrs Laffin or the office for the required forms
TUCKSHOP NEWS The meal deal for this Friday is: FIRST BREAK – Crumbed sausage and hot chips. SECOND BREAK – Two fruits and custard, and an ice-block. Meal deals cost $7.00. Please write your order on a brown paper bag (or your re-usable school lunch bag if you have one!) and drop it in by Thursday morning.
SPONSORS We would like to say a huge thank you to the following businesses who generously donated to our School Mother’s Day Fete. Please support these businesses where you can (more businesses will be highlighted next week!).
GRATITUDE IS OUR ATTITUDE … with school officer Jenna Robinson I have so much good in my life to be grateful for, the most obvious being my family - my two healthy, happy children who (can be very challenging at times) but bring me so much joy and happiness, my hard working husband who gives me never ending love and support and my parents whose support is also endless. I am grateful for my amazing friends near and far and I am also grateful for the things sometimes we take for granted, like a roof over my head, food on the table and clean water.
POSITIONS VACANT SCHOOL OFFICER Duties include;
Front office reception – including but not limited to telephone and counter enquiries; Production of weekly school newsletter – collating, laying out, printing, distribution Website maintenance Pastoral support for students – including but not limited to first aid Communication with parents and the community Media liaison – including, but not limited to posting to social networks, SMS alerts, contact with media outlets
To apply, please supply your resume to St Kieran’s Catholic Primary School in Short Street, or address it to; The Principal St Kieran’s Catholic Primary School PO Box 1100 Mount Isa QLD 4825; or email to [email protected] .au
It’s a BOY!! Congratulations to Mrs Trew on the safe arrival of Oliver Chase Trew on 28th May.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: 4th – 6th Sept 2015 : : Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend for married couples at Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre, Ormiston QLD (on Brisbane’s bayside) Bookings or details contact: Maria and David Murphy, ph (07) 3342 1456, dandmmurp [email protected]. au Information website: www.ww me.org.au
The importance of Balance.
JUNE
What a wonderful short week it’s been in Mt Isa this week. After the long weekend we just had, our kids have been smiling like crazy as they play on the playground at school, scrambling over the monkey bars and enjoying soccer. As I watched some of the grade 3s and 4s scrambling the other morning over the playground equipment, jumping from the bridge to another apparatus into piles - it was fun. A girl laughed as her friend shouted, “come on, get up, keep moving”, whilst another girl kept laughing as they fell down. Our kids were smiling like crazy.
Monday – Author Rosemary Selkirk visiting St Kieran’s for guest reading Thursday 11th – Sports Day Friday 12th – League/netball gala day Monday 15th – Start of Year 5 camp Friday 19th – Mt Isa Show day holiday Friday 26th – Last day of Term Two
JULY Monday 13th – IPRASS Day (no students at school) Tuesday 14th – Students return to school for Term Three
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS Monday 8am to 3pm Tuesday to Friday 8am – 4pm
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS Wednesdays 2pm to 3.30pm
SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER (07) 4744 9000
SCHOOL FAX NUMBER (07) 4743 5925
SCHOOL FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/StKieransMountIsa
In all of this fun, there were no experiments, no 21st century collaboration focus or concepts the students needed to think about. No assessment tools were being measured, but as they scrambled over the playground apparatus and found their way out to reach a high point, there was real learning. It reminded me of the pace we lead in education right now, as we strive for perfection to deliver amazing 21st century programs every day for our students whilst bringing our ‘ A game’. So often we can get caught up in the one-dimensional nature that education can become as the committed teachers we are: always working for a better program, outcome or attending the latest professional endeavours which are endless. It’s important to stop work occasionally and reset by taking time out and find balance for ourselves. As parents, this also rings a similar tune, as we are in gear being the best parent we can for our kids every day. After watching our own kids on the playground and scrambling, it was obvious they felt better afterwards. Finding balance leads to happiness, it feeds self-worth, is uplifting and the benefit is we can feed that energy to those around us. Rather than feeling the negative, and perpetually fuelling it, we sometimes need to find balance and refocus. The long weekend was a great opportunity for this. By taking time out, and finding balance, engaging in deep rich conversations, not about work or school, we are more reflective, gain focus and deeper meaning. This week we appointed our new Assistant Principal of Religious Education/ Curriculum for 2015 - Johnathon Greer. We are excited about Johnathan taking up the appointment and continuing in his shared Year 3 teaching role for 2015. This is a great outcome for our school and our kids, which are at the centre of our thinking at St Kieran’s. Finally, tomorrow (Thursday) is our annual athletics carnival. Mr McLauchlan sent out a program last week - we start at 8:30am and should conclude by early afternoon. Please come and support, it’s going to be wonderful. Warm regards Matt Matt Tyrie
FROM THE APRE Dear Parents and Caregivers,
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH MASS TIMES Saturday: Sunday:
6:00pm 7:30am 9:00am 6:00pm
BIRTHDAYS JUNE 11th 14th 15th
Meg Shelby William
Year 3 Year 4 Year 1
We hope you all have a fantastic day!!
ATTACHMENTS
Mount Isa Show schedule – make an entry and support your show! Plus, don’t forget to call in to see the St Kieran’s display at the show.
It is with great pleasure that I take on the role of Assistant Principal – Religious Education at St Kieran’s Catholic School for 2015. Certainly, the decision to apply was one that came after much soul searching. Having worked in many of our Catholic schools, I have always been drawn to the role of APRE and felt a real passion for Religious Education. This is where I have found the greatest enjoyment in my career – from the simple things, such as prayer celebrations with students, to things on a slightly larger scale, such as mission trips to the Philippines. To be the APRE of our school is a true honour and pleasure. To say Chrissy Sonego left a lasting impression on our school would be quite the understatement. You need only spend a moment with any student to know that she was universally loved and cherished at St Kieran’s. It is with sadness that we see her move on, but I am certainly grateful for the hard work and love she has placed into ‘paving the way’ and laying the foundations for the next step in our school history. I am thrilled to also maintain my role as Year 3 teacher at St Kieran’s for 2015. As mentioned in my first newsletter entry, the energy, enthusiasm and acceptance I have received from our Year 3 students is inspirational. I was so proud of them last Friday as they pulled together for assembly prayer and led our school in celebrating special people from our Catholic tradition. Despite one quarter of the class going down to illness and several ‘redrafts’ of the script, they made it work outstandingly! No doubt, the students in Year 3 will continue to be a great source of support and continued inspiration for me as we move forward. I am excited and gracious to be working with Matt Tyrie, our Principal, who brings a wealth of international knowledge to our community. I am equally looking forward to working in a new role with our incredible staff, who remain some of the most dedicated and passionate educators I have met. As we near the end of Term 2, I have much to be thankful for. I am thankful for the opportunities that lie ahead. I am thankful for the new ways in which St Kieran’s can serve and minister to the local community. I am thankful for all members of our school, especially our students. I suppose you could say that ‘gratitude is my attitude’. God bless, Johnathon Johnathon Greer, Assistant Principal – Religious Education
LIBRARY NEWS ROSEMARY SELKIRK When Amelie asks her Nan about being afraid of monsters, she does not expect to be invited to enter the world of the imagination with her; nor how much fun they will have discovering different monsters together. A quality picture book for three to six year olds by Dr Rosemary Selkirk which addresses childhood fears, such as the fear of monsters, by illustrating the role of the imagination. Dr Rosemary Selkirk is visiting our school this Monday at 1.30pm, when she will read this engaging story to infant grades, copies of the book will be available for purchase using the order form. Dr Rosemary Selkirk is an experienced infant and remedial reading teacher and registered psychologist. Her children’s picture story book Are you afraid of monsters? combines an interest in the basis of children’s fears with insights provided from psychological practice. The book was designed, printed and published in Australia to a high quality. The illustrations by Melbourne artist Cameron Singleton have a quiet charm and children have responded enthusiastically to them. Are you afraid of monsters? is enjoyed by children, teachers, parents and librarians in Victoria, interstate and elsewhere. This year Are you afraid of monsters? is on The Premiers Reading Challenge List for Victoria.
BOOK ORDER Name ............................................................................................................................................................... One copy of Are you afraid of monsters? paperback (ISBN 97800992343729) @ $16.00 _____ Would you like your copy signed by the author? Yes____ or No ____ If you would like Rosemary to write a specific message please write it here .............................................................................................................................................................................
LOVE 2 READ Champion Borrower: Please support your child by encouraging them to remember to bring their library bag each week, along with their library books. The results are scaled to take into account the number of students in each class – so no class has an advantage over another! Lunch Bunch Book Club: We are starting a lunchtime book club! Our first meeting will be next Tuesday 16 June at 1st Break. All students are welcome to come along. Focus for the first meeting will be sharing why our favourite book is our favourite book and planning for future meetings! There are many ways that YOU can help your child develop a love of reading: Choose books that inspire ~ Choose books that motivate ~ Choose books that kids will love .
Free Bookmarks from Issultrator Marc McBride http://www.youngatart.com.au/bookmarks.php
A MINUTE WITH MR MCLAUCHLAN s
Netball and Rugby League
Our Rugby League team put in a mighty effort on day 1 of our Interschool Rugby League Competition. Day 1 wrapped up with ‘The Saints’ walking away with a win against Townview, a loss against Barkly and draw against our sporting rivals Sunset. The defensive effort displayed by our boys in the final match proved that they are a massive chance for making the finals this Friday. A huge thank you to Mr Justin Perkins who kindly gave up his time to help coach the team on Wednesday. His insight into the game will be missed next Friday. Over at the Netball courts, our St Kieran’s netball team put in a mighty effort. For most of our team, this was their first competitive netball experience. They improved throughout the day and this was fantastic to see. They will only become more confident as they participate in day 2 of competition this Friday. A big thank you to Ms Kim Van Adrichem for coaching the team and getting the best out of our players.
Gabrielle Wood scooting out of dummy half.
District and Regional Touch Football
Rico off to regionals!
Congratulations to Rico who was selected to represent Mount Isa at the Regional trials in Alpha a couple of weeks ago. What is even more impressive is that he has been selected to represent the North West Region at the State trials to be held in Toowoomba in mid August. St Kieran’s wishes Rico all the best as he strives for Queensland selection.
Reminders Rugby League/Netball: Gala Day 2: Fri 12 June (Week8)
SCHOOL SPORTS DAY PROGRAM REMINDER: 8.30am start Running races, sprints 10.30am – Field events and rotations Lunch 2:00pm – Races, relays and presentations
Sports Day: This Thursday 11th June (Week 8)
QMF CHOIR Dear Parents/Carers, Just a reminder that our QMF choir is rehearsing TONIGHT at the Civic Centre from 6:30-8:00pm. Children are to wear normal clothes and please bring a water bottle with your child's name on it. Our rehearsal will begin at 6:30pm sharp so please drop your child a few minutes before so rolls can be marked. You can collect your child from inside the Civic Centre at 8pm and please see me before taking your child. There will also be a note for you to read regarding what your child needs to wear for the performances. Our rehearsal yesterday was amazing and our special guests and conductor were very impressed with the behaviour and sound of our choir. See you all tonight!! Mrs Laffin will be present at all rehearsals. Any enquires please see Mrs Laffin or the office for the required forms
TUCKSHOP NEWS The meal deal for this Friday is: FIRST BREAK – Crumbed sausage and hot chips. SECOND BREAK – Two fruits and custard, and an ice-block. Meal deals cost $7.00. Please write your order on a brown paper bag (or your re-usable school lunch bag if you have one!) and drop it in by Thursday morning.
SPONSORS We would like to say a huge thank you to the following businesses who generously donated to our School Mother’s Day Fete. Please support these businesses where you can (more businesses will be highlighted next week!).
GRATITUDE IS OUR ATTITUDE … with school officer Jenna Robinson I have so much good in my life to be grateful for, the most obvious being my family - my two healthy, happy children who (can be very challenging at times) but bring me so much joy and happiness, my hard working husband who gives me never ending love and support and my parents whose support is also endless. I am grateful for my amazing friends near and far and I am also grateful for the things sometimes we take for granted, like a roof over my head, food on the table and clean water.
POSITIONS VACANT SCHOOL OFFICER Duties include;
Front office reception – including but not limited to telephone and counter enquiries; Production of weekly school newsletter – collating, laying out, printing, distribution Website maintenance Pastoral support for students – including but not limited to first aid Communication with parents and the community Media liaison – including, but not limited to posting to social networks, SMS alerts, contact with media outlets
To apply, please supply your resume to St Kieran’s Catholic Primary School in Short Street, or address it to; The Principal St Kieran’s Catholic Primary School PO Box 1100 Mount Isa QLD 4825; or email to [email protected] .au
It’s a BOY!! Congratulations to Mrs Trew on the safe arrival of Oliver Chase Trew on 28th May.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: 4th – 6th Sept 2015 : : Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend for married couples at Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre, Ormiston QLD (on Brisbane’s bayside) Bookings or details contact: Maria and David Murphy, ph (07) 3342 1456, dandmmurp [email protected]. au Information website: www.ww me.org.au
