NEWS 8 TERM 1 2014

MONDAY 10 MARCH 2014

Leadership Team News

Welcome to this weeks edition of the newsletter.

Privacy Policy
The school has amended the Privacy Statement and Collection Notice to ensure compliance with the amendments to the Privacy Act. I reassure and remind parents that the school takes very seriously its obligations regarding the privacy of information about students and parents that is provided to the school prior to and during the course of a students enrolment at the school. The schools new Privacy Statement and Collection Notice are located on this link and also on the school website should you wish to have a read.

Car Parking
We would ask all parents to exercise caution when parking in and around the school. There have been a number of incidents already this year, so please be extra careful when parking and reversing.

School Uniform
Please check that your child is wearing the correct school uniform each day. There are a few children who have started to wear bracelets and other jewellery which is not part of the uniform. A uniform note will be sent home for those who continue to wear the incorrect school uniform. If your child has to wear a different uniform for a short period of time, a note to your childs teacher would be appreciated. Please check the website for the correct uniform requirements. Thank you to the many parents who always ensure that their child is in the correct uniform.

Whole School Mass

The first whole school Mass for 2014 will be celebrated on Thursday 27 March at 9am in the Mary MacKillop Centre. As this is the season of Lent, it may a good opportunity to do something extra as you journey with us to Easter. We would love you to join us for this Mass.

Mini Hotdog morning tea and lunch will continue on Mondays and Tue sdays during Lent. Mini Hotdogs cost 50c and all money goes to Project Compassion. They are available at the tuckshop.

Changes to Dates for Confirmation and First Communion

Due to the appointment of Fr Michael McCarthy to the position of Bishop of Rockhampton, the dates for Confirmation and First Communion have been changed in the parish. Confirmation and First Communion will now be a combined ceremony to take place at St Monicas Church in Tugun on Saturday evening, 31 May at 6pm. Please note this in your calendars.

Mini Vinnie Group for 2014

Last Friday at assembly, the Year 6 Mini Vinnies group was announced. It is with pleasure that we announce these students for the 2014 team: Ella, Alex, Harrison, Matt, Hayden, Daniella, Seamus, Maddie, Eliza, Oscar, Jamey, Claire, Sophie, Natalie, Harry, Sam, Erin and Bonnie. These students have already been assisting with enthusiasm in Project Compassion activities.

Writers Day of Excellence and Passion

Some of our Year 7 students attended the Writers Day of Excellence and Passion held at Marymount recently. Our ten students worked with Marymount Primary Year 7 and Marymount College Year 8 students, led by author, Christine Bongers, who inspired the children in the development of their creative writing skills.

New Caledonian Billets 2014

Its that exciting time again when our friends from New Caledonia plan to come to Australia. We are looking for ten St As families to billet 20 delightful 10-12 year old children from New Caledonia. The New Caledonian children need to be billeted for 4 nights, Monday 6 October till Thursday 9 October (inclusive). The children are billeted in pairs, 2 boys or 2 girls. That means 4 nights with two young students sharing your dining table and family life each evening, and then the fun of breakfast the next morning! During each of the days the children will be with their own teachers touring the Gold Coast. Monday 6 October is a public holiday so you will be able to enjoy the children for that full day and into the night. You would pick them up around 9am on Monday morning. In the past St As families have told truly beautiful, touching stories about the time shared with their New Caledonian friends..playing cricket in the backyard, jumping on the trampoline, swimming in the pool, playing at the beach, giggling as they communicated together in the different languages, just hanging out at home, sharing our toys, giving them some of our clothes that no longer fit us. This is a pretty big adventure for the NC children, and also for their parents who remain behind. Their lives are simple and often quite poor, so to share in our lives is a truly amazing experience for the 10-12 year old girls and boys. It is a real honor to be able to billet the children and care for them, and to give their parents back at home the peace of mind that their children are with safe and caring St As families. It would also be safe to say that the lives of our families were enhanced by the cultural exchange and warm friendships they develop. In the past St As families have even travelled to NC to visit the village of their billet that is how strong the bond became. If you would be interested in this great experience for your family and could open your home to two delightful children could you please complete the form below. Or if you would like more information please contact Mrs Rohanna.

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NEW CALEDONIA BILLETS

The ___________________________ family would be happy to welcome two New Caledonian children into their home for 4 nights from 6 October till 9 October (inclusive).

Signed: _______________________________________ Class: ____________________

NB: First forms in, get priority.

Staff News
Jane Marrison and Julia Miller will be attending an RE Day on Tuesday. Clare Zuber will be attending an In-service on Wednesday. Jane Marrison, Melissa Sewell, Laurie Hallinan, Anne-Louise Allen and Laura Dick will be attending Positive Partnerships Day 2 on Thursday. Stephen Montgomery will be attending a Principals Meeting on Thursday afternoon. Laurelle Goody will commence some Long Service Leave today until March 27. We wish Laurelle a happy holiday. See you at the P&F Disco is on Friday night.

Stephen Montgomery, Jane Marrison, Lynne Rohanna (Leadership Team)

General News
Do you shop at AMart?
Do you shop at AMart? If so, please register your details to get a team card and request to be linked to St Augustines, CURRUMBIN. Our school will then receive points which will go towards us being able to receive Sports Equipment. Thank you.

Woolworths Sports Equipment

Last week we received goods from the Woolworths Earn and Learn promotion that we participated in last year. These items have been distributed throughout the classes in the school. Thank you to all parents who collected and handed in the Earn and Learn shopping dockets. We are thrilled with our new resources. (Sue Hamill - HPE Teacher)

Library News
RIBIT (Read In Bed Its Terrific!)

Wow! Theres been lots of reading in bed this past week. Welcome to RIBI T: Jack S, Isabel N, Charlie S, Caleb T, Sophie P, Danika B, Tobey C, Kyla M, Emily A. Congratulations to: Molly S, Nicholas C, Matt O, Peter N, Ania A, Cooper L, Zoe R, Fletcher P, Ryder C, Tiahna M, Roxanna H. Congrats to Emily H and Brandon H who are into their second round of RIBIT reading. And finally, to Lilly M our SUPER RIBIT reader this week congratulations! What a wonderful effort everyone. Kids who read, succeed! Lonnie Rutland (Librarian)

Sportscene
Year 5-7 Winter Sport
Our first round takes place this Friday 21 March. Unfortunately the draw was not available at time of this newsletter print. Once known, each student will receive a copy to take home. Students in Years 5-7 will also bring home a Code of Conduct to read, sign (student and parent/guardian) and return before playing in round 1 this Friday. Uniform Requirements: The following gear is required to be purchased from the uniform shop or from a local sports store before round 1: Netball Normal Sports Uniform. Soccer St As football socks (Uniform Shop), shin pads (Sports Store). Rugby League - St As football socks, mouth guards (compulsory and from a Chemist or Sports Store), boots (secondhand boots available in Uniform Shop), shoulder pads & head gear (Optional from a Sports Store). Open Rugby League boys Shorts and socks order running late. Available week 1 of term 2 (Mr Dolan will discuss uniform requirements for rounds 1-3 of this term). Jerseys will be distributed to both Soccer and Rugby League players on Thursday 20 March. We look forward to lots of fun in this great competition!

Cross Country Training

Students wanting to start training for Cross Country or simply wanting to improve general fitness, are invited to attend morning training on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 7:50am. Joggers are required for these sessions (black school shoes not allowed). We look forward to seeing students involved (Years 1-7 welcome), as House Colour points will be awarded and added on to the final points tally at next terms Cross Country Carnival (Wednesday 23 April). Please meet Mr Dolan in the undercover area outside the tuckshop.

NRL Backyard League Yr 3-7 Program

Students in Years 3-7, boys and girls, have the opportunity to be involved in the NRL spons ored Backyard League Centre here at St As. The sessions will consist of fun games and challenging activities that will provide an opportunity for your child to improve their coordination, spatial awareness, social skills and fitness. It is also a great way to make new friends! All sessions are taught by professional NRL Game Development Officers. The best thing about the Backyard League Centre is that it is completely FREE, and your son/daughter will receive their very own football so they can continue to play with their friends. All they need to do is return the registration form (class teachers have these) and attend the 3 sessions (each Thursday 1:20pm 2:00pm till end of term) which is during lunch time. Please return registration forms to the front office in the box provided. Come and join in the FREE fun!

AFL Year 4 Shine Program

Last Friday, students in Year 4 had a skills session with Suns player Leigh Osborne, as part of the Gold Coast Suns schools initiative program. Our students had an absolute ball with the fun drills that were played. This Tuesday 18 March, Year 4 will be visiting Metricon Stadium and participating in the Shine Carnival Day Not only will they be playing games on the main ground, but also touring around the facilities of the stadium. Have fun Year 4!

Total Football Academy Soccer

Total Football Academy will be running an after school soccer program during Term 2 at St Augustine's Primary School. The program is for Prep to Year 4 Pupils. Registration forms will be distributed during a free demonstration. During the 6 week program games will be played inside an inflatable soccer field, which captures the imagination of students, giving them a great soccer experience. Training will take place inside a skills square focusing on different skills each week, such as dribbling, turning and shooting. As part of the program players can also purchase a soccer kit (Top and Shorts). The program starts on Monday 5 May, 3:15pm - 4:15pm. To sign up online visit www.totalfootballacademy.com.au or call Andy Robinson on 0413 888 643.

Mr Shaun Dolan (Sports Co-ordinator)

A note from the Guidance Counsellor

My name is Ainslie Wheeler and I have been appointed as the Gu idance Counsellor replacing Mr Tony OShea for 2014 at St Augustines Parish Primary School. I am a psychologist who has a passion for working with children, adolescents and their families. I am very excited to have been given the opportunity to work at St Augustines Parish Primary School and have felt privileged to have become a part of this great community. The welcome that I have received from the staff, parents, and students of the school to date has been wonderful. I am very much looking forward to a productive 2014 and to working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and students. The role of the guidance counsellor is to predominately support the social, emotional and behavioural needs of students who may be experiencing difficulties within the school setting. If you feel that your child would benefit from guidance counsellor support this year please discuss this with your childs classroom teacher or contact me via email (ainslie.wheeler@bne.catholic.edu.au) or through the school office (07 5598 8730). At this time, a meeting can be arranged which will provide an opportunity to review your childs current needs and ongoing support. Should you wish to engage in the service a consent form will be presented, which will need to be

completed in order for services to be provided for your child.

This service can be accessed at any time

throughout the year. I am at St Augustines Parish Primary School on a Monday and Wednesday. I wish your family all the best for 2014. Best wishes, Ainslie Wheeler (Ainslee.Wheeler@bne.catholic.edu.au)

P & F News
New iPads

At last weeks assembly the P&F presented the school with 20 new iPads. These ipads were purchased from funds raised from last years Beachathon.

P & F General Meeting Postponed!

Urgent Message: P&F General Meeting 18 March 6:30pm (Staffroom). Postponed until Tuesday 25 March. This general meeting will discuss/vote on the new St A's P&F Levy (information to be sent home this week).

School Disco - Friday 21 March

Keep the evening of Friday 21 March free. Students and parents can come along and enjoy a drink and something to eat. Special welcome night to prep/new parents to St A's. A note was sent home last week. These are also available online or from the front office.

Mother's Day Stall

Special gifts for the special "mum" in your life (5 May - 9 May)

St A's Running / Walking Group

Meeting at Dune Caf (Palm Beach Parkland, Pirate Park). Every Wednesday 5:00pm (Runners 5km; Walkers 3km or 5km). All parents/guardians welcome (Adults only at this time). Get fit or stay fit!

Martin Sanders (P & F President) mjsanders@bne.catholic.edu.au

Tuckshop Roster
TUCKSHOP COOKING/HOME BAKING: Thank you for sending in ONLY cakes/biscuits etc. made from safe or nut free products to sell at our tuckshop. NO almond meal please.

Please click on the link for the 2013 Tuckshop Price List.

Date:

Tuckshop Helpers:

Home Baking Roster: -

Monday 17 March

Tuckshop Closed

Tuesday 18 March

Tuckshop Closed

Wednesday 19 March

L Creedy (8:30-11:30), A Polden (11:302:30)

P Walsh

Thursday 20 March

S Hawney, S Quigley (11:30-2:30)

P Walsh, T Jones

Friday 21 March Wednesday 22 March

J Fing, S O'Grady

F Hore, C Rogers

S Dickinson, Y Gibson

M Suddes

Coming Events

Monday 17 March Monday 17 March Friday 21 March Friday 21 March Monday 24 March Tuesday 25 March Thursday 27 March Monday 31 March Monday 31 March - Thursday 3 April

P & F St Patrick's Day Sausage Sizzle Triple P - Positive Parenting Program (FULLY BOOKED) Winter Sport commences P & F School Disco Triple P - Positive Parenting Program (FULLY BOOKED) P & F Meeting, 6:30pm in Staffroom Whole School Mass, 9am Triple P - Positive Parenting Program (FULLY BOOKED) Year 6 Surfing ICAS: Computer Skills competition payment due $8.80 ICAS: Science competition payment due $8.80 ICAS: Maths competition payment due $8.80

Tuesday 1 April ICAS: English competition payment due $8.80 ICAS: Spelling competition payment due $12.10 ICAS: Writing competition payment due $18.70 Friday 4 April Monday 21 April Tuesday 22 April Tuesday 22 April Wednesday 23 April Wednesday 7 May Tuesday 13 May End of Term 1 Holiday Term 2 commences Triple P - Positive Parenting Program Reconnect Session St A's Cross Country District Cross Country NAPLAN Testing

Wednesday 14 May Thursday 15 May Tuesday 20 May Thursday 29 May 31 May Wednesday 4 June Monday 9 June Tuesday 10 June Monday 16 June Tuesday 17 June Thursday 24 July Friday 25 July Tuesday 29 July Tuesday 29 July Monday 4 August Tuesday 12 August Thursday 14 August Friday 15 August 18 August - 22 August Tuesday 26 August Friday 29 August Friday 29 August Thursday 4 September Friday 12 September Monday 6 October Wednesday 8 October Monday 20 October 27 October - 31 October

NAPLAN Testing NAPLAN Testing ICAS Computer Skills Catholic Cross Country Confirmation and First Communion, 6pm ICAS - Science Competition Queen's Birthday holiday Regional Cross Country ICAS Writing competition ICAS Spelling competition St A's Field Events St A's Track Events ICAS - English competition Track and Field "C Schools" Track and Field Championship Day Mathematics ICAS Competition Catholic Schools Music Festival Catholic Schools Music Festival Bookweek Regional Schools Track and Field Events Gold Coast Show Holiday St Augustine's Feast Day Catholic Athletics/Ballgames St A's Beachathon Labour Day holiday Extra Curricular Photos, plus Year 6 and 7 Group photos Pupil Free Day Book Fair

Tuesday 11 November Wednesday 12 November 17 November - 27 November Tuesday 25 November Thursday 27 November Friday 5 December

Catholic Readers Cup Catholic Aquathon Swimming Lessons (prep - Year 5) Prep - Year 2 Christmas Concert Year 3 - 6 Christmas Concert Last day of term 4

Students of the Week

OBW OS

Jesse S Seraya P

0CS

Jack O

1B

Airlie F/Jaspa C

1D

Abigail R

2AC

Tiahna M

2D

Scott S

2J

Joel S

3KT

Cesca M

3MC

Heidi H

4C

Kalinda B

4H

Fletcher C

4M

Holly C

5D

Sophie H

5R

Jude H

6M

Bailey B

6O

Erin W

7D

Bailey K

7O

Hudson C

Term Dates

2014
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Wednesday 29 January - Friday 4 April Tuesday 22 April - Friday 27 June Monday 14 July - Friday 19 September Tuesday 7 October - Friday 5

December Professional Development and Planning Days To be advised

Community News
Electrical Apprenticeship Wanted
Ex St Augustine student, Brandon Lee aged 20 years is looking to do an Electrical Apprenticeship. He has successfully completed Electrotechnology Cert II (pre apprenticeship course) and is currently working for a Labour Hire company. If you can help or know someone or a company that is looking to take on an apprentice please contact Nicole Lee in the Tuckshop (Wednesday) or ring 0415 729 624 or contact Brandon directly on 0416 960 090.

Peace for Rhys - Eczema Free "Monster Garage Sale" Sunday 23 March, 2014 at 6am Cnr Fielding Street & Duringan Street, Currumbin (Opposite Gecko Hall, Throwers Bridge) We need your help!

PEACE FOR RHYS ECZEMA FREE RAFFLE

RAISING FUNDS TO SEND RHYS TO AVENE FOR TREATMENT

1ST PRIZE 2 NIGHTS ACCOMADATION AT SALT,KINGSCLIFF FOR TWO PEOPLE IN A ONE BEDROOM SUITE DONATED BY MICHELLE MCINTYRE. 2ND PRIZE A 35 MINUTE HELICOPTER RIDE OVER THE GOLD COAST FOR 2 PEOPLE VALUED AT $590, DONATED BY BEAU CORP AQUATICS. 3RD PRIZE FAMILY PHOTO SHOOT ON CURRUMBIN BEACH INCLUDES 1HR PHOTO SHOOT, A DISC OF 100 PHOTOS IN A MAGAZINE STYLE ALBUM.TOTAL VALUE $450. DONATED BY JO NAIRN. 4TH PRIZE A $120 BCF VOUCHER. 5TH PRIZE A 1HR SPORTS MASSAGE VALUED AT $75. 6TH PRIZE HAIR PACK VALUED AT $60 DONATED BY STRANDS SALON, TWEED HEADS. 7TH PRIZE HAIR PACK VALUED AT $60 DONATED BY STRANDS SALON,TWEED HEADS.

8TH PRIZE A $49 VOUCHER DONATED BY FROCKTAIL PARTY. 9TH PRIZE - $50 VOUCHER FOR A 2HR IRONING SERVICE DONATED BY LORRAINE. 10TH PRIZE - $50 VOUCHER FOR A 2HR IRONING SERVICE DONATED BY LORRAINE. 11TH PRIZE SFIDA SPORTS PACK WHICH INCLUDES A SPORTS BAG, DRINK BOTTLE AND A SIZE 3 SOCCOR BALL, DONATED BY SPORTS ACTION. TICKETS ARE $2 EACH OR 3 FOR $5 - DRAWN SATURDAY 29 MARCH AT 1PM
TICKETS AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND AND FROM THE SCHOOL OFFICE.

Please join the Rhys fundraiser page on Facebook: Peace For Rhys - Eczema Free http://m.facebook.com/peaceforrhysezcemafree?ref=stream&_ft_ Contact Lisa Perkins on 0405 598 361 if you are able to help in any way.