Issue 4, 9th June 2023 Term2
- Principals Report
- APRE News
- P-2 Classroom News
- Another 3-6 Class Fairy tale! by Henry Truss
- Student of the Week & Gotcha Winners Term 2 Week 6 , 7 & 8
- Under 8's Day 15th June
- Toowoomba Catholic Schools Arts Festival
- PPF Meetings
- Remote control car club
- School Assembly
- Quilpie & District Carnival Dates 2023
- Golf Clinics
- Tuckshop Term 2 2023
- Happy Tuck-shop faces
- School Absences
- 3-6 Spaghetti Bridges
- School Bell Times
- Term Dates 2023
- St Finbarr's Student Protection Contacts
Principals Report
Hello to everyone!
We have had such a great couple of weeks, with lots of visitors to our school. But, we have also had quite a bit of sickness. We were so fortunate to have had Mrs Rutledge with us for Week 6 to help at school while I was away sick. Miss Kerri was sick last week which is why we have moved the week of our Newsletter to Week 8.
Thank you
I would like to officially thank the Mary’s, for all of the work they did with our students in week 5 and 6. They were a welcome addition to our school and the staff were so thankful for them. They are women of many talents, wisdom and experience and it felt like they have been a part of our family for more than 2 weeks. We are looking forward to having them come back next term while I am away at Principal’s Conference in week 5.
TCSO Visitors
We have been very fortunate to have had quite a few visitors from the TCSO. They have all had such a meaningful and impactful experience during their visits. Luke Barrett Acting SEL unfortunately, due to me being sick, had to meet with me on the computer. He really enjoyed his visit to our school. Rachel Coggan Education Officer was able to work with both teachers, and assist them with planning for Term 3. James Russell, Education Officer: First Nations Education, visited our school and had a great conversation with our G3-6 class. We also welcomed Sally Yin EO: Acting Learning Support Advisor, Alex Borlai Speech Therapist, Rachel Crooke Occupational Therapist and Carrie Morton School Inclusion Coach. We are very fortunate to be so well supported from the office.
Under 8’s Day
Next Thursday, 15th June will be Under 8’s Day. We will walk to the Visitor Information Centre in the morning and then walk back to school at 11am.Students are asked to dress up as what they want to be when they grow up. More information will come home early next week.
Sporting News
Abbie, Digby, Ava and James all travelled to Wandoan on the 29th May to compete in the Regional Trials for Cross Country. James and Ava were successful in being selected to represent South West Qld at the Cross Country State Carnival in Hervey Bay. Abbie was very close, only missing out by a place and was placed as a shadow team member.
The four of these students then travelled on to Chinchilla the next day to compete at the Soccer Regional Trials. Congratulations to Digby for making the State team for a second year. He is off to Cairns in August.
Digby is set to travel to Gladestone for the first week of holidays to compete at the Rugby League State Carnival. We wish him all the best and look forward to hearing from him next term.
Mini Finnies Come & Try Day
We welcomed a beautiful group of Mini Finnies to our Come & Try Day today. I will be running the Mini Finnies program along with Miss Jen in Term 3 & 4. We will run the pre prep program every Friday Morning from 9am-11am. If you know of any families with children starting school next year, please let them know they are more than welcome to come along.
Instrumental Music Teacher Visit
Our Instrumental Music Teacher Mrs Jensen will be doing her western schools visit in Week 9. She will be coming to Quilpie on Wednesday the 14th, June to run in person lessons with the students. Mrs Jensen will prepare the students for a performance that evening and she has invited the instrumental music students and their families to a dinner that evening. We will send more information home early next week.
Arts Fest G3/4/5 Camp
We are all very excited about Arts Fest Camp. The notes have gone home, the itinerary has been set and we are looking forward to a fun week of immersing ourselves in creativity and fun! Please remember to return he signed forms to school at your earliest convenience.
Report Cards
Teachers have been working hard on completing their assessment and reporting. Please note Report Cards will be sent home on Thursday – Week 10. If your child is not at school on this day we will send them in the mail. No Report Cards will be handed out any earlier.
Until next time,
Mrs Marsh
APRE News
New Bishop- Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Ken Howell, who has served as Auxiliary Bishop of Brisbane since 2017, the seventh Bishop of Toowoomba.
Bishop Howell will succeed Bishop Robert McGuckin, who has led the Diocese of Toowoomba since 2012, whose resignation Pope Francis has accepted.
“I am deeply humbled to be called by Pope Francis to shepherd this local Church and I thank him sincerely,” Bishop Howell said.
“Having worked as secretary to Archbishop John Bathersby, and as Auxiliary Bishop and Vicar General in Brisbane, he will arrive well equipped for this new ministry to which he has been called,” he said.
“The people of the Archdiocese of Brisbane will be sad at losing Bishop Ken, but rest assured Bishop Ken will be warmly welcomed to Toowoomba,” Bishop McGuckin said.
Bishop Howell’s installation as Bishop of Toowoomba is scheduled for July 11 at St Patrick’s Cathedral.
Most Reverend Robert M McGuckin Bishop of Toowoomba
Last Friday the P-2 Class presented a Pentecost Liturgy duing assembly - Pentecost celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ after his resurrection and ascension.
Next Mass June 30th
P-2 Classroom News
Prep to 2 have had a busy few weeks! After our fun and informative grandparent interviews, we worked on the Pentecost Liturgy. The Grade 1 and 2 children had to practice a reading to present in the Liturgy and the prep children placed a paper flame on the prayer table. Thank you to those families who helped their child practice their reading at home because it really showed in the children’s presentation. The students are enjoying learning their sight words and we have some exciting morning sessions when children get to proceed to the next level! Miss Janell has gone on her long holiday so we have the pleasure of Miss Gabby and Mrs Hodgson helping in our classroom at different times during the week.
Kinds regards,
Jenny Harris
Teacher
Another 3-6 Class Fairy tale! by Henry Truss
A TURKEY SANDWICH
Written by Henry Truss
Once upon a time there was a boy with a pet turkey, who he loved bringing to school. Though one day he got very embarrassed because the turkey went, “Gobble Gobble!!!” just as he was about to answer the teacher’s question. Everybody laughed at him.
One night the little boy even slept with the turkey. When the sun rose, it was another school day, so the little boy dressed up his turkey as a sandwich, placed it in his lunch box and took it to school. My goodness his mother was surprised when she washed his lunch box that afternoon. He got into big trouble.
Another time, the pet turkey landed on the teacher’s head. Thankfully, by then it was the weekend because the teacher had had enough. So, on the weekend he played with his pet turkey and tried to teach it some manners….well, as much as he could.
The little boy tried very hard to train his turkey, but it was impossible. So, that’s why he decided to eat his turkey.
Now he brings his turkey to school between two slices of bread…..poor turkey.
THE END
Student of the Week & Gotcha Winners Term 2 Week 6 , 7 & 8
Gotcha tickets are given out each week when students are seen to be following our school rules and values. Actions may include caring for each other, greeting other students, staff and parents warmly or showing respect and responsibility. Actions may also be following the words of Mary Mackillop - 'Never see a need without doing something about it.'
SOW Winners Wk 6- Camilla & Cleo
Wk 7- Maldon& Indie
Wk 8 - Luci B & Nate McF
Gotcha Winners- Wk6- Lucy S & Cooper
Wk 7 - Charlie & Luci B
Wk 8 - Henry & Cooper
Under 8's Day 15th June
Toowoomba Catholic Schools Arts Festival
St Finbarr's Students in Yr 3,4 & 5 are travelling to the Toowoomba Catholic Schools inaugural Arts Fest, which will showcase the talents of students from across its 31 schools.
Across the three days of the festival, students will take part in workshops, collaborate with students from other schools and perform in front of audiences - all to celebrate our belief in The Arts!
We invite you to celebrate too by attending the events that are open to the public.
Tuesday, 20 June - Thursday, 22 June 2023
Student Art Show
Micah Centre, Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office, 29-33 Lawrence Street, Toowoomba
10.00am-4.00pm daily (22 June closes at 1pm)
No bookings required - just turn up to check out the student art!
Secure your seats for the following limited seating events by clicking on the links listed below.
Tuesday, 20 June 2023
Verse speaking concert
Empire Theatre, Neil Street, Toowoomba
3.00pm-5.00pm | Book here
Wednesday, 21 June 2023
Primary drama improvisation performances
Callaghan Centre, St Saviour's College, Neil Street, Toowoomba
1.30pm-4.00pm | Book here
Belief in the Arts Celebration - combined schools orchestra, musical theatre and much much more!
Empire Theatre, Neil Street, Toowoomba
6.00pm-9.00pm | Book here
PPF Meetings
The next meeting of St Finbarr's PPF will be on
Wednesday 19th July 5pm
Working Bee is planned for
Sunday 30th July
Please put these dates in your calendar
Remote control car club
Our RC Club is growing! We had a great turn out this week ! We do this once a week on every Thursday from 11.15-11.30 under the shed at the front of the school!
Remote Control cars actually contribute to developing essential skills in children;Such as • teamwork• problem-solving • social skills when playing with friends or family. There are also benefits that come from controlling the vehicles;Such as • building motor skills • hand-eye coordination • spatial awareness• following instructions
School Assembly
Every Friday is school assembly in the Mary Mac room, at 8.50am. When the school bell rings we head down to the Mary Mac room where student awards and other news is presented. Parents and friends are more than welcome to attend.
Quilpie & District Carnival Dates 2023
Athletics - Friday, 21st July
Swimming – Friday 24th November
PEGLER
SOMMERFIELD
DURACK
McMANUS
Golf Clinics
Free golf clinics for those 5years and older are coming to Quilpie as part of the Outback Golf Masters (1st and 2nd July).
They can register here….
https://www.outbackqldmasters.com/juniors/
Tuckshop Term 2 2023
Please provide Snack attack at 10am, Morning tea at 11am and Lunch at 1pm. Term 2 $9 per student
Parents please remember to send cutlery to school with your childs lunch box if their meal requires utensils.
Happy Tuck-shop faces
Keeping Quilpie safe and clean!
School Absences
PARENTS, Please contact the office each day when students are unable to attend school.
Please dont send a message with siblings about absences, please contact the school directly each day
Ph 07 46 215 200
Email - quilpie@twb.catholic.edu.au
3-6 Spaghetti Bridges
School Bell Times
Start of day bell -8.50am
Morning Tea Bell 11.00am -11.30am
Lunch Bell 1.00pm -1.30pm
End of day Bell 3.00pm
Please dont send students to school before 8.30 unless prior arrangements have been made, playground supervision doesnt begin until 8.30am
Term Dates 2023
Term 1, 24th Jan-31st March 10 Weeks
Term 2, 18th April-23rd June 10 Weeks
Term 3, 11th July-15th Sept 10 Weeks
Term 4, 3rd Oct - 1st Dec 9 Weeks
St Finbarr's Student Protection Contacts
It is a legislative requirement that all non-state schools have at least two nominated staff members to whom a student can report the behaviour of another staff member that the student considers inappropriate. We call these specially trained staff members School Student Protection Contacts, or SSPCs. Each SSPC has been nominated by the principal in recognition of their integrity, approachability and knowledge in the area of student protection. Whilst students are encouraged to speak up to any trusted adult in the school community, it is important that they know they can access these specific staff members at any time should they have worries, queries or concerns. You will have noticed posters throughout the school depicting our current SSPCs. The SSPCs are also published on our school website along with information about our student protection processes. In everything we do at St Finbarr's student safety is our highest priority, therefore the SSPCs at our school are key personnel in our overall safeguarding processes. Please see the poster depicting our current SSPC team.
