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u 15 October, 2014 ...
u 15th October, 2014 Dear Parents/Caregivers, Staff, Students and Friends of St Thomas’, We, at St Thomas’ School embarked on our Visible Learning journey. Visible Learning is a BCE supported initiative that explores how evidence can be used to create innovation in the learning environment and know what actually works best in schools to improve learning. This first stage involves teaching and knowing the characteristics of a ‘good learner’. Each Wednesday our whole school comes together for a Visible Learning assembly when the characteristics of a good learner at St Thomas’ are taught and presented. This is followed up in each of the classrooms by looking for teachable moments which show one of the characteristics. Awards are also presented during our Thursday school assembly reflective of characteristics already launched. You may wish to use our ‘characters’ at home to further support your child’s learning journey. Bob Bounce Back When we show the try again attitude; when we have another go; when we stick with it, even when things get tough; when we make a mistake or don’t get what we want but pick up and keep going. Olive Organised Being prepared; having all we need to begin a task; knowing where to go next to complete a job; starting early and not leaving things until the last minute. Gertie-Get-a-long Being friendly and welcoming; working with others; not always being the boss; playing by others rules; working as part of a team; sharing requirements; listening to other points of view; being ready to admit that other ideas are as valid as our own. Together these characteristics, plus those to come, assist us to be ‘good learners’ at St Thomas’. Congratulations to four of our Prep students who have been shortlisted in the 2014 BCE Prize for Art - Lily Keogh, Billy Carter, Annabelle Yeates, Harrington McGuire. The Awards presentation will take place this Friday at the Collectors’ Terrace at the Queensland Museum. The Art Show is on this weekend at the Queensland Museum if you would like to view all shortlisted entries and prize winners. Newsletter 30 Coming Events October 20 Staff Professional Development Day – Pupil Free Day 23 Volunteer Induction 8:40am 24 Year 5,6,7 Disco 27 Prep Parent Information Evening 6:45pm 30 Gala Day November 10 P&F AGM 11 Remembrance Day 13 Volunteer Induction 8:40am (Last of the year) 14 Public Holiday G20 28 Summer Celebration 6pm December 3 Graduation 5 End of school year 12noon January 2015 Wednesday 28 Term 1 commences Tomorrow our Year 6/7 Leaders will be involved in a leadership reflection day. This is an opportune moment for them to spend time looking back over their journey and yet looking ahead to new beginnings. A life well lived is a life lived for others – our St Thomas’ leaders will no doubt reflect on the sentiment in these words of Albert Einstein. As a school we are already looking to 2015 with many things on the agenda. Our 2015 Prep Parent Information Night will be held on Monday 27th October, the start of a new journey for these young children and their families. We are also involved with staff and class planning for 2015. Please contact the office immediately (if you have not already done so)if your child/ren will not be returning to St Thomas’ in 2015 as we need to finalise classes and fill any vacancies from our waiting list. Thank you. If, for educational purposes, you have a class placement request for your child for 2015, please contact the office in writing or by email pcamphill@bne.catholic.edu.au by Friday, 31st October, 2014. Such requests are to be addressed to the Principal. Please do not make any requests through the class teacher. Staffing and class structures are not finalised until next month, so for this reason please do not request teachers by name or request specific classes for other than educational purposes. Only requests based on sound educational reasons will be considered. A letter outlining the class placement process forms part of this newsletter. Professional development continues for staff with teachers involved in Read to Learn; Developing our Education Brief; Curriculum Support Teacher Network Day; All staff participating in a day next Monday by Brendan Spillane – Critical Conversations, high performing teams and crucial conversations; Budget 2015 workshop for myself and Robyn Weston, our Finance Secretary; Workplace Health and Safety Officer day and my attendance at the Australian Primary Principals Conference in Sydney next week. This term always sees us looking back and yet projecting forward in all areas of school life, the area of Professional Development included. God’s blessings. Lorraine Walker R.E. NEWS October is World Mission Month and our focus is to support the crucial work of the Jamaican Catholic Church. Our school and the other Catholic schools in the Brisbane Archdiocese will play an integral role in helping people turn away from violence and crime to seek a new future through the power of education and the spirit of Jesus Christ. Sadly Jamaica is a nation deeply troubled and many communities across Jamaica live in constant fear. Archbishop Coleridge and our own Pam Betts endorse our Catholic schools actively supporting the work of Catholic Mission. With your support we, the St Thomas’ school community, can help the youth of Jamaica grow up to be fully alive and achieve their dreams of a positive and hope filled future. The Helping Hands Group, under the guidance of our Year Five teachers, Ms Dilley and Miss Langmaid, will lead the fundraising campaign around the theme of ‘Soctober: Sock it to poverty’. Lock in the date: Wednesday, 22nd October for a fun happening at St Thomas’. I have experienced the generosity of the St Thomas’ community and I know Catholic Mission greatly appreciate all that you do and give. Elizabeth Jones, APRE Beaut Behaviour Box A “very well done” to our winners from the Beaut Behaviour Box for positive playground behaviour: Millie Price (6/7Gold) x 2, Amelia Lardner (2White), Fletcher Perkins (6/7Gold), Charlotte Pearson (1Blue). School Fees Please note that school fees were issued electronically on 09/10/14 from PCAMfinance@bne.catholic.edu.au with the subject line Family Customer Account Statement. Check your inbox and advise the school office immediately if you did not receive your fee statement. Please also check your junk or spam folders. If you have any queries at all regarding school fees, please contact me at the school office. Direct Debit families do not normally receive a fee statement, unless requested. School fees are due 31/10/14. Robyn Weston, Finance Secretary pcamfinance@bne.catholic.edu.au P&F News 2015 Committee Nominations Before school started this term, I held my final meeting with the 2014 committee. We have had a fantastic year working together, and can honestly say that our meetings have been a pleasure. While we have ideas and plans which extend into 2015 and beyond, a number of us will be unable to continue on the committee next year. If you are interested in becoming more involved in the P&F, please feel free to contact me or any of the other committee members to better understand what a position on the 2015 committee would involve. Siobhan Carroll Melinda Covill Kyle-Ann Walsh Joanne Lindsay Amanda Hawes Lisa Moroney Donna Leahy Kirsty Catalano Caitie Duncan Loretta Jordan President Vice President Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Secretary Assistant Secretary Sponsorship Communications Communications Events 0407 0435 0497 0407 0415 0409 0431 0412 0421 0423 028 578 320 574 887 547 143 735 381 748 179 080 431 803 108 266 685 262 327 500 This year, we found that none of the positions was particularly onerous, as we all had specific responsibilities, but were able to work together. If you and a friend would like to work together on a particular role, that is also a possibility. Last year, for example, we had 2 nominations for the position of Communications Co-ordinator, so we elected both of them, and divided the role. Almost anything is possible! Annual General Meeting The P&F AGM is only a month away- Monday, November 10th. We have a General Meeting at 7pm, and the AGM will be held immediately afterwards, at approximately 8pm. At the general meeting we will be discussing our financial commitments for 2015. This year’s Committee has also come up with further improvements for next year, which will be outlined. The AGM will have annual reports from the Principal, President, Tuckshop Convenor and Treasurer. The new committee will be elected, and we will celebrate with few drinks afterwards. Keep it free! Siobhan Carroll, P&F President stthomaspandf@gmail.com th Tuckshop Rosters Tuckshop Roster for Friday, 17 October Richard Armitage, Kate Miles, Kathy Pentland, Kathy Ralston, Nicole Wood. Home Bake Roster for Friday, 17th October Amanda Hawes, Cathy Drummond, Helen Vickers, Julie Saunders, Kate Miles, Leah Coogans, Nicole Wood. Tuckshop Roster for Tuesday, 21st October Beth Bailey, Caitlin Duncan, Gina Shelley, Leah Coogans, Loretta Jordan-Vieira, Vicki Rossi. Home Bake Roster for Tuesday, 21st October Ange Glancy, Beth Reid, Denise Smith, Jo Genders, Kyle Walsh, Monica Phillips, Su-en Martin. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all those who have celebrated recently especially Emma Davies, Isabella McPherson, Abigail Pellow, CJ Rocks, Eliza Hickey, d’Arcy Leydon, and celebrating today Hannah Albury. Hope your day was great. Uniform Shop Sale Plain white anklet sports socks $5 each Boys sport short (old style being phased out) were $22 now $15 each size 6,10,12,14 only. Year 7 Leaders shirt 1 x size 10 and 1 x size medium $15 each Ciao a tutti! Hello everyone! This is Signore Collura! As you are aware I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge where individuals select the amount of kilometres they will ride in the month of October to raise funds for the Children’s Cancer Fund. I have pledged 500km to help raise funds for kids’ cancer research. I hope to raise $500 minimum in aid of the foundation. Help me fight for the kids who can’t fight for themselves. Help me make a difference in their lives. To donate follow the link below: http://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/Riders/MarioJosephCollura Thanks for your help. Signore Collura. You are invited What: Kids Matter ‘Every Face Has a Place’ Community Breakfast When: Friday 31st October starting at 7:45am. Where: St Thomas’ in the undercover area near the tuckshop. Please come and join us for some breakfast and a chat as we officially launch Kids Matter at St Thomas’. We will be unveiling our ‘Every Face Has a Place’ artwork and also have a guest speaker from the Mater hospital who will be speaking to parents about mental health concerns in children. All of this will take place in the undercover area: 7:45- Breakfast 8:20- Unveiling of art work 8:25- Guest speaker 8:45- Finish Breakfast muffins, fruit and refreshments will be provided. Roy and his coffee van will also be onsite for those Mums and Dads who would like to purchase a coffee. Wear something red and bring a gold coin donation to support the Daniel Morecombe foundation as this event coincides with ‘Day for Daniel’. If there are any parents who are available to offer their services to help us cook the BBQ, could you please contact Charlotte on cmercer@bne.catholic.edu.au We look forward to seeing you all there! RSVP: For catering purposes could you please contact the school office on 3398 6633 to RSVP before Friday 24th October Scholastic Book Club Catalogues were sent home with children last week with some great Christmas gift ideas. Book club orders are due back at school on Thursday 23rd October at 3pm. Karen Wood, Book Club Co-ordinator Do you have questions about childhood asthma and allergy? Ask the experts from the Asthma Foundation on Wednesday, 12th November 6pm – 7:30pm at Kevin Aspinall Centre, St Bernard’s Primary School, 1823 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt. Free registration includes sample bag and light refreshments. 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