Newsletter No. 33 ... October 2014

Newsletter No. 33
Dear Parents and Carers,
Last night was the annual P&F AGM meeting where
all positions were declared vacant.
Thank you to Jenny Fenner for so capably
fulfilling the role of Treasurer for the past
two years. Jenny’s attention to detail, thorough
work and wonderful commitment to the role have been
much appreciated.
Thank you to Lucy Troughton and Rebecca
Woolgar for fulfilling the role of Tuckshop
Convenors for this year. Lucy and Rebecca have
done an outstanding job of convening the tuckshop and
co-ordinating volunteers. Tuckshop is a highlight of
the week and we are grateful to have had Lucy and
Rebecca behind the scenes always making sure
everything runs smoothly.
Thank you to parents who have taken on roles in the
P&F Executive and committees for the coming year.
Your commitment to the roles is highly valued.
We still need a Treasurer(s)
and Tuckshop Convenor(s)
to fulfil these vital roles within the
school. Both roles can be carried out in a job-share
arrangement. If attending meetings is an issue, this
can also be worked around. If you are interested,
please contact either myself or one of the parents
listed.
P & F ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE:
President:
Mary Gardam
Vice-President: Jenny Fenner
Secretaries: Nikki Hedrick & Mellisa Cridland
Treasurer:
Vacant
CONVENORS AND COMMITTEES
Fundraising Committee: Sharelle Bainbridge,
Louise Girolami, Dimity Frazer & Melissa Curran
Tuckshop Convenor: Vacant
Uniform Shop Convenors: Katrina Conmee &
Sarah Van Buren Lensinck
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Wednesday 22
October 2014
FETE CONVENORS
Fete Convenor:
Alex Loh
Fete Food & Beverage Convenors:
Simone Pope, Sharelle Bainbridge, Louise Girolami,
Dimity Frazer & Melissa Curran
At the next P&F meeting on 11th November, the
major business will be the 2015 fete planning (held in
May). Parents will be asked to nominate to convene a
stall/activity at the fete. More information will be
sent out prior to the meeting.
One of the major
school projects for
next year is the
renovation of the
Prep outdoor play
space outside their
classroom.
This
project is being
funded by the P&F.
If you are interested in being on the Prep Play Space
planning committee, please contact the school office
this week.
Next Wednesday is our Term 4 Nude Food day.
Please ensure all food is free of wrappers and plastic.
This day each term, aims to raise awareness of
sustainability issues and to encourage
reduction of rubbish. Only compost
bins are available on Nude Food day
and your support is welcome.
What a great disco! The students had a wonderful
time and some would have been very tired the next
morning. Many thanks to the lots of parents who
volunteered, and to the fundraising committee for
their excellent organisation and smooth running of the
night.
The next morning, a group of 14 families arrived
early to join the working bee. Thank you to this
industrious group who toiled tirelessly to complete the
jobs – it looks great!
Liturgy News
This week is Mission month and we are called to ‘act
On Sunday, 9 November at the 9am Mass in St Pius
X Church, we are having a shared school/parish Mass.
We would love to see many students and their families
attend this Mass. The students will be undertaking a
number of roles at the Mass including the readings
and prayers of the faithful. There will be shared
morning tea after Mass and it would be much
appreciated of you please bring along a plate.
justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with God’.
Our fundraising efforts this week for Socktober will
join many other schools and parishes in supporting
Catholic Mission in their work.
Catholic Mission
operates in over 160 countries to support initiatives in
1100 dioceses, including remote Australia. Please give
generously on Friday when all students are asked to
wear ‘crazy socks’ in return for a donation. All other
items of the uniform remain the same.
If you would like to attend the Mass and your child is
interested in performing a job on the day, can you
please complete the tear off slip at the end of this
Link and return to the school office.
Enjoy the week ahead.
Allison Malouf
Principal
LET US PRAY
In the current climate of fear and suspicion in our
country and indeed the wider world, this is a time to
be careful about the words we use both as teachers
and parents about Muslims in our community. This is
not ignoring the threat that ISIS presents for the
people of Iraq and Syria, however, as Christian
Catholics we need to ensure that we choose love over
fear. Catholic social teaching provides a solid
foundation
for
our
values and beliefs. The
dignity of every person,
independent
of
ethnicity,
creed,
gender, sexuality, age
or
ability,
is
the
foundation of CST.
TERM 4
Wed 22nd Oct
Thu 23rd Oct
Fri 24th Oct
Sun 26th Oct
Wed 29th Oct
Thu 30th Oct
Fri 31st Oct
Mon 3rd Nov
Wed 5th Nov
Thu 6th Nov
P-7 Swimming Lessons
Year 2 Science excursion
*Crazy Sock Day – gold coin donation
*Author Visit – Richard Newsome
Year 6/7 fundraising BBQ at
Masters Hardware, Tingalpa
* P-7 Swimming Lessons
* NUDE Food Day
9am: 2015 Prep Orientation
World Teacher’s Day
Year 6/7 students visit the Mary
MacKillop Centre at Annerley
P-7 Swimming Lessons
Years 4 and 5 visit the Mary
MacKillop Centre at Annerley
I encourage you to read Church statements about
Islam that the US Bishops have put online:
http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-andteachings/ecumenical-andinterreligious/interreligious/islam/vatican-counciland-papal-statements-on-islam.cfm
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Here is a snapshot:
Second Vatican Council, Nostra Aetate 3,
October 28, 1965
“The Catholic Church rejects nothing of what is true and holy
in these religions. She has a high regard for the manner of life
and conduct, the precepts and doctrines which, although
differing in many ways from her own teaching, nevertheless
often reflect a ray of that truth which enlightens all men.”
AUTHOR VISIT
On Friday 24th
October
Richard Newsome will visit our
school to spend time with
children in Years 4, 5, 6 & 7.
Richard has written five books
in his ‘The Billionaire Series,’
which have been favourably
received and reviewed.
Pope Francis, Message to Muslims throughout the
world for the end of Ramadan, July 10, 2013
“What we are called to respect in each person is first of all his
life, his physical integrity, his dignity and the rights deriving
from that dignity, his reputation, his property, his ethnic and
cultural identity, his ideas and his political choices. We are
therefore called to think, speak and write respectfully of the
other, not only in his presence, but always and everywhere,
avoiding unfair criticism or defamation. Families, schools,
religious teaching and all forms of media have a role to play in
achieving this goal.”
Richard is a local author who was born in New Zealand
and came to Australia with his family when he was only
two. He grew up on the Gold Coast and has worked in
journalism here and overseas and has an economics
degree. Later when he was settled in Sydney with a
young family, he would tell his children stories at
bedtime. These stories would later provide the basis
for his ‘Billionaire Series.’ Richard now lives in Brisbane
and visits schools as well as literature festivals to talk
about his books.
Interfaith Prayer for Peace
O God, you are the source of life and peace.
Praised be your name forever.
We know it is you who turns our minds to thoughts of
The first book in the series is
called, ‘The Billionaire’s Curse,’ which
introduces us to 13 year old Gerald
Wilkins who inherits ₤20billion, a
Caribbean island, a yacht, and three
estates from a great-aunt he never
knew. Gerald is determined to find
out how his great-aunt Geraldine
was murdered and why.
peace.
Hear our prayer in this time of crisis.
Your power changes hearts.
Muslims,
Christians,
and
Jews
remember,
and
profoundly affirm,
that they are followers of the one God,
Children of Abraham, brothers and sisters;
Book Order Form
Attached to today’s Link is an Order Form to
purchase any of Richard’s Billionaire book series (#1 #5). Books can be purchased using cash, credit card
or cheque (made payable to The Book Garden). Spare
forms are available from the school office.
enemies begin to speak to one another;
those who were estranged join hands in friendship;
nations seek the way of peace together.
Strengthen our resolve to give witness to these
Richard is happy to autograph books on his visit.
truths by the way we live.
Give to us:
Understanding that puts an end to strife;
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB ORDERS
Mercy that quenches hatred, and
Orders are due back to school by:
 Tomorrow - Thursday 23rd October
Please check before returning your order:
 Child’s name and class at the top of the order form?
 Does it add up correctly?
 Enclosed the correct cash or cheque amount?
 Have you completed the credit card receipt number
Forgiveness that overcomes vengeance.
Empower all people to live in your law of love
Amen.
(Anonymous)
Peace to you all this week.
Madonna
APRE
details?
Please note: If any of your book order is Christmas
presents, please mark the order accordingly and we
will leave it at the school office for your collection.
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BEYOND THEIR YEARS
Digital devices (eg: TV, smart phones etc.) and the
types of content available on them are becoming more
commonplace. In this week’s Parenting Ideas tip sheet
are some suggestions on how to monitor and control
this exposure.
Enjoy your week.
Nicole Rahaley (Guidance Counsellor)
COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER
Major fundraising initiative on behalf of the
School P&F Committee
We are conducting a Billy G’s Gourmet Cookie Dough
Christmas Fundraiser as a major fundraiser for this
2015 BOOK LISTS
Book lists for 2015 have been sent home
with every student from Prep to Year 5.
If your child has not brought home a
book list, spare copies are available at the school
office.
If you do not wish to order online or over the phone,
please return the completed order form to the school
office by THIS Friday 24th October.
term, so we do ask for your support. Family support is
most appreciated.
Students have received a Billy G’s Gourmet Cookie
Dough Christmas Fundraiser order form. An individual
prize program has been included for every
student/family that sells one or more tubs. The more
tubs you sell the better the prize! There is a selection
of over 55 prizes to choose from such as Britz ‘n’
Pieces, Wahoo, Kazoom and much, much, more. If you
have misplaced your order form, spares are kept in
the school office.
Please take the order form to your family, friends and
work colleagues and even take the order form to your
child’s sporting activities. Students who sell one or
more tubs will be entitled to a prize of their choice.
IMPORTANT
Any order forms received AFTER this date cannot be
processed by the school. Late orders will be put in
touch with our supplier – Campion Education at West
End – to organise the processing of their own order.
SCHOOL LOGO PENCIL CASE
Traditionally student’s Book Lists have included a
pencil case. Our Uniform Shop now stocks 2 sizes of
pencil case which are of better quality, and printed
with the school logo – please see the example in the
WIN A FAMILY HOLIDAY - You also have
the chance to win a 7 night family holiday for
2 adults and 2 children, staying at either the
Gold Coast or Hamilton Island or Fiji
including a Virgin Australia airfare voucher and $1,000
spending money. So don’t forget to enter. For more
details on this promotion and how to enter, please view
the inside of the order form.
display window outside the school office.
If you would like your child to have a school pencil
case for next year, please complete the attached
order form and return it to the school office.
Your order will be processed and sent home with your
child at the end of Term 4, ready for 2015.
Once the fundraiser is complete, please detach the
order form with your orders and don’t forget to
select a prize! Please return the order form along with
your monies to the school administration Office on or
before the 31st October. We will advise a date of
when the cookie dough and prizes will be delivered to
the school.
VINNIE’s CONCERT
Our St Pius X school choir will be
performing as part of the St
Vincent de Paul fundraising
concert.
Come along for an
entertaining evening while supporting a good cause.
When: Saturday 1st November 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Where: Owen Hall, St Pius X School
Please ensure that you make arrangements to collect
your cookie dough order on the day of delivery as the
product is frozen and we do not have enough storage
to store your order when the cookie dough arrives.
Tea, coffee, biscuits and sandwiches provided.
Entrance: Family: $15 Adults: $5
Thank you for your support!
Fundraising Committee
LOST & FOUND
1 x Pepper Pig stuffed toy found at the
drop off zone. Contact the school office.
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TUCKSHOP NEWS
FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
This Friday’s specials are:
Please join the Brisbane City Council
sponsored annual Movie and Fun Night
next Friday 31st October. Family Fun will
commence at 4:00pm followed by fireworks and
screening of “Hotel Transylvania” at 7:00pm. Activities
include $1 rides for the kids, jumping castle, face
painting, entertainment, AFL specky machine, free
spooky treats for the kids, raffles, sample bags and a
fireworks display.
Come dressed for the occasion – there will be prizes
for the best dressed Halloween outfits!
Please bring along a blanket or chair.
When: Friday, 31st October from 4pm
Where: Alexander Park – Cnr. Beaudesert Rd &
Currey Ave, Moorooka
 Home-made Nachos - $3.00
(Cornchips, mince, cheese & sour cream)
 Savoury Mince toastie - $2.50
 Yoghurt Muesli Cup - $1.50
Creamy vanilla yoghurt with crunchy
toasted muesli on top.
 Fairy bread - $0.20c per slice
One slice of buttered bread with sprinkles
SCHOOL BANKING COMPETITION
School Banking is holding a competition with the
following prizes to be won:
 40 x GoPro cameras
 150 x Slip’n’Slide Wave Riders
PINK RIBBON DAY – HIGH TEA
How to Enter:
The Salisbury Friendship Group are hosting a High
Tea to raise money for St Vincent de Paul.
When: 10am Saturday 25th October
Where: SPX Owen Hall
Cost: Adults - $15 ; Children - $5
There will be raffles, a Cent Auction and
entertainment. Come along for a fun day and all ladies
– remember to wear your hat!!
Enquiries and bookings – please contact Myra
Fountaine on 3219 6560. See you there !
Simply make a school banking deposit for any amount
on any of the following six school banking Fridays:
24th, 31st October & 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th November
Each deposit will automatically be entered into the
competition. The more times you deposit, the more
chances to win (max. 6 entries). Good Luck!
School Banking Co-ordinator
DISCO WRAP-UP
Thank you to everyone who supported this fun night
for the children last Friday. Lots of sausages, drinks
and snacks were consumed and loads of fun had with
the novelty glow toys. The DJ played all the music the
kids love and it was enjoyed by all! The P&F made a
profit of just over $800 which will go back into school
resources. Thankyou everyone!
To:
Mrs Fogarty, C/- school office
YES, we are attending the school/parish community
Mass on Sunday, 9th November and my child would like
to undertake a role.
P&F Fundraising Committee
Name of child:
FREE COMPOST & WORM FARM WORKSHOPS
Brisbane City Council will host a free workshop to
___________________________________Year: _____
provide practical information about different methods
of composting at home. Find out how to turn kitchen
waste into rich nutrients for your garden.
When: Saturday, 25 October from 9am-12 noon
(arrive at 8.45am) at the Yeronga Community Centre,
22 Killarney St, Yeronga.
Bookings are essential. Please phone 3403 8698 to
book your place or visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/waste
for more workshop locations
Please tick what they would like to do:
Welcomer
Entrance Procession
Reading
Prayer of the Faithful
Offertory Procession
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PARISH PRIEST: Fr.Henry Maduka
PARISH OFFICE:  3277 2520
MASS TIMES
SATURDAY – St. Brendans Moorooka – 5:00pm
St. Pius X Salisbury – 6:30pm
SUNDAY - St. Brendans Moorooka – 7:30am
St. Pius X Salisbury – 9:00am
School Website: www.stpiusxsalisbury.qld.edu.au
UNIFORM SHOP
Trading Hours
Every Monday – 8:00am to 8:45am (during Term time)
SCHOOL BANKING
School Banking
EVERY Friday morning (hand deposit book to the school office)
TUCKSHOP ROSTER
Friday 24th October
Michelle Roberts, Sharelle Bainbrigge, Dimity Frazer,
Cathy Crisante
Friday 31st October
Mel Cridland, Deanne Tierney, Rebecca Ford
Friday 24th October
Dyan McDonald & Karen O’Connor
Friday 31st October
Angela Loh & Katy Robinson
TUCKSHOP BAKING
ROSTER
COUNCILLOR
STEVE GRIFFITHS
MOOROOKA WARD
2/122 Beaudesert Rd
Moorooka 4105
Ph: 3403 1730
Email: moorooka.ward@ecn.net.au
Web: stevegriffithsmoorooka.com
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