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NEWSLETTER

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Saint Mary’s Catholic CollegeSOUTH BURNETT

N E W S L E T T E RFrom the PrincipalFederal Government changes create uncertainty for school funding Over the last week you will have heard significant discussion in the media about school funding and its potential impact on Catholic schools in particular.

The Catholic education sector is concerned the Federal Government has, to date, been unable to provide the necessary detail to allay concerns about potential funding changes.

We remain committed to a funding system that is fair, needs-based and transparent.

While the package as announced includes a base funding increase beyond what had previously been proposed by the Federal Government, it also alludes to a number of changes to the existing funding system which may impact on the overall level of funding to Catholic schools.

We are confident, however, based on the Minister’s comments, that there will be no reduction in the quantum of funding to Brisbane Catholic Education.

Some key points of concern include:

• The absolute failure of the Federal Government to consult with the Catholic sector before announcing its proposed changes

• The lack of detail and so a heightened sense of uncertainty about our future funding position• Proposed changes to the funding model which will potentially alter the way in which

government funding is allocated and which may therefore impact on our funding levels.

The Catholic education sector has urged the Federal Government to urgently meet Catholic education representatives to provide more detail about how the proposed changes will impact on schools, teachers and parents and to negotiate a fair and acceptable outcome.

We will provide further information as it becomes available.

Happy Mother’s DayWishing all our mums and grandmothers a Happy Mother’s day for Sunday. I hope the children spoil you. Thank you to our Parents and Friends Association for their organisation of the Mother’s Day Stall this week.

God bless

Mrs Angela MylesCollege Principal

Term 02 Week 04

ContentsFrom the Principal . . . . . . . . . . 1Heaf of Primary News. . . . . . . . 2Uniform Shop News . . . . . . . . . 2Chaplain News . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Sport News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Music Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3“Beauty and the Beast” Musical Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Tuckshop News . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Whip Cracking News. . . . . . . . . 5Parish News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Community Notices . . . . . . . . . 6Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . 8


Head of Primary NewsA big thank you to Mrs. Arrell and the Whip Cracking team for the display at the Kingaroy Show on Saturday. Keep an eye out in the newsletters to find out where they are performing next and take your camera. You’re in for a treat!

NAPLAN is this week. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with a catch up day on Friday for any students who were absent on the day of testing. There will be a fruit platter provided for the students in year 3,5,7,9 to help them start the day. It is sometimes a long time between breakfast and the start of the school day. Please contact the school if you have any questions about NAPLAN or your child sitting any of the NAPLAN tests.

Concerns about your child. If you have a concern about your child’s academic or social/emotional needs, then please contact your child’s teacher as first port of call. It is always best to clarify any miscommunications or information that has gone home with your child. When the teacher is aware of concerns or issues then strategies can be put in place to help all students involved.If there are issues that can’t be solved by speaking with the class teacher, then please contact the office to make an appointment to speak with me. Mass. This Sunday evening is our first Youth Mass. We have one every month. We have Children’s Mass once a month as well. The Youth Mass is at 5.30pm in Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Alford street Kingaroy. We have some of our senior students playing in the youth band!

Celebration of Learning. Welcome to all the parents and aunts, uncles, grandparents and family to the Prep to Year Six Celebration of Learning. The classrooms will be open from 4.30pm to 5.30pm for proud students to show off their classrooms and their neat and tidy desks!. From 5.00pm to 6.00pm there is a sausage sizzle and some cordial and tea and coffee. At 6.00pm we will have the students performing their Eisteddfod items to showcase their talents. The evening should finish around 7.00pm. We look forward to you coming along so that the Preps to Year Six can showcase their marvellous talents. Wednesday 31st May (week 7). Classroom open from 4.30 to 5.30pm. Sausages from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Eisteddfod performances 6.00pm to 7.00pm.

Kind regardsMs Pam RadcliffeHead of Primary

Uniform Shop NewsWith the chilly weather arriving, we have tracksuit jackets, tracksuit pants and college jumpers available. Don’t forget if you are unable to make it into the Uniform Shop on Wednesday 8am-11am or Thursday 1pm-4pm you can place an order with QKR.

Kind regardsMrs Joanne BellertUniform Shop Convenor

Chaplain NewsClass LiturgiesOur first class liturgy for this term is on this Wednesday. Year 1A is at 11.10am and year 1B is at 11.40am. Parents are welcome to attend.

Youth MassThe very first youth mass is on this weekend at St Mary’s church at 5.30pm. Come along for great music played by our students, to be nourished by the Eucharist, and eat pizza. St Mary’s Church Kingaroy @5.30pm.

Youth GroupHas a new name - Fire Pit Youth, is on every second Tuesday after school. Our next one is on the 16th May.

RosaryEvery Friday morning of the month of May we will be praying the rosary at 8.15am in the Benedictine courtyard, we pray particularly in May as it is the month of Mary. We pray also in preparation for Mary Help of Christians feast day which is on the 24th May. All are welcome to join us in prayer.

Ignite ConferenceIs in the September School Holidays, registrations are now open. https://igniteyouth.com/conference/

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Year 10 Retreat DayRoby Curtis from Blind Eye Ministries Brisbane will be visiting the school on the 22nd of May to speak to our year 10 students about Faith, Mission and Purpose. He is a fireball of passion and has a heart of mission to reach the homeless. He also has a deep love for the indigenous people of Australia. We are really looking forward to his visit. https://blindeyeministries.com/

Mary Help of Christians Feast Day Mass9am MKC Wednesday 24th May. “Believe that He loves you. He wants to help you Himself in the struggles which you must undergo. Believe in His love, His exceeding Love.” Elizabeth of the Trinity

God Bless,Miss Megan Schick College Chaplain

Sport NewsStudents who successfully met the South Burnett qualifying times for Cross Country were given notes this week to participate at the upcoming South Burnett Cross Country selection trials being held in Murgon on Tuesday, 16th May. Could you please return these notes asap to assist with having our team list accurate on the day. Please also note that for all South Burnett events places are limited and whilst the College can select another child to take the place of someone who will be absent on the day we need advance notice to ensure other students do not miss out on their opportunity if your child is not able to make the event.

The South Burnett Winter Sports Carnival for all of Year Four to Six students will be held at various locations around Kingaroy on Friday the 26th May. All students are required to attend and if not currently able to participate are very welcomed to come along to spectate and support their friends. Information should be coming home early next week.

Congratulations to Patrick Hoult who recently went away to Cairns for the State Under 15s Rugby League Championships representing our greater Wide Bay region.

Yours in SportMr Scott CollierSports Coordinator

Music NotesUpcoming Coming Events

• Friday 19 May – Secondary Vocal Ensemble day tour to Forestview and Castra Aged Care facilities

Eisteddfod Round-UpThis year, our Eisteddfod team consisted of 278 students, all of whom were wonderful ambassadors for our College, and showcased the depth and breadth of our Music programs. Our results:

• Year 1&2 class choir - highly commended• Year 3 class choir - highly commended• Year 4,5&5/6 class choir - 4th place• Year 6 class choir - highly commended • Year 4 String Immersion orchestra - 1st place• Secondary Vocal Ensemble (own choice) - 2nd place• Secondary Vocal Ensemble A (own choice hymn) - 2nd place (tie)• Secondary Vocal Ensemble B (own choice hymn) - 2nd place (tie)• Guitar Group - 2nd place

Some students entered the Eisteddfod independently, and have advised me of their results. I was able to see most of these young performers in action, and all were very poised and polished.

• Lydia Penny: 2nd place, two 3rd places and a highly commended (all vocal solos)• Aaron Zammataro: 3rd (solo piano), 3rd (contemporary piano), 1st (popular

song), 1st (musical theatre)• Liam Zammataro: 1st place (Grade 2 trumpet), 1st place (beginner trumpet solo), Highly commended (vocal solo)• Giaan Zammataro: 1st (vocal nursery song solo)• Amelia McCarthy: 3rd (solo violin)

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• Zoe Hoare: 1st (solo cello)• Mrs Amanda Reinbott (SMCC parent): highly commended (two vocal solos).

The Adjudicator, Mrs Kelly Wilson, made a special point of encouraging our choir and guitar students to enter into solo and small group sections in 2018.

String Immersion – Farewell, Year 4, hello Year 3!Our new scheduling of the String Immersion Program (May - May rather than calendar year) has paid dividends with the Year 4 class winning first place in the Beginner Ensembles section. Of course, this also means that String Immersion is now concluded for this group, and the Year 3 class will be starting their violin lessons in the coming weeks.

Mrs Jo Kennedy, our very talented Strings Tutor, has sent lesson enrolment packs home with all Year 4 students. I strongly encourage Year 4 families to consider continuing lessons for their child, as the children have made such great progress this year. Mrs Kennedy is also able to offer tuition on viola, cello and double bass, and is willing to start a primary school String Ensemble should families be interested. Please return your enrolment form and instrument hire form from the pack, or contact the office for forms.

Thank youI would like to extend my personal thanks to all staff, parents and carers who assisted me to prepare our students for the Eistedd-fod. In particular, I would like to thank Mrs Sarah McCarthy for helping with stage management, Mrs Felicity Dascombe for assisting with hair and makeup for our Year 4,5 and 5/6 choir, Mr Neil Hutton and Year 6 student, Sam Perrett (guitar accompanists), and Mrs Michelle Rutley for organising the quite complex transport of 278 students and staff to and from the Town Hall. Thank you, also, to all parents and carers for your invaluable support. It was a true team effort.

Yours in music,Mrs Jane IszlaubMusic Coordinator

“Beauty and the Beast” Musical UpdateOur show is starting to come together! A few things to note:

• All students are expected to attend Thursday afternoon rehearsals (3:00pm – 4:00pm) unless specific arrangements have been made with an Arts staff member.

• Parents and Carers are encouraged to contact Mrs Bron Langford Martoo to add their names to the afternoon tea roster• All students from Years 4 – 10 should be running lines and practising songs at home. All students have scripts, and rehearsal

music is available for students (please send a USB so tracks can be shared).• The Homework Bus is available to run Wondai/Murgon students home after rehearsal. Please contact the Office to book a

seat for your son or daughter. This is a free bus.

Yours in music,Mrs Jane IszlaubMusic Coordinator

Tuckshop NewsFriday SpecialsAvailable both Morning Tea and Lunch

Spinach & Ricotta Triangles - $4.00Spaghetti Bolognaise - $4.00

VolunteersIf you would like to volunteer at the Tuckshop, you can do so by calling on Monday, Wednesday and Friday to discuss how to volunteer.

Donation of Goods If you are able to donate any of the following items during the year, it would be greatly appreciated. Below are the main ingredients we use, however, any donations are more than welcome.

Self Raising FlourDesiccated Coconut

Plain FlourBrown SugarCaster Sugar


Small Tinned Pineapple SlicesSmall Tinned Corn

These can be dropped into the Tuckshop on Monday, Wednesday, Friday or to the College Office.

Have a great week!Mrs Michelle DavisTuckshop Convenor

Whip Cracking NewsWhip Cracking Upcoming Dates• Rural Discovery Day - Thursday, 18th May (Brisbane Exhibition Grounds) School Excursion• Goomeri Pumpkin Festival - Sunday, 28th May• EKKA Whipcracking Competition- Friday, 11th August

2017 Whip Cracking Team Meeting and PracticesEvery Friday Morning Tea (please meet outside Prep A Classroom)

Yours in whip crackingMrs Lauren ArrellWhip Cracking Coordinator

Parish NewsUrgent Vinnies AppealDonations of clean blankets and furniture are needed for family assistance. Donations should be taken to the shop or contact Heather on 4162 5099. Volunteers are also needed to assist in the Vinnies store. Please phone Heather on 4162 5099.New members are needed to help with giving support to the needy. If you wish to know more about joining the St Vincent de Paul Society please contact Will on 4162 1176 or Margaret on 0428 181 332. Thank you for your support.

100th Anniversary of Our Lady of FatimaOn Saturday 13th May - on the day of the first apparition - we will be holding a special gathering to help celebrate this anniversary all over the world.

Venue: St Mary’s Church KingaroyTime: 3pm on 13th May

Activities: information sessions about Our Lady; the events at Fatima and the greatest miracle ever witnessed by 70,000 people; DVD presentation; learn and pray the Hold Rosary; ending with a cuppa - please bring a plate.

Thursday Morning Mass Time - Our Lady Help of Christians NanangoIt has become necessary to change the Mass time on Thursdays at Our Lady Help of Christians Nanango to 8:30am. This will allow Fr Stephen to attend the Liturgies at St Patrick’s after morning Mass.

Our Lady Help of Christians Nanango Centenary 23rd/24th September 2017Next centenary committee meeting after mass is in the presbytery on May 14.

The front cover photo for the book will be taken by Sonia Vine after Mass on May 28th.

A Night of Fine Music at Our Lady Help of Christians Church on Saturday, 27th May from 6.30pm. Cost $20 per adult - school children free, includes supper at interval. Featuring SBCO String Ensemble, Maddy Payne - solo pianist, Rodney Larsen - bass/baritone, Tony Foran - singer/guitarist, SBCO Wind Ensemble. For booking of further information please phone Anne on 0439 709 214. Events to raise funds for the Church’s centenary celebrations.


Community Notices

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B Y A F A M I L Y O F O R P H A N S

F R O M U G A N DA

A V I B R A N T W O R S H I P E X P E R I E N C E

T H E S O U N D O F A T R A N S F O R M E D G E N E R AT I O N

FREE CONCERT

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WHERETuesday 23rd May @ 7pm

Kingaroy Town HallGlendon StKingaroy

CRE8TIVE ARTS IN THE PARK

Presented by:

DATE VENUE TIME AGES COST CRE8TIVE ART WORKSHOP

Sat 6th May

WONDAI Centenary Park

9:30-12

12:30-3:30 5-10yrs

11yrs - Adults $10

Per person

Paint & decorate timber Jewellery Box or Jewellery Tree Mother’s Day / Birthday Gift

Make a beaded wire Tree of Life Sun 7th May

KINGAROY Memorial Park

9:30-12

12:30-3:30 5-10yrs

11yrs - Adults $10

Per person



WOOROOLIN Markets

Buy a special gift hand made by local cre8tive artists –

7am – 1pm 1-3pm

11yrs - Adults

$10 Per person

Cre8tive craft kits for sale to Make & Cre8 on the day / take home



NANANGO Butter Factory Park

9:30-12

12:30-3:30 5-10yrs

11yrs - Adults $10

Per person

Make & cre8 with MUM on Mother’s Day Paint & decorate timber Jewellery Box or Jewellery Tree

Make a beaded wire Tree of Life Sat 27th June

WONDAI COUNTRY MARKETS

Coronation Pk Wondai

7:00 am – 1:00pm

Cre8tive craft kits for sale to Make & Cre8 on the day / take home

Paint your own Money Boxes Buy a special gift hand made by local cre8tive artists –

Home-made cooking / hand-made crafts Sun 28th May

GOOMERI PUMPKIN FESTIVAL


$15

Per person Cre8tive craft kits for sale to make & Cre8 on the day / take home

Make & Decor8 Horseshoes into

Beaded - Wind chimes / suncatchers / Sat 3rd June

WONDAI Centenary Park 9:30-12

12:30-3:30 5-10yrs

11yrs - Adults $10

Per person

Make & decor8 your own DREAM - CATCHERS

Sun 4th June

KINGAROY Memorial Park

9:30-12

12:30-3:30 5-10yrs

11yrs - Adults $10

Per person


Sat 10th June

WOOROOLIN Markets


9:30-12

12:30-3:30 5-10yrs

11yrs - Adults $10

Per person


Sun 11th June

NANANGO Butter Factory Park

9:30-12

12:30-3:30 5-10yrs

11yrs - Adults $10

Per person

Make your own NATURAL DREAM - CATCHERS

Sat 24th June

WONDAI COUNTRY FESTIVAL

Coronation Pk Wondai

Cre8tive craft kits for sale to make & Cre8 on the day / take home

Paint your own Fridge Magnets / Wind chimes Buy a special gift hand made by local cre8tive artists –

Home-made cooking / hand-made crafts All equipment & materials provided BYO snack / Lunch / drink* Parents are welcome to stay or leave child/ren for the workshop

All workers have approved Blue Cards

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL ** Limited spaces ** Parents invited to join their child in learning a new craft **

ALL ENQUIRIES thru Clever Cre8ions (Cre8tive Art Workshops,) Maria Breene Local Cre8tive Artists

Phone: 0435377258 Email: [email protected] Facebook: Clever Cre8ions page

Maria is a trained & experienced teacher early childhood, primary, youth worker, special needs, mental health support worker. Maria & all cre8tive artists live in the South Burnett. We are available for School Holiday Workshops, Community Events & Festivals. Will travel outside of the South Burnett– need somewhere to camp the nite, Parkland area, school grounds or hall to run workshop in.


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Calendar of EventsThursday, 11th MayNAPLAN TestingP&F Mother’s Day Stall in Maryknoll Canteen at Morning TeaFriday, 12th MayP&F Mother’s Day Stall in Maryknoll Canteen at Morning TeaNAPLAN Catch Up DayDrama Excursion to QPACTaabinga Rugby League and Netball Gala DayMonday, 15th MayQC Netball in BrisbaneTuesday, 16th MayQC Netball in BrisbaneSouth Burnett Cross Country TrialsP&F Meeting 7pmWednesday, 17th MayPrimary Liturgy - PrepThursday, 18th MayRugby League game at NanangoFriday, 19th MayAged Care Facilities VisitWednesday, 24th MayFeast Day Mass at 9amCollege Board Meeting 5.30pmThursday, 25th MayRyda Session for Year 11 All Day ActivitiyFriday, 26th MayNational Sorry Day and beginning of National Reconciliation WeekSaturday, 27th MayTitration @ USQMonday, 29th MayPrimary Liturgy - Year 2Year 7 and Year 8 Futsal in Hervey BayTuesday, 30th MayNational Sorry Day Assemble at 9amSaturday, 3rd JuneCollege Open Day 10am to 1pmTuesday, 6th JuneYear 7 ImmunisationsWednesday, 7th JunePrimary Liturgy - Year 3 and Year 4Tuesday, 13th JuneICAS Writing Competition Period 1 and 2Wednesday, 14th JuneICAS Spelling Competition Period 1 and 2Thursday, 15th JuneBeauty and the Beast Jnr Musical - Lower Primary performance at 11.05amFriday, 16th JunePrimary Mass - Year 5Beauty and the Beast Jnr Musical - Lower Primary performance at 11.05amBeauty and the Beast Jnr Musical - Public performance at 6pmSaturday, 17th JuneBeauty and the Beast Jnr Musical - Public performance at 6pmMonday, 19th JuneP&F Chocolate FundraiserTuesday, 20th JuneBenedictine Awards 9amCollege P&F Meeting 7pm

Thursday, 22nd JuneAthletics CarnivalFriday, 23rd JuneAthletics CarnivalDance Competition Year 9-12Term 2 CompletedSunday, 25th June to Friday, 30th JuneQISSN Carnival in BrisbaneFriday, 7th JulyYear 12 Raffles at Kingaroy RSLMonday, 10th JulyPupil Free DayTuesday, 11th JulyTerm 3 CommencesTuesday, 18th JulyCollege P&F Meeting 7pmFriday, 21st JulyRock on Stage from 5pmMonday, 24th July - Friday, 28th JulyCatholic Education WeekWednesday, 26th JulyCollege Board Meeting 5.30pmThursday, 27th JulySouth Burnett Equestrian Competition at Kingaroy Show GroundsTuesday, 1st AugustICAS English Competition Period 1 and 2Monday, 14th AugustShow Holiday Tuesday, 15th AugustICAS Maths Competition Period 1 and 2College P&F Meeting 7pmWednesday, 23rd AugustCollege Board Meeting 5.30pmMonday, 28th AugustP&F Father’s Day stall in Maryknoll Canteen at Morning TeaTuesday, 29th AugustP&F Father’s Day stall in Maryknoll Canteen at Morning TeaWednesday, 30th AugustP&F Father’s Day stall in Maryknoll Canteen at Morning TeaThursday, 31st AugustP&F Father’s Day stall in Maryknoll Canteen at Morning TeaFriday, 1st SeptemberP&F Father’s Day stall in Maryknoll Canteen at Morning TeaFriday, 15th SeptemberBenedictine Awards 9amTerm 3 CompletedMonday, 2nd OctoberQueens BirthdayTuesday, 3rd OctoberTerm 4 CommencesThursday, 5th OctoberBlessing and Opening of New Buildings 9.30amFriday, 13th OctoberYear 12 Indigenous Graduation Mass in BrisbaneTuesday, 17th OctoberCollege P&F Meeting 7pmWednesday, 25th OctoberRACQ Docudrama - Year 11 and Year 12College Board Meeting 5.30pmThursday, 26th OctoberAnnual Awards Evening 6.00pm

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