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Dear Parents, Friends and Guardians COMING EVENTS

Official Opening and Blessing of the Multi-purpose Centre On Monday our school hosted the Blessing and official opening ceremony for our Multi-purpose Centre and Outside School Hours Care facility – known locally as ‘The Shed’. Father Pat Molony, our Parish Priest, led us in a simple blessing ceremony and then Senator Claire Moore, Senator for Queensland, officially opened our building. We had a number of special guests – our local state and federal parliamentarians, leadership members from our other Gold Coast Catholic schools, parish members, Parents and Friends members, and staff from our Outside School Hours Care unit. The children were magnificently behaved and they actively engaged in our liturgy. They were a credit to our school and themselves. I would like to thank Bernadette Christensen, our APRE, for co-ordinating our blessing ceremony and to Annette and Kevin, our Assistant Principals, for their assistance with the running of the day. Included within this newsletter are a number of photos from the day. Thank you to those parents who joined us for the ceremony and well done again to the children and staff for their fantastic efforts on the day. Oval Work Begins Parents may have noticed construction activity has commenced at last on the Bermuda Street corner subdivision. Local company Canstruct have been contracted by the Developer to construct a bridge across the Bermuda Street drain at the Executive Street traffic lights to provide access to the new subdivision. This work will take approximately 4 months to complete. The school will be working with Canstruct to ensure the safety of our children and safe traffic control at all times. Whilst this action is occurring, the Main Roads crews are also doing their night works program to make alterations to Reedy Creek road and surrounding feeders as we have outlined in previous newsletters. All of this has led to some fairly significant disruptions to the traffic area of our car park. I would ask for your patience during this construction and reforming stage – these matters are outside our hands but we are endeavouring to work with them for the safety of our children. Year 5 Camp – Tyalgum Ridge Next Wednesday our Year 5 children and staff head off on their annual camp for three days and two nights. This year we will be going to a new venue called Tyalgum Ridge which is located in Northern New South Wales, just over an hour and a half away. Our best wishes go with the children and staff for a rewarding three days. A big ‘thank you’ goes to our teachers who accompany the children and give up their own family time to ensure that the children have a great time. This support is much appreciated. Thanks to Lisa This Friday marks the end of a short term contract with us for Lisa Armstrong. Lisa has been taking the place of one of our Prep School Officers, Louise Lowe, who has been away on Long Service Leave for the last 3 weeks. I would like to thank Lisa for sharing her talents with the children in Una Deem’s Prep class and across the Prep year level during play times. Well done and thank you. Thanks for reading – I hope that our mums had a great day last weekend and that you were spoilt by your children for the day - Fathers’ Day isn’t too far away so kids, start saving up! Yours in Christ Greg Casey

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MASS TIMES Children Mass

(Doyle Centre - children read at Mass) 5.30pm 1st Sunday of each month

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Doyle Centre - children are withdrawn for brief lesson)

10.00am 2nd & 4th Sundays; 5.30pm 3rd Sunday 8.30am each Sunday at St Benedict’s, Mudgeeraba

Parish Mass Times Sat—5.00pm Miami; 6.00pm at Palm Beach; 6.15pm at Burleigh Heads; Sun-7.00am at Palm Beach & Burleigh; 8.30am at Mudgeeraba & Miami; 10.00am at Doyle Centre; 5.30pm at Doyle Centre

Wednesday May 16 Ozanam Villa—1R 6pm -Art Show meeting— College Thursday May 17 NAPLAN Friday May 18 Inter school sport Wednesday May 23 Whole School Assembly – 3R Ozanam Villa—2R Yr 5 Camp—Tylagum State of Origin sausage sizzle Friday May 25 Yr 5 return Tuesday May 29 Musical— 11.15am Matinee 6.30pm—Evening Wednesday May 30 School Assembly—4A Musical— 11.15am Matinee 6.30pm—Evening Thursday May 31 Musical— 11.15am Matinee 6.30pm—Evening DATE CLAIMER Friday 15 June—Beach-a-thon

Our new SRS reporting System A- E Scale The five point assessment scale which will be used for all year levels at Marymount will be an, A – E scale for academic results. The Australian Curriculum Shape Paper 2011, (a link is included for you to access) gives a detailed understanding of the reasoning behind the adoption of this system of marking. The Australian Curriculum is designed to allow consistency across all states and territories and whilst there is still some flexibility at the local level in adapting to individual needs, overall using a marking system in line with the rest of Australia, makes for a smooth transition for staff, students and parents. As mentioned last week, the standard of achievement for a particular year level relates to that year level. Therefore a Year Three student will be assessed within the expectations of the Year Three standard. Staff are developing and marking within a set of predetermined criteria. The standard from the Australian Curriculum is what is termed a ‘notional C’; this is the level where a child in any year level is expected to have reached. Teachers will look at the assessment task they have set and decide what the expected standard is; children who work at this standard will receive a ‘C’. This is reflecting a student who is working well, in their year level standard. For children to be marked as A, B, D or E their work will be assessed as having additional, or fewer elements than the expected standard; still however being assessed within their year level. There will be a separate scale for effort for each academic area, as well as work habits and social skills. This gives an overall picture of each child and their approach to school, their peers and their own personal skills development. h t t p : / / w w w . a c a r a . e d u . a u / v e r v e / _ r e s o u r c e s /The_Shape_of_the_Australian_Curriculum_V3.pdf Diane Anderson

Of the recipe for success, the well-acclaimed American basketballer, Michael Jordan said:

I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot….and missed. I’ve failed over and over again in my life. That is why I succeed.

It would be assumed that Jordan did not like his “failures” but it seems he accepted them and they became an important part of his self-development. Thomas Watson, former president of IBM has a very simple formula for success. He claims success comes from doubling the rate of failure. Similarly, great wartime leader, Winston Churchill is quoted as saying:

Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm. These formulas are simple, yet in reality not altogether easy or simple to embrace. Dr Russ Harris (2010) suggests this is because humans tend to avoid uncomfortable feelings. To avoid the painful emotions of failure we are tempted to give up, or modify to a less challenging alternative or at times, not even attempt some tasks or experiences. In his book “The confidence gap” (2010), Harris discusses this shortfall in terms of a “reality” gap; “the painful gap between the reality we want and the reality we’ve actually got” (p.235). However, as Harris points out, when we withdraw from the challenge, or even reduce the level of difficulty, the feelings of relief are not long lasting. We can tend to start beating ourselves up for quitting or we feel a sense of loss and heaviness. To some degree we end up in the very situation that prompted our withdrawal; that of being outside our “comfort zone”. Harris proposes that to achieve success, we need to pay attention to our relationship with failure. He suggests three strategies: 1. regular reminders that failure is a fact of life, 2. accepting failure as nothing more than honest feedback, and 3. living by personal values (if the goal is not achieved, success is still resultant of acting on personal values). If we accept that failures are inevitable from to time, then it is equally important to develop the knack of bouncing back. Harris outlines six steps to help:

1. Unhook (let negative thoughts about failure come and go)

2. Make room (observe painful sensations, breathe into them, and open up around them)

3. Be kind (genuinely acknowledge the pain and treat self with kindness, respect and compassion)

4. Appreciate what worked (acknowledge and appreciate parts that were successful)

5. Find something useful (search for the lessons or inherent opportunities for growth)

6. Take a stand (be true to values)

If we are willing to learn, a failure then can be a powerful teacher. This is certainly the premise of our behaviour management approach here at Marymount. Any consequences imposed are designed to help reinforce messages and to learn about making better choices in the future. continued...

We hope to nurture resilience in the children so that they can bounce back after setbacks. We also accept that behaviour is no different to any other area of learning; it can be both taught and learnt and for some children, the learning comes easier than others. For some children more interventions and strategies are required to achieve success. As a parent and educator it demands a strategic and calm response founded at all times on the interests and the individual developmental stage of the child concerned. I thank the parents who work with us closely in helping their children learn from mistakes. As a parent myself I acknowledge the parental hurt and frustration in this journey. I also am well and truly convinced that the efforts are well worth the result. Have a great week Annette O’Shea

These are details of upcoming events organised by Patron Parents on behalf of the families in the respective classes.

Invitations have also been distributed via your child. In most cases, there is no need to RSVP; you are most welcome to

simply turn up and enjoy the company of others!

Year 7M—Muffin Break, Stockland Friday 18 May — 8.45am—Barbara

Years 3M & 3Y — Lumbini Café, West Burleigh Tuesday 22 May - 8.45am— Sharon, Ann-Maree & Jane

Around the classes… Patron Parent Events

Thoughts from the Guidance Counsellor Having good mental health doesn’t mean that children don’t experience difficulties or worries. In this week’s INSIGHTS article, Michael Grose explains that feeling worried, sad or fearful is normal. He asserts that children who are mentally healthy are “equipped to handle many of life’s curve balls that come their way”. In addition, these children don’t allow their emotions to overwhelm them. This article outlines five “common sense” basic mental health habits for parents to consider. I trust and appreciate the wisdom in not ignoring or trivialising them. Michael suggests that we assess whether any need our attention. If so, making adjustments over time will support our children to build sound mental health. Best wishes for the week ahead. Mary Sanders [email protected]

Its Marymount Beach-a- thon time again!

Time to get our bodies moving, feet walking and voices asking for sponsorship to support Marymount.

Our beach-a-thon fundraiser is on the 15th June, 2012 at Miami Beach. Children will receive a card to fill in sponsors to encourage them to walk an allocated distance for their age group. It is a super fun way to raise money for our school. The prizes this year include: 1st prize for highest amount of money raised for either boy

or girl— Penny Skateboard (valued at $149 each) – Thanks to—Hurley Burley Toys, Southport

2nd Prize for second highest amount of money raised— Gold Coast Sun Corporate Tickets for two people June 16 Game Nth Melbourne vs GC Suns (valued at $110)

3rd Prize for third highest amount of money raised—

Fitness First and Dolphin Surf Craft Sports Pack (valued at $70 each) Backpack – water bottle – hat – t’shirt-

goggles- frisbee Amazing random draws each week include the following prizes: Zarrafas voucher valued at $44 – for all the hot

chocolate and cake you can eat! Dolphin Surf Crafts – t’shirts Fitness First backpack Fitness First frisbee Fitness First water bottle Donut King Burleigh vouchers – 10 vouchers every week on assembly Boost Juice vouchers Domino’s pizza vouchers Stay tuned for more details on assembly next Wednesday and in our school newsletter. For further details or if you would like to make a donations of sponsorship prizes – please contact Whitney Reid (Year 3 Teacher) or Belinda Norton-Smith (Year 5 Teacher). We look forward to bright sunny weather and big happy faces!

Please note the prizes listed here are different

from the sponsorship card. All prizes will be advertised via assembly and newsletter list.

A Faerie Tale – the musical! Tickets are now on sale for the 2012 Marymount Primary musical ‘A Faerie Tale’. This production was written and is directed by Marymount teacher Meagan Curry. Eighty five students from Year Six and Seven are involved in the production that has been in rehearsal since February. Tuesday 29, Wed 30 & Thurs 31 May

Matinee 11.15am & evening 6.30pm

$12.00 ticket

Book through the school office by sending money in a marked envelope & indicating preferred performance times

All students from Years Four to Seven will see the musical in the matinee performance times. Thank you! Funds raised for charity recently include $4180 for Caritas and $2200 for St Vincent de Paul (Winter Appeal). My thanks to mums Cristina Heaton, Kate Galvin and Sharon Faire who acted as sales assistants at the Mothers’ Day Stall, Trish Hartman who coordinated the collection of gifts and to the many staff members and parents who donated items from their homes or business. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by the students here and the wider groups who benefit from funds raised. A special Children’s Mass will be celebrated this Sunday 20 May at St Benedict’s Church, Mudgeeraba. All families are welcome to attend. Fr Pat will lead and parish children will be involved in reading and prayer. Enjoy the rest of the week Bernadette Christensen

Junior Band (for beginners) begins this week for Year Four students. Year Three will join next week and Year Five students on 30 May. Junior Band rehearsal is at morning break in the music room and is extra to scheduled lessons.

Students in grades (Yr 7, Prep 0A, 0R, 0M) have been provided with an offer of oral health care pack to take home. The pack includes:

Child & Adolescent Oral Health Service Brochure Examination Card Please familiarise yourself with the process by reading the information provided. If your child is enrolled in one of the grades listed above and did not receive a pack and you would like to arrange for your child to receive oral health care please contact the Oral Health Call Centre 1300 300 850. Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm excluding Public Holidays. If your child requires disability access please identify this requirement with the Call Centre Operator.

BURLEIGH HEADS CATHOLIC PARISH Parish Office Hours 9.00am to 5.00pm 3 Sunlight Drive, Burleigh Waters (Postal PO Box 73, Burleigh Heads) PHONE: 5576 6317/5576 6466 FAX: 5576 7143 Parish Manager: Mr Jim Littlefield Parish Pastoral Team EMAIL: [email protected]

Parish Pastor: Fr Pat Molony Associate Pastors: Fr Huong Van Nguyen & Fr Peter Gablonski Pastoral Associates: Sr Patricia Tomlinson

Monday 14 May was an important day for our Marymount Community with the official opening and blessing of our "shed". I would like to thank Sandy Kennedy, Sharon Faire and Angela Sauvarin for their great efforts in providing Morning Tea to our visitors; thank you very much ladies!

STATE OF ORIGIN SAUSAGE SIZZLE - WEDNESDAY

23 MAY $3.00 INCLUDES A SURPRISE!

Get Footy Fever and join in our Marymount State of Origin sausage sizzle the day of the big game! Order form to be sent home with your child on Thursday 17 May and must be returned by Monday 21 May. Please be advised there will be no other tuckshop orders for Sausage Sizzle Day.

The tuckshop will be selling State of Origin Cup Cakes - $1.00 and State of Origin Pikelets - 30c.

This day is always a very busy day in the tuckshop with over 700 sausage sizzle orders. So all the children enjoy this great fun day I will need extra helpers in the tuckshop. If you can offer your time (at any time during the day) please call the tuckshop and put your name down. Thanks in advance to our volunteers! The tuckshop has received an increase in fresh sandwiches, salads and fruit orders. It is great to see so many healthy choice orders coming over the counter. The spaghetti bolognaise is also a very popular choice on a Tuesday; it is packed with lots of good ingredients. Sushi is still very popular, don't forget.....put a second choice down so you are not disappointed. Our garden is bursting with fresh produce which is used every day in the tuckshop. Thanks to the children responsible for its upkeep. Roster for next week.... Monday 21 May...........Amanda Dixon Tuesday 22 May…......Santina, Cristina and Kristy Wednesday 23 May.....Melanie and Margaret....(this great mum and daughter team are going to need extra help for the sausage sizzle. Please consider being a volunteer). Thursday 24 May........Joyce Wakerley, Tina Daniela and Toni Dona Friday 25 May….........Sarah Bower and Brigette Brennan Thanks to all our fantastic volunteers. Should you not be able to make your day please let me know. Have a great week. Vicki Turner

Large Back Pack only $45.00 Usually $60.50. Hurry sale ends 31 May 2012

Congratulations to Casey Roberts who has been selected in the District Girls Touch Team. Casey will represent Gold Coast South at the Regional Touch Carnival on 14 June. Catholic Cross Country Well done to all to all those Cross Country runners who were present at our first lunchtime session yesterday. The lunchtime sessions will continue on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday until the Catholic Carnival. These extra session are for children who cannot make it to before and after school training with Mr Elliott. Athletics District athletics carnival is scheduled for Monday 16 July which is week 2 of Term 3. Marymount Track and Ball Games carnival will be held on Thursday 14 June. Therefore, we will be conducting athletics trials for field events (high jump, long jump and shot put) during PE lessons. Those students who are successful during trials will be invited to compete against others from their age group to finalise these events. From those finals children will be selected to go on to District and Catholic athletics carnivals. District carnivals involve students 10, 11 and 12 yrs and is the pathway to regional, state and national events. Catholic carnivals involve students 8 - 13 yrs, and only include other Gold Coast Catholic Schools. Children must compete in their correct age group if they wish to be selected to represent Marymount at District or Catholic events. Children born in 2004 will compete as 8 year olds. Children born in 2003 will compete as 9 year olds, etc. Paul Hill P.E. Teacher.

Multi-Purpose Centre and Outside School Hours Care Facility Opening and Blessing

ceremony held on Monday.

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5 mental health habits to promote in kids

Kids who are mentally healthy are equipped to handle many of life’s curve balls that come their way. They also don’tlet their emotions overwhelm them. As a result, they learn better and have more friends as well.

It seems strange to talk about promoting good mental health in children.

Shouldn’t all children naturally have good mental health habits? After all, childhood is supposed to be a pretty relaxed time of life, free from the pressures and stresses that can come with adulthood.

Sadly, it doesn’t seem that way. According to the Australian Psycho-logical Society one in seven Australian children experience some type of mental health issue, with ADHD, anxiety and depression being the most common kind.

Having good mental health doesn’t mean that kids don’t experience difficulties or worries. Feeling worried, sad or fearful is normal. Kids who are mentally healthy are equipped to handle many of life’s curve balls that come their way. They also don’t let their emotions overwhelm them. As a result, they learn better and have more friends as well.

As a parent it’s useful to reflect on the mental health habits that you promote in your kids. Here are five basic mental health habits that you can consider right now:

1. Sleep: Sleep is the one of the building blocks of mental health and well-being. Many children and just about all teenagers are sleep-deprived at the moment. Many parents are sleep-deprived as well!!!!! Children need between 10 and 12 hours sleep to enable proper growth and development, while teenagers need a minimum of nine hours. One of the single, most powerful strategies to improve kids’ ability to cope with stressful or changing situations is to ensure they get enough sleep.

2. Exercise: When my mum told me all those years ago to turn the television off and go outside and play she didn’t know that she was promoting good mental health. She just knew that physical activity was a good thing for an active, growing boy. Kids today get less exercise than those of past generations, which is an impediment to mental health. Exercise stimulates the chemicals that improve mood and release the stress that builds up over a day. An hour’s movement per day seems the minimum for kids. How much exercise does your child receive?

3. Help others: Social isolation is a huge predictor of poor mental health. Encourage your child to be connected to others and to help others in any way possible. Helping others reinforces social

connectedness and the importance of being part of a community, as well as providing opportunities for positive recognition.

4. Talk: A problem shared is a problem halved! Talking about what’s worrying you is a great way to remove the burden of worry and reduce anxiousness. Some kids bottle up what’s inside, while others will catastrophise a situation, which can make matters seem worse. If your child or young person has a problem let him know that his concerns are important to you. Kids often can’t tell you what may be wrong, so be observant and gently ask questions to help you get a clearer picture of how they may be feeling.

5. Relaxation: Make sure your child or young person has a hobby or activity that relaxes them. The ability to relax and get away from the stresses of everyday life is essential. Some children who have real difficulty switching-off may benefit from practising meditation or mindfulness, but most kids just need to have the time to chill out, and they’ll relax quite naturally.

These five habits are basic common sense. However, as kids’ lives get busier these essentials get squeezed out. Here’s my recommendation to ensure that mental health habits don’t get overlooked or neglected.

First, see these habits as the building blocks of mental health. Don’t ignore them or trivialise them. Talk to your children and tie these activities to their mental health but do so in your own way and in your own timeframe.

Second, assess which of these five essential habits need your attention and make some adjustments over time to push the pendulum back, if necessary, in favour of your child’s mental health.