TERM 2 WEEK 1, 2017 TERM 2 WEEK 1, 2015 · God Bless John 115 Darra Station Rd, PO Box 3076, DARRA QLD 4076 | T: 3375 4519 ... failure of the SMS system. The concerns with these issues

Dear Parents and Friends of OLSH School Community,Sometimes there can be interesting conversations in the staff room. One day I mentioned the fact that my great great aunt was a sister of Mercy. When I mentioned her name Sr Sue looked at me and said, “She was my cousin.” Over the next five minutes we discovered that my Great Great Grandmother Ursula and Sr Sue’s Grandmother, Margaret, were sisters. The family had emigrated to Australian from Ireland in the 1880s. Sr Sue’s aunt was in my great grandparents’ bridal party and Sr Sue and I had actually been at a family reunion together back in the early eighties. Small world!!!!I found it really interesting to find out more about my family history from Sr Sue but probably the most interesting story was that of Ursula and Kathleen’s brother, William O’Neill or as he is now known in the family as Bushman Billy. Billy never married. According to reports of the time he was a very good horseman and cattleman and lived in the Dalby region. He served in the Boer War and when World War 1 began he enlisted and was a member of the Australian Light Horseman Regiment. He was also known as a crack rifle shot. He was shipped to Gallipoli in mid-1915 and was killed at Gallipoli on 5 November 1915 one of 8709 Australians who died at Gallipoli. To the best of my knowledge he is my closet relative to serve at Gallipoli.The preceding paragraph is all that is known of Billy. There were 25 siblings who emigrated from Ireland. A descendant has compiled books on all twelve families. Billy’s is the smallest. Most of the information in Billy’s book is more about the history of his regiment. There are two paragraphs about the battles of 5 November. However when you get to the back of the book you find a letter written to his sister informing her of his death. Then there are more letters from his sisters seeking answers about his personal belongings and service records/medals etc. When I read Billy’s story it was the letters from his sisters (one of them Sr Sue’s grandmother) that influenced me the most. For as long as I can remember around this time every year we hear the stories of storming the beach, Simpson and his donkey, the large amount of fatalities etc. But it was only when I read this letter that I realised the fact that each one of the 8709 Australian people killed left families behind. These people were more than just a number. They were fathers, husbands, brothers and there were sisters and daughters that died too. More importantly they were people who were loved. The letters emphasized this to me.This week we will hear a great deal about Gallipoli and the battle of World War 1. I heard a journalist on the weekend state that it is important we remember it is not a celebration but a commemoration. The people we commemorate, all these people who were loved and sacrificed many things, including their lives!

God Bless John

115 Darra Station Rd, PO Box 3076, DARRA QLD 4076 | T: 3375 4519F: 3375 3867 | [email protected] | www.olshdarra.qld.edu.au

TERM 2 WEEK 1, 2015TERM 2 WEEK 1, 2017Dear Parents and Friends of OLSH School Community,

Welcome back to Term 2. I hope that everyone had an enjoyable and restful break over the past two weeks and that you and your family had a great Easter long weekend.

It was an extraordinary ending to Term One with the cancellation of school due to the weather event that the south east corner of Queensland experienced. I have not heard of any member of our community adversely affected by this event but I hope that everyone was safe. Thank you to everyone for their cooperation and understanding during this time. While as a school I feel we handled the unusual situation well, there were some communication issues. The two most notable issues being; from the time the announcement was made in the media until we received official notification and the failure of the SMS system. The concerns with these issues have been passed on.

The cancellation of school did mean that our two traditional events, the Easter Liturgy and the Easter Raffle, that conclude Term One were delayed to the first day of this term. Thank you to Sandra Regano and Luisa Laughren who gave of their time on Easter Monday to ensure that the Easter Raffle could take place on Tuesday.

For me, the Easter Liturgy was a conclusion to the end of a special weekend in our Church year. Before Holy Week, a good friend told me that she finds the whole experience of Holy Week and the Easter liturgies/celebration quite emotional. For me, the whole experience could be summed up in the reaction of people at the church services I attended.

On Palm Sunday there was awe and amazement at how beautiful the church looked. The church at Jindalee looked spectacular with all the Palms on the pews. As Fr Carroll entered and left the church, you could imagine the view as Jesus rode into Jerusalem. You could also feel the tension of Holy Week as we read the Passion of Our Lord. At the Holy Thursday liturgy, as the Blessed Sacrament was taken from its place in the church over to the hall and people left in silence, you could feel the solemnity of the whole night and the anguish Jesus would have felt as he was abandoned by his friends, arrested and condemned to death. The silence as I entered my parents’ church for Good Friday told me that it was day of remembrance. There were emotions of tension, solemnity and silence as we remembered Jesus passion.

However, Sunday, what a difference!!! I could feel the difference as I walked into be greeted at Mass. While people were praying before Mass, there was a joyful feeling amongst the congregation. Afterwards, there were people stopping and talking. The joy of the Risen Jesus and his message of repentance, acceptance and peace were felt amongst us all.

My friend was right, it’s an emotional time. For us to fully understand Jesus message, we need to understand his last living days on Earth and his death and passion. However, the joy of the resurrection give us great joy and greater meaning. I hope you feel the joy of the Risen Jesus this week.

God Bless John

Dear Parents and Friends of OLSH School Community,Sometimes there can be interesting conversations in the staff room. One day I mentioned the fact that my great great aunt was a sister of Mercy. When I mentioned her name Sr Sue looked at me and said, “She was my cousin.” Over the next five minutes we discovered that my Great Great Grandmother Ursula and Sr Sue’s Grandmother, Margaret, were sisters. The family had emigrated to Australian from Ireland in the 1880s. Sr Sue’s aunt was in my great grandparents’ bridal party and Sr Sue and I had actually been at a family reunion together back in the early eighties. Small world!!!!I found it really interesting to find out more about my family history from Sr Sue but probably the most interesting story was that of Ursula and Kathleen’s brother, William O’Neill or as he is now known in the family as Bushman Billy. Billy never married. According to reports of the time he was a very good horseman and cattleman and lived in the Dalby region. He served in the Boer War and when World War 1 began he enlisted and was a member of the Australian Light Horseman Regiment. He was also known as a crack rifle shot. He was shipped to Gallipoli in mid-1915 and was killed at Gallipoli on 5 November 1915 one of 8709 Australians who died at Gallipoli. To the best of my knowledge he is my closet relative to serve at Gallipoli.The preceding paragraph is all that is known of Billy. There were 25 siblings who emigrated from Ireland. A descendant has compiled books on all twelve families. Billy’s is the smallest. Most of the information in Billy’s book is more about the history of his regiment. There are two paragraphs about the battles of 5 November. However when you get to the back of the book you find a letter written to his sister informing her of his death. Then there are more letters from his sisters seeking answers about his personal belongings and service records/medals etc. When I read Billy’s story it was the letters from his sisters (one of them Sr Sue’s grandmother) that influenced me the most. For as long as I can remember around this time every year we hear the stories of storming the beach, Simpson and his donkey, the large amount of fatalities etc. But it was only when I read this letter that I realised the fact that each one of the 8709 Australian people killed left families behind. These people were more than just a number. They were fathers, husbands, brothers and there were sisters and daughters that died too. More importantly they were people who were loved. The letters emphasized this to me.This week we will hear a great deal about Gallipoli and the battle of World War 1. I heard a journalist on the weekend state that it is important we remember it is not a celebration but a commemoration. The people we commemorate, all these people who were loved and sacrificed many things, including their lives!

God Bless John

115 Darra Station Rd, PO Box 3076, DARRA QLD 4076 | T: 3375 4519F: 3375 3867 | [email protected] | www.olshdarra.qld.edu.au

TERM 2 WEEK 1, 2015

ADMINISTRATIONWELCOME BACK TERM 2Welcome back for term 2. This year the term is 10 weeks long and contains a number of activities which include school photos, school sports day, NAPLAN, Year 6 Leadership Camp and our bi-annual Fete. Please make sure you check the parent portal and check the calendar.

Term 2 concludes on Friday 26 June.

Term 3 commences on Monday 13 July.

BUILDING UPDATEStage 2In simple words we are now into the new building and lessons are being taught. The overall reaction to being in these new rooms was very positive and very exciting. These rooms will serve our community for many years.

As stated last week there is still some external work that needs to be completed. This includes the basketball court. The majority of this work will be completed outside school time.

Finally a big thank you to everyone who assisted with the moving on the weekend it was greatly appreciated. A big thank you to everyone for their patience during this time.

Stage 3There have been some significant changes to the planned building program from Stage three since the last newsletter.

Stage 3 will result in two new classrooms off the top floor of Block A. The top floor will also be refurbished. There will be new prep toilets, new toilets on the top floor and a link to the new lift from Block A and the new Block B.

Following further study and clarification after the tender process JMKelly Constructions have been offered the construction work for this stage. They will take over the site on Monday 4 May. This will mean the top floor of Block A; the secret garden, and prep playground will not be able to be used during this construction. It is hoped that this construction will be completed by the end of 2015 ready for the commencement of 2016. At this stage it is planned that these classrooms will have the Year 1 and Year 2 classes for 2016.

As we will have entry from the court yard and down besides the church again I expect there to be minimal disruption in the morning. However in the afternoon the pickup waiting zone will be near the library.

There will be some changes for the prep classes. These will begin from week 3. In the morning the prep classes will now assemble in the court yard. In the afternoon the children will be dismissed from their classrooms. The children will be informed of these changes.

The prep classes will have different lunch times from the rest of the school. They will now have morning tea from 10:30 – 10:50 and lunch from 12:45 – 1:30. This commenced this week.

There have been additional toilets built in the new block B. Eventually this will assist with the classrooms on the top floor of Block B but until the new prep toilets are built these toilets are for prep only.

Stage 3 is the final stage effecting classrooms with the refurbishment of the school. I am aware that these building works will cause some disruption but every attempt has been made to keep this disruption to a minimum. I thank you for your patience but these building works will benefit our school for many years.

ANZAC DAYThis year we will be participating in the services here at the local Darra RSL. This will take place on Saturday 25 April with our school assembling at the Bowls Club carpark at 8:30 a.m. for the march and ceremonies. This ceremony should be concluded by 9:30am. Children are to wear their blue uniform. Prep children will wear the red uniform. It would be great to see as many children as possible participate in this ceremony.

Our school will have its own ANZAC Day service on Friday 24 April at 9:00am in the church.

FETE NEWS - FETE MEETINGSOnly five weeks until the OLSH Fete. There is a detailed Fete newsletter also being sent home today. Our next fete meeting will be held on Monday, 24 April at 9:00 a.m. following the ANZAC day liturgy and another meeting that evening at 7:00 p.m. The fete meeting in the evening will be preceded by the Term 2 P & F meeting.

OFFICIAL OPENINGS – BUILDINGS WORKSWe received confirmation in the last two weeks of Term 1 that the official opening of all the building work will be held Monday 24 April at 1:00 pm. The buildings will be blessed by Fr Carroll and officially opened by Senator Barry O’Sullivan. I apologise for the short notice but we were waiting for confirmation from the Australian Government. The whole school community is invited.

2017 PREP ENROLMENTSThe formal process for Prep enrolments for 2018 has begun with letters being distributed to those people who have applied for enrolment this week.

Children who are born from July 1 2012 to June 30 2013 are eligible for Prep in 2018. Therefore, if you have a child that is eligible for Prep for 2018 or you know of any families that are considering OLSH for Prep for their child, please ask them to contact the office to have their name added to our list. Our facilities and staff are outstanding and our program is well implemented with the flow on effects for children benefiting them greatly during their early years of primary education.

Please note that School Principals now have discretion in allowing children born in July 2013 enrolment in Prep for 2018. There will be a process to ascertain readiness for school. Parents will play an important part in this process. If you have a child born in July 2018 and wish to be considered for enrolment, please contact the school office. A reminder that enrolment is not automatic for these children; the final decision is the Principal’s.

SCHOOL PHOTOSOur school photos will be taken on Tuesday 2 May (please note that this date is not the one in the school calendar). Full details of payment have been sent home earlier this week.

ANZAC DAYOnce again this year, we will be participating in the services here at the local Darra RSL. Last year we joined the local Darra community and it was a wonderful service. This will take place on Tuesday 25 April with our school assembling outside Darra Tyres on Westcombe St at 8:15 a.m. for the March and Ceremonies. The street will be closed to traffic this year. This ceremony should be concluded by 9:30. Children are to wear their blue uniform. Prep children will wear the red uniform. It would be great to see as many children as possible to participate in this ceremony.

P & F MEETING TERM 2The P & F meeting for Term 2 will be held next Monday 24 April at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

NAPLAN The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests are designed to assess the skills of Australian students in literacy and numeracy. The tests will run over three days 9 – 11 May 2017 and involve children in Year 3 & 5. There will 4 tests, Language Conventions and Writing (Tuesday), Reading (Wednesday) and Numeracy (Thursday).

What may make the questions on NAPLAN difficult for students is often not the content at all, but instead the way the question is written. NAPLAN is primarily Problem-Solving tests. Students require problem solving skills and content knowledge.

Students have participated in NAPLAN preparation activities throughout Term One. This will continue in Term Two. Teachers have some samples of questions if you require them. There are free practice tests

















available on the internet through the Google search engine and copies of last years test if people wish to pursue them.

HOT TIPS FOR STUDENTS1. Fill bubbles in completely (no squally lines or ticks).2. Only fill in one bubble (except for questions that ask you to fill in two).3. Use only HB or 2B pencil not coloured pencils or pens.4. Only fill in bubbles or write answers in space provided, do not write/draw in the margin or on the bar

codes.5. If you need to change your answer use an eraser, do not cross it out.6. Put up your hand and ask if you are not sure about what to do.7. Only write on the lines provided in the writing test booklet.8. Don’t assume you know what the answer is. Read the questions and information carefully.9. If you have time, check your answers.10. Make sure that you don’t accidently skip questions.11. Read all multiple choices carefully. Don’t assume the first one to make sense is the correct answer.12. If you are finding a question to be difficult, move on and come back to it at the end if you have time.13. Make sure you are refreshed the night before and have a good breakfast.14. Relax, do your best.

YEAR 6 LEADERSHIP CAMPThe Year 6 Leadership Camp will be held on May 17-19 at Emu Gully Adventure Camp at Helidon. Full details have been sent home today.

REMINDERSAs it is the start of term, here are a few reminders of some school procedures and policies:

BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOLIn the morning, supervision for children does not commence until 8:10 at OLSH. Any children that arrive before this time are not supervised. Any children who arrive before this time are to sit quietly in the courtyard. If your children are at school consistently before this time, Before School Care should be used for families.

Children are supervised at OLSH in the afternoon until 3:20. Any children after this time are unsupervised. If work commitments etc. consistently mean that your child is at school constantly after this time, your family should really access after school care.

Thank you for your support.

NUT AWARE SCHOOL – ALLERGY AWARENESSWe have children attending OLSH who suffer from an anaphylactic reaction to peanuts/tree nuts. These reactions can be serious and even life threatening. The most dangerous symptoms are breathing difficulties or a drop in blood pressure, which can be potentially fatal.

As a school, we need to be aware of these allergies. No food is allowed to be shared between children at lunchtime. Awards of food/sweets will not be given that contain nut ingredients e.g. chocolates. In the classroom there will be education for students on food allergies and healthy foods is incorporated into the school curriculum. Pictures of children with a health plan are displayed in the staffroom, classrooms and other appropriate areas.

We also ask parents to assist us. This can be done by ensuring that birthday cakes are peanut and nut free. We ask parents not to send peanut butter on sandwiches, or Nutella (to minimize the risk from person to person contact). We also ask you to emphasize the importance of hygiene when eating food at home and at school – washing hands. While we can never entirely enforce or regulate what comes from home in each child’s lunch box, nor where foods contain traces of nut oil, we hope people will assist in working toward minimizing the risks and looking at alternatives from nut products.

















DARKNESS TO DAYLIGHT CHALLENGE 2017

Libby Banks and myself have registered as a team to participate in this event. We are inviting other members of OLSH community to join us. The event is held on the 3rd and 4th May 2017, at the start of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month. The Challenge symbolises those lives lost as a result of Domestic and Family violence and those left behind. We will be joining the the 3km walk at 6:00 a.m. at SouthBank to represent the support, community and services available to help those faced with danger and despair. It is our way of speaking out against domestic violence.

If you wish to join Libby or me please feel free or wear crazy socks to school to work on 4th May for a gold coin donation. Together as community lets speak out against domestic violence.

FREE DRESS DAY this Friday 21st April. Funds raised for Caritas.

REMINDER!!!Spring Rolls for the Asian Stall for the fete, Thao Tran, would like to remind famkilies that orders are due this

Friday 21st April. They are making them up this Saturday.

Pork Spring Rolls @ $10 per packThao Tran 0413779059

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EASTER RAFFLE

It is time for our annual P&F Easter Raffle. Last year was a huge success.

To make this successful again, we require your help.

The children are asked to donate one or more Easter Eggs, Bunnies or Bilbies. COLLECTION WILL BE FROM WEDNESDAY 8TH MARCH

UNTIL WEDNESDAY 29TH MARCH

Donations can be taken to your child’s classroom

Ticket Sales Thursday 9th March to Thursday 30th March (or until sold out)

Raffle tickets .50c each

Ticket sellers can be found before school in the Undercover Area (opposite Prep Rooms) & outside the School Hall.

The announcement of raffle winners will be on Friday 31st March, last day of Term 1.

Time to be advised.

There is a limit of 2 prizes per person (with the exception of the last 3 major prizes drawn on stage). Minor prize baskets will be drawn in chronological order.

First Major Prize Large Basket of Eggs & Coles Myer Gift Card of $150 (kindly donated by the P&F)

Second Prize Huge Basket of Broken Eggs

Third Prize Huge Basket of Broken Eggs

PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO BE PART OF THIS RAFFLE.

We need volunteers to wrap donations into prizes on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th. This will commence at approximately 9.00am in the school hall. Please come

if you can help. Any enquiries, please call Sandra Regano on 0407 596 067.

Please Note: Any baskets/boxes/shredded paper that could be used for the prizes would be greatly appreciated.

Looking forward to another successful Easter Raffle! Helena, Luisa & Sandra

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winnersFIRST MAJOR PRIZE – LARGE EGG BASKET & $150 COLES MYER GIFT CARD Winner: Charlotte Focken

SECOND MAJOR PRIZE – BROKEN EGG BASKET Winner: Callum Barber

THIRD MAJOR PRIZE – BROKEN EGG BASKET Winner: Oscar De Vries

1 Aurelia Jessett PR 26 Sofie Maron 5R2 Maddy Tobin 5W 27 Tenae James 2B3 Adrian Mandic 2B 28 Melissa Evans 1R4 Chloe Nguyen 4R 29 Lydia Corliss 5B5 Samantha Kumar 2W 30 Abbey Moran

C/-Mrs Moran6 Hayden Stower PB 31 Darcy Goldsmith PW7 Hayley Buenvendia 5R 32 Aurelia Jessett PR8 Genevieve Gabbett 3W 33 Sam Habchi 3R9 Darryn Ton 6W 34 Petra Gardner 1B10 Elizabeth Phillips 4W 35 Maddy Tobin 5W11 Daiden Clark 3B 36 Amaliyah Tia PR12 Tara Burns 5W 37 Jai Hennen 6R13 Justin McCormick 6R 38 Robert Burns 3R14 Bianca Regano 6R 39 Hayden Rogers 4W15 Tara Burns 5W 40 Dylan Le PB16 Callum Barber 2R 41 Bailey Pearce 2B17 Archie Seng PB 42 Monique Burns18 Eliza McInnes 4B 43 Miss Warnick 6W19 Summer Le 5W 44 Cruz Learmont 1B20 Robert Burns 3R 45 Loan Pham Vu 3B21 Sam Habchi 3R 46 Molly and Hannah

Mcghee 5W/5B22 Amelia Alequin 1W 47 Michael Faaui 3B23 Mia Flemming 4B 48 M. Corliss C/- Isaac

Corliss 1W24 Cian Par 4B 49 Hongsheng Yan 6R25 Justin McCormick 6R 50 Eli Gearing 5R51 Ethan Walker 3W 76 Ben Hagstrom 6W52 Cooper Kehoe 1B 77 Sophie Commerford 3B53 Isobel Kowalonek 5R 78 Selina Chu 3B54 Molly & Hannah McGee

5W &5R 79 Aiden Gunn 6W55 Amy O’Connor 6W 80 Elyas Wescombe PB56 Darren Johnson c/ 1R 81 Caitlin Gabbet 6B57 Keisha Mills PR 82 Dylan Le PB58 Kiera Onuorah 3R 83 Terrance Ma 5W

59 Ryan Vidler 4B 84 Emily Pham 5W60 Xzavier Le 1W 85 Charlee Nguyen 2W61 Sam Pippia 3B 86 Ella Dunn 4W62 Hong Sheng Yan 6R 87 Sahara Seng 4R63 Lilijana Hesse 1B 88 Owen Tanner 6W64 Anneliese Lagos 6R 89 Nita Misi 3W65 Mink Gardener 3B 90 Lachlan Legrady PB66 Liliana Hesse 1B 91 Ozzie Lawler 4B67 Mackenzie Gunn

c/ Addison 2W 92 Latham Rogers PR68 Felicity McMahon 4W 93 Daiden Clark 3B69 Jacob Bingham 3B 94 Kevin Matthews 4B70 Bridget Flynn 4R 95 Isobel Diep 3B71 Soorya Kumar 4B 96 Monica Turner 2B72 Sahara Seng 4R 97 John Phillips PR73 Keira Onoruah 3R 98 Jaden Nguyen 2W74 Ryan Vidler 4B 99 Beau Pearce PB75 Sebastian Simonelli 2R 100 Caitlin Gabbet 6B101 Matisse Gardener PB 126 Maureen Ryalls

C/- Grace Pippia PR102 Aziha Le 2W 127 Lam Dang PR103 Nick Carney 5B 128 Amber Blair 3R104 Sarah Hagstrom 3W 129 Braith Harris 4B105 Charlie Nguyen 2W 130 Isaac Corliss 1W106 Miss Lambkin 131 Jaydin Denton 6B107 Aidan Tobin 1R 132 Lydia Corliss 5B108 Wyatt Rogers 2B 133 Addison Gunn 2W109 Draven Vennix 5B 134 Erin Cabili 5R110 Isabella Vincent 3W 135 Soorya Kumar 4B111 Alex Jones 4B 136 Liam Gallagher 2W112 Dan Nguyen 1B 137 Obi Luu 3R113 Michael Chalk 6B 138 Jacob Bingham 3B114 Bridget Chalk 3W 139 Isabella Vincent 3W115 Teleilah Tia PR 140 Isabella Allen PR116 Amy O-Connor 6W 141 Dominic Curtis 5R117 Ethan Chavez 1W 142 Dan Nguyen 1B118 Isaac Paisley PB 143 Nathan Fitzgerald 6B119 Sam Pippia 3B 120 Isobel Diep 3B 121 Ella Nguyen 5B 122 Jordan Russell 3W 123 Ashla Jordan-Marx 2B 124 Justin McCormack 6R 125 Eliza McInnes 4B

OLSH Community and P&F Fete Goals:1. Continuetodevelopandbuildpositiverelationshipswithintheschoolandamongstthelocal

communitythroughthefacilitationofaFUN!dayforthestudents,families,schoolandwidercommunity.

2. RaisefundstobuildanewPrepOutdoorPlayEquipmentandActivityArea.

2017 Fete Sponsorship Objectives:1. Supporttheschoolinreachingfundraisinggoalsfor2017-2018.

2. Createanongoingprogramforsponsorshiptobenefittheschoolandlocalbusinessesintothefuture.

3. Createmutualbenefit&fosterrelationshipswithlocalbusinessesbyprovidingvalueformoneyforsupportersandsponsorsthroughopportunitiestopromoteyourbrand,programandservicesamongsttheschoolandthecommunityatlarge.

About Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (formerly Darra Jindalee Catholic Primary School)

OurLadyoftheSacredHeartPrimarySchoolisaco-educationalCatholicschoolintheBrisbanesuburbofDarra.Theschoolcurrentlyhas545studentsenrolledinclassesfromPreptoYear6.OLSHschoolhasanethosbasedonGospelValues.Ourfocusisshowingrespectforeachother.

Weareamulticulturalcommunitythatcelebratestherichnessofavarietyofcultures.PatronstotheOLSHBiennialFetearefamilies(past,presentandfuture),friendsandstaffoftheschool,andparishionersfromtheDarraandJindaleeCatholicchurches,predominantlycomingfromDarraandsurroundingsuburbs,aswellasCentenarySuburbs,Richlands,ForestLakeandSpringfieldareas.

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Darra~ SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ~

SCHOOL FETE - Sunday 21st May 2017 10am – 3pm

RIDES PASS

Pre- sold Armbands $27

Armbands on the day $32

Single Rides on the day $5.00 ($6.00 Super Sizzler)

Rides will operate from 10am - 3pm

Rides include: Super Sizzler >110cm

Tribal Encounter Castle all ages

Tea cup ride 4 years and up

Giant Obstacle course 4 years and up

Giant slide all ages

Laser skirmish 4 years and up

NEW Thomas the Tank Ride 4 years and up

Please fill out the below slip and return with cash in an envelope to the office by Friday 12 May. Armbands will be distributed the week before the fete.

Any queries email John O’Connor on [email protected] or call 3375 4519.

I would like armbands at $27 each

Child's name and class (also include younger siblings if purchasing for them):

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FETE MEETINGSFete meetings will be held every Monday at the following times:

• Morning meeting from 8.45 am to 9.30 am; and

• Evening meeting from 7.00 pm

It would be appreciated if all Stall Conveners would be able to attend one of the meetings above.

STALL CONVENERS AND HELPERSThank you to everyone who has offered to assist so far. If you would like to help out in any way please contact the school office.

FETE! CRAZY HAIR!!Is a fun easy going stall!

Volunteers needed on the day!

1.5 hours time slots...3 volunteers per slot...

11.30am - 1pm1pm - 2.30pm 2.30pm - 4pm

Past OLSH students are welcome to help!

Please contact Aimee on 0402552053 or [email protected] if you are able to help!

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ONLY 5 WEEKS TO GOThe fete will be held on

SUNDAY, 21 MAY 2017.

Thank you to everyone who has offered to assist so far.

RIDE PASSESA separate flyer has been sent home with full details. Rides will operate from 10 am - 3pm

Rides include:

Super Sizzler – loads up to 60 kids 110cm high can ride

NEW Tribal encounter Castle – all ages and up to 13 years (we separate the sizes)

Tea cup ride 4 years and up

Giant obstacle course

Giant Slide all ages and with a adult

Laser skirmish 4 years and up

NEW Thomas the tank ride 4 years and up to12 years

This year there are the following options:

(1) Pre-sold Armbands - $27.00(2) Armbands on the day - $32.00

There is also the option of purchasing single rides on the day - $5.00 (all rides listed below with the exception of the Super Sizzler) and $6.00 (for the Super Sizzler).

Please refer to attached form for additional information. Completed forms and money need to be returned to the office by Friday 13 May 2017.

S P O N S O R SA huge thank you to our Gold/Silver/Bronze sponsorsGOLD SPONSORJUST POPPY’S, RIVERHILLS - These guys were super keen to get involved and support our school by donating a range of prizes and incentives that have really gone a long way in helping our fundraising efforts. Just Poppy’s are local, good value for money and family friendly place to get Burgers with Attitude!!!

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DONATIONS PLEASE!!

Lob-A-Choc StallLob-A-Choc is one of the kid’s favourite stalls at Side Show Alley. The kids try to land a 20c coin on a chocolate bar. If it lands on top, they get to keep the bar of chocolate. It’s easy, but we need lots of donations of chocolate of varying sizes, from Kit Kat size, Aero to family block size, even packets of Maltezers are good. Basically anything a 20c piece can land on.

Pandora’s BoxWe are very grateful for any donations for the fete, in particular items for Pandora’s Box (formerly known as Trash and Treasure). Remember, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. More Drop off this Saturday from 9:00 – 10:00.

Mega RaffleEach family has been given one book of 30 tickets to sell by Thursday May 4th 2017. Our Mega Prizes are awesome – a holiday, cash prizes, a bbq, some cool tech, and family food and entertainment prizes! You can sell tickets to your friends, neighbours, work colleagues, and family. We only have a short time to sell tickets, so we’re happy to announce from our generous sponsor, Just Poppy’s ------->>> All ticket books (SOLD & UNSOLD) must be returned to the office by Thursday May 4th, 2017. Thank you for all the support you have already offered or given. We are well on the way to having a great day in May!!

Receive a complimentary $5 voucher

for Just Poppy’s at Riverhills.Return your fully sold

raffle ticket book & money

to OLSH office by Thursday May 4th 2017.

(one voucher per family, while stocks last)

The first 120 families returning their fully sold

raffle ticket book & money

to OLSH office, will go into the draw to win

a further $50 voucher to spend at Just Poppy’s at Riverhills.

Date drawn Monday 8th May

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SILVER SPONSORSMATTHEW BOURKE MP - Huge thanks to Matthew Bourke MP, who has made a very generous donation for us towards the running of our school fete. We are humbled by your support of our school and look forward to having you visit our school.

GREEN DENTAL, OXLEY - Close by, in the Medical Centre based at Canossa Hospital is Green Dental, an OLSH family business. These guys have made a generous donation of a cash prize for our Mega Prize Raffle. So, if you need a family dental check up and want to try a local dentist, give Green Dental a call.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEEP GREY - Donating three Photography Portraiture Gift Prizes and offering beautiful and relaxed portrait prints. Thank you, Deep Grey for your kind donation for our school fundraiser.

BRONZE SPONSORSCORNERSTONE DENTAL, DARRA - Dr Emma and Dr Alice are happy to donate a super cool electric toothbrush for our Mega Prize Raffle and are always keen to be involved in Darra Community events. Cornerstone Dental is located at Monier Shops, Darra.

ANNASTACIA PALASZCZUK MP - Many thanks to Annastacia Palaszczuk MP who knows what kids and families like, by donating an Apple ipad Mini to our Mega Prize Raffle. Our Premier has already visited our school and we look forward to another visit in the future.

TARNYA SMITH MP - Tarnya Smith MP was quick to support our school Fete by donating a Webber Baby Q BBQ for our Mega Prize Raffle - a great prize! We look forward to seeing Tarnya Smith MP at our school fete.

KINGSTON PARK RACEWAY - What great prizes! 4x double passes for some Go-Karting Fun at Kingston Park Raceway. Buy a ticket in our Mega Prize Raffle or go to the Cent Auction Stall on the stage on Fete Day for your chance to win!!!

KEY HOME SERVICES - Key Home Services is a local family owned business offering a wide range of handyman and yard services. Great for preparing your home for sale or getting some serious weeding or trimming done! These guys have donated 3x vouchers to the value of $75 each for work done at your home. Get to the Cent Auction Stall for your chance to win one of these prizes.

DUNLOP SWIMMING POOL, CORINDA - A great local pool! For your chance to auction for one of two vouchers from Dunlop Pool, Corinda, go the Cent Auction on Fete Day!

Q PILATES, JINDALEE - Many thanks to Q Pilates at Jindalee for their generous donation towards our school fete! Q Pilates are a popular and professional Pilates Studio found at Jindalee Homemaker Centre.

RECLAIM HEALTH & REHABILITATION, MIDDLE PARK - A generous donation for our school fete was made by Reclaim Health & Rehabilitation at Middle Park. This local business offers Physiotherapy and Massage Therapy as well as Professional Exercise and Nutrition Advice. Many thanks to this great business!

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Get involved in the School Banking program. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Darra is excited to offer the Commonwealth Bank School Banking program to all students. School Banking is a fun, interactive and engaging way for young Australians to learn about money and develop good savings habits. Children who deposit money into their Youthsaver account through School Banking earn Dollarmites tokens, which they can save up and redeem for exciting rewards. The rewards available during 2017 are:

• Cyber Handball • Colour Change Markers • 3D Chalk Set • Tablet Case • Smiley Emoji Keyring • Volt Handball • Pencil + Tech Case • Epic Earphones

School Banking is also a great fundraiser for our school. Our school receives $5 when a student makes their first ever School Banking deposit and 5% on every deposit made through the school (to a maximum of $10 per individual deposit). Getting involved in School Banking is easy! All you need to get involved in the School Banking program is a Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account. You can open an account for your child in one of two ways: 1. Online Visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking and click on the link to open a Youthsaver account. 2. In branch Visit a Commonwealth Bank branch with identification for yourself and your child, like a driver’s licence and birth certificate. If your child has an existing Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account they can start banking straight away. They just need to bring their deposit in every week on School Banking day using their Dollarmites deposit wallet. School Banking day is Thursday. Each week you need to bring in your banking books and give to your teacher. If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2017 School Banking program information pack from the school office or visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking

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A mum approached me after a recent seminar with an interesting question about her son’s behaviour amongst his peers.

She said her son is lovely but loud. He was a little too enthusiastic with his friends. So much so, that his buddies felt downright uncomfortable around him and sometimes gave him the cold shoulder. He also liked to be the boss, and didn’t like being a follower in social situations.

Here was a perfect opportunity for this mum to do some coaching to help her son negotiate social situations.

Sure, it’s great to get excited but kids from 2 to twenty-two need to learn that they have to tone their enthusiasm down around certain people and in certain situations. That’s what the socialization process requires. Besides, popular children generally know when to follow the lead of others, how to share their possessions and that they won't always have their own way. This ability to share comes with maturity, but sometimes children need some gentle parental help in this area.

Here are three techniques to use to help your child to behave well around others, and maintain friendships as well.

✔✔ Remind: Be pre-emptive with your teaching. Before they visit their friends give them a couple of pointers that are relevant to them about their behaviour. “Remember, to say hello quietly and ask them if they’d like to play with you.”

✔✔ Rehearse: It’s useful to practise with kids how they should act in social situations. “Okay, Jeremy tell me what you will say when you go to Grandma’s. Let’s practice saying hello.”

✔✔ Revisit: Give kids feedback after the event but keep it positive and upbeat. “That was great the way you let the other kids lead the way. Your friends love it when you let them be boss.” Kids benefit from being told what works well in terms of their social behaviours, even if their attempts at being good only approximate what you are after. It takes a little time for some kids to get things right!

Effective parents are teaching parents. A lot of the lessons kids pick up from their parents are through mimicry. That’s why modeling is one of your greatest allies. They need to spend some time with you so they can pick up good manners, the

importance of sharing and other social niceties. Boys, in particular, need a little help and prompting about how to act appropriately around other kids. There are times when parents need to make sure their lessons hit home and that includes when you coach kids how to be social and consider the needs of others.

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