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Newsletter Issue 1 - 03 February 2016
From the Principal: David Paul
APRE: Shaye Gaviglio
St Brendan's Parents Community
Parent Information Evening
Thoughts from the Library Desk.....
Community News
From the Principal: David Paul
Published by St. Brendan's Catholic Primary School - Mackay
Hello Everyone,
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I am sure we had a few parents feeling this way last week. Saying goodbye to your child for the
first time at school, moving to a new school or helping them settle into a new class, with a new
teacher, can be stressful for the parents as well as the students. I know personally I felt a little
uneasy that I could not take my youngest child to Kindy on her first day. I should not have
worried because when the classes were settled I slipped over to check on her but she was
much more interested in playing with the new toys and new friends instead of talking to her Dad.
The year, as always, has started at a hectic pace with new teachers, students and families
joining the St Brendan’s Community. The most thrilling thing though, is the look of excitement
and wonder on the students' faces at being back at school and looking forward to the year
ahead – even when they are trying not to show it.
I must take this opportunity to thank all parents who assisted with the care of the school
grounds during the break. Mick Curtis has been extremely valuable in the development of our
sporting oval which has come along very well and it is getting closer to having children running
around on it. Brian Farquhar has generously assisted with slashing the longer grass. We also
had Paul Uhr and members of the Service Committee assisting with watering and participating
in a working bee during the holidays. I am sure you agree the school grounds look wonderful.
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A massive thank you must go to Brendan Refalo and his team at Consolidated Plastics and
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Epoxy for their skilled workmanship and generosity in designing and constructing this impressive
cross. The cross can be found in the garden in front of our Administration building.
I hope you have a great week,
David Paul
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APRE: Shaye Gaviglio
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FINDING GOD IN ALL THINGS
Pope Francis has declared an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. This
Holy Year of Mercy began December 8, 2015. This year’s motto is
“Merciful Like the Father.” Sometimes, when we think of the
word mercy , we picture someone throwing themselves on their
knees before a cruel villain, pleading to be spared some
punishment. This is not our understanding of God’s mercy. We do
not ask for God’s mercy because we are afraid of incurring his wrath
as punishment for our sins. Rather, when we call on God to have
mercy, we are calling on God in the only way we know him - as one
who responds with compassion to those in need. When we show
mercy to others, we are responding as God responds, with compassion. Mercy is a
virtue that influence's our compassion for others. Mercy inspires our will to ease the
misfortunes and suffering of others.
However, works of mercy are more than gestures or obligations, the actions must be
performed as acts of love for our neighbour as a response to our deep love for God.
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source: http://www.loyolapress.com/year-of-mercy.htm
Synonyms for Mercy: compassion, kindness, love, grace, humanity, divine favour
or blessing
A call to action....How can I be more merciful towards others and
towards our planet?
LENT IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER
Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) is the day before Ash Wednesday, the
beginning of Lent in the Roman Catholic Church. "Shrove" is the past tense of the
word "shrive," which means to hear a confession, assign penance, and absolve from
sin. Shrove Tuesday is a reminder that we are entering a season of
forgiveness.During the Middle Ages, Christians made savoury pancakes as a way to
use up foods like eggs, meat and cheese, as they abstained from eating these foods
during Lent. Hence the tradition of pancakes on Shrove Tuesday began.
On Tuesday 9th February, at lunch time, pancakes will be on sale. You
can send $1.00 to school with your child and they will receive 2 pancakes with,
or without, jam. The pancakes are being donated by the teachers, and all
proceeds will go to CARITAS, our major mission fundraiser for Term 1.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of
penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ's Resurrection on Easter
Sunday. Early Christians did public penance and wore sackcloth and ashes. On Ash
Wednesday, we mark our foreheads with ashes as a symbol of penance and to help
us develop a spirit of humility and sacrifice. All classes will attend a liturgy in
the church at 9am on Wednesday 10th Feb. Parents and friends are
welcome to attend.
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ARM BANDS - on the first day of school, students received an
armband with our 4 school pillars (virtues)
Respect, Responsibility, Excellence, Service.
We encourage these to be worn as a regular part of your child's uniform. If your child
loses theirs a replacement can be purchased from the office.
MJR - at Saint Brendan's, we are guided by the person and teachings
of Jesus Christ, in all we say and do. The MJR (Making Jesus Real)
Program is used at our school to bring our faith into our everyday
actions and interactions with others. Our whole school focus for this
fortnight is: Welcoming. Welcoming others is an important part of our school life.
Help us out, by approaching a new student or family and make them feel welcome :)
OPENING SCHOOL MASS - Thursday 18th February at 9:00am in the
church. All classes will be celebrating the beginning of our new school year and we
would love for parents and friends of the school to attend.
CLASS MASSES - Class masses will resume at 9am on every Thursday from
the 25th February. Parents and friends are welcome to attend. Week 4 - 18th Feb - whole school Opening Mass (led by Year 5,6)
Week 5 - 25th Feb - Year 4
Week 6 - 3rd Mar - Year 2
Week 7 - 10th Mar - Year 1 (combined)
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Week 8 - 17th Mar - Year 3
Week 9 - 24th Mar - no class mass, due to whole school 'Holy Week Liturgy'
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM - Family Workshops resume on
6th March. Please continue to pray for our students who are currently
undergoing their Sacramental preparations... For WEEKLY GOSPEL READINGS & REFLECTIONS go to
http://www.prayasyoucan.com.au/
God of mercy, "...teach me to be generous, teach me to serve you as you as
you deserve, to give and not to count the cost..." from Ignatius' Generosity Prayer
image source: http://wpj.convio.net
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President's Message
The first meeting for 2016 of the St Brendan’s Parent Community is being held on
Wednesday 10 th of February at 3.30pm in the Year 1 classrooms. It would great to see as
many parents as possible in attendance.
Maree Mortimer - PRESIDENT
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Learning Interest Group
The Learning Interest Group will be having our first meeting Wednesday the 10th of
February at 8:40am meeting in the Library. Everyone is welcome.
If you can't make the meeting but would like to be involved please leave your contact
details at the office.
Thank you
Katie Davey
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The Parent Information Night will be held on Thursday 4th February commencing at 5.30pm.
If possible, we ask that children stay at home. Limited supervision will be offered for
those who cannot make alternative arrangements.
Parents are asked to attend the whole school information session and only one class
session for each of their children. Both sessions are identical.
A sausage sizzle will be available from the parent community group.
Workplace Health and Safety and Student Protection training will be available for
parents who intend to volunteer within the school.
Program
Time
5.30pm
Everyone gathers in the undercover area for whole school
information session
6.15pm
Prep V
Prep D
Year 1B
Year 1V
6.35pm
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5/6
6.55pm
Prep V
Prep D
Year 1B
Year 1V
7.15pm
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5/6
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Thoughts from the Library Desk.....
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Welcome to 2016. I hope all families had fun reading with their children over the summer
break. Scholastic Book Fair catalogues have gone home in the last few days. We really
appreciate your help in supporting book club which in turn provides resources for the
classrooms and the library. Orders for this issue of book club are due by Monday 8 th of
February. For families new to our school we are unable to accept cash payments for book
club items. Payment needs to be made by credit card via the phone or internet or by
cheque payable to Scholastic Australia. Please come and see me if you are having
problems with the book club ordering system.
Maree Mortimer- Librarian
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MAGPIES MACKAY AFC
As you may be aware the Magpies Mackay AFC presently have junior and Senior teams in
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the Mackay AFL Competition. As we are continually seeking to expand our Junior player
numbers we would appreciate your assistance in placing the below article in your first
newsletter for 2016
Magpies Mackay AFC – Would you like play AFL? Magpies Mackay AFC would like to invite
you at be a member of our great club. Come and be part of one of the fastest growing sports in
the Region. We are holding our start of season sign on day at Magpies Sporting Club (on AFL
oval) on Sunday the 7th February 2016 (11am to 1pm). Come and enjoy a sausage and fun
session. Enquiries - contact Noel on 0409588454 or email [email protected]
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