Newsletter No: 5 Wednesday, 24th

February 2016

SAFETY CIRCUS VISIT

Last Friday, the Year 3 students along with parents, had the pleasure of being invited to the

Safety Circus Show, organised by CQU and Queensland Police, introduced by Sergeant Nigel

Dalton. Its aim was to encourage children to feel safe and confident with situations and to learn

about the safety networks available to them. Whilst being an educational tool, the children were

entertained, captivated and involved in the energetic, interactive production which included

actions, music and dance. Through the characters and stories, the children were shown strategies

of how to deal with bullying, bike safety and feeling afraid. The three key messages were:

1. Protective Behaviours: Safety Networks and teaching we can talk with someone about anything

no matter what it is;

2. Bullying and Bystander Behaviour; and

3. Bicycle and non-motorised wheeled recreational toys: the wearing of safety helmets and safety

equipment to prevent injury.

These are some of the comments from a few of the Year 3 students:

Sophie – when your parents say not to leave them they mean it. The girl in the performance lost her mum and had to get the safety circus to help her find her mum. Ryan- Wearing safety pads and your helmet is important when you ride your bike, scooter or skateboard. Always follow the rules. Addison – The 5 people that make up your safety network. Banjo – Don’t bully anyone otherwise something bad might happen to you. Lily – Wear your helmet when riding your bike. Your mum, dad and teachers can help you if you’re hurt.

Term 1

Week 5 Mon 22

nd – 28

th Feb

Fri Yr 4S Lenten

Assembly

Week 6 Mon 29

th – 6

th Mar

Fri Friday Mass St

Joseph’s Church

URGENTLY NEEDED – CLASS

CO-ORDINATORS 2016

Thank you to the following parents who have volunteered to

be class co-ordinators. We still have vacancies in a number of

classes. If you wish to be your child’s classroom co-ordinator

please contact the office staff or complete the RSVP slip

further on in the newsletter.

Class Name Class Name Prep CN Kacey

Richardson/

Kimberley Hill

Prep E Vanessa

O’Keeffe

Year 1P Paula La

Gerche/

Kym Abell

Year 2D Inga

Delahunty/

Jolene Hamann

Year 2S Henny

Sharpe

Year 3J Jennifer Nield

Year 4C Year 4S

Year 5D Year 5K Renae

Murphy

Year 6M Year 6R

HAND FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE

Recently a case of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease has been

reported in the school community. Hand, foot and mouth

disease is caused by a number of different viruses. It is not

a serious illness and has nothing to do with animal diseases

with similar names (i.e. foot and mouth disease in livestock).

It is a relatively common illness in children.

The symptoms of this disease include blisters inside the

cheeks, gums and on the sides of the tongue, as well as on

their hands and feet. Children with hand, foot and mouth

disease may have a low fever, be listless and may not eat well

for a day or two.

There is no vaccination for prevention against hand foot and

mouth disease. The best form of protection is good hygiene:

wash hands with soap and water for at least 15

seconds and dry thoroughly before handling food,

after going to the toilet.

implement good cleaning procedures

allow blisters to dry naturally and do not

deliberately pierce blisters because the fluid within

the blisters in infectious.

Students with Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease will be

excluded from school until all blisters have dried.

BOMB THREATS

You would be aware that a number of schools in Queensland

and interstate have been the subject of bomb threats in

recent times. Police believe the majority of the calls have

originated overseas and are designed to cause disruption and

alarm.

Should such a threat be received, the school has Critical

Incident Management Procedures which would be

implemented immediately. The safety of students and staff

is always our first priority. In the case of a bomb threat,

students would be evacuated from buildings to safe areas.

Students and staff take part in drills each year to practise

this or similar scenarios.

For the safety of the entire school community, it is essential

that these procedures are followed through to their

completion. If parents attempt to enter the school site and

collect their children during an evacuation, then the safety

of all in the school community can be compromised. Because

of this, the school requests that in the case of our Critical

Incident Management Procedures being instigated, parents

allow the school to follow the procedures, as the safety of all

members of the school community is paramount.

Should such a situation arise, the school will follow the

directions of Police at all times and endeavour to contact

parents by SMS to alert you to the situation.

Please be assured that the school will always take any such

threats seriously and do everything in our power to ensure

the safety of all members of our school community.

PREP ENROLMENTS 2017

Prep enrolments for 2017 are now being taken. If you have a

child due to commence Prep next year (born between 1 July

2011 and 30 June 2012), please complete an enrolment form

available from the office or on our website. These will need

to be returned to the office along with a certified copy of

your child’s birth certificate, baptismal certificate and

immunisation records.

We need to sight the original birth certificate or have a

certified copy please.

PRAYERS

Please remember in your prayers

anyone who is sick within our community.

We pray for God’s healing and

restoration.

Keep Smiling

Allison Blakey

Principal

Project Compassion 2016 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT – 21 February

Sunday’s opening prayer asks God to ‘nourish us inwardly with your word.’ The transformation of our lives, the times we will ‘see God’ will come if we are open to hearing God’s word in our lives, not just with our ears but also with our hearts.

The disciples had first to climb the mountain with Jesus in order to encounter God’s presence. What mountains are we invited to climb? Our learning and growing towards better relationships, patience with ourselves and with others can become our Lenten observance, and indeed, the gift we offer with bread and wine at Mass. In this way we too will come to ‘see God’ in our daily lives.

Our community extends beyond those from our local community. We are urged to reach out to all people and we remember especially the people of Laos featured in Project Compassion who need us to walk with them to enable all in their country to live with dignity and respect. These too are our sisters and brothers in Christ.

God’s word can be revealed to us in times of challenge if we open our hearts. God’s word is also revealed to us in those around us. Seeing the face of God on the mountain calls us to see the face of God in our neighbour.

www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion

Each class has a Project Compassion Box in which to make donations during Lent. There are also boxes located in the Office and Library.

MACKILLOP – LED CHILDREN’S MASS – This Sunday!! 28th February – 9am St. Joseph’s Church MacKillop children and their families are especially invited to participate in Sunday Mass. An invitation is also extended to children who would like to join the Children's Choir for this Mass. There will be choir Practice Saturday morning 27 February 9am at St Joseph's Church. All welcome!

MACKILLOP LED MASS – NEXT FRIDAY 4th

March – First Friday

Mass – 9:30am St. Joseph’s Church Children from 6M will lead us in worship next Friday at our

combined school Mass. All Welcome!

SACRAMENTAL DATES!

Family Workshop 4 – Sunday 6th March 10am OR Wednesday 9th March 7pm – St Joseph’s School Hall Ritual of Choosing – Parish Masses March 19th/20th Sacramental Interviews – 18th/19th April Sacrament of Reconciliation – TBA Family Preparation Day – Sunday 15th May St Joseph’s Hall

Please Pray for all those who

continue their preparation for the Sacraments.

Spend some quiet time with the Lord God Bless,

Helen Privett

Assistant Principal Religious Education

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land and pay respects to their

Elders and all Elders, past, present and future.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH NORTH MACKAY

Held during:

6pm Mass - 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month

9am Mass - 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month

ST BRENDAN’S CHURCH BUCASIA

Held during:

7:30am Mass - 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

Please note: * Run during school terms excluding holidays

With limited support services for children living with intellectual disabilities in Laos, Duangmala feared that her eight-year-old son, Hum Noy, would never reach his full potential because he has Down Syndrome. However, he now has the chance to learn and thrive at a school for children with intellectual disabilities, supported by Caritas Australia.

Please donate to Project Compassion 2016 and help children living with intellectual disabilities in Laos learn, grow and reach their full potential. You can donate through School boxes, by visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion or phoning 1800 024 413.

Prep CN Cameron Barbour We love the way you share your knowledge of the world with us during our class discussions. Thank you for always using lovely manners in and outside our room. You are an absolute pleasure to have in our class.

Ciarne Giles We love your “have a go” attitude during our class

activities and your helpful nature. You are always offering to help your teachers and friends which we are so grateful for. You are a shining star!

Prep E Sebastian Grandcourt I am so proud of the way you have been listening so much at carpet time and trying every day to hold your pencil just right! Also you were very brave when you hurt your eye last week! Keep up all the great work Sebastian!

Georgia Frost You have been a very good girl this week! I love the way

you are trying so hard to have Green Feelings at Prep!! Keep trying with following all the rules Georgia!

1P Joshua Field You are becoming a super writer Josh. You think of lots of

interesting ideas to include in your writing and this week I was amazed by the way you sounded out big words like Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Deception. Keep up the great work!

Xavier La Gerche I have been so impressed with the way you have been

working on our typing program. You keep your fingers on the home keys and I really like the way you look up at the screen when you are typing. Super effort Xavier!

2D Zavier Shepherd I was very impressed with your behaviour in reading

groups last week. Keep it up Zavier. Eva Hooper Wow Eva! You really know your nouns. You were so clever

at sorting words into the correct categories. 2S Kallis Stevens

You are a maths magician! You are able to recall all your double facts confidently and quickly. Well done!

Amelia Hokins I was so proud of your diary writing. You were trying hard

to sound out all your words and stayed on task the whole time. Great work!

3J Bella Bovey For always producing your nightly reading each morning to

Mrs Jansen for signing without prompting. I can see you are really enjoying your books. Great to see.

Khiana Blakey For a confident and detailed presentation of your show

and share. You knew what to say for each holiday photo. Your voice was clear and you always faced the audience.

4C Oliver Rivers I love how organised you are Oliver! Thank you for

working conscientiously on all tasks and always being ready to begin learning. Well done!

Jasslyn Laflamme You have settled in so well to our class Jasslyn. I am very

pleased at the effort you have been making to complete set tasks this week. Fantastic work!

4S Cooper Garnham Your enthusiasm for learning is a wonderful quality

Cooper. You give 100% effort to every task you undertake. You are an excellent role model for your peers!

Saskia Allan Your bookwork is incredible Saskia! Your attention to

detail is outstanding and you take such pride in presenting all set tasks to a very high standard. Fabulous effort!

5D Logan Atkinson

For the way that you have commenced Year 5 with such a positive attitude and great enthusiasm. You are always willing to work hard and strive to do your best. Super work Logan.

Rory Barrie I am impressed with your work ethic, you are always

striving to do your best. You are also a gentleman and radiate kindness to others. You have a terrific quiet positive energy that allows you to achieve. Fantastic work Rory.

5K Georgia Murphy For your mature and sensible approach towards partner

and group work. You strive to complete your task and then help your group. Very impressive Georgia!

Tarin Blee You worked hard during our technology session and

finished a research activity about the solar system. Great work Tarin.

6M Caleb Williams Thank you for listening attentively in class this week. Your

history assignment is progressing nicely because of this. Well done Caleb!

Sienna Gale What a wonderful oral presentation you gave this week.

An amazing story of survival that touched our hearts. You showed empathy towards your subject and spoke with confidence and clarity. Well done Sienna!

6R Thomas Ford Congratulations on the wonderful effort you put into the

preparation and delivery of your “Survival Story” oral presentation on Stuart Diver! Your information was comprehensive and you included a video clip which added interest for your audience.

Zoe Dunrobin

I am so pleased with the commitment you have placed on learning your spelling words this week. Each and every day you have broken your words into sound segments and letter patterns that you could strive to remember. I especially love the look on your face when you get your words right Zoe.

PE Award Lachlan Titlow I am so impressed with your attitude during our PE

lessons. It is not about winning…but how we play the game. You are showing self-control and therefore making wonderful choices. Thank you for your sportsmanship and participation.

Hayley O’Neill Thank you for always giving 100% effort in our PE lessons.

This awesome quality of yours has never gone unnoticed. Keep up the fantastic effort!

Media Award Elly Finucan For your enthusiastic participation in our Media

discussions. You asked thoughtful questions and made valuable comments. Super effort, Elly!

Bella Whittington

For the great thoughts and ideas you shared with us in Media lessons this week. Fantastic work, Bella!

Principal’s Award Joshua Field

Your lovely manners and the pride you take in yourself and your school. Well done!

Feb 24 Max Gauci 24 Lily O’Neill 25 Alyssa Mogg 25 Sean McKenzie 28 Sarina Hooper

Cumberland District Sports News

NETBALL TRIALS - Under 11 Girls

When: Monday 29th February 2016

Where: MacKillop School Hall

Time: 3:45-4:45pm

NETBALL TRIALS - Under 12 Girls

When: Tuesday 1st March 2016

Where: MacKillop School Hall

Time: 3:45-4:45pm

Girl’s trialling must know the rules of netball and

display a high level of ball handling skills.

SOCCER TRIALS – Girls

Who: Girls born 2006, 2005, 2004

When: Wednesday 2nd

March 2016

Where: Andergrove State School Oval

Time: 3:30-4:30pm

SOCCER TRIALS – Boys

Who: Boys born 2006, 2005, 2004

When: Monday 29th February 2016

Where: Slade Point State School Soccer Fields

Time: 3:30-4:30pm

Boys and Girls trialling must be familiar with the

rules of soccer and display a high level of soccer

skills.

RUGBY LEAGUE TRIALS – Boys

Who: Boys born 2006, 2005, 2004

When: Friday 4th March 2016

Where: Andergrove State School Oval

Time: 1:30-3pm

Boy’s trialling must have played competition rugby

league and display a high level of skill.

Any student wishing to partake at the Cumberland

trials must receive a permission form from Mrs

Newland before the trial. No student will be

allowed to trial without this form.

FINAL REMINDER………..swimming carnival

nomination forms due TOMORROW please!!!!!

MacKillop is now a ……..

Sporting Schools is a $100 million Australian

Government initiative designed to help schools to

increase children’s participation in sport, and to

connect children with community sport.

In partnership with more than 30 National Sporting

Organisations (NSOs), Sporting Schools will help to

coordinate sporting organisations, coaches and teachers

to deliver sport before, during and after school hours.

Already over 4,000 schools have registered to be a part

of this initiative committed to helping sport, schools

and communities work closer than ever before to grow

sporting activity in schools.

The Sporting Schools programmes are underpinned by

the quality assurance provided by the NSOs, and

importantly, the programmes are free to families.

Let’s get our next generation playing sport regularly

and developing a lifelong love of sport through

Sporting Schools

.

Sporting Schools aims to:

connect 860,000 children with NSO endorsed sporting

opportunities increase children’s participation in sport

nurture children’s lifelong love of sport.

We are so excited to have this opportunity for

our students. This term we will be focussing on

tennis with the students from Prep to grade 6

participating in the Hotshots program run by

Pioneer Tennis Club. The program will be

conducted during our PE lessons and run over 4

weeks.

MacKillop Sports Hall of Fame!

Congratulations to Ben Devitt and Angus Wearmouth

for making the U12 Cumberland Basketball Team.

They will now compete at the Mackay District

Carnival on Tuesday 1st March to trial for the

Capricornia Team.

Way to go boys!

If you are excelling in a Sport or Physical Activity

outside school please let me know!!!!!!!

This is definitely worth celebrating!!

Christine Newland

PE Teacher and Sports Coordinator

WANT TO PLAY.....HOCKEY!!! The hockey season is just around the corner so if you want to play or need more information, please contact me ASAP. Further information for The Get Into Hockey Program is still to be confirmed. The 2016 season is due to start on Saturday 5th March. U7 and U9 will play at 8.00am Registration cost for the season is $140.00 U11 will play at 8.55am } U13 will play at 10.05am } Registration cost $220.00 This year every registered player will receive welcome packs from Hockey Qld as follows.

· Every single person who signs on to play hockey in the 2016 season will receive an

HQ lanyard with a Sports Pass rewards card

· All junior 4-9 year old players will receive a

coupon to collect a free hockey stick from

Just Hockey (Mackay)

· All 10-18 year old players will receive a HQ

drawstring bag

· All senior players will receive a HQ branded

microfiber towel

Please contact Stacey Davidson for enquiries. Ph: 0409982184 Email: troydav@bigpond.net.au

Thursday 25/02 Vera Ramshaw Jo Oliver

Baking Roster (patty cakes): Thursday 25/02 Haley Crofts

Could all containers please be named and have your child collect them from the office on the same day.

Important notices from Tuckshop: If you are unable to work your rostered day or you are no longer available to be on the roster, could you please contact Sue Walker by phone or text on 0439955388. Please ensure tuckshop orders are written on paper bags and remember to write your child’s class on the bag so their lunch goes into the correct box. Please do not sticky tape or staple the bag shut

Tuckshop Convenor: Sue Walker 0439 955 388

P & F EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS The P & F is currently taking nominations for those interested in a P & F Executive Position. To do this, you must have another person nominate you for the position by filling out a nomination form (available from the office). If you are interested in one of the positions and would like further information, please don’t hesitate to contact either Deb Allan (0423 794 395), Jackie Franklin (0407 736 631) or Melissa Durnsford (0428 842 080). The AGM Meeting is scheduled for Monday 7th March and wine and cheese will be provided by the P & F. FETE COMMITTEE Those interested in joining the fete committee are invited to the first meeting on Friday 26th February in the Library at 3.10pm. Please contact Melissa Durnsford on 0428 842 080 if you are interested in helping but are unable to make the meeting. CATHOLIC SCHOOLS MASQUERADE BALL Tickets are now available to purchase for the Mackay Catholic Education Week Masquerade Ball. They are $125 each and include:

Glass of Champagne Upon Arrival

Seafood Buffet Deluxe

Live Music by “Kaviar”

Prize Draws throughout the Evening Tickets are available online via the Mercy College Website www.mercymackay.qld.edu.au. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Melissa Durnsford on 0428 842 080. PIZZA MEAL DAY Order forms were sent home last week for our Pizza Meal Day on Friday 4th March. They can be dropped back into the office. Please see the office if you require another form. If you have any suggestions for the P & F, please fill out a suggestion form available in the office and pop it into the red box. Alternatively you can email your suggestions to presidentmackillop@gmail.com Remember to check out the MacKillop P & F page on the website where you can find our contact details and the latest meeting minutes. MacKillop Catholic Primary School. Deb, Mel and Jackie DATE CLAIMERS Fete Committee Meeting – Friday 26th February 2016 Pizza Meal Day – Friday 4th March 2016 P & F and AGM – Monday 7th March 2016 Disco – Friday 18th March 2016 2016 Catholic Schools Masquerade Ball – Friday 22nd July 2016 Fete – Saturday 3rd September 2016

Class Co-ordinators for 2016

We are looking for people to put their hand up to be Class Co-

ordinator’s for your child’s class for 2016. Class Co-ordinators

would usually organise a social event for their class each

term/semester, welcome any new families to your class and in

fete years assist with co-ordinating your class stall for the fete. If

you would like to take this role on, please complete the

following and drop it into the office. I can send home a brochure

outlining your role.

Yes – I ________________________ would love to volunteer to be

Class Co-ordinator in 2016 for my child’s class. Year Level

_______________.

SCHOOL FEES

All School Fee Accounts have been emailed out to families. If you did not receive your account please contact the office by emailing mnm_office@rok.catholic.edu.au and we will attach your account in a reply email.

Fees are due on FRIDAY 11th March 2016

Second Hand Uniform Shop

Our second hand uniform shop is open Monday and

Friday after morning assembly, in the spare year 7

classroom!

YEAR 3 SOCIAL

Are you feeling the heat? Come along to the Bluewater Lagoons for a swim and

afternoon tea on the lawn. Bring a plate to share and chill out for the afternoon.

Sunday 20th March 2016 at 3:00pm.

See you there sun lovers.

Jennifer Nield – Ph: 0437237758

Celebrating 150 Years of the Catholic Church in Mackay &

District

This year we celebrate 150 years of the Catholic Church in the

Mackay and district. Bishop Michael McCarthy will lead us in

the celebration of a Mass of Thanksgiving held on Sunday 22nd

May at St Patrick’s Church at 11am. Following Mass you are

invited to a BYO picnic lunch in the grounds of St Patrick’s

College to continue the celebration. (Tea, coffee and cold

drinks provided)

From Friday 20 May through to Sunday 22 May there will be a

display in the St Patrick’s Hall, acknowledging the gift of the

Church within our community. Parishes and organisations from

across the region have been invited to contribute to this

display which will be open to the public

The following groups have been invited to contribute. If you are aware of a group that has been overlooked please email details of that group to stjomky@bigpond.com or stmarys@mackay.net.au

Parishes: Parish priests, administrators, & assistants; Parish Offices, Parish Councils. All Catholic Primary & Secondary Schools Co-ordinator of Catechists, Society of Jesus, RCIA co-ordinators Religious Orders: Sisters of Mercy, Christian Brothers, Sisters of St Joseph, Franciscan Sisters, Missionary Sisters of Service, Presentation Sisters, Marist Sisters Health & Aged Care: Mater Hospital, Francis of Assisi Aged Care Home, SVDP, Centra Care, Towards Healing, Care of the Environment, Care & Concern Grp St Joseph’s, Organisations and Groups: CWL, Men Alive, Cherish Life, Natural Fertility Service, Catholic Deb Ball, Catholic Men’s Dinner Prayer Groups: Charismatic Prayer Group, Christian Meditation Group, El Shaddai, Couples for Christ, Padre Pio Group Indigenous Groups: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders, South Sea Islanders Ethnic Groups: Maltese, Italian, Filipino, Indian, Irish

be

Could all those parents with a

Hotmail account please add

MacKillop School as a contact.

This may help in rectifying the

problem we have with emailing

to Hotmail accounts at present.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

AMENDMENT

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT DUE TO

UNFORESEEN MATTERS, THE

DATE FOR MACKILLOP’S SCHOOL

PHOTOS HAS BEEN CHANGED

FROM TUES 1ST

MARCH TO TUES

22ND

MARCH.