Guardian Angels' Newsletter - Update Term 2 | Week 2
Term 2 Week 2 - School News
During the ANZAC Day March on Monday, our school joined with many local military, service, school and community groups to honour our service men and women, past and present. Our participation in the march shows that we are a proud part of the community but more importantly, it gives us all an opportunity to respect and honour those who laid down their lives for the freedom that we enjoy today.
Often, it is activities like these, where we join with others in our community, which remind us that the students that we teach each day, may well be the future leaders within their communities of tomorrow. Research on student wellbeing shows that connectedness to family, school and the wider community is a key factor in developing strong, resilient, confident young adults. Participation in one or more of the many groups represented at the march, provide the nurturing and support for our students to display and develop their leadership talents.
Many thanks to all in our Guardian Angels’ community, staff, students and parents, for the commitment to honour our nations service men and women, past and present, through our ANZAC Liturgy and attendance at the Wynnum RSL ANZAC Day March.
Honouring the tradition of the ANZAC fills us all with intense feelings of thanks, gratefulness, pride and, from our Catholic perspective, hope. Hope that we may understand significant values, like equality, unity, mateship, courage, love and respect, while having an intense commitment to peace and value for all life.
Kind regards
Veronica Tomerini-Smith
In other news...
Drop off and pick up zone volunteers
Thank you to those parents who have already so generously volunteered their time in the pick up zones. We truly appreciate your help.
We would love parent helpers at both campuses from Term 2. Pick up zones operate from 8:00am – 8:25am in the morning and from 2:55pm – 3:20pm in the afternoons. It's an easy 25 mins, opening car doors, helping little people in and out of cars.
If you can spare 20-30 minutes once or twice a week please email Jenny Druce at jdruce@bne.catholic.edu.au with your preferred day, time and campus.
If I have nominated you for a shift, and it’s not suitable, please let me know.
A friendly reminder, before commencing your role as a volunteer or other personnel at our school, you are required to complete the online volunteer training. The training can be found here: https://www.bne.catholic.edu.au/students-parents/student-protection/Pages/Student-Protection-and-Code-of-Conduct-Training-for-Volunteers-and-Other-Personnel.aspx
You will need to download, print and complete your registration form, which is contained within your online training. Return it to the School Office prior to commencing your role.
Superstars Dance Concert - Change of Date
Superstars Dance Concert for students in Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 has moved to Thursday 16 June (Week 9) at 1:40pm in the Shed. Please note this change of date as it is now one week earlier than previously advised.
Parents and friends are welcome to join us at this wonderful celebration of dance.
COVID-19 Update (28/04/2022): Upcoming changes to quarantine requirement for close contacts
As you may be aware, the Qld Government has announced changes to the requirements for close contacts.
From 6:00pm AEST today, Thursday 28 April 2022, there will be no quarantine requirements for close contacts as long as they:
- do not have COVID-19 symptoms
- test negative every second day for a week from the day of becoming a close contact (day 0, 2, 4 and 6)
- wear a mask outside of home for 7 days
- do not visit any vulnerable settings (hospitals, residential aged care facilities, disability accommodation services, corrective services facilities and detention centres) for 7 days
- let their employer know they are a close contact, and work from home if possible.
Until then, the requirements on this page continue to be in effect for anyone who is a close contact of someone who has COVID-19.
Please note, students Under 12 in primary schools will continue to be exempt from the mask-wearing requirement.
Close contacts
Someone is a close contact if they have been with a person that has COVID-19 for more than four hours in a house or other accommodation, a care facility or similar. For more information see the close contacts definition. You are not a close contact if you have had COVID-19 in the past 12 weeks.
Thank you for your continued support and please contact the school via pwynnum@bne.catholic.edu.au should you have any queries.
We continue to have positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community this week. These cases are currently isolating as required by Queensland Health and we wish them well as they recover.
A reminder to keep your child at home if they are experiencing any COVID-19, cold or flu-like symptoms, however mild. If we contact you because your child is unwell, please collect your child as soon as possible. This will help us to reduce the risk of spreading infections in our school.
Thank you for your support and understanding in these challenging times.
Second-hand Uniform Shop
The second hand uniform shop will open on the first day of the month starting this term. Due to the public holidays at the start of Term 2 the first shop open will be on Monday 9 May. The shop will open between 7:30 and 8:00am on the GA campus. Each item is $5. Cash only sales.
A big thank you to Shannon Dobson for her invaluable time in managing the second hand shop.
From the Tuckshop
Tuckshop Volunteer Roster
Wednesday 4 May - Stephanie Taylor
Thursday 5 May - Harpreet Kaur Sharma
Friday 6 May - Shelley Walters
Helpers are still needed this Term. Please contact Annalise Olm if you are able to volunteer your time in the canteen.
Before commencing your role as a volunteer or other personnel at our school, you are required to complete the annual online volunteer training. The training can be found here: https://www.bne.catholic.edu.au/students-parents/student-protection/Pages/Student-Protection-and-Code-of-Conduct-Training-for-Volunteers-and-Other-Personnel.aspx
You will need to download, print and complete your registration form, which is contained within your online training. Return it to the School Office prior to commencing your role.
Awards
Congratulations to the following students who received an award at Assembly:
Addison G, Eli B, Chloe M, Khai A, Pia B, Cohen M
From the P&F
Enrolments
Principal's Tour
The next Principal's Tour will be held on Thursday 26 May at 9:00am. Please register by email to pwynnum@bne.catholic.edu.au or by calling enrolments on 3396 4486.
Prep 2023 Enrolments
All invitations to attend an interview for Prep 2023 enrolments have now been sent. Enrolment interviews will take place between Weeks 2 and 5 of Term 2 with all offers of a place sent by the start of June. If you believe you submitted a Prep 2023 application for your child and you didn't receive an email please contact us.
Existing Guardian Angels' Families - sibling Prep 2024 enrolments
Calling all current Guardian Angels' families with sibling enrolments for Prep 2024. Please submit your applications and supporting documentation now.
For further information or interest in upcoming tours please contact Jenny Druce on 3396 4486 | pwynnum@bne.catholic.edu.au
Next Week @ GA
Monday 2 May
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Tuesday 3 May
Prep 2023 interviews continue for new families
Iona students visiting Year 4
Wednesday 4 May
Tuckshop (orders must be in by 7:45am)
Assembly - Prep G - Mothers' Day - 1:50pm - MC Shed (all welcome)
Thursday 5 May
Tuckshop (orders must be in by 7:45am)
Mothers' Day Stall - Prep to Year 2
Uniform Shop open 1:00pm-4:00pm
Year 1-6 Instrumental Music Program
Creative Kidz Music Lessons
SuperStars Dance Lessons (P-2)
Friday 6 May
Tuckshop (orders must be in by 7:45am)
Mothers' Day Stall - Year 3 to Year 6
San Sisto students visiting Year 3
Have your details changed?
Did you know that you can confirm or change your details online using our Parent Portal? The Update Your Details page (https://extranet16.bne.catholic.edu.au/parent/guardianangelswynnum/MyDetails/Pages/MyDetails.aspx) allows you to check the contact information we have for you so you can help us keep your details accurate for emergencies, billing and to keep you up-to-date with happenings in our school community. A friendly reminder, if someone in your family changes their contact details, we are required to check with other members of the household sharing the same contact details (ie home or mailing address) whether or not your details have also changed. We cannot assume that changes made to one student contact can be made to another. Not sure how to get access to the Parent Portal? Please email pwynnum@bne.catholic.edu.au and we can get you up and running.
Contact us
Guardian Angels offers a broad-based inclusive curriculum with a range of opportunities and experiences that foster the growth of the whole student. We pride ourselves on the spirit that can be found in our students, staff and parents.
Visit us on the web at www.guardianangelswynnum.qld.edu.au
For all enquiries please email us at pwynnum@bne.catholic.edu.au
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