Guardian Angels' Newsletter Term 4 Week 7 2024
- Coming Up
- From the Principal
- From the Assistant Principal Administration
- From the Assistant Principal Religious Education
- From the Primary Learning Leader
- Student Awards
- Book Club
- Parish News
- School Fees Reminder
- Lost Property
- From the Tuckshop
- Year 1 Tuckshop & Swimming
- Bookclub Volunteer
- Mini-Pros Football
- Disclaimer
Coming Up
Week 8
Monday 18 November
Uniform Shop Open, 7.30am - 10.30am
Year 5/6 Retreat Day (Incursion)
Tuesday 19 November
Run Club, 8.05am
Volunteer Breakfast, 7.30-8.30am
Wednesday 20 November
Tuckshop Open (order must be in by 7.30am)
Choir, 7.45
Thursday 21 November
Tuckshop Open (order must be in by 7.30am)
Uniform Shop Open, 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Celebration of Learning, 8.30-9.15am
Creative Kidz Showcase, 2.00pm
Year 6 Thanksgiving Liturgy and Graduation Celebration 5.30pm
Friday 22 November
Tuckshop Open (order must be in by 7.30am)
Swimming Lessons Years 1 & 2
Week 9
Monday 25 November
Uniform Shop Open, 7.30am - 10.30am
Tuesday 26 November
Run Club, 8.05am
Wednesday 27 November
Tuckshop Open (order must be in by 7.30am)
Choir, 7.45
Assembly, 1:50 in MC Shed
Thursday 28 November
Tuckshop Open (order must be in by 7.30am)
Uniform Shop Open, 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Friday 29 November
Tuckshop Open (order must be in by 7.30am)
Free Dress Day (gold coin donation for SVDP)
From the Principal
As we move towards the end of the school year, there are a number of opportunities for our community to come together to share in events, farewells and celebrations.
In the busyness that often happens at the end of year, let’s take time to remember to take time to enjoy the little everyday things with our family and friends.
To take time for ourselves, for others and to reflect:
A PSALM AS WE NEAR THE END OF TERM
Lord, the weeks are flying by!
My patience grows thin and I sometimes speak before thinking.
My energy levels go down day by day.
Some days I wonder how I will ever get through it all.
When I feel like this, Lord, give me a spirit of patience towards all.
Enable me to remain calm.
Enable me to keep it all in perspective.
Remind me that family is everything,
My own family and the families of others.
Grant to me, Lord, a spirit of patience towards all.
When I become irritated and short with others,
Remind me that I do not really know what is happening in their lives.
Only You, Lord, know this.
Grant to me, Lord, a spirit of patience towards all.
Give me a peace-filled day, Lord.
One which I will remember as being happy and worthwhile.
I thank you for all that You do for me each day.
Remember me and protect me.
Grant to me, Lord, a spirit of patience towards all.
I ask for a mild, loving, patient heart and manners in the exchanges of daily life.
May I offend no-one today, but still continue to live as you would want me to.
Grant on me, Lord, a spirit of patience towards all.
AMEN.
(Source: Rachele and Gabby Tullio 2012 from website: www.prayers4gatherings.com)
From the Assistant Principal Administration
Good afternoon lovely families,
This is such a busy and wonderful time of the year. A really fabulous opportunity to witness the way our little ones have grown up throughout the year. It’s hard to believe we will be welcoming a whole new cohort of prep angels very soon … I can remember our current preps coming to us like it was yesterday. What a privilege it is to share and spend each day with your beautiful children.
BOOKLISTS 2025
Some weeks ago the students in Prep - Year Five brought home a hard copy of the required booklist for 2025. These will also be uploaded and shared on the Parent Portal.
It is our preference that families utilise the ordering options from our loyal supplier, Edsco as this ensures that all students will have all of the required items they need to begin their new school year and engage fully in the wonderful teaching and learning. You have the option to order to full list or to customise the list through Edsco.
For each book pack that is ordered through Edsco, the school does receive a small commission from Edsco which is always responsibly utilised directly for the students each year. This may be to subsidize some extra classroom art supplies, purchase extra equipment for the students to play with at lunchtime etc. This is a very generous gesture from Edsco.
Parents have the option to order online (preferred) or to complete the paper order form provided. Whichever you decide, the cut off for ordering is Monday 18 November (next Monday). Ordering by this time will ensure your book pack is delivered to your preferred address on or before Monday 30 December and will include free delivery. It is really important that you check your order thoroughly upon delivery. Edsco are very reliable however it is always recommended that you check through the order to ensure it is accurate.
Edsco will still accept orders after Monday 18 November, however please be aware that you will incur a delivery fee in this case and delivery times cannot be guaranteed.
All instructions for ordering and information about delivery can be found on the front page of your booklist.
The classroom teachers have spent much time collaborating and discussing the booklist requirements for each year level. They work hard to ensure responsible decisions are made around these requirements and are always aware of minimising financial output wherever possible. For those parents who decide to source the items on the booklists yourselves, please be aware that the students require EVERY item on the booklist. For example, if the booklist states 8 exercise books, the student will need 8 exercise books. The teachers have been very explicit about each item (and number of items) on the list, so please be sure to replicate it if you decide to source the items elsewhere.
Of course, our current families who will have a prep student joining us next year, you may recall that you will not receive a booklist for the 2025 prep students. These booklists are compiled by the prep teachers then ordered directly through the school. They are also delivered directly to the school as these resources are shared out amongst the students. This seems to be the most efficient and effective process for prep students. Parents of 2025 Prep students will be billed directly through 2025 Term One school fees for the book packs.
My most genuine thanks to you all for your wonderful support of our school.
SEMESTER TWO REPORTS
Your child/ren’s classroom and specialist teachers are working hard to complete the students’ Semester Two Summary of Achievement (report). These will be finalised for you and will become available through The Learning Dashboard in the final week of the term. I will communicate further around this as the final week draws closer. Please be sure to follow the directions in order to access The Learning Dashboard.
Please also remember that this is the only form of your child’s report that you will receive (no hard copy). When a student leaves Guardian Angels, parents no longer have access to the Parent Portal so it is important that you save and/or print the report off for any future requirement.
CREATIVE KIDS END OF YEAR MUSIC SHOWCASE
We are so blessed that many of our students bring music joyfully into our lives. All year, many of our students have been learning to play a musical instrument with our Instrumental Music friends from Creative Kidz.
On Thursday 21 November (next week), we will be privileged to enjoy their amazing musical talents as our instrumental students perform for us at an end of year music showcase. All parents and friends are welcome to join us to share in this wonderful demonstration of their talent and passion. If you have been thinking about your child joining the Instrumental Program, this is also a great opportunity to come along and witness how this experience enriches the lives of our students.
WHEN: Thursday 21 November
TIME: 2:00pm
WHERE: MC Campus (Shed)
We will open the gate on Pine Street from 1:50pm. Please enter only via this gate.
UNIFORM REMINDERS
Belonging to our wonderful school community is a true blessing. One way our students can demonstrate pride for their school is the way they wear their school uniform. Whilst I do understand that some aspects of uniforms fall into disrepair at this time of the year (eg shoes), it is really important that we, as a school community, continue to adhere to the uniform requirements for this school. I ask most respectfully that our parent community support us in this space, ensuring the students are wearing:
- the correct (appropriate) uniform for each day of the week ie sports uniforms only on the days specified by the classroom teachers.
- the correct shoes with the correct uniforms. I am seeing some students wearing sandshoes with the formal day uniform and they should be wearing black leather shoes with the day uniform.
- Sandshoes that are predominantly white. Shoes such as coloured converse are not appropriate.
- Appropriate school socks which are white socks that fold over at the ankle. The students should NOT be wearing anklet socks that only peep out of the top of their shoes.
- Uniforms in a reasonable state/condition. This includes skirts/dresses that are not too short.
- School hats
It is important that, as members of the school community, our students are wearing their uniforms correctly and with pride; right up until the last day of the school year. Of course we understand there may be extenuating circumstances. If this is the case, please inform your child’s teacher via an email or note. When I discuss uniform discrepancies with students, I will always ask if their teacher has received a note.
I am most grateful to you for helping to support the sense of community and belonging that aligns with uniforms within a school.
TOYS AT SCHOOL
This week I spoke with our littlest angels (Prep – Year 2) about the increasing number of toys and trading cards (Pokémon) that are being brought to school. At times, these toys/cards become very distracting and can cause angst amongst the students; especially if their precious belongings become damaged or lost. Please remind your little ones that toys/cards are not to be brought to school and we keep these special belongings for home. Of course there are a couple of exceptions to this, primarily when there is a very specific reason the student is bringing their toy. This would be a decision made in consultation with the student’s teacher and is perfectly acceptable.
The students are permitted to bring their basketballs etc to school with the clear understanding that if they end up over a fence that we will retrieve them as soon as we can. In addition, they do bring these balls to school with the understanding that damage can occur … I just know how precious some things are to some students and I want them to be really discerning when they decide to bring their basketballs etc to school.
Blessings to you all for the coming weeks.
Nicole Waller
From the Assistant Principal Religious Education
Remembrance Day
On Monday, we stopped to remember the signing of the Armistice to acknowledge the end of World War 1. At 11am on 11th November, the guns on the Western Front fell silent. On this day we remember all those who have fought and gave their lives for our country. Thank you to our Year 6 Spirit Committee Leaders who led our liturgy and Mr Lance Lorraway for speaking.
"Lest We Forget"
On Tuesday the 19th of November we will celebrate our amazing volunteers, with a breakfast. We feel so fortunate to have so many volunteers who help to make Guardian Angels’ such a special place to be! Thank you for all you do in our community! Please see email for more information.
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal
This week our Year 6 Spirit Committee Leaders launched our St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal!
Please help us to support this wonderful cause.
Important Dates
Please save the date for these upcoming school events. We look forward to sharing these wonderful occasions with you.
- SVDP Christmas Appeal Launch – at whole school assembly – Week 7
- Volunteer Celebration Breakfast – Tuesday 19th November – 7.30am – GA Hall
- Year 6 Graduation – Thursday 21st November – 5.30pm – Liturgy – Church
- Year 6 Gradation Celebration – Thursday 21st November – 6.30pm – Wynnum Manly Leagues Club (Year 6 only)
- End of Year Mass – Monday 2nd December – 9am – Shed
- Nativity Play – led by Prep Blue – Monday 2nd December 2pm – Shed
- End of Year Celebration – Friday 6th December – 11.15am – Shed
- Christmas Concert – Wednesday 4th December – 6.00pm – Shed
God bless and take care,
Rhiannon
From the Primary Learning Leader
Dear Parents and care givers,
On Thursday 21 November from 8:30am – 9:15am we welcome parents and care givers into our classrooms to showcase the wonderful work that has been taking place this term. This is a great opportunity for parents to come into our learning spaces and connect with the children’s learning.
LIBRARY REMINDERS
As we approach the end of the year, we kindly remind you to check for any overdue library books and home readers. Please look around your home (under beds, on bookshelves, etc.) for any school library books and home readers that need to be returned.
Overdue reminder notices will be sent home with students and/or emailed in the coming weeks.
Please note: Any overdue items not returned by 22 November will be charged to your school fees (non-refundable).
Thank you for your support in helping us manage our library resources.
BOOK COVERING
If you can help our library by taking some books home to cover, your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Please head to MC office to collect books, contact etc.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no book covering working bee in the library on Monday 18th November.
THANK YOU!
Student Awards
Penny S, Mali N, Rylan H, Harvey R, Hugo W, Makenzie M, Sophie B, Adalyn H, Hugo A, Emmett S, Jessica P, Olivia O, Easton B, Valentino B, Caitlin S, Olivia J, Emelia D, Millie H, Charlie L, Max Z, Matilda S, Saina K, Jacob P, Isabella N, Frazer D, Joshua R, James H, Alex C, Eimer J, Everly W.
Book Club
We are still waiting to receive delivery of the books from Issue 7.
Thank you for your patience, we are following up with Scholastic and will make sure we process the orders as soon as they arrive.
Parish News
School Fees Reminder
This is a courtesy reminder that Term 4 school fees were due for payment by Friday 25 October. Thank you to those families who have already made payments or who have arrangements in place.
If you have not paid your school fees, we ask that you do so as soon as possible or contact the Finance Office to make payment arrangements.
If you have not received a copy of your statement, please check your junk/spam email folder. If you require another copy of your statement, please request by emailing pwynfinance@bne.catholic.edu.au.
Please always feel free to contact the Finance Office should you ever have any questions.
Kind regards
Amy Hardisty – Finance Officer
Lost Property
From the Tuckshop
Wednesday 20th - Helper Needed
Thursday 21st - Lisa C
Friday 22nd - Jerilyn H
Wednesday 27th - Jerilyn H
Thursday 28th - Katie Adie
Friday 29th - Naomi, 2 x HELPERS NEEDED
Wednesday 4th - Helper Needed
Thursday 5th - Katie Adie
Friday 6th - NO TUCKSHOP - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Please note that if we are unable to get volunteers, orders for that day will have to be capped to allow our staff time to prepare, cook and pack your students' orders.
Please contact Kendell Trevisan - ktrevisan@bne.catholic.edu.au - if you are able to volunteer your time in the canteen in 2024.
Before commencing your role as a volunteer or other personnel at our school, you are required to complete the online volunteer training. This training needs to be renewed annually and 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
Year 1 Tuckshop & Swimming
Bookclub Volunteer
Mini-Pros Football
To register, please follow this link:
https://minipros.com.au/event/guardian-angels-catholic-primary-school-wynumm/
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