Guardian Angels' Newsletter Bulletin Term 1 Week 8 2025

Coming Up at Guardian Angels

Friday 21st March
NAPLAN, years 3 & 5
Harmony Day Celebrations + Cultural Free Dress Day
Harmony Day Liturgy, 2pm (MC Shed - All welcome to attend)

WEEK 9

Monday 24th March
Prep 2026 Interviews commence this week
NAPLAN, years 3 & 5 (catch up testing)
Uniform Shop Open, 7.30am - 10.30am
Prep Vision Screening
Parent Teacher Interviews

Tuesday 25th March
Principal Tour, 9am
Sacramental Program - Penance 1st Rite, 9am (Guardian Angels Church - All welcome to attend) 
Prep Vision Screening
Parent Teacher Interviews
Mini-pros Soccer (after school program), 3.15pm - 4.15pm
P&F Meeting, 6pm (MC Staffroom - All welcome to attend)

Wednesday 26th March
Cross Country
Sports Aerobics, 7.30am - 8.15am (GA Hall)
Junior Choir Rehearsal, 7.45am (MC Music Room)
Parent Teacher Interviews
Prep Vision Screening

Thursday 27th March
Creative Kidz Instrumental Lessons 
Uniform Shop Open, 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Parent Teacher Interviews
Class Mass, 1.45pm (led by Prep Blue & 5/6 Blue)

Friday 28th March
Assembly, 8.50am (MC Shed) *Term 1 P&F LIVE Awards
Parent Teacher Interviews

Saturday 29th March
Prep 2026 Interviews

Sunday 30th March 
School led Parish Mass, 5pm (Guardian Angels Church - All welcome to attend)

Harmony Day - Friday 21st March

Cross Country - Wednesday 26th March

On Wednesday March 26,  2025 (Week 9, Term 1), students from Years P-6 will be participating in the Guardian Angels’ Cross Country Carnival at George Clayton, Bandstand and Drevesen Parks on the waterfront. All students attend school at the normal school day times. Students must wear full sports uniform (including shoes and school hat), sunscreen and bring plenty of water.

 PLEASE NOTE: If your child would like to, they can wear a t-shirt in their house color.

ARLUNGA – YELLOW / BALCARA – BLUE / KATARA - GREEN

MEDICATION: All medication will  be carried to the event by the class teacher and stored at the first aid  tent on arrival. The students in the Senior and Intermediate races will do laps passing the first aid tent each lap should first aid/medication be required.  The new course keeps students closer to the start. Teachers will collect the medication for the return walk.

Students in years 2-6 will not be taking their lunch to the park, so they will need to eat a substantial breakfast before coming to school and carry a healthy snack in a small bag with their water bottle. Years 2-6 will have their full lunch upon returning to school after the carnival.

Students in Prep to year 1 should have time for a ‘snack’ before they go to the park.

Year 1 students will leave school to walk to the park at 10:00am.

Prep students will bus to and from the park at 10.45am and returned at 12.15pm.

From the Finance Office

School Fees - Reminder

Term 1 school fees were issued Friday 12 Feb and were due for payment by 21 February 2025. 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 haven’t received a copy of your statement, please check your junk or spam email folder.  Statements are sent exclusively to the account holder. If you need another copy, kindly email your request to pwynfinance@bne.catholic.edu.au.

Our preferred method of payment is by Direct Debit. Direct debit forms are available on the School website or please email me at pwynfinance@bne.catholic.edu.au to request a copy.

Payment Options:

We offer several methods to pay your fees:

1. DIRECT DEBIT – Direct Debit Form (preferred method)
2. CREDIT CARD – Credit Card Direct Debit Form (for regular debited payments)
3. BPAY – Refer to your fee statement for the BPAY reference
4. BPOINT – Online credit card payments (MasterCard and Visa) – BPoint Payment Link  or visit the school website under “Quick Links”
5. EFTPOS – Available at the Mount Carmel campus

Please always feel free to contact the Finance Office should you ever have any questions.

Kind Regards
Amy Hardisty – Finance Officer

From the Parish

Dear Parishioners and families,

Due to this week’s announcement from the Archdiocese of Brisbane on the unavailability to send the Archbishop to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to Brisbane Parishes for 2025,  the SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION  at Guardian Angels Parish will be POSTPONED to September 2025.  

We shall make an announcement within this month regarding the new date and time of the Sacrament of Confirmation at this Parish.

Thank You 

Arriving Late and Leaving Early (ALLE) Procedures

Early Dismissal
Our primary goal is the focus on student learning time. Unfortunately, when students are removed from class and wait for collection, this impacts their learning experience.

We deeply appreciate the effort that parents put into planning ahead, and we recognise that unpredictable external factors can sometimes cause delays. To help minimise multiple interruptions to classes as plans change, we kindly ask that you allow a few extra minutes upon arrival to process your child’s departure. Please note that a phone call to the class will be made once a guardian or carer has arrived in person and verified at the office. 

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a smooth, focused learning environment for all students.  We are always committed to working closely with families who may need additional assistance in these circumstances.

BCE Connect App
Use the app to submit the early departure, late arrival, or appointment.

Communication with Teacher
If the timeframe permits, inform the teacher of early pickups via their preferred communication method (e.g. email).

Allow extra time for students to pack up
Please allow extra time for your child to called and to pack up their belongings.

How do I notify the school of changes to going home at 3pm?
Please call us promptly to advise of any changes to the going home arrangements for the day. It is vital that these messages are received in person to ensure clarity.  Please do not email.

If you require any assistance with the BCE App please do not hesitate to contact us.

Awards

The following students received LIVE the GA Way Awards at Assembly in week 7:

Macey C, Max Z, Zac J, Bella S, Darragh G, Izzy N, Sophie S, Megan W, Evia Z, Caitlin H, Caitlin S, Eliza B, Elliott P, Fletcher H, India T, Cara S, Fletcher E

Guardian Angels' Choir

Choir rehearsals will be held on Wednesday mornings (7.45am - 8.15am) in the Mount Carmel Music Room.

Rehearsal Schedule:
(Term 1)
Week 9 (26/3) -  Junior Choir
Week 10 (2/4) -  Senior Choir

(Term 2)
Week 1 (23/4) -  Junior Choir
Week 2 (30/4) -  Senior Choir
Week 3 (7/5)   -  Junior Choir
Week 4 (14/5) -  Senior Choir
Week 5 (21/5) -  Junior Choir
Week 6 (28/5) -  Senior Choir
Week 7 (4/6)   -  Junior Choir
Week 8 (11/6) -  Senior Choir
Week 9 (18/6) -  Junior Choir
Week 10 (26/6) - Senior Choir

From the Tuckshop

A reminder that our tuckshop is currently CLOSED for maintenance.

We will advise of the reopening date as soon as possible.

Creative Kidz Rock Band

MiniPros Soccer

Mini-Pros after school soccer program will be held Tuesday afternoons from 3.15pm - 4.15pm in weeks 4-9 (18th Feb - 25th March inclusive) 

Community Notices

BCE Connect App

Did you know…..

Student academic reports, absences, appointments, media permissions and much more can all be found on the BCE Connect App.

How to log an absence, late arrival, or appointment

If you're having trouble accessing the BCE Connect App or Parent Portal:

• Contact the office: If you're unable to log in or have any access issues, don't hesitate to reach out to the school office for support.   It is essential the parents can always access this resource and save their own copy of the student academic reports securely.
• Check your email: The email address linked to your account held at school is what grants you access.    If you've recently changed your email address, make sure the school has the updated one on file. You can contact the office to update it if necessary.

Volunteering at Guardian Angels

Volunteers are very welcome at Guardian Angels’ and play an important role in enriching students’ experiences.   
When parents and community members can get involved in activities like reading, excursions, P&F and events, it fosters a sense of connection and support.

Before commencing as a volunteer, you are required to complete online volunteer training at the start of each calendar year.  This takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.  This training ensures that all our adults who come into contact with our students will be fully informed of their roles and responsibilities when working with students.    

Please follow the steps below:

1. Click this link to complete online Student Protection Training Start training here
2. Complete the ‘Volunteer Registration and Declaration Form’ (this can be accessed at the end of the online training) 
3. Print and complete the ‘Volunteer Registration and Declaration Form’ and email to pwynnum@bne.catholic.edu.au
4. You will receive acknowledgement of your completed training and volunteer number for 2025.

Uniform Shop

The uniform shop is open Mondays 7.30am-10.30am and Thursdays 1.00pm-4.00pm.

Online orders are also available anytime – password to access this page is guardianangels2023

Disclaimer

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