Guardian Angels' Update - Term 3 | Week 6

Term 3 | Week 6 - School News

There is much excitement amongst students (and staff!) ahead of Sunday's Angels on the Oval. It will be wonderful, after such a long period of events on pause due to health mandates, to welcome our community into the school for this family friendly event.

Guardian Angels' is blessed with a very active P&F who have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to bring together a variety of market stallholders, food trucks, kids activities, live musicians and contacting local community businesses for donations. 

The P&F are raffling wonderful prizes, kindly donated by local bayside businesses. You can purchase raffle tickets online here: https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=drek9

We are also very lucky to have a willing and able parent community who are happy to jump in and lend a hand when needed with a number of the jobs for Sunday's event already allocated. There are a few jobs remaining so if you are coming along and are able to assist I encourage you to see where you can help: https://volunteersignup.org/WJ8QX 

Bring picnic rugs and chairs, sit back, relax and enjoy the live music on the oval! I look forward to seeing you there.

Blessings for the week ahead
Veronica Tomerini-Smith

Review and revision of medical procedures

We have recently reviewed and revised our procedures around medication storage to ensure students receive the best possible care.

All medications will now be safely stored in Sick Bay, on the relevant campus. Students are NOT to keep ANY medication in their school bags, or in the classroom.

This provides every child access to a First Aid room staffed by trained First Aiders, with Medical Action plans easily accessible, and easy access for emergency services should they be required. Any treatment is then correctly documented, and signed for by two staff, as per BCE protocols.

For excursions, or any off-site events, the classroom teacher or supervising teacher will ensure that all relevant medications are taken to the event on behalf of the child. Both First Aid Rooms have an additional supply of asthma relievers and spacers, antihistamines and Epipens in the event of an emergency.

We know that by making these changes, we can provide the highest level of care to your child, when they need us the most.

Please 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. 

The Assumption of Mary

On Monday 15 August, the Church celebrated the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary. This feast day celebrates the Christian belief that God assumed the Virgin Mary into heaven. Thus, it was solemnly proclaimed that the belief whereby the Blessed Virgin Mary, at the end of her earthly life, was taken up, body and soul, into the glory of heaven, definitely forms part of the deposit of faith, received from the Apostles. This day is also known as the Dormition of the Mother of God or the Feast of the Assumption.

We thank Mrs Gear and Year 4 Blue for sharing a beautiful assembly with us yesterday, where they shared this important message about the Assumption of Mary.

God of love,
Inspired by Mary’s example may we live as your faithful and trusting disciples.
We pray for the strength and courage we need to be hope-filled and generous people, knowing that you are with us on our journey.
We ask this prayer through Jesus Christ, your Son.

Amen.

Bayside Athletics Carnival

Last week 45 students travelled to Mary MacKillop School, Birkdale to take part in the Bayside Catholic Schools Athletics Carnival. Students from across Years 3–6 participated in sprint races, middle distance races, long jump, shot put and sprint relays. All the students involved represented the school in an excellent manner, striving for their personal best in each of their events. Well done Team GA!

Sports Aerobics Success!

Huge congratulations to all of our GA Sports Aerobics teams who achieved their best results yet at last weekend's Future Champions Cup competition on the Gold Coast:

Year 1/2 Girls - 1st Place
Year 3/4 Girls - 2nd Place
Year 2 Boys - 3rd Place
Year 5/6 Girls - 3rd Place

Well done Teams! Can't wait to hear how you go at Nationals!

The GA teams at Sports Aerobics has been such a success that Industrie 1 are considering a Term 4 program. Please contact schools@industrie1.com.au if you are interested or have any questions regarding Sports Aerobics in Term 4.

Guardian Angels' Colour Run

We couldn’t be prouder of our students for doing such a wonderful job of fundraising for our first Colour Run!

The winners of this week's competition are... Francis O (PB), Huxley Q (1G), Marli G (2B), Ella B (3G), Daisy G (4G) and Isabella B (5/6R)

Congratulations! You have each won a $10 Book Club voucher. 

This week, the class with the most funds raised by 15 August will win the chance to run first on Colour Run Day - which is only 6 sleeps away!

Thank you for supporting this P&F fundraising initiative toward playground rejuvenation at Guardian Angels'.

Volunteers will be required on the day, please express your support to the P&F by email – pwynpandf@bne.catholic.edu.au

Premier's Reading Challenge - closing soon

Just under 2 weeks to go until the Premier's Reading Challenge concludes on 26 August. A friendly reminder to please return all reader records to classroom teachers by 27 August.

Father's Day Stall

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 in Term 3. 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.

Second-hand Uniform Shop

The second hand uniform shop is open on the first Monday of the month with the next open day on Monday 5 September.

The shop will open between 7:45am and 8:20am on the GA campus. Each item is $5. Cash only sales.

A friendly reminder regarding the process for purchasing from the second hand shop:

• only parent volunteers, managing the second hand sales, are allowed in the storeroom
  
• second hand items are washed and bagged according to size so that finding stock is quick and easy
  
• due to the demand in short opening hours please take the item as given to you by our parent volunteers. It is not possible to sift through stock; if it is unsuitable it can be returned to the Mount Carmel School Office for a refund or exchange
  
• the shop has a small float on the day but the exact change is appreciated.

Demand for second hand uniform items is usually high so our parent volunteers truly appreciate your kindness and patience as they help as many parents as possible when the shop is open.

Need items outside of shop open times? Please email pwynnum@bne.catholic.edu.au with what you need and one of our amazing parent volunteers will fill this order for you.

From the Tuckshop

Tuckshop Volunteer Roster

Week 7

Wednesday 24 August - HELPER NEEDED
Thursday 25 August - Natasha Staal
Friday 26 August - Angela Pannakoek

Week 8

Wednesday 31 August - HELPER NEEDED
Thursday 1 September - Kendell Trevisan
Friday 2 September - PUPIL FREE DAY

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.

From the P&F

We are hosting our annual day on the green event "Angels on the Oval" this weekend 11:00am-3:00pm. All are welcome!

We are excited to be raffling wonderful prizes, kindly donated from local bayside businesses.

Tickets are online only and can be purchased now!

Thank you to the wonderful local businesses for your generous support.

https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=drek9 

Awards

Congratulations to the following students who received an award at Assembly: 

Macey C, Nate T, Jordan T, Milan J, Damon L, Millie H, Keeley Z, Hayden B, Zac G, Grace H, Tyler S, Lewis N, Quinton S, Elle C, Hartley B, Zac C, Arleigh B, Ben C

From the Parish

CHILDREN'S LITURGY | 5:00pm Sunday Mass | 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month

28 August (Year 1 Led Parish Mass)
11 September
25 September
9 October (Prep Led Parish Mass)

All families welcome. Make sure to let others know too.

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Interested in finding out more about the Catholic faith of the school your children attend? The Catholic Church’s mission is to offer people of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to deepen their understanding and relationship with Jesus Christ. Becoming Catholic involves a journey of faith, accompanied by the support of a parish community.  This process is called Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, or RCIA and it’s an accompanied journey. If you or someone you know would like to know more about possibly becoming Catholic, please contact the parish office (3393 4980) as this year’s RCIA process will be commencing with an Intro session at 8:30am on Saturday 20th August in the Guardian Angels' church.

Enrolments

Principal's Tour

The next Principal's Tour will be held on Thursday 1 September at 9:00am. Please register by email to pwynnum@bne.catholic.edu.au or by calling enrolments on 3396 4486.

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

Coming up @ GA

Week 7

Monday 22 August
Cricket Incursion - Year 4-6 PE classes - all week
Parish Sacramental Program - First Holy Communion - 2nd Rite Penance Group A | 6:30pm | GA Church

Tuesday 23 August
URSTRONG sessions - Year 5/6
Iona students visiting Year 4

Wednesday 24 August
P-6 Assembly led by Year 3G - 1:50pm - MC Shed (all welcome)

Thursday 25 August
Tuckshop (orders must be in by 7:45am)
Uniform Shop open 1:00pm-4:00pm
Year 1-6 Instrumental Music Program
Creative Kidz Music Lessons
SuperStars Dance Lessons (3-6)
Parish Sacramental Program - First Holy Communion - 2nd Rite Penance Group B | 6:30pm | GA Church

Friday 26 August
Tuckshop (orders must be in by 7:45am)
COLOUR RUN DAY!!

Sunday 28 August
Year 1 Led Parish Mass
OptiMINDS Competition (select students)

Week 8

Monday 29 August
Reverse Garbage Incursion - Prep
Cricket Incursion - Year 4-6 PE Class - all week
Raw Art Incursion - Year 4

Tuesday 30 August
URSTRONG sessions - Year 5/6
P&F Meeting - Mt Carmel Campus - 6:30pm-8:00pm

Wednesday 31 August
Father's Day Stall - Years 3-6
P-6 Father's Day Assembly led by Prep B - 1:50pm - MC Shed (all welcome)

Thursday 1 September
Tuckshop (orders must be in by 7:45am)
Uniform Shop open 1:00pm-4:00pm
Year 1-6 Instrumental Music Program
Creative Kidz Music Lessons
SuperStars Dance Lessons (3-6)
Principal's Tour
Father's Day Stall - Years P-2

Friday 2 September
PUPIL FREE DAY

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

Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaswynnum 

For all enquiries please email us at pwynnum@bne.catholic.edu.au

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