Guardian Angels' Update - Term 3 | Week 10
Coming up @ GA
Week 1 | Term 4
Monday 3 October
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Tuesday 4 October
FIRST DAY OF TERM 4
Cricket Incursion - Year 4-6 classes (all week)
Wednesday 5 October
P-6 Assembly - St Francis - led by Year 1R - 1:50pm - MC Shed
Thursday 6 October
Tuckshop (orders must be in by 7:45am)
Uniform Shop open 1:00pm-4:00pm
Principal's Tour
St Francis Liturgy - led by Year 5/6B - 1:45pm - MC Shed (all welcome)
Friday 7 October
Tuckshop (orders must be in by 7:45am)
Grandparents Day - prayer celebration - led by Year 3Y - 8:45am - MC Shed
Grandparents Day - classroom visits and morning tea - 9:15am-10:30am
Sunday 9 October
Prep led Parish Mass
Week 2 | Term 4
Monday 10 October
Second Hand Uniform Pop-Up - 7:45am-8:15am
Tuesday 11 October
Gala Sports Day - Year 5/6
Cricket Incursion - Year 4 PE Class
Year 2 Excursion - Beenleigh Historical Village
Wednesday 12 October
3-6 Swimming Carnival
P-6 Assembly (led by Prep R) - 1:50pm - MC Shed
Thursday 13 October
Tuckshop (orders must be in by 7:45am)
Uniform Shop open 1:00pm-4:00pm
Year 1-6 Instrumental Music Program
Friday 14 October
Tuckshop (orders must be in by 7:45am)
Swimming Lessons - Year 1 and Year 2
Term 3 | Week 10 - School News
Those who look for the best in me at the end of the term…
‘Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, Jesus said to them, "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’ (Mark 6:31).
In the final week of term, we have an opportunity to consider the year so far and take time to reflect and celebrate.
It is also a time when there seems to be so much going on, so many things seeking our attention, that in the busyness of each day we can find that there are just too many priorities to juggle. In the busyness, it can become easy to forget what really matters in the activities that we are doing, and it is important that in the coming break that we take time; time for ourselves, time for our families and time to reflect:
Lord, I give thanks
for those who look for the best in me
especially as we move toward the end of another Term.
I give thanks for all whose hearts touch mine
in love and kindness, in encouragement and support.
When we are busy, Lord, it is easy to forget what matters.
I place in your care all of our students and staff
Especially those who are vulnerable right now
And those You send me.
As we acknowledge our faltering energy,
Inspire us to get our priorities right and support each other
With the same care and concern
That we ourselves would like to experience.
Lord, I ask You to help me to show kindness in another’s trouble
And have courage in my own.
Remind me when I am tired or disillusioned
How important it is for us to work together as one Community
And to support one another.
Help me to find a quiet space for each other
To revive my spirit and energy;
A space you call ‘prayer’.
Amen
Ó Rachele and Gabby Tullio Website: www.prayers4gatherings.com
With the return to school in Term 4 in mind I take this opportunity to remind you of the uniform and personal appearance expectations from the School's Uniform Policy below:
- Uniforms should be clean, tidy, in good repair and clearly labelled with the student’s name.
- White Sports shoes must be predominately white lace up or velcro athletic shoes with minimal coloured trim. High top or “fashion” sports shoes and slip-on skate shoes are not allowed. The black formal shoe must be a plain lace-up or velcro leather school shoe.
- Hair should be of natural colour, clean and tidy. Hair longer than collar length must be tied back
with a blue and white ribbon/band, lime green ribbon/band may be worn with the sports uniform
or school scrunchie. - Hairstyles considered extreme are not permitted. For example, excessive shaving, tracks, mohawks etc. If parents are unsure as to what constitutes an extreme hairstyle, please check with the school.
- Fingernails must be clean, well-trimmed and unpolished.
- Acceptable jewellery may include; a watch, chain and cross or Christian religious symbol, worn inside uniforms. Sleepers or studs may be worn in pairs (one only per lobe). Medi alert jewellery is permitted.
- Make up is not permitted.
The School's Uniform Policy is available, in full, on our website at this link:
https://www.guardianangelswynnum.qld.edu.au/latest-news/Documents/Uniform%20Policy.pdf
I look forward to seeing you all at our Guardian Angels’ Feast Day Mass tomorrow, Friday 16 September, at 9:00am, in the MC Shed.
May God grant you every blessing for a safe and enjoyable break as you enjoy time relaxing with family and friends.
I look forward to welcoming you all back to the final term of the 2022 school year on Tuesday 4 October 2022.
Blessings for the week ahead
Veronica Tomerini-Smith
Book Week Photos
What a great way to end the week!!!
Last Friday, despite the rainy weather, we enjoyed our book week performance and book character parade and Year 5/6Red performed their amazing play.
Thank you to Mrs Nearhos, Mrs Bynon, Mrs Lawer and Mrs Paljakka for all your hard work preparing the script and rehearsing with the children. Thank you also to the parents, not only for your flexibility and understanding with the last minute changes due to the weather, but also for your efforts in helping your little ones create their costumes.
Nude Food October
Sports Aerobics at Nationals!
FISAF Australia's National Championships is the highpoint of the sports aerobics competition calendar, with many athletes travelling from interstate having qualified at their State Championships. Nationals is the event where you witness the highest standard of competition.
Three of our four Sports Aerobics Teams competed last weekend at FISAF Australia National Championships with sensational results and we are so proud!
Year 2 boys - placed 7th
Year 3/4 girls - placed 4th
Year 5/6 girls - placed 5th
Well done to all of our teams for an incredible season representing Guardian Angels’.
School Holiday Kindness Challenge
"Have courage and be kind. Where there is kindness there is goodness and where there is goodness there is magic."
Disney's Cinderella
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 in Term 4. 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 Pop-Up
The next second hand uniform pop-up will be Monday 10 October.
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.
Lost and Found
Found in the church carpark after pick up on 14 September. If yours please see Mt Carmel School Office
From the Tuckshop
Tuckshop Volunteer Roster
Week 1 | Term 4
Wednesday 5 October - Louise Wise
Thursday 6 October - Kendall Trevisan
Friday 7 October - Shelley Walters
Week 2 | Term 4
Wednesday 12 October - HELPER NEEDED
Thursday 13 October - Kylie Culwick
Friday 14 October - Karli Keals-Smith
Helpers are still needed in the Tuckshop. Please contact Annalise Olm if you are able to volunteer your time.
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
Our P&F AGM is on Tuesday 25 October 2022 from 6:30pm on the Mt Carmel campus and we would love to see you all there.
The P&F committee has a focus on supporting the school, building community relationships and social activities. At the centre of this are the children of Guardian Angels' and making the school a better place for them to learn and grow.
Information and nomination forms are attached for all committee positions. Without the wonderful support of you, our parents, in these roles many things we wish to achieve wouldn’t be possible.
Last week you received an email requesting input into the P&F's strategy for 2023. Thank you to those parents who have already taken time to complete the short survey
If you haven't already had the opportunity to do so we would appreciate it if you could take just 5 minutes to complete this simple survey to help inform our approach for next year: https://forms.office.com/r/bmRnHaKknm
With thanks,
Gill, Nikki, Kelly, Amelia and Alex
Awards
Congratulations to the following students who received an award at Assembly:
Cohen V, Patrick O, Winter M, Charlie L, Hayley W, Luke W, Hunter B, Estay W, Angus H, Jace W, Charlie B, Tilly R, Marta P, Delilah G, Huxley Q, Kharon S, Charlie C, Marli G, Chelsea P, Cedar M, Evie W, Nicholas M, Gabriel S, Harry W, Memphis W, Xavier W, Tom D, Hugo R, Isabella B
From the Parish
CHILDREN'S LITURGY | 5:00pm Sunday Mass | 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month
25 September
9 October (Prep Led Parish Mass)
23 October
13 November
27 November
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 God. Becoming Catholic involves a journey of faith through the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). It’s not too late to join this year’s group of those starting this 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 a session at 8:30am Saturday 24 September in the Guardian Angels' church.
Enrolments
2023 Enrolments
Currently a very small number of places remain available for Prep 2023.
We encourage families with children turning 5 before 30 June 2023 to apply online as soon as possible:
http://www.guardianangelswynnum.qld.edu.au/enrolments/Pages/Enrolment-Information.aspx
Principal's Tour
The next Principal's Tour will be held on Thursday 6 October at 9:00am. Please register by email to pwynnum@bne.catholic.edu.au or by calling enrolments on 3396 4486.
Prep 2024 enrolments
Enrolments for Prep 2024 are now open. Any existing families with children eligible for Prep in 2024 are encouraged to submit their applications now.
All enrolment applications are submitted online via our website:
http://www.guardianangelswynnum.qld.edu.au/enrolments/Pages/Enrolment-Information.aspx
For further information or interest in upcoming tours please contact Jenny Druce on 3396 4486 (ext 4) | or by email at pwynnum@bne.catholic.edu.au
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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