Guardian Angels' Newsletter - Term 2 | Week 7

Term Two Events

Please keep up to date with Term 2 activities and events by referring to the School Calendar on the Parent Portal or BCE Connect App.
https://extranet16.bne.catholic.edu.au/parent/guardianangelswynnum/Pages/default.aspx 

Don't have access to the Parent Portal or BCE Connect App? See attached instructions on how to sign up. 

Principal News

You’re invited to have your say in the 2022 BCE Listens Survey.

Your feedback will help us understand what we do well and where we can improve.  Together, everyone’s views will help us shape the future.

Check your email for a unique link from our survey provider Australian Survey Research and complete the survey.

When is the survey?

• The survey will be open from Monday 6 June to Thursday 23 June 2022

How do I receive my survey?

• The survey administrator Australian Survey Research will email a unique link directly to parents/carers.
  

How long will it take?

• The survey takes approximately 5 – 10 minutes.
  

Why complete the survey?

• What our staff, parents and students think about our school matters.
• One of the ways we can continually improve as a school is to seek regular feedback from our community.
• Survey findings will be used to inform our School’s future work and improvement journey, as well as the direction of Brisbane Catholic Education.

Are responses confidential?

• Parents who complete the survey will not be identified when the results are later provided to the school. The School will only receive information based on the collective answers of all parents who participated in the survey.

We would like to engage as many parents or carers as possible in the surveys and I invite you to take the opportunity to participate. 

Thank you for supporting our school community with the BCE Listens Survey. 

May peace be with you,
Veronica Tomerini-Smith

Assistant Principal - Administration News

Good afternoon lovely families …

One of my most favourite times of the entire school year is coming up very soon!!!

The SUPERSTARS DANCE CONCERT for all students in Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 is scheduled for THURSDAY 16 JUNE at 1:45pm in the MC Shed.

When I say I LOVE this concert, I mean I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!! It would NOT be unusual to see me with a tear or two while we watch the little ones dancing their little socks off.

For the duration of Term 2 your little angels in Prep to Year 2 have been very busy getting their groove on and learning their dance in preparation for this awesome event. Our friends from Superstars will communicate any costume requirements for the concert in the next week or so. These are usually very minimal as the Superstars staff jazz up the costumes with their own accessories.

Of course, our beautiful parents are welcome to join us for this grand event on Thursday 16 June. This is usually a packed house so it’s a great idea to bring along your own seating if possible. We will have the tiered grass steps along the side of the Shed for seating, but parents who are able to bring their own chairs will also be able to assemble behind the students at the back of the Shed. 

Looking forward to seeing you there if possible. 

Years 3-6 will begin their dance lessons in Term 3 and we look forward to their dance concert extravaganza towards the end of Term 3. I will communicate details around this event once the date is confirmed with Superstars. 

Blessings for the coming week
Nicole Waller

Assistant Principal - Religious Education News

Reconciliation Week

This week, we recognise National Reconciliation Week, as it is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. National Reconciliation Week inspires all staff, students, and our community to be advocates for the Uluru Statement from the Heart and to Be Brave Make Change. Yesterday, our Year 3 Blue students lead us in a beautiful assembly that acknowledged the importance of standing together as a community, with courageous hearts ready to be brave and make a difference.

Five years ago, in 2017, some Aboriginal and Torres Strait people made a statement that came from the heart, one that we now call the “Uluru Statement From the Heart” because it was created in the Centre of Australia, the heat of Australia, Uluru. Brisbane Catholic Education has gifted each of its schools with a canvas print of this statement which we have received and will present to the community when we celebrate NAIDOC week at the end of this term. This canvas will represent our commitment as a school, and as individuals, to a better future for all Australians including the First Nation people of this land Australia. We need to be brave enough to make that commitment and work out ways to be part of an action across Australia for a better future for all. Actions can be brave, actions can make a difference. As the “Uluru Statement From The Heart” calls us to do; as God of Justice and Action calls us to do; we commit to doing our part towards shaping fair and truthful relationship with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and to helping make a better future for First Nations children based on recognition, justice and support to work out the best way to live their own lives

Creator God,
Spirit that Breathes over this Land,
We come together today with courageous hearts, ready to serve You as:
People of Hope,
People of Light,
People of Justice,
People of Reconciliation.
In the spirit of Makarrata, let us come together with open hearts of Reconciliation.

Amen

We look forward to sharing the Uluru Statement from the Heart with the community in Week 10 this term, when we celebrate NAIDOC Week.

Blessings for the week ahead,
Hannah Goodwin

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.

Health and Wellbeing at GA

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. 

Second-hand Uniform Shop

The second hand uniform shop will open on the first Monday of the month. The next shop open will be on Monday 6 June. The shop will open between 7:30 and 8:15am on the GA campus. Each item is $5. Cash only sales.

A big thank you to Shannon Dobson, Meng-Ling Wu and Belinda Huckin for their invaluable time in managing and running the second hand shop.

State of Origin - Wear Your Colours Day

When dressing in your colours:

• students may wear a Qld or NSW jersey, jumper or t-shirt, or accessorise their school uniform with maroon or blue
• remember to dress for the weather
• students must wear closed in shoes and have their school hat for break times

As Year 2 students are heading off site on excursion they will need to wear their school uniform as directed by their teachers.

Random Acts of Kindness

According to the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation (https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/) there are six core kindness concepts: Respect, Caring, Inclusiveness, Integrity, Responsibility and Courage.

Caring

At Guardian Angels' we show that we are caring in the classroom and in the playground by using kind words and including others, at gathering times and liturgies by allowing others their personal space, and in pick up zones by considering others around us and looking after personal property. Mrs Druce noticed students showing that they are caring this week by checking in on a friend in sick bay, and making plans to celebrate a classmate's or teacher's birthday.

Send in your favourite kindness quotes, random acts of kindness, or how you show that you are caring, together with your name and class, to Mrs Druce in the School Office to see them featured in the school newsletter.

From the Tuckshop

Tuckshop Volunteer Roster

Week 8

Wednesday 8 June - Louise Wise
Thursday 9 June - HELPER NEEDED
Friday 10 June - Karli Keal-Smith

Week 9

Wednesday 15 June - HELPER NEEDED
Thursday 16 June - Simone Winsch
Friday 17 June - HELPER NEEDED

Helpers are still needed this Term. Please contact Annalise Olm if you are able to volunteer your time in the canteen.

State of Origin Meal Deal - Wednesday 8 June

Order via Flexischools by 7:45am on 8 June.

Guardian Angels Athletics Carnival - Tuckshop Helpers Needed

Please contact Annalise Olm if you are able to spare 30 minutes to an hour to assist with tuckshop at our Athletics Carnival on 22 June - aolm@bne.catholic.edu.au Please note timeslots 1 and 2 are now filled.

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: 

Arianne P, Aljon M, Ava H, Oscar V, Bertie H, Jasper D, Indi W, Rana V, Jayden S, William M, Aaron N, Brooklyn B, Porter C

From the P&F

Please join us at the next P&F meeting which will be held face to face in the Mt Carmel Campus Staffroom on Tuesday 7 June | 6:30pm - 8:00pm.

If you would like to know more about the P&F, assist with a project, voice your views or learn more about what is happening around the school then please come along.

Please contact the P&F directly with any question or queries: pwynnumpandf@bne.catholic.edu.au

Everyone is welcome.

Enrolments

At Guardian Angels' we place particular importance in acknowledging the various gifts and talents each community member is blessed with, as we strive to unite under the theme, ‘We Are One’.

Principal's Tour

The next Principal's Tour will be held on Thursday 14 July 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.

We are now accepting enrolments for Prep in 2024 and 2025. 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

Coming up @ GA

Week 8

Monday 6 June
Met East Softball (select students only)
Met East Tennis (select students only)
Second-hand Uniform Shop | 7:30am | cash sales only
Kindilan Excursion - Year 4
Firefighter Visit - Year 1

Tuesday 7 June
Iona students visiting Year 4
P&F Meeting - Mt Carmel Campus - 6:30pm-8:00pm

Wednesday 8 June
"Go with the Flow" Wynnum Creek Excursion - Year 2
Tuckshop - State of Origin Meal Deal (orders must be in by 7:45am)
"Wear Your Colours Day" - wear maroon or blue to support your State of Origin team
Assembly - Prep R - rescheduled from 11 May - 1:50pm - MC Shed (all welcome)

Thursday 9 June
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 (P-2)
State AFL Competition (select students only)

Friday 10 June
Tuckshop (orders must be in by 7:45am)
State AFL Competition (select students only)
Pentecost Mass - Year 4B - 1:45pm - MC Shed (all welcome)

Week 9

Monday 13 June
Reverse Garbage Incursion - Prep

Tuesday 14 June
Iona students visiting Year 4

Wednesday 15 June
Tuckshop (orders must be in by 7:45am)
Parish Sacramental Program - Confirmation - Practice Session - 9:00am
Assembly - Year 1Y - Social Justice - 1:50pm - MC Shed (all welcome)

Thursday 16 June
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 Concert - all welcome (P-2)
State Hockey, Netball and Touch Competitions (select students only)

Friday 17 June
Tuckshop (orders must be in by 7:45am)
State Hockey, Netball and Touch Competitions (select students only)

From the Community...

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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