Guardian Angels' Update - Term 2 | Week 10

Term 2 Week 10 - School News

As we prepare to bring a very busy Term 2 to a close tomorrow, I can’t think of any better way than with the events and activities that reflect the strengths of our learning and faith community. Over the past week, it has been heart-warming to see our students, parents and staff having the opportunity to participate and share in such experiences. 

Our Prep – Year 6 Athletics Carnival was one of these events, with all students having the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities. The leadership of our House Captains and Student Leaders was outstanding in creating team spirit for each house, with a focus on participation and sportsmanship. Thanks to Melanie Denmead (PE Specialist Teacher) for all her efforts in coordinating our first P-6 carnival. Thanks also to our staff, parent volunteers and spectators, and students for making this a great day.  We look forward to sharing in the overall carnival winners and age champions at our Week 1 Assembly next term. 

On Wednesday evening, we celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation with many children from our Guardian Angels’ community. This is an important time in the faith life of our children, and we pray for those who received the sacrament, and for their families and teachers who supported their journey. 

Pope Francis inspires us to remember the times that we received the sacraments, and to take time for prayer and reflection to enliven our faith. His catechesis on Confirmation is a beautiful reminder of the effects of the sacrament. Pope Francis outlines that the gift of the Spirit fosters a sense of unity, as we are called to share in the mission of the Church. The ‘sign of peace’ shared during the Confirmation ceremony, symbolises to us that as confirmed Catholics, we are called to work for peace in our communities. 

Finally, Pope Francis challenges us to remember that receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit at Confirmation enables us to become a gift for others. As our children receive the Sacrament, it is important to think of the gifts of the Spirit as they apply in our lives. Below is an outline of each of the gifts of the Spirit, and how we can encourage and facilitate an awareness of these in our children:

Wisdom: The ability to see God in everyone and everything everywhere.

Understanding: The ability to comprehend that we are followers of Christ.

Right Judgment: The ability to know right from wrong and to choose to do what is right.

Reverence: The ability to have deep respect for God and the church.

Knowledge: The ability to understand the meaning of God.

Courage: The ability to overcome our fear and to stand up for what is right in the eyes of God.

Wonder and Awe: The ability to be aware the God is all-powerful, all-loving, all-perfect.

(Source:  Gallery Pro: 2019, https://www.notsoformulaic.com/gifts-holy-spirit-kids/)

May you all have a fantastic break and I look forward to seeing you for the commencement of Term 3 on Monday 11 July 2022.

Veronica Tomerini-Smith

NAIDOC Week Liturgy

This week we have been celebrating NAIDOC Week which will fall during the school holidays from 3 to 10 July.

Please join us in the MC Shed at 9:00am tomorrow as Year 2G lead us in our NAIDOC Prayer Service.

Sports Aerobics - You did it again!

The congratulations continue for our Sports Aerobics teams who competed at last Saturday's 2022 FISAF Australia Sport Aerobics & Fitness event, Super Series. All teams performed well, improved on their last performance and judging by their smiles had a lot of fun!

Glitter - 5th
Groovers - 2nd
Gangams - 4th
GA Queens - 5th 

Well done our Angels! You represented GA incredibly; your consistent hard work in rehearsals is evident in your results.

Our teams will continue training for the Queensland State Championships on 30 July.

P-2 Superstars Concert Encore

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 will be open on the first Monday of the month with the next open day on Monday 11 July (first day of Term 3).

The shop will open between 7:30am and 8:10am 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.

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.

Responsibility

At Guardian Angels' we show responsibility by being ready to learn and staying on task in the classroom; responding promptly to the bell; demonstrating self-discipline at assemblies and liturgies; listening to instructions and acting safely in pick up zones. Check out the responsibilty challenge below for something to do in the school holidays.

Courage

Demonstrating courage doesn't always mean big bold acts like wrestling with a crocodile, abseiling or rockclimbing. Although our Year 5 and 6 students showed bucket loads of courage on camp recently taking part in these risk-taking activities (the abseiling and rockclimbing, not the crocodiles!), courage can also be demonstrated simply by raising a hand in class to ask a question, standing in front of the class to give a speech or sticking up for a friend in need.

From the Tuckshop

Tuckshop Volunteer Roster

Week 1 | Term 3

Wednesday 13 July - Stephanie Taylor
Thursday 14 July - Angela Pannakoek
Friday 15 July - HELPER NEEDED

Week 2 | Term 3

Wednesday 20 July - HELPER NEEDED
Thursday 21 July - Simone Winsch
Friday 22 July - HELPER NEEDED

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

Contact us if you are interested in having a market stall pwynnumpandf@bne.catholic.edu.au

From the Parish

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be held on Sunday 26 June at the 9:00am Mass.

At the beginning of Mass, the children (Prep to Year 3) will be invited to proceed to the Parish Hall with our Safeguarding-approved volunteer catechists where they will celebrate and reflect upon the Sunday Gospel reading adapted to their level of understanding. The children then come back to re-join their families and the congregation before the Liturgy of the Eucharist begins.

First Holy Communion – Important Announcement

Calling all families whose children received the Sacrament of Confirmation last year (2021)

Our mandatory Parent’s Session for the Sacrament of Holy Communion will be held on 21 July at 7:00pm. 

The session will be held in the Guardian Angels' Hall (behind the Church). The agenda will include an announcement on a few changes in the program; distribution of your child’s workbook; selection of class sessions; as well as selection of First Holy Communion ceremony times.

Kindly mark this important date in your calendars.

You are all invited to a Family Festival

11:00am - 2:30pm | Saturday 25 June
St Stephen's Cathedral and grounds (249 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City)

https://evangelisationbrisbane.org.au/familyfestival/ 

The Catholic Church professes marriage and family life to be a path to holiness -- a daunting concept -- but one that can start with a tiny step, Pope Francis said.

"Start from where you are, and, from there, try to journey together: together as couples, together in your families, together with other families, together with the Church"

Additional date claimers at Guardian Angels' Church

10 July - Sunday 5pm Mass - Children’s Liturgy
24 July - Sunday 5pm Mass - Children’s Liturgy
31 July - Sunday 5pm Mass – School-led Mass Yr 5/6

Connected Youth Gathering

Join Star of the Sea Catholic Parish for a fun night with a free dinner, games, fellowship, fun and getting closer to Jesus! The gathering will be held on Thursday 30 June from 6-8pm at 53 Passage Street Cleveland in the Parish Hall. This youth group is for youth aged between 9 - 14.

For more information please contact Sam: sachse.sam24@gmail.com Mobile: 0499024309 

Enrolments

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.

For further information or interest in upcoming tours please contact Jenny Druce on 3396 4486 | pwynnum@bne.catholic.edu.au

Coming up @ GA

Week 1 | Term 3

Monday 11 July
Second Hand Uniform Shop Open - 7:30am

Tuesday 12 July

Wednesday 13 July
Tuckshop (orders must be in by 7:45am) - Footy Meal Deal
P-6 Assembly - Rugby Sevens Presentation and Athletics Carnival winners and age champions - 1:50pm - MC Shed (all welcome)

Thursday 14 July
Principal's Tour - 9:00am
Tuckshop (orders must be in by 7:45am)
Uniform Shop open 1:00pm-4:00pm
SuperStars Dance Lessons (3-6)

Friday 15 July
Tuckshop (orders must be in by 7:45am)

Week 2 | Term 3

Monday 18 July

Tuesday 19 July
Met East Rugby League - Girls (select students)
P&F Meeting - Mt Carmel Staffroom - 6:30pm-8:00pm

Wednesday 20 July
Tuckshop (orders must be in by 7:45am)
Lytton District Cricket - Girls (select students)
P-6 Assembly - 1:50pm - MC Shed (all welcome)

Thursday 21 July
Tuckshop (orders must be in by 7:45am)
Uniform Shop open 1:00pm-4:00pm
Year 1-6 Instrumental Music Program
SuperStars Dance Lessons (3-6)
Parish Sacramental Program - First Holy Communion Parent Session - 7:00pm

Friday 22 July
Tuckshop (orders must be in by 7:45am)

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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