2014 TERM DATES: Term 4: 7 Oct - 5 Dec

2015 TERM DATES: Term 1: 28 Jan - 2 Apr

Term 2: 20 Apr - 26 Jun

Term 3: 13 July-18 Sept

Term 4: 6 Oct - 4 Dec

Dear Parents/ Caregivers,

Last Friday, St. Mark’s had a decidedly red look

about it! Thanks to all who supported with the

wearing of red in memory of Daniel Morcombe

and the very important child safety messages.

We also gathered and prayed for All Saints and

All Souls, those very important days over the

week-end. It was great to join with many chil-

dren, and teachers, at 9.30 Mass last Sunday.

The children are a credit to you, their parents.

Catholic Campaign

Thank you for suppor-ng the Catholic campaign

with the ‘Free Dress” day today. All money will

support the various works of the Church as

men-oned in last week’s newsle0er.

2015 - Prepara�ons

Much has been happening in prepara-on for

next year. Tomorrow, 5th November at 9.00

am, we will welcome siblings, familiar parents

with children who will start Prep next year. This

is always a good morning and a wonderful way

to open our community to new members.

Staffing alloca-ons have been set. Next year,

these teachers will teach in these year levels -

Prep—Mrs Chantale Wilson, Mrs Alina Wikar-

jusz and Miss Alicia Briody (Miss Briody is new

to the school and I know you will make her wel-

come when you have the opportunity).

Year 1—Ms Michelle Bonney, Mrs Fran Miles

and Mrs Jo Curry and Mrs Nicole Quinn

Year 2—Mrs Tanya Brehmer, Mrs Stacey Gor-

man and Mrs Jess Oliveri, and Mr Adrian Bid-

dulph and Mrs Jess Neilson-Sco0

Year 3—Mrs Karen Oudyn, Miss Jess Davy and

Mr Mark Morris. ( Mark is also new to St

Mark’s)

Year 4—Mr Simon Evere0 and Mrs Kym Daley

Year 5—Miss Cheryl Waites and Mr Ma0 Ebzery

Year 6—Mr Peter Fergusson and Miss Lauren

Donato.

We look forward to the good work and

achievement that your children will make with

their teachers next year.

The teachers have already put much thought

into alloca-ng children to classes for next year.

We give much thought and delibera-on to

where children are placed and in which con-

text to ensure their success. Should your

child have par-cular learning needs, or you

have par-cular concerns, that we may not be

aware of, please put these in wri-ng and

send them to me in the next week or so.

Booklists are included with this newsle0er.

Please put them in a safe place at home and

buy them as needed. All books will need to

be named, covered and ready for classes next

year. Thank you, in an-cipa-on.

Principal’s A ernoon Tea

My aEernoon tea will be tomorrow for those

children selected by their teachers for the

wonderful living of the virtues. These will

culminate in our St. Mark’s Spirit Awards to-

wards the end of the year.

P and F Dinner

Over 50 of us will gather this Friday night for

a wonderful celebra-on of the school year.

There are s-ll spaces for you to come and

join in—$35.00 a head, booked through the

office. We’d love to see you join us.

End of Year Func�ons

It is a busy -me of year and there is a lot on.

Please check the newsle0er for details on the

many ac-vi-es that are coming. Check also

the front sign for what’s on during each

week.

Swimming begins next week, gradua-on clas-

ses are prac-sing, so too classes for the con-

cert! School reports for this semester’s work

are being wri0en. Before you know it, we’ll

all be thinking about Christmas!

Not to be missed, I write to inform you that

Mrs Eugene Shaw will take leave from this

Thursday. I thank Eugene for her wonderful

contribu-on this year and wish her, and Pe-

ter, a well-earned and relaxing -me during

her leave. Mrs Kwok will very capably fill the

role while Eugene is away.

4 November 2014

Week 4 Term 4 Parents and Friends dinner this Friday

Be in the gate by

half past eight!

All students should be at

school by 8:30am. If students

are late they must report to the

school office, to let Mr

Montgomery or Mrs Ioannides

know the reason why they are

late for school. Thank you!

Friday November 7:

P&F End of Year Dinner

Friday November 14:

G20 Public Holiday

Wednesday November 26:

Christmas Concert

Term 4 Reminders

Do you have a new address

or telephone number? If you or your child’s emergency

contacts have changed address or

telephone number, please inform

the school office. It is very

important that we can

contact you in the case

of an emergency.

Thank you!

RE NEWS

What is Honour?

Being honourable is to live with a sense of respect for what you believe to be right. It is living by the

virtues, living up to the gifts that God placed within

you. You set a good example and don’t feel

ashamed of who you are or what you are doing.

You are practising Honour when you …

• Practise the virtues whenever you get a

chance.

• Speak respectfully to others.

• Do what you believe is right no matter what.

• Ask God to help you do what’s right.

Mrs Nikki Lysaght

Assistant Principal Religious Education

Virtue of the Week: Honour

• This Thursday our Year 5 students will celebrate the Sacrament of

Reconciliation.

• This Friday, 4G will lead us in our Assembly Prayer.

• Next Tuesday, 11 November, we will gather as a school community at 10:30 in

the Amphitheatre for a special Remembrance Day ceremony.

• Next Friday 2G will lead us in our Assembly Prayer.

• We will begin collecting for our St Vincent de Paul Christmas

Appeal on Monday 25 November. Thanks for what you’ll give!

• Our Christmas Concert will be on Wednesday 26 November at

6:30 pm.

• Year 6&7 Graduation will be at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, 3 December in Mercy

Hall.

• Our End of Year Mass is at 10:30am on Friday 5 December.

• School Finishes for the year at 12 noon on Friday 5 December.

PARENTS & FRIENDS YOU ARE MOST WELCOME AT THESE EVENTS!!

Date Claimers ...

What is the Annual Catholic Campaign?

• The Annual Catholic Campaign gives Catholic

schools, college and parishes the opportunity to act

together as one Church family to support ministries

and services that no individual parish or school can

offer.

• It’s the one time of the year that the Archbishop

asks us to come together to ensure we find more

powerful ways of reaching out to the community. • It’s a collaborative effort that involves Catholics,

young and old, throughout our parishes and

schools.

Markus says when you are Honourable you are being

REVERENT!!

2014 Annual Catholic Campaign

Beneficiaries of the Annual Catholic Campaign:

• Holy Spirit Seminary

• The Priests Foundation

• Centacare

• The Mary MacKillop Brisbane Catholic School Access Fund

Here at St Mark’s we are going to support the Annual Catholic Campaign by donating a gold coin for

wearing free dress today. As it is also Melbourne Cup day it was great to see lots of students come along

in their racing best. We were able to raise $345.80 to give to the campaign.

All Saints and All Souls Day

Lay-by is available

St Mark’s Uniform Shop is open every Friday during school

term between 8am and 9am.

Also open:

5th and 12th November 2014 (Prep Orienta-on days)

21st, 22nd January 2015: 9am-11am

28th, 29th, 30th January 2015 from 8am Get in early and avoid the rush!

TERM 4

OPENING

TIMES

Anna Sinitsky

Slush Puppies have arrived at the Tuckshop!

The ‘school approved’ crushed ice cordial

drinks are now available for a cool treat.

All flavours are $2.00 per cup. Tuckshop is open every Wednesday, Thursday

& Friday. Thank you for your support.

October 31 2014

“Wear Red For Daniel”

Melbourne

Staff

Breakfast

Cup

Why become involved in P&F? It benefits your child—you are a positive role model who influences your

child to be more engaged in school

It benefits you personally—gain new experiences and make new friends

It benefits the school—your contribution helps strengthen the community through

partnerships between parents & teachers.

Last P&F meeting for the year Wednesday 12th November @ 5.30pm at St Mark’s staffroom

-St Mark’s P&F Xmas Dinner

This Friday 6pm Richlands Tavern Conference Room

$35 covers Buffet Dinner, Deserts, Soft drinks, Lucky Door Prizes & DJ MANNY

55 People booked— Bring your dancing shoes!

Stepping Stones Triple P supports families with special needs.

When you’re the parent or caregiver of a child with a disability, life can be extra

challenging. Stepping Stones Triple P gives you tips and strategies to manage the big and small problems of family life. It helps encourage behaviour you like, cope with stress and teach your

child new skills. Please refer to this link online.

http://www.triplep-steppingstones.net

DJ Manny from ProDisc Music

Mobile: 0422 911 081 Available for Weddings, Events & Party DJ Hire

Thank you to Ms Annastacia

Palaszczuk & Cr Milton Dick for

donating 2 Lucky Door Prizes.

Ezy cover is a faster & cheaper way to cover school books. $1.20 for any size Reusable Ezy Cover Sizes : 7x9 exercise books, A4 & scrapbooks –

Samples at the school office

$3.00 to have your order delivered to your home

http://www.ezcover.net.au Please use St Marks Code ZFA186 when ordering.

Thank you to Mrs Rose Ogden for

donating a gift pack as a Prize.