Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop (a prayer poem) Saint Mary of the Cross From your throne of grace Tenderly cast your gaze Upon the human race Saint Mary of the Cross Please hear us when we pray And guide us through the challenges That we meet today. Saint Mary of the Cross You persevered when trouble came Teach us who struggle on this earth to do the very same. Keep the people of this land safe within your care Help us to use our talents and with each other share. Saint Mary help and guide us so that in heaven we may meet and all the saints and angels Joyfully we’ll greet.

St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Feast Day – A reminder that tomorrow we celebrate the feast day of St Mary of the

Cross MacKillop (the actual date of the feast day is Saturday) with our biennial whole school excursion to the

Heritage Village. Please ensure you have carefully noted the arrangements for the day as outlined in the letter that

was posted on the App on Monday. The school office will be attended during the day.

Adding to the excitement of this day, will be the baptisms of three of our students. Congratulations to Bryce and

Emily Harding.

All costs for this day including transportation and entry fees have been generously donated by our wonderful P and F

committee. We sincerely thank them for their constant support.

School Leadership Team Parish of Rockhampton South – Ph: 49276744 Principal: Mrs Kellie Jenkinson St Vincent Church Wandal Assistant to the Principal Religious Education: Mr Scott Robertson Mass Times: Tuesday 9.00 am

Assistant Principal Curriculum: Sunday 8.30 am Miss Janette McLennan

From the Principal:

Important! Attached with this newsletter you will find the following:

The school’s updated Sun Safety Policy. The school board has reworked the existing policy

and re-applied to the Cancer Council’s SunSmart School program.

A letter on behalf of the school board in relation to the future of swimming lessons and

carnivals here at St Joseph’s Wandal.

Parent Computer Access – For those experiencing internet issues at home, please note that we

have laptops available for use in the library. These laptops are available for parents to use to

access school-related information only (e.g. newsletter, e-forms, parent lounge, class pages.) To

access these laptops you will need to use your child’s username and password (teachers can

provide this if you are unsure). Before using school computers for the first time, you will need to

read and sign an IT Code of Conduct. These are available from the school office. Laptops will be

available during the following Library hours:

Monday 9.00am-2.30pm

Tuesday 12.00-3.00pm

Wednesday 9.00am-3.00pm

Thursday 9.00am-3.00pm

Year 6 Camp – The Year 6 camp is less than a week away! A reminder to all Year 6 parents that all

permission and medical forms should be at the school office by now. If your account has not been

finalised, please see me at your earliest convenience to discuss this. Thank you. A reminder that

both Mr Robertson and Mrs Starr will be accompanying our campers next week and so will not be

at school.

End of Interschool sport – Our Years 4-6 students only have a few weeks of Friday afternoon sport

left for the 2015 school year. The last week of sport for us is Friday, 28th August. All uniforms etc.

will need to be returned, washed and cleaned, the following week.

Sports Shorts – Earlier in the year at a P and F Meeting, the suggestion was made to introduce

‘sports shorts’ for our students. These have been approved by our school board and the order has

been placed with Wearritto Uniforms. These shorts are a more ‘sports-friendly’ material and will

be worn by all students from Years 1-6 (boys and girls) when they wear their sports shirts. We will

let parents know when these sports shorts become available for purchase this year, however

please note they will not be a mandatory part of the school uniform until the 2016 school year.

Lost Property – Our lost property continues to grow and grow and grow….The lost property is

located in the school hall. Please check this regularly for any items your child may be missing.

Please ensure your child’s belongings are clearly labelled – this helps us to locate the rightful

owner if accidently picked up or taken home by another student.

Tournament of Minds – Our Tournament of Minds team will be competing at St Stephen’s College,

Gladstone this Saturday. Participants are required to be there by 8.30am. Best of luck to our Year

5 T.O.M. team; Ruby, Trinity, Tristan, Olivia, Tyler, Sarah and Georgie. Sincere thanks to Mrs

Lesha McLeod and Miss Shannon White for coordinating this exciting challenge for our students.

From the Principal (cont’d):

Where’s Kellie? Next week, I will be absent from school for the majority of the week. I will

be at St Therese’s Catholic Primary School in Monto (brrrr!) to form part of the External

Validation Team for their School Review and Improvement Process. Please refer any queries

or concerns to either Mr Robertson or Miss McLennan in my absence.

Wishing you all a wonderful week, and a very happy Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop Feast

Day,

Kellie

APRE News:

Prayer Corner

Feast day of Australia’s first saint!

This Thursday we will celebrate the feast day of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop.

Story from the Life of Mary MacKillop:

“Mother Mary taught by her example. I remember how once an eccentric old gentleman was to be

tended – being unable to care for himself. Mother instructed the Sisters to brush and comb his hair and

long beard. Oh, our repugnance. And seeing it, Mother herself lovingly and gently did it all and then

took him elsewhere for further attention, leaving us humbled and ashamed.” (Sr Anne Joseph Waters)

Pause for Reflection:

With whom is God inviting me to keep an open heart?

Prayer:

God of tenderness you call all to share in your Trinity of love. May we, like Mary MacKillop open our

hearts to all whom we encounter this day. St Mary of the Cross, defending human dignity, pray for us.

Action:

Be open to the stranger who comes into your life today.

If you would like more information, there are several websites available:

www.marymackillopplace.org.au or for the Sisters of St Joseph, www.sosj.org.au

Baptism Thursday Congratulations to Emily and Bryce Harding who will receive the sacrament of baptism on Thursday as part of our Eucharist Mass to celebrate St Mary MacKillop.

APRE News (Cont’d) –

PREPARATION FOR THE SACRAMENTS OF CONFIRMATION AND EUCHARIST (First Holy

Communion) for primary-aged children who have been baptised will soon begin in the Catholic

Parish of Rockhampton South/including St Mary’s North Rockhampton. If you would like to know

more about how and when this will be done please come to an Information Evening for Parents

only on:

Date: Monday 10 August &Tuesday 11 August

Venue: St Joseph’s School Wandal – Herbert Street

Time: 5.30pm. – 6.30pm.

Parents need only attend one of the two sessions.

Scott Robertson – APRE

From the APC:

Janette

SPORT

12yrs Boys Cricket --Born 2003 or later

TRIAL DATE

Sunday 9th August

TIME

Sun: 10-00 – 3.00pm

VENUE

Frenchville State School Frenchville Road, North Rockhampton, Queensland 4701

TRAINING Saturday 22nd August 2015 2.30- 4.30pm (see note below) This time maybe extended if needed for selection process

Approximate cost if selected into team

TBA

DISTRICT MANAGER

Tyson Newell, Baralaba SS

DISTRICT COACH/CONVENOR

Peter Esposito, Moura SS Email: pespo1@eq.edu.au

ADDITIONAL INFO It is anticipated that the team will be picked at the Sunday trial. Should excessive numbers trial and this is not possible then Saturday 22nd will be used as a second trial date.

SPORT

12yrs Girls Cricket --Born 2003 or later

TRIAL DATE

Sunday 9th August

TIME

Sun: 9-00 – 11.30am

VENUE

Frenchville State School Frenchville Road, North Rockhampton, Queensland 4701

TRAINING Saturday 22nd August 2015 1.30 to 3.30pm (see note below)

Approximate cost if selected into team

TBA

DISTRICT MANAGER

Tyson Newell, Baralaba SS

DISTRICT COACH/CONVENOR

Peter Esposito, Moura SS Email: pespo1@eq.edu.au

ADDITIONAL INFO If there is insufficient numbers to select a team, interested girls will be still be able to trial for selection in the Capricornia team at the Gladstone trials.

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Get ready to catch the reading bug at the Scholastic Book Fair

Oceanarium!! Explore the coolest array of new books that are just

waiting for you to swim into. New titles and continuing series are

floating all over the place! We'll be launching this cheerful reading

celebration in the Library on Monday 17th August. We're also having a

special evening Family Event "Joey's in Pyjamas" on Thursday

20th August. Karen Westgarth – Librarian

High Tea - Tickets are selling fast! Almost Sold Out

Multi-draw Raffle – Tickets have been sent home today. Each family

is asked to sell five tickets at $1.00 each. Please return sold or unsold

by Friday 14th August.

List of Prizes and Our Wonderful Supporters so far:

Batman Chest of Drawers – Donated by Hagedorn Family

Beauty Pack – Terry White Chemist

1 hr Photo Shoot – Jo Upton Photography

Voucher - Leonard’s Allenstown

Voucher – Allenstown Square Meats

One Night’s Accommodation – Empire Rockhampton

Voucher – Sterling Motel

Capras Supportors Pack – Capras

Leather Clutch Wallet, Beach Throw and Bangles – Nomad Jones

Ladies Wallet – Feeney Family

Landscaping Voucher – Planned Landscaping Management

Massage Vouchers – Sapphire Massage

Voucher – Café Bliss

Family Pass – Koorana Crocodile Farm

Pedicure – The Wax Shack

Vouchers – Degani

Voucher – Va Voom

Scratchies – Springsure News and The Matthew’s Family

Voucher – Australian Country Living

Fine Wines – McGowran Lawyers

Cup & Saucer – Reid Family

Fine Wines – May Family

Hair Care Products (Men) –

Stefan

Hair Care Products – Stefan

Children’s Hair Care Products –

Stefan

Tote Bag – Stefan

½ Photo shoot – Jo Upton

Photography

Family Pass – Cooberrie Park

Wildlife Sanctuary

$25 Voucher Target – K Fishburn

Touch Football Player Nominations: A reminder that player nominations were due by

yesterday midnight. If you have missed the deadline please contact the school via

sjwl@rok.catholic.edu.au if your child still wishes to play as teams are being finalised today.

Thank you to all parents who have kindly volunteered their time and skills to coach our

children.

Woolworths Earn & Learn – A reminder that stickers and completed sticker sheets may be

dropped into the office or Allenstown Plaza (St Joseph’s School Wandal) box.

Secondhand Uniforms & Football Boots – Located in the Hall a number of Plain Navy jumpers

are available. Gold Coin Donation or as marked. With the Soccer and Touch season upon us a

number of secondhand boots are also available.

Podiatrist Assessment Year Two - On the Tuesday the 25th August a podiatrist will be coming

to conduct a free assessment of year two students during their scheduled PE classes. Students

will participate in their regular classes as per normal, while the podiatrist makes his

assessment based on observation. If parents do not wish their children to be a part of this

process could you please inform the school. Thank you. Sonya Murphy PE Teacher.

Sports Draw for Friday 4th August

Hockey – Birdwood Park Kalka Shades

1.00 – 1.15 Turf 3 Rton Grammar 1 v Wandal 2

Turf 4 Frenchville 1 v Wandal 4

1.20 – 1.35 Turf 1 Wandal 1 v St Mary’s 1

Turf 2 Frenchville 2 v Wandal 3

Grass 1 Wandal 5 v Glenmore 4

1.40 – 1.55 Turf 4 Wandal 2 v St Anthony’s

Grass 1 Wandal 4 v Frenchville 3

2.00 – 2.15 Turf 4 Wandal 1 v Glenmore 4

Grass 1 Wandal 3 v Glenmore 2

Grass 2 Wandal 5 v Park Avenue

Rugby –

TO BE ADVISED

Tuckshop News – A reminder to place your orders on a paper bag and enclosed money, if a bag is required

to be supplied please add an additional 10c per bag to cover costs. Please NO envelopes. Thank You, Gail

Brady.

Tuckshop Roster – Please check the app for the current roster.

Netball – Jardine Park

12.30pm Court 10 Jnr D Wandal v Waraburra

1.50pm Court 5 Snr C Wandal v The Hall

Please remember to bring all necessary equipment for Friday Sport. No phone calls will be made for

forgotten equipment. Students attending Friday sport are reminded not to order second break from

tuckshop.

Colts Rugby Union Club Junior Sign-on

Saturday 8th August 2015 1 pm – 3pm

TA Nutley Field

Knight St, Park Avenue

Ages 4 -17 years

For more information

Email: coltsrugby@hotmail.com

Ph: Jeff Ballinger 0428 794 296