14 Lawrence Street Phone: 07 4637 1555

PO BOX 1145 Week 4 - 19 February, 2015 Fax: 07 4637 1556

TOOWOOMBA Q 4350 Email: ssps@twb.catholic.edu.au

Dear Families,

SCHOOL BOARD—MONDAY, 23RD FEBRUARY—6:00pm in the staffroom

Next Monday night we have our first Board meeting for the year—I encourage any of our parents who are

interested in joining the Board to come along and have a look! The meeting will be in the staffroom from 6 to

7:30 pm. We look forward to seeing some new faces!

CONGRATULATIONS P & F EXECUTIVE FOR 2015!

Thank you to our outgoing 2014 executive for your contribution to St Saviour’s Primary School last year—your

work and support was very much appreciated Natalie Williamson, Peter Dennis, Alan Cumming and Kylie Van Der

Linden.

This year we welcome our new executive:This year we welcome our new executive:

President: President: Peter DennisPeter Dennis

Vice President: Vice President: Cathy CondonCathy Condon

Secretary: Secretary: Meaghan KeenMeaghan Keen

Treasurer: Treasurer: Alan Cumming (Treasurer assistants: Gavin Fuller and Russell Waldron)Alan Cumming (Treasurer assistants: Gavin Fuller and Russell Waldron)

RACE DAY 2015RACE DAY 2015

Date: Date: Saturday, 21st March Saturday, 21st March -- 2pm 2pm

Cost: Cost: $60 per person includes entry, entrée and main meal $60 per person includes entry, entrée and main meal

Tickets on sale nowTickets on sale now——purchase your tickets at the office or pay online.purchase your tickets at the office or pay online.

Bank account details are as follows:Bank account details are as follows:

St Saviour’s Primary School Race DaySt Saviour’s Primary School Race Day

BSB: 064446BSB: 064446

Account Number: 10230927Account Number: 10230927

Thank you to our families who have already provided gifts for our MultidrawThank you to our families who have already provided gifts for our Multidraw——for our new for our new

families we often ask families and wider community members to donate gifts of any value families we often ask families and wider community members to donate gifts of any value

eg. vouchers, vacuum cleaners, bottle of wine etc to use as prizes for the Race Day eg. vouchers, vacuum cleaners, bottle of wine etc to use as prizes for the Race Day

Multidraw raffleMultidraw raffle——You don’t have to be present at the Race Day to win these prizes either!You don’t have to be present at the Race Day to win these prizes either!

Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Wagners, Helloworld, New Hope Group, Hannas. Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Wagners, Helloworld, New Hope Group, Hannas.

Auction Prizes: Silent bid Auction Prizes: Silent bid

1.1. Dinner for 10Dinner for 10

2.2. Wooden Deck ChairsWooden Deck Chairs

3.3. Wheel barrow of AlcoholWheel barrow of Alcohol

Lucky Door Prize:Lucky Door Prize: Jewellery (Necklace) donated by Anessa Guy (Indulge Jewellery) Jewellery (Necklace) donated by Anessa Guy (Indulge Jewellery) Continued pg 2

St Saviour’s Primary School Newsletter “making a difference since 1863”

SCHOOL CONTACTS: OFFICE ADMIN STUDENT SUPPORT TUCKSHOP CONVENOR BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOLCARE

Mrs Donna Muir—Principal Christine Cosgrove Maria Dau Natasha Biggar Hall Thorpe Sports

Mrs Judy Smith—Assistant Principal APRE Julie Robinson ESL: Phone: 4638 7965

Mr Sam Hannant—Senior Middle Leader/PE Ann-Maree Ward

Mrs Anne Anderson—Librarian

From the Principal - Donna Muir

From the Principal continued……….Donna Muir

RACE DAY 2015 Multidraw tickets need to be returned to the office either sold or unsold before the Race Day on the 21st March. If

you would like any extra books of tickets to sell please come to the office - tickets will be sent home via your child the

following day. Thank you to those families and businesses who have kindly donated a prize towards our Multidraw

Raffle.

We thanks especially the following families and

businesses for their kind donations and

sponsorship towards our Race Day

Betta Electrical, Cranbrook Press, Toyworld,

Willows Health &Fitness,

Downs Office Equipment, Colmac Computers (Weston Family),

Indulge Jewellery (Guy Family), Fernwood Toowoomba,

Ballard Family, K&K Electrical, Allan Family (Katrina Allan)

Auction Prize - donated by

Derek Kirstenfeldt

P&F WELCOME BBQ

POSTPONED

Congratulations to our Under 10 girls who

came 1st at the Catholic Schools Swimming

Carnival U10 Age Group.

Pictured are Alex Sharpe, Georgie Coleman,

Tia Tresize and Sophie Bretz. Well done girls!

CONGRATULATIONS

From the APRE - Judy Smith

At the CARITAS Leadership Mass on Sunday our four Cap-

tains, Sophie, Marlowe, Daniel and Jordan represented our

school beautifully, along with leaders from about 10 other

local Catholic schools and colleges.

At the start of Mass they met the Bishop and the CARITAS

representative and then at the end of Mass they were

called forward to receive a CARITAS candle and bag of

resources to be used by the school.

Thank you to our students and their parents, who took the

time out of busy weekends to ensure their attendance.

Also thank you to the 16 members of the School Choir who

lead the congregation with the singing. They did a magnifi-

cent job! A special thanks to Miss Jo Cosgrove, Anita

McVeigh and Di Carrigan who coordinated the choir

performance.

Our next School Mass will be on Sunday March 15 at 9am.

ASH WEDNESDAY: On Wednesday this week, the season of

LENT began. Each class held a simple ceremony and the ashes

were distributed. Students have been reminded that during Lent we try and make some choices so that we can grow

to be a little more like Jesus.

We call it Ash Wednesday, because many, many Christians around the world receive a cross of ashes on their fore-heads. God’s people have used this powerful sign for hundreds of years. This cross of ashes tells family, friends and neighbours that we know that just like Zacchaeus, we are not perfect. We sometimes don’t do what God wants us to do. The story of Zacchaeus is retold via the link below, if you would like to revisit this story as a family.

https://vimeo.com/57088533

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM:– Reminders:- Bring a photo to your Cluster Group. This will be displayed in the Cathedral until the program con-

cludes. Saturday 14th and 21st March – 10:00 am Reconciliation dates. Let us know which date suits you and your

family. Payment ($50) due please to the school via me, Paula Wagner or the Parish Office. Please continue to commit to the Cluster group sessions. It is best to work within a group. Thanks to all for your wonderful support and commitment so far!

Enjoy your weekend Judy

General Notices

PINK RECORD CARDS: These cards now due! Please see the office if your family did not receive one. It is important that these be returned as soon as possible as these cards ensure that our records are kept up to date. VOLUNTEER FORMS: Please remember to return your Volunteer Forms to the office. You must be registered to commence any form of volunteer work within the school. There are two forms that need to be returned. OFFICE HOURS: Our office hours are from 8AM - 4.30PM Monday - Friday. Please be aware that before 8am the office is unattend-

ed therefore we would appreciate if all enquires could be made after 8am. Messages can be left on the school

answering machine regarding absentees etc.

Thank you for your understanding.

PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS - Monday, 23rd March

Interviews will be held in the Mercy Centre as per previous years. Interviews will need to be booked through our

Parent Teacher ONLINE service. All families will receive a letter and details of how to access this service. They will

start during the school day and finish in the evening. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend the interviews so

you can touch base with the classroom teachers and discuss how your child is progressing. Letters will be sent home

next week to all families outlining the process to book your interview time.

PHOTOS:

Thank you to all those families who returned their photo envelopes this week. The day ran very smoothly and it was

lovely to see the children all dressed so lovely on the day. For those children who were absent on the day, Owens

Photography will be returning next week to take their individual photos. We hope to have delivery of all photo

packages before the Easter holidays.

Congratulations Weekly Award Winners

The Clothing Pool will be open the following days and times for 2015.

WEDNESDAY MORNING 8AM – 8.30AM

FRIDAY MORNING 8AM – 8.30AM

Just a reminder that if you would like to sell any uniforms through the Pool, you must complete a form (available from the office or website) that outlines all the items you wish to sell. Our Clothing Pool convenors for this year are Cathy Condon, Leah Millward, Genevieve Chappell and Helen Henningsen. Please note that payments for any items through the Pool are strictly CASH only – no EFTPOS and payments must be made directly to the Pool not the office. Cathy Condon

Clothing Pool News Cathy Condon

HOUSE SHIRTS FOR PARENTS

Parents!! Would you like

to order your own House

Shirt for Sports Days/

Swimming Carnivals.

The cost of the shirt will

be $33.00.

Support you child’s

House!!

GORETTI

McAULEY

XAVIER

COOLOCK

Last Day for orders will

be THIS FRIDAY 20TH

FEBRUARY

General Notices continued

House Shirt Orders:

Friday will be the final day that orders will be accepted for any parents

wishing to purchase a House Shirt. Order forms are available from the

office and sizes are available to try on in the Year 6 classrooms.

P&F News

Welcome to our new Executive for 2015: President: President: Peter DennisPeter Dennis

Vice President: Vice President: Cathy CondonCathy Condon

Secretary: Secretary: Meaghan KeenMeaghan Keen

Treasurer: Treasurer: Alan Cumming Alan Cumming

(Treasurer assistants: Gavin Fuller and Russell Waldron)(Treasurer assistants: Gavin Fuller and Russell Waldron)

NEXT MEETING P&F TUESDAY 10TH MARCH 7.30PMNEXT MEETING P&F TUESDAY 10TH MARCH 7.30PM

Upcoming Events coordinated by the P&FUpcoming Events coordinated by the P&F

Pizza/Treat Days, Pie Drives, Trivia Nights, Fun Day and much much more.Pizza/Treat Days, Pie Drives, Trivia Nights, Fun Day and much much more.

From the Sports Desk Mr Sam Hannant Central Zone Swimming Carnival

The central zone carnival will took place on Tuesday

17th February at The Glennie School Aquatic Centre.

All children were in great spirits on the day and

competed to their fullest ability. Congratulations to the

following children who made the Central Zone Team to

compete at the Darling Downs Championships in

Gatton.

Marlowe Crosdale - Backstroke and freestyle

Darcy Conway—Backstroke

Lucy Bretz—Backstroke and freestyle

Zach Vellacott—Backstroke and freestyle

Luke Naumann—Backstroke and freestyle

Our Central Zone Swimming Team 2015

Tennis Lessons

Adolfo Garcia is holding tennis lessons for Year 1 and 2 students from St Saviour’s on Monday mornings before

school at the Groom Park Courts. He is also running tennis lessons on Monday afternoon at the Range Tennis Club.

Adolfo has now included an extra Monday morning and afternoon and also a Thursday lesson. Please see below:

Monday: 7.30-8.15am at Groom Park Courts and 3.20pm at Range Courts.

Monday: 3.20-4.05pm—Prep & Year 1, 4.05-4.50pm—Years 2,3 & 4, 4.50-5.35pm—Years 5 & 6.

Thursday: 3.20pm at Range Courts.

For further information contact Adolfo Garcia from Protenn Australia on 0412105303 or

adolfo.garciapro@gmail.com Please remember this is an outside of school activity.

Cross Country and Athletics Dates 2015

At this stage cross country is booked in for Thursday 26th March on the St Saviour’s Primary Oval. Athletics

dates have now been confirmed:

The 200m heats and 800m events for athletics are booked for Monday 22nd June from 9am—12pm—Confirmed

The full day athletics carnival is booked for Thursday 25th of June 2015—Confirmed

Peak 2 Park nominations at the office

If you would like to nominate you or your child to participate in Peak 2 Park next weekend please

see Julie at the office. She has nomination forms and is accepting payment. You can then collect

your bib from the office before the event.

This event is the first Sunday in March—NEXT WEEKEND.

Toowoomba Primary School Sport Trials

A letter was sent home recently outlining details for several Toowoomba trials. This letter went to Year Six Children

only as all trials are 12 years and under apart from netball and rugby league. Rugby league does have an under 10

trial. If your son or daughter missed this letter, please see Mr Hannant. If your son or daughter is not in year six and

you would like to have a chat about these trials, please see Mr Hannant.

Sam Hannant Middle School Leader - PE

Library Matters Anne Anderson The library has received some donations from school

families recently. Thanks go to Lyn Cain, Shyann

Bischof-Wallin and the Lewis family for the selection you see

to the right.

The library has videos on ancient civilisations and Australia’s

natural history to give away to a family who would be inter-

ested in these subjects and more importantly, still has the

technology to play video tapes! Please see the library staff if

you are interested.

For our Dads, Uncles, Grandfathers and

big Brothers

Take a look at this article and be empowered to do

something wonderful for the boys in your life!

http://theconversation.com/fathers-can-make-a-difference-in-getting-sons-to-read-35260

Happy Reading

Anne Anderson

Teacher Librarian

Mini Vinnies Pikelet Sale

Thanks for supporting this small fund raising effort by our members. We raised $37.40 towards our work

this year. A very special thank you goes to the parents who cooked pikelets and provided toppings.

Some excitement about their treat!

Reminders IMPORTANT DATES

TERM 1

February February 23

STUDENT WELCOME

PERFORMANCES

8.30AM

MERCY CENTRE

Board Meeting

March March 1

Peak 2 Park

March 15

School Mass

March 27

St Patrick’s Day

March 19

Toowoomba Show Holiday

March 21

School Race Day

March 23

Parent Teacher Interviews

March 26

School Cross Country

APRIL April 2

Term 1 finishes

April 3

Good Friday

April 20

Term 2 commences

Before and After School Care: - Please contact Hall-Thorpe Sports directly (Phone: 4638 7965 or Mobile 0438764752). Bookings Essential

Email admin@hallthorpesports.com.au Website www.hallthorpesports.com.au

School Banking: Each Tuesday. For information packs on becoming a school banker, please contact the office.

Prep Car Park - The Prep car park is strictly for the use of families with children in Prep. If you do not have a child in Prep then you are not to access the Prep drive-way or car park, unless walking in from Perth St. Please do not park in the Disabled Car Park at Prep. It is strictly for the families who need this facility.

Parents please remember to STOP at the sign in the Prep driveway. BUS ZONE PARKING: Please do not park in the Bus Zones. Police are monitor-

ing these parks closely. Tickets will be issued to those families parking in the bus zones.

The office is open from 8am - 4.30pm each week day. Payments towards Ipads can be made directly into the school bank account.

Please remember to use your surname and Ipad as description. Race Day tickets are now on sale!! Get your table together. Lost Property: Please check lost property - we have a large number of hats,

lunch boxes and other items in the lost property bin located outside 5L. All Ipad forms should now be returned to the office/classroom. Clothing Pool is open from 8am to 8.30am every Wednesday and Friday

morning. Our convenor for 2015 is Cathy Condon. Any donations or items for sale can be dropped off at the school office anytime. A completed form must be attached to items for sale; this form can be found on our website or the school office.

School back packs/water bottles/badges/visors are available to purchase from the office.

School Fees DUE 13th March. Assembly 1.30pm - All Welcome!!

Tuckshop News Natasha Biggar

Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who donate their time to help run the

tuckshop. This is an incredibly generous gift to our school and its students.

There is NO paper-bag ordering of tuckshop , all ordering is done via Flexischools.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY - PREP - YEAR 6

Cut off time for orders is 9:30am Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

VOLUNTEERS

A huge thank-you to all who have answered by call for new volunteers!! I look forward to working with you all.

MENU ITEMS FOR TERM 1 Fresh fruit salad cups will remain on the menu for Term 1 at $2. Hot dogs will be available for this term also and wombok salad, these items will be taken off for the cooler Terms. NEW ITEM – A snack pack has been added to the morning tea menu, it consists of rice crackers, carrot sticks, dried apricots and your choice of either avocado dip or cream cheese, at $2 it’s a great choice for a healthy morning tea!!! All pizzas will now be made fresh in the tuckshop. There are three to choose from – Bacon and Cheese, Ham and Pineapple and BBQ Chicken. They will remain at $2-20. Please let me know if there is something you would like to see added to the menu. I’m always looking to improve our menu and keep it fresh and hopefully exciting!!! Red heart lolly pops left over from Valentines Day will remain on the menu until sold out BIRTHDAY CUPCAKES - available again for 2015!! Birthday cupcakes are now available as a special order. These orders will need to be placed a week in advance through the school office. Special price for a Birthday order will be $1 each, with a minimum order of 20. Please advise of any dietary requirements.

ROSTER FOR TERM 1 2015 If you find the days you have been rostered on for are unsuitable can you please let me know as soon as possible.

WEEK 5 23/02/2015 Courtney Kruger 25/02/2015 Jenny Moloney Tracey Hatch 27/02/2015 Katrina Baker Tamara Webber

6 2/03/2015 Volunteer Needed 4/03/2015 Heidi Phillips Anna King 6/03/2015 Toni Steinhardt Leah Millward

7 9/03/2015 Volunteer Needed 11/03/2015 Tracey Barram Karen O'Brien 13/03/2015 Richelle Jefferey Rachel Sanders

1. Wheel Barrow Filled With Some of Your Favourite Alcoholic Beverages 2. Host Your Own Personal Dinner Party For 10 Guest Including Entrée, Mains & Dessert plus 6

Bottles Wine Catered by Chef Katrina Allan 3. Two (2) All Timber Australian Made Deck Chairs – made by Derek Kirstenfeldt

(Timber Grain Manufacturers)

1. Necklace Kindly Donated by Anessa Guy of Indulge Jewellery 2.

WE WISH TO THANK THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE 2015 RACE DAY:

Gold & Silver Race Sponsors

Auction Items

Lucky Door Sponsors

Race Tickets printed by

Bronze Sponsors

$50 Table Sponsorship

K & K Electrical Betta Electrical Cranbrook Press

Toyworld Willows Health & Fitness Downs Office Equipment

Colmac Computers (Weston Family) Fernwood Toowoomba

Ballard Family Allan Family (Katrina)