20 July 2016
Newsletter Articles
- APRE REFLECTION
- RELIGIOUS MATTERS
- SPORTING MATTERS
- CURRICULUM NEWS
- CLASSROOM NEWS
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY
- JOEY’S CAR WASH
- CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK MASS – SATURDAY, JULY 23RD
- ST JOSEPH’S ANNUAL HARMONY DAY - THURSDAY 28TH JULY
- LOST PROPERTY
- VOLUNTEERS INDUCTION SESSIONS
- UNIFORM SHOP
- FRIDAY PIZZA
- DRAKES SUPA IGA
- THECHAMBER PHILHARMONIA COLOGNE
- LADIES TENNIS
APRE REFLECTION
Welcome back to Term 3. During the week I was sent a lovely email from Mr. Kevin Hogan our Parish Manager. In the email Kevin passed on the blessings of a happy birthday to our school reminding me that the school has just turned 87 years old. Every week I am reminded of the vast physical changes that our school has undertaken over the last few years as many of our OLHC parishioners ask if they can have a guided tour of the school before or after mass.
Even though our school has experienced many outward changes and the curriculum has evolved to meet our modern day demands with the uses of technology, there are sure to be a few things that have not changed over the last 87 years. Some of the things that I am sure have not changed is that St Joseph’s Park Avenue Catholic School continues to be committed to providing a relevant and faith nourishing education for our students and although too many to list individually, there is a great width and depth to the many contributing factors of the catholic nature of our school. One of the great characteristics of our school is the generosity of the community and their ability to support those in need. Whether this is regularly supporting St Vincent DePaul, Project Compassion, or just supporting those in need within our own community, the catholic character of St Joseph’s Park Avenue is ingrained within the community of staff, parents and students for all to see over the last 87 years.
We all need to grow and change with the times, but it is important to remember and appreciate the things that we preserve and keep the same that make our school community so great.
A Prayer for St. Joseph’s Catholic School Park Avenue
Lord Jesus,
Bless St Joseph’s Park Avenue school, which we have
built
for the education of our young people.
Bless St Joseph’s students and teachers,
our parents, board members, P&F association, staff members,
and all who promote catholic education in our community.
May our youth grow in self-worth, mutual acceptance, and
personal responsibility before You and all Your people.
May this school always be a home of truth and wisdom,
of faith and good will toward all.
Through the prayers of St. Joseph, Our Lady Help of Christians & Saint
Mary of the Cross MacKillop, may this school help our community,
and build Your kingdom of justice, light, and peace.
Amen
Have a great week.
Regards
Bernard Fitzgerald
St. Joseph’s PA Acting Principal
RELIGIOUS MATTERS
Prayer Assembly
2H will be leading us in Prayer this Friday at 11:40am in Our Lady Help of Christians Church. The Year Two class will be focusing on the theme, ‘God, Who Made Everything’ and focusing on the beautiful gift of the world around us that God has asked us to look after.
All are welcome to attend.
Hope to see you there.
Catholic Sacraments of Penance (2016) & Confirmation Eucharist (2017)
All parents who wish their child/children to receive these Sacraments in 2016/2017 are invited to attend a parents only meeting on Tuesday, 02 August at 6:30pm in the Holy Family Church (Feez Street).
For more information, please contact Anne Wellings at the parish office (4928 2800) or Beryl Mills ( berylmills18@gmail.com ).
Regards
Bernard Fitzgerald
St. Joseph’s PA APRE
SPORTING MATTERS
ST JOSEPH’S PARK AVENUE CHALLENGE CUP 2016
Congratulations to both the Challenge Cup Netball and Rugby League teams that competed at a very rainy St Brendan’s College Yeppoon last week. Both teams performed very well with the Netballers coming 3rd after winning their pool and the Rugby League team also coming 3rd winning all of their pool games for a fifth year in a row. The students represented the school wonderfully and played with determination and sportsmanship.
St Patrick’s Emerald, being one of the largest schools in our Diocese, won both the Netball and Rugby League competitions and took out the overall Challenge Cup. The greatest accomplishment over the three days for St Joseph’s Park Avenue was the fact that Joeys ranked second overall in the Diocese out of 29 schools with both the combined 3rd place results in the football and netball. This for a school with just under 350 students is a truly mammoth achievement.
Well done again to all the players and coaches who trained and prepared for the event over many weeks. Thank-you to all of the parents who gave up their time over the three days to come down and support our school at such a wonderful event for Catholic Education. A wet, yet wonderful time was had by all.
JUNIOR TOUCH SEASON 2016
The Rockhampton Junior Touch Football Competition 2016 season commences on Saturday 20th August at the Cyril Connell Fields, North Rockhampton. The season runs to Saturday 19th November 2016 with breaks for school holidays.
The entire cost for the season is $60 per player with the third family member free. There is no extra to pay and the school will provide a playing shirt, which is to be returned to the team coach at the end of the season. We rely on parent volunteers t o coach our teams.
Each team must have an adult coach or manager. If there are insufficient coaches - teams will not be nominated. St Joseph’s has traditionally had a strong representation in this sport and hopefully with your support, this year will be no exception. Please consider helping out, even if you are new to the sport, there is a lot of help available for coaches.
Coaches and Managers need to have a current Blue Card, if you are not the holder of a Blue Card the school office will be able to assist with this.
If you have any queries please see Kerrie Tennyson at St Joseph’s.
Nomination forms will be coming home today (Wednesday 20-7-16) and are to be returned by Monday 1st August.
Regards
Bernard Fitzgerald
St. Joseph’s Park Avenue APRE
Friday Sport 22/07/2016
Netball
SNR B 1:10
St Joseph’s PA
v St Mary’s on court 5
SNR C 12:30
St Joseph’s PA v Gracemere on
court 1
SNR D 1:50
St Joseph’s PA v RGGS on court
5
JNR C 12:30
St Joseph’s PA v St Anthony’s
on court 9
JNR D 1:50
St Joseph’s PA v St Anthony’s on
court 7
All Netball games played at Jardine Park
Hockey
1:20
St Joseph’s PA 1 v
Frenchville 3 on Grass 4
St Joseph’s PA 3 v Crescent Lagoon 1 on Grass 3
1:00
St Joseph’s PA 2 v Glenmore 2 on Turf
1
2:00
St Joseph’s PA 1 v Lighthouse
Christian on Grass 2
St Joseph’s PA 3 v St Anthony’s 1 on Grass 1
1:40
St Joseph’s PA 2 v St Joseph’s Wandal
3 on Grass 4
All Hockey games played at Kalka Shades
Rugby League
6A 1:45pm
St Joseph’s PA
v Gracemere Giants @ Rocky High Top
5A 1:45
St Joseph’s PA v RGS @ Colts
5C 12:45
St Joseph’s PA v RGS @ Colts
All students will be required to wear a wide brimmed school hat and it is advisable to have a frozen water bottle each week.
CURRICULUM NEWS
Important Curriculum Dates
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Monday 1st August |
ICAS English |
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Monday 15th August |
ICAS Mathematics |
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Thursday 25th August |
Book Week Character Parade |
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
A reminder that Parent / Teacher interviews are currently occurring. If you have forgotten to book an interview through the office and would like the opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher please approach them to organise a time to meet.
LITERACY CORNER
Reading:
Learning to read involves children learning skills in comprehension, fluency, accuracy and expanding on their known vocabulary. This week’s skill comes under the heading of comprehension.
Strategy – Ask Questions throughout the Reading Process
Readers are actively involved in reading by asking themselves questions before, during and after reading thus increasing their comprehension of the text. Readers who ask questions during reading are actively engaged and thus tend to remember important details and information. While asking questions, readers are monitoring their comprehension.
Spelling:
Activity: Stick Words
Form your words using paddle pop sticks, toothpicks or pipe cleaners
Regards,
Deanne Senini
Assistant Principal Curriculum
CLASSROOM NEWS
3A
Before the holidays, the children wrote a poem about space. Last week the children took great pleasure in memorising, rehearsing and presenting their poems to the class. Check them out!
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Talking Planets and Astronauts I think I saw a talking planet? And I saw an astronaut. Then I saw a spacemaggot And then I had an astrothought. “Ha ha ha” said a voice. Anyway it doesn’t bother me. No wait it’s Mr. Joice. Oh no now I can’t see. Bang! Help we’re spinning. Our ship is losing. Wait and now we’re winning. We won with some bruising. Oh no let’s run. Our ship is gonna blow! Quick save the bun. Now we’ve got to go. By Oscar |
The Fight on Mars I was about to go to space. In my brand new spaceship. I was flying to my base. The ship started flipping then took a dip. I finally landed on Mars. I could see something in sight. I saw an ALIEN around some stars. The alien saw me and wanted a fight. Instead of fighting each other. I thought of a race. The alien took cover. But I took the chase. I won the race. The alien started to chase. But I locked my base. And the alien locked himself in a case. By Joshua |
The Big Spaceship I got into my spaceship. And I travelled far. Then my spaceship started to flip. Then the spaceship started to fall on a star. I can see the hot sun. We are going to crash into the moon. We are going to crash into the sun. The spaceship crashed into a star. People saw me hit a bird. Into the moon and the sun. They gave me food and water. My friend found me and we went back to the moon. By Laria |
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Space I got into my spaceship. And I travelled far. Then my spaceship started to drip. The spaceship had a surprise inside, a car! The spaceship was lost in space. The space savers are coming. The space savers made a base. The space savers found the spaceship. The space savers saved the day. The space savers told the spaceship pilot to go back to earth. They went to earth. They were safe. By Antwan |
I Love Space!! When I fly off into space. I see lots of meteorites. Ah look there’s more food I think I have space. I’m a little hungry I think I’ll have some bites. When I’m finished my eats. I’ll get quite bored. I think I’ll put on some music and dance to the beats. Now I’m still bored. When I’m finished dancing. I get quite tired. I think I’ll do some prancing. Wow I’m very, very tired! I’ll eat some donuts. Mmmm yum. Anyway I’m allergic to nuts. Wow! this is so yum. By Jaida |
I Saw an Alien I saw an alien. On the moon. Its name is Lien. It looks like a baboon. I saw an alien. On venus. Its name is lein. It looks like a benus. I saw an alien. On Plurlo. Its name is Lien. It looks like a hero. I saw an alien. On the sun. Its name is Lien. With his son on the moon. By Lacey |
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Going Into space I got into my space ship. And I travelled far. Hope it doesn’t flip. Hope there is no car. Hope I don’t run out of fuel. Hope I don’t crash. It’s pretty cool. I hope it doesn’t flash. By Mia |
Space Aliens I want to go up to space. I heard it is full of planets. I hope to find a case. I hope the aliens aren’t full of manners. They live on a planet called Drool. They are so dumb. I hope they have a pool. I hope they don’t have a funny looking thumb. By Mikaela |
Spaceship I got into my spaceship. And I travelled far. I hope it doesn’t drip. Hold on to the bar. I can see the moon. The moon is so cool. I will listen to a tune. I hope I don’t drool. I feel like a tool. What if it turns right. I might even be a fool. Are you going to the moon? I might. By Sydney |
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Space Adventure I wish I could fly. Onto the moon. In that sky. I hope to soon. Out to space. I’ll shout I CAN FLY. In that place. I’ll be so happy to fly. I would zoom up. To the sky. I’d take my pup. Flying high. But he’s too shy. I’d love to fly. In that sky. Life would be very at ease. I hate space that’s a lie. All the people will be pleased. By Madalyn The Black Hole In a Black hole there is a mole. It has lots of shoes. It also has coal. The black hole is in space and it has tens The hole has a face and don’t forget your pens. By Cooper |
The Moon On the Moon. There are lots of rats. And lots of doon. And also lots of bats. I don’t know how they survive like a cow. On the planet Pow. They may as well take a dive. I don’t know why they would take a dive. Maybe because they’re dirty. Why would a bat take a waterslide. To its cave, that is dirty. By Riley |
The Mystery Spaceship I was flying in my ship. I was going to jump out. I just remembered I forgot to eat my chip. I walked over I felt something. I fell over and bit my lip. I found my belt. I put my belt on my hip. My spaceship started to melt. My spaceship started to drip. My belt started to melt. And so did my hip. Even the moon started to melt. By Hannah M |
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The Rocket The Rocket blasted off into space. At the back there was a huge fire. There was a huge space race. There we found a huge wire. We kept going but we were heading for the sun. It was getting very hot. We had to run. And the wood in the space ship was starting to rot. Then the wood caught on fire. Then I saw a bun. I caught a glimpse of a wire. I had to stop the fire. I had a whole lot of fun. By Callan |
The Space Rocket I went to my Space Rocket. I went to get some tea. Oh no! It ripped my best pocket. When I was starting to drink I saw a bee. I went out of the space ship. I went out of the door. I went to Mars I saw the ship flip. And I got my pocket. I came back from Mars. I got favourite pocket. But I brought back too many bars. I love my old rocket. By Ayla |
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The Planet Zoon I search for the Planet Zoon. But there is no sight of it. Planet Zoon is near the Moon. People there like to knit. I finally found it. Also a friend called Doom. And I saw people knit. But Doom liked to Zoom. So I went to zoom. I also knit a jumper. I followed Doom. And saw a Dumper. I went back to Planet Zoon. But I got stuck. I was near the Moon. Now I’m in a muck. I was in sticky goo. I called for Doom. The goo started turning blue. Then Doom went to zoom. Finally he found me. He started pulling. I also had a cup of tea. Then some Aliens started bullying. By Xavier Up In Space There is a black hole. The black hole is up in space. In the black hole lives a black mole. In space is a bright hot sun. The bright hot sun is the biggest shape. The sun is hot,, I guess it is fun. I hope the sun doesn’t come out too late. By Ella |
THE PLANET Im finding a new planet. I find a monster instead. The monster’s name is Janet. She got a bump on the head. I’m finding a new planet. I find the planets lead. The leads name is Glanet. Glanet loves Ned. I find the planet. I find the head. And I find Janet And I find Ned. By Lilyarnah |
How Earth, Sun and Moon Became Fat. Bang! What was that? Earth come over here. Sun it was you getting fat. And by the way I’m drinking beer. Bang! what was that? Earth you’re in trouble now. Because you’re getting fat. And I don’t care how. Moon is getting fat now. Don’t ask me why. No one cares how. Go ask a fly. Mars says no one cares why you are fat. As you can see I’ll whack you with a bat. And don’t say no to me. By Hayley Sky, Space and Jokes Moon, Earth and Sun are all in the middle of space. When I figured that out I made a joke. I thought of a super alien race. Until someone gave me a poke. It was my big sister Drum. She’s some how drunk. She’s a little dumb and she’s a little space punk I turned around and I poked her back. An alien appeared and I called the exterminator. The exterminator pulled out a dirty old sack. He was famous that space terminator His name was Jack. By Nicholas |
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WE ARE ON A SPACE TRIP My trip is on now i muttered. On no something made us flip. Onto mars the ship fluttered. Lets hope I don’t drip. I think space has a dome around Mars. Oh no there is something wrong with the ship. I think I can see the stars. I think the ship is starting to dip. We were going to fix the ship. I hope isn’t wet. I think we should find a clip. Before we leave on our jet. By Harrison The Alien on the Moon I read a book last night. It was all about an alien. It got a bit scary. I got a fright. My favourite alien was Nailen. In my dream I got a rocket. And I blasted off into space. Then I felt something weird in my pocket. On the moon I found an alien with some lace. I thought he was going to wrap me up. But he wasn’t, he was a nice alien. He even had a cool alien pup. The pup’s name was Lalien. By Chloe |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Congratulations to the following students and staff that will celebrate their birthday this week and celebrated their birthday last week. They are: Mackenzie Lauga (5C), Cairon Smith (PW), Maiya White (PW), Isabel Harth (PW), Hudson Doblo (2H), Izabella Darwin (PM), Brenten Haigh (4M), William Whiting (4H), Bailey McLaughlin (3T), Flynn Assay (2H), Katie Nucifora (5C), Holly DeCourcy (6Bl), Logan McLoughlin (4H), Mrs Mooney (4M) and Mrs Agius (Library). Have a great day.
JOEY’S CAR WASH
On the 23rd of July, St Joseph’s is having a car wash from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
We are also having a Sausage Sizzle.
- Small vehicles are worth $10,
- Large vehicles $15.
So if your car needs a wash, head to St Joseph’s School, Park Avenue on the 23rd of July.
Come on down and get that car cleaned!
See you there!
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK MASS – SATURDAY, JULY 23RD
To mark the commencement of Catholic Education Week, there will be a special Mass for all Rockhampton Catholic Schools held in St Joseph’s Cathedral on Saturday the 23rd of July.
The Mass will commence at 6.00pm and each school in our Diocese is asked to have representation from both the Staff and Student Body in order to mark the occasion.
Our attendance as a school community at this Mass is recognition of the invaluable contribution of Catholic Education in both our Diocese and the St. Joseph’s Park Avenue community.
This particular mass does tend to run a little longer than a regular weekend mass and in the past it has tended to run for approximately and hour and a half. A light supper consisting of pizza and a sausage sizzle will be on offer in the Cathedral Close after mass.
Parents are more than welcome to attend and it would be lovely if we could all sit together as a school community, however it would be preferable that students attending the Mass be dressed in their formal school uniform.
Hope to see you there
ST JOSEPH’S ANNUAL HARMONY DAY - THURSDAY 28TH JULY
Once again our Annual Harmony day is on; this day is all about celebrating, recognizing and increasing awareness of Indigenous culture. Our day begins with a morning liturgy presented by our Indigenous students in the church at 9am. Throughout the morning all classes will attend sessions by a variety of guest speakers and local community organizations. The school will provide each student with a sausage on bread for first break but we would still encourage our students to bring along their own lunch and afternoon tea.
During the second session our students will watch some traditional dance performed by Emmaus College students.
Just a reminder that there will be no tuck-shop available on the day.
If possible parents and friends are encouraged to come along and help celebrate.
LOST PROPERTY
At the end of last term and last week, a large amount of lost property has accumulated. If your child or children has misplaced their shirt, shorts, shoes, socks, jumpers, lunch boxes or water bottles, this is where they will be. Lost property is located at the back door of the office.
Please name ALL of your child’s belongings, so when it is “misplaced’, it will be easier to return to them.
VOLUNTEERS INDUCTION SESSIONS
WPH&S Volunteers Inductions are necessary for the safety of your children. Therefore we ask that all parents who generously volunteer their time to the school, either in a classroom or in the tuckshop, attend a very brief induction regarding maintaining a safe environment for the children of St. Joseph’s.
These sessions only take about five minutes and are available after assembly on a Monday morning with Deanne Senini, or with Ray Carrington on Thursday afternoons from 1:30pm - 3:30pm. Tracy Wren will also be conducting induction sessions in the tuckshop, if you are helping out in there.
Thanks,
Ray Carrington
UNIFORM SHOP
Our uniform shop is run by VOLUNTEERS of the school and is open
Monday morning from 8:15- 8:45
and
Tuesday afternoon from 2:45 - 3:15
Friday morning 8:15 – 8:45
Please feel free to drop by any uniforms you no longer need to sell. Proceeds can go back to you or you can donate it back to the P & F.
FRIDAY PIZZA
Meatlovers, Chicken and Aioli and Hawaiian Pizza are available every Friday for $1.50/slice. Please have your order in a Brown Paper Bag with your name, class and order on it, with the money in side.
Please use a brown paper bag with child’s name and class written on the front.
TUCKSHOP IS UNAVAILABLE ON FRIDAYS
DRAKES SUPA IGA
Simply scan your Drakes Supa IGA key tag and the checkout with your groceries, and automatically 1 cent of every dollar you spend goes to the Cathedral Conservation Fund.
Key tags are available from the office, local church or Drakes stores. Put it on your car keys so you remember to use it.
Key tags can be used at any Drakes Supa IGA supermarket in Queensland. Currently in our Diocese Drakes stores are located at
- Glenmore (North Rockhampton) Gladstone
- Emu Park Toolooa Street
- Calliope Sun Valley
THECHAMBER PHILHARMONIA COLOGNE
The Chamber Philharmonia Cologne will present a concert on:
Wednesday 27th July 2016 at 7.30 pm in St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Rockhampton
Tickets are $ 35 - Adults, $ 30 – Seniors & Pensioners, $ 25 – Students & Children
Tickets can be pre-purchased via the link below or at the door, one hour prior to the performance
http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/
In 2015, the Chamber Philharmonia of Cologne filled St Joseph’s Cathedral with beautiful music.
Would you please advertise this concert in your newsletter and mark this date in your diary as we prepare to welcome the Chamber Philharmonia back to the Diocese.
LADIES TENNIS
Tennis Rockhampton would like to invite ladies of all ages and standards to the Region Tennis Centre on Lion Creek Road for FREE ladies tennis coaching. Program will run from 19th of July to the 2nd August every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 8:30pm.
Tennis Rockhampton also offers junior and senior coaching 6 days a week. We cater for all ages and standards with group, squad and private lessons available.
If you would like any more information on any programs we offer or would like to book a spot please phone Glenn on 0407 693 900 or Paul on 0431 229 146.