14 June 2018

Dear Parents,

This term has been an extremely busy one for us at Emmanuel, but it has been one

in which we have been able to demonstrate how well we work together as a team –

students, teachers and parents. Thank you to the many parents who speak so

positively about our school and the care that the staff take of the children each and

every day.

In the last few weeks I have been interviewing many families who are seeking

enrolment for Prep in 2019 at our school. Many of these families have spoken about

the fine reputation our school holds in the community as well as the

recommendations that our current and past families have given them about

Emmanuel being a nurturing community. It is wonderful to hear how some of these

families have ‘family friends’ at the school and they are impressed by what they have

been told about Emmanuel.

Whenever our students are on excursions or represent our school out in the

community, we receive wonderful feedback about our children’s behaviour and

manners. They really do stand out as articulate and polite children. It is always

heartening to receive so many generous affirmations from our families, be it in

relation to the safety of the children or the dedication of the teachers to providing

engaging learning opportunities. The staff are very appreciative of the support that

you give to them and the partnership that they have in working with you to build this

wonderful Emmanuel community. I hope that you are as proud to be a part of this

community as we are.

My appreciation and thanks to you as parents, for your valuable role as the primary

educators of your child and to the staff, a dedicated team of professionals who give

so generously of their self, their skills and their time.

Wishing you every blessing for the coming week,

Geraldine Rostirolla (Principal)

Term Planner June

Tues 19: Half-Day Athletics

Carnival

Wed 20: Athletics Carnival

Thurs 21: Show Holiday

Fri 22: Pupil Free Day

Fri 29: Last Day of Term

July

Mon 16: Back to School

Term 3

PUPIL FREE DAY

Friday 22 June

NO tuckshop

available on

Wednesday, 20

June due to

Athletics Carnival

SEVEN WONDERS – A REFLECTION

A group of primary school children were asked to list

what they thought were the "Seven Wonders Of The

World." Though there were some disagreements, the

following choices received the most votes:

1. Egyptian Pyramids

2. Great Wall of China

3. Christ the Redeemer Statue

4. Machu Picchu

5. Taj Mahal

6. The Colosseum

7. Stonehenge

While collecting the votes, the teacher noticed that one

student was still working on her paper. She asked the

girl if she was having trouble with her list. The girl

replied, "Yes, a little bit. I can't quite make up my mind

because there are so many."

The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and

maybe we can help you."

The girl slowly read "I think the "Seven Wonders Of The

World" are:

1. To see

2. To hear

3. To touch

4. To taste

5. To feel

6. To laugh

7. To love

“The most precious things in life cannot be built by

hand or bought by man.”

(Author Unknown)

ALL ABOUT EMMANUEL Sr Noelene’s recent visit has inspired a new Emmanuel themed newsletter item, which will allow us to share our story and describe our identity. It will be a great way for us to recall school history and celebrate belonging to this wonderful community. Be sure to look for it each week.

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS This weekend our parish family will gather with Bishop

Michael McCarthy to celebrate the Sacrament of

Confirmation. Please pray for the students involved in

the programs as they complete their preparations and

receive the sacrament. All classes have been praying

for the large number of Emmanuel students who will be

Confirmed. It should be a weekend of wonderful

celebrations.

Students preparing for

Confirmation through the St

Joseph’s Parish are

reminded to attend a

practice for the

Confirmation Ceremony

tomorrow, Friday 15 June,

at 3:30pm.

PREP LITURGY The Prep Liturgy that was to be celebrated on Tuesday

26 June has been postponed. New date to be advised.

PEER SUPPORT Last Friday our Peer Support activities focused on

choices. Students worked together to identify kind and

unkind choices and investigate how words and actions

can affect others. They enjoyed playing the ‘KINDNESS

is a CHOICE’ board game.

Tomorrow’s activities will

encourage students to appreciate

acts of kindness and to pass

kindness on to others.

VIRTUE OF THE

FORTNIGHT –

CONSIDERATION “A little consideration, a little thought of others,

makes all the difference.” (Eeyore - A. A. Milne)

Consideration is being thoughtful about other people. It

is thinking about how your words and actions affect

them and caring about how they feel. It is paying

attention to what other people like and don’t like and

doing things that give them happiness.

“Blessed is one who adds to the happiness of

another.” (Unknown)

Noeleen Kliese

Assistant Principal Religious Education (Acting)

Celebration of Sacrament of Confirmation

Friday 15 June 6:00pm St Brigid’s Church

Saturday 16 June 6:00pm St Joseph’s Church

Sunday 17 June 7:30am St Brendan’s Church

Sunday 17 June 9:00am St Joseph’s Church

Religious Education

NAIDOC WEEK

During the second week of the school holidays (6 – 13 July), the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community will celebrate NAIDOC week. NAIDOC week is an annual celebration that is held across Australia during the month of July. It celebrates the unique history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and is celebrated by all Australians. Each year a theme is chosen to help celebrate NAIDOC Week. This year’s theme is ‘Because of Her, We Can’. The 2018 theme proudly acknowledges and honours the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who have and continue to make invaluable contributions to our communities, our families, our rich history and our nation. www.naidoc.org.au How can we celebrate NAIDOC in our school community?

Participate in the planned activities in your school.

Attend NAIDOC Liturgy on 23 July 2018 9:30am at St Joseph’s Parish North Mackay.

Share your stories with each other of Indigenous women who have made a significant impact in your life.

Karlie Tatchell Regional Indigenous Education Liaison Officer

An Important Notice for our OSHC Families

TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR FAMILIES TO

TRANSITION TO THE NEW SUBSIDY

Dear Families,

You can do your assessment through myGov using your

Centrelink online account. Or, through the Express Plus

Centrelink mobile app.

This is important, because if you don’t do your

assessment, your child care fee assistance may be

disrupted and/or you may have to pay full fees.

Please do this as soon as possible. To find out more,

visit education.gov.au/childcare or watch this short

video: youtube.com/watch?v=8q6sTeqWkcY.

MATHS OLYMPIAD

Week 8 Maths Question (3 minute time limit!):

Find the sum of all two-digit whole numbers that have 2

as the units digit

ANSWER: 468

Week 9 Maths Question (3 minute time limit!):

Suppose five days before the day after tomorrow was

Wednesday. What day of the week was yesterday?

Answer in next week’s newsletter!

Mrs Amanda McDonald (APA)

The following students were awarded book prizes for their creativity in last week’s Book Fair Competition. Congratulations to the many students who participated in this competition as all of your artwork contributed to making the library come alive for Book Week. It is wonderful to see so many families taking this opportunity to add to their home libraries, and reinforcing the value and importance of reading. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Ms Turner for her hard work in preparing and co-ordinating the Book Fair. Book Fair Competition Winners 2018 Prep Lincoln Street Prep R Year 1 Tristan Trannore 1G Year 2 Ashton Trott 2W Year 3 Indie Turner 3P Year 4 Amelia Webber 4S Year 5 Grace Schembri 5B Year 6 Matthew Shanks 6W

Janine Refalo Assistant Principal Curriculum (Acting)

RUGBY LEAGUE

Yesterday saw the final of the 2018 John Paap

Interschool Rugby League Competition. Emmanuel took

on their closest rivals, North View State School. The

team knew it was going to be a tough game as cross-

fence bragging rights were up for grabs. It was a

fantastic match however on the final whistle Emmanuel

went down 18 to 16. Congratulations to every student

for their talent and skill shown, as well as the way they

played each and every game. A big thank you goes to

Mr Battaia for all his time and effort supporting the team

this year.

High Jump Nominations

In accordance with the Australian Track & Field Coaches Association it is a requirement that all primary school students participate in high jump using the Scissor technique. Provision will only be made for the Fosbury Flop technique if a letter by a certified coach accompanies the student before the day of competition. This letter must include the Coach’s name and contact number and when the instruction took place. Any queries may be directed to Mr Cureton Emmanuel HPE Teacher via the office.

Spotlight on Sports

Curriculum Corner

INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

This term the children have been practising their athletic skills in preparation for the Emmanuel Athletics Carnival which will be held next week. Some of the field events will be held on TUESDAY 19 JUNE on Father Carroll Oval at 12:40pm. The remainder of events will occur on WEDNESDAY 20 JUNE. Prep students will run a non-competitive sprint event. Years 1-3 will participate in a sprint event, novelty games and activities, which will take place on the Emmanuel lower playground area. Following the sprint races all Prep, Year 1 and 2 students will return to their classrooms under the supervision of their teachers for the remainder of the day. NO students from Prep, Year 1 or 2 will remain on the oval after their sprint race has finished. Further reminders:

There will be no tuckshop on Wednesday. Students need to bring their lunches and water bottles

Sports uniform to be worn or house colour collared shirt is acceptable

Slip Slop Slap; school hat to be worn Thank you to those who have volunteered their time at the carnival. You will be contacted shortly with further information on your allocated job. Please note that our teachers will be officiating events on the day. We appreciate all parental support, however we ask that parents remain out of the official zones and stay within the allocated spectator areas. When not competing in events, children have been instructed to remain in their house area, to encourage and cheer-on their fellow team-mates. Thank-you for your support. Glen Cureton HPE Teacher

PUPIL FREE DAY

Friday 22 June

Community Notices

Prep Taya O'Brien Braxton Ingram Eldho Anuji

Liliana Langford Kayden Rodgers Tyler Tanner

Year 1

Emelia Turner Lacey Chivers Skylah Baretta

Rhys Hudson Eva Dolphin Connor Woodwell

Year 2

Summer Deguara Thomas Sacca Madeline Marks

Hudson Stafford Billy Anderson

Year 3

Bindert Hovinga Lincoln Abela Blake Hudson

Harrison Hayes Sonny McGovern

Year 4

Shane McIntyre Annika Wallace Zarvy Newton

Masey Kelly Alexus Hall Ava Northam

Year 5

Bryden Murdoch Connor Muscat Murray Macgroarty

William Carless John Suter Eryn De Pinto

Year 6

Jayda Ah-Wong Saniya Vineed Brodie Smith

Harrison Deguara Cohen Ross

Principal’s Awards

Tuckshop Roster – Week 10 Monday 18 June Ailsa Stafford Tuesday 19 June Donna Simpson Wednesday 20 June Athletics Carnival

(NO TUCKSHOP) Thursday 21 June SHOW HOLIDAY Friday 22 June PUPIL FREE DAY

Thank You

OSHC

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