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- Week 8 Term 3
- Save The Date for St Gregory's Art Show
- Library News
- School Community Council Open Meeting
- An Evening with Bluey Creator Joe Brumm
- Think Outside The Square Art Exhibition
- TeamKids Holiday Program
- Go4Fun Online
- Queanbeyan Evening Branch CWA Year 7 Education Grant Scheme
- National Film and Sound Archives Screenings
- The Athlete's Foot School Rewards
- Women's Retreat Day
- Staying Connected When Emotions Run High
- Basketball Training Camp
- Family Engagement in Faith
- Family Engagement in Faith
Dear Parents, Carers and Friends,
We are getting ready to commence building class groups for 2025. If you wish to raise concerns regarding the placement of your children in particular classes, please put your concerns in writing to me by Friday of Week 2, Term 4 (25th October). All requests will be considered when classes are determined however cannot be guaranteed. Requests for grouping of friends is not necessary as the teachers will ensure each student has friends in their class the following year. The schools ‘Class Allocation Statement of Practice’ is on the website for parents to refer to should you have any questions about how classes are determined each year.
The Father’s Day celebration at the end of Week 6 was very well attended this year and a fabulous success. Thanks to everyone who was able to join us on the morning and thanks also to Red Barron and the Damianakis and Vidovich families for the fabulous catering. I look forward to celebrating again next year.
TeamKids are holding the Lunchtime Legends again this Thursday at second break. It is a bit of fun for the students in the hall so please encourage your child to join in. All students are welcome to participate, they don’t need to be students who attend TeamKids. TeamKids is also taking registrations for the Vacation Program if you need any care over the coming school holidays. Care is available from Friday 27th September until Monday 14th October as they offer care on the pupil free days as well as during the holiday period. For more information, please call 1300 035 000 or visit the TeamKids website at https://www.teamkids.com.au/venues/st-gregorys-primary-oshc/.
Congratulations to the 29 students who participated in the Northern Region Athletics carnival on Tuesday 27th August. All our students certainly should be proud of their efforts. Congratulations and best wishes to the 19 students who have progressed to the Mackillop Athletics Championships at Homebush on 25th September.
Thanks for your support of the Lap-a-thon on the day and through raising funds for the school by collecting donations which are due on the 18th of September so that the winning classes can be announced at the Week 9 GIFT Assembly. It was a wonderful day that the children thoroughly enjoyed participating in. An extra thank you to Ben Mills and Mick Cronin from the community council for all their work organising and cooking the BBQ, thanks to the parents, Grandparents and TSC for cooking and serving lunch for us all. We do also need to thank Steve Imrie for the music and Jonny Warren Properties for also supporting the day.
Last week was Week 7 of term and as a school we dedicate week seven to families. We do not set homework but rather encourage family time as the priority for the week. In the busyness of current day life, it is important to take time to slow down and enjoy being together. If you were not able to find the time last week, I encourage you do seek sometime in the coming weeks to enjoy a game together or some fun in the outdoors as it warms up nicely.
We had Georgina Manning conduct a parent session at the end of Term 2 and this term a staff session for supporting students’ wellbeing. Georgina provided many good ideas and there are others on her Peaceful Kids website. One interesting article talks about letting your children be bored and having to create their own fun away from electronics of course. The link below will take you to this article if you’re interested in finding out more.
We have our ‘Open Classrooms’ this afternoon from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Please drop in with your child to see what they have been up to at school. The students love showing their work off to their parents and carers. It is also an opportunity for you to have a quick chat with the class teachers. On Friday evening and Saturday morning many of our Year 6 students received the sacrament of confirmation at St Raphael’s Church. At Confirmation the priest or Archbishop places his hands over each baptised candidate and prays that the Holy Spirit will fill them with the gifts of the spirit. Each candidate is also anointed with Holy oil on their forehead. During the preparation period leading up to confirmation the students select a saint who inspires them by the way they lived their life and this saint’s name becomes the student’s confirmation name. The two liturgies were very special, and I congratulate all the students who took this beautiful step in their faith journey.
This week please join me in praying for our families, especially for those families in our community who are struggling in this time and for those who have recently lost loved ones from their families.
We bless your name, O Lord,
for sending your incarnated Son, Jesus Christ,
to become part of a family,
so that, as he lived his life,
he would experience its worries and its joys.
We ask you, Lord,
to protect and watch over the St Gregory’s community and all families,
so that in the strength of your grace
its members may enjoy the gift of your peace,
and, as the Church alive in the home,
bear witness in this world to your glory.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Have a blessed week.
Tiffany Reedy
LIBRARY TIMETABLE FOR TERM 2
There have been a few changes to the timetable for Library lessons at Macquoid St only. This is the updated schedule:
Mon: 6R, 3G, 2W*
Tues: 5B, 6B, 2R*
Wed: 6G, 3R, 4W, 2B*
Thu: 4G, 3B, 4B, 2G*
Fri: 5R, 5G, 3W, 4R
* All students in Year 2 MUST have a library bag if they would like to borrow books for home
2024 NSW PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE - IS NOW CLOSED!
Well done to all of the students that successfully complete the 2024 Premier's Reading Challenge. The challenge is now CLOSED.
From the 184 students registered for this year's challenge, we had 167 of these students complete the challenge - what a great result!
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL!
All certificates will be issued towards the end of term 4.
Congratulations to the following students who have completed this year's Challenge since the last newsletter:
Kindergarten: Georgina M
Year 1: Elizabeth M
Year 2: Hilary R
Year 3: Maddison L
Year 5: Brianna T
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR (LOWE ST LIBRARY)
The winners of the Book Fair competitions were:
Magical creatures/objects:
Kindergarten: Harvey G (KR) & Mila G (KG)
Year 1: Sophia C (1R) & Lance M (1W)
Colouring Competition:
Kindergarten: Brandon D (KB) & Leni S (KB)
Year 1: Charlie B (1R) & Xavier L (1B)
BOOK WEEK:
The winners of the Lowe St Book week colouring competition were:
Kindergarten: Flynn Haskins 1R & Hugh Williams KS
Year 1: Kenzie E (KG) & Vienna L (1S)
BOOK CLUB
The latest Scholastic book club has been received and distributed to the students - please contact me asap if you have not received your order.
SPACE! Outer space or inner space? Shared space or private space? A noisy space? Perhaps a quiet space? Whatever you prefer, engage your creative headspace and join us for the 3rd annual Outside the Square art competition at the Queanbeyan Hive as part of the 2024 QPRC Arts Trail.
All Child entries will receive a free ticket to see "Suitcase Universe!" an interactive clowning performance!
Go to https://events.humanitix.com/outside-the-square-exhibition-3
Come along and experience the TeamKids difference:
- Learn new skills
- Qualified and REMARKABLE Educators
- Digital detox with our no screens policy
- Delicious and nutritious morning and afternoon snacks
- CCS-approved care
Head to https://downloads.teamkids.com.au/st-gregorys-primary-school.pdf to check our St Gregory's Primary's program and secure your spot today.
Queanbeyan Evening Branch CWA Year 7 Education Grant Scheme
The Queanbeyan Evening Branch Country Women’s Association are reaching out to provide information regarding a Year 7 Education Grant Scheme that is available to children that live in the Southern Tablelands area and are to complete Year 6 at the end of 2024.
They are approaching the primary schools in the Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council (QPRC) area to see if each would be interested in participating in the scheme.
The Southern Tablelands Group of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW offers 15 Education Grants of $250 to students completing Year 6 (Primary School) each year.
Applications are required from each candidate student, along with a reference from the student’s Principal supporting their application and a letter from the student which tells the selection committee about themselves and their future plan, about their commitment to school life and the community and how the Grant will assist them
Applications close 11 October 2024, however given the school term ends 27 September 2024, we are requesting applications be in to our Branch by then.
Once received, a selection panel of five CWA members and one independent person will determine the outcomes of the applications.
For more information, please see enclosed a:
- Education Grant Application Form and Criteria – attached to this newsletter.
They are more than happy to meet in person to discuss the grants, and any ways in which we can assist with the process. Alternatively they can also be contacted by phone or email at the below.
Shiloh Middlemiss
Secretary
Queanbeyan Evening Branch CWA
P: 0431 909 877
E: shiloh.middlemiss@gmail.com
Nicole Lyons
President
Queanbeyan Evening Branch CWA
P: 0409 323 569
Pizza & Pyjamas | Toy Story | 6 pm, Fri 13 Sep
The 1990s Pixar animated classic that introduced Woody, Buzz and their talking toy friends to the world. Come in your comfiest PJs, bring your favourite teddy or blanket, and enjoy this extra-cosy, Friday night family special with pizza on arrival (included with ticket).
School Holidays at NFSA Acton | 2–9 Oct
Babe, Peter Rabbit, Red Dog and the musical fairies of FernGully return to the big screen in October for NFSA Acton’s school holiday matinee screening program. Browse all family-friendly events
School Holidays | FernGully: The Last Rainforest | 1 pm, Wed 2 Oct
The magical rainforest of FernGully faces a logging threat in this beautiful 1992 musical animation with a strong environmental message.
School Holidays | Babe | 1 pm, Fri 4 Oct
Orphaned pig Babe finds himself on the Hoggett farm where he is adopted into an eccentric community of talking animals. Australia’s highest grossing children’s film, Babe is a timeless, uplifting classic.
School Holidays | Peter Rabbit | 1 pm, Tue 8 Oct
This contemporary adaptation brings Beatrix Potter’s beloved storybook characters to life for a new generation.
School Holidays | Red Dog | 1 pm, Wed 9 Oct
Australian kelpie Koko stars as Red in this iconic Australian family film about a stray dog who wins the hearts of a remote mining community.
