MOTHER TERESA Catholic Primary School, Ormeau Principal: Peter Kerrins 169 Eggersdorf Rd, Ormeau Q 4208 Ph: 07 5549 5000 Fax: 07 5549 5001 Email: pormeau@bne.catholic.edu.au W W W. M O T H E R T E R E S A. Q L D. E D U. A U From The Principal s Desk Term 3 2018 Dear Parents Wednesday 5th September Today we celebrate the feast Day of Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to the poor and unwanted, the forgotten people of the world, despite being born to a wealthy family and having a much more comfortable life, should have she stayed in her native Bulgaria. It is just a shame that her death in 1997 was in the same week as Princess Diana, which really prevented much of the recognition and acknowledgement of her work, even though that is not what motivated her. Date Claimers September 2018 Wednesday 5th September St Teresa of Calcutta Feast Day Thursday 6th September Liturgy hosted by Prep Thursday 6th September Dress like a Farmer Day of Action Saturday 8th September Mother Teresa Trivia Night Doors open 6.00pm Trivia 7.00pm 9.00pm Wednesday 12th September Catholic Mission Mass Mr Torenbeek and Year 6 Leaders So today, we reflect on Mother Teresa s work and the example she set for us. Tomorrow, we will put her message and example into action, by doing a small thing with great love, by holding our Dress Like a Farmer Day, for a gold coin donation which will go to the Buy a Bale charity. Wednesday 19th September Assisi junior Musical Year 5 attending Today some of our intrepid chess team go off to battle in the Gardiner Chess tournament; these children are very talented young players, and more than that, they are great ambassadors for our school, and I am sure they are going to have a great experience! Thursday 20th September Liturgy hosted by Year 1 Thank you to everyone who recently completed a BCE Listens survey; we will be drawing the winner of our carparking space at Friday s assembly. Congratulations also to our year three children, who last week took an important step in their faith journey by being confirmed at St Patrick s church. SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS : 8.00AM 3.00PM Wednesday 19th September Prep Excursion Friday 21st September Last Day Term 3 October 2018 Monday 8th October Term 4 begins
Congratulations also to our newly elected co-captain of Blue House, Brady. Brady has only been with us since the start of this term, but he has made a strong impression on all staff and students, and they have entrusted him with this position for the remainder of the year. Well done, and congratulations Brady! Every year, the school engages in a period of self review, basing our achievements against Brisbane Catholic Education s Strategic Plan. This year, we are moving to reporting against the new National School Improvement Tool. In the tool, there are nine categories or Domains, that we measure ourselves against. To get a full, well rounded view of our strengths and areas of need, we would love some parent input, and we would like to offer; The parent input sessions, each of around two hours. These sessions will be held on Wednesday 13 September 6.00pm 8.00pm Thursday 14 September 9.00am 11.00am Thursday 14 September 1.00pm 3.00pm All sessions will take place in the school library. We will provide tea, coffee, and morning tea, afternoon tea or hot finger food depending on the time of the session. A children s movie will be played in an adjacent room for those who have pre-schoolers with them. To make it worth your while, each family who participates will go into a draw to win a term s school fees! That is, no fees at all for next term! To assist with our planning, could you please put your name down on a sign on sheet at the office for your chosen session, or e-mail your name a selected session to pormeau@bne.catholic.edu.au A reminder of our Trivia night on Saturday night. We still have plenty of spaces available, so get your names in to the office by Thursday afternoon so we can ensure everything and everyone is catered for. Remember that you can enter into our Cent Sale in the library, regardless of whether you are attending the Trivia Night, so be sure to drop into the library on Thursday or Friday morning to enter into the draw! Both Ms Massey and myself will be accessing some overdue Long Service Leave in the last week of this term, and for the first week of term 4. Mr Torenbeek will take over as Acting Principal in my absence, and Mrs Belinda Farell will take over the responsibilities of the Year Six class during Ms Massey s absence. Peter Kerrins Principal
APRE News St Teresa of Calcutta Feast Day 5th September This week we celebrate the Feast of St Teresa of Calcutta. The children have participated in a variety of experiences throughout the week to remember the example that Mother Teresa gave us of showing God s love. On the 5th September 1997, Mother Teresa died in Calcutta, India. Her holiness and her love for the poor were known all over the world. Tens of thousands of men and women, who join in her work, are called the Missionaries of Charity. They serve the sick and dying who have no one ever to care for them, bringing God s love to forgotten corners of crowded cities. Mother Teresa made a solemn promise to give wholehearted and authentic service to the poorest of the poor. She was canonised as Saint Teresa of Calcutta on 4th September 2016. Liturgy of the Word On Thursday the 6th of September, Year 1 will host this prayer celebration. We look forward to seeing you then. REMINDERS: Thursday 6th Sept - Gold coin donation for "Dress Like a Farmer Day where students wear their best farming gear and with proceeds to be given to a school in a highly effected drought area of Qld and; Across the week - Sock drive for those who are homeless and/or lacking funds to purchase the bare essentials in the Beenleigh area. Families are asked to bring in a pair of socks (preferably new but any pair that is clean and in good condition). Ben Torenbeek APRE Dress like Farmer SOCK DRIVE
Drop off and Pick up Procedures Please remember that students are asked to line up in the undercover area each morning at 8:25am to meet their teacher who will take them across to their classroom. Students are reminded that when they arrive at school, children should remain seated. Supervision is provided after 8:10am in this area. Parents can support this process by moving to the tuckshop area or the back of the undercover area after their child has found their class line. Children who arrive earlier than 8:10am must be supervised by their parent or will need to enrol in before school care. After school supervision is provided at the pick up area until 3:10pm. Parents who are unable to collect their child by this time will need to make arrangements with Outside School Hours Care. We encourage all families to enrol their children in the Outside School Hours Care so in the case of an emergency the children will be registered to attend. There is no cost to register and families will only be charged when the service is used. Outside School Hours Care Forms are available from the school administration office (between 8.00am and 3.00pm) or the Outside School Hours building (before 9.00am or after 2.30pm). ST PATRICK S PARISH NEWS Deanery Adoration Night: On Friday September 14 th, we will be joining the youth of the other Deanery parishes at Regents Park for a night of Eucharistic Adoration. The time frame is: 6:30pm (Supper); 7:00pm- 8:30pm (Adoration/Reflections/Praise & Worship). Our youth band will be providing the music. Please come along and join us! United Youth: Friday nights at St Joey s hall, for ages 10 20something. On the first Friday of the month we will meet from 6 9pm, with a shared dinner around 6.30. On the third and fifth Fridays we ll meet from 7 9pm. Our next meeting is on Sept 7 th, and we ll be continuing the Youth Alpha program. Next Youth Mass: 6pm Sunday 2 nd September, beginning with Prayer and Praise at 5.30; practice at 4 o clock. Discover Young Adults Social Group every 1 st, 3 rd and 5 th Wednesday from 7.30 till 9pm in the parish office. Band practice: Tuesday nights 7pm 8.30. Please feel free to contact me about being involved in any of our youth events :)
ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA FEAST DAY YEAR 5 AND 6 FORMATION DAY
School Tuckshop every TUESDAY Remember to check the specials of the week when ordering If you have any questions regarding Tuckshop matters please call the office on Monday and Tuesday between 8.00am and 2.30pm and you will be put through to the tuckshop. Thank you How To Register for Qkr via App (smart device) Click here to download Qkr! for Apple or Android. After registering your email address, select Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School and follow the prompts. If you are within 10km of the school the App will find the school for you to select. (For those living outside a 10km radius from Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School please go to the search bar and enter MOTHERTERESACA) How To Register for Qkr via Online (computer) For those without access to the preferred smartphone App, ordering is also available through the Mastercard website. You can access this online :Go to: https://qkr.mastercard.com/store (you must use Google Chrome) Click on Use Qkr Online Enter your username and password if you have already set it up on the app OR Sign up. Enter the school name Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School Ormeau and press Search. Click on the link that appears. Enter your child/rens information and place orders in this area. Better for parents Fast, convenient payments from a secure mobile app wherever and whenever you like You can use the website payment alternative when without a smartphone or tablet; Manage children s tuckshop orders up to two weeks ahead; Pay direct from a credit or debit card account without the need to load funds in advance. No top-up account Free to use no extra or hidden costs to parents
UNIFORM SHOP Winter Jackets and Tracksuit pants now available The school uniform shop will open every Thursday from 8.00am to 11.00am. We are running in conjunction with School Locker (see below) and if you are unable to come on a Thursday just pop up the freeway and the JUSTICE OF THE PEACE A valued member of our Mother Teresa community would like to offer her services as a Justice of the Peace. If you require this service please contact the school office and your details will be passed on.
BAZZA S GARDENING TIPS BULB PLANTING TIME These bulbs can be planted now: Dahlias, gladioli, lilium and hippeastrums. Dahlias, gladioli and lilium need to be placed in the soil and completely covered. It is important to plant hippeastrums correctly. The bulb should be planted with 1/3 of the bulb above the soil. Hippeastrum bulbs are expensive so they must be planted the correct way. Bulbs range in price from $22.00 up to $69.00. After planting sprinkle some snail bait around the bulbs as snails love the new green leaves. CLIMBING SNAKE BEAN SEEDS AVAILABLE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE ($1.00 donation towards replenishing our school veggie gardens) SCHOOL COOK BOOK Please remember to submit your recipes for our cookbook. If you have tried to submit a recipe and have not had success, please retry with our revised form. The deadline for recipes is Friday September 21st so you still have plenty of time to send in as many entries as you can!
Please see Map to indicate the PCYC building. For safety reasons All children attending After School Care are to meet PCYC staff at the undercover area at the end of the school day. The students will be escorted to the PCYC room to ensure safety around the car park and road area near the building. Thank you Nicki, Charmaine and Staff PCYC Enrolment Forms are available from the School Administration Office If you have any questions or would like enrolment information regarding PCYC Outside School Hours Care or Vacation Care please contact: Admin on 0417246054 or motherteresa@pcyc.org.au or come in and see us.
SCHOOL BANKING School Banking every Thursday Congratulations to the following on receiving their School Banking Certificate: BRONZE Bridie M GOLD - Elia How to Fill in your Bank Slip How to Fill in your Bank Slip Please remember we need the money and the total amount to process the transaction. School banking rewards available. Term 2 until sold out