Marymount Primary NewsWednesday April 13 2016 Term 2 Week 1

Dear Parents, Friends and Guardians Coming Events

Children Mass (Doyle Centre - children read at Mass) 5.30pm 1st Sunday each month

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Doyle Centre - children are withdrawn for brief lesson) 10.00am 2nd & 4th Sundays; 5.30pm 3rd Sunday8.30am each Sunday (school term) at St Benedict’s, Mudgeeraba

Parish Mass Times Sat—5.00pm Miami;6.00pm at Palm Beach; 6.15pm at Burleigh Heads; Sun-7.00am at Palm Beach & Burleigh; 8.30am at Mudgeeraba & Miami;10.00am at Doyle Centre; 5.30pm at Doyle Centre

Mass Times

Wednesday April 132R - Whole School Assembly & Yr 5 Camp - Lennox Heads

Thursday April 140S - Teddy Bear Hospital

Friday April 15Years 5 & 6 - Interschool Sport

Tuesday April 196.00pm - Art Show Meeting

Wednesday April 21Whole School Assembly

Monday April 25ANZAC DAY - Public Holiday

Thursday April 28Marymount Cross Country

Monday May 2Labor Day Public Holiday

PO Box 2506 Burleigh BC 4220 Phone:(07) 5535 1803 Fax: (07) 5535 1819 Email: pburleigh@bne.catholic.edu.au http://www.marymountprimary.qld.edu.au

Welcome Back to Term 2Welcome back to everyone for the term. This one is 11 weeks long so it will be a great test for us all – children, parents and staff. We have a few short weeks and two long weekends thrown in early (Weeks 3 & 4) so our resilience will be fully tested by the end of June. We have a number of new families who have joined us this term and just at the end of last term and we warmly welcome these families and children to our community. It’s great to see the children back and so full of beans for the start of the term. I hope that you all had some exciting family time during our break and I look forward to seeing the excited faces of the children again over the term.

Year 5 Camp – Lake Ainsworth, Lennox HeadsThis morning our Year 5 classes and their teachers headed off to Lake Ainsworth Outdoor Education Camp, just north of Lennox Heads in Northern New South Wales, for their annual three day camp. This camp is one of the best I’ve been to and our children have really enjoyed their time there over the last 10 and more years. Parts of the camp have just recently been refurbished and the activities and staff there are second to none. Our best wishes travel with these children and our staff – Leanne Crowe, Trish Taylor, Chris Britton, Deanne Krueger, Kathy Frost, Deb Cronin and John Jensen. Here’s hoping for fi ne weather for the next three days.

ANZAC Day – Monday, 25 AprilOur school has once again been invited to join in with the parade and Remembrance Ceremony to commemorate this year’s ANZAC Day. We will join with our College and the other schools from this district on the Monday morning. All families are welcome to join with our school contingent. If your children would like to parade with our group I would ask that full school dress uniform is worn, including our dress shoes and hat. We always gather at the top end of James St and process down James St and on to the Highway and back into the park with the Cenotaph. Parents are welcome to parade with us at the rear of our school group. Full times and other details will be printed next week.

Parent Teacher Interviews I would like to thank both our parents and teachers for entering into our early year Parent Teacher Interviews with such enthusiasm. It was great to see the energy being put into supporting our children and focusing on ways that they can be brought on by both teachers and parents. This partnership is the key to success for the children. Like any partnership it can be bumpy at times, but we need to work through these things and keep the progress of the child as our core focus. If there is a need for continuing meetings or semi-regular catch-ups then please feel free to organise these with your class teacher. The better the communication between both parties, the better it is for your child. Once again thank you to everyone for entering so eagerly into these important meetings.

Art Show 2016 Committee Meeting – Tuesday, 19 AprilThe next Art Show committee meeting is being held in the primary school staff room at 6.00pm on the above date. Things are starting to progress quiet well now and invites/ expressions of interest have been sent out to many of our regional artists. If you would like to put some pieces into the show or you know someone who may be interested then please follow the link here for further details https://www.trybook-ing.com/KWHY. Our meeting should be fi nished by 7.00pm and all are welcome.

Marymount Primary School Cross Country Carnival 2016At our school every child has the ability to participate in our annual Cross Country Carnival. This year it will take place on Thursday, 28 April, starting at 9.00am. We will be utilising the College ovals as well as parts of ours for the older children and we should be fi nished by 10.45am. The full maps and distances as well as approximate starting times will be listed next week. Our parents are most welcome to come along and cheer on the children. It’s a good fun morning and your presence will help to make it even more so.

Inter-School Sports StartsThis Friday sees the start of the inter-school sports competition for our school sports area – called Oceania. This area encompasses a number of schools in the southern region of the Gold Coast - Catholic, Independent and State schools. With our Year 5s away this week we won’t be fully engaged but our Year 6 children will be competing in Soccer (Boys and Girls), OzTag and Netball (girls) and Rugby League and Aussie rules (Boys). We will, as usual, endeavour to have the draw on our school website by Thursday evening or earlier if possible. Please be aware though that these draws can (and often do) change. We will also look to let parents know via this avenue if the sports will be cancelled due to weather and the wet conditions of the venues. Often these calls are out of our hands as many of the venues we use are council owned and therefore under their control for closures.

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Curriculum News

Many of our staff have volunteered to coach / manage our teams and I thank them for this. Without their help our Friday sport could not possibly occur. Our parents are again most welcome to come and watch the children play and to cheer them on. Best wishes to all teams and children for the season.

Thanks for reading this week.

Yours in Christ

Greg Casey

If you are a “book nut” like myself, reading is a highly addictive pastime!

Of course, reading is the foundation skill that underpins all of our academic pursuits. This of course can be tough, if you are a parent with a child without an enthusiasm for reading there may be a variety of reasons this may be the case. As both a parent and teacher, I believe the keys are: consistency, positivity, engagement and a bucket load of patience.

Finding text that your child truly connects with (no matter how bizarre!) is crucial. Trust me, I truly didn’t want to read “The Star Wars Lego Manual” last year, but I did because it was a book that my son couldn’t get enough of!

If you are into books and you are encouraging your child to enjoy this wonderful pastime, email me your tips! Prep to Year Six students can write a review on their current book and send it to me at dmckeannunan@bne.catholic.edu.au. I would love to see what your children are reading.

This week I have a review from Hannah in Year 6. Her book was found at the Gold Coast City Council Library – our big library at Elanora is particularly amazing!

“My Life and Other Stuff That Went Wrong”. Written by Tristan Bancks and illustrated by Gus Gordon

If you’re a fan of Andy Griffi ths and Jeff Kinney, I would recommend you pick up a copy of the book titled, ‘My life and other stuff that went wrong’ by Tristan Bancks.

The book contains a selection of short stories about the main character, Tom Weekly. One of my favourite stories was called ‘Everest’ and it was about Tom’s 75 year old Nan and her goal to climb Mount Everest. She prepares for this by sticking her head into the freezer to acclimatise and taking on another granny in a race to end all races!

Students from Years 3 - 6 who like a good laugh and a book that is not too serious would enjoy the adventures of Tom Weekly”. By Hannah Mitchell 6A

Sounds like a laugh!

Until next time, happy reading!

Deb McKean-Nunan Deb CroninEarly Years Literacy Curriculum Support Teacher

TERM 2 2016 SCHOOL FEESTerm 2 2016 School Fees were emailed or posted on Friday 8 April with a due date of

2 May 2016.

If you are receiving your accounts by email please check your junk/spam mail boxes to

ensure you have received your account.

As late fees will apply after the due date, if you do not receive your School Fee

account by the end of this week, please contact our Accounts Department

on 55208412 or 55208417.

REMINDERENROLMENT FOR PREPARATORY 2017

Many of our parents have already fi lled out an application form for their prospective Preppies, but there are still many not yet submitted. If you wish for your child to be part of our great school in Prep next year, please

contact the Administration Offi ce to complete and submit your Application for Enrolment form.

Children eligible for Preparatory in 2017 need to have been born between 1 July 2011 and 30 June 2012.

It would be appreciated if these enrolment forms were completed and returned by Friday 29 April, which is the

closing date for our sibling enrolments.

From our Acting Assistant Principal - Religious EducationMaree Wright

Easter 2016Welcome back to Term Two and I hope you had a relaxing break with your families. Today at assembly, 2R led the second part of the Easter story, acknowledging the Easter message of new life. The candle that was extinguished at Jesus’ death, was relit today signifying His resurrection. Thank you to Mrs Hicks and 2R for leading this signifi cant occasion.

Archbishop Mark Coleridge in his Easter message stated, “What is born at Easter is an infi nite love and the hope that only such a love can bring. In a world that can be terrible, may Easter 2016 be a time of such beauty for all of us.” (Catholic Leader, March 27, 2016)

May these 50 days of the season of Easter bring love and peace to your families.

Project CompassionNow Lent is over, could all Project Compassion boxes please be returned to Student Reception by the end of this week. Thank you to those families who have already returned these boxes. The fi nal amount raised to support those less fortunate than us through Project Compassion will be published in next week’s newsletter.

Sacramental ProgramIn the parish newsletter, Fr Ken has invited baptised children in Year 4 or older to receive the sacraments of Confi rmation, First Holy Communion and Penance. Parents are asked to contact the Parish Offi ce to leave their contact details with expressions of interest. The preparation process for these sacraments will begin in June, with registration forms being made available from 1 May 2016.

Parents with children in Year Three will be invited to enrol their children after August to receive later in the year the Sacrament of Confi rmation in line with the new Archdiocesan Sacramental Policy. This policy can be viewed online at http://liturgybrisbane.net.au/doctypes/christian-initiation-for-children/

The number for the Parish Offi ce to register your details is 55766466.

Refugee DayOn behalf of the families who enjoyed a wonderful day at the beach, I would like to thank you all for your kind donations. The weather was wonderful and more than 100 refugees came for the annual Infant Saviour St Vincent de Paul Society beach picnic. A special thank you to Mrs Lennon who coordinates this event on behalf of Marymount each year. Thanks also to the staff who sorted through the items donated or assisted on the day, and to John Stevens our groundsman who came to school twice on this Saturday to help with the supply of BBQ’s, tables and sound system. The support of our wonderful Marymount community is greatly appreciated by the Infant Saviour St Vincent de Paul Conference and the refugees.

Anzac Day 2016Next week we will observe ANZAC Day on Friday 22 April at 11:15 in our Multi-Purpose building. Year 6P will lead this important ceremony and parents are most welcome to join our school community as we pray and remember the sacrifi ces and service of all those who have served their country.

We will be also be joining with the College to be part of the local Burleigh Heads Parade on Monday 25 April. If you would like to be part of our school group, we ask that you meet us at the top end of James St Burleigh Heads at 9.00am. The students need to be in their full school uniform with their hats and a water bottle.

Have a wonderful week.

Maree Wright

A Note from the Guidance Counsellor

“Anxiety is normal and part of everyday life”. Michael Grose states that although Anxiety “can be debilitating” it can be managed. In the Insights article for this week, you will note that Michael encourages parents “to stay calm, think clearly and role model confi dence” when their children become anxious. The article outlines some ways in which parents can assist their children to develop the valuable life skill of managing their anxiety.

I wish you well for the week aheadMary Sandersmsanders@bne.catholic.edu.au

Band

News

BURLEIGH HEADS CATHOLIC PARISH Parish Offi ce Hours 9.00am to 5.00pm Shop 5 Executive Place, Executive Drive, Burleigh Waters (Postal PO Box 73, Burleigh Heads) Phone: 5576 6466

Parish Business & Finance Manager: Mr Jim Littlefi ed Parish Pastoral Team EMAIL: burleigh@bne.catholic.net.au Parish Pastor: Fr Ken Howell Associate Pastors: Fr Stephen Camiolo & Fr Dantus Thottathil MCBS

Sport NewsMarymount Cross Country CarnivalOur Marymount Cross Country Carnival is scheduled to go ahead on Thursday 28 April (Week 3 Term 2).

Cross Country training is still being held at the same times as last term.

Monday at Morning tea.Tuesday morning at 7.30amThursday morning at 7.30am

Training will still go ahead in the Shed if the weather is wet.

Regional Rugby LeagueBest of luck to the four Marymount boys participating at the Regional Rugby League Carnival held yes///////terday and today. Dechlan Spencer and Taj Harris are playing in the U12 Oceanic District Team. Corey Connolly and Jeremy Birgan are playing in the U11 Oceanic District Team.

We wish all 4 boys all the very best in their quest for Regional selection.

Paul Hill

Total Football Academy will be running an after school soccer program during Term 2 at Marymount Primary School. The program is for Prep to Year 4 Pupils. Registration forms will be distributed during a free demonstration.

During the 6 week program games will be played inside an infl atable soccer fi eld, which captures the imagination of students, giving them a great soccer experience. Training will take place inside a skills square focusing on different skills each week, such

as dribbling, turning and shooting. As part of the program players can also purchase a soccer kit (top and shorts).

The program starts on Monday 18th April, 3.10pm - 4.10pm. Dates: 18 April , 9, 16, 23, 30 May, 6 June.

To sign up online visit www.totalfootballacademy.com.au or call Andy Robinson on 0413 888 643.

WILD AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASSES

Learn to create, draw and paint. Use your imagination!

Wednesday 3.15PM to 4.45PM.Meet outside the Library.

Most art materials supplied. Expert tuition artist/teacher. Free snacks supplied.

Don’t miss out! BOOK NOW!!!Text now 0402328987

(Include your name and school)or call 55773293 after 7.00pm.

Uniform/Book ShopSize 13 - 2 socks

Size 6 & 8 boys ruggershave arrived and are now available from the Uniform shop.

Teddy Bear HospitalTerm One progressed very well and all students have settled into a routine. Junior band rehearsals will start on Wednesday 20th April at 10.40am in the After School Care Facility. The senior band will perform at assembly on Wednesday 20 April in the Doyle Centre. Parents are welcome to attend. The Year 3 and 4 students will be invited to remain after the assembly to listen to a demonstration from the trumpets and trombones. Expression of interest forms will be handed out for those students who may be interested in learning one of these instruments.

Colin Hoy

INSIGHTS

Building parent-school partnerships

parentingideas.com.au

Want more ideas to help you raise confi dent kids and resilient young people? Subscribe to Happy Kids newsletter, my FREE weekly email parenting guide at parentingideas.com.au. You’ll be so glad you did.

WORDS Michael Grose

© 2016 Michael Grose

Easing children’s

anxietyFor those with no personal experience of anxiety it can be hard to understand how debilitating it can be. “Come on, get on with it,” seems so obvious. Of course, this response is nowhere near adequate.

Most kids experience some anxious moments or have fearful thoughts and feelings from time to time about certain events. These thoughts and feelings prompt them to proceed with caution.

But anxiety and fear can be paralysing. Some kids simply can’t stop their ‘bad thoughts and feelings’. They can’t silence the voice of fear that whispers to them continually.

Staying calm Anxiety is a normal part of life and can be managed, but it takes time. It’s also contagious so it’s the job of parents to stay calm, think clearly and role model confi dence when kids get anxious.

CALM is created through your words, voice and facial expression. When children become anxious, help them recognise what’s happening. Some kids get angry, some become upset and others withdraw. Work out the pattern for your child and help

them recognise when they are anxious.

ACCEPT your child’s anxious feelings. Your

child needs to trust that you are with them,

and then they will be more willing to let

you help them cope. It’s hard sometimes to

diff erentiate between what may be a bad

case of negative thinking and true anxiety.

Is a child being negative when she doesn’t

want to join a new club because she thinks

no one will like her, or is there something

more going on? Try to confi rm whether

there is any validity in their fears. If not,

point out diplomatically, that they may be

catastrophising. If you feel there is reason

for concern, help them to overcome their

anxiety.

CHALLENGE the validity of your child’s

fears and anxiety, using logic and rational

thinking. Don’t allow kids to wallow in self-

pity. Move their thoughts towards the future

rather than allow them to mope around.

Making a plan ENCOURAGE your child to overcome their

anxiety through action. Vanessa came

up with a creative solution to help Ruth,

her seven-year-old daughter, overcome

her reluctance to attend birthday parties

without her. Initially Vanessa attended

parties with her daughter so she wouldn’t

miss out, but Ruth was becoming too reliant

on her, so it was time to make a change.

The next time Ruth was invited to a party,

Vanessa put a plan into action. First, she

set up a little birthday party scenario at

home using dolls and teddies as friends, so

her daughter would know what to expect.

Vanessa explained that she would leave her

at the party for a short time. Vanessa let her

daughter know that she had no doubt that

she’d cope.

The little plan worked a treat. Vanessa

arrived at the party an hour after the

start to fi nd Ruth involved in a game. She

acknowledged her mum, but she didn’t

leave the game. Later, at home Vanessa

made a fuss over her daughter for being

brave. Ruth agreed that next time she was

invited to a party she would go for the

whole time without her mum.

Anxiety is normal and part of everyday

life. However, it can be debilitating unless

it’s managed. Anxiety management takes

time for kids to learn, but it’s one of those

valuable life skills that parents can teach

their kids.

Anxiety is normal and part of everyday life. There’s no better time than childhood for learning how to cope with anxiety.

Building parent-school partnershipsBuilding parent-school partnershipsBuilding parent-school partnershipsWORDS

MARYMOUNTART SHOW 2016

GALA OPENING & ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS FRIDAY 29 JULY 7PM

EXHIBITION SATURDAY 30 JULY 10AM-4PM SUNDAY 31 JULY 10AM-3PM

ART SHOW CONVENOR 0421 593 700 www.marymount.qld.edu.au artshow@marymount.qld.edu.au

facebook.com/marymountartshow instagram.com/marymountartshow

GALA TICKETS WWW.TRYBOOKING/KRYB ARTIST ENTRY WWW.TRYBOOKING/KWHY

student art

Marymount College Extension Dance Program

Applications are now

open for current Year

5 and 6 students to

apply for the 2017/18

Extension Dance

Program

DEUS MEUS ET OMNIA

Auditions for 2017/18 Extension Dance Programs (Current Year 5 and 6 students)

Saturday 16 April 2016

A 45 minute session time will be allocated upon registration of interest

Marymount College’s Extension Dance Program allows for highly experienced dancers to strengthen their skills through intensive workshops and challenging routines, to be

performed at numerous eisteddfods and events.

Extend your performance potential to excellence

AUDITION - EXTENSION DANCE PROGRAM

261-283 Reedy Creek Road Burleigh Waters QLD 4220www.marymount.qld.edu.au info@marymount.qld.edu.au

Ph: 075586 1000 Fax: 075576 2511

To book your audition and obtain an audition package, please contact: Ms Jan Delves - Principal’s Secretary jan.delves@marymount.qld.edu.au by 12 April or call 5586 1000 with any queries.

TENNIS BOOKINGS FOR TERM 2

Jubilee Primary School, 34 Manra Way, Pacific Pines, QLD Monday 18 Apr - 9, 16, 23, 30 May - 6 Jun 3.15 - 4.15pm

Marymount College, 261/285-303 Burleigh Connection Rd Monday 18 Apr - 9, 16, 23, 30 May - 6 Jun 3.10 - 4.10pm

Trinity Lutheran College, 251 Cotlew St, Ashmore QLD 4214 Tuesday 26 Apr - 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May 3.15 - 4.15pm

King’s Christian College, 68 Gemvale Road, Reedy Creek, QLD Tuesday 26 Apr - 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May 3.15 - 4.15pm

Livingstone Christian College, 62 Reedmans Rd, Ormeau, QLD Wednesday 20, 27 Apr - 4, 11, 18, 25 May 3:30 - 4:30pm

St Augustines Primary School, Galleon Way, Currumbin Waters Wednesday 27 Apr - 4, 11, 18, 25 May - 1 Jun 3.15 - 4.15pm

All Saints Anglican School, Highfield Dr, Merrimac, QLD Thursday 21, 28 Apr - 5, 12, 19, 26 May - 2 Jun 3.00 to 4.15pm

Emmanuel College, Birmingham Road, Carrara QLD Friday 22, 29 Apr - 6, 13, 20, 27 May - 3 Jun 3.15 - 4.15pm

Saint Stephen’s College, 31 Reserve Rd Coomera QLD Thursday 28 Apr - 5, 12, 19, 26 May - 2 Jun Prep 3.05 - 4.05pm

Yr1 to Yr3 3.15 - 4.15pm

PLATINUM PARTNER

TOTAL FOOTBALL ACADEMY

The program is for Prep to Year 4 students. During the program games will be played inside an inflatable football field, which captures

the imagination of students, giving them a great football experience. Training will take place inside a skills square focusing on different

skills each week, such as dribbling, turning and shooting. As part of the program players can also purchase a football kit (Top and Shorts).

To sign up online visit www.totalfootballacademy.com.au or for more information call Adem Poric 0439 757 718 or Andy Robinson on

0413 888 643. Please see our player pathway information for progression opportunities (reverse side of this form)

HOW MUCH $99 per person. TFA kits, socks and shin guards can also be purchased with your registration.

WHERE & WHEN

TFA CAMPS GRADUATETFA Week of a Pro campTFA Development CampTFA Holiday Camp

Club Elite SSF U12s - U18sSENIORS

Club Elite SSF U12s - U18sClub Competition U12s-U18s

Club Elite SSF U12s - U18sClub SSF U8s - U11s &

Club Elite SSF U8s - U11s Club Under 5,6,7s & Girls League

TFA SCHOOLS GRADUATE TFA SchoolsTeam training

TFA Schools Academy Program

TFA Mini kickers / fist kicksprogram

TFA Schools Before, lunch & after program

BECOME A TFA GRADUATE, FOLLOW OUR PATHWAY

Wet weather - please follow Total Football Academy on Facebook.Further information e-mail adem@totalfootballacademy.com.au or andy@totalfootballacademy.com.au

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FOR TFA AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

WHEREJUBILEE PRIMARY SCHOOL,34 Manra Way, Pacific Pines, Qld, 4211.

MARYMOUNT COLLEGE,261/285-303 Burleigh Connection Rd, Burleigh Waters QLD 4220.

TRINITY LUTHERAN COLLEGE,251 Cotlew St, Ashmore QLD 4214.

KING’S CHRISTIAN COLLEGE (REEDY CREEK), 68 Gemvale Road, Reedy Creek, QLD, 4227.

LIVINGSTONE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, 62 Reedmans Rd, Ormeau, QLD, 4208.

ST AUGUSTINES PRIMARY SCHOOL,Galleon Way, Currumbin Waters, QLD, 4223.

ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN SCHOOL,Highfield Dr, Merrimac, QLD, 4226.

SAINT STEPHEN’S COLLEGE,31 Reserve Rd Coomera QLD 4209.

EMMANUEL COLLEGE, Birmingham Road, Carrara, Qld, 4211.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR DEVELOPMENT? CALL ANDY ON 0413 888 643 TO DISCUSS YOUR OPTIONS?

Thanks to our incredible partners who believe in and support Total Football Academy and #grassrootsfootball

HOW MUCH$99 per person. TFA kits, socks and shin guards can also be purchased with your registration.

We’re encouraging our participants to register for events online so we can better serve you with special deals, kit ordering and up to date club and event information.

Online registration payment options include credit card, bank tranfser or in person (offline payment) If you do not have internet access and would

like to register, please phone through your details to Adem on 0439 757 718 or come in to the club house. Please note, over the phone registrations

will incur a $10 admin fee. There is no refunds for incorrect choice or change of mind, however an event credit may be available if your child is

unable to attend an event. Players can order kit (shirt and shorts) shin guards and socks online or in the Club house.For wet weather and program

updates like Total Football Academy on Facebook and follow on Twitter. (Program information uploaded daily and special offers are promoted).

For all other queries please call adem on 0439 757 718 or e-mail adem@totalfootballacademy.com.au