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Wednesday 18th March, 2015
WEEK 8 TERM 1
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Students,
BULLYING. NO WAY! FRIDAY 20 MARCH
A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article in this newsletter
defining what constitutes bullying and guidance on how to
deal with it with your children and the school.
This week with the national Bullying. No Way Day this Friday, I
would like to address the question:
Frank Gilbert Drive
BUNDABERG 4670
Ph: 07 41522167
Fax: 07 41527660
Email: smbg@rok.catholic.edu.au
www.stmarysbundaberg.qld.edu.au
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8AM – 4PM
School Hours
8:40AM – 3:00PM
TUCKSHOP
Wednesdays & Fridays
Bullying. Why does it happen?
I have taken this excerpt from the website www.bullyingnoway.gov.au
This is an excellent website providing good information and advice for parents and
MASS TIMES
teachers. St Mary’s teachers have used some of the lesson ideas from this site in their
SATURDAY
their classrooms this week.
6PM St. Patrick’s
So why does bullying happen?
SUNDAY
Some reasons why children might bully someone include:
7AM St. James
 they think it's fun, or that it makes them popular or cool
8AM Holy Rosary
 they feel more powerful or important, or they want to get their own way
9AM St. Mary’s
all the time
5:30PM Holy Rosary
Youth Led Mass 5:30PM Holy
 they feel insecure or lack confidence or are trying to fit in with a group
th
Rosary 4 Sunday of Month
 they are fearful of other children's differences
Parish Office
 they are jealous of another child
Ph: (07) 4151 6666
 they are unhappy
Parish Bulletin
 they are copying what they have seen others do before, or what has been done
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to them.
As children get older, peer group relationships are increasingly important in how young people treat each other.
As children get older, they are also less likely to report bullying.
Because bullying often happens out of sight of teachers, it can take time for them to identify that a child is being bullied.
Most of the time bullying takes place with bystanders present. Bystanders are those who witness or know bullying is occurring.
The way bystanders act has a major impact on bullying. Bystanders who are passive (take no action) or behave in ways that
give silent approval (watching, nodding, walking away) encourage the behaviour to continue.
Why don't bystanders step in?
 for fear of their own safety (now and later) or
position in the group
 they think that someone else will help
 they are worried about making things worse
 they don't know what to do
 they think their actions won't make a difference
 they think it's none of their business
 they think the student being bullied deserved it
 they think it's fun to watch.
When bystanders defend or support the student who is being targeted, often the bullying stops quickly.
Like you, we do not want any child to suffer bullying, let alone suffer it in silence. We will continue to work with our students
teaching them strategies and school procedures that they can use to assist them combat bullying. I urge you to speak to your
child’s teacher or to me, if you believe your child is being bullied or is bullying. It is when the school and the family work
together that your child learns how to deal with bullying and gains valuable life lessons that can be taken into adulthood.
Shalom College Year 7 2016 Applications - Important dates to remember
Thursday 19th March
College Open Day
9am – 11.30am.
This is an opportunity for parents and students to have a close look at
Shalom in operation. You will be guided around the College by current
Yr 10 students and you will be welcome to drop into any classroom in
the College and see classes in action. This will be an ordinary day
in the life of Shalom and a great chance for parents and young people
to have a real look at high school and the facilities that Shalom has to offer. Your visit can be as short
or as long as you like within those hours.
Friday 1st May
Applications close.
Click here to view flyer.
Prayers…..
 Michael Ashton, husband of Carmel Ashton (Yr 2PA teacher and APC) who is seriously ill in Brisbane.
 Frank Paterson and his family. Frank was tragically killed last week. He is father to Mary-Louise Reid and grandfather
to Callum and Kurt, former students of St Mary’s.
P&F Meat & Greet
Thank you to all who attended our school BBQ and Disco on Friday. Many thanks to those who assisted in any way to make
the evening such a success.
Madonna
HAVE YOU SOLD YOUR EASTER EGGS YET??
THIS IS A GREAT FUNDRASISER FOR THE SCHOOL.
MONEY RAISED FROM THIS FUNDRAISER WILL GO
TOWARDS PURCHASING AN INTERACTIVE TV FOR ONE
OF THE CLASSROOMS.
THERE ARE INCENTIVE PRIZES FOR THE FAMILY AND
CLASS THAT SELL THE MOST BOXES.
THERE WILL ALSO BE A RANDOM DRAW FOR ALL
STUDENTS WHO SOLD ONE OR MORE BOXES.
BOXES ARE TO BE RETURNED BY MARCH 27
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SELL YOUR EASTER EGGS
PLEASE RETURN THEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO THEY CAN BE REDISTRIBUTED.
WANT MORE BOXES?? SEE MRS CARR OR MRS GROSZMANN
SCHOOL PHOTO DAY – THURSDAY 19TH MARCH
School Photo Day is TOMORROW, Thursday, 19th March, 2014. STUDENTS ARE TO WEAR THEIR BLUE DAY
UNIFORM. MSP Photography payment envelopes were sent home with each student last week. Please take
the time to read the relevant information on these envelopes and remember these helpful points:
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Don’t seal envelopes inside each other. You can pay for all children in one envelope however each child needs to
have their own envelope on photo day.
Family envelopes are available at the school office upon request.
Please enclose correct money as no change is given. Cash, credit cards, cheques and money orders only are all
accepted.
P&F NEWS
Our next meeting is TONIGHT at 6.00PM in the staff room. We would love to see you there!!
AGENDA:
Reports:
General Business:
Next meeting:
Treasurer, Principal, Fundraising Committee – Easter Eggs, Meat and Greet feedback.
Term 2 disco, Mothers’ Day, P&F Conference at Emu Park
Wednesday 29 April at 6.00PM
ST MARY’S COOKBOOK
A TIME TO EAT
The cookbook is really coming along very well thanks to all the recipes and photos we have received from our parents and
sponsors. It will end up being a very professional and attractive book. We are still seeking a few more sponsors for our
cookbook. If you know of any firm or person who could sponsor a page please let one of the committee members know.
Click here for more information and the contact details of the committee members.
St Mary’s Cookbook Committee
APRE NOTES
THE MASS OF CHRISM
7.00pm
Wednesday 25 March, 2015
St Joseph’s Cathedral
We are invited to gather as a diocesan family
- to witness the Blessing of Oils to be used in parishes during the coming year
- to support our Bishop and priests as they renew their commitment to ordained ministry
- to renew our own commitment to Jesus Christ.
The Mass will also be lived streamed. Supper will follow in the grounds of the Cathedral.
David Boge APRE
LITURGIES AND ASSEMBLIES
WEEK
8
9
10
DATE
th
Friday, 20 March
Friday, 27th March
Monday 30th March –
Thursday, 2nd April
LITURGIES 9:00AM
ASSEMBLIES 12:20PM
2R
3G
Holy Week
1H
DATES TO REMEMBER
MARCH
Thursday
19
Saturday
21
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Tuesday
APRIL
Mon – Thurs
Thursday
Friday
Sunday
Monday
Monday
25
27
28
31
30–02
02
03
05
06
20
School Photo Day
St Joseph’s Day
Shalom College Open Day
Catholic Schools’ Race Day
Harmony Day
Prep photos published in NewsMail
Surf Life Saving concludes – Years 5 & 6
Working Bee
Leaders Meet Leaders Luncheon
7:00AM-11:00AM
Holy Week
Last Day of Term 1
Good Friday
Easter Sunday
Easter Monday
First Day of Term 2
CURRICULUM NEWS
Harmony Day 21 March
The students will focus on positive relationships with others and consider.
Some information to help you…..
About Harmony Day: The message of Harmony Day is Everyone Belongs. It is a day to celebrate Australia’s diversity. It is a day
of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home – from the traditional owners of this land to those who have come
from many countries around the world.
There are many ways we can celebrate Harmony Day – through sport, dance, art, film, music, storytelling, cooking and sharing
cultural meals. By participating in Harmony Day activities we can learn and understand how all Australians from diverse
backgrounds equally belong to this nation and make it a better place.
Harmony Day is an Australian Government program and coincides with the United Nations International Day for the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Since 1999 Harmony Day has been widely celebrated across schools, childcare centres, community groups, churches,
businesses and federal, state and local government agencies.
Carmel Ashton APC
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR SCHOOLS (ICAS)
Students will again have the opportunity to sit for the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS).
If you wish your child to enter these written test style competitions, please return the advice slip to the school office before
the end of term. Click here for permission form. Please return permission and entry fee by Thursday 2nd April 2015.
ICAS SUBJECT
ICAS SITTING DATE
OFFICIAL CLOSING DATE
ICAS FEE (incl. GST)
Digital
Tuesday, 19 May 2015
Tuesday, 21 April 2015
$8.80
Science
Wednesday, 3 June 2015
Wednesday, 6 May 2015
$8.80
Writing
Monday, 15 June – Friday, 19
Monday, 18 May 2015
Technologies
June 2015*
$18.70
Spelling
Tuesday, 16 June 2015
Tuesday, 19 May 2015
$12.10
English
Tuesday, 28 July 2015
Tuesday, 30 June 2015
$8.80
Mathematics
Tuesday, 11 August 2015
Tuesday, 14 July 2015
$8.80
*Students can sit ICAS Writing anytime in the week beginning Monday 15 June, and still be eligible for UNSW Medals.
FROM THE SPORTS DESK
Yr 6 at Surf Life Saving
Portia Mattaschek practices CPR
Oskar Mullaly prepares for the board relay
The group are instructed by the surf life savers
Bailey Aldrich carries his board in the relay
Ethan Sarnadsky looks
the part
Gabby & Alicia
‘tag’ in the board relay
MUSIC NOTES
St Patrick’s Day Concert
Our senior choir, pictured below, performed at the annual St Patrick’s Day celebrations at the Brothers Club on Tuesday.
Year 5 Band Tour
On Thursday March 26th our Year 5 band students will travel in two groups for a playout tour. The first group will be
performing at Kepnock Village Retirement Centre and the second group will play in a combined concert at St Joseph’s School
in town. Perhaps you can encourage your band children into further home playing to prepare for these performance
opportunities.
Music Dates
 Year 5 Band Tour with St Mary’s
 Choirs & Bands at Bundaberg Eisteddfod
Thursday March 26th
August 4th – 7th
For Sale
1 pair near new black pants suitable for choir/band member size 7. Only $5. See Kris or Milee Flanders at school should you
wish to get them for your choir or band child.
Please don’t hesitate to contact either Ian King (Thursdays) or Helen Osborne (Monday - Thursdays) if you have any questions
about music in the school.
Helen Osborne School Music Teacher
DENTAL VAN VISIT – TERM 2
The mobile Dental Clinic will be arriving at St Mary’s at the beginning of Term 2 and will be offering the opportunity to have a
free dental examination to all consenting students from Pre Prep (4 years of age) – Year 6.
Medical/consent forms will be distributed to students in coming weeks. All Dental Forms must be completed in ink.
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Year 1H
Year 1KP
Year 2 O
Year 2 PA
Year 2R
Year 3B
Year 3G
Year 3T
Year 4B
Year 4P
Year 5B
JARED ARRIOLA for consistently working hard in class and being super excited when
finishing activities. Well done Jared!
LARA HOCKEY for always trying your very best. You’re a polite and caring young lady and
a great friend to others. Thank you for just being you Lara!
KOBE MITCHELL for showing confidence when reading and using your reading strategies to
de-code tricky words!
OLIVIA GILLS for making a concerted effort to listen carefully and follow instructions independently. Keep it
up!
SPENCER SIMMONS & JAYLA MELEIN ‘THE TUCKSHOP AWARD’ for using the most beautiful manners when
collecting the tuckshop. Thank you for being polite and courteous. From Miss O’Sullivan and the tuckshop
ladies.
ALL OF 2PA for making a fantastic effort with our class assembly. Well done.
MAISEY WUST for always presenting such neat handwriting in all of your workbooks. Keep it up!
CASEY GILES for making a big effort to add extra detail to you writing. It’s always interesting to read.
ETHAN McKEOWN for always having a happy and positive attitude each day. Your smile brightens my day!
SOPHIE MAHER for putting in a terrific effort in everything you do. You are a wonderful example to all.
WILL GREGSON-ALLCOTT for trying your hardest in everything you do. You persist with challenges and don’t
give up.
SIENNA GRIIFFIN for always coming to school with a smile on your face and trying your best at all times.
TAHLIA GEALE-MCCRACKEN for being a great friend to others and always trying your best. Keeping working
hard.
ISAAC LAMBERTON for the enthusiastic behaviour you display when presenting your poems in class. Keep up
the fantastic work!
FELECITY BUROW for being a part of 4B. We will miss you. Best of luck at your new school.
JULIA BALCHIN for being enthusiastic about your learning and giving 100% in every task. Great work!
RYAN TUZES for starting to show confidence when working with numbers. Keep it up Ryan.
CASSIDY WUST for writing an amazing short story. From your sizzling start to the action climax I was hooked.
Your attention to punctuation made it a thrilling read. Super work Cassidy!!
LILLY SALTA for writing an amazing short story. From your sizzling start to the action climax I was hooked.
Your attention to punctuation made it a thrilling read. Super work Lilly!
ALL OF 5B for having a 100% completion rate with our homework. You are a terrific class. I love that you are
working so hard.
Year 5P
Year 5SB
Year 6C
Year 6J
MADI LOCKHART for always trying super hard to complete all of your activities to the best of your ability.
You are a star.
COBEN SIMPSON for always giving 100% effort in all that you do. You are a kind and thoughtful friend.
ELIZA BOGE for always involving yourself in all classroom activities, asking questions and striving to do your
best…..all with a positive attitude.
KAIDEN WITT for giving 100% to all you do. You are becoming a super organised and conscientious worker.
Well done!
MARNIE LITTLE for always being ready to learn. Your positive attitude is a welcomed asset to our learning
community.
SAM DAVIES for always producing high quality work. It is always a pleasure to correct. You should be proud
of yourself Sam.
LILLIAN HOWES for settling in so well into St Mary’s School and I appreciate your outstanding efforts in all
areas.
HARRY GARDINER WOW!! Your effort, helping hands and organisation for the disco was awesome.
GABRILLE MCLAREN & ALICIA NIERLA for being organised and always offering your help. Thank you.
YEAR 6J for being prepared, organised and fantastic disco decorators.
CONGRATULATIONS
SO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PREP 5SB
Year 5SB has been very busy this term doing lots of very interesting work. Here are just a few examples:
LOTE
Rossa, Verde, Bianco – the Italian colours.
Uno, Duo, Tre – the Italian numbers.
Geography
How the local landscape affects the way people live in it
Examples:
Bundaberg beaches – many people use them for sports and leisure.
Burnett River – fishing industry and transport
Science
Animal Adaptions:
Religion
We are learning the Hail Mary.
We are learning about justice and how to be fair to everyone.
We are focussing on Lent.
Maths
In measurement we have covered kilometres, area and perimeter.
Kangaroo – strong back legs and tail
Koala – only eats gum leaves
Last of all in PE we have been having lots of fun learning Surf Life Saving skills.
OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE
The program for the upcoming vacation care program has been released and is attached to this newsletter. These holidays we
have decided to include excursion permission forms for all excursions. In order to ensure that we have a completed form for
all excursions, we won’t be accepting any bookings until we have received the excursion forms as well.
Araluen Mitchell OSHC Co-ordinator St Mary's OSHC 07 41511792 or 0429415117
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS RACE DAY 2015
Mark your diaries now! The 10th Anniversary of the will be held on SATURDAY, 21ST MARCH 2015
Looking forward to your continued support of this annual fun day out for the Catholic Schools
Community. Click here to view flyer with further details.
Tickets are now available at St Mary’s School office.
Click here to view sponsors of this event.
Any enquiries please contact Peter O'Beirne on 0419 787 279 or Teresa Cameron on 4155 8111.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Get your family active and eating well
Local families can now sign up the free healthy lifestyle program called PEACH™ - Parenting, Eating and Activity for Child
Health. Registrations are now open for a group to commence in Bundaberg in term 2, 2015.
The program is fun for kids and helps parents and carers make healthy eating and activity a part of every-day life. It is
available to families with a child aged between 5-11 years who is above a healthy weight their age.
It consists of 10 group sessions that run for 90 minutes each. The first 9 sessions are held weekly within the school term.
Ongoing individualised family support is offered through the second half of the program ending with one final group session.
Some of the topics covered include nutrition skills, relationships with food and eating, changing family lifestyle behaviours
and making healthy eating affordable. While the parent sessions are taking place, children enjoy active play with a trained
child physical activity facilitator.
The program is funded by the Queensland government and being delivered by the Queensland University of Technology.
If you would like more information about the PEACH™ program or to register please contact free call 1800 263 519 or visit
www.peachqld.com.au
DO YOUR BEST – Come and join Bargara Little Athletics
Does your child like to run, jump, throw and play games in a fun family environment? The Bargara Little Athletics season is
starting on Sunday
29th March 2015.
Come and try family fun day Nielson Oval Bargara on Sunday 22nd March 2015, 9am – 12 midday with a free sausage sizzle.
For more info phone Elissa 0419 642 679 or Kay 4159 1881
KIAH PARK HORSERIDING 7 DAY CAMP DATES
4 – 11 April …including an Easter egg hunt!
11 – 18 April
DAY TRIPS AVAILABLE on Mondays & Tuesdays
Riding Camps are for children 6yrs – teens and all riding abilities are catered for.
Camp includes full accommodation and each child is given the privilege of caring for, riding, and getting to know their very
own horse.
There are arena lessons, trail rides twice a day, a gymkhana and fun night activities.
Children enjoy a very happy, healthy outdoor holiday with the opportunity to develop independence and create lifelong
friendships and memories.
For more information please contact us: Phone: 5486 6166 Email: info@kiahpark.com.au
Website: www.kiahpark.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/KiahPark1
Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery
Click here to view flyer with upcoming exhibitions.