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ST LUKE’S CATHOLIC PARISH SCHOOL
45 Degen Road, Capalaba Phone (07) 3245 9595 Fax (07) 3823 2222
Email: pcapalaba@bne.catholic.edu.au Website: www.stlukescapalaba.qld.edu.au
NEWSLETTER
18 November 2014 No. 36
St Luke’s School 1989 - 2014
St Luke’s School 1989-2014
FROM OUR ADMIN TEAM
P&F AGM AND GENERAL MEETING
Thank you to all those parents who turned out last night to attend the
last P&F meeting for 2014. The Annual General meeting was conducted
and we congratulate the following Executive Members who will fill
leadership positions as we move forward in 2015:
President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Mel Meredith
Sally Edie
Bonnie McKay
Anne Stone & Alfina Miller
A very big thank you to Adam Gould our outgoing President who for the
past two years has been a great asset to our community along with the
all the Executive, parent reps and parent supporters who have made a
very significant positive difference to our school community. In the end
our children benefit from this hard work and dedication and we thank
them for their efforts. We now look forward to an exciting new year in
2015 where there will lots of parent participation opportunities and
projects that will further enhance our learning community.
CATHOLIC ZONE SWIMMING CARNIVAL
This week the St Luke’s swim team will participate in friendly competition
with other Catholic Schools from the Redlands. Thanks to Ms Milligan,
Mrs Prentice and support staff for organising our participation in this
event.
Mrs Prentice has forwarded information directly to team
members.
CLASS PLACEMENT 2015
Similar to last year, we no longer accept letters or emails from parents
regarding your child’s class placement. Parents are aware that present
class teachers have the greatest input into class selection for 2015.
Classroom teachers know your child very well having spent a whole year
with them. Our teachers are highly professional and they are the ones in
the best position to make judgments about your child’s placements.
Class lists are being finalised and there will be no changes after this
DATE CLAIMERS
NOVEMBER
Thu 20 Uniform Shop open 8-9.30am
Prayer Assembly 3Blue 2pm
Fri 21 Uniform Shop open 8-9.30am
Mass 1White 9am
Catholic swimming carnival
Mon 24-Fri 28 Swimming lessons P-2
Swimming Carnival P-2
Wed 26
Big Breakfast 7.45am
Parent cuppa 8.30am
Canberra Tour meeting 6pm
Thu 27 Uniform Shop open 8-9.30am
Yr 6 & Yr 7 Thanksgiving
Dyslexia support mtg 2pm
Fri 28 Uniform Shop open 8-9.30am
Yr 6 & Yr 7 excursion
DECEMBER
Wed 3 Christmas Carols 6.30pm
Thu 4 Uniform Shop open 8-9.30am
Fri 5
Uniform Shop closed
Whole School Liturgy 10.30am
School closes 12noon
JANUARY 2015
Wed 28 School resumes
Monday Assembly 2pm
in the Emmaus Centre.
Thursday Prayer Assembly 2pm
in the Church. All Welcome.
Uniform Shop Hours:
Friday 8.00am – 9.30am
week. Waiting until class teachers are announced is not in keeping with the process so if you have any
concerns please see your class teacher as soon as possible.
Principal’s Awards
As in previous school terms a group of hard working and dedicated students will receive recognition for their
efforts to live out the 3 Rules of St Luke’s. This ceremony takes place at the final school assembly on Monday
1 December in week 9 and the parents of students gaining these awards will be sent an invitation to attend the
liturgy and assembly in the coming week. Once again I thank class teachers, students and parents for
supporting these important awards of recognition in our community.
ONE TO ONE PROGRAM
Later this week the parents of current year 3 students will receive a document giving them detailed information
about the 2015 program. The package of information will contain a timeline in preparation for next year. It will
also include a request for email addresses, provide basic financial information and outline the policy and
procedures for the One to One contemporary learning program. It’s important that parents read and review this
information, as we get ready for 2015. Parents are encouraged to contact the school should they have any
concerns or questions.
St Luke’s Oval redevelopment
It is very pleasing to announce that Oval redevelopment works will begin on the Christmas
school holidays. The P&F have worked hard all year raising funds to support this vital
development at our school. The redevelopment involves irrigation systems, resurfacing,
levelling, drainage works and returfing the Oval area.
CLASS STRUCTURES
The following structure for class groups is being implemented in 2015:
Prep - 2 groups
Year 1 - 2 groups
Year 2 - 2 groups
Year 3 - 2 groups
Year 4 - 2 groups
Year 5 - 2 groups
Year 6 - 2 groups
Towards the end of term 4 final staffing will be announced. Similar to last year, students will receive their class
listing for 2015 when they receive their Semester 2 report during the last week of school. Students will also
have an opportunity to meet with their new teacher during the last week. Class lists will be displayed outside
the office from Wednesday 10 December.
SCHOOL BUDGET
Planning is well under way for the 2015 School Budget and Fee Schedule. Parents can expect a slight
increase in the Tuition Fee and Capital Levy in line with CPI. We do not expect new fees or levy increases in
2015 outside those outlined above.
Parents must be congratulated and thanked for the considerable financial commitment they make to our school
through the capital levy. The levy has allowed the school to maintain and refurbish various facilities in the
school. This development could not take place without the dedicated financial support of our community.
Thanks for putting such commitment towards the education offered at St Luke’s.
P TO 2 SWIMMING PROGRAM
Next week the 4 day block swimming lessons program commences. The program received
excellent support from families last year and is viewed as an important part of the HPE program
and the children’s safety and development. An information letter was sent home recently in
preparation for this activity.
CANBERRA TOUR
A Canberra tour meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 26th November 6.00pm to begin preparations for the
2015 tour! The tour takes place every 2nd year and next year will be our 3rd tour at St Luke’s. Due to
popularity our most recent tour reached the maximum number of seats. Next year the tour will be open to year
5 and 6 students and we encourage families to come along and learn more about this excellent educational
tour. The school works with Pam Walsh and EDUCA tours and they are a high quality educational tour provider
with many years’ experience. The tour takes place in the first week of the September holidays. More
information to follow.
ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING PROCESS
Class teachers are currently working towards the completion of their report cards for second semester. The
process is the culmination of a long term effort of judgements about the development of each student. Reports
will be forwarded to parents in week 9 of term 4. Once again thanks to teaching staff for their efforts in this
area.
STAFFING DEVELOPMENTS
Parents may not be aware that the school is currently taking steps to establish the school staff for 2015. A
number of teaching contracts need renewal as well as the appointment of staff in key support positions. Once
these positions have been secured and finalised the full staffing complement can be shared with community in
week 8 and 9 of term 4. More information to follow.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2014 AND 2015
Term 4, 2014 ends Friday, 5 December, 2014 at 12noon following our whole school liturgy at 10.30am.
2015 – Term Dates
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
Wednesday 28 January – Thursday 2 April
Monday 20 April – Friday 26 June
Monday 13 July – Friday 18 September
Tuesday 6 October – Friday 4 December
2015 – Important dates and public holidays
School office opens
Monday 19 January
Professional development days
Wednesday 21 – Friday 23 January &
Tuesday 27 January (administration)
Australia Day
Monday 26 January
Students return
Wednesday 28 January
Good Friday
Friday 3 April
Easter Monday
Monday 6 April
ANZAC Day
Saturday 25 April
Queen’s Birthday
Monday 8 June
Show Holiday (Redlands)
Monday 10 August
Labour Day
Monday 5 October
UPCOMING EXCURSIONS
Parents please be aware that various end of year excursions are coming up and it is important that all medical
and permission forms are returned to school to support the safe organization of excursions. Our staff follow
clear processes when preparing excursions and we thank parents for supporting this process. Parents can
contact the school office if they have any concerns regarding upcoming excursions.
RELIGIOUS LIFE OF THE SCHOOL
St Vincent de Paul Annual Christmas Appeal
Thank you to the many families who have already contributed to our St Vincent de Paul Annual
Christmas Appeal. Our boxes are slowly beginning to fill. We are continue to collect items until the
last day of school when we will then present our school community’s donations to our St Vincent
de Paul chapter.
BIG
As this is such a busy time of the year we are having the breakfast on Wednesday 26 November from 7.45 a.m. On the
menu will be sausage in bread, hash browns, muffins and fruit juice (and coffee and tea for the mums and dads). Thank
you to Year 6 and 7 parents who have volunteered to provide the muffins! Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate
the end of another successful and productive year here at St. Luke’s.
FRIDAY MORNING MASS
Each fortnight one of the classes celebrates Mass with Father Emmanuel on a Friday morning at 9 a.m. This is a quiet
and intimate Mass where Father takes the opportunity to explain parts of the Mass and speak to the children in a less
formal way. Parents are always welcome to be part of this. Our next Friday morning Mass will be this Friday, 21
November and Year 1 White will be celebrating.
FAMILY CHRISTMAS CAROLS CELEBRATION
Our Christmas Carols night will be held in the Emmaus Centre on Wednesday 3 December
beginning at 6.30pm. Children may come dressed in Christmas clothes or as a Christmas
character e.g. shepherd. They will be sitting in their class groups and will need to be here at
6.20pm so that we can start on time. All children are singing and are expected to attend. We
respectfully ask that younger siblings stay seated with their parents during the carols.
YEAR 6 and 7 THANKSGIVING MASS: We are One… Celebrate
Our Year 6 and 7 students will celebrate their Mass of Thanksgiving next week on Thursday 27
November at 7pm. This will be an important opportunity for our students to give thanks to God for all
they have received during their time here at St. Luke’s.
END OF YEAR LITURGY
We will be celebrating our end of the year liturgy on Friday, 5 December at 10.30 am in the Church. This is a great
opportunity to thank God for all the blessings we have received during the year and to farewell staff and children who
are leaving. Children will return to their classrooms after this and will be dismissed from there at 12 noon.
THIS WEEK’S GOSPEL- Matthew 25:31-46
In this week’s Gospel we are called to live our Christian faith as we consider the reality of judgement. We are asked to
reflect on how we respond to Jesus’ teachings, and to look for ways that we can be God’s messenger in all we say and
do.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT –
Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything
useful. (Margaret J. Wheatley)
Tim Lomas, Principal and Renae Collier, Acting APRE
FROM OUR PARISH OFFICE
Greetings from the Parish Office!
ESCHATOLOGY: REFLECTING ON
THE LAST THINGS
There is a branch of theology called
eschatology. It deals with the doctrine of the
last things, namely, death, judgment, hell and
heaven, which are the ultimate destiny of all
humans. These may not be the most
interesting topics in Christianity for many
people but they still remain important issues of
our faith. Topics like love, charity, mercy, social
justice and goodness among others are more
interesting than the issues in eschatology.
November however is a good month for us to
look at our ultimate destiny. This month being a
month of remembrance, we invite everyone to
take time and reflect on the meaning and
implications of life and eternal life, and what
our final destiny could be like. We may not find
all the answers to the
questions that might
come to our mind as we reflect. Do not worry
about that. In issues like this questions are
more important than answers.
One thing our Christian faith teaches us with
certainty is; that if we live the Christian life, we
will enjoy eternal life with God. Otherwise, we
would exclude ourselves from that which St
Paul described as “what no human eyes has
seen, no human ears has heard and that which
human heart has not
imagined; the things
that God has prepared for those who love him”
(1Cornt. 2.9).
God Bless,
Fr Emmanuel
Parish Christmas Picnic
(Including Altar Servers Break-up)
St Anthony's School Grounds
Sunday 23rd November commencing at 10.30am.
There will be activities for adults and
children. Lunch Chicken and Salad $5 Adults (2 per
family) $15 Family. Cold Drinks on sale.
Christmas Mass Helpers for St Luke’s
If you are available over Christmas to help out at any of
the Masses, please place your name on the roster that
will be at the back of the church or phone the Parish
Office on 38200100.
Baptism of Older Children
Next Saturday 22nd November at 2pm we will
be celebrating the Baptism of Older Children in
our parish. Please keep these children in your
prayers.
Year 1W Class Mass
This Friday 21st November we will be
celebrating 9am Mass with Year 1W. Parents
are most welcome to attend.
MASS TIMES ACROSS OUR PARISH
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
7:00
7:00
9:00
7:00
5:00
6:00
7:00
9:00
am St Anthony’s
am St Luke’s
am St Anthony’s
am St Luke’s
pm St Anthony's
pm St Luke’s
am St Luke’s
am St Anthony’s
CONGRATULATIONS
The following students received awards at
Assembly recently: Jai, William, Luke, Ben,
Rocco, Levi, Cooper, Annaliese, Aleyah,
Lachlan, Maya, Alexia, Annie, Ella, Zane,
Hayden, Tia, Cruise, Laura, Jennifer, Joseph,
Myah, Peter, Mathew, Amie, Mara, Jayden.
Congratulations to Charlotte and Amy who have
been selected in the Redlands Districts Netball
team. Well done girls.
OFFICE MATTERS
SCHOOL FEES

P&F Levy rebate – a reminder to all families to
fill in your levy cards which are kept in the
office. If you have worked at working bees,
covered or shelved library books, tuckshop or
helped with student banking you are entitled to
claim a levy rebate. Please ensure your cards
are up to date as the total rebate is calculated
from these cards. Rebates are credited to
Term 1, 2015 fees unless the family is leaving
the school and then a cheque will be issued. All
cards must be completed and handed in by
Friday 28 November.
BOOKLISTS FOR 2015 – Online – quick & easy
Booklists have been sent home and were due last
Friday 14 November. Orders can be processed
online and details are on the form. Books can be
collected from Mt Cotton Road Newsagency on Mt
Cotton Road on certain dates in January 2015 or
from St Luke’s School on Tuesday 2 December
2014 (8am-9am or 2.30pm-3.30pm)
Tips for ordering online:
 www.mtcottonrdnews.com.au must be typed
into the url address bar at the very top of screen
(not in google box)
 An account must be set up the first time you
use this website – click on My Account (top
right hand side) then Create My Account
 Select School and Year Level from drop down
box
Please contact the school office if you have any
queries.
WHOLE SCHOOL PHOTO – $22 ea
Order forms are available from the
office.
25TH ANNIVERSARY MERCHANDISE
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We still have plenty of 25
Anniversary merchandise
available for sale:
Drink Bottle
Travel Mug
$5.50
$7.00
Caps
$4.00(purple, pink, blue, navy)
Umbrella
$22.00
USB
$6.50 (credit card shape)
Flexible Ruler $1.50
Pen
$2.00
Sirromet Wine – St Luke’s limited edition
Cabernet Merlot
$15.00ea
Sauvignon Blanc
$20.00ea
Sets
1 white 1 red
2 white
2 red
$30.00
$35.00
$25.00
STUDENT BANKING – Wed 18 Nov –
Narelle Carter & Lisa Fiteni
Dear Super Savers
Thank you for your wonderful saving efforts for 2014.
Not only have you saved your money and received some
fun rewards but you also helped our school raise $400 in
commission to go towards fundraising efforts.
We would like to let you know some important dates for
School Banking:
Wed 19 Nov - last day to order rewards
Wed 29 Nov - last banking day
- training session for new
Volunteers (see below)
 Wed 5 Feb - first banking day
To those of you leaving the school at the end of the year
we wish you all the best with your new adventures and
remember if you still have siblings banking at the school
you are welcome to send your banking book in with them
to continue your saving journey.
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
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas
break and we look forward to seeing you back in 2015.
Kind regards,
School Banking Coordinators.
Calling for Parent Volunteers to help
with School Banking!
We are SEEKING PARENT HELPERS, to
act as the School Banking
Coordinators at our school in 2015.
School Banking deposits are currently
processed on a Wednesday morning at the library. We
will be holding a training session on Wednesday 26
November at 9am. As a lot of our volunteers will be
leaving the school this year we are desperate for some
new helpers. Ideally you would only work 1 morning a
month. Parents willing to help should complete their
details below and return to the Office ASAP.
Yes, I would like to help with School Banking!
Name: ________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________
Dylexia Support Meeting
Final dyslexia support meeting
Date:
Thursday 27th November
Time:
2pm
Location:
Library Annexe
Hope to see you all there
Raymond Schwartz, Guidance Counsellor
All library books are due back
this week. Please have a search
at home and return overdue books.
Thank you, Katrina and Maureen.
PARENT EDUCATION
MORNING TEA
Come celebrate the end of year with a
cuppa, sweetie treat and a chat with
friends.
renewal project scheduled for the Christmas
Holidays!
$932 raised at
BUNNINGS
THANK YOU!!
All P&F Events for 2015 were locked in at
last night’s event planning meeting. All
dates will be published in next week’s
newsletter. Thank you to everyone that
attended.
Friday 6 March
2015
Remember to use your Capalaba Tavern
Discount Card and receive 10% discount on
payment and St Luke’s will then
receive 10%. Great savings for
Christmas celebrations! More
cards are available at the office.
“Please support the businesses that
support US”
UNIFORM SHOP NEWS
When:
Where:
Time:
Bring:
You are all
Wednesday, 26 November
Emmaus Hall
8.30am (after BIG Brekky)
a small plate to share
w e l c o m e big and small, so
see y o u there!
FROM OUR P&F
THANK YOU for helping to raise $9,874 at
the 2014 FESTIVAL!
BIG THANK YOU to Bianca Stubbs, Tania
Henderson, Tammy Milton, Catherine Clifton, Lisa
Arnold, Laura Clarkham and all our Class Parent
Reps!! THANK YOU to EVERYONE that helped
make our Festival a wonderful community event for
St Luke’s. All these funds go towards the oval
Opening Days rest of 2014 & 2015
Thursday 20 Nov
8am – 9.30am
Friday 21 Nov
8am – 9.30am
Thursday 27 Nov
8am – 9.30am
Friday 28 Nov
81m – 9.30am
Thursday 4 Dec
8am – 9.30am
Friday 5 Dec
Closed
Tues 20 Jan 2015
2pm – 4pm
Fri 23 Jan 2015
9am – 12noon
Tues 27 Jan 2015
1pm – 3pm
Back to normal trading Friday mornings for rest of
school term. If you need any information please
email Joy on joygroth@bigpond.com.au
TUCKSHOP NEWS
TUCKSHOP MENUS are on front
page of school website
(www.stlukescapalaba.qld.edu.au)
under tuckshop link on left.
COMMUNITY NEWS
If your child would like to learn
piano next year please contact
Annette Brennan on
0407 599 544.
- every Wednesday
Subway orders must:
 be in by 2pm Tuesday
 be attached to a brown paper bag
 have name and class on top of form
 be placed in red satchel in classroom
An order form is available on St Luke’s School
website www.stlukescapalaba.qld.edu.au
Sorry - No late orders can be accepted as orders
are collected Tuesday afternoon and delivered to
Subway.
Summer Menu is still available on
For Sale: $100
A beautiful wooden dog kennel only used for a few
months. In excellent condition. 2 small dogs can fit
comfortably. Easy to access for cleaning.
Comes with a floor mat and 2 rugs- all clean.
Contact Julie O’Brien- 3 Blue
Thursday and Fridays.
Sushi
GRADUATION NECKLACES
$20 each
- every Thursday
Sushi orders must:
 be in by 2pm Wednesday
 be attached to a brown paper bag
 have name and class on top of bag
 be placed in tuckshop box in classroom
Sushi menu is available on St Luke’s School
website www.stlukescapalaba.qld.edu.au
Sorry - No late orders can be accepted as
orders are placed on Wednesday afternoon.
This week’s helpers are Sharon Robson &
Michelle Sutherland.
Thank you. Juanita Holman, Tuckshop Convenor.
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GIRLS
White locket coloured crystals
Silver plate hand stamped with
St Lukes 2014 year 6 or 7
Initial charm can be added for $3
BOYS
Stainless steel dog tag
Hand stamped with
St Lukes 2014 year 6 or 7
and name If you want.
To order contact Juanita on facebook
juanholman@gmail.com
Phone 0400 920 202
platinumhabitats@gmail.com
My name is David Richards, I am the owner of a
local business that specialises in the creation of
Custom Built Cubby Houses, Forts and Creative
Children’s Play Areas and also a dad of a child at
St Luke’s School.
With the safety of your children at the forefront
of our designs, our Cubby Houses, Forts and Play
Areas are built with quality timber and fixtures
with child friendly finishes.
Our designs are drafted based on your budget and
can be built on site or in flat packs for pick up or
delivery.
The choices are endless;

Choose from 20 Colour Bond roof Colours

Scramble Nets and Rock Climbing Walls


Slides, swings, basketball and netball hoops
Play kitchens

Play Accessories e.g.; phones, binoculars

Planter Boxes and Letter boxes
For every Cubby or Fort sold, $100 will be
donated to St Luke’s Catholic Parish School.
Customers will receive 2 FREE play accessories from a
selected range when ordering their Cubby/Fort.
Order now for Christmas