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TUESDAY
NEWSDAY
Term 1
Issue 03
Our Lady of the Rosary School
PO Box 149, Moffat Beach 4551
E:
pcaloundra@bne.catholic.edu.au
P:
07 5491 4522
F:
07 5492 6225
W:
www.olr.qld.edu.au
Date 11 February 2014
Dear members of OLR school community
Greetings once again...a reminder that the Date Claimers which follow are available from our Parent Portal Calendar along with other information that parents / carers require from time to time...new families have received the link
to our Parent Portal, user names and passwords via email...existing families use the same user name / password
from 2013…
PARENT PORTAL HOME PAGE
Date Claimers available from our Parent Portal Calendar:
Function to welcome new families
Term Dates
Public Holidays
Pupil Free Days
Weekly Assemblies
Weekly Liturgies
Weekly Masses
Parent Information Evenings
Parents & Friends Association Meetings
District & Regional Swimming Trials
Caloundra Foreshore Fun Run
Monthly Food (Tuckshop Days)
This Thursday Patrick Finch, Linda Morley-Buchanan, Fran Griffin and Kylie Boyd will be undertaking
Student Protection Training here on site while next Monday and Tuesday the following staff members will accompany me on a local 2 day Strategic Planning Conference: Donna McKenna; Karen
Hopping; Trish Fay; Linda Morley–Buchanan; and, Maryann Fulton...Michael Poncini will be Acting
Principal during our absence…
Best wishes to those kids who are competing in the District Swimming Trials next Monday...
Regards,
Col
Spirituality News
Our Year Six/Seven Students will be commissioned as our new school leaders tomorrow at our whole school Liturgy
of the Word with Children. This will commence at 9am in the Church and we invite you to share in this special celebration with us.
We encourage our new student leaders to embrace the motto of Our Lady of the Rosary by being leaders who serve
this community with love, an open sharing heart, caring compassion and enthusiasm.
We urge these children to fulfil their potential to be leaders in the true Gospel tradition and in so doing adopt the legacy of St Mary MacKillop of the Cross and to ….”never see a need without doing something about it.”
My advice for 2014 to the 6/7 Leaders:
“Share the good work God has begun in you”
Welcome Liturgy 2014
Students of the Week
Millie Gallacher
A community contributor who is off to a wonderful start in her new country, school and class!
Welcome Millie!
Melissa Dick
A community contributor who is eager to help others. Melissa encourages and acknowledges the
efforts of her classmates and set a great example by showing kindness to all.
Millar Gazzard
A community contributor who has helped create and follows class rules and routines. Millar is an
active listener who then uses his understanding to assist others to stay on task. Well done Millar!
Jared Ward
A reflective and self-managing learner who listens and contributes attentively in class and
completes tasks to the best of his ability. Thank you for a wonderful start to the year Jared.
Max Rapley
A community contributor who made a new classmate feel welcome and included him in games at
playtime!
Luca Widmer
A community contributor who settled beautifully into his new school community and class family
by being loving and friendly!
Jemma Clutterbuck
A reflective and self-managed learner who always stays working on task. Well done,
Jemma!
Kemsley Dick
A community contributor who is courteous and respectful towards others. Especially when
helping his peers clean up. Well done Kemsley.
Lincoln Cansdell
A community contributor who is courteous and respectful towards others. Lincoln helps his peers
tidy away their areas.
From the Guidance Counsellor
Are your expectations harmful or healthy?
As parents, it’s often a balancing act in determining what to expect from our children.
If our expectations are too high this can cause children to become anxious or just give up.
If our expectations are too low our children may become complacent and not perform to
the best of their actual ability.
This week’s article by Michael Grose explores the impact of parent expectations on children. Enjoy!
Blessings,
Karen Hopping
Guidance Counsellor
Happy Birthday
OHSC
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13.02
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Contact Gaye
Amy Frost
Isabelle Pepper
Finlay Clark
Harrison Monk
Seth Burns
0428 246 222
for OSHC Information
Community Notices
Football OZTAG:
Looking for players for an Football Oztag (Prep – U6)
team.
Season is only 7 weeks commences 10th
Feb. Games played on Monday after 4pm at Caloundra.
No additional training commitments. Contact Clare
McMahon 0419 670 633 / gcmcmahon@bigpond.com
Rugby Union Sign-on
Where: Caloundra Lighthouses, Arthur St, Caloundra
When: Friday 28th February
Time: 4pm—7pm
Library News
Term 1 has certainly started with a bang. It has been great to see all of the students excitedly borrowing their first lot
of books for the year.
Book Fair is Coming!
Monday 24th March will begin our first big Library event for 2014 will be a Book Fair with the
theme ‘Reading Oasis’! During that week students will be able to visit the library, browse
over the many new book titles available for purchase, and create their own wish lists. Keep
in mind, that any purchases made during the Book Fair will help our library to earn Scholastic points, which then turn into resources that continue to help your children’s learning.
Also look out for the Book Club brochures in your child’s school bags. Orders need to be
placed by Friday 14th February. All Scholastic Book Club sales will continue to contribute to the library resources for
your children.
Parent Reading Library Available
Just a reminder for all parents new and old to the school, that the library has a parent reading library. It contains literature on several different topics such as – parenting skills, helping your child with reading, and family dynamics etc.
You are welcome to drop in, browse through the titles, and even borrow the books for home time.
Parents Helpers Needed
It seems that there are never enough hours in the school day, and so that’s why the library needs your
help. You can come in any time that suits you, for as long as you like. Your main tasks could be sorting
books, tidying shelves and returning books. If you are interested, visit the library to let us know. We
would just love another smiling face, around the place. Thanking you in advance.
Happy Reading!
Keiran and Carmel
OLR P&F Welcome Afternoon
Inviting all OLR families
Meet new families and reconnect with old friends
Sunday 23rd February,3-5pm
Where: The undercover area OLR
Bring along your own drinks
P&F will provide food
Bring along your own drinks
Cost: FREE
RSVP Rochelle 0418 151 018 or bradshell@optusnet.com.au
School Fee Information and Due Dates

Direct Debit forms are due in by Wednesday 12 February. Direct Debit families are required to pay the Resource levy separately.

Resource Levy is due this Friday, 14 February.
Information
Children Arriving Late or Leaving Early
All children are required to be signed in and out in the
register in Reception by a parent or caregiver. Parents
are asked to accompany or collect their child/ren to/
from the class. The signed slip is given to the class
teacher before collecting your child.
Volunteering / Visiting Classrooms
If you are visiting your child’s class or volunteering,
please remember to sign in and out at Reception.
Pick-up
Students are asked to wait for parents at pick up time in
areas that are supervised by a duty teacher i.e. in Alfred
street near bus stop and in Edmund street near the
crossing. If you are running late, please advise the
School Office and the children will be asked to wait in
the School Office until collected.
The library is not a supervised area after 3pm and students are not to wait in the Church precinct.
Absent
If your child is absent, please notify the school by email:
pcaloundra@bne.catholic.edu.au or phone 5491 4522.
A letter should be provided to the teacher on their return.
Student Medication
Under no circumstances are children to have any medication or vitamins in their school bag. If your child requires medication at school, a medication form must be
completed and handed in at the School Office. The
medication form is available on the school website or in
the stand in Reception. All medication must have a
pharmacy label on it with the child’s name and details of
dosage.
Contact Details
If you have changed contact details could you please
advise the School Office as soon as possible.
Class Names
All classes are named with the year level and then either
B (Blue) or Y (Yellow). Teacher surnames are not used.
e.g. OB, OY 1B, 1Y…
Food
Can parents please ensure the students are supplied
with sufficient food for snack time, morning tea and
lunch and that they are aware of which food has been
packed for which specific eating time.
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open on Wednesday
mornings 8.30—9am or alternatively paid orders
may be left at Reception and items will be sent
home with your child as soon as possible.
OHSC Program
Before & After School and Holiday Care
Contact Gaye on 0428 246 222.
Lost Property
The Lost Property Box is located at the front of the Library.
School Banking
Thursday is School Banking Day at OLR. Students
should bring in their weekly deposit for CBA and bring it
to the Uniform Shop in the class folder.
Skateboarding Coaching
When: Wednesday Afternoon @ 3:15-4:30 pm with Mr
Fitz. Cost is $4 per student.
What to bring:
Skaters need elbow pads, knee
pads, helmet and a skateboard.
Piano or Keyboard lessons in a solo, paired or small
group format.
Contact: Julie Green on 0412 031 998 or
greenaj@iprimus.com.au or
jgreen@bne.catholic.edu.au
Tennis Coaching on Tuesday and Friday afternoons at OLR. Contact Neil White on 0447 330
961 for more information.
OLR’s Playgroup operates Wednesday’s 9.30—
11.30am in the Parish Centre. Any queries please ring
Jenny 0418 453 981. Playgroup families are
most welcome to celebrate our Liturgy of The
Word with Children.
School Fees
Resource Levy was posted out last week and is due for
payment by 14th February, 2014.
Direct Debits forms for 2014 need to be returned to the
office by Wed 12th to enable payments to commence on
18th February, 2014.
Drama Club & Junior Public Speaking in a group format.
Contact: Keiran Pennisi on 0488 505 636
or
kpennisi@bne.catholic.edu.au
Guitar lessons in solo, paired or small group
format. Contact Michael Carlson on 5446 5970
or mcarlson@inbox.com
Percussion lessons in solo or paired format.
Contact: Robb Burr on 0414 425 815 or
bobdacat5@hotmail.com
Boot Camp for Parents
Join other OLR Mums at school for a fun workout
straight after you drop off the kids. All fitness levels and ages catered for. Meet at the hut next to
tennis courts @ 9am WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY
for an hour. Cost: $5 per session, pay as you go. Children welcome, they can play whilst you work out
Any questions or want to know more please contact Troy
0402 927209.
Time
Location
Liturgy of the Word with Children
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
Sat
4.30pm
Burke St, Golden Beach
Indoor Bowls Club
Sat
6.00pm
61 Edmund St, Caloundra
Sat
6.00pm
Peachester Rd, Beerwah
Sun
6.30am
Caloundra
Sun
9.30am
Caloundra
Sun
7.00am
13-15 Caloundra St,
Landsborough
Sun
8.00am
Kawana Good Shepherd Ctr
86 Undara Ave
Community Hall: Nanyima St
Sun
9.00am
45 Cedar St, Maleny
Sun
9.00am
21 Anne St, Kenilworth
Sun
10.00am
Southern Cross Aged Care
Village Way, Little Mountain
Sun
10.30am
28 Saffron St, Currimundi
Sun
5.00pm
Anglican Church, Bokarina
Sun
5.30pm
Mooloolah Hall, Bray Rd
Mooloolah
Sun
9.30am
Children’s Liturgy
(School Term Time)
Wed
9.30am
Caloundra (Liturgy of the
Word) during school terms
Calendar Term 1 2014
9am Caloundra Catholic Church
Week
3
6.30pm
Upper Gay Tce
Sun
7.00am
Upper Gay Tce
Sun
9.00am
Upper Gay Tce
UNITING COMMUNITY
Sun
9.30am
6.00pm
Thursday Parish
Mass 9am
12/2/2014
Mr and Mrs McKenna 6/7Y
and 6/7B
13/2/2014
Year 5
19/2/2014
Mrs Woulfe
5Y
20/2/2014
Year 4
26/2/2014
Mr Poncini/Mr Fitzgerald
5B
27/2/2014
Year 3
4
5
6
7
8
ANGLICAN COMMUNITY
Sat
Liturgy of the Word with
Children – Wednesday
9am
5/3/2014
Whole School Liturgy
Ash Wednesday
(Lent Begins)
12/3/2014
Mrs Bruce/
Mrs Duckett 4Y
19/3/2014
Mrs Bradford/
Mrs Morley-Buchanan 4B
School Birthday
27/2/2014
Year 4
2/4/2014
Whole School Liturgy
Holy Week
3/4/2014
Year 3
Children’s Liturgy
Queen St, Caloundra
(every 2nd Sunday)
LUTHERAN COMMUNITY
Sun
8.00am
14 Bombala Tce, Caloundra
Sun
9.30am
Pacific Lutheran, Bertinya
PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITY
Sun
9.30am
1 Kalinga St, Caloundra
Sun
7.00pm
1 Kalinga St, Caloundra
20/3/2014
Year 5
26/03/2014
Mr Tamatea
3Y
9
10
13/3/2014
Year 6/7
Did you know 9.30am Sunday mass at OLR church is
a family friendly mass?
During the school term, leaders run Children’s Liturgy
which provides children with an opportunity to celebrate
God’s word in a fun and friendly environment.
Why not bring your family this Sunday?
Community Notices
NRL Coaching Clinic
Cost: $30 per person
Free entry to game day, Free NRL boot bag, Free All-Star Shirt
Where:
Stockland Stadium
Time:
10am 15th February