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Term 1: February 18, 2015
newsletter
St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School: Phone 3481 4600 Fax 3481 4699 Absentee 3481 4688 Email pmangohill@bne.catholic.edu.au
Principal
Mark Creevey
Dear Parents,
Today is Ash Wednesday. It is an important day in the church calendar as it is the
beginning of Lent. During this Lenten period we will be participating in a variety of
both personal and religious activities. Just one of these activities is our social
action and justice focus on the support for the Catholic organization called Caritas.
Mr Kitchener will share with the students what our focus will be this year. In the
past our students have become very supportive of the wonderful work that Cartias
does in our name as we have raised money for different purposes to assist needy
communities. Our money raised has been directed towards the purchase of
livestock, digging wells, providing education, transport and fishing equipment.
When we combine our contributions we can really make a difference in the lives of
whole communities. Lent concludes with the deeply religious and significant
occasions of Holy Week and Easter.
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Today 27 of our students are representing themselves and our school community
at the District Swimming Carnival at the Lawnton pool. We wish our students the
very best for the day. Mrs Creese, Mrs Hogan and Mrs Penny will accompany the
students in our school bus.
Tonight there is a P&F meeting to gather data about
wish lists for expenditure in 2015. If you would like to
contribute to this discussion please come along and
provide some ideas for the P&F. The meeting starts
at 7pm in the staffroom. You are most welcome.
If any parents would like to assist the school in a Volunteer role you will need to
attend an Induction for Volunteers. This is for new families or families who have
found their circumstances have changed and they are now able to assist in the
classroom, at the Café, on excursions and the like. Two sessions are currently
planned, as listed in last week’s newsletter, for Wednesday afternoon at 2pm and
Thursday morning commencing at 8:30am. Hope to see you there!
Every Week
Sometimes not first or last
week of Term.
Assembly
8.30am Wednesdays
Uniform Shop
Mondays 2.30pm-4pm
Fridays 8.00am-9.30am
Cafe
Wednesdays & Fridays
School Banking
Tuesdays
Mini Singers (Prep-2)
7.45am Tuesdays (Library)
Starting Week 4
Senior Band Practice
7.30am Wednesdays
(Hall-Stage Area)
Junior Choir (Yr 2-3)
7.45am Wednesdays
(Music Room)
BP Choir (Yr 4-6)
7.45am Thursdays
(Music Room)
Yr6 Choir (New)
Wednesdays & Fridays
(1st Break in Music Room)
Playgroup
8.30am Tuesdays (OSHC)
Piano/Keyboard Music
Tuesdays & Thursdays
(OSHC Bldg)
Guitar Lessons
Wednesdays (full)
Term 1: February 18, 2015
Principal
Mark Creevey
Parents, some of our practices involving our drop off and pick up of students needs to be reviewed. I will do this
in conjunction with our high school colleagues. Our high school students are released from school at 2:30pm on
three days and at 3:00pm on two days. This is so that it doesn’t clash with our departure at 2:45pm each day. As
a school community with over 800 students we need to streamline these procedures as much as possible.
Two improvements are possible:

The first improvement should be at morning drop off time when the students alight from vehicles they
should move more quickly and smartly to their designated waiting areas. I have seen parents hastily
combing hair amongst many other things which contributes to the congestion in the mornings. Please be
mindful of other parents wanting to use the space provided and be as efficient as is possible.

The second improvement we can make is that there be no queueing in the drive-through zone before
2:40pm as the high school students will be picked up there when they have their 2:30pm finish. This
happens three days every week. There is no need for parents to queue from 2:25pm as all that is achieved
is a congested carpark. We are a smart learning community that constantly evolves and meets the needs of
a continually changing environment. Let’s be part of the solution and not be part of the problem. I
recognize there are other issues but collaboratively we will address these too.
Tomorrow we will be having the second of our emergency procedures drills. This is our Lock Down Drill. Whilst
we sincerely hope we never have to use either the Fire Evacuation or the Lock Down procedures, in reality it is
best to be prepared.
Prep enrolments for 2016 continue to roll in and we will commence the interview process towards the end of
the term.
Flexischools Café Menu Ready for Action. Apologies for the problems with our online ordering system
- flexischools. It is now working properly. Please check that you have correctly updated your student's
class. If you have any problems please email fcstoreywood1@bigpond.com.
Tennis Australia are providing a FREE tennis racquets and shirts for all interested Prep students at
St Benedict's. A form will be sent home with the prep students this week which must be completed by
the 27th February in order to receive this gift. All forms to be returned to the tennis coach
hampson.wayne@gmail.com or to the school office by Friday 27th February.
www.stbenedicts.qld.edu.au
Thought for the Week: “The secret to success is never to give up”
Have a great week
Regards
Mark
Ash Wednesday
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APA
Jo Scott-Pegum
Dear Parents,
Meet Our Staff
I have asked the new staff to prepare a short bio to introduce themselves to the school community and each
week we will enjoy reading a small snippet about our new staff members. This week I introduce Rachael Hayles
our Year 6R teacher.
Dream, Believe, Create, Succeed! My life’s motto. If you can dream it and believe in
it you CAN create it and succeed! Hello, my name is Rachael and I am originally from
Mackay. My parents still live in our family home where my younger sister, Sarann
and I grew up and love to return home to as often as we can.
I grew up wanting only to be a teacher and as such have been teaching for 9 years. I
have taught at Doomadgee, Moranbah, Mackay, London and Brisbane. I have a love
of travelling and my next venture is South America or Africa. New York is simply one
of my most favourite cities in the world. My love of travelling began as a 16 and a
half year old when I went on exchange for 12 months to Zurich, Switzerland.
I love sport and keeping fit. I used to play a lot of netball and touch football. I also
have a love of EATING! I class cheese as a food group. I enjoy cooking but could do
with some baking practice.
I am very pleased to be teaching here at St. Benedict’s and look forward to getting to know everyone.
Rachael.
Year 6 Leadership Day
On Monday I was honoured to be a co-presenter of the Year 6 leadership day along with Mr Creevey, Mr
Kitchener and the Year 6 teachers. The Year 6 students showed great signs of leadership on the day: cooperation,
listening, resilience and patience to name a few. Some students also faced one of their fears by taking a turn with
public speaking. When the students were with me we looked at some of the challenges and hopes that they hold
for their year. They were also inspired by words of wisdom from other leaders and were given the opportunity to
choose some wise words to think and reflect upon. The final activity we did together required the students to
draft their St Benedict’s epitaph – what they would like to be remembered for when they leave our school at the
end of the year. I was inspired by who they are, how they think, what their dreams are and how they work
together in a collaborative and cooperative way. We are blessed with our student leaders of 2015.
www.stbenedicts.qld.edu.au
Brain Rule 3: Sleep Well, think well. (John Medina ’Brain Rules’)

The brain is in constant state of tension between cells and chemicals that try to put you to sleep and cells
and chemicals that try to keep you awake.

The neurons of your brain show vigorous rhythmical activity when you’re asleep – perhaps replaying what
you learned that day.

People vary in how much sleep they need and when they prefer to get it, but the biological drive for an
afternoon nap is universal.

Loss of sleep hurts attention, executive function, worki9ng memory, mood, quantitative skills, logical
reasoning and even motor dexterity.
Food for thought!
Kind Regards, Jo
Good Luck!
Good luck to Bailey Nikl, Thomas Irvine, Thomas Howarth(AFL), Jacinta Fitzgerald, Emmalea Chivers, Joshua Lude, Thomas
Arato and Jordan Randall who were selected at School trials to go to the Pine Rivers District Trials for Basketball and AFL.
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Sport
Our District
Swim Team
Laurel Creese
Dear Parents,
Attention Years 4, 5 and 6 Students (Pine Rivers District Trials - Term 1)
Thanks to the parents who sent back the green form which outlines what sports
your child is involved in. There are a lot of students involved in sport after school
which is great!
Congratulations to our
Swimming Team who
were selected to compete
at the Pine Rivers District
Swimming Carnival this
Wednesday 18th
February.
The Pine Rivers District (PRD) trials for various sports are coming up quickly and
are held nearly every week. I have outlined the dates for Term 1 and will update
this for Term 2 later. Please refer to www.pineriverssport.qld.edu.au for more
information if necessary.
We will be inviting students in Year 5 and 6 and sometimes Year 4 to trial at school
in order to select students to attend these trials. Important points:

We invite students at school first and then we have a St Benedict’s (SB) trial.
Students are selected on skills and behaviour.

If they are selected they are given forms to complete and there is normally a
small trial fee which has to be paid at the office.

The SB and PRD trials are not compulsory. If you or your child decides not to
participate that’s okay but please inform me especially with PRD trials.

Trials are usually for students born 2004 and 2003 however sometimes they
open trials up to students born 2005.

Trials are for students who already have playing experience or show a
special talent.

PRD trials are held after school normally from 3.30pm-5.30pm.

Parents are responsible for transport to and from the trials and for
supervision at the trials.

If your child is successful at the PRD trials they will then be selected to
compete at the Metropolitan North Regional (MNR) trial.
Proposed St Benedict’s and Pine Rivers District Trials Calendar - Term 1
www.stbenedicts.qld.edu.au
Week
Students advised/school trial held
District Trial Date
10 Years
Bridie Bowden
Jayda White
Lana Tancred
Maicy Lynch
Georgia Dine
Madison Dale
Zali O’Shanesy
Jonty Springer
Frazer Von Dohren
James Locke
11 Years
Jemma Steine
Abby Hanson
Alexandra Hill
Isabella Panetta
Lily Strange
Kane Penny
Kiel O’Hanlon
Kade Fletcher
Jayden Taane
Thomas Howarth
Riley Dan
12 Years
Elyssa White
Emily Corkeron
Paris Murphy
Veronica Sala-Eden
Cooper Parodi
Daniel Bowell
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School trial for Basketball and AFL Trials
4
School trial for Tennis
5
School trial for Hockey and Rugby
League
Mon-23/2- PRD Girls Basketball @ Dakabin High-3.30p.m
Wed-25/2-PRD Boys Basketball Trials @NLSC -3.30p.m
Tues 24/2 - PRD AFL Trials @ Swans AFC Bells Pocket Rd-3.30pm
Wed-25/2-MNR 10-13 Swim @ Lawnton
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Students invited to attend School trial
for Netball on Thursday or Friday due
to Yr 6 Camp
Tues-3/3-PRD Hockey Trials @ Murrumba SSC @ 3.30p.m
Thurs-5/3-PRD 12&U Boys & Girls Tennis
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Students invited to attend School trial
for Soccer
Tues-10/3-PRD 12&U Rugby League Trials @ Bears FC Mathieson Park,
Petrie
Wed-11/3 PRD 12&U Netball Trials 2003@Living Faith School and
2004/05@Our Lady of the Way
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Mon-16/3-MNR 12&U Basketball @ Boondall
Tues-17/3-MNR Squash Trials
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Tues-24/3-PRD 12&U Boys & Girls Soccer Trials @JOR Murrumba Downs
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Wed-1/4 & Thurs 2/4 MNR U12 AFL Trials @ Zillmere
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APRE
Brett Kitchener
Dear Parents,
Today was a significant day in the religious life of our school as we celebrated Ash
Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is the official start of the season of Lent, a time of
preparation in the Church. Lent is preparation for Easter which commences at the
end of the Lenten season.
During Lent the colour purple is visible in the church and on the priest’s
vestments. All classes will symbolically replace the green cloths (ordinary time) on
their class prayer tables with purple cloths to represent the commencement of
this time of preparation. The other time in the church calendar when purple
adorns our place of worship is the season of Advent. This also is a time of waiting
and preparation. On this occasion the waiting and preparation is for the season of
Christmas. At both Christmas and Easter the colour white is the symbolic colour in
the church signifying the most holy of times.
Traditionally Catholics have made personal sacrifices during Lent by aiming to
“give up” comforts or luxury items. This belief was driven by a desire to appreciate
in a very small and personal way the ultimate sacrifice made by Jesus our Saviour.
In modern times there appears to be a shift in many Christians from giving up to
giving more. The Project Compassion campaign, which all Catholic schools within
Brisbane Catholic Education commit to, is a clear representation of the notion of
giving more. Our Project Compassion campaign for 2015 will be launched on
assembly nest week.
Our Parish
Holy Cross Parish
3293 0800
www.redcliffecatholic
parish.com
6pm Saturday
Mass at Holy Cross,
Kippa Ring
(Confessions at 5pm)
7.30am Sunday
Mass at Mary Queen of
Peace, Woody Point
9am Sunday
Mass at Holy Cross,
Kippa Ring
9.30am Sunday
Mass here at St
Benedict's, Mango Hill
5pm Sunday
Mass at Holy Cross,
Kippa Ring
I have come across a prayer reflection about giving up which is well worth our consideration.
What to Give Up
Give up complaining - focus on gratitude
Give up pessimism - become an optimist
Give up worry - trust Divine providence
Give up anger - be patient
Give up pettiness - be mature
Give up gloom - enjoy the beauty around us
Give up giving up - hang in there
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New year’s resolutions may have passed. Lent is a time for conversion, an exciting chance to make a new
beginning. As Father Brian said to the students in Mass today, ‘it may not be easy but it is a wonderful
opportunity which awaits us’. May Lent be a rewarding time for you and your family.
Enjoy the rest of your week
Brett
Ash Wednesday
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Resource Centre & Curriculum
Amanda Bradford & Ellen Ramsay
You must have your
library bag to borrow.
Library News
Star Borrowers
We are well into the swing of borrowing for the term. We are keeping an eye on
our students that borrow consistently each week. At the end of the term we will
be rewarding these ‘Star Borrowers’. Each week students must remember to bring
their library bag for borrowing to be considered a star borrower.
New Books
We have a tonne of new books arriving regularly into our library for students to
borrow. Visit our Resource Centre homepage https://libraryl.bne.catholic.edu.au/
oliver/libraryHome.do?corporation=PMAG for more information on some of our
new books and for access to the catalogue after hours.
Curriculum News
Spelling Professional Development
This afternoon, our teachers are involved in a Professional Development afternoon
based on Spelling, with specific emphasis on spelling strategies and working
toward a whole school spelling program. Kim Summers and Michael Cini
(Education Officers from Brisbane Catholic Education) will facilitate the session.
We look forward to continuing our journey with them.
Writing Competition
Students of all year levels can enter the 2015 Schools
Writing Competition where they can enter short
stories or poems, there is no theme and students are
encouraged to let their imaginations run wild. There
are some fantastic prizes on offer. This competition
closes on the 29th March. To enter online or to download an entry form visit
http://www.write4fun.net/competitions/54
The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition
www.stbenedicts.qld.edu.au
Class
Borrowing
The theme for 2015, ‘A Young Commonwealth’, recognises that young people
account for the majority of the Commonwealth’s population and play a vital role in
shaping the world we live in. The Royal Commonwealth Society hopes that the
essay topics based on the theme will lend themselves to aspects of the school
curriculum and provide opportunities for creative writing. The competition is open
to young writers aged 18 and under who are living in, or are a national of, a
Commonwealth country or territory. For more information head to https://
thercs.org/youth/competition Please note that the closing date for entries is 1st
May 2015.
Monday
1B, 2W, 3B, 3W, 5R, 5W,
6B, 6W
Wednesday
PB, PR, PW, 2B, 2R, 6R
Friday
1R, 1W, 3R, 4B, 4R, 4W,
5B
Worldbook
St Benedict’s has a whole
school subscription to
WorldBook Online.
Everyone in our school
community can access this
fantastic site! Our
subscription allows us to
access the three areas
within the site – Early
World of Learning, Kids
and Students. They now
have available a mobile
version of the website,
too!
Login
http://
worldbookonline.com/
wb/Login?ed=wb
Our School User Name
stbh
Password
st4509
Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day (SID) is organised by Insafe in February of each year to promote safer and more responsible
use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people across the world.
Below we have included a link to a fact sheet about Privacy on Social Network Websites (Facebook, Instagram).
Whilst these are websites that students should not be accessing until they are over the age of 13 years, it is
important to be equipped with this valuable information.
http://www.saferinternet.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=5899d2c2-e7f5-476f-a7e982ba1e052d43&groupId=10137 .
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Pastoral Coordinator
Helen Hickey
What a delight it was to share in the Ash Wednesday Early Years sacred time this
morning. The newest members of the St. Benedict’s community, our Preppies,
joined the Yr1’s and 2’s in prayer as they listened, sang songs and joined in actions
which helped them to understand a little of the Jesus story, in particular, our
challenge to grow and change our hearts during this time of Lent.
As adults, we don’t have to look very far at all to see the love, forgiveness and
compassion of our God in action. It is often seen in unexpected ways in our
beautiful children. May this Lent be a time of finding God quite unexpectedly in
our lives.
Frederick Buechner shares his wisdom...
“There is no telling where God may turn up next, around what sudden bend of the
path if you have your eyes open, your wits about you, in what odd, small moments
almost too foolish to tell.” Watch for evidence of God’s presence.
Action for This Week
May we as a community continue to pray for and keep close to our hearts the two
Australians facing execution in Indonesia. The mere thought of this barbaric action
has saddened the hearts of many as the news rippled across the nation. We hope
and pray that Frederick Buechner’s wisdom and insight will become a reality for
these brave men and their families.
“There is no telling where God may turn up next, around what sudden bend of
the path.”
Playgroup
Tuesdays
8.30am to 10.00am
Location
St Benedict’s OSHC
Building
This is a great chance for
the adults to have a cuppa
and meet new families in
a relaxed setting while
younger children socialise
and make friends too.
Enquiries
hhickey@
bne.catholic.edu.au
Playgroup
Saint Benedict’s Play Group is held every Tuesday in the OSHC building
next to the School Undercover Area. The morning is run by Sandra
Price who also works at the OSHC. All are welcome to come along and enjoy a
cuppa and some morning tea whilst the children play. A gold coin donation would
be appreciated. Please note that we have moved forward our start time to
8.30am and finish time to 10.00am. This is has been done so drop off and start of
playgroup runs much smoother for the mums and dads attending.
www.stbenedicts.qld.edu.au
Peace and blessings
Helen
Morning tea every Wednesday after assembly in the Hall with Helen. All are welcome!
Finance & Fees
PMAGFinance@bne.catholic.edu.au
Term 1, 2015 School Fees
Term 1 school fees Direct Debit Forms were due to the office by Friday 13th
February and are available to download from the St Benedict’s school website.
If you did not receive your account statement (via email) or would like an up-to-date
statement emailed to you, please contact Nerrida on 3481 4600.
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Teaching & Learning
Michele Lund, Christina Mitchell & Pam Sweeney
(Guidance & Counselling psweeney@bne.catholic.edu.au)
Parents and Teachers Working Together
It is important that as parents you get to know and develop good relationships with those people who care for
and educate your children. Having a good relationship with your child’s teacher is one of the most valuable things
that you can do for your child at school. It demonstrates to him/her the importance of a positive relationship. If
there is an issue then you have an opportunity to model for your child how to solve problems or concerns in a
positive and respectful way. It also builds a sense of connectedness and belonging for your child and family.
Teachers are keen to get to know your child's needs and interests and to plan for your child's learning. It is much
easier to do this when they feel that you are working with them in partnership to help and support your child.
Don’t forget if you have a concern that you wish to discuss with your child’s teacher, it is important to make a
time to meet outside of class time. Once the bell has rung teachers are focussed on teaching and learning for all
the children.
To help build a good partnership with your child’s teacher, you might:

Share your child's interests, activities or fears with your child’s teacher.

Share ideas about what you know works best for your child e.g. preparing your child for a change in routine
or if there is a relief teacher.

Ask questions about how your child is going and how you can help

Be as involved as much as you can in activities at the school e.g. help out in class activities, in the library, at
working bees and at school functions.

Join in with the wider school community and Parent and Friends group

Discuss any issues or concerns relating to your child with the teacher in private. You will need to make a
mutually convenient time.

Let the teacher know when you are pleased about something that has happened at school and when you
feel that your child is feeling happy and learning well.
St Benedict’s Lego Club
This year there has been a significant increase in the number of students in Prep to
Year 2 who wish to participate in Lego Club during play times. We would greatly
appreciate any donations of Lego to add what we have available for the children to
play with. Please send to the Teaching and Learning room.
www.stbenedicts.qld.edu.au
Cafe
fcstoreywood1@bigpond.com.au
Hours
Our St Benedict’s Primary School Café is open Wednesdays & Fridays.
Flexischools Orders
Apologies for the problems with our online ordering system flexischools. It is now working properly. Please check that you have
correctly updated your student's class. If you have any problems please
email fcstoreywood1@bigpond.com.
Enquiries
Our new Café Convenor is Fiona Storey. She can be contacted on 07 5497 8458 or
fcstoreywood1@bigpond.com.au
Volunteers
Needed!
Volunteers are most
welcome and appreciated
in the Café.
Please contact Fiona
(our Café Convenor) or
the school office if you are
able to offer assistance
in any way.
Enquiries
07 5497 8458 or
fcstoreywood1@
bigpond.com.au
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Café Menu
Orders
Open Wednesdays and Fridays
Flexischools Orders
flexischools.com.au
Pre-order anytime but
no later than 8:15am
on the day.
Fresh Selection /Snacks
Fresh Fruit Cup (3 types of fruit) ............................................................. $2.00
Apple Slinky (green or red) ........................................................................... $1.20
Piklets (2 with jam) ...................................................................................... $1.90
Enquiries
Fiona Storey
07 5497 8458 or
fcstoreywood1@
bigpond.com.au
Snack Pack (3 jatz/pieces of cheese) ............................................................ $1.00
Red Rock Deli Chips (Honey Soy Chicken or Sea Salt) .................................. $1.30
Jumpy’s (chicken) ......................................................................................... $1.30
Grainwaves (Sour Cream & Chives) .............................................................. $1.30
Coolpak Popcorn (butter) ............................................................................. $1.00
Lamingtons ................................................................................................... $1.80
Muffins ......................................................................................................... $1.50
Gingerbread Man ......................................................................................... $1.80
Sandwiches/Wraps/Salad Boxes
Frozen Treats
Basic salad - Lettuce, Cheese, Carrot
Cucumber, Tomato, Beetroot, Egg, Mayo, Tomato sauce, BBQ sauce ....... $0.30
Zooper Doopers .......... $0.50
Toasted ...................................................................................................... $0.30
Vegemite ...................................................................................................... $2.00
Paddle Pops ............... $1.50
(Rainbow or Chocolate)
Cheese .......................................................................................................... $2.00
Frozen Yoghurt .......... $2.00
Vegemite & Cheese ...................................................................................... $2.20
Vanilla Cup .................. $2.00
Chicken ......................................................................................................... $3.00
Vanilla Cup Sundae .... $2.50
Lemonade Icy Twist .... $1.50
Chicken & Salad......................................................................... $3.60 / Box $4.80
Ham .............................................................................................................. $3.00
Drinks
Ham & Salad .............................................................................. $3.60 / Box $4.80
Poppers 250ml ........... $1.80
(Orange, Tropical, Apple,
Apple-Blackcurrant)
Egg ................................................................................................................ $3.00
Egg & Salad................................................................................ $3.60 / Box $4.80
Tuna ............................................................................................................. $3.00
Milk Poppers 250ml ... $1.80
(Chocolate or Strawberry)
Tuna & Salad ............................................................................. $3.60 / Box $4.80
Water .......................... $1.00
www.stbenedicts.qld.edu.au
Hot Food
Tomato or BBQ sauce................................................................................... $0.20
Patties Party Pies Lite ................................................................................... $1.00
Traveller Pie (160g) ...................................................................................... $3.80
Aussie Lite Sausage Roll (125g) ................................................................... $2.70
Chicken Nuggets (5) ..................................................................................... $2.50
Hot Dog ........................................................................................................ $2.50
Hot Dog with cheese .................................................................................... $2.70
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are most welcome and appreciated in
the Café. Please contact Fiona (07 5497 8458 or fcstoreywood1@bigpond.com.au) if you
are able to offer assistance in any way
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School Office
pmangohill@bne.catholic.edu.au
2016 Prep Enrolments
Prep Enrolments for 2016 are currently being accepted. Interviews for current families will occur prior to Easter
holidays and for new families immediately after Easter. You will not be able to schedule an interview until your
enrolment paperwork has been turned in. If you have a child due to commence Prep in 2016, please be sure to
submit your enrolment application to ensure a place for your child.
Sick Kids? Going On Holiday?
If you know your children will be away from school for longer periods of time please let your teacher know in
person, via note or email. Please remember to call the St Benedict’s absentee line 3481 4688 to report absent
or sick children to the school.
Lost Property?
With a school consisting of over 600 students, property is bound to get mixed up or
lost sometimes. If you label your child's property clearly, it is quickly returned to
students when it is found.
Office Hours
St Benedict’s Primary office hours are from 8am to 3.30pm.
P&F
mangohillpandf@bne.catholic.edu.au
Congratulations to Our New P&F Executive Team
President: Danielle Cornford, Vice President: Camellia Kelly, Secretary: Katie
Patterson, Treasurer: Tracy Crammond.
Tonight’s Wish List Meeting
Tonight there is a P&F meeting to gather data about wish lists for expenditure in 2015. If you would like to
contribute to this discussion please come along and provide some ideas for the P&F. The meeting starts at 7 pm
in the staffroom. You are most welcome.
Next P&F Meeting
www.stbenedicts.qld.edu.au
Our P&F Meeting will be held at 7pm, March 4, in the St Benedict’s Primary School staffroom. All are welcome!
P&F Electronic Mail
If you would like to receive all P&F correspondence directly into your Inbox, please join our Mailing List. No more
digging through school bags for P&F notes! Join our Mailing List. http://eepurl.com/CbuDr
Mango Hill Markets
Stay up to date: www.facebook.com/mangohillmarkets www.mangohillmarkets.com.au
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are always welcomed with open arms to the library! If you are available to volunteer
this term, please come over and see Ellen Ramsay or Michelle Fitzgerald to discuss times that are
available. Volunteering in our Resource Centre may involve covering new books, shelving,
organising displays or helping with borrowing. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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Uniform Shop
mary.smith@bne.catholic.edu.au
Hours
Mondays 2.30pm-4pm and Fridays 8.00am-9.30am or available by appointment.
Oops, that’s not my hat?
You may have accidently taken home someone else's school gear. Please check your
gear at home and return any ‘lost property’ to the school office. Thank You! Parents are welcome to check
through our orange ‘lost property’ baskets in the office any time.
St Benedict’s College
smangohill@bne.catholic.edu.au
Twilight Tour and Visitors Day for Term 1
This year, as well as our already popular Visitors Days, we will be hosting Twilight Tours
for those parents who have difficulty getting here on a week day morning.
The first Twilight Tour for 2015 will be held on Thursday 12 March from 5.00-6.00pm.
Visitors Day in Term 1 will be held on Friday 27 March from 9.00am-12.00pm.
Please register to attend either event with Lea Rubio, College Secretary via phone on 3385 8888 or via email to
smangohill@bne.catholic.edu.au.
Enrolment Interviews for 2016, 2017 and 2018 Places
Our first round of interviews for this year will be held during the week commencing Monday 23 March for
applications already lodged. Interview availability will vary from day to day, with appointment times during the
school day; after school and early evening on Thursday; and on Saturday morning. Our College Secretary will be
in touch early in March to schedule a meeting time.
If your child is currently in Year 4, we strongly advise that you place an application for Year 7 in 2018 by Thursday
2 April. Our next rounds of interviews will take place in Term 2 and Term 3.
www.stbenedicts.qld.edu.au
Please contact our office for further information or an enrolment pack – 3385 8888 or
smangohill@bne.catholic.edu.au.
Centacare
Here at St Benedict’s, Centacare run the Outside School Hours Care facility as well as the Kindergarten Services.
Please contact the Centacare coordinators directly regarding these services.
OSHC (Outside School Hours Care)
Nikki Sawatzki - Coordinator
3293 4507 or mangohilloshc@bne.centacare.net.au
Kindergarten Services
Michelle Kramer - Kindergarten Teacher
3204 8452 or 0498 393 334 or mangohillkindy@bne.centacare.net.au
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Community
MBRC Road Safety Strategic Plan 2015-2020
Have your say and go in the prize draw to
win a bike!
MBRC is currently reviewing and updating the
‘Road Safety Strategic Plan’. Let us know what
you think the big road safety issues are in the
Moreton Bay Region by 06/03/2015. Use the link
below to take part in the short survey and be
involved in shaping Council’s business on what
can potentially save lives on our roads.
www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/roadsafetyplan
www.stbenedicts.qld.edu.au
Tennis News
There are still a few vacancies available if you
were thinking of signing up for tennis in Term 1.
A Tennis raffle will be available for all students
who have enrolled in tennis and fees paid by
Friday 20th February. A new tennis racquet is the
prize. All players who sign up for tennis will
receive a free tennis shirt after filling out the
correct form. Please ask your tennis Coach for a
form.
Tennis Australia are providing a FREE tennis
racquets and shirts for all interested Prep
students at St Benedict's. A form will be sent
home with the prep students this week which
must be completed by the 27th February in
order to receive this gift. All forms to be
returned to the tennis coach
hampson.wayne@gmail.com or to the school
office by Friday 27th February.
Wayne Hampson Tennis Coaching 0438 195 723
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Community
Redcliffe Leagues Hockey Club
Have you thought about hockey for your
child? We have a fabulous program called Hook
in2 Hockey which runs for 6 weeks starting late
February and introduces children from the age of 4
to our great sport in a fun environment. Your sign
on will include a FREE Stick, Ball, Shin Pads,
Mouth Guard and Hockey Jersey - everything you
need to join in the fun straight away! Apart from
this program, we also have Boys and Girls teams
starting from U7's. We would love to hear from
your
family.
Contact:
Lynne
Somerville
0417 758 107 for more information.
TAE KWON DO CLASSES
Held at St Benedicts on Saturdays from 10.30am to
11.30am. All ages are welcome. Please phone Daisy or
Damian on 3886 0967 or 0438 860 967. Sign up
for two months and receive a free uniform. All classes
are supervised by an instructor with a Blue Card.
www.stbenedicts.qld.edu.au
We do receive regular updates regarding the Moreton
Bay Rail project mainly because of it’s general proximity
to St Benedict’s and our community. You can find regular
updates at www.moretonbayrail.qld.gov.au
Please call:
Pine Rivers Koala & Wildlife
0401 350 799 if you see wildlife in
need in your area.
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Community
If you have any questions regarding the SEQ Bus
Network Review please contact TransLink External
Affairs by email at external.affairs@translink.com.
au or phone 07 3338 4438.
Venue: North Lakes State College
Sign on Days: Monday the 2nd & 9th of February
Sign on time: 3.30pm to 5pm
Start Date: Round 1, 16/02/2015
Game Times: Games start at 4:00pm
Game Days: Monday
Divisions: Boys & Girls
u6,u7,u8,u9,u10,u11,u12,u13,u14,u15
Season Length: Season consists of 10 games
richy@oztag.com www.queenslandoztag.com.au
www.stbenedicts.qld.edu.au
The PCYC Pine Rivers Danzdezign
Cheerleading are offering free class trials in all of
their Competition & Recreational Cheer & Dance
classes from Friday 6th February – Friday 13th
February 2015. If you want to get involved in a
new sport or simply wondering what all the cheer
hype is about then head down to the PCYC, Les
Hughes Sports Complex, Francis Rd Bray Park to
get involved in one of our free classes. For more
information on class times & suitability contact
Rebecca today 0404 474 340.
AUTUMN SEASON (2015)
BOYS & GIRLS
Speed Alert!
On St Benedict’s school property we have a 20k speed limit (10k in some construction zones). Dropping
your children to school and picking them up after school should be a calm and enjoyable experience for
everyone. Please show patience and courtesy while observing the rules of the road in and around our
school. It is imperative you drive slowly and safely as there are children about!
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