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Dear Members of the Emmaus College Community
In the news this week there has been a deal of publicity around the
Gonski Report on funding for schooling. This report is the first step
towards the Government‟s plan to introduce a new funding system for
Australian schools in 2014 and it could have significant consequences
for Catholic schools. Emmaus College is an ecumenical school however, it is owned
and run by Brisbane Catholic Education and is therefore dependent on funding from the
Catholic sector.
It is vital that as a school community we are well informed of the facts about school
funding and are able to constructively participate in the discussions that are occurring
now the report has been released.
Some of the key facts about funding for Catholic schools are:
Catholic schools educate 1 in 5 Australian children, yet on average operate with
10% less recurrent funding than government schools, even when parent
contributions are taken into account [NB: „recurrent funding‟ is the money
received every year by a school for its day to day operations].
On average, 53% of Catholic school income is provided by Federal government
and 19% by State government, while 28% is contributed by parents and
community.
On average, Catholic schools receive just 73% of the annual recurrent
government funding (per student) received by government schools. Catholic
schools receive $7,708 per student while government schools receive $10,562
per student.
Including government funding + parent contributions, Catholic schools have an
average annual income of $10, 008 per student, while government schools
receive $11,132 per student and Independent schools $13, 711. (MySchool
website 2011)
Through parent and community contributions to schooling costs, Catholic schools
deliver savings to Australian tax-payers of around $2.2 billion per year.
The school funding debate should not be reduced to an „us‟ or „them‟
argument. The success of Australia‟s education system relies on children in
all schooling sectors - Government, Catholic and Independent - receiving
fair and equitable government support.
Fair and equitable government support for Catholic schools guarantees real
parental choice in education. Catholic education authorities are seeking a modest
increase in funding that will assist Catholic schools to build on their capacity to provide
high quality education while keeping school fees as low as possible and striving to
address educational disadvantage.
Now the report has been released, the National Catholic Education Commission
provided the following media release.
FAMILIES MUST COME FIRST IN NEW SCHOOL FUNDING
MODEL
Commenting at the release today of the much anticipated Gonski
Report on Funding for Schooling, the Chair of the National Catholic
Education Commission (NCEC), Mrs Therese Temby, said that this was just the start of
the process, and much work remains to be done.
“This is a major piece of work and a roadmap for a way forward,” Mrs Temby said.
“There are key questions that remain unanswered. Substantial analysis needs to be
done to test the model and the report‟s recommendations.
MONDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2012 EDITION 3, TERM 1
FREE MATHS
TUTORING: Library
Every Tuesday 3.15—4.00
Years 7-10
Years 11 & 12: Maths
A
Every Wednesday 3.15-
4.00
Years 7-10
Years 11 & 12: Maths
A & Maths B
BRING YOUR WORK,
CALCULATOR & DIARY
FREE ENGLISH
TUTORING: Lomandra
Every Wednesday 3.15—
4.00
FREE SCIENCE
TUTORING: Library
Every Tuesday 3.15-4.00
Every Wednesday from
11.15am (first break)
“In its response to the report, the Government recognises that families face financial pressures and do not
wish to see school fees rise beyond their reach.
“One in five Australian children attends a Catholic school, and Catholic schools already operate at 90% of
the resources available in government schools.
“We will be working hard during the consultation phase to ensure we do not end up with a model that has
the potential to put pressure on school fees for parents in Catholic schools.
“We strongly back the Gonski panel‟s call for an additional $5 billion in funding for all schools,” Mrs Temby
said.
“School funding reform of the magnitude suggested by the Gonski panel is not achieved by simply
adjusting the current arrangements.
“We call on the Australian Government to show strong leadership by committing increased funding for
schools sooner rather than later.
“We look forward to working with everyone with a stake in this enterprise. We all share a common goal to
deliver high-quality education, and to provide every young Australian with the educational experiences they
need to reach their potential.”
It is important for us as a community to be aware of the funding situation for our school.
You are invited to visit www.fundinginfo.catholic.edu.au for more information.
Every blessing for the season of Lent.
KEVIN SCHWEDE
Principal
2013 PREP and
Yr 7 & 8 Sibling
Enrolments Due
NOW!
Eligibility for Prep 2013: Children
born 1 July 2007 - 30 June 2008
ALL applications need to be
completed in full, including birth
certificates & baptism certificates (if
applicable)
Yr 7 & 8 Applications must have
copies of most recent School
Reports.
PREP Sibling Interviews
will commence the week
beginning 12th March.
Monday 27th Feb -
Yr 11 & 12 Legal Studies Excursion
Tuesday 28th Feb -
Student Leaders/Mentors Breakfast, 7.15am
Wednesday 29th Feb
Yr 6 Camp - 29th Feb to 2nd Mar
Yr 10 History Excursion
Friday 2nd Mar -
Clean Up Australia Day
Sunday 4th Mar -
Yr 7-12 Musical Rehearsal, 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 7th Mar -
Yr 10-12 English/Drama Excursion
Thursday 8th Mar -
SECA Boys Cricket Day - Junior & Senior
SECA Girls OZTag Day - Junior & Senior
Secondary District Rugby League (U15, U19), Soccer (U19),
Basketball (U18) trials
Friday 9th Mar
SECA Swimming Carnival
Primary District Rugby League, Soccer (Boys & Girls) trials
***IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS:***
IMPORTANT - CHANGE OF ASSESSMENT DATE
Year 8 Science Report was due Friday 25th Feb. It
is now due on Friday 2nd March.
THE CYRENE PROJECT: SHOULDERING ANOTHER‟S
BURDEN The Cyrene Project aims to provide a spiritual
support to our year 12 students in their final year
at Emmaus. Year 12 is a busy and stressful time,
and knowing that there is a family praying for
them will encourage and strengthen them
throughout the year.
According to Scripture Simon of Cyrene helped Jesus carry his
cross. With this in mind we are looking for families to help shoulder
the burden of our Year 12 students. Families participating in the
project commit to praying as a family for the student at least once a
week. This could happen as part of grace in the evening,
spontaneous prayer, family prayer times, or even at the weekly
church service. How the family chooses to integrate this intention
into their prayer life is up to individual circumstance.
The commitment is that the family prays on a continuous basis
throughout the course of the year. The expectation is that the
family does not initiate contact with the student – i.e. no face to
face meetings, no written communication, and no gifts.
We are asking for families to contact Luke Watts, the campus
minister if they are interested in taking part. Please email or call via
the office to leave your details.
Luke Watts
NAPLAN Years 7 and 9 parents would be quite familiar with the National
Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN). Students
in these year levels along with their Year 3 and Year 5 colleagues
participate in tests of Reading, Writing, Language Conventions
(spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy. An
“Information for Parents” brochure is available from
www.nap.edu.au.
All students are encouraged to participate. Students with
disabilities may qualify for adjustments which reflect the support
normally provided in the classroom, while formal exemptions may
be granted for a student with a significant intellectual disability.
Students may be withdrawn from the testing program by their
parent/carer. This is a matter for consideration by individual
parents/caregivers. Withdrawals are intended to address issues
such as religious beliefs and philosophical objections to testing.
Parents wishing to withdraw students are asked to collect a form to
complete from the College office.
If you have any questions about your child‟s participation in
NAPLAN, we would be happy to discuss this with you. NAPLAN tests
are just one aspect of our school‟s assessment and reporting
process. They do not replace the extensive, ongoing assessments
made by teachers about each students‟ performances. In 2012
test dates are as follows:
15th May: Language conventions and writing test
16th May: Reading test
17th May: Numeracy test
More information regarding NAPLAN will be provided to years 3, 5,
7 and 9 parents closer to the day.
Following are some examples from the Year 7 2009
Numeracy Non-Calculator Test:
FROM THE HEAD: P-6
FROM THE APRE
PREP ENROLMENTS 2013 Families with children beginning Prep in 2013 are encouraged to
submit enrolment application forms as soon as possible. These
will be processed this term, with interviews beginning the week of
12th March.
Getting Ready for NAPLAN – Parent Information Session It was wonderful to see so many parents attend the NAPLAN
Information Session last Friday. This session provided parents
with background information about the test, an overview of the
preparation students do at Emmaus and examples of what
parents can do at home to support their children. I am more than
happy to meet with any parents who were unable to attend the
session.
Head Lice There have been a number of cases of head lice already this year.
Families are encouraged to regularly check their children and
treat if necessary. It is extremely important that effective
treatment happens quickly to prevent further spread to other
children. Please remind your children not to share hats.
Swimming Carnival The Emmaus swimming carnival was a wonderful success.
Thanks to all students and families who gathered to compete and
build House spirit. Congratulations to Bonhoeffer Blue – 1st
place!
Lisa McCormick
SHROVE TUESDAY: Many students, staff and church representatives assisted in the
cooking and distribution of twelve hundred pancakes. We do this
each year to highlight the day before the first day of the season of
Lent. Thank you to everyone who helped and all those who
generously made a donation for the start of Project Compassion.
This year Caritas Australia, the Catholic agency for international
aid and development, has the theme, “If you want peace, work for
justice”. During Lent classes will be encouraged to learn about the
needs of others in our world and to try to do something about it.
ASH WEDNESDAY: Ashes were distributed at our liturgies earlier this week. The idea
of Lent is to provide a preparation period leading up to the most
important time in the church calendar, Easter. Through prayer,
fasting and giving, we focus on our own spiritual journey and we
have opportunities to consider others. The words used in the Ash
Wednesday liturgies, “May you have a change of heart and walk
with Christ”, can link the message of Lent with the Emmaus
motto. Thank you to all for the participation in such a significant
liturgy.
PRAYER Spirit of God, who led Jesus into the desert
to fast and pray,
Lead us as we enter this time of Lent.
Give us courage to scrutinise our hearts
with honesty;
Give us strength to deal with what we find;
Give us love to forgive ourselves and each
other,
So that, in peace and joy, we may celebrate
at Easter
The death and resurrection of Jesus
And all that it means for each of us.
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.
AMEN.
Peace
Tony Bourke
FROM THE CAMPUS MINISTER
FROM THE APA CURRICULUM & TEACHING 7-12 AND THE JUNIOR YEARS COORDINATOR
(See Mr Hart for answers.)
ASSESSMENT FOR YEAR 7 - 12 At the conclusion of Week 5 students should have assignments and
exam revision well underway. The Assessment Schedules for each
year level are available on the College website http://
www.emmausjimboomba.qld.edu.au/ while students have also
received hard copies. The Assessment Policy is also located on the
College website and parents are encouraged to become familiar
with the procedures outlined.
As assessment is an integral component of the teaching and
learning cycle our expectation is that all assessment, including draft
assessment, is submitted on the due date. In extenuating
circumstances students can make application for special provision
ahead of the due date and have this considered. For Senior
students, a medical certificate is required for any absence on the
day of an assessment. Planning ahead is the key to avoiding
becoming overwhelmed towards the end of the term. If you are
unsure of any concepts, tasks, or you are just confused make sure
you see your class teacher and/or PC teacher immediately.
Dionne Lloyd & Marie Koranias
FROM THE COMMUNITY ACTION CAPTAINS ‘If we want peace – we must work for justice’ (Pope John Paul VI)
Last Monday we accompanied Ms Proberts and Mr Watts to St
Augustines for Caritas Australia‟s Justice Leadership Day. Also
joining us were year 11 students, Felicity W, James P and Tyneele A
and year 10 students, Sarah S, Laura S and Kaitlyn M.
On the day we heard from Patricia Ryan who is the Queensland
Diocesan Director for Caritas Australia led the day which centred on
and around the work that is being done for justice around the
world. In particular the day focused on Caritas Australia‟s Lenten
focus which is the Project Compassion Campaign.
Ms Ryan spoke about the different organisations around the world
with whom Caritas works and highlighted the stories which are the
feature of this year‟s campaign.
Ms Proberts also presented to the group as she spoke about her
Caritas Immersion in 2010 to Bolivia. Ms Proberts spoke about the
hope that Caritas gives to struggling communities and highlighted
the fact that through our shared awareness of such injustices and
our shared desire to do something – positive results flourish.
Pope John Paul VI said „if you want peace – work for justice‟. This is
the focus of this year‟s campaign and the Justice Leadership Day
certainly highlighted that this is possible. This was further
highlighted on Friday when we once again joined Ms Proberts and
Mr Watts to go into the city to officially launch the Project
Compassion Campaign in Brisbane, 2012.
Along with Mrs Johnson, the year 6 student leaders and a number
of year 10 and 11 students, went to the Francis Rush Centre to
listen to Sr Joan Doyle, a Sister of Mercy from New South Wales,
who spends 11 months of the year living in Lima, South America
working in community. Sr Joan spoke about the difficulties that
exist for the people of Lima and highlighted that the partnership
with Caritas Australia had helped them achieve greater
independence. Following this we moved into the Mall for the official
launch where Jack Degroot the CEO of Caritas Australia and Mr
Kevin Rudd, the former Foreign Affairs Minister spoke to over 100
students and staff from Brisbane Catholic Education Schools as well
as invited guests and passers-by.
Last week was an eventful week for us and launched our work for
justice here at Emmaus. We have some great ideas for what we can
do to support the Project Compassion Campaign and some ideas for
how we can bring to light a range of justice issues for 2012.
Next week, on Friday it is the school‟s day for Clean-Up Australia Day
and we are looking forward to again being able to work with all the
students at Emmaus.
Michaela M and
Spencer G
FROM THE COMMUNITY TRADITION CAPTAINS SHROVE TUESDAY On Tuesday 21st, the Emmaus College community celebrated
Shrove Tuesday. Shrove Tuesday, sometimes called Pancake
Tuesday, is a day of celebration and feasting before Lent begins on
Ash Wednesday.
It has become a tradition to cook pancakes for everyone in the
school, and this year that meant we prepared over 1200 pancakes.
Our celebration was a huge success, with many helpers arriving in
the morning, some as early as 7am. The cooking was mostly done
by year 12 students, while the year 6 leaders and student
representative council members handed out the pancakes with
caramel sauce.
Two students visited St Catherine‟s Catholic Church just outside the
school. The members of St Catherine‟s were very appreciative of our
offer of pancakes. We also gave some pancakes to the workers on
the building sites at the college.
We would like to thank the community for the donations which kick
started our Project Compassion fundraising. The Community Action
Captains, Michaela and Spencer, attended Project Compassion‟s
official launch in Brisbane City recently.
We would also like to thank Mr Bourke, Mrs Johnson, Mr Bergman,
Mr Watts and the other staff involved in the day, as well as Fr Dan
(Anglican tradition) and John and Coral Stolznow (Lutheran tradition)
for flipping some pancakes with us. We hope that this tradition
continues to grow as it is a great way to celebrate Shrove Tuesday.
1. A copier prints 1200 leaflets. One-third of the leaflets are on
yellow paper and the rest are on blue paper. There are smudges
on 5% of the blue leaflets. How many blue leaflets have
smudges?
2. The dimensions of a large room are double the dimensions
of a small room. Both rooms are rectangular prisms. The
volume of the small room is 10 cubic metres. What is the
volume of the large room?
EMMAUS LEADERS IN ACTION
Students with Jack
DeGroot & Sr Joan Doyle.
Students with the
fo rmer Fore ign
Affairs Minister,
Kevin Rudd at the
official launch.
Health in an exploration of identity and self-worth, self-
awareness, sense of purpose/future and self-care and support
networks. Sessions are activity-based utilising a combination of
guided discussion, group activities, workbook activities, personal
reflection and arts and crafts.
Dates for 2012 (all sessions run 1pm – 4:30pm):
3-4 April (12-14 year olds)
10 – 11 April (15-16 year olds)
26 – 27 June (12 – 14 year olds)
3-4 July (15-16 year olds)
25-26 September (12-14 years)
4-5 October (15-16 year olds
The group is free and transport to the group is available on
request.
For further information or referral people may contact YFS Intake,
Referral and Assessment Service (IRAS) on 07) 3826 1500.
Rachel Martin and Janelle Jones
HOME READERS Thank you to all the wonderful mums and dads who have
assisted with Home Readers so far this year. The support has
been so good that parents have been finished by about 9am
each day.
BOOK COVERING HELP PLEASE. We have about 13 boxes of books processed and waiting to be
covered. As soon as this has happened we can put them onto the
shelves for the children to access.
NATIONAL YEAR OF READING. Our Reading tunnel has begun to take shape with teachers and
students sending in photos reading in a variety of situations. If
you would like to email a photo of your child reading in an
interesting situation we are happy to print it and put it up on the
wall. All photos will be going into a special National Year of
Reading book at the end of the year.
Photos can be emailed to sschuster@bne.catholic.edu.au
The book clubs for 7-12 students are showing a promising start.
We now have a Middle School Mystery Club who had their first
official meeting on Monday which was a resounding success. We
also have a Fantasy book club kicking off on Tuesdays at first
break and a Senior Mystery Book Club on Friday at first break. All
students are welcome to come along and join the fun.
AFTER SCHOOL LIBRARY ACCESS Please remember that P-6 students can access the library after
school only if they have a parent with them.
Year 7-12 students may take the opportunity to study, research
or prepare their assignments. This is a brilliant opportunity to
take advantage of the expertise of library staff. As the term rolls
ahead, study and assessment demands will grow, and the earlier
students begin on their wide reading and understanding, the
better positioned they are to succeed.
STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW WORKSHOPS The workshop topics in the coming weeks are
Mrs Schuster & Mrs Muller
FROM THE GUIDANCE COUSELLORS
Bronwyn G and
Shannon B
STORM SEASON Although we are coming to the end of the storm season, parents
may like to have a look at the Preparing for Bad Weather Triple P
Survival Guide website. Hosted by the University of Queensland,
the Triple P program has prepared resources for parents
including a Tip Sheet, video, and an audio-recording of an
interview with the developer of the Triple P program, Professor
Matthew Saunders. The site can be explored at https://
experiment.psy.uq.edu.au/prepqld/
KEEPING ON TOP OF ORGANIZATION: School bags: It is challenging for many students to keep their
school bags well organized. The ideal approach is to keep on top
of the job. Try arranging with your child that once a week you will
go through the school bag together with your child. Let them
take the lead, and develop the ability to do the job alone one day.
They may be shocked by what they find – but we can reassure
our children that they are developing a mature habit and the
security of knowing exactly what‟s in their bag. This does not only
need to be a strategy for use with younger children – secondary
students having trouble with organization will benefit from
developing the skill, and may take the skill across to managing
their lockers also. The benefits of being organized are numerous:
remembering important information is easier, procrastination
and confusion are minimized. The organization of their space
and body can positively affect their ability to manage their time
and thinking. However, we as the adults in children‟s lives need
to recognize that organization is a higher-order skill, and many
children will not be developmentally ready to organize
themselves without adult encouragement and help. Use positive
approaches to strengthen children‟s delayed organization skills,
such as:
Developing a routine;
Using checklists;
Modeling organizational skills by using a family calendar,
regularly cleaning out the pantry (and thinking out loud
about how you are doing this); and
Praise for participating in strategies you suggest and
encourage.
M-POWER IT‟S ALL ABOUT ME: A program which aims to develop self-esteem, resilience and
wellbeing among young women aged 12-16 in Logan and
surrounds will be run at Youth and Family Service as a 2-day
school holiday program.
Sessions cover four topics; My-Self, My-Mind, My-Goals and My-
RESOURCE CENTRE NEWS
Student Information Update Forms
All students should now have brought home Student Information Update Forms. It is important for the school to have up to date information in case of emergencies.
Please check the details carefully, making changes if necessary, then sign and return the form to the College Reception as soon as possible. If you there are no changes to be made, please still return the form so that we know the information is correct..
MATHEMATICS MATTERS Dear parents and friends of Emmaus
Community, how quickly do the days slip
through our hands? When you receive this,
we will already be in week six of term 1.
Students in the middle years will have
already done their first round of assessment
(examinations) except for year 8 classes, who will be doing their
tests this week. (Note: If there is any change to the academic
assessment schedule received by the students at the start of the
term, all students will write that change in their diary and this will
be followed up by a mention in the College Newsletter, as above.)
Some senior years students have also already completed both
informal and formal assessment.
AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM Students are working very hard with the new text books and
electronic resources being utilized for the first time in accordance
with the Australian Curriculum. In my discussions with some
parents, they have commented that the work seems more
challenging than what older sibling had to do for that year level.
In many ways, this is a true general comment – feel free to
peruse through the text book that your son/daughter is using and
view the type of work and the level of difficulty it presents.
TUTORING Remember that students who may require extra assistance in
Mathematics are welcome to attend tutoring each Tuesday and
Wednesday after school in the library from 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm.
This is a free service offered by the various teachers who
generously give of their time to further assist our students. (A
further plug is available for students who wish to attend Science
and English tutoring as well after school. Please check with your
Science (including Agricultural Science) and English teachers to
confirm the time and days when this is available. Once again,
Mathematics is on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.)
Please ensure that when students arrive to tutoring for
Mathematics, they have their diary, text book, exercise book,
calculator and some idea of what type of work they might need
assistance with. At times it can be very busy in the Library and so
students are asked to continue working whilst waiting. There is
no issue if students listen to some music (ie: via laptop, phone or
ipod) as long as they use earphones and do not disturb the study
of other students. Students are not allowed to use electronic
media devises during school time for Mathematics classes. As
tutoring is after school, I am prepared to allow students to listen
to music as long as it does not distract them or others from their
primary reason for attending tutoring.
Students sign in for tutoring so if you are wondering if they are
attending tutoring, please email me at
cwhart@bne.catholic.edu.au and I can let you know. Conversely,
students who do attend usually receive a “mighty mouse‟ stamp
in their diary.
I am currently attending both afternoons for tutoring so if you are
meeting your son/daughter after tutoring and would like to
discuss any matters relating to Mathematics, please introduce
yourself as I am more than happy to make time to say “hello” and
hear your concerns and/or suggestions.
Clarence Hart
Our Year 7 excursion to the University of Queensland was so
exciting! We got to handle real ancient artefacts and became
archaeologists by deciding what they were and where they came
from. We got a tour of the University’s fantastic sporting facilities
which include a running track, tennis courts, and a rugby field.
We also got to have a look in the University’s Museum which was
extremely fascinating and we were asked to pick a favourite
object. I said I couldn’t because I loved everything in there!
Billie C, Year 7
VET UPDATE Students have been showing an interest in VET (Vocational
Education & Training) options this year with an increasing number
of School-based Apprenticeship & Traineeship (SAT‟s) being
offered. TAFE as a pathway is proving to be quite popular also as
many students have taken advantage of this opportunity in 2012.
It is wonderful to see the range of options students have at their
disposal and using these opportunities to increase their future
career pathways.
So far, we have had two SAT sign ups in the last week with another
one this Thursday. There is a few more pending so it has been a
busy time for the VET staff. Congratulations to those students who
were successful in gaining a Traineeship.
All VET Info regarding SAT‟s and TAFE is advertised in the student
daily notices and is also displayed on the VET Information board
that is located in Flindersia (formally known as SYTEC). If you have
a student interested in pursuing a SAT or TAFE as a future option,
encourage them to keep listening to the notices and to regularly
check the notice board.
For further information or any questions regarding TAFE or SAT‟s
they can see the VET Coordinator Mr Paten or the Pathways Officer
Mrs Whyte.
TAX FILE NUMBERS (YEAR 9-12) On Thursday 23rd February, Sue Higgins from the ATO will be
speaking to all Year 10 students regarding Tax File Numbers
(TFN). Students from Years 9-12 who do not have a TFN and
would like one, will be able to apply for a TFN through the school,
these forms can be collected from Reception and will need to be
returned by Friday 2nd March for lodging. All Year 10 students
who don‟t have a TFN will have been given an application form at
the information session. If you miss this opportunity to lodge a
TFN through the College, there will be another opportunity at the
beginning of Term 3. TFN application forms will not be lodged one
at a time as the ATO ONLY accepts bulk lodging. If students are
thinking about employment this year, make sure they fill out an
application form now!
Darren Paten & Michelle Whyte
YR 7 SOSE EXCURSION REFLECTION
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT NEWS
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING NEWS
We would like to thank all the outgoing Executives and Sub-
committee members for a fantastic 2011. It was great working with
you all. We look forward to an even bigger and better 2012; stay
tuned to see where you can get involved.
Looking to contact or place an agenda item for the P&F? Please
visit our email pandfsecretaryemmaus@gmail.com or leave a
message in the P&F box at the reception.
Events to lookout for and where you might be able to lend a hand –
Cross Country – Handing out Ice-blocks and selling bottle
water
Easter Raffle – Selling tickets and wrapping the prizes
Mother‟s Day Stall – Wrapping gifts and helping out on the 2
days we hold the stall for the children to attend.
School Banking:
Welcome back to a new school banking year. We have 3 children
who have collected 10 tokens and claimed their prizes Charlotte,
Ebony and Hayden, congratulations your prizes will arrive shortly.
We would also like to welcome Mrs Danielle Powell to student
b a n k i n g a n d f a r e w e l l M r s J e n n i f e r S h a w .
Mrs Shaw will help Mrs Powell as the changeover is happening, just
a reminder to keep tokens at home. We have four new prizes this
year - a handball, a book light, a pen set and a 1gb usb pen. All
prizes from last year are still available for this year. All tokens
remaining from last year may carry on for this year, but certificates
will start again for the new school year for 10, 20 and 30 banking
days.
SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP
The Second Hand Uniform will be closed from Monday 27th
February to Monday 12th March. We apologise for any
inconvenience this may cause. However, for urgent queries, please
contact the P&F at pandfsecretaryemmaus@gmail.com
SECONDARY STUDENTS
Blazers are in stock and now available for purchase. Felt Hats are
to be worn with the formal uniform only. The Emmaus Cap is to be
worn with the sport uniform.
SENIOR JACKETS Orders can be made for the Senior
Jackets. A $30 deposit is required to
secure your order. See the Uniform
Shop for more information.
GREASE THE MUSICAL - ROLES FOR YR
7-12 Congratualtions to those yr 7-12 students who
have elected to be part of the College Musical
for 2012:
DANCE CAPTAINS: Chloe R & Michaela J
DANCERS: Chloe R, Rebekah O, Michaela C, Lauren Q, Kaytlin B,
Louise B, Rhianna C, Michael J, Rebekah H, Danielle R
CHORUS: Natalie C, Courtney D, Danielle M, Tahlia B, Sharnie G
Brianna C, Siann D, Ashleigh S, Alysha F, Laura S, Tori B,
Ainsleigh J, Keilan C, Georgia S, Rachel D, Vanessa B, Emma D,
Clay O, Alana M, Kaitlyn B, Brianne P, Indiana K, Tayla W, Jessel
V, Sarah F Ellie S, Elloyse E, Rachel S, Jacinta F, Rachel D,
Georgia H, Riley P, Jasmine C, Molly S, Jessica H, Kayley S, Billie
C
BACKSTAGE CREW: Chas M, Ryan B, Tammie M, Bailey B, Louisa B,
Sara B, Cassandra R, Tameka J, Brie-Anne P, Kate M, Emily S
We have already been practising on Wednesday afternoons from
3pm - 4:30pm and Thursdays from 1:30pm - 3pm. Our first
weekend rehearsal for all Year 7-12 students is coming up on
Sunday 4th March from 10am-3pm. Students will need to bring
their own food and drinks for the day. Don't forget to like our
Facebook page - Emmaus College Arts to keep up to date with
musical information!
Grease is the word!
Tahnyea Donaldson - Musical Producer
MUSIC DEPARTMENT UPDATE
PART UNDERSTUDY PART UNDERSTUDY
DANNY:
Spencer G
Patrick N SANDY: Lauren
D
Danielle M
KENICKIE:
Patrick N
Jai C RIZZO: Erin M Georgia S
DOODY: Brad H Jai C FRENCHY: Jill S Chloe R
RODGER: Kelley
F
Jay B MARTY: Cady O Kaitlyn M
SONNY: Charlie
M
Keilan C JAN: Cassie H Natalie C
T-BIRDS: Jai C,
Jay B
PATTY: Gabby O Vanessa B
JOHNNIE CASINO:
Christina T
Charlie M TEEN ANGEL:
Kaitlyn M
Aisnleigh J
CHA-CHA:
Michaela C
Rebekah O EUGENE: Nick S Jay B
BLANCH: Liz S Sharnie G VINCE: Michael
D
MISS LYNCH:
Stephanie A
P&F NEWS
POSITION
EXECUTIVE TEAM -
President Raelene Lawler
Vice President Raj Aggarwal
Treasurer Richelle Reynolds
Secretary Selma Schuller
SUB-COMMITTEES -
Second Hand Uniform Rhonda Harvey
Student Banking Danielle Powell
Grants & Environment -
Community Support Lianda Bacon
Social Julie Walsh
Senior Representative Penny Wilson
Fete -
UNIFORM SHOP UPDATE
FORE!!!!!!!!!
Dust off your clubs, start practicing your swing and get a team of 4
together for the EMMAUS GOLF DAY. This annual event is always a
great social day and caters for all standards of golfers. If you are
interested in taking part in this fantastic day please collect a
nomination form from Student Reception.
Where: Hills Golf Course, Jimboomba
When: 1pm, 19th May
Cost: $40 per person (Includes lunch, 18 holes of golf and prize)
RSVP: Please return completed nomination forms by 23rd April to
Student Reception
There are still many wonderful opportunities for companies or
individuals to provide sponsorship for this event. Nearest the pin
and longest drive are just a couple of examples of opportunities
that exist. Please contact me if you are interested in becoming a
sponsor/donating a prize.
Tony Grimston - ITD Teacher and Golf Enthusiast
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Queensland Blue Light Association
FREE - COMMUNITY FAMILY POOL
PARTY
WHEN: Friday, 2nd March, 6pm -
9pm
WHERE: Jimboomba Public Pool, Johanna
Street, Jimboomba.
All members of the community are invited to attend the
Jimboomba Blue Light Pool Party. FREE Entry. A sausage sizzle &
the pool canteen will be available on the night. Children under 12
must be supervised by an adult. For more information call: 5547
9888
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St Agnes School, Mt Gravatt is
celebrating its 50 year
Anniversary in 2012.
Every past student, parent and staff member is invited to St Agnes
to join in the celebrations! Our website www.stagnes.qld.edu.au
will list of events. These include:
• Jubilee Gathering – Sunday 4 March following 9 a.m.
Mass – food, displays, tours
• Milne Bay Soiree – Friday 20 April, St Agnes Hall 7 p.m. –
displays, entertainment
• Golden Jubilee Fete – Sunday 20 May – great fun
• Mass for St Mary of the Cross Mackillop – Wednesday 8
August – great spirit!
Please share any photos, memorabilia, interesting or amusing
memories of your time at St Agnes by emailing Nicole at
ngh70@optusnet.com.au. We look forward to you meeting old and
new friends at St Agnes throughout 2012!
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AVAILABLE
Belts - $15.00
Buttons & Wide Brim hat cord & toggle
Sunglasses - Size small & large -
$10.00
Library Bags - $14.80
Wendy Spanner
Thanks to all of our wonderful helpers, we really appreciate your
help. If anyone is available to help out we still need help on Fridays.
Just a few notes about procedures:
If you have a child in P-2 please supply a separate bag for
ice blocks if required for 1st break
If your child requires food for both breaks, please write the
orders on separate bags eg: 1st break & 2nd break.
Make sure you actually put the money into the bag. Check
your coins, as we cannot accept foreign coins.
Don‟t forget to write your child‟s name and class on the bag.
Children in Yr 3 and up need to collect ice blocks & slushies
themselves if ordered via the bag system for 1st break.
They must bring the bag with them to claim their item.
All procedures are outlined on the back of the menu for your
convenience.
Leanne Fullerton & Simone Partridge
FEES Accounts for Term 1 fees were sent home with
students. The due date for payment was 22
February 2012. If you have not received your
statement please contact the office and they can
arrange a copy.
Part of the enrolment process for Emmaus College includes the
parent/s or guardian/s signing they agree to meet commitments
and pay the required school fees as they become due.
Your assistance in paying school fees on time enables the College
to provide and maintain services and support to your children.
Debbie Cox
Out of Stock
Sport Shirt size 14
Middle years Boy's Shorts size 67
Middle Years Boy's Shirt size 100cm
Secondary V- Neck Jumper size 14
Senior Girl's Skirt size 10
Senior Girl's Blouse size 12
Prep Shirt size 4
Boys Blazer size 20L & 22
Primary Sport Shorts sizes 14
Opening Times
Monday: Closed
Tuesday & Thursday:
8am-11am
2pm-4pm
Wednesday & Friday:
8am-11am
FROM THE TUCKSHOP
OTHER ITEMS…..
FROM THE BUSINESS MANAGER
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