pray then like this: our father in heaven.. . matthew 6:9 of 2014 - 16th september.… · pray then...
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16/09/2014
Issue 29
Pray then like this: Our Father in heaven... Matthew 6:9 This bible verse that I have chosen for this week is where Jesus teaches his disciples
about prayer. But not only does he teach them how to pray, but he also gives
them the exact words to use. This prayer we call the “Lord’s Prayer” or sometimes it
is called the “Our Father”.
Recently, at our Wednesday night bible study at the church, I shared a little insight
about this that I learnt from someone a long time ago, which every time I mention
it, always seems to strengthen people. And it’s this: when we pray, we never pray
alone. Jesus teaches us to pray not “my Father”, but “our Father”. We don’t come
before God on our strength, and because of our own works, and because of how
good and pure we are, but we pray together with Jesus, who is completely pure
and perfect. We step into his shoes, in such a way that we join in with him in praying
to his Father, and also, he joins in with us. Even when we pray by ourselves, we
don’t change the words to “my Father”, but we always say, “Our Father”, because
we always pray together with Jesus.
Lord Jesus, come and teach us to pray, and lead us and guide us in prayer to your
Father. Amen.
Pastor Stephen van der H
What Are Your Thoughts? In planning our 2015 school calendar, we have been considering the timing of the pupil free
days that are used for vital professional learning opportunities for staff. Currently the first day
of each term is set aside as a pupil free day, effectively extending the term breaks by a day.
Another model emerging in schools is the consolidation of pupil free days into a week of
professional learning for staff in the final week of Term 2. This creates a three week mid-year
break for students and families and an uninterrupted week for staff to focus on learning
opportunities.
As you would be aware, there are always advantages and disadvantages to either way of
timetabling pupil free days. As well, what is seen as an advantage by one person, may be a
disadvantage to another. Below I have listed some of the advantages/disadvantages I have
heard associated with the timing and use of pupil free days. After reading through them, I
would appreciate you providing me with any thoughts you have as we consider a change in
2015 to our usual practice.
A mid-year three week break for students and families:
- provides a better opportunity for mid-year rest and change of routines for students
- gives an opportunity for a slightly longer family holiday without missing time at
school
- allows staff to consolidate and focus on learning opportunities
- would create difficulty in arranging care for the additional week (Camp Australia
would be asked to offer holiday club during this additional week)
- reduces the opportunity for the ‘long weekend’ at the end of each term break
Included in this newsletter, you will find a reply slip and I encourage you to share your ideas
and suggestions to the proposal of consolidating pupil free days into a week at the end of
Term 2.
St Mark’s Activities
- Our Year 6 students participated in a Hills schools Lightning Carnival at Uraidla today. They
participated in games of football and netball.
- Our School Council meets tonight. On our agenda will include current planning for 2015.
- Our Parents and Friends meet tonight from 7:00pm in the Library.
- Tomorrow morning our 2K class will be sharing at our Assembly. We will also present Cross
Country certificates to place getters and celebrate the achievement of our Chess players.
We begin at 9:00am in our school hall.
- Our Reception S class will be singing at the St Mark’s Ladies Fellowship afternoon from
1:45pm.
- Our weekly chapel service will be held on Friday at 9:00am. Pastor Stephen will lead chapel
which will be followed by Coffee and Chat in the Library.
- Our matinee and evening concert performances will be held next week on Wednesday and
Thursday. See details in today’s newsletter.
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St Mark’s Cookbook
Progress is occurring with our very own St Mark’s
cookbook which our P and F is currently organising.
The need at the moment is for us to submit our recipes
online at www.publishedauthors.com.au Follow the
prompts to our school page. I encourage you to take
a few moments and submit a recipe or two and be
part of this school community activity. If you’d prefer,
you can send through your written recipe to the office
and we’ll make sure it finds its way online.
Tuition Fees
Thank you to families who have met their
commitments with payment of tuition fees or have
payment plans in place for the remainder of this year.
Reminder notices are being sent home this week for
overdue fees and I ask that these be attended to
promptly or arrangements made for payment plans.
Please contact Amanda Hewett in our school office if
you have any questions related to your account.
Traffic Around School
We all remain aware of how important it is to observe
speed zones on roads around the school and parking
restrictions. These measures help reduce the risk of
accidents occurring.
For your information, we have included a publication
from The District Council of Mt Barker highlighting safe
parking practices.
Camp Australia Services
Included with today’s newsletter is an information
sheet from Camp Australia providing details of our new
Before School Program commencing in Term 4.
If you will be potentially using this new service, please
follow the requests and instructions provided as soon
as possible.
If you require care for your child on our final pupil free
day for the year on Monday 13th October, please also
register your interest on line at
www.campaustralia.com.au or contacting Sarah in
our Camp Australia program on 0403 731 488.
James H
Principal
P&F Grand Final Morning Tea
If you wish to order a delicious donut and fruit box for
morning tea on Friday 26th September, please fill out
an order form included with this newsletter. Orders will
need to be received at the school by this Thursday 18th
September. NO late orders accepted - thank you.
Don’t forget to include your money with the order!
Bussing - End of Term (Friday 26th September)
Due to Mt Barker High School concluding at 2.10pm on
Friday 26th September, parents will need to make
alternative afternoon pickup arrangements from
school. St Mark’s will conclude at the normal time
(3.15pm). The Strathalbyn bus will run as normal on
that afternoon.
Found A pair of black framed glasses with ‘Red or Dead’ on
the sides. A gold ring with a green stone (found in the
girls’ toilet) and a pair of ceramic Dutch clogs - if they
are yours, please see Julianne in the front office.
Congratulations
Congratulations to the following students who have
been chosen to represent the Barker District at the
SAPSASA Athletic Championships at Santos Stadium on
Monday 22nd of September (Week 10). We wish them
all the best for their chosen activities!
Oliver T - 100m, 200m, and Relay
Akeera C - 100m and Relay
George H - Discus
Patrick T - High Jump
Daniel W-S - 800m
Amelia M - Long Jump
Anita G - Relay
Library
Overdue notices have been sent home this week.
Please help your child locate any overdue library
books and readers and have them returned to school
as soon as possible before the holidays. Don’t forget
to look in all those strange and unusual places where
books like to hide!
Year 5 Girls Lunch Club
The year 5 girls are busy making Christmas
Decorations and Gifts for our Christmas Stall in Term 4.
There are some materials that we are short of - can
you donate any of the following:
Red & green ribbon
White Felt
Coloured rick rack
If you could donate any of these
items in the next few weeks, please leave at the front
office or give to Janene O - thank you.
Contact the school for contact info
ST MARK’S COOKBOOK
It is super easy - just go to www.publishedauthors.com.au , click on Submit
Recipes and choose our school from the drop-down list, from here click the
“submit” button to begin.
Your recipe will NOT be submitted until you have completed all 3 steps. You'll
know your recipe has been submitted when you see our Success - Your
recipe has been submitted page.
Cinderella & RockerfellaCinderella & RockerfellaCinderella & RockerfellaCinderella & Rockerfella
I am Fairy Nastyboots,
I’m horrid right down to my roots!
You think you’ve come here to have fun -
To see love’s battle fought and won….
Oh goodness me! Fairy Nastyboots is quite a character! Will she get her way? Gosh I hope not.
Please join Senior Choir, Year 4J, 5A and 6K on Wednesday September 24th or School Band, 4S, 5I and 6K on Thursday
September 25th at 7:00pm for the senior school production of Cinderella & Rockerfella. The matinee performance can be
viewed at 9:30 am (Band, Year 4J, 5A and 6K) or at 11:30am (Senior Choir, 4S, 5I and 6K) on Wednesday September 24th.
Join us in what promises to be an evening filled with wonderful music, dance and some very cheeky lines.
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St Mark’s Parents & FriendsSt Mark’s Parents & FriendsSt Mark’s Parents & FriendsSt Mark’s Parents & Friends
GRAND FINAL MORNING TEAGRAND FINAL MORNING TEAGRAND FINAL MORNING TEAGRAND FINAL MORNING TEA On Friday 26th September, the Parents and Friends Committee will be providing delicious DONUTS
from the Meadows Bakery for recess. Fruit boxes will also be available for $1!
If you would like to participate in the P&F Grand Final Morning Tea, please complete the following order form and return to the office (with correct money please) by
THURSDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
We will not accept late orders
Recess Order Recess Order Recess Order Recess Order –––– Friday 26Friday 26Friday 26Friday 26thththth September 2014September 2014September 2014September 2014
Name: _____________________________________________ Class: _______________
� Football DonutFootball DonutFootball DonutFootball Donut $2.50
� Netball DonutNetball DonutNetball DonutNetball Donut $2.50 � Fruit BoxFruit BoxFruit BoxFruit Box $1.00 TTTTOTAL OTAL OTAL OTAL OOOORDERRDERRDERRDER:::: $____________$____________$____________$____________
Recess Order Recess Order Recess Order Recess Order –––– Friday 26Friday 26Friday 26Friday 26thththth September 2014September 2014September 2014September 2014
Name: _____________________________________________ Class: _______________
� Football DoFootball DoFootball DoFootball Donut nut nut nut $2.50
� Netball DonutNetball DonutNetball DonutNetball Donut $2.50 � Fruit BoxFruit BoxFruit BoxFruit Box $1.00 TTTTOTAL OTAL OTAL OTAL OOOORDERRDERRDERRDER:::: $____________$____________$____________$____________
CROSS COUNTRY 2014
In Week 7, we had our Cross
Country event at Keith
Stephenson Park. We were
blessed to finish the event
before the rain settled in.
It was great to see our mighty
competitors running the track
and cheering on others with a
smile!
Thank you to all the parents,
grandparents and friends who
came along to support the
students as they ran.
This year’s winners will be
announced at Assembly
tomorrow but a huge
congratulation goes to every
student who participated.
WELL DONE!