Week 5 Term 3 2022

Acknowledgement of Country

We would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land the Birri-Gubba Juru people and pay our respects to the elders past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Indigenous Australia. 

Principal & Teaching and Learning Update

It has been a wonderful camp for Year 5&6 at Magnetic Island this week. It was very encouraging to see so many of our St Colman's students challenging their boundaries and completing or having a go at each activity. 

It was also wonderful to see them going out and introducing themselves and including students from the three other schools: Hughden, Colinsville and Winton.  Camp is a time to develop their independence and experience new and exciting things. Thank you to Mrs Anderson for supporting them over the camp. 

2022 Pupil Free date

• Friday 2nd September

During this day all staff and Support officers will be involved in Professional development about the new Australian Curriculum to be released in 2023. St Colman's will also continue their work on Literacy and changing the focus from reading to writing. We will be analysing and moderating writing samples with  a new criteria that will be used across the diocese. Through this process it enables teachers to determine exactly where students require assistance or extension.

Enrolment interviews for Prep

During the week August 22nd - Friday 26th Prep Enrolment interviews will be held. If you know any families that might be interested please encourage them to contact the school to have a tour or enrol.  Enrolment packages are available at the office.

Religious Education News

Mary MacKillop Feast Day

Mary MacKillop Feast Day is held every August 8^th, in honour of the revered Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop.

She was the first Saint of Australia, and her influence in the country has spread far and wide. She is recognised for her commitment to the poor, helping those who needed it the most in any way she could. 

Words of Inspiration from Mary MacKillop
“Whatever your troubles may be before you, accept them cheerfully, remembering whom you are trying to follow. Do not be afraid. Love one another, bear with one another, and let charity guide you in all your life.” Mary MacKillop 12/1/1909

“See the protecting … hand of God in all that is happening.” Mary MacKillop 1885

“Cling to God’s love and grace.” Mary MacKillop 1890

Our next School Mass on Wednesday 31st August at 9.30am will celebrate the works of Mary Mackillop and also Mary the mother of Jesus. Two great Mary's who have inspired and protected many people. 

Confirmation and Eucharist Mass

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Congratulations to all the students that prepared and then made their sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation on Sunday 31st July. It was wonderful to see the full church with people supporting these students on their journey. 

Thank you to Mrs Courtney Anderson for all her support and work with the students. Thank you to the beautiful choir and Rita Sanarossa for her organ playing. A huge thank you to all those that helped set up the church and sewed material. 

Sports Carnival

After five weeks of preparation during sports lessons St Colman’s held their Annual Athletics Carnival on Friday 29th July 2022 at Home HIll High Ovals. This year during sport lessons all students Prep - Year 6 learnt the skills of shot put, long Jump, relay and high jump. 

High jump was held at school on Thursday and was a tough competition. Congratulations to Eden Godfrey who broke the 10 years High Jump record of 1.11m to a new record of 1.14m. It was very exciting to see Eden jump so well. 

On Friday the day started with a rowdy cheering competition from Wickham and Liechardart. Afterwards the students commenced their 100m sprints and the younger ages 50m. All students then broke into age groups and completed four activities stations: long jump, shot put, ball games and 200m (5 - 7yrs old novelty events). It was great to see the 5yrs- 8yrs having the opportunity to do long jump and shot put. 

Home Hill High Canteen did a fantastic job on the lunch and we also would like to thank the groundsmen for their wonderful preparation of a quality field. 

The results were very close and at different stages throughout the day both teams were out at front.  The final result were:

Wickham - 636                                     Leichhardt - 607

Girls Aggregate - Leichhardt 293     Wickham 289

Boys Aggregate - Wickham 347         Leichhardt  314

A big thank you to Mrs Shalon Gibson for all her work with the organisation of the carnival. 

Sports Carnival

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High Jump

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District Athletics Carnival on Friday 12 August at Home Hill SS.

Those students who are competing at the Districts carnival please ensure that you go to Mrs Keys at the St Colman's tent to have your name marked off. All volunteer helpers are asked to please be at the officials tent by 8.45am. Thank you Stef Dale, Matt Watkins and Kalah Totorica for offering to assist. 

After your last event please tell Mrs Keys if you are leaving Home Hill School. 

Inter-school Sport  Year 5 & 6– Term 3, 2022

Term 3  Inter school Sport Year 5 &6 will comprise of two carnival days between 11.00am-2.30pm on Friday 19 August (week 6) and Friday 9 September (week 9). St Colman's will be competiing in Mixed Cricket at Home Hill  Cricket Ovals. 

Term Calendar

Tuckshop News

Book Week - Dreaming with Eyes Open

Our Annual Book Week Monday  22nd August - Thursday 25th August. The Book Fair will be open every morning and afternoon so please come along and support St Colman's Book Fair !

Our Bookweek Parade will be on Tuesday 23rd August.  So start organising your costumes.

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