Week 1 Term 2 2024
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.
2024
Term 2
Week 1 (Monday 18th - Friday 22nd March )
| Monday 15 April |
Term 2 2024 |
| Friday 19 April |
BurdekinSoccer Trials Eco Marines Training Day |
Week 2 (Monday 22nd - Friday 26th April)
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Monday 22 April |
CSP meeting 5.30pm |
| Tuesday 23 April |
Anzac Liturgy 9am |
| Wednesday 24 April |
Cross Country St Colman’s Burdekin Soccer Trials Burdekin Rugby League Trials |
| Thursday 25th April |
Anzac Day holiday |
| Friday 26th April |
Pupil Free Day |
Welcome back ! Term 2 is already shaping up to be a great term of learning and lots of activities. This term will be filled with lots of sport from Cross Country, running club, Rugby league clinic, Interschool sport (Oztag/Tball or Rugby League) plus many more events.
This term we will be trailing assembly on Friday morning at 8.45am. So parents will be able to drop their child off and stay for assembly. Assemblies are a great time to see what your child has been learning in class.
The dates for assembly are as follows:
Friday 24 May Year 5/6 Assembly
Friday 31 May Year 4/5 Assembly
Friday 7 June Year 2/3 Assembly
Friday 14 June Yr 1/2 Assembly
Friday 21 June Prep Assembly
Home Hill RSL Anzac Day Ceremonies
Thursday 25th April
5.25am Dawn Parade at the Memorial Hall
All students are encouraged to attend the march wearing full school uniform and a hat.
10.45 am Main March (meet at 10.30 in front of the C& K Community Kindy)
CANEGROWERS Burdekin is excited to launch the Burdekin’s Sweetest School Competition in collaboration with Burdekin Productivity Services (BPS), Sugar Research Australia (SRA), and the Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival. This competition is a new associated event of the festival and aims to foster a hands-on learning experience, promote environmental awareness, and build a deeper understanding of the farming process.
Background: Burdekin's Sweetest School Competition is a unique opportunity where schools can showcase their skills in growing the best sugarcane. This competition provides an opportunity for students to learn about the intricacies of sugarcane cultivation, sustainable farming practices, and the importance of the sugarcane industry to the local economy. Schools have the chance to not only compete for recognition but also to cultivate a passion for agriculture and sustainable practices among the younger generation.
Competition Overview: Participating schools will be given sugar cane billets to plant and nurture for twelve months, with industry experts judging the best cane produced. CANEGROWERS Burdekin, Burdekin Productivity Services (BPS), Sugar Research Australia (SRA) and Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival representatives will visit each school during April 2024 to provide the school with a billet of cane to plant, and give guidance on how to grow sugarcane. The competition will conclude with BPS judging the best cane with categories of longest stick, most sugarcane produced and highest CSS. The overall winner will take home the trophy and cash prize of $1,000 sponsored by CANEGROWERS Burdekin. Each school can plant multiple plots if they wish to create a class competition within the school, however, each primary and secondary school may only submit one cane entry to be judged for the competition.
School’s Commitment: The only commitment from the school is to allocate a small area of land about 1m x 1m and student representatives to water the billet over the 12 months of the competition.
Home Reading
Reading every night is very important for your child’s education and at St Colman’s School we encourage you to read every night and record this in their Reading Diary which every child has. Reading with your child can:
Build concentration. ...
Improve memory. ...
Teach about the world. ...
Develop empathy. ...
Expand vocabulary. ...
Boost critical thinking. ...
Help build positive self-image. ...
Better performance in school
Awards are given to each child that achieves 25, 50, 75 nights of reading at assembly.
At 100 nights of reading each student is given the opportunity to choose a book to keep from Mrs Keys’ special book box. Please take the time to sit down and read with your child. If your child has misplaced their reading bag please contact your class teacher.
Enhancing Catholic School Identity project - survey
Everyone’s input is important.
Your participation should take about 55 minutes. Your responses are anonymous and your personal data is treated confidentially in accordance with ethical and legal guidelines.
Only you will be able to view your individual results and this can be done once you’ve completed the questionnaires.
In this edition of SchoolTV - NEURODIVERSITY
Neurodiversity emphasises the natural variation in how an individual's brain functions and how they perceive and interact with the world, leading to diverse ways of learning and communicating. While most young people are neurotypical, some exhibit variations in brain development, such as ADHD, autism or dyslexia, making them neurodivergent.
Embracing neurodiversity involves accepting, celebrating, and supporting neurodivergent children and adolescents without attempting to change or treat their differences. Using respectful language, challenging unhelpful attitudes, avoiding assumptions, and actively promoting inclusivity can help embrace neurodiversity effectively.
Acknowledging the unique ways neurodiverse young people do things and then adapting tasks and activities to ensure their full participation will encourage them to develop strategies that feel natural to them. It will help improve their mental health, wellbeing and sense of self. By recognising and nurturing their strengths, parents and caregivers can contribute to building an inclusive and compassionate society where all young people can thrive.
Learning more about neurodiversity, equips caregivers with insights into effective communication techniques, educational strategies, and parenting approaches tailored to the specific needs of their neurodivergent child.
Here is the link to the Neurodiversity edition of SchoolTV
https://scshh.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/neurodiversity
Any family that has not enrolled yet and would like to make their sacraments please contact Mrs Keys.
When: Wednesday 24th April (Week 2 Term 2)
Where : Home Hill Cricket Club House and race track
When: 9.00am - 11.00am
Parents please drop your child at the Home Hill Cricket Club by 9:00am. Students who travel to school by bus will be dropped off at the cricket grounds.
Students must wear their sports uniform and ensure they have their hat and two water bottles. A special lunch order will be available back at school. At the completion of the races a bus will transport the students back to school.
3km for 11 & 12 years
2km for 9 & 10 years
1km for 5 - 8 years
Timetable
9.00am - Welcome, prayer and administration
9.15am - Races begin
12yrs Boys 12yrs Girls
11yrs Boys 11yrs Girls
10yrs Boys 10yrs Girls
9yrs Boys 9yrs Girls
7/8yrs Boys 7/8yrs Girls
5/6yrs Boys 5/6yrs Girls
11.00am - Students bused back to school
Age Champions & Winning house announced after the completion of the carnival
Parents are welcome to join us for the morning. Looking forward to a wonderful day.
Term 2 Sporting School Grant
Moondarga Pony Club Interschools Horse Riding Event
On the weekend Mia Bojack and her horse Coco and Charlie Young and her horse Tootie represented St Colman's at the Interschool Sports Horse Riding Event in Townsville.
Both girls had a great weekend, with Mia placing 4th twice and 5th twice. Charlie placed 1st in Jumping, 2nd is Bounce Pony and 3rd in Snakes and Ladders.
Congratulations girls.
Overall Standings for Primary Schools were:
1st Southern Cross Catholic School 98.5 points
2nd East Ayr State school 87 points
3rd Our Lady of the Loudes 83.5 points
4th Saint Colmans Catholic School 56.5 points
5th Saint Anthonys Catholic College 47.5 points
6th St Francis School 46.5 points
Tuckshop Roster
2024 School Term Dates
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TERM |
DATE |
LENGTH |
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Term 2 |
Monday 15th April to Friday 21st June |
10 Weeks |
|
Term 3 |
Monday 8th July to Friday 13th September |
10 Weeks |
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Term 4 |
Monday 30th September to Friday 6th December |
10 Weeks |
