- Mrs V’s Holiday Challenge
- Busking @St Paul’s in Term 2
- Inside Story: PE
- Family Book Club
- Food, Faith & Fun @5pm this Sunday 03 April
- Bright Minds Festival at Grace Lutheran College in Caboolture
- Uniform Shop
Issue 4 - 29 March 2022
Issue 4 – 29 March 2022
In this issue
From the Principal
As we come to the end of Term 1, it is important that we celebrate our accomplishments, our community, and give thanks for God’s love in our lives. Unfortunately, we are sometimes so distracted by our busyness that we don’t stop to celebrate. Each day holds a moment worth celebrating and we thank God for the many blessings of Term 1. Our students should be very proud of what they have achieved in Term 1.
From The Head Of Teaching & Learning
Read Write Inc
Our students, teachers and Learning Assistants have now completed their teaching of the initial weeks of our Read Write Inc program. From next term, students in Years 1-2 (and a number of students in Year 3) will begin to bring readers home that are aligned to their developmental level. We would love for you to reinforce the sounds that we are learning in class using this video to guide you: https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/ApWBhzsO/x3fOhqOa
Sound blending is the next step after children have mastered learning single sounds. Watch this video to learn more: https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/9NyTnDi3/VHfgTgft
We have thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of our new reading program. We look forward to making new groupings for next term, reflecting on how far students have come and starting the next part of the program (which involves more explicit teaching of spelling, editing, writing, reading and comprehension).
Keep an eye out for updates to the Parent Lounge information videos, as there are a few new ones coming to keep you informed about Read Write Inc.
Arts @ St Paul’s
SAVE THE DATE - TERM 2 ARTS EVENTS
Wednesday 27 April – Busking @ St Paul’s – Year 3-6 students
Monday 6 June – Drama Incursion “Shake and Stir Theatre Co” Year 3-6
Thursday 16 June – Twilight Recital 1 (Guitar, Strings, Year 3 Immersion)
Friday 17 June – Ukulele Workshop Year 6
Friday 17 June – Twilight Recital 2 (Band, Piano, Voice, Choirs)
BUSKING @ ST PAUL’S
Year 3-6 students have the opportunity to participate in Busking Day in Term 2 Week 2, on Wednesday 27 April. Six stations will be set up around the school and students will be scheduled to perform at morning tea or lunchtime. All Year 3-6 students are welcome to visit the busking stations and vote for performers. There will be a prize for the best busking hat and the top two busking acts will perform at the entrance to a Senior Assembly in Term 2. To register, students respond to a Seesaw activity by 20 April. For more information, see Ms Ellwood or email performingarts@stpaulslps.qld.edu.au
Library
Dear Parents, I am thrilled to serve your child as their Teacher Librarian this year. I look forward to helping them become a critical thinker, enthusiastic reader and skillful researcher. The Library would like to welcome parents to visit during the Parent/Student/Teacher conversations Thursday 31 March from 3-6pm. Parents are welcome to come for a drink and a cookie and say hello to the new Teacher Librarian, Mrs Stephens. Take a look at the ‘new look’ picture book room and the new releases in the Library. As the April holidays are approaching, parents may borrow extra books for their child’s holiday reading. You might also like to collect a Mr Popper and his Penguin book as part of the school’s Family Reading Challenge. If you cannot visit during this time the Library is open to parents before school Monday to Thursday from 8-8.30am and after school from 3-3.30pm. Parents may access the Library catalogue from home here. I look forward to meeting parents and your children. If you would like to contact the Library, please send an email to librarians@stpaulslps.qld.edu.au Many thanks Donna Stephens
Family Book Club
Family Book Club has started again. We will be reading Mr Popper's Penguins. You may borrow this book from the GLAD Centre as a special, month-long loan to read with your family. On Thursday 2 June, we will come together with students and their families in the GLAD Centre from 3.15 pm-5.00 pm to watch the movie. Please bring a comfy pillow and blanket to snuggle in with while you watch the movie.
St Paul’s P&F Group
The St Paul's P&F Group was happy to announce their new team for 2022 at the AGM on Tuesday 15 March 2022: Sammie Hammond - President. Tara Henrichs - Vice President Michelle Cox - Secretary Ian Bloxham - Treasurer Two Executive members - Rebecca Worrall and Aria Cushing We are busy working away organising lots of fun things for this year. Please remember any leftover chocolates and the money is due back to the office on Friday 29 April 2022. The sooner it's all back, the sooner some students will receive surprise prizes. Our next meeting will be Tuesday 10 May 2022 at 3.15pm, but if you need or want to contact us, we are available on the P&F Facebook group page or via email: pfpresident@stpaulslps.qld.edu.au Have a very happy and safe Easter Sammie Hammond
Sports
A brilliant sunny and dry day greeted our amazing stable of runners last Monday. Hats, sunscreen and water bottles were the order of the day as our intrepid students ran, bounced, huffed, puffed, staggered and managed their way around our newly developed course.
Magnificent efforts by all our children, wonderful support from our incredibly attentive and involved parent and friend body, and amazing consideration and grace from our supremely talented staff.
Thank you one and all for a wonderfully run and supported event.
Results
The top 5 students in the 10-12 age groups will represent our school at the District event in Term 2 (Week 3), the top 8 students in the 9-12 age groups will represent our school in the Northern Cluster Independent Schools event to be hosted by St Pauls and held in week 1 of term 2. Congratulations to all those students. Overall, Archer 375 points, Gregor 367 points and Jeffreys 434 points meaning Jeffreys are crowned Cross Country Champions 2022.
Uniform Shop
Firstly, we would like to thank everyone for their understanding regarding the temporary closure of the Uniform Shop in Term 1. It is with excitement we are able to open our doors again and welcome you into the shop for any purchases you would like to make. A reminder our uniform hours are: Monday 8am – 9am Wednesday 8am – 9am, 2.30pm-3.30pm Orders can still be placed via Flexischools and sent to your child’s class as normal. OUT OF STOCK ITEMS – Boy’s Formal Shirt Size 8/10 We are currently awaiting our order of size 8 and 10 Boy’s Formal Shirts. Due to Covid isolation shutdowns in the warehouse, and the recent floods, there have been some delays on production (as seen in many other industries). We have been advised by the supplier that their warehouse was one of the many in Brisbane that seen extensive water levels and therefore extensive damage. As more information on the delivery of these items come to hand, we will keep you updated. SECOND-HAND ITEMS As of Term 2, second-hand items will no longer be accepted in Uniform Shop. The unsold stock currently on the racks will be donated to sickbay at the end of Term 1, unless collected by their original owner by 3.30pm Wednesday 30 March. If you do have items you would like to sell, we encourage you to utilise the School Second Hand Facebook page: SPLPS & K Buy, Swap and Sell Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding. Regards Deb Forshaw Uniform Convenor
