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WORKER OF THE WEEK
NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME
National Simultaneous Storytime is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association. It is an annual campaign that aims to encourage more young Australians to read and enjoy books.
By facilitating National Simultaneous Storytime, we aim to:
· promote the value of reading and literacy;
· promote the value and fun of books;
This year the picture book chosen was, ‘Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas’, by Lucinda Gifford. A special guest visited St Patrick’s to read this book to our Prep and Year One students. The students certainly enjoyed the experience. Reading is a valuable skill for all of for students and it was wonderful to be able to create this fun reading experience for our students.
By facilitating National Simultaneous Storytime, we aim to:
· promote the value of reading and literacy;
· promote the value and fun of books;
This year the picture book chosen was, ‘Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas’, by Lucinda Gifford. A special guest visited St Patrick’s to read this book to our Prep and Year One students. The students certainly enjoyed the experience. Reading is a valuable skill for all of for students and it was wonderful to be able to create this fun reading experience for our students.
ST PATRICK’S PARISH ONLINE MASS
Each Sunday at 8am St Patrick’s Parish will livestream Mass. The mass will be presided by Fr Truc and Fr Yon. Families are invited to “like” the St Patrick’s Facebook page and celebrate a live Mass on Facebook each Sunday morning. The live Mass will remain on the Facebook page so that it can be view any time after it is livestreamed. Please access the Facebook page at @StPatsChurchEmerald
Each Sunday at 8am St Patrick’s Parish will livestream Mass. The mass will be presided by Fr Truc and Fr Yon. Families are invited to “like” the St Patrick’s Facebook page and celebrate a live Mass on Facebook each Sunday morning. The live Mass will remain on the Facebook page so that it can be view any time after it is livestreamed. Please access the Facebook page at @StPatsChurchEmerald
P AND F MEETING
Thank you to the families who were able to attend our meeting. It was wonderful to see our families joining together and taking the opportunity to join as a school community. Our monthly P and F meeting will be held as a zoom meeting next Tuesday 2nd June at 7pm. A zoom link will be emailed to families closer to the date. All of our families are welcome to attend our zoom meeting.
RECYCLING
Our recycling program has resumed this week and our Year 6 leaders are very excited to support our recycling program. Throughout each week our Year 6 leaders are responsible for collecting and sorting the recycling containers from our yellow lunch recycling bins and collecting the paper recycling from our green classroom bins. Thank you to all of our Year 6 leaders who are involved in this important school project.
Our recycling program has resumed this week and our Year 6 leaders are very excited to support our recycling program. Throughout each week our Year 6 leaders are responsible for collecting and sorting the recycling containers from our yellow lunch recycling bins and collecting the paper recycling from our green classroom bins. Thank you to all of our Year 6 leaders who are involved in this important school project.
SACRAMENTAL NEWS
As you are aware, there have been a number of measures taken by the Government and Rockhampton Diocese in the last few weeks in regard to social distancing. Unfortunately, this means all church services have been cancelled for the foreseeable future. This also means that the St Patrick’s Sacramental Program has been put on hold for 2020. At this stage it will not recommence until 2021; however, we will keep you informed if details change. Thank you for your understanding at this time. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
RELIGION RESOURCES FOR THE HOME
Please find below some useful online resources are you are welcome to utilise over the holidays and into the future:
Fun Catholic Kid Boredom Busters: https://www.catholicicing.com/fun-catholic-kid-printables-for-all-year/
Weekly Mass Resources when you can’t attend Mass: https://www.catholicicing.com/weekly-mass-resources-for-kids/
Family, Faith and Fun: https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/family/family-faith-and-fun
Little Saints Adventure App: The app, available for Apple and Android devices features over 50 faithful, engaging games and activities that teach children about the Catholic faith. https://littlesaintadventures.com/
TeachingCatholicKids.com: https://teachingcatholickids.com/stuck-at-home-here-are-some-resources-to-help/
30 days free access to CatholicBrain.com: https://www.catholicbrain.com/
Fun Catholic Kid Boredom Busters: https://www.catholicicing.com/fun-catholic-kid-printables-for-all-year/
Weekly Mass Resources when you can’t attend Mass: https://www.catholicicing.com/weekly-mass-resources-for-kids/
Family, Faith and Fun: https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/family/family-faith-and-fun
Little Saints Adventure App: The app, available for Apple and Android devices features over 50 faithful, engaging games and activities that teach children about the Catholic faith. https://littlesaintadventures.com/
TeachingCatholicKids.com: https://teachingcatholickids.com/stuck-at-home-here-are-some-resources-to-help/
30 days free access to CatholicBrain.com: https://www.catholicbrain.com/
Stay Connected with Live Masses on Sundays 9:30 and Weekdays 12:00.
Watch online at https://www.youtube.com/user/StJosephsCathRton
Watch online at https://www.youtube.com/user/StJosephsCathRton
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ST PATRICK’S DAY AWARD 2020
The St Patrick’s Day Award was presented during our St Patrick’s Day Liturgy on Tuesday 17th March. This is presented to a child/ren from Year 6 whom has shown the following:
The recipients of this award for 2020 were Kellie Harrison and Jewel Jangao. Congratulations Jewel and Kellie. |
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CROSS COUNTRY
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CH BASKETBALL TRIALS
Congratulations to Kellie Harrison, Libby Kelly, Harper O'Sullivan, Bre Walsh and Bayley Mitchell on being selected in the Central Highland’s Basketball team for their age group. You should be very proud of your efforts girls. CH NETBALL TRIALS Congratulations to Kenzi Kerr, Eve Osborn, Mya Walsh, Mikayla Bell, Taylah Tebbatt and Bre Walsh on being selected in the Central Highlands Netball teams for their age group. |
NRL DEVELOPMENT CUP
Congratulations to Kane Connolly, Oliver Case, Cruz Gilmore, Jacob Ritson, Callum Ryan, Oliver Brotherton, LIncon Renwick, Mac Mattingly, Sione Fakatava, Sidney McCullagh, Tyler Forbes, Clay Porter, Dusty Comiskey, Braith Gretton, Brenton Chick and Linkin Browne on their efforts at the NRL Development Cup this Tuesday. The boys represented St Patrick’s with great pride and the sportsmanship that they showed towards other teams was impressive. Thank you to the parents and caregivers for supporting our students. |
CARITAS PROJECT COMPASSION
Thank you for supporting Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion Campaign. Your generosity will work for the freedom of those living in poverty, challenge unjust structures, and empower people to work for a sustainable way of life.
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YEAR 7 MARIST COLLEGE ENROLMENTSThe 2021 Year 7 applications for Marist College have opened. Families wishing to enrol their children in Year 7 at Marist College in 2021 are asked to complete an application form. Application forms are available from the Marist College website www.maristcollegeemerald.com.au .
Important dates: Parent Enrolment Information Evening – 10th June 2020 at 6pm Year 7 Open Day – 26th June 2020 Enrolment Interviews – 11th August 2020 Year 7 Orientation Day 1st December 2020 |
MAKING JESUS REAL
St Patrick’s School is an MJR school. MJR is a values education resource. MJR is centred on the belief that we are all God’s children and are called to try to be like Jesus Christ in the way we live. We are Jesus’ friends. He calls us into friendship with God and he calls us to imitate his way of living. MJR values include respect, honesty and trustworthiness, understanding, tolerance and inclusion. They focus on the Gospel values of compassion, justice, humility and forgiveness. These values also encourage students to do their best, treat others fairly, be responsible for their actions, follow principles of moral and ethical conduct and stand up for others against bullying. Our main aim in Catholic Education is to invite students, parents and teachers to be aware of and grateful for God’s loving presence in their daily lives. MJR’s main aim is to get us ‘switched on to God’s presence’ by reflecting on our lives each day to see where God has been in our experiences.
Another focus is not to leave Jesus as merely a person in history, but to emphasise that Jesus Christ is a mystery with us now. We live ‘in the now’ and we will always have ‘the now’. MJR demonstrates a strong connection to many Catholic spiritualties, such as the Ignatian and Franciscan traditions, particularly with aspects such as the imitation of Christ, respect for others and for creation, and reviewing the events in our lives. The Sacrament of the Present Moment is a central theme. Through emphasis on simple and memorable prompts such as WESTIE (Welcoming, Encouraging, say Sorry, say Thank you, Inclusive and Enthusiastic), MJR inspires positivity and gratitude. I encourage you to have talk to your child about how they can Make Jesus Real.
St Patrick’s School is an MJR school. MJR is a values education resource. MJR is centred on the belief that we are all God’s children and are called to try to be like Jesus Christ in the way we live. We are Jesus’ friends. He calls us into friendship with God and he calls us to imitate his way of living. MJR values include respect, honesty and trustworthiness, understanding, tolerance and inclusion. They focus on the Gospel values of compassion, justice, humility and forgiveness. These values also encourage students to do their best, treat others fairly, be responsible for their actions, follow principles of moral and ethical conduct and stand up for others against bullying. Our main aim in Catholic Education is to invite students, parents and teachers to be aware of and grateful for God’s loving presence in their daily lives. MJR’s main aim is to get us ‘switched on to God’s presence’ by reflecting on our lives each day to see where God has been in our experiences.
Another focus is not to leave Jesus as merely a person in history, but to emphasise that Jesus Christ is a mystery with us now. We live ‘in the now’ and we will always have ‘the now’. MJR demonstrates a strong connection to many Catholic spiritualties, such as the Ignatian and Franciscan traditions, particularly with aspects such as the imitation of Christ, respect for others and for creation, and reviewing the events in our lives. The Sacrament of the Present Moment is a central theme. Through emphasis on simple and memorable prompts such as WESTIE (Welcoming, Encouraging, say Sorry, say Thank you, Inclusive and Enthusiastic), MJR inspires positivity and gratitude. I encourage you to have talk to your child about how they can Make Jesus Real.
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A TOUR OF OUR SCHOOL
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Our school was originally established by the Presentation Sisters in 1902 to serve the catholic families of the Central Highlands area of which Emerald is the geographical hub. The Sisters ended their ties with the school in 1992 due to the decline in their numbers and a shift in their mode of service to people and especially children.
St Patrick’s School exists for the education of children from Prep age (Five) to Year Six and is a co-educational facility serving the township and surrounding districts of Emerald. At our school, we aim to develop within our students the ideals of academic excellence and personal growth which are centered around the deepening of our Christian faith. We strive to have these aims as the centre point of any relationships and curriculum which occur within our community. |
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