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NEWSLETTER

CALENDAR DATES

Friday 20 April 8.40am Easter Liturgy

Monday 23 April NO Prayer Assembly

Tuesday 24 April 7.15am ANZAC Breakfast 8.40am ANZAC Day Liturgy (Shed)

Wednesday 25 April ANZAC DAY

Thursday 26 April Yrs 2-6 Cross Country Carnival

Friday 27 April Yr 1 Grandparents Day Yrs 5-6 Interschool Sports

Monday 30 April 2.10pm Prayer Assembly 4G

Tuesday 1 May 7.30am Chess Club

Wednesday 2 May 2pm Prep-Yr2 Assembly (Shed) 2pm Yr3-4 Assembly (Media Rm) 2.30pm Yr5-6 Assembly (Media Rm)

Friday 3 May Prep-Yr 1 Fun Run Yrs 5-6 Interschool Sports

Monday 7 May 2.10pm Prayer Assembly

Tuesday 8 May 7.30am Chess Club

Wednesday 9 May Mother’s Day Stall District Cross Country Carnival 2pm Prep-Yr2 Assembly (Shed) 2pm Yr3-4 Assembly (Media Rm) 2.30pm Yr5-6 Assembly (Media Rm)

Thursday 10 May Mother’s Day Stall

Friday 11 May Yrs 5-6 Interschool Sports

Monday 14 May 2.10pm Prayer Assembly 3R

Tuesday 15 May 7.30am Chess Club NAPLAN Yrs 3 & 5

Wednesday 16 May NAPLAN Yrs 3 & 5 2pm Prep-Yr2 Assembly (Shed) 2pm Yr3-4 Assembly (Media Rm) 2.30pm Yr5-6 Assembly (Media Rm)

Thursday 17 May NAPLAN Yrs 3 & 5

Welcome back to Term Two, we hope that all families had a safe and restful holiday. ANZAC DAY MARCH Families are invited to join the annual ANZAC Day march and service on ANZAC Day, Wednesday 25 April. The march begins at 8.30am, leaving from outside Target in Arbor Lane at Robina Town Centre. Families wishing to take part in the march are asked to be at the assembly point outside Target from 8.00am. We ask parents to walk with the school group but behind the children at the back of the marching group. Parents must collect their children from outside the Robina Community Centre at the conclusion of the march. Parents are to supervise children should the family decide to stay for the Commemorative Service which begins at 9.00am. NAPLAN 2018 NAPLAN The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. It has been an everyday part of the school calendar since 2008 and assesses

the literacy and numeracy skills of students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 across Australia. Further information about NAPLAN (specifically for parents and caregivers) can be located on pages 6 &

7. Students may be withdrawn from the testing program by their parent/carer if there are religious beliefs or philosophical objections to testing. If you wish to withdraw your child from the NAPLAN testing, please discuss this with your child’s teacher as soon as possible.

22 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters QLD 4226

Phone: 07 5572 1688 Fax: 07 5575 4338 Website: www.stvincentsps.qld.edu.au Email: probina@bne.catholic.edu.au

THURSDAY 19 APRIL 2018

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Lest we forget

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Term 2 Week 1 2018

Newsletter

Contents Religious Education 2

Parish Mass Times 2

ANZAC Breakfast 2

Sacramental Program 3

Sport News 4

Senior Choir News 4

Speech & Drama News 5

Community Events 5

NAPLAN Info for Parents 6-7

Parent Portal 8

Community Billboard 9-12

SUNDAY MASS TIMES

SACRED HEART CHURCH 50 Fairway Dr,

Clear Island Waters

Saturday 6pm Sunday 9am & 6pm

ST VINCENT’S CHURCH

40 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise

Saturday 6pm

Sunday 8am & 10am

STELLA MARIS CHURCH

268 Hedges Avenue, Broadbeach

Saturday 5pm Sunday 7am & 8.30am

SCHOOL EASTER LITURGY Following a similar format and time to our Holy Week Liturgies, we will be holding our school Easter Liturgy in the Shed this Friday at 8.40am. Parents and friends of St Vincent’s are most welcome to attend. Sincere thanks to Five Red and Mrs Jenny Bradshaw for their preparation and leadership. ANZAC DAY SCHOOL LITURGY The school celebrates our ANZAC Day Liturgy in the Shed next Tuesday 24 April at 8.40am (after the ANZAC

Breakfast). Families are most welcome to join us. Children are invited to bring a flower to lay at the memorial stone near the flag pole during the ceremony. The Liturgy will be led by Six Green. DONATIONS FOR ROSIES St Vincent’s Staff have been donating to Rosies tea, coffee and milo in support of the homeless on the Gold

Coast. You are invited to join us in this effort. Should you wish to donate, please bring items to the office and leave them: Attention - David Boulton.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Have you accessed the Parent Portal? Update your details, record absences and access the latest news.

ANZAC Day Liturgy will be held Tuesday 24 April at 8.40am in the Shed

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PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM

PARENTS OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CANDIDATES FOR 2018 The time is approaching for the Holy Communion workshops. Because of the large number of people who will be participating (120), we invite you to let the parish know whether you plan to be attending the Monday

night workshops or the Tuesday night workshops. Also, and very importantly, could you please send the parish your preference for which of the two Holy Com-munion Masses you wish your child to make their Communion. Please let the parish know if you prefer: Sunday, May 27 at 11am Mass Or Sunday, June 3 at 11am Mass

The parish needs to ensure that there is a balance to the two Mass numbers, so the earlier you let them know your desired date by email, the better they can plan for your child’s special day.

If there are any children who are in Year Three (eight years of age or older) and who have not yet made their sacrament of Confirmation, please also email Fr Paul at the parish with the name of this child and the parish

will put them on the list for the new group of children who will start their program in the parish in late July through to receiving their confirmation in late August.

Parish Email: surfers@bne.catholic.net.au

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FRIDAY

First Holy Communion Workshops Venue

Session 1: Monday, April 30 at 7pm or Tuesday, May 1 at 6pm Sacred Heart Church

Session 2: Monday, May 7 at 7pm or Tuesday, May 8 at 6pm

Session 3: Monday, May 14 at 7pm or Tuesday, May 15 at 6pm

Session 4: Monday, May 21 at 7pm or Tuesday, May 22 at 6pm

Presentation of Lord’s Prayer

Saturday, May 12 at 6pm Mass or Sunday, May 13 at 9am Mass

Celebration of First Holy Communion

Sunday, May 27 at 11am Mass or Sunday, June 3 at 11am Mass

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Runner’s Club starts back up on Mondays and Wednesdays at

8am. All Prep to Year Six students are welcome. Students must have running shoes to participate in Runner’s Club.

The St Vincent’s Cross Country Carnival for Years Two-Six is scheduled for next Thursday 26 April, with permission notes going home this week for school and representative cross country events. Please ensure your child has the following items for running the cross country:

House shirt, Hat & sunscreen, extra water bottle, a spare set of clothes (the course may be muddy), running shoes.

Approximate start times are as follows, with Girls races beginning first in each age group: 9:05am 7yrs born 2011 9:15am 8yrs born 2010 9:25am 9yrs born 2009

9:40am 10yrs born 2008 9:55am 11yrs born 2007 10:15am 12yrs born 2006

On Hinterland District Cross Country (for 10-12 years age groups) will be held at Runaway Bay on

Wednesday 9 May and the Gold Coast Catholic Schools Cross Country (for 8 -12 years age groups) at St Brigid’s on Wednesday 30 May. INTERSCHOOL SPORT Friday Interschool sport for Years Five and Six starts next Friday 27 April, with St Vincent’s involved in Soccer, AFL, Netball, Girls Oztag and Rugby League. All forms need to be returned by this Friday 20 April.

Our first choir practice for Term Two will be in Week Three, Wednesday 2nd May in the Media Room at 7.50am. No rehearsals next Wednesday due to ANZAC Day. Jocelyn Bode Music Teacher

SPORT NEWS

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SENIOR CHOIR NEWS

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PARENT HELPERS NEEDED! Parent Helpers needed for the Mother’s Day Stall. We require help on the following days:

Tuesday 8th May 9am-12pm (setup)

Wednesday 9th May

8.40am-12.30pm (stall) Thursday 10th May

8.40am-12.30pm (stall) For more information please contact Sarah on 0410 701 515

We hope all families enjoyed the Easter break and were able to soak up some of the atmosphere and festivities associated with the Commonwealth Games!

Lessons resume again this week, or for some classes, early next week. This is a very long term which has a few challenges of public holidays and school commitments thrown in. However, as it is so long, we have plenty of opportunity of conducting all the necessary lessons by rearranging a few days here and there! From the first lesson, all students will take home notices regarding their entry into the Gold Coast Eisteddfod. More details of this will be included in the term newsletter/account which will be issued by email to all families this week. All eisteddfod forms and entry fees MUST be returned to school by

Wednesday 2nd May for students to participate in the event in September, and we request you please give this your immediate attention so your child has the opportunity to perform. Term fees are due and payable by Friday 27th April. This is an exciting term as we plan and work towards presentations in Terms Three and Four.

Anita Eldridge – Programme Director aeldridge@bne.catholic.edu.au

SPEECH & DRAMA NEWS

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UPCOMING EVENTS—Save the dates in your diary!

APRIL

27th Friday All Yr 6 Coffee Catchup @ Surfers Paradise Golf Club 2pm

30th Monday 2 Yellow Coffee Catchup @ Church Café (Coffee Culture) 8.45am

MAY

1st Tuesday 2 Yellow Coffee Catchup @ Church Café (Coffee Culture) 8.45am

4th Friday ALL YR 3 Parents Dinner @ Miami Marketta 6pm

9th Wednesday 1 Red Mother's Day Lunch @ Surfers Golf Club 1pm

11th Friday Prep Blue Parents Dinner @ TBA 6pm

11th Friday Prep Red Parents Dinner @ TBA TBA

15th Tuesday All Yr 6 Family (Mothers Day) Dinner @ Lonestar Mermaid 6pm

19th Saturday All Yr 4 Family Dinner @ Robina Tavern 5.30pm

26th Saturday 2 Yellow Family Dinner @ Bazzar Restaurant QT 7.30pm

JUNE

8th Friday 2 Yellow Comedy Night with Urzila Clarlson 7pm

10th Sunday All Yr 6 Family Movie @ Nerang Cinema's TBA

15th Friday ALL CLASSES Girls Night Out @ TBA TBA

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Students will bring home their entry form into the GC Eisteddfod this week

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NAPLAN INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

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NAPLAN INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

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PARENT PORTAL—INITIAL LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS

The initial login requires you to verify your identity and setup a password

1. Start the process by visiting the school website www.stvincentsps.qld.edu.au and select Community Access. Click on the Parent Portal link.

2. After clicking on the Parent Portal link you will be met with a login screen.

3. Select Brisbane Catholic Education and select Forgotten Password/First-Time Login

4. Under the Parents heading there are two titles. Choose whichever applies to you. First time logging in? (this is for parents who have never logged into the parent portal) and

Forgotten your password? (this is for parents who need to reset their password).

5. Enter your personal email address that you have provided to the school and click Next.

6. Check your email for a security code and enter the correspond-

ing security code in the screen that follows and click Next.

7. Ensure that Password Reset option is selected and enter your

desired password in both boxes before clicking Next.

Now that you have set your password you can login to the Parent Portal

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COMMUNITY BILLBOARD

8.40am—12.30pm

8.40am—12.30pm

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COMMUNITY BILLBOARD

May 1 — June 26

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COMMUNITY BILLBOARD

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COMMUNITY BILLBOARD