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NEWSLETTERWeek Eight, Term One, 201820 March, 2018 ShShS ahah rara erer ththt eheh SppSpS iriri irir titi ....

Kinder and Year 1 Campus - Lowe Street Ph: (02) 6297 1396 Year 2 to 6 Campus - MacQuoid Street Ph: (02) 6297 2221 PO Box 723, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 Email: o� ce.stgregs@cg.catholic.edu.au

IMPORTANTEVENTS

Tuesday 20 MarchFirst Eucharist Parent Info Night 7pm St Gregory’s Hall

Wednesday 21 MarchNational Day of Action Against Bullying & Violence and Harmony Day - wear something orange to school (t-shirt, socks, hair ribbon, etc)Whole School Assembly - 10:30am St Greg’s Hall

CPS Swimming - Homebush

Thursday 22 MarchSecond Hand Clothing Pool Open 9am to 10am Lowe Street MPR

Friday 23 MarchSecond Hand Clothing Pool Open 9am to 10am Lowe Street MPR

St Gregs Cross Country (Years 3 - 6)Wright Park, Queanbeyan

Year 1 excursion to Botanic Gardens

Monday 26 MarchSecond Hand Clothing Pool Open 9am to 10am Lowe Street MPR

Mackillop College to visit Year 6 - 1:00pm

Year 4 Ladies Night - 6pm Royal Hotel

Tuesday 27 MarchSecond Hand Clothing Pool Open 9am to 10am Lowe Street MPR

Wednesday 28 MarchProject Compassion Coloured Clothes Day - loose change coin donation

SEASONS Session #2

Thursday 29 MarchHoly Week Liturgy

Friday 30 MarchGood Friday

Monday 2 AprilEaster Monday

Tuesday 3 AprilSecond Hand Clothing Pool Open 9am to 10am Lowe Street MPR

Easter Liturgy

Friday 6 AprilWhole School Assembly (4 Gold & 4 Red)12:30pm St Gregory’s Hall

Saturday 7 AprilYear 6 Bouldering - Dairy Flat Rd, Fyshwick

Sunday 8 AprilCatholic Schools Soccer Carnival - UC Bruce

Dear Parents, Carers and Friends,Last week many of the students will have gone home speaking of chickens hatching, varying habitats in classrooms and other highlights that teachers refer to as provocations. The teachers work hard to provoke interest that encourages our students to wonder why and inquire. Inquiry based learning is a broad pedagogical approach which has enjoyed widespread support by educators and education systems over the past decade. Inquiry can be de� ned as ‘seeking for truth, information or knowledge / understanding’ and is used in all facets and phases of life. Inquiry based learning is a constructivist approach where the overall goal is for students to make meaning. While teachers may guide the inquiry to various degrees (externally facilitated) and set parameters for a classroom inquiry, true inquiry is internally motivated. Inquiry based learning is an umbrella term that incorporates many current learning approaches (including project based learning, design thinking) and may take various forms, depending on the topic, resources, ages and abilities of students and other variables.

“The meaning of ‘knowing’ has shifted from being able to remember and repeat information

to being able to fi nd and use it.”When I was at school a student was judged as successful if they could correctly recall facts – the Mysteries of the Rosary, Geographical Facts (I can still name many of the rivers along the east coast of NSW thanks to my E� ective Social Studies text – not that it has ever been particularly useful) de� nition of a verb, noun, subject and predicate and a complete list of spelling words every Friday morning. Of course now if I need to know the rivers of NSW it is an easy matter for me to use my ‘favourite search engine’! But what if I needed to think critically about our river systems and the impact on the environment and future supply of water. This inquiry learning model is more than � nding facts – because facts can be easily accessed now, but using the information we � nd to create new knowledge. Our goal is to engage our students in wondering. I wonder why?? I wonder how many wonderings each family can come up with and then set a plan for � nding an answer remembering that there may be more than one! This Sunday is Palm Sunday and marks the beginning of the most signi� cant time in our Church year – Holy Week. My prayer is that all families will enter into this week with hearts open to the gift of life o� ered to us by Jesus. All things are possible,by Jesus. All things are possible,

Claire FrazerPrincipal

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PRAYERS: We hold in our thoughts and prayers the many members of our community who are su� ering with illness. May they feel the gentle presence of a loving God. We continue to pray for the families of children preparing for First Eucharist.

ANXIETY WORKSHOPS: My thanks again to our Catholic Care counsellor Nicole Tetley who made herself available to conduct workshops for parents during out of school hours on the last two Tuesdays. The sessions were well attended and the feedback from parents was very positive.

Tomorrow we will celebrate Harmony Day. There will be a whole school assembly at 10:30am. Everyone is encouraged to wear a ‘splash’ of orange – socks, hat, ribbons.

CROSS COUNTRY: This Friday is our Cross County Carnival. I encourage all students to attend. I know that running is not everyone’s favourite activity but we should always be challenging ourselves to do things that do not come easy. Competing is the number one priority. After our carnival the Cross Country team to compete in Braidwood at the Northern Region carnival will be selected.

HARPER (3 Red): Harper will be having 35.5cm cut o� her hair for Variety in the April school holidays. She will be donating her hair to be made into a wig for someone who has lost theirs due to a medical condition. A fundraising page has been set up with Variety for Harper: https://hairwithheart.everydayhero.com/au/harper-s-heroic-chop-for-charity/wizard/share. By making a donation to Variety - the Children’s Charity, you can help provide a wig or other vital equipment to a child in need. Thank you for helping kids in need.

PARENT WORKSHOP: Please see the separate � yer about the Judith Locke Workshop. This is a not to be missed opportunity. All parents and carers are encouraged to come along.

BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS: What a great problem to have for a school. We struggle to keep up to the demands of our students for reading material. How wonderful is that? I know that the Great Book Flood has ensured many donations – thank you so much. Melissa Greentree has put together a ‘short???’ list of high demand books just in case any families have copies that they do not need at home anymore. Any books written by David Walliams, any series books such as: Harry Potter, Heroes of Olympus, Pie Rats, Amulet, All the Wrong Questions Alex Rider, Ruby Redfort, Wings of Fire, The Bad Guys, Freak Street, Lulu Bell, Ella and Olivia, EJ Spy School, EJ12, Middle School, Timmy Failure, Tom Gates, Malory Towers, Big Nate, Captain Underpants, Dogman, Lego, Dirty Bertie, Fly Guy, Grug, Don’t Look Now, Too Cool, Mission Fox, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja, Ella Diaries, Dork Diaries, Eric Vale, Andy Gri� th’s Just series, Storey Treehouse, Weirdo, Minecraft, CrawF’s Kick it to Nick, I Survived, Netball Gems and Glenn Maxwell.

MACQUOID STREET DROP OFF AND PICK UP: The following practices have been observed that are potentially dangerous for our students and/or your bank accounts! At the Kiss and Ride area some are choosing to do a U-Turn rather than going around the block or going to the end of MacQuoid Street to make a safe U-Turn. U-Turns at the Kiss and Ride hold up tra� c, including buses. A reminder that if you are using the Kiss and Ride area you must stay with your vehicle at all times.Please do not use the bus bays as a drop o� or pick up area.

Focus Value for March - “Con� dence: I Know I Can”

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What’s on in the LibraryThere is plenty to be excited about with inquiry learning, research skills and literature promotion at the two campus Libraries, as well as many fun events and activities. Accelerated Reader is continuing in Years 4 to 6 with many opportunities for students to not only aim to reach their individualised reading targets but be rewarded for their e� orts. Students in Year 3 that have reached a PM level of 30 will also start the program. The millionaires club has started again as well as pizza lunches on o� er to the classes that are � rst to reach their reading targets each term. There is a Book Fair planned in Term 2 at Lowe St and Term 4 at MacQuoid St, with the well anticipated annual Book Week occuring in Term 3. Lowe Street Library Lessons - Kinder, 1 Red, 1 Blue and 1 White have their lessons on Monday. 1 Gold have their lesson on Tuesday. MacQuoid Street Library Lessons - Year 3 are on Monday. Year 5 are on Tuesday. Year 6 are on Wednesday. Year 4 are on Thursday. Year 2 are on Friday. Borrowing - At present Kinder students are only able to borrow 1 � ction picture book. This will change as they become more familiar with their library and the routines of borrowing and returning. Year 1 students may borrow up to 3 books but only 1 is to be a chapter book. MacQuoid St students may borrow up to 3 books to take home on their rostered day (as above). Students in junior classes (K to Year 2) are not permitted to borrow without a Library bag. Whilst it is not compulsory for Year 3 to Year 6, we strongly encourage students to continue using a bag when borrowing. It is extremely important for students to care for the books and by regularly using a bag they will not only protect the books but remember where they are located. Students may bring in any bag that will be durable and not break. Examples include a school library bag, swimming drawstring bag, pillowcase, fabric shopping bag, handcrafted library bag, etc. Please assist students in becoming responsible by placing reminders to pack their Library bag the night before their allocated day. Students may also borrow at MacQuoid St Library at break time from Mrs Greentree or a Library Monitor. This is a great opportunity for any student in Year 2 that forgets to bring their bag to their allocated lesson. Thank you – Mel Greentree and Helen Carroll, Teacher/Librarians.

LIBRARY NEWSHARMONY DAY

St Gregory’s will participate in Harmony Day activities and support the National Day of Action against

Bullying and Violence tomorrow Wednesday, 21 March.

Wear something orange with your uniform! (t-shirt, socks, hair ribbon, etc)

Enjoy music from around the world! Make something that represents inclusion!

Our diversity makes Australia a great place to live. Harmony Day is a celebration of our cultural diversity – a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home. The message of Harmony Day is ‘everyone belongs’, the Day aims to engage people to participate in their community, respect cultural and religious diversity and foster a sense of belonging for everyone. Orange is the colour chosen to represent Harmony Day. Traditionally, orange signi� es social communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom of ideas and encouragement of mutual respect. St Gregory’s students can choose to wear something orange tomorrow to show their support for cultural diversity and an inclusive Australia.

CANTEENHelpers at Lowe Street this week are:

Thursday 22 March Daphne GagliardiFriday 23 March Tanya Sandner

Volunteers always welcome at MacQuoid. If you are available please phone Rosemarie 6297 2221.

PROJECT COMPASSION2018: A JUST FUTURE

Throughout the Season of Lent our fundraising and awareness e� orts for Project Compassion continue. Caritas Australia works to aid community development, support people to help themselves out of poverty, hunger and injustice. Caritas Australia aims to bring relief and aid to people whose lives have been devastated by natural disaster or con� ict. Each class and the front o� ce have a donation box for collecting money. Please bring in loose change to � ll our support boxes. A uniform-free day will be held on 28th March for our last minute e� ort to raise funds for Project Compassion. Thank you in advance for supporting this great cause - Kate McManus-Green, REC.

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MATT GITEAU CUP RUGBY UNIONLast Friday, 21 students represented St Greg’s in the Matt Giteau Cup. The school was well represented by a 3/4 team and a 5/6 team. All the boys and girl demonstrated great sportsmanship and integrity throughout the day. Special mention to all the parents that helped coach and support our students throughout the day.

CANBERRA GOULBURN RUGBY LEAGUECongratulations to Logan Summerell, Brayden Hickey, Emmett Smith and Charlie Fahey who have been selected to represent the Archdiocese in rugby league.

CANBERRA GOULBURN SOCCERCongratulations to Isabel Hagel and Dejan Celeski who have been selected to represent the Archdiocese in soccer.

CANBERRA GOULBURN HOCKEYCongratulations to Alex May and Logan Monahan who have been selected to represent the Archdiocese in hockey.

CANBERRA GOULBURN NETBALLCongratulations to Madeline Bennett, Poppy Howell, Keeva Robinson-McEvoy and Rosaja Blazeski who have been selected to represent the Archdiocese in netball.

- Matthew Maloney, PE Teacher/Sport Coordinator.

SPORT NEWS

The St Gregory’s Mother’s Day Stall will be held onThursday, 10 May, 2018.

(Please note change of date) The aim of the stall is to give students an opportunity to

purchase a gift for a special lady in their lives.We are encouraging all families to please donate a SMALL

GIFT to the value of approx. $5-00 to $10-00Please send your gifts to school by Friday, 6 April.

Some ideas for donations include: candles, face washer and soap, chocolates, note books, diary, journals, nice pens, photo frames, hand lotion, jewellery, wooden spoons and

other kitchen gadgets, cook books, packs of tea towels, packs of co� ee mugs, these are great as they can be broken

up and make up several gifts. Keep your eye out for sale items. Think about what you’ve liked receiving in the past.

Kmart has a great stationery and kitchen section with lots of nice things at a reasonable price (please don’t go

overboard). If everyone contributes there will be plenty of gifts available for students to purchase for Mum, Step Mum,

Grandmother, Nanna, etc.Students will have the opportunity to purchase gifts on

Thursday, 10 May:morning at Lowe Street and

afternoon at MacQuoid Street.MOTHER’S DAY STALL VOLUNTEERS

If you are available to volunteer with preparing gifts or on the stall on the day please email Di Smith at diannesmith82@gmail.com

MOTHER’S DAY STALL

Register Now!!You can add to your child’s reading log now! We have received registrations for 190 students and we have 10 students who have completed the challenge. Thank you to those parents/carers who saved their child’s user name and password - this makes

administration so much quicker. All registrations are up to date and I have sent home emails for all new registrations and those who have forgotten their login details with your user names and passwords for 2018.Congratulations to Ethan Goodchild KRed, Aiden Old� eld KBlue, Rhys Ioppi 2Blue, Charli Ioppi 4Red and Riley Picker 4Blue who have completed the challenge this week. You are able to count books read from the 1 September 2017 towards your challenge and I can email you a loan history to help � ll out your child’s log.Parents prepared to help their child complete the Premier’s Reading Challenge 2018 (PRC), please complete and send the registration form back to school - it is not too late. Any questions can be answered by looking at the PRC web page (https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html) or emailing me. The Challenge opens on 5th March 2018 and closes on 24th August 2018. Please include your child’s name and class when you email me - Rosalind Wythes, PRC Coordinator.Email: rosalind.wythes@cg.catholic.edu.au

PREMIERS READING CHALLENGE

Thank you to those parents/

Year 6 GatheringYear 6 Bouldering (Rock Climbing) Date: Saturday 7th April Time: 3:30pm to 6pm Location: Bloc Haus, Unit 2, Building 2, 1 Dairy Road, FyshwickRSVP: Saturday 31st March to Y6 Parent Rep Fiona Matthews � ona.matthews@westnet.com.au or message 0409479724

Year 4 GatheringsYear 4 Ladies Night - Date: Monday 26th MarchTime: 6pm (Dinner/Drinks or both)Location: Royal Hotel, QueanbeyanRSVP: 21st Mar for table bookings Tracey 0413 090 049 or Nikki 0438 737 830Year 4 Group Activity - Date: Sunday 29th AprilTime: 10am - 1pmLocation: Stromlo Forest Park, Opperman Ave, Stromlo.BYO Picnic, sweet or savoury plate to share, Picnic rug/chairs/tables, Water, bikes, scooters, rollerblades, helmets.Year 4 Mothers Day Morning Tea - Date: Friday 11th MayTime: 9:15amLocation: The Millhouse Cafe, QueanbeyanNo RSVP required, children and puppies welcome.

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