Week 3 - Assisi Catholic College

P – 12 Head -­‐ Early and Junior Year’s Message
Dear Parents,
In the true spirit of Assisi, the weeks are only getting busier. While there are only six weeks left in
the school year, there’s plenty happening, so please keep ensuring you check all the sources of
information available.
Drive Carefully in the Car Park
Another timely reminder to please drive carefully in the College Car Park. From time to time,
accidents do happen, but obviously the best approach you can take is to drive slowly and be fully
aware of what is going on around you. With a car park that services 1300 kids, it is absolutely
essential that all students, and parents are kept as safe as possible.
Catalyst – Heron Island
As you would be aware, a group of very committed staff and students headed off to Heron Island
for our inaugural Project Catalyst experience. Going on the feedback from both students and staff
alike, this is set to become a very important tradition for students here at Assisi. Thank you to Mrs
Braithwaite, Miss Peebles and Mr Ellis for providing and experience that the students have
described as ‘life changing’ and ‘perfect’. In the same way that a catalyst in science causes or
assist a reaction, Project Catalyst seems to have very clearly done the same by fuelling a passion
for learning in the students who attended.
Going Digital 1:1 Information Session
Please make sure you take the time to attend our information session tonight from 6:00pm –
7:00pm for the 1:1 digital device program for Years 4-­‐12. This will go a long way to answering
many of the questions you may have about the program.
International Staff Day
This Friday we celebrate International Staff Day at Assisi. It’s a great chance for us as a College to
acknowledge all Assisi staff for the wonderful job they do. We have never celebrated Teachers
Day, essentially because, as a staff we work as a team, and it is as a team that we provide the best
outcome for the students. Please take the time to thank a staff member on Friday for the work
that they do every day for our children.
P & F Race Day
I’m sure that anyone who attended the P &F Race Day on Saturday would agree that
it was an absolutely brilliant day. While it may not have been overly successful
financially for some of us, our sincere thanks to Tanya Malik and Di Ward for their
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organisation of the day. Thanks also to Anne Arnold for her assistance with some great prizes on
the day.
Congratulations
Well done to our Years 4 -­‐ 7 students who recently competed in the AB Paterson Public Speaking
Competition. Our student representation at this competition was the highest it has ever been.
Well done to all involved but especially to Lily Beechey, Italia Malik and Jasmine Rasmussen on
making it through to the next round of the competition. Very importantly, thank you to the
committed group of teachers who have worked so hard with these students in preparing them.
Thanks to Mr Mason, Mrs Portelli, Miss Spyer, Mrs Thorburn, Mrs Sleeth, Mrs Nelson and Miss
Rankine. Your efforts are hugely appreciated.
Congratulations also to four of our gymnasts who have been selected to attend the Women’s
Artistic Gymnastics National Club Championship in Geelong in November. Tayah Semple-­‐Lewis will
be competing in the Level 4 Division, Natasha Jelacic and Kate Napier in Level 5 and Rachael
Armstrong in Level 8. Congratulations to all four young ladies and our best wishes go with you for
the championship.
Year 11 Leadership Speeches will soon be under way. This is an opportunity for any student in
Year 11 wanting to nominate for a Year 12 leadership position to explain their thoughts and
aspirations on school leadership as the upcoming senior leaders. What is most pleasing is that 25
Year 11 students have nominated to be considered for leadership. Congratulations and best
wishes to all students involved.
Next Week
Next Tuesday night we have the P & F AGM. If you only attend one P and F meeting all year,
please make it this one. We look forward to seeing as many people as possible.
As you would have seen in last week’s newsletter, next Wednesday night at 7:00pm our annual
Night of Excellence will take place in Perugia from 7:00pm. This is a great recognition for those
students in our community in Years 7 -­‐ 12 who have excelled in many different areas. Again, we
look forward to a great crowd on the night.
Matt Edwards
P-­‐12 Head EY & JY
News from APRE
Class Mass
This week our students in Year 5C and 3L celebrated their class mass. Thanks to Fr Antony for
leading the celebration and thanks also to Mr Cashman and Mr Littlejohn for helping the kids to
participate so well.
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Our class masses have concluded for the year. I would like to thank all the teachers, students,
parishioners, Miss Manning and Fr Antony for making these celebrations such a significant part of
our communities liturgical life.
Invite to St Mary’s Mass
On Sunday, November 4, St Mary’s will be celebrating a Family Mass. The Mass will commence at
9:00am.
All families are welcome to attend and if your child would like to participate could you please
contact Mrs Maggie Moodley on 0466 325 401.
Further details of the Mass can be found on the flyer at the back of the newsletter.
Youth Bake Sale
A big thanks to the families who baked and sold goods last Saturday. The money raised will be go
towards helping the youth of Soibada.
A big thanks also to Mrs Maggie Moodley who co-­‐ordinated the bake sale.
God Bless,
Danny McCormick
Parent 'Going Digital' 1-­‐1 Computer Information Evening (Yrs 4 –12)
Grant Peterson
ICLT Coordinator (P-­‐12)
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Public Speaking
Over the last week, Years 4 – 12 competed in the heats of the AB Paterson competition.
Congratulations to all the students for their efforts and hard work in preparing their speeches and
representing the school. A special mention to Lily Beechey, Italia Malik and Jasmine Rasmussen
who have made it through to the final competition next week.
Students who participated this year in the AB Paterson public speaking this year are:
Year 4 -­‐ Emma-­‐Cait Beams and Isabella Cramp
Year 5 -­‐ Nicola McCarthy, Isabelle Victor, Lily Beechey and Chailee Weik
Year 6 -­‐ Italia Malik, Katie Todd, Jasmine Rasmussen, Tania Moes, Alyssa Brixey, Jack Nolan and
Olivia Lord
Year 7 -­‐ Beth Nicholson, Briony Graham and Georgia Schampers
Year 8 -­‐ Brandon Beckers, Bronte Mosslar and Kirra Tolliday
Year 9 -­‐ Jemma Davis
Year 10 -­‐ Jaimee Sands, Jess Laidler and Billy Roberts
Year 11 -­‐ Abi Nunn, Chris Andres, Amanda Ciuffetelli, Emma Todd and Chloe Powell
Year 12 -­‐ Jacinta Clancy
A huge thank you to Tim Mason and Sandy Sleeth for their efforts in working with the students
this year .
Caitlin Douse
Head of SY English
Chiara iCentre ‘more than just a library’
‘more than just a library -­‐ a learning centre of information, instruction, immersion, inquiry and innovation’
Scholastic Book Fair Commences November 5
Coming to Chiara in November is our Scholastic Book Fair. Books will be on sale from 8.30am to
4pm from Monday November 5 to Thursday November 8. Any parents who are able to assist
before or after school with sales would be most welcome.
Library Link
Our new app that links you to your library on your iphone, ipod, android, ipad or laptop –. The
Library Link mobile application is now available for all our students and staff to view and renew
your library resources on the go. Library Link gives our students and staff the ability to:
• Search for available resources
• Check alert messages for overdues or holds
• View library information such as location and opening hours
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• Scan ISBNs or barcodes to automatically retrieve resources from the system
• View the library's latest resources
• View and place a renewal for loaned items.
Students can be assisted to set up Library Link by any member of the Chiara iCentre team.
Cybersafety
Wondering how you can best support your child with technology. The College has sent up a
webpage with links to websites with comprehensive information for students and parents on
managing the online world. Issues such as cyber bullying, staying smart online, finding out about
the latest popular online activities, protecting your personal information, managing your student’s
use of computers and ways you can stay up-­‐to-­‐date with the latest developments in technology.
The web page address is
http://www.assisi.qld.edu.au/public/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=247&Itemid=395
The web page is linked from the College homepage under the parent link and then the computer
information for parents link.
Year 7 Reader’s Cup Team
The team members are: Etelini Roberts; Hanna Baker; Siaan Charles and Caitlin Hutcheson and
they are now busy reading and preparing to represent Assisi Catholic College at the Catholic
Schools Readers Cup final at St Brigid’s, Nerang on November 13. The team will be competing
against teams from St Francis Xavier, St Kevin’s St Augustine’s and St Brigid’s.
What Happening In Chiara This Term?
Early Years and Junior Years students have commenced their regular weekly borrowing sessions
enjoying some wonderful storytelling sessions from both the class teachers and the teacher-­‐
librarians. Students in Year 5 will be undertaking research tasks related to their work on light and
vision. Year 5 students will be working in the new Assisi LIFE virtual learning environment.
Students in Year 3 are researching plants and animals using both print and online resources and
later this term Year 1 students will be introduce to Olly, our online database for finding books in
Chiara. Students in Year 2, 4 and 6 are learning how to use Oliver to search for books, make
reservations and check their own borrowing information.
Middle and Senior Years students are currently having sessions with the teacher-­‐librarians on how
to locate information, both in the library and through the wide range of online databases that the
College subscribes to, for their assignments. Classes are also working with the teacher-­‐librarians
on how to write bibliographies; use in-­‐text referencing and issues of copyright in the online world.
iHelp Desk
Technical assistance for students is available each day during Big Break in the Chiara iCentre.
Problems with passwords; email; portal and Moodle access and general technical issues can be
addressed one-­‐on-­‐one with a technician during this time.
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Chess Coaching
Chess coaching is held by Gardiner Chess < http://www.gardinerchess.com/> each Tuesday at 8am
in Chiara. New enrolments are always welcome. Our Chess Coach for 2012 is Doug Williams. Our
Chess Co-­‐ordinator for 2012 is Mr David Taylor.
Love God, serve God: everything is in that. -­‐-­‐ St. Clare of Assisi
Maureen Twomey – iCentre Co-­‐ordinator; Laurel Ball – iCentre Teacher; Jenny Colverson – Digital
Technician; Barbara Monteath – Library Technician; Leone Tuttle – Library Assistant
Sport News (Middle and Senior Years)
Recent Sporting Success
Congratulations to the following Assisi students on their recent sporting success:
Billy Kelly-­‐Cool (Year 9) who was part of the successful U/14 Queensland City Vikings Futsal Team
that won the National School Championships in Townsville over the September school holidays.
Billy’s team reclaimed the title from 2010 when they last won it. Well done Billy!
Dylan Foxe (Year 7) & Brad Munro (Year 6) on their selection in the Gold Coast U/12 Cricket Team.
Both boys will compete at the State Titles in Cairns from 16 – 21 December. Good luck boys!
Brett McDonald
Sports & PE Co-­‐ordinator
Career Education
RSL Youth Development Program
The RSL Youth Development Program is run in conjunction with Bond University. This generous
program recognises the rewards and outstanding efforts of this year’s Year 10 and Year 11
students from across Queensland and offers students the opportunity to apply and potentially
share in over $500,000 in grants.
In 2012, the RSL Youth Development Program will offer 200 grants in the following categories:
• Academic Achievement
• Sporting Achievement
• Community Leadership and Civic Participation
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Recipients of the grants will receive $2,500 and the top 10% of the highest achieving Year 10 and
Year 11 students will receive a higher recognition via a $5,000 grant. Recipients will also have the
exclusive opportunity to apply for a scholarship worth 50% of tuition fees to study either a single
or combined degree at Bond University after the completion of high school. Please visit
www.RSLyouth.com.au to review more information about the program.
All applications are open online at www.RSLyouth.com.au and will close at 5.00pm on Sunday,
November 11, 2012. All applicants will be required to submit the following:
• Full personal details
• Specification of your chosen category
• Identification and evidence of achievements
• A letter of support from an RSL member in Queensland.
• A letter of reference from someone who can verify achievements stated e.g. school
principal, sporting coach, community leader.
• An essay about the importance of the RSL and ANZAC values to Australia’s youth.
Australian Defence Force Academy Recruitment
This is a reminder to encourage all Year 12 students to get their application in as soon as possible
for the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) January 2013 intake. There are still many
careers available in the Navy, Army and Air Force through ADFA where students will receive a fully
funded degree in Engineering, Arts, Science, Business or Technology whilst at the same time
receiving a salary while they learn.
Applications are also now open for current year 11 students to apply for the ADFA Education
Award and ADFA entry in January 2014. Successful applicants will receive a laptop computer with
no obligation to join ADFA after year 12.
For further information on ADFA can be found at
http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/adfa/default.aspx
Certificate III in Media School-­‐based Traineeship Opportunities
A Southport based business Crystal Crayons Design and Media studio is offering the opportunity
for school-­‐based trainees to undertake a nationally accredited Certificate III in Media traineeship.
Certificate III in Media CUF30107 is designed for people who want to develop skills, as radio
program makers/presenters, editing/production assistants, interactive media authors or
camera/lighting assistants. It is the entry level qualification to a wide range of media
opportunities.
The units covered include:
·∙ Follow occupational health and safety procedures
·∙ Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
·∙ Work effectively in the screen and media industries
·∙ Prepare video assets
·∙ Prepare audio assets
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·∙ Produce and prepare photo images
·∙ Create visual design components
·∙ Write content for a range of media
·∙ Maintain interactive content
·∙ Author interactive sequences
·∙ Use advanced features of computer applications
Work hours will be one day a week from 9am – 5pm. Study for this certificate is incorporated into
these hours, but some homework effort will also be required.
For further information please give Marika a call on 1300 595 228 or see Mrs Foxe in her office.
Academy of Design Grand Opening
Academy of Design Creative College is hosting an Open Day at their new premises for students and
their families interested in studying photography, multimedia, graphic design, fashion design,
styling, make-­‐up, digital design, screen media or interior design.
When: Thursday 1 November -­‐ 4pm to 6:30pm
Where: Shop 150C Pacific Fair Shopping Centre (underneath the cinemas next to the
food court)
Book for a free workshop at info@academyofdesign.com.au giving them your full name, mobile
number, email address, school name and year level.
Senior First Aid Course
Mrs Shary Braithwaite will offer a full senior first aid course on Saturday 3 November from
10:30am – 5pm. You will need to complete some online study beforehand which takes
approximately 3 hours.
Location: Bertoldi Building (downstairs)
Cost: $75 ($30 deposit to secure your place)
How to apply: email Mrs Braithwaite at sbraithwaite@assisi.qld.edu.au
Tax File Numbers
If you are in Years 9-­‐12 and do not have a Tax File Number -­‐ you can pick up an application form at
Student reception or directly from me. Fill in the form and return it to me as soon as possible and I
will process it with the Australian Tax Office.
Appointment Times with the Careers Co-­‐ordinator
In order to accommodate the many requested meetings with parents, I will be available on
Monday 29 October and Monday 12 November in much the same way as for Parent Teacher
Interviews. Simply email me with your name and contact details and I will return email with a
timeslot when we can sit and discuss any career questions or concerns that you may have.
My Career Advisor!!!
The website can be found in three different ways…
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1. Go the College public website. Click on the Career Education tab on the left hand side and
it will open to the MY CAREER ADVISOR website.
2. Visit http://www.mycareeradvisor.com.au
3. Google -­‐ My Career Advisor
Once you are on the front page you will need to use the Assisi Catholic College login…
Username: assisi.qld.edu.au Password: assisi 4210
I encourage you all to have a look at the website because you will be surprised at the information
that it contains and I am sure you will find it to be very helpful.
Please feel free to email me with your feedback and thoughts on the website as my aim is to make
it user friendly and helpful to students, parents and staff.
Jane Foxe
Careers and Vocational Education Co-­‐ordinator
P & F News
Assisi Shopping Bus Trip -­‐ Final Call
Final chance for shopping bus trip seats! All seats need to be paid for by this Friday. For new
parents it is a great day out to warehouses most not open to the public. We Leave from school
early on Sunday 4 November, stop for a buffet lunch at Broncos Leagues and laugh lots. The cost
is $50.00 per head this includes lunch. Payment is to be made by cash only. Please see Sonja De
Roos at the tuckshop or Lisa Murphy at La Verna Bistro.
2012 -­‐ 2013 Entertainment Books
Thank you to everyone for your fabulous support in the purchasing of the Brisbane and Gold Coast
Entertainment Books over the last few months. Our fundraising totalled $430 profit which we are
extremely grateful for. Both books are still available for purchase through Min Cheney in the Front
Office or online at https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/14533u7
I can be contacted on 0412 560 842, or email michelle@compositesolutions.com.au.
Michelle Hutchinson
President -­‐ P&F
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Uniform Shop News
HELP!!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
It is that time of year again when I desperately need help to pack up all the Uniform Orders for
2013. I will be holding a working bee everyday for the following week to hopefully get this job
done:
Monday 29.10.2012 to Friday 02.11.2012
Everyday 9.00am -­‐ 1.00pm
So, please, if you have any free time during this week and can spare a few hours/days/even just 1
hour -­‐ all help will be greatly appreciated. There will be morning tea supplied each day, so come
along and meet other parents while you pack or stop for a coffee and chat. If you are able to help
with this huge job please phone, email or come in and let me know as soon as possible. Thanking
you for you ongoing support.
Opening days/hours:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8.30 – 11.30am 8.30 – 11.30am CLOSED 8.30 – 11.30am 8.30 – 11.30am
Michele Heath Ext 228 – Email: mheath@assisi.qld.edu.au
Second Uniform Sale
There will be a Second Hand Uniform Sale held next to the Uniform Shop on Tuesday 20
November at 8:30am to 9am. Please bring cash in small denominations if you wish to purchase.
If you are bringing items for sale, please ensure items are clean, in a snap lock plastic bag and
labelled with your name, number and item details. Please provide a self labelled envelope for
collection of money.
**IMPORTANT**
If you have previously lodged items, please come and COLLECT any monies, and to COLLECT what
items have not been sold. Due to over stock and quality control we are asking all parents who have
items for sale to COLLECT their unsold ITEMS and their MONEY by the November 20 sale.
Otherwise, the items and money will be donated to the school and P&F.
Please do not hesitate to email me if you have any queries.
Jayne Capp email: jayne.capp@gmail.com 0415 660 014 Mon -­‐ Friday 2pm-­‐5pm only; and
Kellie Harris 0450 128 868 Mon -­‐ Friday 6pm -­‐ 8pm only
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From the Counsellors
The third newsletter article for this term by parenting expert Michael Grose titled “Give your
parenting a spring clean” is just fantastic. There are 10 excellent tips that you can check yourself
against, and maybe make some adjustments if you are falling into some of the unhealthy
parenting traps. This can be a simple audit around what’s happening in your family, be it doing
things for your children that they should be doing for themselves, racing in to school when your
child forgets their lunch, solving your child’s problem for them etc. etc. Don’t be a rescuer, be an
enabler! Allowing your child to make mistakes and deal with consequences is what develops
resilience. One of the best books I know and highly recommend is “7 Habits for Highly Effective
Families” by Stephen Covey. Parenting should be intentional, and not just a product of what you
unconsciously liked and didn’t like in your own life experience. The world is a very different place
to when we were parented, and we have to be much more alert and intentional around the
choices we make for our children. Hopefully this article will help to stimulate your thinking around
your own child-­‐rearing practice.
Please continue connecting with either Susan or myself if there are any additional issues that may
be impacting on your child’s ability to learn at Assisi. Our best methods of contact are either by
phone or email (Susan ext 286; sbrown@assisis.qld.edu.au, Anne ext 285;
alambert@assisi.qld.edu.au).
Additionally, Michael Grose’s Parenting Ideas website offers a wealth of information. Please access
this using our annual subscription. Go to www.parentingideas.com.au. Use the School Members
login as Assisi, password is expert.
Anne Lambert & Susan Brown
Norco Caps
Although this wonderful fundraiser is drawing to a close in 3 months time please continue to
collect the Norco caps with the 10 cent logo printed on the caps. The College has become the
proud owner of several shade tents over the years put to good use by our students at various
activities and carnivals. For our latest cap donations we received a cheque for $363.00. Please
continue to ask your friends, extended family, restaurant and coffee shop employees to collect the
caps. There is a Norco collection box located in Student Reception for depositing of the
caps. Thank you everyone for your fantastic support with this easy fundraiser.
News from OSHCare
Hello Everyone,
We have had another busy week with Robyn, Kerrie and Tim attending workshops and Robyn
attending an information session by Centacare to advise us of the changes within Centacare that
will be taking place as of November, so ‘watch this space!’
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Active After School Communities Program
Wow, our Circus presenter, Cathy, certainly has the kids very involved and all the children
have been happy to participate in her program on Wednesday afternoons from 4.15 -­‐
5.15pm. 10-­‐pin bowling with Jasmine is also well received by the children with
participation by most of them. These sessions are held at no extra cost to parents and if
your child attends on either of those days we would be grateful if they can stay until the
end of the AASC session -­‐ 5.15pm -­‐ as it is rather difficult for the provider to present a
program when a number of children drop out in the middle of a team game.
Christmas Closure
To ensure that everyone is aware of our Christmas closure time, we are again giving
advance warning of our closing time over the Christmas period. We close at 6.30pm on
Friday 21 December and re-­‐open at 7am on Monday 7 January, 2013.
Toy Catalogues
Orders for our Christmas fund-­‐raiser will be placed tomorrow, 26 October and sadly, we have only
2 orders. However, I am prepared to send a further order on 9 November which would be received
by 26 November, so if you are interested, please come and see Robyn or Kerrie. We have 3
different toy catalogues available for parents and you don’t have to be an OSHCare parent to take
advantage of this offer, so please feel free to come and take some. There are some great
Christmas ideas at reasonable prices.
Before School Care
Thank you so much to the parents who have responded to my request for children to be booked
into Before School Care, rather than just turn up. As I informed parents last week, I have been
quite happy to allow children to arrive at OSHC in the mornings without a booking having been
made. Due to the increasing numbers of children both with a booking or just turning up however, I
need to discourage this practice as again, on Monday morning we had 39 children with a booking
but ended up with a total of 60 children!!! As it was stated last week, this could certainly cause a
problem with our ratios had Robyn been unavailable to join the staff 'on the floor'. I would
therefore ask that if you do not have a permanent booking for BSC, please phone OSHCare prior to
sending your child/ren.
Parents needing care for children according to their rostered work days are welcome to phone
when their rosters are available and make their bookings then.
Absences
Please be aware that OSHCare needs to be informed if a child is going to be absent. I understand
that some parents think that school automatically informs OSHC of a child's absence but that is
not the practice, the onus is on parents to inform OSHCare as well as informing school. Phone
5580 5648. Thanks.
Christmas Vacation Care
I know this seems a long way off, but we need to do our planning so that the program can be
available for parents by 12 November. We will be inviting input from parents and children over
the next couple of weeks as to the type of activities we will be offering and the cost involved. We
are very conscious of the fact that Christmas can be an expensive time for families and although
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we want to be able to offer a variety of incursions and excursions, we are very conscious of the
cost involved in many of them – bus transport in particular!
As always we wish you all a safe and happy week.
God bless,
Robyn, Romany, Sonya, Kerrie, Karen, Tim, Taliah, Skye, Fi, Sally and Nicole
Phone 5580 5648 Mobile 0488 992 218 email: uppercoomeraoshc@bne.centacare.net.au
Tuckshop News
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
29 October 30 October 31 October 1 November 2 November
Anita Drivas Julie Foreman Michaela Ireland
Dianne Doyle Jo Gardner
NEED HELP NEED HELP NEED HELP
Sonja De Roos
La Verna News
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
29 October 30 October 31 October 1 November 2 November
Kim Skinner Kim Noring Jo Oakley Kim Noring Kathy Biddle
Larraine Sathicq
NEED HELP NEED HELP NEED HELP NEED HELP David Stubbs
Special for Friday will be chicken pastel (deep fried Brazilian pastry filled with chicken) @ $4.00 per
serve.
Don't forget coffee and cake for $5.00 every Thursday at La Verna Cafe 2pm – 3pm during term.
Lisa Murphy and Sam Webb
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2012 Important Dates
29 October QCS – Yr 11
29 October Yr 8 & Yr 10 Vaccinations
30 October Yr 10 Chemistry/Physics Excursion
30 October P & F AGM
31 October Night of Excellence
4 November P & F Shopping Trip
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College Information
Agnes
(blue)
Clare
(yellow)
College Motto
Peace through Justice
College Foundation Day
Sunday 10 July 2005
College Family Teams
Websites
Assisi Catholic College
www.assisi.qld.edu.au
Francis
(green)
Brisbane Catholic Education
www.brisbanecatholicschools.com.au
Queensland Catholic Education Commission
www.qcec.qld.catholic.edu.au
National Catholic Education Commission
www.ncec.catholic.edu.au
Cath News
www.cathnews.com
Rufino
(red)
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LA VERNA CAFE
Our exciting training café is open every Thursday afternoon for the
wider Assisi community. Whilst you are waiting to pick up the
children, grab some friends and join us at LA VERNA for some
barista magic from students of Assisi Catholic College.
TASTE
INDULGE
ENJOY
Indulge on a quality coffee whilst enjoying Chef’s superb Cake of the
Day (served with every coffee).
Coffees available – dine in or take-away.
All coffees $5:00 including Chef’s Cake of the Day.
Cappuccino, Flat White, Latte, Long Black & Short Black plus a
variety of Tea available.
Mum, bring the young ones for a Baby Chino, available free with any
$5.00 purchase.
Cold drinks also available
Opening Hours
Thurdays – 2:00pm to 3:00pm
During School Term Time Only

Sacramental Program 2013
The Sacraments of Penance, Confirmation and First Eucharist will be run in our Parish as per the
following dates and times:
Information Evenings: Wednesday 27th February 2013 @ 7pm
Saturday 2nd March 2012 @ 7pm (after 6pm Mass)
Children must be in Year 4 at commencement of 2013
Lessons for Penance are on Saturday March 9th, March 16th & March 23rd
Sacrament of Penance will be administered on Monday 27th May 2013 @ 7pm.
Lessons for Confirmation and First Eucharist will commence Saturday 20th April 2013 and will run for 6
weeks. A full list of dates, times etc will be displayed in the foyer of the Church.
The Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist will be administered on Saturday, June 1 st at
10.30am.

Assisi Catholic College
And
St Mary’s Families Mass
You are cordially invited to join us in this celebration.
Come and Share the Love of Christ.
Date: Sunday 4 th November Time: 9am
Place: St Mary’s Catholic Church
(185 Billinghurst Crescent Upper Coomera)
If you would like your child/children to take part in this mass
please contact:
Maggie Moodley – St Mary’s Youth Coordinator - 0466325401
Music Rehearsals for the Mass is on Friday the 12 th And 26 th
October at 6:30pm at St Mary’s. We are learning some new music
so please bring your child along to join us.
**** Please stay and join us for morning tea after mass ****

y Michael Grose - No. 1 parenting educator
Give your parenting a spring clean
With spring in the air there is no better time for a little parenting spring clean to make sure you are on track
to raise happy, confident and resilient kids.
Every parent I know wants be the best parent they can be. Yet
despite the best intentions it’s easy develop poor parenting habits
that don’t do our kids any favours.
With spring in the air there is no better time for a little parenting
spring clean to make sure you are on track to raise happy,
confident and resilient kids.
Here is a checklist of 10 parenting ideas designed to help you
put some psychological muscle on your kids:
1. Encourage effort and improvement more than results:
Descriptive praise is better than generalities. Better still, as kids
get older focus your comments more on effort, improvement and
contribution than on results. And don’t make your kids reliant on
what you think about them as their source of self-esteem.
2. Get kids to help without being paid: A little payment for jobs is
okay, but don’t go overboard. Teach kids what’s in it for ‘we’ not
‘me’. By the way, the use of rosters is a great way to get kids to
help.
3. Balance free time with organised time: For learning reasons
(kids learn a lot when play and activities are self-directed) and mental
health reasons make sure kids have plenty of MOOCH time.
4. NO deals with kids: If you bribe kids to behave well you teach
them that they get what they negotiate. That’s hard work in family
life. Better to give them a treat after they’ve behaved well as a
show of appreciation rather than make their good behaviour
contingent on a reward, also known as bribery.
5. Train your kids to speak for themselves: Give your kids the
words they need to speak for themselves in all situations including
when they are not with you.
6. When kids can, they do (make lunches, get themselves up, etc):
Sometimes we do things for kids that make us feel like a mum or a
dad. Your job is to make yourself redundant as a parent so teach
your kids to do/make/speak for themselves and work your way out
of a job. NB: You will never become redundant as a mum or a dad.
7. Don’t give them things just because they ask: Character is built
through impulse control. Resist giving them what they want even if
you have the capacity to do so. Waiting, saving and goal-setting are
admirable skills that are developed through scarcity.
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8. Give kids a chance to sort out their fights and squabbles: The
default mechanism for most sibling conflict is compromise. We’ve
just got to give kids a chance to work things out themselves. There
are legitimate times to get involved but we need to know what we
are doing and why.
9. Use consequences to develop responsibility: Don’t rescue kids
when they leave that school lunch at home, when they are late for
school or they are less than pleasant to another child. Allow
consequences to teach your kids the important lessons of life. You
mess up sometimes but you can make up and/or move on – and
you can learn from the experience.
10. Put the camera down – be in the moment: Make sure your
mind is where your body is and be fully present when you are with
your kids. Take more mental pictures than photos and build their
family memories.
This checklist is designed to stimulate some thinking and
conversation about your current child-rearing practice. It’s not
intended as a template for good parenting. It may even stimulate
you to do less of some things and more of others. Incremental
change is how we become better at most endeavours, including
raising children.
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MILO CRICKET
Playing at
Coomera Hope Island
Cricket Club
Milo cricket is on Friday’s at 4pm
Game Dates: 19/10/2012 - 7/12/2012 &
8/02/2013 - 8/03/2013
Play for free by bringing your own kit; or
Pay $70 and get a Bag, Bat, Ball, Shirt, Hat & Drink Bottle
Ages 5- 9 years
25 Tamborine-Oxenford Rd, Oxenford
visit www.chicc.net for more info
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Milo Game 1: ‘V’ Cricket
GAME RULES:
- Bowl to the batter who hits the ball and runs between wickets
- Batter can be dismissed caught, bowled, or a hit outside the ‘V’
- Fielders can play and must field outside the ‘V’ or beyond the stumps at
bowlers end
- Parent to play with only non-preferred hand
Play with a Parent Collectable Game Cards
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Coomera Waters Art
Club, invite you and your
friends to our Annual Art
Exhibition.
Location: Rec. Club 1
Friday
2nd November
6:00PM- 9:00PM
(Light refreshments available)
Saturday
3rd November
9:00AM– 5:00PM
This is a great
opportunity to
purchase original
art pieces by
local artists.
All art works on
display will be
for sale,
including jewellery
and craft items.