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Informer - Term 4 Week 5

From Our Principal ...

Dear Families

Much to my wife’s disappointment, I have decided to do Movember this year.

Since 2003, Movember has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects around the world, challenging the status quo, shaking up men’s health research and transforming the way health services reach and support men.

Their goal this year is to do what others can’t. The aim is to unite experts from around the world to collaborate on projects that will fundamentally change the way men in need are treated and supported. To ensure our impact is significant, far-reaching and long-lasting, we prioritise funding for the three biggest health issues facing men: mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

Like many of us, my family has felt the impact of mental health and suicide. I think it is a social tragedy that we struggle to comprehend or deal with. Whether you support me or another fundraiser is immaterial. Of far more importance is awareness and connection with those around us. Many of us still struggle to ask or answer the question, Are you ok?

The link to my page is below. Thank you for your support

https://au.movember.com/mospace/12572389?firstvisit=true

Have a great week and hug your kids.

Jamie Emerick
Principal

Bandana Day - Friday 3 November

This Friday, 3 November is Bandana Day in aid of Teen Cancer.

Bandanas can be purchase from the Year 6's this week.

On Friday, students can wear their bandana with their normal PE uniform.

Capricornia Sport

Congratulations to Harley Stokes on his recent selection in the Capricornia Aquathlon 11-12 years team. Well done Harley.

Parish News

Parish_News_2023_10_29.pdf

Qld Child Oral Health Study - Thank You

The QCOHS team would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to St John's, parents and students who participated in The Queensland Child Oral Health Study (QCOHS). Your contribution in the form of an oral examination and completion of a study questionnaire has been invaluable and will help us gain a better understanding of the oral health of children in Queensland. Your family’s involvement will make a substantial contribution that will continue to benefit Queensland and Australian children for many years.

From QCOHS Research team

Library News ...

Dare I mention that there are only FOUR weeks to go until the end of Term Four 2023. The festive season is nearly upon us! So, with that in mind, I will give you a quick run down of a couple of titles in our wonderful library collection!!

An Australian Christmas is threatened when drought takes hold. A little girl has only one wish—for rain. Will her wish come true?
All I Want for Christmas is Rain is an engaging and entertaining way for children to stay aware of the current drought situation in Australia. Educating children on the effects of drought on farmers and their families plays an important role in proactive water conservation and awareness. All I Want for Christmas is Rain also highlights the importance of sharing and giving – illustrating that sometimes the best gifts are the ones we can share with others.

Against a very Australian setting of drought and bushfire, a little pig called Applesauce learns that Christmas comes from the heart. This beautiful tale is a clever and whimsical take on the Christmas story - from the bestselling author - illustrator team of Glenda Millard and Stephen Michael King. Applesauce is convinced that there can be no Christmas this year - her heart, where Christmas comes from, is as small as a gumnut and there was no Christmas in it at all. But then something special happens and Applesauce discovers that Christmas does not need to be all about glitzy decorations, fancy foods, and expensive presents.

Congratulations to Isabelle T (6B) for correctly unravelling our first anagram this term.
Clue: White knuckle ride = STEREO CARROLL = Rollercoaster!!

And Henry R 5K for last week.
Clue: Something we do in summer’ SMEWSING SMILONS = Swimming lessons 😊

St John's Way Awardees

Student Travel Rebates Close 31 October

2024 Booklists

2024 Booklists are now available on Parent Lounge.

As always, we try to ensure the smoothest and most cost-effective way for purchasing booklist requirements. To ensure this, you have two options for filling your child’s 2024 booklist requirements:

OPTION 1: Purchasing from Office National Gladstone

Office National Gladstone is our online (and in-store) provider.
Office National Gladstone have already pre-priced your child’s 2024 booklist requirements at competitive rates and offer free home delivery (orders over $50).
You can order online via booklist.officebrands.com.au/aucklandst or you can drop-off or email your order form to Office National Gladstone.

OPTION 2: Purchasing from a local news agency of your choice

Simply take your child’s 2024 booklist to a news agency of your choice.
Local news agencies have been provided with our generic 2024 booklist

Please go on to Parent Lounge as of Monday 13 November to find all information and forms relating to your child’s 2024 booklist.

There will be a 2024 Book Drop-Off opportunity prior to the school year beginning next year, which is from 8.40am – 9.10am on Friday 19 January, 2024 ONLY.

If you have any questions about the 2024 booklists, please contact Mrs Jakki Graham at the school office.