Informer Term 2 - Week 10

From Our Principal ...

Dear Families,

In the blink of an eye, we are at the end of another term and halfway through the year. There have been many wonderful achievements across our school, and I am exceptionally proud of what happens at St John's each and every day.

I hope the break gives families the time to regather and reconnect. I had a conversation with a prep mum recently around the need to give our kids the time to do nothing. It is sometimes necessary to give them time to do the reset. The highs and busyness of the term need to be balanced by some period of calmness.

If you are travelling, stay safe of the roads.

Have a great week and hug your kids.

Regards,
Jamie Emerick
Principal.

St John the Baptist Feast Day

We are very fortunate to have St John the Baptist as our school’s namesake, as he is someone we can all truly look up to as a role model. John was not swayed by public opinion. Nor did he care about what the general populace was doing. Rather, he was a man who followed his own convictions, and even though this went against what the current trend was, he was courageous enough to stand up and say his piece. He wasn’t afraid to be seen as being different, such was his commitment to what he believed.  

His intention was only to spread the word that people needed to change their wrongful ways in readiness for the coming of the Messiah. His conviction did win him many followers and this inevitably ended with his death at the hands of Herod.

We can all take a lesson from his courage and his commitment to what he believed was necessary and right. As members of the St John the Baptist community, may we too strive to mirror these traits and be the hands, the feet and the voice of Jesus in today’s world…in our school, workplace and home.

All families are Welcome to join us for our St John the Baptist Feast Day Mass on Friday 21 June at 11:40am in Nazareen Place (Multi-purpose Shed). 

Learn To Pray

Robocup Robotics Competition

On Friday 14 June, five Year 6 students from St. John's excelled in the Robocup Robotics Competition, securing First and Second place in the Primary School Division. These coding superstars managed to problem solve their way through various challenges. We are beyond proud of their effort, perseverance and resilience when faced with unexpected challenges during the competition. Well done to our St. John's Team 1 who achieved Second Place and Team 2 who achieved First Place!

Gladstone City Interschool Athletics Carnival

What an incredible day last Friday with all our Gladstone City Track and Field Athletes.

All of our officials, athletes and supporters were outstanding. Many of our students placed in their respective events. 

Congratulations to Gladstone City Zone Age Champions from St John's:

Boys 11 Yrs – TOLU KAKA
 Boys 12 Yrs – NASH YOUNG

Port Curtis Trials will be held on Tuesday 23 July and Wednesday 24 July at Gladstone Athletics Oval. The number of students from the Gladstone City Athletics Carnival that can progress to PC trials:

10 years = 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th for each event
11 years = 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th for each event
12 years = 1st, 2nd, 3rd for each event

Capricornia School Sport

Fitness Club

St John's Way Awardees ...

Library News ...

Prep to Year 3

This past term in our library we have been running a ‘WHO AM I?’ competition.

Congratulations to the students who answered all seven questions correctly!

Clara, Mack, Georgia, Kelvin, Blair, Lucy, Mikaylah, Lila, Gielle, Reegan, and Gabriella.

The winner of ‘Book in a Bottle’ is Elise from 5R.  Congratulations Elise!!

Thank you to the ladies who have helped in the library this past term.  Mrs Spencer, Mrs Thornett, Mrs Zuluaga, Mrs Villagran, Mrs Hemetsberger, Mrs Cowper, Mrs Long, Mr Butcher and Mrs Edward.  Your assistance has been very much appreciated.

Enjoy your holidays and see you all next term.  

Mrs Skelhorn

Tuckshop Volunteers Needed

Can you spare 30 minutes or 3 hours on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday morning to volunteer in our tuckshop - anytime from 8am to 2pm?

Our lovely tuckshop staff will provide training. Volunteers need to have completed our school Volunteer Induction Session.

Please call the office if you are able to help out. 

Volunteer Tuckshop Roster

Tuckshop Menu

Position Vacant: Indigenous Education Teacher Assistant - Level 4

Please forward your application, including current Curriculum Vitae/Resume to our Principal, Mr Jamie Emerick - sjgoffice@rok.catholic.edu.au 

OSHC Vacation Program

Uniform Shop Hours

Young Engineers Winter Holiday Camp

World Science Festival

Casual Relief Teachers

Gladstone Basketball Camp

League Stars Holiday Clinic

Register at: https://profile.mysideline.com.au/register/entity?data =eyJlbnRpdHlJZCI6NTQwNjM1NDEsImVudGl0eVR5cGUiOiJwcm9ncmFtIn0%3D&source=rugby-league

Gladstone Footy Clinic

Chanel College MND Fundaiser

Parish News

Encounter School of Ministry

Ecumenism & Interfaith Presentation

Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Church’s position with regard to relations with other Christians and people of other faiths and want to know what is happening in Queensland in this area?

You are invited to a free presentation with Margaret Naylon from Brisbane Archdiocese on Saturday 13 July from 9:30am to 12 noon in the Hanly Room, Francis Rush Centre, 196 Charlotte Street, Brisbane. This presentation will be live-streamed for people across Queensland who are unable to attend in person. For further information, please contact Margaret Naylon at naylonm@bne.catholic.net.au or 0408 123 364.

For registration: follow the link to the booking site or use the QR code.

https://app.tickets.org.au/eb/EcumenicalInterfaithPresentation

Gladstone Seafarers Duck Derby

St John's Walkerston