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Informer Term 1 - Week 8 - 2025

From Our Principal ...

Dear Families

Keven Mealamu played over 100 games for the All Blacks. His position was hooker. The front row of any rugby scrum is no place for the faint hearted, let alone in a test rugby team. I read in an interview in the New Zealand Herald, that Keven was asked how big a part faith played in his life.

“It’s always with you,” he replied. “I’m Catholic. I go to church whenever I can. When we were on tour in Italy I stopped into a church with a couple of the other boys and went to confession.” “I said I hadn’t been to church for a long time and the priest said being Christian is not just about going to church, it’s about having a relationship with God. That was really special and made me feel a bit better because it’s hard when you’re on tour.” “As I’ve gotten older in my faith, it’s been about the gratitude, being thankful for what I have. When you travel around the world as we do, you quickly realise not everyone is as lucky as we are. You might be staying in a five-star hotel, but the poverty is just across the road. I really want to teach my kids to be grateful for all they have.”

The part about ‘having a relationship with God’ really struck me. It is not really what you would expect from one of the hard men of the All Blacks. It was a real challenge to me in my own life. Sometimes my faith can be a bit one sided. Sometimes, it is all about what God can do for me and how I am made to feel. In some ways, it is interesting in this time of almost instant worldwide communication; our ability to share our thoughts and feelings with our God seems to be diminishing.

I remember at a marriage course we attended as an engaged couple and being told that any relationship, no matter how strong, needs work and commitment. As we journey through Lent and approach the great feast of Easter, do we take the time in our day to express our gratitude for the life, gifts and challenges that we have?

Have a great week and hug your kids.

Regards,
Jamie Emerick
Principal.

Bus Stop & No Parking Zones

We have had a number of phone calls around access to bus stops around our school.

Please be reminded that the bus stop at J Hickey Ave, and the no parking zones immediately in front and behind, must be kept clear at all times.

Bus drivers are on a tight schedule to get to all schools on the afternoon runs. Please be conscious of the road rules and allow these drivers to do their job safely.

School Fees

Term 1 2025 School Fee Accounts have been issued and were emailed Thursday 13 February. Statements are also available through our online Parent Lounge Site:

https://402sjg.rok.catholic.edu.au/parentlounge

Please note, Term 1 school fees were due Friday 28 February.

For families paying via direct debit, this is still current, and the statement is for information purposes only, showing recent payments and charges.

Payments may be made by cash, cheque, direct debit, internet banking, EFTPOS or through Parent Lounge, either in full or in instalments (weekly, fortnightly or monthly).

The school office does not carry cash. If this is your preferred method of payment, please endeavour to have the correct amount on hand. When making payments by internet banking, it is imperative to use your “School Fee Account Number” as the reference. This will ensure payments are allocated to the correct account.

If you are experiencing difficulties in making this payment, please contact Vicki Walsh or Melissa Jackson in the office to discuss options.

School Office Hours:
Mon – Thurs: 8.00 am – 4.00 pm
Fri: 8.00am – 3.30 pm

Prep-Year 2 Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Code of Practice: ACCEPTANCE NOW DUE VIA PARENT LOUNGE

Each year, age-appropriate ICT Codes of Practice are communicated with our students and families.

Last week, your child’s class teacher discussed relevant and appropriate information within the Early Learning and Care – Year 2 ICT Codes of Practice.

A digital copy of the Early Learning and Care – Year 2 ICT Code of Practice has been uploaded to Parent Lounge where parents are asked to read through the document, discuss the importance of the Code of Practice with their child and tick to accept the document.

By ticking to accept, you are ‘signing’ that you have read, understood and support the Early Learning and Care – Year 2 ICT Code of Practice. This needs to be completed by Friday 14 March or your child’s access to ICT may be impacted.

Prep 2026 Sibling Enrolments: ENROL NOW

Harmony Day: Fri 21 March

Learn to Pray

Cross Country: Thurs 3 April @ 8:40am

General Information

Thursday 3 April starting at 8.40am sharp.

Prep – Year 1 to meet teachers in their classroom from 8.20am.

Year 2-6 students are to put their school bags at their classrooms and move to their House Tents on oval from 8.20am. There is NO Parade.
Students to wear their school polo or a sun safe shirt in their house colour, sports shorts, runners, sunscreen, school hat and a large water bottle.

The first race starts at 8.40am sharp (Year 1 Girls – with House Captains).

Prep – Year 1 students complete the Fun Run Track course (approx. 500m) and our House Captains run with the P-1 students.

Year 2 and younger Year 3 students born in 2017 (only) compete the half course (approx. 1km).

Students born in 2016 - 2013 compete in their year of birth and complete the full course (approx.2km).

Parents, under no circumstance, are to be on or crossing the track. This interferes with students who are running and causes safety issues. Please respect all barricades.

All students (P-6) receive a ribbon if they place 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th or 5^th

Students born 2013 - 2016 receive points towards Athletics Age Champion if they finish 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd.

Students born 2013, 2014 and 2015 may be selected in the school Cross Country team to attend Port Curtis trials if they finish 1^st– 5^th.

All races finish at approx. 10.45am and student return to their normal school day.

Whole School Beep Off: Save The Date

Wednesday Fitness is Back!

Each Wednesday morning at 7.45am, Mrs Graham is running a 30-minute fitness session for any keen students. These sessions will help build on the fitness gains already made in HPE (from our fitness focus in Weeks 1-5) and help prepare students to do their best at the upcoming Cross Country (Thursday 3 April), the School Athletics Carnival (Term 2) as well as their own personal health benefits and goals.

Fitness will continue weekly throughout Term 1 and Term 2.

All keen and committed students are most welcome! Please meet Mrs Graham on the oval at 7.45am sharp each Wednesday morning.

Port Curtis Sport

Jordan House Lunch

Today, Jordan House gathered for a fun Lunch on the Lawn, celebrating house spirit and learning more about our Year 6 Leaders.

Students reflected on St. John the Baptist, our patron saint, who baptised Jesus in the Jordan River. His example of faith and leadership continues to inspire us.

The lunch brought joy to all.

St John's Way Awardees ...

Students who have embodied faith, dignity and integrity within our school.

We view our school as one body, with many parts, each in its own way contributing to our common mission.

(1 Corinthians 12: 12-26)

P & F Meeting: TODAY

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

Our Tuckshop is OPEN Four Days a Week
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - BOTH Breaks

Please remember our online ordering closes at 8:10am sharp

This Week's Tuckshop Volunteer Roster is:

Tuesday 29 April - Year 1 Quolls
Wednesday 30 April - Year 5 Eagles
Thursday 1 May - Year 6 Bandicoots
Friday 2 May - Prep Turtles

Thank You!

Tuckshop Ordering Information & Menu

Our tuckshop operates every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (first and second breaks).

The following information will ensure the efficient ordering of tuckshop for your child/ren:

Tuckshop must be ordered online via QuickCliq www.quickcliq.com.au Orders will not be accepted at the Tuckshop or Office.
Orders must be placed by 8:10am. Tuckshop can be ordered weeks in advance. Simply click on the day/s that tuckshop is required.
QuickCliq operates very slowly at very busy times i.e. close to 8:10am. During these times the system may boot you off and require you to log back in. Late orders put a lot of pressure on our tuckshop staff and volunteer helpers.
If you miss the ordering cut off time, your order will be transferred to the following day. You will be notified of this on the screen.
Parents MUST check confirmation email to ensure the order has been processed for the correct food on the correct day.

If you have any problems with the online ordering system please contact QuickCliq via 1300 11 66 37, or email: support@quickcliq.com.au