Informer Term 2 - Week 3

From Our Principal ...

Dear Families

As I was working through education websites during the week I came across a resource site for counsellors that had a list they titled as a Reminder for Hard Days. The original list then had the added wisdom of many counsellors attached to it.

1. A bad day does not equal a bad life. (One day does not define who you are.)
2. Not all thoughts are true. (Phew!!)
3. Feelings are not facts. (But all your feelings are real, valid and allowed.)
4. The only way out is through. (Bugger.)
5. Your worth is not dependent on circumstances. (You are lovable and enough always.)
6. Nothing stays the same. (Life guarantees it.)
7. You can't be everything to everyone. (But you can be true to yourself.)
8. Be gentle with yourself and always trust your inner voice, strength and resilience.
9. You are not alone. It is ok to ask for help. (And be vulnerable.)
10. Focus on the things you can control. Let go of the rest. (This is easier said than done.)

One of the great tragedies of life is that we spend so much time worrying about what other people think that we aren’t fully present and engaged in our own lives.

Life continues to show me that most people tend to be so consumed by their own issues and problems, that worrying about someone else is the last thing on their minds. Take the time each day to be engaged and present to those you love, they are the ones that count.

Have a great week and hug your kids.

Regards,
Jamie Emerick
Principal.

School Fees: Now OVERDUE

2025 Cross Country Wrap Up

This week we hosted our postponed 2025 St John’s Cross Country. A huge congratulations goes out to all of our students for putting in their very best efforts. There was some great racing, with great tenacity, stamina and determination!

For our Prep students it was their very first Cross Country race and for our Year 6 students, it was their last race in a primary school setting. We hope the race was enjoyed by all our students as we know they have worked very hard leading up to the event.

While not everyone received a ribbon, I am sure everyone achieved their personal goals and should be very proud of their efforts.

As always, I thank our brilliant parent (and grandparents!) community for always supporting our students in all aspects of school life at St John’s and to our amazing St John’s staff for always going beyond expectations to make our events smooth and enjoyable for all.

The top five finishers in each age group were as follows:

Athletics Carnival – Student Roll Marking

When students arrive at school between 8.10am and 8:40am for this year’s Athletics Carnival (Friday 6 June), all students are to put their bags on the bag racks outside their classroom and move to normal morning supervised areas.

At the 8.38am bell, ALL students are to return to their classrooms for roll marking. There will be NO Friday parade on Friday 6 June.

Just after 8.40am, when class rolls are marked, class teachers will direct their students to where they need to be in preparation for the first event of the day.  

Any students arriving after the 8:40am roll marking, MUST be signed in by their parent at the office.  

If parents wish to take students home early (prior to 3.00pm), students MUST be signed out via the office by their parent.

Chelsea Baker Cup Winners

The St John’s girls played two round games against Kin Kora and Boyne Island. They beat both these teams by 3 tries to 1.

It was a great performance against Boyne who were not only a much bigger and more aggressive side, but most of their girls play in the local under 12 boys competition.

The winners of Pool A and Pool B then had to play off in the final for the Chelsea Baker Cup. St John’s had to play a very talented Clinton side set on winning. Our girls shut down Clinton and opened them up with a couple of great plays. Winning the final 4 tries to 2.

An excellent finish to the carnival.

Port Curtis Sport ...

Capricornia School Sport ...

Fitness Club Postponed

Learn to Pray

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 School Disco: Friday 23 May

Parents were emailed on Thursday, 15 May. If you are coming to our school disco and have not already ordered, please indicate your food preferences by Wednesday 21 May via the below link.

https://forms.gle/MrzaywKvvd2n1MX57

This will assist with quantity of food to order.

Looking forward to seeing you.

Prep 2026 Sibling Enrolments: ENROL NOW

2026 Prep Enrolment interviews have begun. Please remember to bring your child's original birth certificate to your interview.

If you have already had your enrolment interview and forgotten to bring in any documents i.e. original birth certificate, current immunisation schedule, pediatric reports, speech pathology assessments etc., please do so as soon as possible.

If you have not yet applied for enrolment, please do so now.

Interested in Learning the Flute?

Gladstone Independent Schools Music Assoc.

GISMA Music workshops this year run from 23-25 June 2025:

Gill Group - Advanced - 23 June
Collins Group - Intermediate - 24 June
Maxwell Group - Beginners - 25 June
Concert - 25 June.

GISMA will allocate students to the appropriate group with advice from music teachers.

Please find below links to register:

• Instrumental music workshop registration form (early bird closes 30th May, standard registrations close 11th June. Form and money must be received to secure registration).  2025 GISMA Instrumental Workshop
  
• Shirt order form (form and money due 7 May - we must get a minimum of 10 orders for this to proceed). 2025 GISMA Shirt Order Form
• Parent helper form for workshop. Parent Help GISMA 2025

Student Council Book Stall

Volunteer Tuckshop Roster

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

Uniform Shop Hours

Chanel College Open Night: Tue 8 May

CSPQ Parent Conference

Parish News ...

Free Online Reading Tutoring

Gladstone Regional Council EcoFest