17 September 2020

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FORREST BEACH FUN RUN

When: Final day of Term 3 – Friday 18 September
Where: Forrest Beach (come to School first and we will all travel together via buses)
BBQ Sausage sizzle and drink provided FREE - Thanks to P & F and Galipo’s Midtown Meats.
Theme: Free dress – Hawaiian
Permission Notes: DUE AT STUDENT RECEPTION!!!

A big thank you to Galipo’s Midtown Meats for donating the meat for our staff and students for the Fun Run

Also thank you to GSM P & F for covering costs for this day.

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Student of the month awards were presented on last week’s assembly. Well done to all students for their wonderful efforts.

YR 11 LEADERSHIP DAY

From the Acting Principal

Dear Gilroy Santa Maria College Community,

Throughout this term, I along with our senior leadership team, have been interviewing numerous students throughout our district who would like to attend our College in 2021. These meetings are always very insightful and an opportunity to better get to know our future students and their families. Our Yr 6 transitions days this year have been well-attended and play a major role in these students becoming comfortable within our College. During these interviews, it is always beautiful to hear students explain how much they enjoy these days because they are able to see how friendly our older students are towards them and see for themselves our students enjoying all the wonderful things our College has to offer. Last Thursday evening, we had our Year 6 Information Night which was well attended. Our senior students took families on a tour around the College where they were able to see the wonderful, authentic and engaging learning experiences our year 7 and 8 students have undertaken throughout this year. Teachers also gave our families an insight into the learning that occurs within the different curriculum areas. We then moved into the SMC where we gave a presentation to our families about what Gilroy offers their child/children throughout their secondary education. As you will also be seeing on our facebook page, we have been ‘opening the doors’ to our classrooms so that our community can see that our classrooms are an inviting and welcoming environment conducive to learning.

Our year 12 students are currently undergoing their mock exams in preparation for their external exams in Term 4. These exams are being scheduled and conducted in a way that mimics how their external exams will operate. Results from these exams will allow subject teachers to determine what area/s of learning need to be revisited to best prepare our students. Once year 12s commence their exams, they will be on ‘block’ which means they will only be required to come into school when they have their exams. Their classroom teachers, up until the day of their scheduled external exam, will be working closely with their class, whether it be through their google classroom page, workshops, schedule times for academic support, to ensure our students are given every opportunity to perform their best in these exams. Students who have minimal exams are being encouraged to take this opportunity to organise work placement in industries that they are wanting to apply for jobs in.

This Friday, we have our College Fun Run at Forrest Beach. This day is always a great day and enjoyed by everyone. It is a day where students can just enjoy the company of their peers after a busy term. I ask that families don’t see this as a chance for an early holiday and support this community and character-building event. Special thanks to our P&F who are sponsoring the day, including transport, food and drinks for everyone.

I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday to all of our families.

School begins on Tuesday 6 October as Monday 5 October is the Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday.

God Bless
Melissa Carr
Acting Principal

Acting Assistant Principal Curriculum & Administration

Hello everyone,

As we near the end of Term 3 and the completion of exams, I would like to congratulate students on their efforts towards their exams. Students who were absent for exams in Yrs 7-10 may need to catch up these exams next term. They will need to ensure that they see their teacher during the first week of Term 4. Students in Years 11 and 12 who missed any exams must present a medical certificate to cover their absence.

On the final day of the term we have the Annual School Fun Run. Students will have assembly under S block to commence the day before being transported to Forrest Beach for their walk and activities for the rest of the day. Students will arrive back at school by 3:00pm for buses. This has traditionally been a great day, enjoyed by all our students and I hope to see everyone. It is an excellent way to end the term with friends at the beach!

The year 6 Information Night and school tour was held on September 10. This allowed the families of the 2021 Year 7 students to admire our state of the art facilities and gain a glimpse of a student’s life at our college. It was a great night. I encourage all families who have new enrolments for 2021 to please call student reception as soon as possible for an interview so that the organization of the new year can be done.

Year 11 Leadership Day was held last Friday. Thank you to Father Damian and Staff who attended. It was great to hear that the students eagerly participated and are keen to lead the College positively in the new year.

Year 10 SET Planning interviews are continuing into Term 4. If you have not completed this mandatory interview and have not made an interview time, please call Student Reception or go to COMPASS to do so.

Year 8 will choose 2 electives to continue with in years 9 & 10. Students will be asked to select these electives early in Term 4. Please discuss with your child which electives they may have interest in.

The elective options are:

• Visual Arts – 09VAR.01
• Performing Arts – 09PAR.01
• Design Technology – 09DT.01
• Engineering & Construction Technology – 09ECT.01
  (Certificate II Manufacturing Pathways in Year 10)
• Food Technology -09FT.01
  (Independent Living Skills in year 10)
• Digital Technology – 09ICT.01
• Italian – 09ITA-.01
• Economics & Business– 09EAB.01

I hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable break.

God Bless
Joan Devietti
Acting Assistant Principal Curriculum & Administration

Assistant Principal (Religious Education)

Dear Gilroy Santa Maria College Community

Welcome to the last week of the term. Looking around I believe that everyone is truly looking forward to the break.

It is very easy to get to the end of the term feeling tired and exhausted and a little frustrated by people’s words and actions. Our fuses are shorter and we tend to say things we might not necessarily mean or usually say. Through our own frustrations it is sometimes hard to forgive those around us for things said or done to us. In the Gospel on Sunday, Peter asks how often he should extend forgiveness to those around him. Peter tries to put a number on it, however, Jesus responds by telling him there should be no quantitative amount. Jesus tells Peter that forgiveness should come from the heart, abundantly and unconditionally. It does not make a difference how many times we do it, but the depth at which it is done. Let us, during these last days of term, be willing to forgive those who do us harm so we can truly be closer to our God.

Yesterday we celebrated the feast of our patron saint, Our Lady of Mercy with a whole school mass. The actual feast day occurs during our holidays on the 24th September. It is always a lovely way to finish off the term, gathered together to honour Mary and invite her to help us love Jesus in the same way she did.

I wish everyone a safe and restful holiday and look forward to seeing you all next term.

God bless
Christine Timms

From the Business Manager

Dear Parents & Carers,

Office hours over the School Holidays.

The office will be open over the school holidays please see adjusted hours below:

Monday – Wednesday 8.00am to 4.00pm Closed for lunch 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Thursday & Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm. Closed for lunch 1.00pm – 2.00pm

If you have not paid school fees, yet please do so ASAP. There are a number of ways to pay, including BPAY, direct debit as well credit card etc.

All statements are emailed so please notify the school of any changes to your email address. If you have not supplied us with your email address please do so.

As always, if for any reason you are finding it difficult to pay school fees. Please contact the Principal or myself to discuss the matter.

God Bless
Ros Giuliano
Business Manager

CAREERS

Cromwell College is having an Open Day on Saturday the 26th September from 9am-3pm. Although this is in Brisbane, we are sharing this with you in case you are interested in finding out further information. Contact details below.

Robyn Slater l Registrar
Cromwell College l Walcott St l St Lucia l Queensland 4067 l Australia
T +61 7 3377 1497
E r.slater@cromwell.uq.edu.au
W www.cromwell.uq.edu.au
F www.facebook.com/CromwellCollegeUQ

Guitar Ensemble

Guitar ensemble happens every Tuesday morning in the music room and is open to any students who wish to participate.

Vera Di Bella

Counsellor’s Corner

Simone Cook
Guidance Counsellor

CERT III HEALTH

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (RTO Connect n Grow)

Yr 12 students Cheylsea, Abbie, Stevie and Taneale have successfully completed their Certificate III this year following the completion of Certificate II in Yr 11.

As a result of completing these Health courses at Gilroy Santa Maria College,

Stevie Barrett and Taneale Engler - are both currently working on a casual basis with Ingham Disability Support Services and intend to continue with this next year.

Cheylsea Molloy - has been accepted into TAFE for 2021 to commence a Diploma in Nursing

Abbie Furber - has been offered early acceptance into the CQU Bachelor of Nursing Science for 2021.

Mrs Cianciullo
Teacher

FREE SEMINARS

SPORTS NEWS

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected in the NQ Under 12yrs Schoolboys Cricket Team.

These boys will be travelling to Toowoomba on November 14th to play in the State Championship November 15th – 19th.

Brandon Hamilton-Kaurila
Shaun Devietti
Jack Butcher

BEST WISHES

Best wishes to Ms Mastrippolito who will be on Maternity leave from Term 4.

Best wishes to Miss Castellaro on her wedding day this Saturday!

Academic Support

All students welcome for Homework, Assignments, Academic Tutoring and Organisation.

Tuckshop News

VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED!!

Tuckshop Volunteers are only needed to work from 8:30am to 12:00pm.

Please note: The NEW lunch times are as follows:

1st Lunch – 10:55am – 11:20am
2nd Lunch – 12:50pm - 1:30pm

Start time is preferably 8:30am – 12:00pm or until when you are available.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you all again this year.
If there is any query in regards to this roster or you are unavailable please contact
Sandra Benedetto [0427 765 321] - Jodie Lino [0407 904 918]
ALL TUCKSHOP VOLUNTEERS MUST SUPPLY A BLUECARD – PLEASE CONTACT ROS (BUSINESS MANAGER)

What’s Happening in the Parish

Ingham Region Catholic Parishes Newsletter:

Father Damian McGrath
Parish Priest
Ingham Region Catholic Parishes

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