Peter Orphanides

Acting Principal.

 

 

 

Chappy Chat: 

Please fill in and return the chaplaicy consent form if you haven't already. The form is available on the  school website (brayparkss.eq.edu.au) under the Support, Chaplain section.

 

School chaplaincy has now established itself as a vital component of this schools welfare services, and a recent research study on school chaplaincy found that 98% of school principals who have chaplains in their school want funding to continue. The federal government is currently reviewing chaplaincy funding and whether they will continue their support. If their funding is discontinued, our chaplaincy services may have to cease operating. I would need to raise $20,000 for chaplaincy to continue 2 days a week at Bray Park - a big ask!

This will have an incredibly negative impact on our children in schools who are looking for an independent, trusted  friend who can help them navigate through life’s issues.

 

I’m asking you to take the time to contact our local federal MP to inform them of your support for school chaplaincy. Simply use the web

link: http://support.schoolchaplaincy.org.au, and follow the prompts to spend a few minutes showing your support.

 

Chappy Award winners last week were Georgia Olsen & Georgia Gill

 

Mr G - School Chaplain.

Sport:  Congratulations to Shelby Hunter of 7B who finished 2^nd in the 100m, 200m and Relay at the Qld Athletics championships last week. Shelby will now compete in the National Athletics Championships at the end of November. We wish Shelby all the best!!

 

The Interhouse Swimming Carnival letter and permission forms have now been distributed to all Year 4 – 7 students. The cost is $5.00 and the day is always full of fun and laughter. Come and enjoy a swim, have a sausage sizzle or two and have a laugh at the Staff Relay race. See if Mr Bland can finally beat Mr Hovey!!

 

A very big thanks

Mr Waugh

 

Congratulations to the 31 students who completed the Reading Challenge this year.  Certificates will be handed out on parade this week.

 

Reader's and Writer's Club: Don't forget that we have Reader's and Writer's Club running through the library.  Several of our younger readers have recently received their awards on parade.  If you want to know more, drop in and see Mrs Moritz or Mrs Butterworth.

 

Student Reviews: Upper school students have been volunteering to review books for their peers.  They not only get to read some books that they may not have looked at before, they also get to influence the reading selections of their friends.  Reviews are on display as you walk into the library.  Ask for assistance if you would like to participate or are having trouble finding one of the reviewed books.

 

Book Fair: Keep saving those pennies.  Book Fair is coming soon.  Starts 9th November.

 

Show your support for our veterans by buying a poppy for your mobile phone.  Visit the website and follow the directions:   www.rslpoppy.com

 

Overdues: Keep checking the shelves at home for overdue books.  Remember, any fines paid are fully refundable should the item be found.

 

Thanks

Mrs Moritz and Mrs Butterworth

 

Tuckshop: Can’t make your rostered day?

Please let us know. 

If you can’t do Tuckshop duties would you please consider donating some items. We require:

 

Tomato Sauce; Washing-up Liquid; Paper Towels; Spray and Wipe

 

Wed 28 Oct    Group 13 Belinda P

Thu 29 Oct     Group 14 Sandra, Lynda

Fri    30 Oct     Group 15 Rebecca, Lynda,

Mon   2 Nov     Group 16 Daniella

Tue    3 Nov     Group 17 Danielle L

 

Thanks

Joy and Kym

Bookshop: Booklist and Uniform orders closed last Friday. If you are still looking to put your order in through school Bookshop please do so as soon as possible. Late orders will be accepted buy may not be completely filled until sometime in the first term of the 2010 school year.

Phone 3480 7345

Tues 7.30 – 10.30am

Thur 2.30 – 5.30pm

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 7.30 – 10.30am

Monday & Thursday 2.30 – 5.30pm

Open 6.30 – 11.00am (closed 11.00 – 1.00pm)

Open 1.00 – 5.00pm

Open 6.30 – 11.00am (closed 11.00 – 1.00pm)

Open 1.00 – 5.00pm

 

Thanks

Cindy

Year Book Sponsorship: Any families who would like to sponsor a page in the Year Book, we would love your support. Cost is $30 and this includes your sponsorship and a copy of the Year Book. 

Please forward money with children’s names and classes to the money window.

 

Thank you for your support.

Tracey Williams

 

A huge ‘Thank You’ to the very responsible parents/carers who are using the 2 minute zone appropriately. Thank you for looking out for the safety of our students.

 

 

  

 

Be a Super Saver: Learn the basics of money and saving through the practical act of depositing money at school regularly. Remember to drop in your Student Banking to the office every Wednesday .