1. Art and Diseño

TERM ONE, WEEK 2
5TH FEBRUARY, 2015
Reflection
Dates to Remember:
Thursday, 5th February
Yr 6-12 Swimming
Carnival
Tuesday, 10th Feb
Opening Mass & Whole
School Assembly
Wednesday, 11th Friday 13th February
Year 8 Camp
(Mapleton)
Friday, 13th February
P-5 School Photos
Term 1 Fees Due
Monday, 16th
February
Yrs 6-12 & Sibling
School Photos
St Eugene de
Mazenod Church
Sunday: 9.30am &
5.00pm
Christ the King Church
Saturday: 6.00pm
Sunday: 7.30am
Station Road
PO Box 598
Burpengary Q 4505
P: 07 3491 4600
F: 07 3888 5151
E: pburpengary
@bne.catholic.edu.au
www.steugene.qld.edu.au
ABSENTEE LINE:
3491 4646
Prayer of Teresa of Avila:
Christ has no body now on earth but yours.
No hands but yours, no feet but yours.
Yours are the eyes through which Christ's
compassion looks out to the world.
Yours are the feet with which he is to go
about doing good.
Yours are the hands with which he is to bless
us now.
National Oblate Youth Encounter
2015 - See page 3 for a full report!
From the Leadership Team
Dear Parents and College community
I really enjoyed my first few days with students. I found them
respectful and eager to introduce themselves and welcome me
to the college. We outlined behavioural expectations and the
boring but necessary uniform and grooming expectations in
pastoral care groups, as we do at the start of every school year.
I met many new students and families. I managed to visit six
junior school classes to talk about my theory on developing
good habits early. Most conceded it was a good theory! I met
with Year Twelve leaders and we began a process of sharing
thoughts about the road ahead in 2015. I must say one of my
highlights of the week was sharing an hour coaching the Year
Six Rugby League team. What a wonderful, energetic and
eager bunch of gentlemen! I look forward to working with them
over the next few weeks before our Gala Day.
As discussed with the leadership team and college staff the
previous week, this year is about asking questions. If I am
questioning what we do, it is not to be critical, but to clarify the
purpose and the intent of the things we do and to ask if anyone
is willing to suggest better ways to do it better. 2015 should be
a year of preparing for the journey ahead. We will be clarifying
and consolidating what we want to be known for and equipping
ourselves for the journey ahead by developing the skills and
strategies necessary for this destination. I am energised and
excited by the prospect of this journey.
Parental engagement
If you are not satisfied with the teacher’s response to your concern,
you will then be directed to the appropriate year coordinator (7-12)
or assistant heads (Junior, Middle, Senior). More serious concerns
or dissatisfaction with responses in previous stages, will be referred
to P-12 Heads or the Principal. There seems to be a habit in St
Eugene College over the last few years, developing in a minority of
parents that do not follow this procedure and complain directly to
BCEO. I can assure you that I have clarified this position with head
office. They will ask if you have followed this procedure, making
polite and respectful contact with the college in the way outlined in
the procedure above. Of course if you find my response unsatisfactory, then you have every right to take it further or relocate to another school, as is any parent’s right.
I know that day to day life in a College is busy and complex and so is
the life of a busy family. As long as we all agree that when problems
arise, the intentions are that they can be solved respectfully and
with the child’s development and well-being at the centre of our
discussions, we will all move forward in a positive manner.
Kind regards
JIM MIDGLEY
PRINCIPAL
In Good Form
One aspect of college life under
review in term one is the area of
parental engagement. How do we
engage with each other? While
reviewing school literature I came
across the pages on communication
in the College Handbook. Pages 20
and 21 clearly describe the process
for contacting college staff to
address any concerns relating to academic, behavioural or
social emotional concerns. This is as good a place as any to
begin discussion on what we mean by “engagement.”
The overwhelming response from the teachers last week has been
to comment “gee, the kids are in good form”. I agree with them.
They have all grown up a bit more, left last year behind and are
eager to put in a fresh effort with new outcomes this year. So are
the teachers. I can tell the community that they are in good form
also. They are rested, reinvigorated and keen to do even better than
last year. Kids who want to learn and teachers who want to teach
are an unbeatable combination. For me one of the key indicators is
how quickly we can get settled into the regular classes to start the
year. By 9:10 am on Wednesday, we had over 1300 students and
teachers in rooms and proceeding with the business of 2015. To all
the staff involved in the planning and preparation for this—a very big
thankyou. It looked easy but it took a mile of effort.
Enrolling a child in Catholic College is like entering into a
covenant. An arrangement that promises that both the parents
and all teachers will do their best to help a child become the
best person they can be, it’s a partnership. Parents agree with
the values and expectations outlined by the college on
enrolment, and teachers promise they will be consistent and
caring in their dealings with any child or with any parental
concern. We also agree that any difficulties will be handled in
respectful and positive manner. When issues do arise, parents
have every right to make contact with the teacher and to expect
that the teacher will return calls in a timely and respectful
manner, within 24 hours.
It is great to see the middle school eating lunch and sitting at real
tables on a real concrete surface. After years in the dust bowl it is
pleasing to see such progress. The groundsmen are equally delighted and notice the substantial reduction in rubbish and the pride
that the students are taking in their new area. The terracing on the
northern oval has added much to the aesthetics of the site. The
dried clay ravines that the kids used to play are finally gone. The
grass is growing and the place is looking much improved. Thankyou
to all of the landscape lovers, the groundsmen and Eugreenies
devotees. It makes a big difference.
Parents agree that they will share their concerns or clarify any
queries in a respectful tone and polite manner. Abusive or
offensive language cannot be tolerated and may result in
parental exclusion from College grounds. This refers to both
verbal and digital (email) contact.
The handbook outlines the process and the appropriate people
to contact. While I know many teachers supply families with
email addresses for regular contact, this is a personal decision
and not mandated by the college. If you leave a message with
reception or student services, they will contact the appropriate
person and pass on your message. You will have your query
responded to in a timely and respectful manner. Remember the
receptionist is not in a position to solve your problem nor is she
the person your anger or frustration should be directed at.
What next? This Easter, hopefully, will see the start of the final
section of the whole college building plan. It will be a four classroom
block, plus extras, that will finally house our year sixes and sevens
in a coherent fashion. Located next to the current sixes and sevens
at the end of Mazenod, it will go a long way to relieving our current
squeeze that sees 98% of learning spaces fully occupied. So it is all
good news! The kids are great, the teachers keen and the
community are supportive. We look forward to a fabulous 2015
where students teachers and parents form the learning community
that is St Eugene's.
Have a great week
MARK SHAKHOVSKOY
P-12 HEAD (SENIOR YEARS)
College News
MIDDLE YEARS NEWS
APRE NEWS
Thank you to all those who have made me feel so welcome since
arriving at St Eugene College. It is always a little daunting coming
into a new community, however, staff, students and parents who
have shared a smile and a warm hello have made that a little easier.
I have been very privileged during my 20 years of teaching to have
experienced some wonderful school communities. I have worked
in secondary colleges for 16 years as a teacher, Assistant Principal
and Deputy Principal. In 2009 I challenged myself to move into
the primary school setting in preparation for Year 7 to Secondary.
I ended up doing 4 years in primary school and also a two year
contract at Brisbane Catholic Education Office as a Senior Education Officer Professional Standards and Student Protection. I am
very excited to be able to join a P-12 school where I am able to
combine all my experiences and really have the best of both
worlds.
I look forward to working with you all, especially those parents who
have students in Years 7, 8 & 9. Next week I will join the Year 8s
on their camp at Mapleton and a few weeks after that the Year 7
students who will be at Runaway Bay for their camp. These are
fabulous opportunities to get to know students and for them to
challenge themselves outside of a regular classroom.
I am currently involved in organising our Activity Day on March 31 st
2015. This day involves Year 8 & 9 students going out into the
community and doing some community service within organisations that support those within our community such as Aged Care,
Disability Services, St Vincent de Paul and many others. The Year
6 & 7 students will participate in a school based program and
have an opportunity to do their community service program in
term 3. Please keep an eye out for permission letters that will go
home in a few weeks.
I look forward to meeting many of you at our Parent Information
Evening next Tuesday 10th February. Please come and introduce
yourself and say hello.
Enjoy the week ahead.
LOUISE OLLEY - P-12 AP (MIDDLE YEARS)
ADMINISTRATION NEWS
TUCKSHOP VOUCHERS
Tuckshop vouchers will no longer be available through the finance
section due to the cost of proving the service. Please note that
cashless ordering can be done through flexischools. Go to :
www.flexischools.com.au for more information.
Regards
Patricia McGuigan
Business Manager
SCHOOL FEES
Due to a hic-cup with the system, the recently
sent Term 1 Fees are showing the Term 2 Fee
Due Date. Please be advised that Term 1 fees
are due for full payment or a payment arrangement is to be made by Friday, 13th Feb 2015.
Thank you for your understanding.
Natalie Elliott - College Finance Secretary
National Oblate Youth Encounter 2015 – MISSION: IS POSSIBLE
The National Oblate Youth Encounter was held at Ferntree Gully
Retreat Centre, near Melbourne. Young people from Oblate
Schools and parishes around Australia, and as far away as Hong
Kong and mainland China, gathered together for this joyful event.
The aim of the encounter was to bring young people together and
help them to encounter Christ, explore the Gospel values and their
faith as individuals and as a Christian community in the context of
serving the wider church and world communities. The main focus
“Mission is Possible”, was a call for us to spread the Good News of
God’s love in our families, St Eugene community and beyond! Miss
Nicky Rose and I accompanied four of our senior students. Each of
these students has prepared a reflection on different aspects of
the gathering.
Talks and discussions
The National Oblate Youth Encounter is an annual event held by
Oblate Youth Australia. It aims to bring together a national community of young people in a spirit of fun and friendship to share our
Catholic faith. On this encounter I, along with fellow school leaders
Skyla, Lewis and Antony, participated in many enjoyable and challenging activities. I know I speak for all of us when I say that this
experience has created many cherished friendships and helped us
to further understand our own spirituality. On this trip we each
had our own discussion groups in which we focussed on the
theme ‘Mission Is Possible’. We also heard different motivational
speeches on the importance of mission work in Australia and how
we can get involved in the work of the Oblate community.
Tameka Bridge
Teambuilding
On the last night all the 2015 NOYE members were brought together in the hall where there were two teambuilding activities
designed by a man who had instructed many teambuilding activities before. These activities involved everyone and it was an excellent way to bring everyone together and build on friendships. The
first activity was to send a message across the room without using
words and the way we communicated them was all up to us, we
had to create our way of communication in 5 minutes and then we
were sent to opposite sides of the room and given 10 minutes to
get a 25 word message to our other teammates at the other side
of the room. After this activity we were then given a piece of rope
each with two loops on the end big enough for us to fit our hands
through, however one hand was supposed to go in a loop of your
own rope first and then you had to put your neighbours rope
through the same hand on top of your rope, then you had to get
your other neighbours rope and put it over your hand and then on
top of that goes your rope. This pattern created a circle that we
could not get out of because we were all attached, once we had
sorted this out we were then told to free ourselves from the circle
without removing the ropes from our wrists within 10 minutes.
This was the hardest challenge I have come across but it was good
to see I wasn’t the only one, as the instructor was the only person
that knew the trick or freeing yourself. It’s safe to say that I really
enjoyed my time at NOYE 2015 and I would be more than willing
to go on the encounter again.
Lewis Bargh
College News
APRE NEWS CONT...
Workshops
The workshops included learning about Oblate missionaries and
martyrs. Martyrs are people of faith who have given their life or
died for the faith. Joseph Cebula was the man who had the Cebula
building block named after him. Fr Cebula, specifically, gave his
life in World War 2, at a concentration camp, where he was brutally beaten and forced to sing the mass every day. He died at the
hands of the soldiers who forced him to run with a bag towards the
fence of the compound so they had a reason to rain his body with
bullets. On a brighter note though, we also learned about the Oblate missions, specifically Rosies, here in Australia, and the Little
Flower Orphanage over in China. Rosies, which I am a part of for
the Caboolture service, for those of you who don’t know, is pretty
much a service to the lonely, where a warm drink and a friendly
atmosphere is provided to people who are not necessarily homeless, as in they have a shelter, but lacking the feeling of being at
home. Included in this workshop was the Little Flower Orphanage
in China, of which, Brother Paul, is a part. Brother Paul is, by the
way, an awesome guy. I played ping pong with him. I beat him,
once. The other times he destroyed me. Thoroughly. Anyway, the
orphanage has to take in children quite regularly, and usually it’s
not due to China’s one child policy, but more the fact that there
are so many people in sheer poverty and they don’t have the
money to raise a child. This means that they are forced to give
their child to the orphanage, usually meaning the child is handed
in at a young age with no name, identity of who they are and no
means of ever meeting their parents.
SCHOOL PHOTOS
Antony Tatkovic
All Online Orders should be placed on or before our day of photography. Please Note: Once orders are closed a LATE FEE will apply.
The Online code above Web Portal may also be used to order
previous years’ sports and other group photos at any time.
Celebrations
The celebrations that everyone participated in throughout the
camp included Mass and Prayer almost every morning and every
night. On the Thursday of our arrival everyone attended a Prayer
and site blessing. The next couple of days included Morning Mass,
Morning Prayers and Reconciliation. Each celebration was created
beautifully to reflect on the Oblate community throughout the
world and how ‘we’ as the Oblate Youth of Australia need to remember how Oblate Charism is so important. For myself personally, the National Oblate Youth Encounter was a big eye opener
and definitely was one of the best experiences I have ever had.
Our college photos will be taken on the 13th February for P-5 and
16th February for years 6-12 and sibling photos. The preference
of our college is that Orders and Payments be made through the
secure Advancedlife online web portal as this reduces the administration and associated order issues related to the return of cash
and envelopes on photo day.
For the convenience of our community Advancedlife have now
introduced Online Ordering. College photos can now be ordered
and paid for online. Please note: Photos can still be purchased
using an envelope.
To place your order visit www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the
code-B2W QNG GLV A full set of instructions on how to order can
be found on the back of the order flyer. The order code can also
be found printed on the envelopes supplied by Advancedlife.
Please be aware that Sibling/Family Photos may be ordered
online or via envelope. To ensure a smoothly run photography
day, Online Orders for Sibling/Family Photos will be cut off 48hrs
before our photography day to allow a list of students that require
Sibling/Family photographs taken to be compiled. Sibling Photos
can still be ordered after the Online cut off date by collecting an
envelope from the office in the usual way and returning the envelope on photo day with payment enclosed.
All Online Orders placed through the Web Portal will be returned
to the college for collection.
Skyla Clunn
NOTE: ANY STUDENTS BRINGING ENVELOPES ON THEIR PHOTO
DAY ARE TO HAND DIRECTLY TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER, NOT TO
THE COLLEGE OFFICE. PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE BY CASH,
CHEQUE OR MONEY ORDER. THE COLLEGE WILL NOT ACCEPT
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LOST ENVELOPES/MONIES.
ALISION BATES - APRE (JNR/MIDDLE YEARS)
STUDENT SERVICES
INVITATION
“RICH IN MERCY” - 2015 LENT PROGRAM
The six scripture reflections in the book have
been written by Archbishop Mark Coleridge.
These eloquent and insightful commentaries
emphasise 'the power of mercy that leads us out
of a merciless world into a world where mercy
has the last word'. The six sessions of Rich in
Mercy will provide: opening prayers; the second
readings for each Sunday; scripture reflections;
discussion questions; closing prayers; and suggestions for works of mercy in daily life. If you would like to participate in this year’s Lenten program, please put your name on the
clipboard at the back of the church. To enable the groups to commence the week of 16 February, can you please indicate if you
would like to be involved this weekend so that resources can be
ordered and distributed.
If you are interested in taking part in the Lenten program contact:
Helen Mangano
Parish Manager
3888 3973 or [email protected]
This year we celebrate 25 years as a school/college. The fair is
going to be a great occasion that completes the weekend of celebrations. Please come along to our first meeting for 2015 and
help us plan the fair to make it a success.
When:
Wednesday 11 February
Time:
6pm – 7pm
Where:
Tempier Meeting Room
P & F COMMITTEE
College News
SPORTS NEWS
DISTRICT SPORTS – (10, 11 AND 12 YEAR OLDS)
YEAR 12 STUDENTS AND WEDNESDAY SPORT
Due to the inclusion of year 7 in secondary school this year there
have been changes to District Sports arrangements this year. As
outlined in last week’s newsletter Year Seven and Eight participate
on Thursday and Year 9 and 10-11 on Wednesday. The Year 12
students are not included in interschool sport this year. As a result
the College has implemented an alternative program for the Year
12 students to engage with and to enhance their learning and
skills. The students have been offered the following options:
Welcome back to a new year of sport. All 10, 11 and 12 year old
students will receive a note this week outlining how District sport
works in the Caboolture District. Please take the time to read it
especially if your children is talented in a particular sport. All trial
notices will be put in the newsletter as we get notification of
dates. The first trials of the year are listed below. Please contact
me if you have any questions or if your child wishes to attend one
of the trials:

Assist with senior sport (year 9, 10 & 11) in the role of umpire and referees.

Undertake certificate courses offered by the College, all of
which are provided free (except Kitchen Operations which
has a $75 uniform fee):
- Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
- Certificate II in Logistics
- Certificate III in Business
Other certificate courses approved by the College.

Tutorial studies in key subject areas: Mathematics, English
and Religious Educations.
As a result of these changes there has been a change in the uniform requirements for the year 12 students. The College has decided that year 12 students can do the following with regards to
uniform on Wednesday:

Wear their sport uniform (this can include their Year 12
jerseys) remembering that if they have a subjects that requires the wearing of leather shoes that they will have to
bring those as well and wear them for the appropriate subjects.

Wear their formal uniform.
On a side note; year 12 students are allowed to wear their jersey
on Wednesday as part of their sport uniform and on College sporting days. Students are not allowed to wear the jersey with their
formal uniform. If there are any enquiries regarding the above
issues please contact Mr Orton.
PETER ORTON - YEAR 12 COORDINATOR
REMINDER - SWIMMING CARNIVAL - YEARS
6-12
Will be held this Thursday the 5th February
at the Caboolture Regional Aquatic Centre.
Students will travel to and from the carnival
by bus, all students are expected to be back
at the college by 2.55pm.
Students are asked to bring to following items:
10 & 11 Years Girls Softball Trials
Where: Caboolture East State School,
44 Manley St. Caboolture.
When: Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th February,
3:45pm – 5:00pm
What:
Running shoes, hat/cap, water bottle, glove
Who:
Girls who are turning 10 & 11 years old
12 Years Girls Softball Trials
Where: Burpengary State School,
When: Thursday 5th February, 3:30pm – 4:45pm
What:
Running shoes, hat/cap, water bottle, glove
Who:
Girls who are turning 12 years old
Caboolture District Swimming Trials
Venue: Caboolture Regional Aquatic Centre
Date:
Wednesday 11th February 2015
Time:
5.40pm warm up 6.00pm first event
If you are interested in trialling for any of the above, please see
Mrs Collier.
PAULINE COLLIER - JUNIOR SPORTS COORDINATOR
FRUITS OF OUR LABOUR
Eugreenies is displaying the fruits
of two years work! We are very
excited to see all our citrus trees
laden with fruit and quickly ripening. We have lemons, oranges,
limes and mandarins. Some of
these are producing their second
crop of fruit. The avocado tree is
also on its second season. Our
first time fruiters now include a banana and pawpaw tree, a fig
tree with heaps of figs on board and a guava completely covered
in fruit. The raspberries have given us their very first sweet and
juicy fruits and the rosella plants are ready to harvest.
 Swimming gear and towel. (note: only one-piece or bikini with a
rashy or T-shirt will be allowed for the girls)
 Students may change into their “House” colour shirt at the
pool.
 Water bottle and lunch, (please note that no student will be
allowed to go to the pool canteen to purchase any items. There
will be a sausage sizzle and drinks organised by the college
staff available for the students to buy at the pool ).
Please note that no Streamers, Chewing Gum, Paint or Crepe Paper are allowed on the premises.
GREG HOHNS - SENIOR SPORTS COORDINATOR
We just need the pineapples to produce and we will have an
amazing fruit salad!
If you would like to help out in the
garden in some way please contact
Dalveen or Jeni or the office to get
in touch with us. Also make sure
you come in to Eugreenies to see
the new paving. Remember it is
meant to be a Community Garden!
DALVEEN FLETCHER (5 Blue)
College News
PASTORAL CARE NEWS
LIBRARY NEWS
Dear Parents
The year has started with an atmosphere of excitement and
achievement and most students have settled in to their PC Groups
well. Many of your sons and daughters will have new PC Teachers
and it is a perfect opportunity to begin a positive dialogue with
your PC teacher. I would encourage you to be in contact with your
child’s PC Teacher as the first port-of-call for most matters relating
to their time here at the college. The College Diary is a fantastic
tool for simple communication. I have copied below a message
distributed to PC teachers in the Middle/Senior years which highlights both the essential role of the Student Diary and the ways a
student needs to be organised for classes . I hope you find it useful and support the relationship between home and school
through the procedures outlined:
MORNING PC ROUTINES:
1.
Students should have their books and equipment for the
first 2 lessons with them in morning PC. There should be no
reason for a student to go to their lockers to get their books
and equipment AFTER the bell for first lesson.
2.
Students should have their diary with them EVERY morning
PC and take it to EVERY lesson. The college diary is the simplest and most effective tool for communication between
home and teacher in the first instance (however it does not
replace a phone call where the call is needed). We are asked
to sight and sign the student diary every week, and parents
are asked to sight and sign the diary every week also.
3.
There is no reason for Students to be visiting lockers between single lessons. They are to take books for both single
lessons with them from PC and after each break. Particularly
relevant on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Courier Mail Books Offer
Starts this Sunday, February 8th. Collect the “Disney Read to me
Storybooks & CDs” featuring stories from the very popular movie,
“Frozen” over two weeks. Collecting some or all of the “Frozen”
books could prove very valuable for many younger students, helping them with their reading development.
Yours in Pastoral Care,
MR CHRIS BUGDEN—PASTORAL PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
TAX FILE NUMBERS
In 2015 all tax file numbers will be done on line.
Although we can advise and assist students to
apply for tax file numbers the College will no
longer be able to offer this service. Students and
caregivers must be aware that all students who
work and are paid require a tax file number by
law. This number is also a form of identification.
To obtain a tax file number simply go on line and type “apply for
tax file number” in the google search bar and when directed to the
application website follow the prompts. On completion print or
choose an e-mail copy of the application and present it to your
nearest post office which does tax file numbers. Not all post offices provide this service, however the computer will advise you as
to your nearest post office service provider. Take your application
to the post office with identification documents (birth certificate,
driver’s license, student ID, Medicare card, and passport) and the
post office will finalise your application by confirming your identification and taking a scanned copy of your sample signature. You
should receive your tax file number within twenty eight days.
Please ensure that you save and store this document in a safe
place. We suggest adding it to your resume and saving a scanned
copy on your computer. Please feel free to contact the College if
you require further clarification or assistance.
MEL SALOTTO - VET COORDINATOR
Student Bookclubs
Students in P-7 were given catalogues to browse and possibly
purchase titles from, at very reasonable prices. Scholastic orders
are due in the library before Feb 19. Koorong Kids is a religious
bookclub, and must be handed in before the end of the term.
Buying books from these bookclubs is another service we offer
which can be a great motivator to your child’s regular reading
habits. We always have spare catalogues in the library for older
students or parents.
Sharing Our Love of Literacy
It is the college’s tradition to give students who are travelling
overseas, a quality Australian picture book to leave with a school
or local library or even a local child they come across during their
travels. We call this our International Literacy Ambassador Programme. Also, we welcome any new babies born to college community members (any of any college families, staff and even exstudents who have babies) with a blessing and a “Born to Read”
pack which includes a library bag, picture book and Moreton Bay
library information. All books given have the college symbol glued
inside as a memento. Usually, the books and reading pack are
handed out at one of the assemblies for all our community to
celebrate travel and welcome new babies. Please inform library
staff if your family is travelling overseas shortly or if a new baby is
born. The purpose of both these programmes is to share our love
of books and reading with children overseas and to welcome babies to our college community and into the wonderful world of
books. Last year we introduced a new programme, called,
“Reading Care” pack for any students who are absent due to illness for more than 3 days. The student is sent home a special
book to keep, a Get Well card, bookmarks, 3-4 library books I
detect are their favourites and Moreton Bay Libraries information
~all from St Eugene community.
Library Volunteers
Volunteers are always welcome with whatever time you can offer.
Please leave your name with any library staff.
Student Borrowing
Has already started last week and will continue every week until
the 3rd last week of the school year. The Borrowing timetable is
still in the throes of being organised amongst the many classes
but hopefully I will be able to put it in next week’s newsletter so
parents can remind their children. By the end of this week all
students (P-7) should have borrowed. All students can borrow
before and after school as well as both breaks every day of the
school week but primary students also have whole class borrowing times.
Chess Lessons
Start Thursday, 5th Feb and will continue every Thursday from
3:15-4:15pm in the library. Classes are taken by a qualified
teacher and chess adjudicator, Matt Gilpin who caters for all
years and all experience levels. Cost is $10 per lesson and preferably the term should be paid in advance.
JANICE CHILCOTT—TEACHER/LIBRARIAN
College News
MUSIC NEWS
CREATIVE ARTS NEWS
Choirs Begin Next Week!!
If your student would like to be a member
of the Year 2/3 or Year 4/5/6 Choir, then
practices begin next week.
All students from Years 2,3,4,5,6 are welcome to join our choirs. There is no cost
and no audition.
Students who are unsure about whether they would like to join are
welcome to come along for the first two weeks before making a
commitment. After that we mark a roll each week and members
are expected to attend all practices.
YEAR 2/3 CHOIR……….first 2015 practice on Wednesday, Feb 11.
This Term we are going to trial running our 2/3 practices in the
Hall. Practice will run from 8.00am to 8.40am on Wednesday
mornings. I will be in the Hall from 7.50am and students are welcome to join me from then. I look forward to seeing all my Year 2
students from last year as big Year 3s with lots of newcomers from
Year 2 and 3.The Hall door will be open from 7.50am. Please feel
welcome to come on in. Parents please come with any students
who find the Hall a bit intimidating.
YEAR 4,5,6 CHOIR………first 2015 practice on Tuesday, Feb 10.
The Year 4/5/6 Choir will meet from 8.00am to 8.40am on Tuesday mornings in Mr Kneen’s Music Room. Again we look forward
to seeing all past choir members along with lots of newcomers. If
students are not sure about choir, they should come for the first
two weeks to “try us out”!
Iris Wessling and Nathan Kneen (Choir Teachers)
Instrumental Music
Our lessons are well under way this week. Currently I am finalizing enrolments and working on
interim timetables. Vacancies are as follows:

Very limited vacancies in Strings (violin/viola/cello) and
Percussion( drums) lessons,

Some vacancies in Guitar, Keyboard/Piano and Woodwind/Brass (concert band instruments)
Please contact me as soon as possible, if you would like to join our
classes or need further information about the St Eugene College
Instrumental Music Program. I am contactable by email –
[email protected], or there are Expression of Interest
forms available from Student Services.
IRIS WESSLING
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC COORDINATOR.
VOC ED NEWS
Could all current VET students please advise Mrs Prince in T2 of
the course and/or work experience that they are currently enrolled
in, and to please confirm their agreed day.
Wendy Prince - Voc Ed Assistant
Phone 34914687 or email [email protected]
GREASE Musical Parent Meeting for cast, band and crew:
Notice Correction:
Sincere apologies for the correction of date
and time, but the parent meeting for all students and parents involved in this year’s
musical is this week following rehearsal Wednesday evening 4th February, 6:15 pm –
6:45 pm. The students have also been made
aware of this correction via Morning Notices a number of times
over the last few days. Your attendance at this meeting is so
greatly appreciated as it is an ideal way to communicate important information about arrangements and expectations to do with
this year’s show. It will also be a great chance for families to ask
questions about any matter relating to this year’s exciting musical
journey! We are really looking forward to an amazing first rehearsal this week and to seeing you all at the meeting afterwards.
NB: Dance troupe parents are NOT required at the musical meeting. Not all 5 dance troupes will necessarily appear in Grease.
This year’s musical is not an overly large or lengthy production, so
with limited scenes, there simply may not be enough numbers to
feature all troupes. Dancers will be notified throughout the term if
they are required for musical rehearsals.
Early Years Dance Troupe
As mentioned at the end of last year, this year we are adding in
one new dance troupe to our performance and competition dance
teams – an Early Years Troupe that will include students currently
in Years 1 and 2. This troupe will include students who achieved
an overall result in Dance of “Well Above” at the end of Semester
2, 2014. There are also a number of other dancers who will enter
the troupe via a special invitation because of potential shown
overall last year, or early this year. Usually entry into dance
troupes is via an audition process, but as our youngest dancers
are at such a tender age, we believe this invitation process to be
a fairer and less daunting process for them. Dancers in the Early
Years Troupe would be required to rehearse during one lunchtime
per week and will be coached by both myself and a student
coach, Chloe Haugland (Senior Dance Student). The troupe will
represent the college in at least one Dance eisteddfod throughout
the year, at the college fete and possibly in the college musical.
The final list of Early Years Troupe members will be published in
an upcoming newsletter. Rehearsals for all five dance troupes will
begin next week and students will be advised of their time and
place for practice.
Best wishes,
Kathy Stewart – Curriculum Leader - The Arts
DENTAL VAN
This year the School Dental Service will provide examination and
treatment for students of St Eugene’s College at a dental van
located at the Burpengary State School. The van can be accessed from Sacha Street, Burpengary. The School Dental Service has been extended to provide services to eligible clients aged
up to 18 years.
Should you wish to take advantage of this service please contact
the Metro North Oral Health Call Centre on Ph 1300 300 850
Tuesday to Friday between 10:00am and 3:00pm to arrange an
appointment. As the offer for oral health services is well received
there may be a short delay before an appointment time is available.
Metro North Oral Health Service
Ph 07 54957907
College News
TUCKSHOP NEWS
STUDENT SERVICES NEWS
The tuckshop is now open for business! A copy of the menu is
further along in this newsletter. This menu is also available on
the school website: www.steugene.qld.edu.au
Procedures for Student Absences
If your child is to be absent, parents are required to contact the
college. This is foremost, a requirement for safety and legal reasons. . The following procedures have been reviewed and we ask
that you keep these for future reference.
Children in Years 6 to 12 need to come to the Senior Tuckshop
which is self service both breaks.
For children in grades 1 to 5, hot food may only be ordered
through the paper bag system and ice blocks, slush puppies and
chips are available at 1st break only. They will need to put their
name, class, order, 1st break or 2nd break on a brown paper bag
(available from Coles or Woolworths) and insert into the locked
box on the front of the Junior Tuckshop prior to school starting.
Please don’t seal paper bags with staples or sticky tape as it
damages the bags when being opened.
Example for Years 1 to 5:
Joe Smith
1st Break
2 White
1 Sausage Roll
1 BBQ Vege Chips
1 Chocolate Milk
Absent Hotline: 3491 4646
Short Absences eg unexpected illness:
Phone the absentee hotline before 9.00am on the day. This is a
recorded service open 24hrs / 7 days to advise expected absence.
If a parent/caregiver has not made contact an automated sms will
be sent to the main contact requesting that the College be notified. Please ensure that if your child is late for school that they
sign in at the office so that the roll can be adjusted accordingly
and they are not marked as absent.
Longer Absences eg more than a few days:
A note for the class/pastoral care teacher is expected prior to the
absence, outlining the reason.
2.00
1.20
2.00
$5.20
Ice blocks and slush puppie drinks cannot be ordered through
paper bags, the children need to have their money and purchase
from the tuckshop.
Another way you can order is online at www.flexischools.com.au.
Follow the instructions online, and your child’s order will be
printed at the tuckshop and delivered to their class for children
in grades 1 to 5. Children in grades 6 to 12 who order on flexischools need to pick their order up from the senior tuckshop.
PAULA PORTER - TUCKSHOP CONVENOR
UNIFORM NEWS
ONLINE ORDERING
Flexischools.com.au is a great way to order your child’s uniforms.
You can order and pay online and they are delivered to your
child’s class within two days.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
8.00am to 10.00am
Tuesday & Thursday
2.00pm to 4.00pm
Second-hand Uniforms
We do not accept directly any second-hand items unless you
wish to donate them to the school. We use an online program
called the Sustainable School Shop.
Please visit it at
www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au.
ANGELIQUE—UNIFORM CONVENOR
Leaving College during Class Times:
Please forward a note with your child in advance. (Messages to
college via last minute phone calls can be very disruptive to lessons). All students leaving the college must also sign out at the
office.
 Junior: Parents must do this on the students’ behalf. The
college must be assured that the children leave the grounds
only in the care of the parents/guardians or persons nominated by same.
 Middle/Senior: Students must have your written authorisa-
tion to leave and produce this letter to their pastoral care
teacher at the beginning of the day. The pastoral care
teacher will counter-sign this letter which must be produced
to the secondary student services secretary before signing
out.
Late Arrivals:
All late arrivals must sign in at the office and take a late slip to
their class teacher. Junior students are to be signed in by parent/
guardian.
STUDENT MEDICATION AUTHORITY 2015
If your child needs medication during school hours, the school
requires a completed Student Medication Request Form. This
includes the administration of Panadol. All medication must be
supplied in the original package with the labelled instructions. This
is to ensure the safety of your child and to protect school staff.
Forms are available at the Student Services counter, are current
for one year and are now due if your child is currently taking medication. Forms are renewed at the beginning of every school year.
This form must be completed for medication to be administered to
your child during school hours.
For further enquires please contact Student Services on:

3491 4606 (Middle/Senior)

3491 4603 (Junior)
ASH WEDNESDAY
TUCKSHOP MENU
Wednesday18th February

VEGE BURGER WITH SALAD
$5.00

NACHOS
$3.50

VEGETARIAN FRIED RICE
$3.50

GARLIC BREAD
$1.50

CHEESE PIZZA
$3.00

MACARONI & CHEESE
$4.00

TOASTED CHEESE SANDWICH
$1.50

TOASTED CHEESE & TOMATO SANDWICH
$2.00

SPINACH & FETA TRIANGLES
$1.00

POTATO GEMS WITH GRAVY
$3.50
Sign up with Flexischools to do all your Online Tuckshop and Uniform Shop ordering. It’s so convenient!
You can also use this service for special events (ie. Discos etc). Existing users can now download an app to their iphone
for convenience. Or register online at https://www.flexischools.com.au
College News
JUNIOR/MIDDLE SPORTS UNIFORMS TIMETABLE
BLUE
WHITE
GOLD
NAVY
YR 1
Monday/Thursday
Tuesday/Wednesday
Wednesday/Thursday
YR2
Wednesday/Friday
Monday/Friday
Monday/Wednesday
YR 3
Monday/Thursday
Monday/Thursday
Thursday
YR 4
Monday/Tuesday
Thursday/Friday
Tuesday/Thursday
YR 5
Wednesday/Thursday
Monday/Thursday
Tuesday/Thursday
YR 6
Wednesday/Friday
Friday
Wednesday/Friday
Friday
YR 7
Wednesday/Thursday
Thursday/Friday
Wednesday/Thursday
Thursday/Friday
Monday/Friday
MIDDLE/SENIOR INTERSCHOOL SPORTS DAYS
All YR 7 & 8
Thursday
All YR 9,10 & 11
Wednesday
FREE SKOOLBAG APP FOR MOBILES
Our School now has our own Skoolbag iPhone and Android App to help us communicate more
effectively with our Parent/Student community. We are inviting parents/students to install the
Skoolbag School App as soon as possible to begin to access it’s benefits for free! Installing
the app is very easy, just search for our school name "St Eugene College Burpengary" in either
the Apple App Store, or Google Play Store or go to http://www.steugene.qld.edu.au/
documents/skoolbagParentInstructions for a list of instructions to commence using this free service.
SAVE OUR FORESTS—ACCESS THE NEWSLETTER ONLINE OR VIA THE SKOOLBAG APP
The newsletter comes home on Thursday of every week, sent home via the youngest child in each
family. Sadly, this vital piece of communication generally never sees the light of home, often languishing in bags or not even making it into bags and thus contributing to the litter in the school
grounds.
So...can we urge you to access the Newsletter electronically?
If you do so, a hard copy WILL NOT be sent home, which will contribute positively to our planet (and
our budget!). If not , please let us know if you would like to ensure your Newsletter arrives by using
one of the following options:
EMAIL: [email protected] OR return the form below to reception:
Family Name:
Youngest Child’s Name & Class:
OPTIONS:
I would like the newsletter emailed to me at (Email Address)
I will access the newsletter via the school website at www.steugene.qld.edu.au
I will access the newsletter via the Skoolbag app