Week 9, Term 2 2023 - 13th June 2023
Principal's Reflection
Reputation Matters!
Your reputation is what people think of you, and it can affect everything from your inter-personal relationships to your professional opportunities. Your reputation is one of the most valuable assets you have. It can take years to build, but only moments to destroy.
People have been concerned with this aspect of themselves for millennia. The authors of the Old Testament book of Proverbs (written over 3,000 years ago) wrote,
"A good name is more desirable than great riches;
to be esteemed is better than silver or gold." – (Proverbs 22:1)
Our reputation influences how others perceive us, and in today's digital age, it is more important than ever. With the rise of platforms like Uber and Airbnb, ratings and reviews have become a critical component of a person's reputation. Positive ratings and reviews can increase our credibility, trustworthiness and overall reputation, while negative ratings and reviews can damage them. This shows that our reputation can extend beyond our personal and professional lives, and into the digital realm. In fact, reputation is often seen as the ‘currency’ of the digital realm.
In conclusion, your reputation is something that you need to actively nurture and protect. By being consistent, building a positive self-image and seeking feedback, you can positively influence how others see you and build a reputation that will serve you well throughout your life.
Remember, as the saying goes, "Your reputation precedes you." So, make sure it's a good one!
All the very best,
Wes Rose
Principal
From our Principal - Mr Wes Rose
School News
- This Friday 16th June we welcome members of the Mackay Meteors, who will play a game of basketball against some students at first break. I am sure the students will thoroughly enjoy the visit!
- A reminder that this Friday is a ‘Pyjama’ free dress day in support of the Mackay sleepbus. Gold coin donation is required. Parents, please ensure your child is suitably dressed on this day, including sun safe shirt and appropriate enclosed footwear.
- Next Monday, Mrs Leotta will be attending a Religious Education meeting in Rockhampton.
- Next Tuesday and Wednesday, Mrs Leotta and Mr Rose will be attending a religious formation session in Rockhampton, led by Fr Dr Richard Lennan, a professor at Boston College, USA.
- A reminder that next Thursday 22nd June is the Mackay Show Public Holiday.
Sports News
- Well done to the 10-12 years students who were selected into the St Mary’s Athletics team to compete at the Southern Suburbs Athletics Carnival next Monday 19th June at the ARC. These students received an information page and permission booklet, which needs to be returned to school by Thursday 15th June. Private transport is to be arranged for Monday.
- Our Prep – 8yrs ‘Junior’ carnival will be held this Thursday 15th June from 8:40am on our school grounds. Parents and relatives are most welcome to attend to cheer on the students. We have even sourced a coffee van to attend, so ensure you make it along.
- All the best to Tommy Louw, Ryder Reynolds and Addison Cookson who travel to Emerald next week for the Capricornia Tennis trials.
- All the best to the 58 students in Yrs 4-6 participating at the Netball Gala Day next Friday 23rd June. Mrs van Lint is coordinating the day, along with several parent helpers.
- All the best to the 28 students (born 2013-2014) participating at the Grant Rovelli Rugby League Gala Day next Friday 23rd June. Mrs Battaia is coordinating our students on the day.
Quote of the Week
“Find contentment and happiness will find you.”
- unknown
Catholic Social Teachings Showcase
This Friday 16th June, from 1:45-3pm, St Mary’s will hold a Showcase displaying all that has been achieved in this term’s MJR Peer Led Sessions. This is a chance to view all that our groups have created and the positive changes they have made to the world.
All parents, carers and friends are invited to come along and view the demonstrations, posters, constructions and achievements of our St Mary’s students. Please accept/decline through Parent Lounge Events by clicking on this link.
Free Dress Pyjama Day - Friday 16th June
Wear your pyjamas to school this Friday 16th June. Please bring a gold coin donation to help raise funds for Sleepbus Mackay.
Sleepbus is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 2016. The organisation transforms buses into a secure sleeping facility for people experiencing homelessness. Each sleepbus can provide up to 20 people each night with a secure sleep in twin bed pods. The pods all contain a toilet, air conditioner, usb charger, reading light, and a TV with local support services channel. The sleepbus service is completely free for all guests with operational expenses supported via donations and corporate sponsorships.
Public Holiday
REMINDER
Thursday 22nd June - Mackay Show Public Holiday
PLEASE NOTE: Friday 23rd June is a normal school day at St Mary's
Sport News
Junior Athletics Carnival
Prep - Year 2 will participate in a 65m sprint and rotate through modified field events and tabloid activities. Students in Year 3 who were born in 2015 will also participate in this carnival. Parents are most welcome to attend.
St Mary's Battlers - Week 5 - 7th June
St Mary’s finished the last of the round games with a great win over Victoria Park State School. The score ended 30-6 with a lot of missed conversions due to the wind, so the try scoring brigade included Tom Hurley, Tom Louw, Ryan Bettini, Jax Fidler and Archer Chamberlain. Campbell Smith was unstoppable down the right hand side of the field and Lucy Clark pulled off her best tackle of the season in a try stopping effort on the line.
The Battlers play West Mackay State School in a semi-final tomorrow at 4pm on field 1. Any supporters available to come down and cheer the team on would be greatly appreciated.
Belinda Battaia
Senior Athletics Track Carnival
A fantastic day was had by all students in Year 3-6 at St Mary’s Athletics track day at the ARC and our field event day at school last week. Thank you to the parents who came to support their children, especially those that helped with set up and pack up and those that assisted with time keeping, judging or assisting with a field event.
Our results today were:
Illawong Blue – 670
Eungella Green – 566
Iluka White - 530
Eungella Green took out the House Spirit award for their encouragement and support for each other and other teams throughout the day as well as making sure they were well represented in every single race.
We have had 6 records broken across our two event days. Congratulations to Oliver Standish, Ava Callinan, Rylie Hanson and Jax Fidler for setting new records in their individual events.
- Oliver jumped 1.22m in the 10 year old boys high jump which was 5cm higher than the previous record set in 1999.
- Ava jumped 1.27m in the 11 year old girls high jump which was 2cm higher than the previous record set in 1997.
- Jax threw 9.71m in the 11 year old boys shot put which was 1m further than the previous record set in 1995.
- Jax also threw 21.49m in the 11 year old boys discus which was 1.85m further than the previous record set in 2017.
- Rylie ran a time of 3.06min in the 10 year old girls 800m to beat the previous record of 3.08.76 set in 1992.
- Rylie also ran a time of 15.40sec in the 10 year old girls 100m to beat the previous record of 15.52 set in 2022.
This year we are also celebrating age group champions. Medals will be presented at an assembly early in Term 3. Congratulations to the following students for their efforts and results across all track and field events.
9 years girls - Ava Corrigan
9 years boys - Jett Devries
10 years girls - Rylie Hanson
10 years boys - Oliver Standish
11 years girls - Madison Malagueno
11 years boys - Thomas Hurley
12 years girls - Mayson Vassallo
12 years boys - Thomas Louw
Special thanks to all the staff and parents who made the day a huge success!
Simone Sibley
HPE Teacher
Readers Cup
Last Thursday, St Mary’s School hosted the Mackay Regional Readers Cup competition. Students were tasked to read and discuss five novels. Ten schools came to compete in a trivia style event where questions were asked from each book. Our team worked hard to prepare for the event and their efforts resulted in winning the competition. Our team has been invited to compete at the state finals in Brisbane in September. The students have five new novels to read and study. Congratulations to Jessica, Tavonga, Deepthii and Mayson.
Results: 1st - St Mary’s Catholic School, Mackay
2nd - St Catherine’s Catholic College, Proserpine
3rd - St Francis Xavier Catholic School, Mackay
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