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St. Benedict’s Catholic Primary School officially opened in 2008 and is now in its fifth year of operation.  The school is situated in the picturesque suburb of Mango Hill and caters for students from Prep to Year 7.  In 2012, our enrolment numbers exceed 500 students. It is the first time that we have Year 7 students as foundation leaders in our school. This is an exciting development as we continually adapt to implement supports and strategies for this planned growth.

St Benedict’s is committed to planning and providing a high quality, 21st century Catholic education; an education focused on the development of the human person created whole in the image and likeness of God, bringing faith, life and culture into our school life.  Our dedicated and professional teachers deliver unique and authentic learning opportunities, differentiating the curriculum to cater for all learners.  In 2012, we officially introduce the National Curriculum in the areas of English, Mathematics and Science to our students.   Our Curriculum is further supported and enriched by the presence of Specialist Teachers in the areas of Physical Education, Music, Instrumental Music, Speech and Drama, Dance, Art and LOTE: Chinese.   In 2012, we have introduced the 1:1 MacBook program to our Year 5 students as we endeavour to create greater access to ICT technologies for our students. 

We are a distinctive Catholic Community whose unique culture and ethos permeates the spirit of the Benedictine teachings and traditions. Our learning and teaching reflects the global, national and local contexts as we work together to achieve our vision for learning:  “We walk in God’s ways where together we live, love, learn and celebrate.”

Click here for information about St Benedicts Secondary College,  opening 2013

Community News

This week our students along with all other Year 3, 5 and 7 students across Australia have participated in the annual NAPLAN tests. These tests are good tests as it gives us another picture of your students' ability at this point in time as compared to students all over Australia. With all of our Australian States coming on line with the introduction of the National curriculum and our younger students the same age as our southern State counterparts, you will legitimately be able to compare students with student's achievements. The NAPLAN tests, also provide us with some data to assess our school programs and identify strengths and weaknesses across the grades.

This week we have finished our prep interviews for 2013. We have been blessed with over 140 applications for about 80 positions. Unfortunately we will not be in a position to offer positions to all families seeking entry into St Benedict's next year. It is with much sadness that we will be communicating this news to approximately 60 lovely families. To the successful families our second round of enrolment offers will be coming out late next week. We try to complete the enrolment process as early as possible so that we can provide early advice to families so that we do not compromise their other alternatives for education.

Camp Dinner and Talent Quest at the Year 5 School Camp at Yandina

Congratulations to Bailey who has recently been selected to represent Metropolitan North Region in tennis. He will be our first regional tennis representative and we wish him well in his future tennis challenges. The sporting pathway for any of our students to reach representative honours is: firstly being nominated by the school; secondly participating in the District Pine Rivers selection trials; and thirdly then being selected in the Met North team which then goes on to play in state carnivals for State selections. This pathway is available in a large number of sports for our students.

Band Performance Junior and Senior Band will be performing at our Week 7, Wednesday 30 May, at our school assembly. 

 

Boys Rock Group Mr Nelson is putting together a boys singing Rock Group. This is for boys in Years 4 to 7. They will be performing at our Inaugural Arts Evening on Thursday 21 June. The boys rehearse every Friday from 2.15 to 2.45pm with Mr Nelson and Mrs Frazer in our music room. We would really appreciate your support in encouraging your child to be involved in this group. Date claimer: 21 June 6.00pm

Friday Mass at St Benedict's
We aim to have a celebration of Mass every second Friday in our hall at 9 am. On each occasion you are welcome to attend. We are aiming to build a community of parishioners at these celebrations. The building of a community is of course not what is visible behind the temporary fencing and machinery but rather the people who will be in the community well after these other things have moved on. Due to a number of factors, our first Mass for this term will be Friday 18th May.

P&F News  -  Email:  mangohillpandf@bne.catholic.edu.au  
Thanks to all for attending the first P&F meeting with our new Executive Committee. We are looking forward to a wonderful year together. Our next meeting is 6th June 2012. All welcome.

 

Woolworths Earn & Learn Program is back for 2012. Starting Wednesday 9th May. For every $10 spent at Woolworths you will receive 1 sticker. These will go onto sticker cards that will be in every classroom. Once the sticker cards are completed please place them in the collection box in the office. More cards will be kept in the office should you require them. The program closes 27th July and then the cards will be counted and sent back to Woolworths for educational materials including mathematics & English resources, science equipment, arts & crafts, sports gear etc. Thank you for your support and Happy Shopping.

If you cannot make it to a meeting but have any questions/suggestions please feel free to contact us at mangohillpandf@bne.catholic.edu.au.

Don't Forget...
Paul's Collect-A-Cap Promotion is still running
School stickers are for sale from the Office & Uniform Shop
St Benedict's Dinner has been set for Saturday, 20 October

St Benedict's College, Mango Hill – Secondary Enrolments
Enrolments for Year 8 2013, Year 8 2014; and Years 7 & 8 2015 are all still open; however, places are filling fast. Interested parents are invited to visit the website www.stbenedictscollege.edu.au or contact 3385 8888 for an enrolment package or other enrolment information.

Enrolment interviews for parents who have submitted their application forms and application fee for 2013 will commence shortly and continue throughout Terms 2 and 3. Parents enrolling in 2014 and beyond will be contacted to arrange an interview once all of the interviews for 2013 have been completed. Interviews will be held on site in the temporary secondary college office situated at St Benedict's Primary School. All enquiries most welcome.

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The High Ropes Course at our Year 5 Camp at Maranatha Camp Site