In this issue

Year 5

CO2 dragsters are cars used as miniature racing cars which are propelled by a carbon dioxide cartridge that is pierced to start the release of the gas. The cars typically race on an 18-metre track. They are used to demonstrate mechanical principles such as mass, force, acceleration, and aerodynamics.  

Two hooks (eyelets or screw eyes) linked to a string (usually monofilament fishing line) on the bottom of the car prevent the vehicle from losing control during launch. In a race, a laser scanner records the speed of the car at the end of its run. 

The Year 5 and 6 Students have had the opportunity to design, 3D print and race their CO2 Dragsters at the upcoming Queensland CO2 Dragster Challenge in the Division B Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Section. Entries are judged based on meeting the specifications of ingenuity, creativity, quality of presentation and of course, race results. 

Queensland CO2 Dragsters Challenge
13th – 14th September 2023
Bundaberg Technology Challenge
Venue Bundaberg North SHS 

Sports News 

Designated Year 5 and 6 students are busy training for the upcoming Bundaberg All Schools Touch Competition. Students have been training on Monday afternoons with Mr Higgins and the CQ Region Touch Development Officer, Candice. St John’s will have three teams competing on the 15th of September. 

School Musical – The Prize

The excitement is building!

Full dress rehearsal for our school musical was held last week.  The students enjoyed getting into their costumes and embraced the opportunity to get the feel for their characters!

Tickets are still available for purchase at the Moncrieff Entertainment Centre, during normal box office opening times (9.00am to 5.00pm) either in person, via phone or using the online ticketing service via the following link.

St John’s Lutheran School Musical Concert

LCAQD CHRISTMAS CARD DESIGN COMPETITION

Bishop Mark Vainikka invited students from all Lutheran Schools to assist with a Christmas Card Design to be sent to all the congregations, aged care facilities and schools of the Queensland District. This opportunity was well received from the students at St John’s Lutheran Primary School Bundaberg, with over 95 entries. Best wishes to all those who entered. We may just see one of our student designs on the front cover of the LCAQD Christmas Card for 2023. 

SSRC HAMPER DRIVE

This year St John’s SSRC have partnered with The Salvation Army’s Hamper Appeal in lead up to the Christmas period. We please ask that you consider donating non-perishable goods during Term 4 as part of this appeal. Further information will be sent out in Week 1 of Term 4. 

THE LOVE LANGUAGE OF GIFTS AND ACTS OF SERVICE 

These are two very tangible and outward signs of showing and giving love to others: gifts and acts of service. These very practical and effective ways of showing love help people to figure out how to connect with each other.  

Do you have a child or family member earning a treat or having their favourite food made for them? This person’s love language might be strong in gifts. What about a person who likes it when people helps with chores or school projects, this person’s love language might be strong in acts of service.  

There are many opportunities for everyone to give and receive gifts and acts of service.  We use them to thank those who have made contributions to our lives. These two love languages can be very visible but they don’t need to be big or expensive. There are some wonderfully simple ideas to encourage and connect with others through the means of giving gifts and acts of service. Acts of service can also be quite simple and meaningful: teaching them how to serve others by being involved in baking biscuits or making a meal. For children, knowing you’ll partner with them, can make a big connection difference! We know that when we meet our child’s need for love, we are helping to fill their love tank. God bless you as you grow, encourage and explore the different ways to connect with those in your family.  

Extracted from ‘The love language of gifts and acts of service’ – GROW MINISTRIES LCA CHILD YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRIES  

Wishing our families, a wonderfully safe, blessed, restful and replenishing spring holiday over the two-week school break. We look forward to our final term for the school year. 

BOOK WEEK – Read, Grow, Inspire!

Book week at St John’s gave the students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of reading.  The week was spent celebrating books and Australian authors and illustrators by highlighting the importance of reading.  What a wonderful opportunity to encourage our young people to read and enjoy themselves.

Each year, across Australia, The CBCA brings children and books together celebrating Children’s Book Week. During this time St John’s and Dymocks came together for one glorious week to celebrate Australian Children’s Literature.

The theme for this year’s CBCA Book Week was ‘Read, Grow, Inspire’.

Spartans Football Program 2024 

Find information below regarding expressions of interest for the Spartans Football Program 2024.

P&F Father’s Day Raffle

Congratulations to the winners of our Father’s Day Raffle:

• Amarli Borch
• Alesia Smith
• Hannah Roll
• Toby & Tiffany Fyfe
• J Nicholas (Duke)
• M Howard
• Archer & Ashton Anderson
• Narelle Lowes

St John’s Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Vacation Care Program is on again during the September holidays!

The below link includes details pertaining to the Vacation Care Program. These holidays, some and very exciting excursions and incursions are planned, so make sure you get your bookings in quickly!

OSHC Vacation Care Program – Vacation Care September 23

For all bookings and enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Barb Thom on 0409 759 831 or email stjohns.oshc@qlecs.org.au