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Welcome to St Paul’s Lutheran Primary School. The school was established to provide a high quality education within a safe and caring Christian environment.
At St Paul’s, there is a feeling that we are all part of an extended family. Our teachers, parents and students work together to make that feeling of belonging a reality. We hope that you, through your personal interest, involvement and cooperation with us, will come to feel very much part of our school community.
At St Paul's, we welcome prospective parents and families to visit us and take a free, no obligation tour of our facilities. These can be arranged during business hours, either during term time or over the school holiday periods. You are also welcome to visit us at our annual Open Day. In 2012, this will be held on Wednesday 24th October 2012, from 9.00 am to 11.00 am.
Love
Forgiveness
Compassion
Justice
Humility
Appreciation
Service
Hope
Courage
Quality
Christ is the model on whom our values are based and we take comfort in knowing that when we fall short, He forgives us. This free forgiveness is referred to as God’s Grace and is a key doctrine of the Lutheran Church and its schools.
A strong Pastoral Care program is extended to the students through its values program. This along with the Life Long Qualities of Learners is embedded into the curriculum. In addition to this, teachers endeavour to impart the importance of caring about others not just at school but around the world. Students actively support a sponsor child overseas and other charitable fund raising initiatives.
The school’s Christian Studies course aims to inculcate a love for others and for God. Students attend weekly chapel and have daily class devotions. The services of the School Pastor (Chaplain) are available for students and their families wanting someone to share their burdens. The school’s church community has a prayer circle that is open to including support for school families.
Teachers conduct their lessons in an environment that is calm, happy and caring. Students are encouraged to respect other people, places and themselves in a disciplined way. Teachers guide their students socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually as well as educationally. Positive reinforcement is employed to encourage students to make good choices. Warnings are issued before sanctions are applied.
Transport Options
Bus Services The school is serviced by a variety of bus companies that spread throughout the region sponsored by a state government bus fare subsidy scheme. For more information about this bus fare assistance scheme, please refer to the information at the bottom of this page. Suburbs covered through bus services are: Banksia Beach (BIC) Beachmere (CBL) Bellmere (various) Bongaree (BIC) Bracalba (Chr) Bribie Island (BIC) Burpengary (KBL) Caboolture (various) Caboolture South (CBL) D'Aguilar (Chr) Donnybrook (CtoC) Elimbah (both CBL and CtoC) Meldale (CtoC) Moodlu (Chr) Morayfield (various) Ningi (BIC) Sandstone Point (BIC) Toorbul (CBL) Upper Caboolture (CBL) Wamuran (both Chr and CtoC) Woodford (Chr) Woorim (BIC) Key: BIC = Bribie Island Coaches ph 3408 2562 CBL = Caboolture Bus Lines ph 5495 4744 CtoC = Coast to Country (trading as Greg's Bus and Coach) ph 5496 6589 Chr = Christensen Bus and Coach ph 5497 1478 KBL = 5498 6466 Pedestrian access / Car park / Car pooling Some students are dropped in Toohey Street at the Grace Lutheran College car park and walk to St Pauls along the linking pathway. There is also a gateway on the northern boundary of the school that allows pedestrian access from Parish Road. Many families choose to drop children at school by car. Car pooling is encouraged. Bicycle St Paul's provides a bike rack for students who travel to school by bicycle. This is located behind Block 1; currently in use as the Uniform Shop. Bus Fare Assistance Program The government sponsored Bus Fare Assistance Scheme is administered on behalf of the non-government school sector by the Queensland Catholic Education Commission. Applications can only be submitted online and communication with parents will be via email. There are two websites where applications can be made: www.qcec.qld.catholic.edu.au Click on the Catholic Education tab, followed by Student Assistance. Then choose the form at the top of the page. www.aisq.qld.edu.au Click on the Student Travel Assistance icon at the top of the home page. Then choose the form at the top of the page.
Feature Story
Young riders win big
Horse-riding is becoming more and more popular amongst the children at St Paul’s Lutheran Primary School, with the number of children competing in local gymkhanas increasing dramatically.
At the Pine Rivers Pony Club’s Sporting Gymkhana last weekend, four young St Paul’s children had fun winning ribbons in the wet and muddy conditions, and were awarded overall trophies in their age groups.
Hayley Smith is just in Year 1, but she won the overall trophy for Age 6 and under. Together with her friends Taylah and Ebony, and big sister Kasey, the four children won two firsts and two thirds overall, and couldn’t keep the smiles from their faces.
“It’s really good to see the children getting out there and having some fun in the sun – or in the rain!” said Kerry Smith, mother to Hayley and Kasey. “And when they also win a ribbon or two, with their two-legged and four-legged friends, it’s even better!”
This last gymkhana follows on from the Caboolture Gymkhana last month, which saw eight children from St Paul’s Lutheran Primary competing. The ever-growing group of budding equestrians is looking forward to more competitions – and more fun with their friends, competing.
Principal's Message
Welcome to St Paul’s Lutheran Primary School. The school was established to provide a high quality education within a safe and caring Christian environment.
At St Paul’s, there is a feeling that we are all part of an extended family. Our teachers, parents and students work together to make that feeling of belonging a reality. We hope that you, through your personal interest, involvement and cooperation with us, will come to feel very much part of our school community.
Each student is treated as an individual and all are encouraged to reach their full potential educationally, socially, and physically in a caring and supportive environment. This only comes about when we all join together as a community with positive aims and purposes in mind.
St Paul's is a dynamic, innovative and exciting school where students are supported by highly dedicated staff within a positive and safe learning environment.
Please feel free to contact the school to arrange a visit and interview. We look forward to meeting you.
Anton Prinsloo
Principal
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