Chappy News
Pantry Essentials Hampers
This term we have given away four pantry essentials hampers to school families (to the value of $20), thanks to Vinnies. The recipients have been Leni Innes, Arley Baker, Jace Gordon, and Mason Wade and their families. We will continue to give away hampers for the rest of the year, so please collect an entry form from the office if you haven’t already entered.
The purpose of this raffle is to help the school connect with families. Also, it allows us to promote the services of Vinnies and other organisations in Gympie who help those who are struggling. If you would like more information about these services, please contact me.
Feeding the Family for Less
Tuna is a cheap protein and full of essential vitamins and minerals. Here’s a tuna dinner recipe from taste.com.au that you could try:
Easy Tuna Caprese Pasta
Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Ingredients
500g packet gnocchi
425g can tuna in oil, flaked, oil reserved
1 red onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 long red chilli, seeded, thinly sliced
1 tbsp drained baby capers, rinsed
400g tomato medley mix, halved
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ a 220g tub bocconcini, drained, torn
½ cup fresh basil leaves
Method
- Cook gnocchi in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat reserved oil from tuna in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and chilli. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onion softens. Add capers. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute or until heated through. Add gnocchi, flaked tuna, and olive oil. Toss over low heat for 2 minutes or until heated through. Add bocconcini and half the basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with remaining basil. Serve.
Kids’ and Family School Holiday Activities
Golden Evenings 2024 is a tour of magical evenings across the Gympie region during June and July, with short films, music and more brought to you by the Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival. For more information, visit https://www.heartofgold.com.au/
Gympie Regional Gallery is hosting numerous art activities for kids during the school holidays. For more information, visit https://www.gympie.qld.gov.au/recreation-tourism/art-culture/gympie-regional-gallery/connect-with-the-gallery
Gympie Regional Libraries are offering a range of activities over the school holidays. For more information, visit https://library.gympie.qld.gov.au/
Gympie Pre-Loved Clothing + Rummage Market is on Saturday 22 June. For details, see Facebook.
Wheels on Mary 2024 is being held on Friday 28 June and is Gympie’s ultimate street party, with over 60 rally cars on display. For more information, visit https://www.gympie.qld.gov.au/events/event/863/wheels-on-mary-2024
Gympie Rally Rocks 2024 is a concert being held on Saturday 29 June, featuring country artist, Taylor Moss, and Gympie locals, Dan Horne and Linc Phelps. For more information, visit https://www.gympie.qld.gov.au/events/event/864/gympie-rally-rocks-2024
Gympie Night Market is a family-friendly evening in Gympie’s beautiful CBD on Friday 5 July. For details, see Facebook.
Gympie Tenpin Bowling & Entertainment is hosting a Super Hero Dress-Up Night on Saturday 6 July. For details, see Facebook.
Imbil Bull Bronc Barrels Buckle Series Round 2 is being held on Saturday 6 July. For details, see Facebook.
My role is to support the wellbeing of staff, students, parents, and others in our school community. If you ever need to have a chat or help with something, please contact me. I’m at school on Tuesday (8.30am-11.35am) and Thursday (9.30am-2.35pm), and I can also be contacted via email – rsdri0@eq.edu.au.
Hope you have a wonderful winter break,
Chappy Rachel