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Dear Parents and Carers,
I am not sure about you, but this term has flown by!
Sadly this week we farewelled Mrs Carol Saul. Carol has been a much loved and treasured member of staff at St Joseph’s for the past 25 years. She has helped approximately 2500 students while she has been at our school and has been a wonderful Learning Support Aide. Carol has decided to retire and we wish her all the best in the next chapter of her life, our school will miss her terribly.
Family Engagement Meeting
Our Family Engagement Meeting has now been scheduled for Thursday the 22nd of March from 6.30pm till 7.30pm in our school library. We would love to see you come along and have a say in the direction of our school.
Pupil Free Day
Please note that the first day of Term 2, Monday the 19th of April will be a Pupil Free Day. Our teachers will be undertaking Professional Learning in the Religious Education Curriculum and the Religious Literacy of our students.
The National Catholic Safeguarding Standards
At St Joseph’s we are committed to building a child-safe culture and to advance the safety of children and vulnerable adults. There are 10 National Safeguarding Standards which we are expected to comply in, these include:
- Committed leadership, governance and culture
- Children are safe, informed and participate
- Partnering with families, carers and communities
- Equity is promoted and diversity is respected
- Robust human resource management
- Effective complaints management
- Ongoing education and training
- Safe physical and online environments
- Continuous improvement
- Policies and procedures support child safety
Child safety and protection is of paramount importance and something that we work hard to achieve at our school.
Stage 1 of the Mud Kitchen
Last week the first part of our new mud kitchen was installed. Our children are really enjoying the transformation of the playground and new play spaces. Kinder have had a ball making sand milkshakes, cakes and all sorts of goodies.
Easter Hat Parade and Liturgy
Today for our last day of term we celebrated our Easter Liturgy. We then worked on creating some fantastic Easter Hats for our Easter Hat Parade. We are so happy to be welcoming back our parents onto the grounds and were so glad that you could join us for the parade and raffle draw. Thank you to all of the families that supported our Year 6 fundraising efforts. Congratulations to our raffle winners;
Will Irwin (K), Mrs Minett and Ben Linehan (Yr 1)
Enrolments now open
Our Kinder 2022 enrolments are now open, if you are planning on sending your child to Kinder next year or know someone who is interested in coming to our beautiful school please contact the office for a school tour with Mrs Hunt and an enrolment pack.
Please join me in saying a prayer for all of those who are not celebrating Easter the way that they had hoped this year.
God Bless
Prime Minister Award
‘ Being a steward of creation’, ‘trying your best’, ‘speaking with kindness’ and ‘ being a responsible learner’ are some of the qualities that teachers consider when awarding ‘Prime Minister’ at our weekly assembly. It is an acknowledgement of the student’s efforts and they have the privilege of wearing the badge with honour, of suggesting a focus the school can work on, award Gotchas to other students at lunch time as well as earning Gotchas for themselves. Congratulations to Charlotte Barry, Week 10.
MJR Awards
Mary MacKillop Award
This award is presented to one student each term that consistently goes above and beyond to put the needs of others first. This award is founded on one of the most motivating and known sayings of Saint Mary MacKillop “never see a need without doing something about it” (1871). We present this award to someone who follows in Saint Mary’s footsteps by reaching out to the most needy and vulnerable in our school community. Congratualations to Jake Guppy for Term 1. Also a special Principal's award was presented to Maria Fresen who received this award last year. Maria continues to live the Spirit of Mary MacKillop by always caring for and helping others. Well done to you both.
Holy Week Liturgy
Best book borrowers!
Here our students who have borrowed the most books this term.
New Baby Congratulations......
Congratulations to Michael and Melissa Zielke on the arrival of thier new baby girl, Aylah, born on the 27th February. Little sister for Alex (Kinder) and new cousin for Tye Galea (5) and Max Galea (3).
Winter Uniform Changeover
Uniform Changeover is Monday of Week 3 in Term 2. All uniform items e.g. tunics, shorts, shirts, pants, polo shirts, jumpers and jackets are to be purchased from the school. Order forms are available from the school office and phone orders are accepted.
There are also pre-loved items available from the clothing pool. If you have any outgrown uniform items that you are able to donate, these will be gratefully accepted at the office. Please note boys trousers must not have cargo pockets and fleecy trackpants are not allowed. Please see the following excerpt from our school uniform policy outlining requirements.
Girls Winter Uniform: Tartan pinafore OR Navy Gabardine slacks. A long-sleeved “Midford Blue” school shirt (stand-up collar) is worn under the pinafore. Navy V-neck school jumper with microfibre jacket (each with school logo) for cold weather.
Black leather, traditional style school shoes that can be polished, with short (above the ankle) grey socks or grey tights.
Boys Winter Uniform: “Midford Blue” long sleeved school shirt (stand-up collar). Grey Midford permanent-press trousers. Navy V-neck school jumper with microfibre jacket (each with school logo) for cold weather.
Black, leather, traditional-style shoes that can be polished, with short (above the ankle) grey socks.
Sport Uniform: Navy blue microfibre tracksuit (Midford) can be worn over the top of sports uniform during Winter. Navy blue polo shirt with gold trim (with school logo). Navy Midford shorts(boys) or tailored shorts (girls). Sport shoes with short (above the ankle - not anklets) white socks.
Parents are requested to provide a note of explanation should a child be unable to wear part of the uniform.
Tissues for Term 2
In preparation for winter months ahead, could all students please bring in box of Tissues on their return in Term 2. Thank you
Term 2 - Week 1 Monday 19 April Tuesday 20 April |
Students return |
Week 2 Tues 27 April |
Dio Cross Country |
Week 3 Mon 3 May - Fri 7 May Mon 3 May - Wed 5 May |
Year 6 Camp to Coffs Harbour |
Week 4 Tues 11 May |
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Week 6 Fri 27 May |
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Will Irwin turns 6; Caitlin Lyon, Aubrey Rees, Hallie Forbes and Colebee Hollis turn 7; Kaii Macmillan turns 8; Will Robinson turns 9; Sienna White and Sam Raison turn 10.