2023 Term 3 Week 10
'Read, Grow, Inspire - what a wonderful community event!
Yesterday we took time to acknowledge the importance of reading as our children dressed up as their favourite book character at our St Joseph’s Book Parade. It was the first time since pre-covid we have been able to come together as a school community to celebrate Reading at our St Joseph’s Parade and Book Fair. Earlier this term we commenced Book Week Celebrations with a live performance and numerous Library activities.
St Joseph’s has always celebrated reading as a gateway to imagination and knowledge. It allows children to explore different worlds, meet new characters, and learn valuable lessons. By encouraging children to read more, we are nurturing their curiosity and creativity.
The students' participation at the book parade was truly awe-inspiring, and the characters portrayed were incredibly diverse. The event was a resounding success, thanks to the unwavering support of all parents and carers who provided moral support and helped in creating well thought out costumes. It was a day filled with joy and wonder for students, parents, and staff alike. The children enjoyed viewing staff having fun revisiting childhood memories as they came dressed as ‘Mr Men and Little Miss characters.’
A huge thanks to Mrs Galiazzo and her wonderful Library Monitors for organising such an important event!
A Fun Way to Finish the Term!
A further reminder our ‘FUN AND FITNESS FAIR', our major school fundraiser will take place at North Park this Friday 22 September, a great way to finish the term and at the same time contribute funds to important projects happening at Joeys.
- A final reminder to please fill out the 'permission form' via the COMPASS invite.
- We would further encourage further donations via the Sponsorship Card which was sent out last week.
- For the very first time at St Joseph’s we have our SRC organising a COLOUR RUN for students who wish to be involved. We will also have a pizza lunch for each child. Further details below-
The scheduled events include
- 9.30 am students walk to North Park.
- 10.00 am rotational activities commence.
- 11.30 am pizza lunch.
- 12.00 pm classes take turns for the colour-run.
- 1.00 pm students make their way back to school / parents are able to take students home from North Park.
- 1.30 pm on return to school students change into their spare casual clothes.
Privilege Students
Congratulations to the following students Clayton S, Levi C, Oliver F Grace M, Ellie P and Alex F.
''Leaving a Lasting Impact!!''
Throughout this term, we have witnessed remarkable growth and progress in our students. Their enthusiasm for learning has been truly inspiring, and it is evident that they have embraced the challenges presented to them with open minds and hearts.
I would like to express my gratitude to the parents who have played a crucial role in supporting your child's education. Your involvement in activities such as the Fathers' Day Stall, attendance at Community Council meetings, and volunteering at the canteen has made a significant impact on our school community. Your unwavering support has fostered a sense of unity as evident at our 'Joey's Back to the 80's' concert and yesterday at the "Book Fair/Parade .
It is important to acknowledge the efforts of our dedicated staff. Their commitment to providing quality education both inside and outside the classroom has been commendable. They have gone above and beyond their duties to ensure that every student receives personalized attention and support.
As we reflect upon this term, it is clear that teamwork and cooperation are essential ingredients for success. Together, we have created an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We look forward to building upon these achievements in future terms.
In conclusion, I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to everyone involved in making this term a resounding success. Your contributions have not gone unnoticed or unappreciated. Let us continue working together towards creating an inclusive educational experience for all our students.
I wish our students, staff, parents and carers a relaxing and safe holiday!
May God bless you and your families,
Matthew Mullins
Principal
Religious Life of The School
Catholic Missions Month
Friday 13th October, we will raise money for Catholic Missions with SOCKTOBER. With their sports uniform, children are encourgaed to wear some fancy, funky, outrageous, cute or sporty socks, and donate a gold coin for Catholic Missions. We will also have a Prayer Focus in OLOF about Catholic Missions, which the Mini Vinnies are going to plan, organise and present to rest of the school. Naturally our school community are invited to the Prayer Focus, 2:20 pm in OLOF, and children are welcome to go home with their family member once they have returned to class after the Prayer Focus. You can go to https://www.socktober.org.au/ for more information and ideas.
Grandparents Prayer Focus
We will celebrate our Grandparents on Friday 27th October, in OLOF at 2:20 pm. We invite our loved and cherished grandparents to come and join us. However, for our grandparents who can not attend due to other commitments, they're working, live away from Goulburn, are in a nursing home or are no longer with us, if you wish to send me an image of this grandparent, with their grandchild/ren, I will put together a slide to show, so all our grandparents can be seen and loved. If you email the image to sasha.cady@cg.catholic.edu.au by FRIDAY 20TH OCTOBER at the latest. Please respect I will not accept late ones, as I will need to spend the weekend organsing and preparing the presentation, and only images of grandparents who can not attend.
Canteen Roster
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Term 3 Dates |
Volunteers |
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Wednesday, 20th September |
Kim Conlon |
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Thursday, 21st September |
Julie Downey |
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Friday, 22nd September |
Julie Downey |
| Wednesday, 11th October | Term 4 |
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Thursday, 12th October |
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Friday, 13th October |
Josie Apps |
** Please note that the canteen will not be open during the second break on Thursday 21 September.
Canteen News
Our school canteen is open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Orders need to be placed by Qkr! before 8:30am on the day of order.
Unfortunately, we have had a number students forgetting to place orders and or forgetting lunches.
Whilst we understand accidents happen it does place a large strain on our canteen and office staff to assist in these situations.
To try to avoid this, please follow some of the steps below:
- How to order – place your order using the Qkr! app or write on a paper bag and send the order in with your child.
- Order on the app and confirm the date that you have selected is for the day you require.
- If your child is selecting the food please check it before you confirm the order (we now need to limit garlic bread to students as some were ordering up to 10 in one order)
- If your child is absent and no longer is required to receive the order please cancel prior to 8:30am on the day of order.
You can receive a Qkr credit note if you tap on the 3 lines at the top left of the home screen, select ‘my receipts’ and then select the order you wish to cancel. - If your child doesn’t have a lunch and they realise before 10:00am a phone call will be made to parents to ask them to bring lunch to school for them.
If you are unable we will provide your child with a basic sandwich (vegemite or cheese) and an IOU envelope will be sent home. - IOU’s - if your child brings home an IOU envelope please either return the envelope with cash payment or alternatively you can pay for it via Qkr using the “Canteen Outstanding Amounts”
- If you are unaware of the amount currently outstanding to your child please email canteen.sjglb@cg.catholic.edu.au and we can advise.
- There is a limit of $10 for over the counter purchases. Please do not send your child in with more than this as we will not accept $50 or $20 notes.
If you need to contact the school about lunch orders, please email canteen.sjglb@cg.catholic.edu.au or contact the school office 4821 3510 before 9:30 am.
If you are able to volunteer in the canteen please contact the office or email the canteen.sjglb@cg.catholic.edu.au with your availability.
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers, we really do appreciate your time.
Boorowa Touch Football and Netball Carnival
Don't forget that you will need to have a red sports shirt for Boorowa, not your usual house coloured shirt. They can be ordered on Qkr! through the Uniform Shop.
MacKillop Athletics Carnival
Annika Brown, Indie Champion and Noah Treloar represented Canberra/Goulburn at the MacKillop Athletics Carnival on Monday. All the students had a wonderful day, although it was a very warm 34 degrees! Further congratulations to Indie, who placed 3rd in Senior Girls discus and to Noah, who placed 1st in Senior Boys long jump! A huge personal achievement for these students, who will now represent MacKillop at the NSWPSSA Athletics carnival. We are so proud of you!
Fun and Fitness
Our fun and fitness day is almost upon us. We are very hopeful that this wind calms down for our colour run! A few reminders...
- Please wear old clothing and shoes, as they will get coloured powder on them.
- Please bring a towel and a change of casual clothes in a plastic bag for changing when we return to school.
- If you wish to collect your child from North Park, you may wish to cover your car seats to avoid the powder transferring.
We anticipate that the colour run will begin at 12 pm and conclude by 1 pm.
2024 Representative Sport
A reminder that the 2024 summer representative sports are beginning to open for registration for interested students currently in years 4 & 5 (2024 years 5 & 6). Sports currently open for boys and girls are cricket, touch football, basketball and tennis. Please see the attached information for all 4 sports. See Flyers below.
2024 School Swimming Carnival
Our School Swimming Carnival will be held on Monday 5th February 2024. Students in 2024 years 3-6 will be invited to attend. Please chat to your children over the holidays about which events they may wish to enter in (25m, 50m, non-swimmers). A Compass event will go out early term 4 to current years 2-5 for consent, payment and selection of events. Once students have opted into event, unfortunately we cannot facilitate further changes.
Soccer Sporting Achievement
Lara has had a massive few days with two presentation ceremonies. Lara was awarded golden boot in her representative team. Female Rising star award from the stfa association and team of the season for ages 12 to 14 years for 2023.
Rep Sports flyers for Year 5 and 6 2024
Term 3 dates 2023
Staff return Monday 17th July to Friday 22nd September.
Students return Tuesday 18th July to Friday 22nd September.
Term 4 dates 2023
Staff return Monday 9th October to Friday 15th December.
Students return Tuesday 10th October to Friday 15th December.
Week 10
Monday 18th September
MacKillop Athletics
Tuesday 19th September
Bookfair 8 am to 1 pm
Parade 9:15 am to 10:30 am
Thursday 21st September
Uniform shop is open 8:45 - 9:15 am
Playgroup in the hall 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Friday 22nd September
Fun and Fitness Day 9:30 am
Colour Run 12 noon
End of Term 3
Term 4
Week 1
Monday 9th October
Staff return
Tuesday 10th October
Students return, wearing sports uniform
Wednesday 11th October
Summer academic uniform
Thursday 12th October
Uniform shop is open 8:45 - 9:15 am
Week 2
Thursday 19th October
Uniform shop is open 8:45 - 9:15 am
Playgroup in the hall 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Friday 20th October
Boorowa Touch Football and Netball Carnival
Week 3
Thursday 26th October
Uniform shop is open 8:45 - 9:15 am
Playgroup in the hall 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Friday 27th October
School Assembly 1B 11:45 am in the hall
Grandparents Liturgy OLOF 2:20 pm OLOF
Community Council
With COVID restrictions now firmly in our past, the Community Council would like to encourage and welcome our St Joseph's community to meet in an informal and family friendly setting outside of school to get to know each other.
We are looking to hold a Picnic in the Park at the Adventure Playground in Victoria Park in Term 4. Please select a time and date that suits your family the best to assist in our planning.
It would be appreciated if survey responses can be completed by end of Term.
The survey can be found here Community Council Survey - Picnic in the Park
Community Council Meetings
The next Community Council Meeting will be held in term 4 in week 4,
Tuesday 31st October at 7 pm in the school Library.
Our second meeting in term 4 will be held in week 8,
Tuesday 28th November at 7 pm in the school Library.
All are welcome to attend!
Hi everyone!
Don't forget to check your summer uniforms!!
Students will return in term three wearing their summer uniforms. The first day back will be a Tuesday and students will be in their sports uniform. I will be filling orders up until next Thursday due to the fun and fitness fair on the last day of term.
All orders must be in before 9:30am Thursday, 21 September in order for you to receive them before the holidays. I will not be filling any orders again until school returns.
If you receive a uniform and need to exchange it, it must be in original packaging with the tag on in order for it to be returned.
Lauren
