2025 Term 3 Week 8
Loving God,
We give thanks for our Confirmation students as they prepare for this important step in their faith journey.
Send your Holy Spirit to guide and strengthen them, filling their hearts with wisdom, courage, and joy.
May they grow in love for You and in service to others, living as true witnesses of Christ in the world.
Bless their families, teachers, and sponsors who walk beside them with care and encouragement.
Grant that this sacred day may deepen their faith and inspire them to follow Jesus with open hearts.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
This display, set up just outside our front office, is a beautiful reminder of the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation and the special journey our students are preparing to take.
Strengthening Catholic Education Together
We are very excited to welcome our CECG Executive Director David de Carvalho tomorrow. David brings with him a wealth of experience, having served in senior leadership roles with ACARA, NESA, and the National Catholic Education Commission, as well as in government and Catholic education.
In accepting his appointment, David shared his enthusiasm for working closely with leaders, staff, parish priests, and families across the Archdiocese to continue offering the gift of Catholic education—one that provides not only excellent academic outcomes, but also a Christ-centred vision of life and learning.
Representing Our School and Region with Pride
We are very proud of Carter, Sasha, and Bonaventure on their outstanding achievement in being selected for the Northern Region team. They will represent St Joseph’s and our region at the Archdiocesan Public Speaking Competition in Cootamundra. We wish them the very best as they step up to this exciting challenge and know they will give their very best.
Father’s Day Stall – Thank You
A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful volunteers for helping the students select the perfect gifts for their dads—your efforts never go unnoticed! Thanks to your support, we have already raised an amazing $2,679.
We look forward to the Kinder Blue Assembly on Friday!
Congratulations Ella-Rose & Peppa!
A huge congratulations to Ella-Rose Gerstner and Penelope Hennessy for the fantastic job they did on the radio recently, reading out the weather. They spoke with confidence and even shared a little about what they enjoy doing in their spare time and their involvement in school life.
It’s a great achievement to be able to speak live on air—I agree with the presenters they may have someone take their jobs very soon!
Privilege Students
Ayumi S, Luca V, Jordan A, Alexander F-M, Mitchell W and Billie B
May God bless you and your families
Matthew Mullins,
Principal
Confirmation
Confirmation sessions continue this week. 4pm in the Brigid's (old school house next to Ss' Peter & Paul's Cathedral), 11th September. Please remember to bring the red folder, pencil cases and any notes/paper work eg: copy of Baptismal certificate, Saint's name, Sacramental Mass preference etc.
Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn Cricket Trials will be held for students currently in Years 3 to 5 - No current year 6 students are eleigble for these trials as it is the pathway for 2026.
Students who have representative experience in Cricket are encouraged to trial.
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Time: 9:30am sign on for 10:00am start
Venue: Taylor Park, Queanbeyan
Cost: $15 per trialist
Registration: Via the CSNSW Sport Portal
For further information please visit the CECG Sport Webpage: https://www.sport.cg.catholic.edu.au/nominations
Walkathon – A Day of Fun and Community
As you would be aware, we are very excited about our upcoming Walkathon on the final day of this term. During the “Walk of Fun,” there will be a range of planned activities and a BBQ for everyone to enjoy.
If any parents are able to assist our staff on the day, please let the front office know. Your support is always greatly appreciated!
Father's Day Stall, Thank you to our volunteers!We are so grateful to our amazing families who donated presents and volunteers who gave their time to help students choose the perfect Father’s Day gifts. Your generosity and support made a real difference, helping us raise an incredible $2,679!
Thanks to Shannon Wykes, Ellen Hancock, Nyssa Grant, Kylie Wade, Kerri-Anne Knight, Alicia Alex and Lads Alex, Tegan Cohen, Megan Delaney, Tahlia Price, Tess Headley, Jude Bogg, Pru Martin, Alyssa Brown, Annika Brown and Brooke Webster.
Meeting from last Night
At our meeting last night, Father Michael Lim spoke about the vital link between the parish and our schools. He shared how fortunate he feels to be in Goulburn, a place rich in the history of Catholic education and parish life. Father Michael also expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to work closely with all three Catholic schools in Goulburn, strengthening the bond between parish and school communities.
Term 4
Combined Community Council Meeting –
Father Michael Lim has asked for all parents from out three Catholic Schools:Trinity Catholic College, Ss' Peter and Pauls and St Joseph's to come together for a joint meeting. This will be held on Tuesday, 21 October from 6:30–7:30 pm at the Presbytery. ( Verner Street near the Cathedral) This will serve as our first meeting for Term 4. The theme will be the Parish Strategic Plan. All parents and carers are welcome.
Canteen Roster Term 3 and Term 4
| Wednesday, 10 September | |
| Thursday, 11 September | |
| Friday, 12 September | Beth and Amy |
| Wednesday, 17 September | |
| Thursday, 18 September | Alicia Alex |
| Friday, 19 September |
Beth and Amy Last day of canteen |
| Wednesday, 24 September | NO CANTEEN |
| Thursday, 25 September | SAUSAGE SIZZLE WALKATHON |
| Friday, 26 September | Pupil free day |
| Wednesday, 15 October | Term 4 |
| Thursday, 16 October | |
| Friday, 17 October | Leonie Drew |
Canteen News
Volunteers most welcome, please email the canteen canteen.sjglb@cg.catholic.edu.au
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.
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.
Term Dates for 2025
TERM 3
Tuesday, 22 July 2025 - Thursday 25 September 2025
TERM 4
Tuesday, 14 October 2025 - Thursday 18 December 2025
Week 8
Thursday, 11 September
Confirmation Prep 4pm
Friday, 12 September
Peer Support 10.30 to 11am
Kinder Blue Assembly 11.45am hall
Week 9
Monday, 15 September
Reflection Day for Confirmation
Friday, 19 September
Peer Support 10.30 to 11am
5 Blue Assembly 11.45am in the hall
Last day of canteen for Term 3
Saturday, 20 September
Confirmation
Week 10
Sunday, 21 September
Confirmation 10am
Wednesday, 24 September
MacKillop Athletics
No canteen
Thursday, 25 September
Fundraiser Walkathon, no canteen, sausage sizzle
End of Term 3
Friday, 26 September
Pupil free day
NR Spirituality Day
Term 4, Week 1
Monday, 13 October
Pupil Free Day, Staff training
Tuesday, 14 October
Summer uniform, sports day uniform, students return
Friday, 17 October
6B Assembly 11.45am in the hall
Community Council Trivia night
Week 2
Tuesday, 21 October
Combinded schools Community Council meeting 6.30pm
(Verner St)
Friday, 24 October
Kinder Red Assembly 11.45am in the hall
UNIFORM SHOP NEWS
The uniform shop will be open Thursday afternoons from 2:30pm - 3:30pm this term.
If you need to arrange a time outside of this please let me know.
Online orders made before 8:30pm will be filled and sent home the same day where possible.
Please look at your summer uniforms and check sizes and order before the end of term 3, ready for term 4, only 2 and a half weeks to go.
If you haven't received an order within 48 hours please contact me via email uniform.sjglb@cg.catholic.edu.au asap.
If you need to return an item it must be unworn, in original condition with tags on and with its packaging.
Thanks so much,
Lauren
On Wednesday 1 October we’ve got In the Zone—a high-energy hip-hop dance show that mixes gaming technology with incredible live performance. It’s fun, interactive, and perfect for kids and parents to enjoy together. Tickets are just $15.
