Term 3 Week 2 - July 30th, 2024
- From The Principals Desk
- "You Can Do It!" Awards
- Sharing the Gospel
- Grandparents Day
- Curriculum News
- Leadership Day - Year 5
- Rewards Day - Term 2
- SRC Representatives - Term 3
- Sports News
- Library News
- General News
- Canteen News
- School Fees
- Compass Help for Parents
- Parish News
- Health and Wellbeing
- Community Sports News
- Our Sponsors
From The Principals Desk
Dear Parents and Carers,
We have had a great first week of school to begin term 3, with a definite highlight being yesterday afternoon with our very successful and enjoyable Grandparents Day! It is always wonderful to have our families in attendance for events and activities at the school. We began with a liturgy organised and presented by Mrs James and our Year 2 class, the church was at full capacity! Then we were blessed by a beautiful afternoon for our kite making activity on the bottom oval. We express our sincerest gratitude to our family members and grandparents for joining us for what was a wonderful afternoon!
CJ Shaw Concert - Thursday
We are looking forward to our Lismore Catholic Schools Office funded concert with local musician CJ Shaw on Thursday morning. All students will enjoy the concert on Thursday morning, which will then be followed up with CJ workshopping with the Stage 2 students as they begin to co-construct a Bike Safety song that will be recorded over the coming weeks. We will keep you abreast of the development of this exciting project throughout the term. Our students will be working with CJ to promote bike safety throughout the schools in our diocese.
Zone Athletics Carnival - Friday
We congratulate all students who have qualified for the Zone Athletics Carnival this Friday at Cudgen and wish them all the very best as they compete against other students from Catholic Schools across the Tweed Region. Good luck team!
Parent Teacher Interviews - Tuesday and Thursday Week 3
As you would be aware we have our Parent Teacher interviews taking place next week. Bookings have been open to parents since the holidays. You will notice that we have changed the format of the interviews this semester:
- We are holding them over two evenings
- Interview times have been lengthened to 15 minutes
- Interviews will take place in the assembly room and in classrooms to alleviate noise; Tuesday K,1 & 2 in the assembly room, 3, 4, 5 & 6 in their classrooms.
Thursday 3, 4, 5 & 6 in the assembly room, K, 1 & 2 in their classrooms.
If you haven’t booked your time please do so at your earliest convenience! We hope that everyone has had the opportunity to carefully read your child/ren’s reports available through Compass prior to the interview.
Regional Public Speaking Competition - Thursday 8th August
We wish our School Public Speaking Competition winners all the very best for the upcoming Regional Competition. I’m sure that you have all been practising and are ready to impress the adjudicators with your confident and creative presentations! Good luck to Dustin Casagrande, James Polson, Clara Polson, Harriet Stovold, Will Polson, Pippa Bourke, Bella Higgins and Max Bourke! I look forward to spending the day supporting you.
Peace and Blessings,
Jason Clarke
Principal
Teaching Attendance!
On-time to school means your child is on track to unleash their potential.
Arriving on time to school is a fundamental aspect of a child's educational experience and plays a crucial role in unlocking their full potential. Here are several reasons why being on time to school is important for a child's academic and personal development:
- Consistent Learning Opportunities. Being on time ensures that your child doesn't miss the beginning of lessons, announcements, or important information shared at the start of the school day. This consistency in attendance provides a steady flow of learning opportunities.
- Establishing a Routine. Timely arrival helps children establish a morning routine, promoting organisation and time management skills. Consistent routines contribute to a sense of stability and preparedness for the day's activities.
- Reduced Disruptions. Arriving on time minimises disruptions for both the child and the class. Late arrivals can interrupt the flow of lessons and can be distracting for the child and their peers.
- Building Respect for Punctuality. Punctuality is a valuable life skill. By consistently arriving on time to school, children develop a sense of responsibility.
"You Can Do It!" Awards
Kinder
Jett Everton for Confidence and having a Growth Mindset.
Dustin Casagrande for Confidence and having a Growth Mindset.
Year 1
Zephyr Walker for Persistence and Giving Effort.
Bella Moore for Confidence and showing “I Can Be Independent.”
Year 2
Tate Bannister for Getting Along and being Socially Responsible.
Revie Cambridge for Getting Along and being Socially Responsible.
Year 3
Linkin Macdonald for Confidence and Working Tough.
Carter Alexander for Confidence and Giving Effort.
Year 4
Xavier Workman for Persistence, Giving Effort and Working Tough.
Will Owen for Persistence, Giving Effort and Working Tough.
Year 5
Lalyta Brockbank for displaying Persistence and Working Tough.
Zoe Lindsay for displaying Persistence and Giving Effort.
Year 6
Eadie Workman for Confidence and Taking A Risk.
Indi Asanuma for Organisation, Planning Her Time and Setting Goals.
WEEK 1 - Term 3
Sharing the Gospel
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs Hughes and family as her beloved father passed away yesterday.
GOD MOMENT
When Lola thought about her actions and said sorry to her friend. Their hearts became happy again.
Grandparents Day
Side by side or far apart,
our Grandparents are always in our hearts.
What a wonderful afternoon we had here at St Joseph's for our incredible grandparents. Our beautiful Year 2 students presented a heartfelt liturgy in our church followed by some Kite Making in the playground.
We were blown away by how many grandparents showed up. We always love having our grandparents come in so we can show them how much we adore them.
Thank you to our Year 2 students and families for a wonderful afternoon.
Curriculum News
Write On Writing Competition
Each year the NSW government conducts a writing competition for students in Years 1-6. The challenge is to write a 500-word imaginative text using the image below. Schools are only allowed to enter one writing sample per stage. Students are asked to submit their creative text to their teacher. Multiple submissions are reviewed and the most creative gets submitted for the competition.
Congratulations to all of the students who participated in the competition this year.
Stage 3 Participation Award - Pearl Wilkinson and Indi Asanuma
Stage 3 Finalist - Ivy Hunt
Stage 2 Finalist - Will Polson
Stage 1 Finalist - Clara Polson
We certainly have some amazing creative writers at St Joseph's. Good luck to the finalists.
High Potential Learners at St Joseph's
Congratulations to Kobi Buckroyd and Ivy Hunt for completing their High Potential Learners course. Kobi and Ivy have learning online with a high school teacher each week to learn Stage 4-based curriculum content. Kobi was learning Year 7 and 8 Mathematics concepts and Ivy was being challenged at the high school level in English. They have both achieved outstanding results.
We would also like to congratulate Levi Campbell (Mathematics), Nate Linkins (English) and Imogen Rudman (English) who have qualified to participate in the next round of High Potential Learners from St Joseph's. We know you will enjoy the challenge of learning high school content and concepts.
Leadership Day - Year 5
"Leadership is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way."
With these powerful words setting the tone, Year 5 students commenced their Leadership Training for being leaders of our school next year. Guided by Mrs Quinn & Mrs Martin, they embarked on a journey of learning and development through various fast paced, engaging activities.
Throughout the day, students eagerly tackled practical challenges and worked together on problem-solving exercises, showcasing their teamwork and critical thinking skills. Theoretical sessions deepened their understanding of leadership principles, sparking insightful conversations about what it means to lead effectively.
The energy and dedication displayed by our Year 5 students today highlight their readiness to step up as future leaders within our school community. This program aims to empower them with the tools and confidence to make a positive impact in their roles.
We are nurturing capable and compassionate leaders who will shape the future of St. Joseph’s Primary and beyond.
An awesome day was had by all!
Rewards Day - Term 2
SRC Representatives - Term 3
Last Friday we thanked our outgoing SRC representatives for their dedication and hard work throughout Semester 1. Their commitment to representing their peers and fostering a spirit of cooperation has truly made a difference in our school.
Thank you to all our representatives:
Year 6 - Lani Smith
Year 5 - Misha Reed
Year 4 - Tahan Heterick
Year 5 - Hamish Walsh
We welcomed our SRC for Semester 2.
Year 6 - Bella Higgins
Year 5 - Will Hoffman
Year4 - Xavier Workman
Year 3 - Kobe Robinson
Together they are looking forward to another successful and rewarding semester at St Joseph’s!
Sports News
DIOCESAN DISCUS STUDENTS:
Congratulations to the following students who have placed in Discus for the Tweed Zone! Students were measured by either their PE teacher or athletics coaches and these measurements were submitted across the 8 Catholic Schools to determine the top three to progress on to Diocesan in Coffs Harbour in week 4 Friday 16th August.
Bailey Clarkson – 1st Jnr Boys multi-class
Esther Cambridge – 3rd Jnr Girls
Ace Colleton – 2nd Jnr Boys
Shelby Walsh – 1st Jnr Girls
Xavier Workman – 1st Jnr Boys
Ivy Hunt – 1st Snr Girls
Blake Stuart – 1st Snr Boys
We wish all 7 students the best of luck as they prepare for their upcoming competition in Coffs Harbour!
ZONE 1500M RACE:
Last Thursday 12 students competed in the 1500m Zone race at St Joseph’s College Banora Point. Congratulations to all who ran and gave it their all!
Junior Boys: Sam Stovold & Kobe Robinson
Junior Girls: Esther Cambridge & Sierra Casagrande
11Yr Boys: Misha Reed & Jaxon Mann
11Yr Girls: Lyla McMahan & Imogen Rudman
Senior Boys: Max Bourke & Caleb Bourke
Senior Girls: Ava Hunt & Indi Asanuma
ZONE ATHLETICS TEAM:
Congratulations to the following students who are part of the St Joseph’s Athletics team:
Boys: Tate Bannister, Ali, Leo Asanuma, William Polson, Kobe Robinson, Luca Anderson, Bailey Clarkson, Xavier Workman, Sam Stovold, Kaeden Jandura, Misha Reed, Jaxon Mann, Hamish Walsh, Blake Stuart, Nakoha Heterick, Caleb Bourke, Archie Anderson, Luke Stovold, Noah Bowley, Carter Alexander, Nate Linkins, Ace Colleton, Brock Sasse and Max Bourke.
Girls: Mia McMahon, Millie Anderson, Poppy Cudmore, Sierra Casagrande, Ayla Bourke, Annabel Casey, Shelby Walsh, Ruby Carter, Bonnie Lindsay, Ivy Hunt, Layla Walsh, Indigo Cleak, Lani Smith, Aria Dunning, Violet Williams, Indi Asanuma, Ava Bray, Lyla McMahon, Esther Cambridge and Imogen Rudman.
Please note that students who competed at our school carnival as an 8Yr, 9Yr or 10Yr are now combined into the “Junior Age division”. The top two progress for all events other than the 100m track event (the 100m event is an individual age division and takes the top three for this event). Some students may have come first and even broken a school record but were not the top two in that Junior Age division.
We wish all competitors the best of luck this Friday and hope they enjoy their experience competing and representing their school at Zone level!
AFL AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM:
In just under two week’s time (Thursday 15th August – week 4) there will be an AFL After School Program commencing on the Mt St Patrick school oval! It will run for six weeks – every Thursday from 3.20pm – 4.20pm. St Joseph’s students may get on the bus at the end of their school day (teachers on bus duty will help them to know what bus they need to catch) and it will take the students to Mt St Patrick’s where an AFL coach will greet them from the bus and walk them to the oval. Parents may choose to test the first session for free or scan the “Register” QR Code to pay for the program. This year there will be two programs taking place simultaneously to cater to the older students as well as the younger students. It’s a great way to be active after school without committing to a full season of sport! Students in Kinder to Year 6 got to sample some of the fun games in PE last week when coach Lee came to show us just how much fun AFL can be!
Library News
Book Club brochures have gone home with your child today.
All orders, either online LOOP orders or payment via the office need to be in by Friday, 16th August. (Week 4)
FYI : Challenge closes for student entries on Friday 23 August 2024.
Students in Years 3-6 will need to ensure they are recording all books read on the PRC Student Site.
(See link below)
Please let Mrs Fraser know if you are having any difficulties. Good Luck!
General News
School photos can still be ordered up until this Friday, 2nd August.
See below to complete your online order.
Canteen News
Canteen Roster Coordinator Needed
Please consider assisting with this important volunteer role:
- creating and sending out the canteen roster once per term (template and volunteer contact details supplied.)
- being a point of contact for volunteers re: roster queries.
- support is provided by the school office and our canteen coordinator, no experience necessary.
- minimum of 1 term commitment.
Please contact the office if you can help.
School Fees
Term 3 fees have been issued on Compass and are due by the end of Week 9. If you have any fees queries, please feel free to contact Jacinda in the office.
Thank you!
Compass Help for Parents
Parish News
Tuesday 30 July Parish Office Closed
5:30 pm - Mass
Wednesday 31 July Parish Office Closed
Friday 2 August 9:30 am - Legion of Mary | Parish Meeting Centre
Saturday 3 August 9:00 am - Rosary
4:30 PM - ROSARY
5:00 PM - VIGIL MASS - Please note: change of time
Sunday 4 August 8:30 am - Rosary
9:00 am - Mass
10:00 am - Parish Cuppa | Morning Tea
Health and Wellbeing
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