St Joseph's Primary School Laurieton eNewsletter

What's on Next Week - Term 2 Week 10

Term 3 Week 1 2023	School Events
Monday 17th July	Staff Development Day - Pupil Free Day Year 5 & 6 Library Canteen Day Guitar Lessons
Tuesday 18th July	First Day Back for Students 8:30-10:30 Uniform Shop Open Year 1 & 2 Library 3:15 Uniform Committee Meeting
Wednesday 19th July	Brass Lessons Kindergarten Library Confirmation Reflection Night 5 pm
Thursday 20th July	Sports Uniform
Friday 21st July	Year 3 & 4 Library Canteen 2:30-3:30 Uniform Shop Open
Upcoming Events	Term 3 Week 2 Catholic Schools week Monday 24th July - Year 4 Assembly Wednesday 26th July - Zone Athletics Carnival Maths Olympiad & Explorer Round 3 Newcastle Permanent Maths Thursday 27th July - Tabloids Friday 28th of July - Grandparents Day Celebration - all welcome 9.15 am- Liturgy 10.00-11- Open classrooms 11-11.30-Morning Tea 11.30-12-Knitting Nanas - all Grandparents, Parents and Volunteers are welcome to support our Mini Vinnies team in knitting beanies for premi babies. Saturday 29th July - Family Mass and Dinner at Laurieton Hotel RSVP Here Term 3 Week 3 Wednesday 2nd August - P& F Meeting 5:30 Thursday 4th August - Sacrament of Confirmation 5 pm Term 3 Week 4 Friday 11th August - Todd Woodbridge cup
	Future dates can also be found on our school website: https://sjpslaurieton.schoolzineplus.com/calendar For more information about activities and clubs available at school, please scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the timetable.

Leadership Report

Enjoy the Holiday Break

What an action-packed term we have had with so many exciting things happening in our school. We have had retreats, excursions, eisteddfods, celebrated sacraments and NAIDOC week, participated in multiple sporting events, and launched our new school uniform, not to mention all the wonderful learning happening in the classroom. Well done to all the students, staff and event coordinators for the hard work that has gone into a very successful term.

While visiting the classrooms and on the playground this week, we noticed many children looking weary and ready for a well-earned two-week break. We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a relaxing and safe holiday. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next term and can’t wait to be a part of the exciting learning opportunities and events occurring at St Joseph’s during Term 3.

2024 Kindergarten Enrolment Update

Letters of offer were posted yesterday to families of children enrolling in Kindergarten for 2024. We look forward to the next exciting phase of enrolment for these children. As stated in the letter, there will be opportunities for the children to participate in Joey's Juniors (transition sessions) during Term 4. We will communicate dates and other details with families as soon as they are finalised.

New Mid-Year Enrolments

Over the last few weeks, we have interviewed over 10 new students to start with us mid-year. Thank you to all our families and parent groups who continue to welcome and support our families, new and old. We are blessed to have such a wonderful community inside the classroom and around the school. Both our recent Tell Them From Me survey and our School Review highlighted this area as an outstanding area in our school, and it is certainly something we value. We look forward to seeing all these new faces next term.

Parent - Teacher Interviews

It was great to get a chance to chat with so many parents as they arrived for their Parent/Teacher interviews this week. The interviews provide a wonderful opportunity for parents/carers to gain insight into their child’s learning and classroom experience. Thank you to all the staff for the time and energy they spent organising and hosting the interviews this week.

Tell Them From Me Survey

Early next term, staff will be unpacking the Tell Them From Me Survey recently completed by students, parents and staff. Some smaller teams have already looked at the initial data, and we are very pleased with the improvements across the school that we have seen. One of our goals in 2023 was to build more positive relationships across the school. This has been done by revamping our behaviour management policy and implementing strategies within the classroom, within the school and across the region. We have seen a significant increase in students expressing that they have positive relationships within the school.

We received 58 survey responses from parents, some of the highest response rates per capita across the region. Early unpacking of the results has given us some excellent insight into areas we can work on. However, we are very pleased with the results showing all areas for our school being very positive. We also have a good list of ideas for fundraising to take to the next P&F meeting.

Class Parent Groups

Thank you to our class parents for all the work that goes into building community inside and outside the school. We are very lucky to have such wonderful parents leading some initiatives across the school to promote positive relationships between parents and between students. Last week, the class parents organised a K-6 dinner, which was a lot of fun. This term, we have also had a men’s Bowls afternoon, class dinners and drinks, Bago Maze Day and class picnics and BBQs, along with many other “in the moment” activities. Our Class Parents promote these events through the school newsletter and compass. There are also informal class chats for those who wish to be part of them. For more information, contact your P&F Class Parent "Friendraising" representative for 2023.

K: Bel Davis (Will), Brooke Burgess (Edie), Emma Hockham (Benji), Justine Reedy (Mackenzie), Rachel deVries (Johannes)

1: Katie Barker (Jasmine), Emily Fogg (Jory), Lauren McNeice (Alyssa)

2: Emma Hockham (Olivia), Katie Barker (Madison)

3: Erin Thompson (Jeremy), Bel Davis (Oliver), Lidi Patrzala (Iggy), Lyndelle Lee (Harper)

4: Emily Fogg (Gideon), Tamara Romer (Lincoln), Rachel DeVries (Willem)

5: Michelle Latham (Zarli), Brooke Hudson (Eadie)

6: Erin Thompson (Kynan), Michelle Latham (Jayla)

Next term, the P&F group have flagged a school disco night, which was very successful and enjoyable in 2022, and we are sure there will be many more events that parents may like to join in to build relationships with other families.

Year 3 and 4 Retreat

Earlier this week, our Year 3 and 4 students travelled to St Joseph’s Wauchope to experience two concurrent retreats. Year 3’s retreat focussed on Confirmation and the Gift and Fruits of the Holy Spirit, and the Year 4 retreat focussed on “Friendship”.

Save the Date: Catholic Schools Week Monday 24th - Sunday 30th July

Monday 24th - Year 4 Assembly

Wednesday 26th - Zone Athletics Carnival

Thursday 27th - Tabloids

Friday 28th of July - Grandparents Day Celebration - all welcome

Saturday 29th July - Family Mass and Dinner at Laurieton Hotel

Best wishes from the leadership team

Principal

Rick Galvin

Assistant Principal - Mission

Maria Wilson

Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching

Jessica Koenig

For Action

P&F

Yesterrday morning the P&F held an extraordinary meeting and approved the purchase of Tennis equipment for the school. The minutes from the last three meetings can be found below.

Next term, the P&F has earmarked two major events and fundraisers.

The 5&6 Netball and Soccer Gala Day, where we run the canteen for all the participating schools and the much loved School Disco. If you are able to volunteer at either of these events, please complete the form below.

P&F Gala Day and Disco Volunteers

Zone Netball/Soccer Gala Day - Thursday, 31st August

Disco - Date to be confirmed

Term 3 is fast approaching, and with it, a few events require P&F volunteers. We have parents taking the lead on both committees to organise the day, however we are looking for volunteers for committees and on the day for each event. If you can assist in any way, please indicate below.

First Name *

Last Name

Email *

Zone Netball/Soccer Gala Day Committee
Yes

Zone Netball/Soccer Gala Day - Assist on the day only
Yes

P&F Disco Committee
Yes

P&F Disco - Assist on the day only
Yes

Thank you for your submission. It has been received successfully.

Fundraising_meeting_summary.docx.pdf

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P_F_Mtg_10th_May_2023.pdf

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P_F_Mtg_Extraordinary_29th_June_2023.pdf

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Todd Woodbridge Cup-Tennis

The P&F has agreed to purchase nets, balls and racquets, which will arrive in week 1 of Term 3. As such, we have extended the nominations to trial (due last Monday) -but please note that we can only take a set amount of children.

If your child would like to trial, please complete this form today.

https://sjpslaurieton.schoolzineplus.com/form/177

Knitting Nanas

Knitting Nanas will start next term, beginning on Grandparents Day in week 2.

Can you help with needles and wool?

WANTED: 8 Ply Wool and size 8 needles

If you can donate these, please drop them at the Parish or School Office

Knitting Nanas - Wednesdays 11-11:30am in the Library

On Grandparents Day, Friday 28th July, we are launching Knitting Nanas, a community project where Year 5 & 6 students spend time with Grandparents, Parishioners and other volunteers to learn how to knit. Knitting has many well-being benefits and last year many children formed new relationships with some lovely ladies and loved the time spent chatting as they knitted.

This year our project is to make beanies for premie babies. We ask volunteers to join us weekly on Wednesdays from 11-11:30 in the school library. As the volunteers will be instructing the children in knitting, it is a requirement that volunteers have a volunteer working with children check.

If you would like to volunteer, or you have a grandparent who can help, please fill in the form below:

First Name *

Last Name *

Volunteer Working WIth Children Check Number *

Best Phone number *

Email *

I would love to: *

Swain Fundraiser

Thank you to the many families who have generously donated to the Swain fundraiser. The fundraiser will remain open on Flexischool until tonight (Friday 30/6/23) Simply click on "Payments" in Flexischools to find the fundraiser.

Burg Meal Train

Thank you to everyone who has supplied a meal for the Burg family this year. Meal train dates have been opened for Term 3. If you are able to support this family with a meal this term, it would be greatly appreciated.

Please click on the below link for more information and to nominate a date you can assist.

https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/2nv0qq

Uniform Update

This term, we have sold and delivered 659 new uniform items and are waiting for more items which are on backorder, due in early next term. Thank you to all our families for your patience and support in the rollout. In a bid to keep costs as low as possible for families, the rollout has included numerous volunteer hours, and we thank everyone involved here.

Care instructions: It is always recommended to follow care instructions on any garment. Our uniform was designed to be quick-drying, which means that if you wash it and hang it overnight, it will dry. Many of our families are using a dryer, and we have confirmed with the supplier that this is a common alternative; however, like most fabrics, it will shorten the lifespan of uniforms. If using a dryer, the supplier recommends using a bag so that the shirts don’t get worn by other items, hooks, velcro, buttons or other rough fabrics. Fabrics will also fade quicker when left in the sun.

Sports Shirt Update

We have sent our sports shirt order away and are currently working on a few tweaks to where the logo is placed.

Hat update

We are also reviewing the school hat logo and hope to order a new batch of these very soon.

The uniform committee will meet on Tuesday, 18th July, at 3:15.

School Brass Tutoring and Band

School Brass Tutoring and Band

New Brass Band Conductor and tutor, Derek Moule will be starting at St Joseph's Primary school in Week 5, Term 1 and Brass Band in Term 2.

He will be available to tutor students in Tenor Horn, Trumpet, Baritone, Trombone and Tuba.

Small group tuition will cost $120 per term for Tutoring (Pro-rata for term 1), and $30 a term to be a part of the Brass Band. If you do not have an instrument don't worry you can hire one for $25 per term. You can use your creative kid's vouchers to pay for some of the fees.

Please contact Derek directly to discuss your child's needs and complete this form to five permission for him to teach your child at school.

Child's First Name *

Child's Last Name

Class *

My child would like to learn *

Tenor Horn

Trumpet

Baritone Horn

Trombone

Tuba

Not sure yet, I will discuss with Derek

Parent/Guardian full name

Parent/Guardian Email *

Phone

By signing this document, I the Parent/Guardian of the above named student, gives permission for my child to participate in the brass music tuition and/or band music program at St Joseph's Primary, I am aware of the cost associated with this music program. *

Undo

Clear

Write your signature above the line

For Information

Grandparents Day

Book Parade

THE_CBCA_BOOK_PARADE_IS_ON_THIS_YEAR.pdf

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NSW Premier's reading challenge

NSW_PREMIER_S_READING.pdf

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Canteen

Thank you, everyone, for another amazing term!

Our new larger tubs are starting to get too small for some of our busy Fridays- We had over 120 lunch orders last Friday! Hoping to see some new faces in the canteen next term! Have a safe and happy break.

Emma Hockham

emma.hockham@lism.catholic.edu.au

What's Been Happening

Kindergarten have been working with Beebots this week

eSports Competition

On Wednesday, these four girls participated in the Lismore Diocese Just Dance Term 2 eSports Competition. Tanvika, Eadie, Leah and Daya danced through 12 songs of varying degrees of difficulty on the Nintendo Switch against nine other schools in the Diocese. Well done, girls, for your efforts!

Next term, we race into Rocket League! The competition will be open to Stage 3 students who wish to participate in heats to make our final team for the Diocesan competition.

Year 2 Healthy me expo

As an end to their Healthy Lifestyle PD- Health unit, Year 2 showcased all their learning to their peers and parents.

Newcombe Ball and Dodgeball

Grand Finals Term 2

It has been an exciting few days playing semi-finals and then the grand finals, for Newcombe ball and dodgeball on Wednesday.

Today we had a presentation in the hall to all our winners, runners ups and major awards.

Congratulations to the following teams and players:

Newcombe ball grand final winners:

WALLABIES

Newcombe ball grand final runner-ups:

CROCS

Dodgeball grand final winners:

DODGEZILLA’S

Dodgeball grand final runner-ups:

HOTDODGERS

Major award winners:

Angelina Fragomeli: Dodgeball grand final player of the match

Amelia Hunt: Newcombe ball grand final player of the match

Leah Hayward: Newcombe ball most improved player

Yasmin Cain: Newcombe ball player of the series

Happy Birthday

Stage 3 Science
We were mostly successful when testing our prototype designs for a floating garden, with our seeds starting to spout being transferred to our school garden.

Clubs and Activities

Clubs_and_Activities_1_.pdf

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Class Parent "Friendraising" Group 2023

Date	Event
School Holidays Sunday 23rd July	Class family picnic/get-together 12- 2 PM. Venue TBC
Term 3 Week 3 Sunday 30th July	Yr 2-3 Barefoot Bowls Ladies Day! RSVP HERE
Term 3 Week 3 Sunday 6th August	Family picnic to welcome some of our new Year 2 families. 1-3 PM Venue TBC
Term 3 Week 8 Saturday 9th September	Yr 1 mums night, from 4pm. Venue TBC