Term 1 Week 2 2025

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A Warm Welcome to Our Kindergarten Class of 2025!

Monday marked a special milestone for our youngest learners as we welcomed the Kindergarten class of 2025. The Kindergarten Welcome Assembly and Morning Tea proved a heartwarming occasion, bringing together students, parents, carers, grandparents, and staff. A special acknowledgement goes to Mrs Kristan Nichols, Mrs Natalie Hurrell, Mrs Jessica Larkin, Ms Hilary Burch, and all the staff who contributed to making the day a success and ensuring that the smiles lasted from morning until the end of the day.

Swimming Carnival

After a week of unpredictable weather, our swimming carnival was blessed with sunshine, resulting in a wonderful display of competition and camaraderie. A huge thank you to Mrs Nat Hurrell, Mrs Bec Faddy, and all the staff and parent volunteers who contributed to the event's success. Our students' enthusiasm and sportsmanship were truly inspiring, and we commend our new House Leaders for their exceptional leadership throughout the day. Once again, thank you to everyone who joined and supported the carnival, making it a memorable day for our school community.

Upcoming Parent Information Night and Parent-to-Teacher Chats

We look forward to welcoming parents and carers at the Parent Information Night on Wednesday, February 19th, as well as during the Parent-to-Teacher chats scheduled for next week, starting Thursday and continuing into Week 4. Each teacher will deliver a 30-minute presentation covering classroom routines, expectations, curriculum content, and communication processes. Additionally, the 'Parent to Teacher' meetings provide a valuable opportunity for you to discuss your child’s learning preferences, well-being, and other important matters directly with their class teacher. For more details, please refer to the Compass News feed sent out to families on Tuesday, February 11th.

Opening School Mass

Families are warmly invited to our opening school mass on Friday, 21st February, at 9:30 am. Year 6 students will be inducted into their Leadership roles and Kindergarten will have a special welcome.

Family Night - Save the Date - Saturday 1st March 5-8pm

On Saturday 1st March, we will be holding our annual Family Night. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and mingle. After listening to parent feedback, we are hoping to trial a new format, which will include a family parish mass followed by activities, a silent disco and a shared dinner back at school. We are still finalising the details, so if you would like to contribute your wonderful ideas, please reach out to Maria Wilson or Fiona Hayward through the office.

Best wishes from the leadership team 

	Mr Rick Galvin Principal
	Mrs Maria Wilson Assistant Principal Mission
	Mrs Jessica Koenig  Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching

National Apology Day

Indigenous All Stars

This Saturday at 7.30 pm, ex-student Blake Steep will be playing on the Indigenous All Stars Team. This NRL game will be televised on 9, Kayo and Foxtel. We wish Blake all the best for his game.

School photos Monday 24th March

NCCD

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School Community Group

We are excited to invite you to become an integral part of our School Community Group!
As a school, we deeply value the partnership between parents and educators, and we believe that your involvement plays a crucial role in the success and growth of our school community.

By joining the School Community Group, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to discussions, share your unique perspectives, and collaborate with fellow parents and staff to support our students’ learning and development. Your ideas, feedback, and engagement are highly appreciated, and we believe that each parent brings valuable insight that helps shape our school’s future.

Our first meeting is on Monday the 17th of February 2025 at 6:00 PM in the School Library. It will be a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents, welcome new parents, learn about our goals for the group, and explore how we can work together to create an even stronger school community.

We look forward to welcoming you and hearing your thoughts on how we can make a positive impact together. If you’re interested in attending, to assist us with catering, please complete the form using this link. If you’d like more information, feel free to reach out.

Compass Events

Yrs 5/6 Winter Sports Trials

Guitar Lessons

School Brass Tutoring and Band - 2025

School Brass Tutoring and Band 

Brass Band Conductor and tutor Derek Moule will be back in 2025 starting back.

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 $50 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 on 0404 431 022 directly to discuss your child's needs and complete this form to give 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

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Thank you for your submission. The school now has this permission on file. Please contact Derek directly for more information.

Dear parents,

Please complete the following link to nominate yourself as a class parent. Being a class parent is a great way to become involved in our wonderful school community!

LINK

Each year class parents work together within their year group and sometimes across grades to coordinate and support a series of friendraising activities throughout the year. Ideally we like to have at least two class parents per grade.

The role of the class parent ‘friendraising’ group is to:

1. Support our families to make connections and friendships with other Joey’s families, creating an inclusive environment where no one feels left out
2. Encourage involvement in the life of the school community
3. Promote the great things that happen at St Joseph’s
4. Support the class teachers, staff and school
5. Encourage families to read the newsletter as the main source of information
6. Support families in times of need or celebration

Some of the ways class parents do this include:

• Planning social events external to school throughout the year. Examples include family days out (such as picnics, bbqs), mum’s nights and parent events (dinner, golf, high tea), kids catch ups (Stoney Aqua Park, pool, skatepark), Year 6/Kindy buddy days etc
• Managing the class Messenger thread
• Organising cards and/or gifts for special occasions (new baby, teacher’s birthday etc)
• Supporting families in difficult circumstances (get well cards and meal trains)

Once nominations have been received, I will organise a meeting for class parents to meet each other and begin to book dates for the 2025 calendar. If you could please nominate by Tuesday the 18th February.

Thanking you,

Fiona Hayward (Class Parent Coordinator)

Kindergarten First Week

Our kindergarten students at St. Joseph's are off to a wonderful start as they embark on their school journey. They have quickly adapted to their new classroom environment, enthusiastically learning and following important school routines. From settling into morning activities to participating in group lessons, the children are developing a sense of structure and responsibility. We are so proud of them and we hope they have a big rest on the weekend, ready for another exciting week next week.

Kindergarten Scienece

Our curious kindergartners stepped outside for a hands-on science adventure! They eagerly explored the world around them, searching for living and non-living things. They carefully observed different plants and insects, marvelling at the wonders of nature. Along the way, they also discovered rocks, sticks, and leaves, learning to identify what makes something living and non-living. 

Kindergarten Fine Motor Skills

Sports 

Year 2

Year 2 has had a wonderful start to the year.