Principal's Welcome Message
Dear Parents, Carers and the St Joseph’s Community,
Our prayer today, as read by Josie S and Amy D, on Monday at the Remembrance Day Commemoration:
To all who have served our nation in wars, in conflict and peacekeeping operations, to those of you who serve to this day here or all around the world, we owe you a debt of gratitude as a nation and as individual Australians. In silence today, in remembrance, we commit ourselves to standing by those who have returned home and in silence today we pray for peace and we honour the Australians who have lost their lives in war for us.Lest we forget.
Supporting the School – The P&F and School Board
Last Thursday we welcomed 33 new students and their families into Foundation for their Orientation. While the students spent time getting comfortable at ‘big school’, their parents came together to hear more about our great school. Kate Osborn from the P&F and Dan Miller from the School Board, spoke to the new parents about the wonderful contribution these two parent bodies make to the success of our school community.
As we head towards the end of 2019, both our P&F and School Board will undergo elections and renewal. At this time, we offer a great vote of thanks to Tiffany Fletcher, our outgoing P&F President, who has worked tirelessly over recent years ensuring all community building opportunities have been a huge success. At the same time, Kylie Eves has fulfilled the role of P&F Treasurer, overseeing wonderful support and contributions to the school community.
The P&F works to support and build the wider St Joseph’s community. It’s key purpose is to promote the role of all parents within the school and the support of fundraising to provide resources for the students. The P&F operates and oversees the Canteen and Uniform Shop, at the same time offering an opportunity for all parents to contribute to community events and the school in general.
Therefore, please consider nominating yourself to join the P&F. All parents are members of the P&F, and can attend the upcoming AGM on Wednesday 20 November at 7pm. All positions on the P&F are declared vacant each year, so any and all nominations are welcome.
We also thank Iain Slatter and Ruth Arkell who finish their current two-year terms on the School Board. Iain is our current Board Chair, while Ruth has held a position as an elected Parent Rep. We also thank Tiffany Fletcher (P&F Rep), Felicity Loftus (ELC Rep) and Skye McPadden (Staff Rep) who have been members of the School Board in 2019.
The Board plays a vital role in the functioning of the school and is an extremely worthwhile avenue for parents to assist with the success of the school. The Board’s work is dedicated to enhancing all that happens for your children at our school and we endeavour to work towards our vision of St Joseph’s being an excellent school within a Christ-centred community.
Unlike the P&F, the School Board is comprised of elected members, voted in if necessary, who take on a two-year position on the Board. Members can only serve three consecutive terms. Please see below a link to information relating to nominations and elections for the 2020 School Board.
School_Board_Nomination_Form_2020.pdf
On behalf of the St Joseph’s community, we thank all of our parents who take on the many and varied roles to promote and support the success of the school. As a way of thanking our parent community, and to celebrate another wonderful year, please save the date – Wednesday 4 December when we will host a Thank you Morning Tea. More information to come.
Book Launch
On Saturday 30 November, one of our St Joseph’s parents Krys Saclier, is launching her very first book! Please see the attached flyer promoting the launch of Super Nova.
School Orienteering
Tomorrow morning before school, St Joseph's is hosting the final round of the School Orienteering competition. Over the past month we have had a team entered into the competition, and we wish Ewan G, Will P, Ella O and Amelia M all the best as they compete in their 'home round'. Please be aware that this event will take place around the grounds of the school from 8.00am and will conclude by around 8.40am. All are welcome to come a watch and cheer on the students.
In closing, a big thank you is extended to IGA O'Connor who very generously donated the corn chips for our special nacho lunch today.
Have a great end to the week.
Yours with Christ,
Cameron Tarrant
Principal