Dear Parents, Carers and the St Joseph’s Community,

Advent Prayer

Prince of Peace, reveal yourself to us today. We need peace in our lives, our homes, our families, our church, and our whole world. Help us to slow down and seek out the peace you provide, so we may become peacemakers for ourselves and others. Amen.

What does it mean to be a ‘Joey’?

This semester, I have been working with the ‘Kids Committee’ to look at establishing school rules that align with our Seeds. We have been talking about what it means to be part of the wonderful St Joseph’s community and are looking to brand the word ‘Joey’ to help bring the rules to life, for example, A Joey makes safe choices, listens and is respectful.

Last week, the Kids Committee launched a competition to design a logo that encapsulates what it means to be a ‘Joey’. The winning design will be used across the school in 2020 and for many years to come. The winner will receive a $30 Dymocks voucher (as well as bragging rights). I warmly invite families to be involved in this competition. Entries close Friday Week 9, so get creative and share with us your vision of being a ‘Joey’.

Open Classrooms and Thank You Morning Tea

Thank you to the many parents, grandparents and friends who joined us today for our open classrooms. The students always enjoy the opportunity to share their learning and achievements with their nearest and dearest. I would like to also take this opportunity to thank the many members of our St Joseph’s community who have helped in numerous and various ways throughout the school this year. Be it, helping in classrooms, the canteen, the library, the uniform shop, at discos, barbecues, sporting carnivals, working bees, or on excursions – your support is greatly appreciated, we could not do it without you!

School Board

Tonight, we are holding our annual School Board AGM. At this time, we must say thank you to Iain Slatter, Ruth Arkell, Tiffany Fletcher and Skye McPadden for their contributions to the School Board as they officially step down from their respective roles as President, Parent Representative, P&F Representative and Staff Representative.

Staffing

Listed below is our staffing for 2020, with a few places yet to be confirmed. We are currently in the process of allocating students into classes. Please rest assured that we have taken into account any formal requests from parents. Students will have the opportunity to meet their 2020 teacher (where possible) on Wednesday 18 December, Week 10.

I hope that you have an enjoyable end to the week and most importantly don’t forget to slow down and find some time for peace in this busy time!

Yours in Christ,

Amy Doszpot

Assistant Principal

amy.doszpot@cg.catholic.edu.au