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Dear Parents, Carers and the St Joseph’s Community,
| “The disciple of Christ who, after sinning, is moved by the Holy Spirit and comes to the Sacrament of Penance, should, above all, turn to God with all his (her) heart.” |
As we journey through the season of lent, we are reminded of the importance of repentance and reconciliation in our lives. This message is one that we strive to live out each day in our school community where we see each as an opportunity for growth and renewal in our students and ourselves. As we continue to navigate the challenges and joys of the academic term, we strive to stay focused on what matters in our community and extend kindness and compassion to others in their moments of need.
We have passed the halfway point of Term 1 and it has been a pleasure to see our students settled and flourishing in their learning environments. Last week the school was buzzing with activity each evening as we opened our classrooms to host parent teacher interviews. We thank our parents and our teachers for giving up their family time and take the opportunity to work in partnership to enrich the learning experiences of our students. If you were not able to attend interviews in the allocated meeting times, we encourage you to contact your child’s teacher to arrange and alternate meeting time.
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Camp
This week our Year 6 students and teachers will be away on camp in Jindabyne. This is a wonderful opportunity for our school leaders to build teamwork, independence, and confidence as they prepare to transition from primary school to high school at the end of the year. We wish them a safe and enjoyable time together.
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Compass
Last week, an email was sent to families of students with unexplained absences. It is important that all student absences are lodged using the Compass Parent Portal. This can be done prior to your child being away, on the day of their absence or in a timely manner after they return to school. Maintaining and following up absences in a legal requirement so I appreciate your help in keeping your records up to date. If you have any questions regarding Compass please do not hesitate to contact me via phone or email.
We ask that if you child is going to be away for an appointment for only part of the school day that you use the office kiosk to sign them out and then back in. This is in place of a part day attendance notes via the parent portal. This ensures there is no overlap of attendance and absence if the sign in times do not exactly meet the attendance note. Thank you for your understanding with this.
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NAPLAN
In week 7, Years 3 and 5 will undertake NAPLAN testing from Wednesday to Friday. The NAPLAN tests are conducted in a supportive and low stress environment with teachers working to prepare students since the beginning of the year. If you have any concerns in the lead up or during testing please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or a member of the leadership team.
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Wishing you a wonderful end of the week.
Grace and Peace,
Beth Hawkes
Assistant Principal
Human Dignity – We are made in the image of God
Human life is sacred. We are all made in the image of God, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age or ability. The Catholic Social teaching of Human Dignity teaches us that no person should have to live in poverty, hunger, oppression or injustice.
We teach our children to show Human Dignity towards others by:
- encouraging them to include others in their games;
- showing them that going without something can provide others with what they need;
- teaching them to speak up about injustices; and
- sharing ways others live without the basic needs to develop empathy.
A great place to start is also by participating in St Joseph’s Project Compassion Fundraising Campaign.
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Project Compassion
This year St Joseph’s is raising money to help Cartias Australia share our love with our neighbours all around the world. Together, we can help to show others we care about their dignity. By working together, we can make our world a fairer place and provide our sisters and brothers with the basic needs we take for granted.
Students encouraged to bring in a donation or their change from the canteen and place it inside their class’s Project Compassion box. You can also make a direct deposit into our online account using the QR code below.
Free Dress Day
To help raise funds for Project Compassion we will be holding a Free Dress Day on Friday the 15th of March. All students are encouraged to wear free dress for a gold coin donation to help those in need (no singlet tops, and enclosed shoes must be worn).
Help your child build a better future for all.
St Joseph's Sacramental Program Enrolment
Dates have been set for the 2024 Sacramental Program for St Joseph’s Parish. Enrolments are being taken now for all Sacraments. For more details, please read the Sacramental Letter attached and sent out via Compass for details. Parish children are also encouraged to enrol as well.
First Reconciliation Program Dates – for Year 3 and older who are Baptised)
- 1st Parent/Child Session: Wednesday 20 March 2024 5.30-6.30pm in the St Joseph's Parish Centre.
- 2nd Parent/Child Session: Wednesday 27 March 2024 5.30-6.30pm in the St Joseph's Parish Centre.
- Student Retreat Wednesday 3 April 2024 School Hours (9 to 3pm).
- First Reconciliation Sacrament Wednesday 3rd of April 2024 at 6pm in St Joseph's Parish Church.
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If you require additional information or have questions, please email.
Kirstie Buckley
Religious Education Coordinator
Sustainability in Action
After an extensive clean up competition, the winner of the Clean Up Australia Day rubbish collection went to 4 Green. The race was close, but Changemaker Captains sorted the rubbish and made sure that all classes had not placed any compost/ recyclables in the landfill collection. 4 Green are now the keepers of the coveted #Binfluencer Cup. Congratulations 4 Green!
Coming up: Get ready to walk to school next Friday 15th March from Lyneham shops! Stay tuned for more information.
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Ryan McGee
Sustainability Coordinator
Book Club catalogues are coming home again this week with lots of great books.
Orders are due by FRIDAY 29 March 2024.
We DON'T ACCEPT CASH PAYMENTS, so please make sure you order online.
The easiest way to order Book Club is through the LOOP app or online at http://scholastic.com.au/loop. This is a great way to support our school as 15% of each order goes back to the Library to purchase new books!
Congratulations to the Week 6 award recipients.
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Foundation Red |
Henry D Rohan B |
Foundation White |
Elise C Finn L |
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1 Purple |
Jayden L Scarlett H |
1 Teal |
Aundrei T Eli T |
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2 Magenta |
Frederick D Aurora B-B Fynn A |
2 Yellow |
William A Christina T Leo M |
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3 Black |
Charlotte D-S Kathrine M Sophie P |
3 Navy |
Donald M Ella S Poppy S |
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4 Gold |
Madeline O'B Enoch A |
4 Green |
Christian D Charlee F |
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5 Blue |
Fergus M Isabella M-P |
5 Orange |
Gonzalo O-H Lucy M |
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6 Lime |
On Camp |
6 Silver |
On Camp |
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Sustainability |
Ben T |
Happy birthday to these students who celebrated their birthday this week:
| Eloise M |
| Azrielle T |
| Jacob Q |
| Melissa B-A |
| Tenzin L |
| Shamita B |
| Harriet P |
| Rinisha G |
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Get into Rugby – Budding Brumbies presented by Allhomes!
Get into Rugby - Budding Brumbies program provides a fun, safe and inclusive learning environment for participants 4 – 12 years of age and their families. The program is across 4 weeks on a Friday evening at a Central Hub in the Canberra region.
Over the four weeks, players will learn the basics of rugby, improve hand-eye coordination and ball handling skills along with making new friends.
Each of the sessions will be delivered by accredited coaches with support from the ACT Brumbies Development Officers. The program also encourages and welcomes any new or old volunteers to the game.
Key Information: When: Friday Nights Time: 5 – 6pm (60mins) What: Skills and Modified Games Where: RMC Kapyong
Both boys and girls are welcome to register to our program, as we lead into the 2024 junior season kicking off in May.
Player Registration Link: https://myaccount.rugbyxplorer.com.au/choose-registration?name=Budding%20Brumbies
We are also calling for any Expression of interest for volunteers who would like to start their journey as well. There are a number of roles to assist with across the program whether that is coaching, managing or even the running of the BBQ.
Volunteer EOI Registration Link: https://form.jotform.com/240438559181057
If you require further assistance or questions, please contact Cory Larsen (Rugby Development Manager) at c.larsen@brumbies.com.au |
