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- National Breast Cancer Foundation's 1 Min Plank Fundraiser
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Dear Parents and Carers,
We are over half way through Term 2! Winter has arrived and we have definitely experienced some very cold and wet weather this week. Please ensure your children have a jumper or coat with them at school every day. Especially on these cold wet mornings! If you could please make sure they also have their name clearly labelled.
Ski Trip
Students in Years 2-6 will have the opportunity to go on the Selwyn Ski Trip. We have attentively booked Thursday 11th August. We thank Adelong Op Shop who have generously offered to cover all costs for St Joseph’s Students. Further information will be sent out in the next few weeks.
Pupil Free Days
Just a reminder of the Pupil Free Days coming up on Friday 10th June and Friday 1st July. Staff will have Professional Development on these days.
Western Region Athletics
All Parents have been notified through Compass if your child/ren have made it to the Western Region Athletics Carnival. Please respond by Monday so nominations can be finalised.
The Carnival will be in Cootamundra at Albert Park on Thursday 16th June. Parents will need to transport children on the day.
Semester 1 Reports
Teachers are busy completing assessments and writing reports. Reports will be sent out to parents through COMPASS Friday Week 9, followed by parent / teacher interviews Week 10. We encourage all parents to book an interview with classroom teachers to gain further insight into your child’s progress and to discuss areas of strength and areas for improvement.
Parent/Teacher bookings will open on COMPASS on Tuesday 14th June and close on Sunday 26th June.
Have a lovely week,
Stacey Braun
Acting Principal
Tuesday was the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholics celebrate the visit of Mary, with the Son of God in her womb, to her cousin Elizabeth who is pregnant with her son, John the Baptist. The Visitation is proclaimed as the Second Joyful Mystery in the Rosary.
Confirmation
Please keep Charlotte, Toby, Arthur, Fred, Lochie, Nicholas and Culley in your prayers as they prepare to make the Sacrament of Confirmation. Students have a preparation meeting this Saturday 4th June at 4:30pm at St Mary’s Hall Tumut. Please bring your work booklet and card.
The Sacrament of Confirmation: Thursday 16th June (Tumut) at 6pm.
Vinnies Winter Appeal
On Wednesday 29th June, St Joseph’s will be holding a ‘Winter Woollies Day’ to support the St Vincent De Paul Society’s fundraiser ‘Vinnies Winter Appeal’.
The Vinnies Winter Appeal is all about providing emergency relief to those at risk of/or experiencing homelessness. Vinnies would appreciate donations of ‘Winter Woolies’ such as gloves, socks, jackets, beanies, blankets or sleeping bags. All donations are then distributed through the homelessness and community services to directly support those who are most impacted.
Students are invited to wear a beanie or scarf with their school uniform on Wednesday 29th June to support the Winter Appeal.
Have a lovely week,
- Stacey Braun
Religious Education Coordinator
| Term 2 |
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| Week 6 - 30th May - 3rd June |
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| Fri 3rd: | Rugby skills session. |
| Week 7 - 6th June - 10th June | |
| Mon 6th: | Yr 7 McAuley visit from Mr Moore & Mr Turnbull |
| Tues 7th: | |
| Wed 8th: | Community Council Meeting - Royal Hotel - 6pm |
| Thurs 9th: | Confirmation Retreat for students preparing for Confirmation |
| Fri 10th: | Pupil Free Day |
| Week 8 - 13th June - 17th June | |
| Mon 13th: | Public Holiday |
| Tues 14th: | |
| Wed 15th: | |
| Thurs 16th: | WR Athletics Cootamundra, Sacrament of Confirmation in Tumut |
| Fri 17th: | McAuley Yr 7 Orientation |
| Sat 18th: | Winter Bites Adelong Showground - St Joseph's manning gate and raffle. |
| Week 9 - 20th June - Friday 24th June | |
| Mon 20th: | Radio - 2:15pm |
| Tues 21st: | |
| Wed 22nd: | Assembly - 2:45pm |
| Thurs 23rd: | WR Choir - Young |
| Fri 24th: | Rugby skills session, School Reports on Compass |
| Week 10 - 27th June - 1st July | |
| Mon 27th: | |
| Tues 28th: | |
| Wed 29th: | Vinnies Winter Appeal - wear your scarf and beanie |
| Thurs 30th: | Last day of Term 2 for students |
| Fri 1st: | Pupil Free Day |
Grounds Maintenance Roster
Following is our mowing roster for 2022, thank you to all our families for keeping our grounds so beautiful.
| Section A | Section B |
| Matthews family | John Corbett family |
| McMahon family | MacDougall family |
| Will Reynolds family | Maher family |
Term 2 fees are due for those not on a Direct Debit. Please see Mrs McGrath if you need to discuss payment of fees.
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Student of the Week Award: Isabella, Bonnie, Nicholas & Mason |
Principal Award: Josey & Eva |
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Our next Assembly will be Week 9 Wednesday 22nd June to showcase our WR Choir songs.
This term K/1 have been learning Road Safety in PDHPE. This week, we practised how to cross at a pedestrian crossing, a school pedestrian crossing and traffic lights. The students loved role playing being cars, trucks, horses and learning how to cross safely.
On Friday we held the ‘1 minute Plank Challenge’ to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Thank you to students and staff for participating and supporting this fundraiser. Thank you to our generous families - we raised $75 which has been donated to this great cause.
The Winter Bites Festival is fast approaching and St Joseph's has been offered the opportunity to man the gates and scan tickets on the day. In return for our help, a donation of $1000 will be made to St Joseph's. We are also able to run a wood raffle to raise money for our school.
We are looking for people to help scan festival tickets at the gates and also sell raffle tickets throughout the day. All people who help man the gate will receive free entry into the event.
Please see below a link for the roster, including a space if you are able to help sell raffle tickets. There is also an area on the roster to make note if you are away or unavailable on the day.
This is a great opportunity to help raise money for the school whilst enjoying this fabulous event and all support is greatly appreciated.
* Volunteers must be over 18 years of age and are also required to attend a briefing session prior to the event starting.
Community Council Meeting
Next meeting will be held on Wednesday 8th June, 2022 at the Royal Hotel in Adelong at 6pm.
Dinner will be available on the night too.
Please find attached the Agenda for the meeting, if you have any items to add please contact the Secretary on: SJA Community Council <sjasecretary1@gmail.com>
Don't forget to logon to the Premier's Reading Challenge and fill out your reading log, if you have forgotton your password please contact Mrs Dean.
PRC closes on 19/8/2022.
Wendellie on Wynyard have advised us that they have long sleeve yellow polo sports shirts available at a cost of $19.50. Sizes start at sz 4-10, some sz 14 and M also available. If you would like to purchase a long sleeve shirt please phone ahead on 6947 6500 as they will need to be embroided with the logo.
McAuley will be hosting a Parent Information Evening on Tuesday 7 June to outline the transition from Primary to Secondary school. They welcome all parents and carers of Year 6 students to come along and hear about the exciting opportunities offered in Stage 4 schooling at McAuley. Following the Information evening, there will be the first Year 7 orientation day on Friday 17 June. There will be an information pack going home to families outlining what will happen on the day.
Keep up to date with events happening at St Joseph's via our electronic school calendar (please note dates can be subject to change).
