A great afternoon was spent with our dads last Friday afternoon, it was so wonderful to see so many of our dads come and join us for some fun games and afternoon tea.  The children certainly loved having their dads for the afternoon, and from all accounts the dads had just as much fun as their children did.  We trust that our dads had a great Father’s day.

I am hearing conversations of some of our older students about their online activities.  I have included a link which may be helpful when determining whether your child should be on particular sites.  13 is usually the minimum age that children should be on social media, which would mean that none of our students should be using such platforms.  If your child is on social media you need to be prepared for inappropriate content, images and conversation that you may not be aware your child is being exposed to.  I STRONGLY encourage your children NOT to be on social media such as Snap chat, Instagram, Facebook and online games where you can chat to opponents.   Please monitor your child’s online activity and be vigilant in what you allow them access to – better yet let them go outside and play instead!

https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/skills-advice/are-they-old-enough#social-media

We look forward to welcoming our new Kindergarten students for 2020 on Tuesday at 9.30 am.  We hope that they are excited about coming to St Joseph’s.

Have a great week!

Kind Regards

Kirsty Beavan

Office/Reception

Due to extra funding from the CE we now have a staff member in the office each day.  Mrs Crampton will work Monday, Thursday, Friday and Mrs Reynolds will work Tuesday and Wednesday.  

To fall into line with CE policy when parents come to pick up their child early or speak with their child during school hours the Office Admin person needs to collect the child from the classroom and will bring them to the office area. Parents need to ensure they sign the late/early departure book.

We also ask that parents refrain from using the staffroom where possible.  On a regular basis we have staff from CE visiting wtih training sessions and it is also the only space out of classrooms that our teachers have to work whilst on class release.

Thank you for your support in this matter.

Important dates for our 2020 Kinders:

Term 3 Orientation Days:

Tuesday 10^th September - 9:30am -11:30am, Tuesday 24^th September - 9:30am -11:30am

St Joseph's will present a Grandparent's Mass on Wednesday 18th September at 12noon.  Following mass we will gather for a picnic lunch with a cup of tea/coffee and cake.  We look forward to seeing all the Grandparent's come along.

Congratulations to Isliah, Henry, Faith and Beau who received Student of the Week awards last Friday.  Well done!!

K-1-2 have had fun spending the afternoon completing a STEM challenge. They had to build a bridge for the Three Billy Goats Gruff to cross over the river. Lots of wondering and questioning took place as they worked together to build a bridge that was strong enough for our billy goats.  

All the best to Arthur, Charlie, Hugh and Isliah as they head off to Cootamundra on Monday 9th September for the Western Region finals.

The School Counsellor is visiting today and will visit again in Week 10, Thursday 26th September.  If you would like your child to see the Counsellor please let their class teacher know.

Saturday 21 September - Tumut Pioneer Park.

Last Friday we held our Father's Day sports afternoon.  Thank you to all the parents who could make it.  Everyone had a very fun afternoon.  We hope you enjoyed the afternoon with your children.  It was very successful.

- Anna Roche

St Joseph's Years 3-6 have been invited to participate in a School's Cricket Day on Wednesday 25th September at the Adelong Showground.  A permission note will follow next week with further details.

Reconciliation

The sacrament of Reconciliation will be held in St James Church on Wednesday 23rd October 2019 at 6:00pm.

If you would like your child to make this sacrament please complete an enrolment form.  Enrolment forms are located on the entrance table at the church.  Children must be 8 years or older to make this sacrament.

All enquiries to Liz Murray on 6946 4453.

Sunday 15th September, St Joseph's will lead the Parish mass. 

If your child can help out please email the school or fill in the attached form:

Keep up to date with events happening at St Joseph's via our electronic school calendar (please note dates can be subject to change).