Welcome to Week 7 – the first week of Spring and we are so grateful for the beautiful sunshine. It is so nice to step outside and enjoy the warmth, seems to make everyone have a smile on their face and be in good spirits!

Thank you to the families that filled out the parent satisfaction survey, your constructive comments will be used for future planning. One area that was unanimous was the dis-satisfaction with the reports for Semester 1, 2020. This information has been passed on to CE with the hope that when the reports are revised your comments and recommendations will be taken into consideration.

Each week the Principals award has a different focus. This term it has been the MJR focus of lessons presented, our new ways of being and positive behaviours that we wish our students to exhibit. This week the focus is for being a cooperative student on the playground. One of the many great things about the St Joseph’s playground is how the students play together from all different classes, so it is nice to acknowledge positive behaviour which we know happens on a daily basis.

Have a great week.

Kirsty Beavan

Principal

- Liz Murray

Religious Education Co-Ordinator

Term 4 Pupil Free Days will be Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th October.  

Students will return on Wednesday 14th October.

Staff will be attending two Professional Development days on Challenging Learning.

Term 3 fees are due for those not on a Direct Debit

In Science, Yr 2/3/4 have been learning about viscosity.  They filled cups with a hole in the bottom with different liquids (water, cordial, oil, dishwashing liquid and strawberry toping) and timed how long each liquid took to empty out of the cup.  

Their results showed that water was the fastest liquid to empty and dishwashing liquid took the longest.

REMINDER:  No Hat, No Play policy is in place all year round, a reminder that your child/ren need a hat for outside play.  

If they don't have a hat they will need to sit under the tree.

Commonly known as the ‘queen of common sense’, Maggie Dent has become one of Australia's favourite parenting authors and educators, with a particular interest in the early years, adolescence and resilience. Maggie is the author of six major books, including the bestselling 2018 release Mothering Our Boys and her 2020 release From Boys to Men. She hosts the ABC podcast, Parental As Anything. Maggie is a dedicated advocate to quietly changing lives in our families and communities. She is the mother of four sons and a very grateful grandmother.

We are looking forward to Maggie's webinar on Wednesday 23^rd September, 2020 at 7 pm, details of how to log in will be shared in the next couple of weeks.

Congratulations to our students who received awards in Week 6. 

School photos - week 10 on Tuesday 22nd September.

A reminder to fill out the photo form and return to school at your earliest convenience. 

Forms and payments are due by Friday 18th September.

Students will need to wear full winter school uniform.

Media leaders Gypsy & Matilda interviewed the Student Spotlight this week, what will we learn about our student at St Joseph's.

Reuben - Kinder	Riley - Yr 4
Tell us who’s in your family? Dad (Gary), Mum (Belinda), Emily (sister) and Otis & Toby (our dogs). Tell us 5 words that describe you? Funny, happy, caring, helpful, kind. What do you like to do on the weekends? I like going in the truck with Dad and riding the motorbike. What’s your favourite game to play at school?  I like to play with my trucks in the sandpit. What do you want to be when you grow up?  I would like to be a float driver, I want to carry a scraper.	Tell us who’s in your family? Dad (Brian), Mum (Mel) and Taylor (sister). Tell us 5 words that describe you? Smart, kind, happy, sporty, talented. What do you like to do on the weekends? I like to ride my motorbike. What’s your favourite game to play at school?  I like to play Ninja Warrior. What do you want to be when you grow up?  I would like to work in the Northern Territory.

REMINDER:  Please send in a refillable drink bottle, due to COVID-19 restrictions children are unable to use the bubbler.  However they can refill their drink bottle from the water tower.  

Yr 5/6 have enjoyed their lessons with Birdie over the last couple of weeks.  They have practised forehands, backhands and serves, and played some really fun games.  Looks like we have some Tennis upcoming superstars!!

All women are invited to participate in an Archdiocesan Women’s Reflection Afternoon which will be livestreamed to all corners of the Canberra Goulburn Archdiocese this Saturday 29^th August from 2.00pm to 4:30pm. Gather with friends at home, in the parish or at school to hear inspiring talks and participate in short guided prayer experiences. 

Register for free at www.bit.ly/WomensReflectionAfternoon 

More info at https://www.catholicvoice.org.au/event/womens-reflection-afternoon/

Enquiries email catholic.women@cg.org.au or ring/text Lara on 0429 192 869

This event is hosted by the Archdiocesan Women’s Taskforce https://womenstaskforceacg.org/

Speakers:

Clara Geoghegan is the Executive Secretary to the Bishops’ Commission for Evangelisation, Laity & Ministry.  Clara has lectured in Church History and Spirituality at Catholic Theological College (Melbourne). Clara is also the Co-Director of the Catherine of Siena Institute, Australia.

Clara hopes to inspire the women of the Archdiocese to respond to their baptismal calling to intimacy with Christ and to co-responsibility for the mission of the Church.

The Sacrament of Confirmation

The date for the Sacrament of Confirmation has been changed. It will now be celebrated on Sunday 29th November 2020 at the 10.00am Mass in St James Church, Adelong. Archbishop Christopher has given permission for our Parish Priests to confirm the candidates this year.

Our first lesson will be held this afternoon (Thursday 3rd September) in the Parish House from 3:15pm to 4:15pm.

On Sunday 6th September, Father George would like to meet the candidates and will speak to them after 10.00am Mass about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Candidates will be given a Confirmation Pack with readings and activities to complete with their family to help prepare for the Sacrament.

Reconciliation and First Communion:

Please contact me if you would like your child to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation or First Communion this year. Reconciliation and First Communion will be celebrated in Adelong in April / May 2021 and Batlow later in the year.

Thank You

- Liz Murray (0405513318)

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