Kirsty Beavan

Principal

MISSION MONTH

The children have been excited to bring in their coins to donate to the Missions and are looking forward to wearing their crazy, colourful or odd socks on Friday to ‘Sock it to Poverty’. Thank you for the generosity that has been shown already – it is wonderful for the children to witness Social Justice in action.

The money we raise will be donated to the Arrupe Centre in Cambodia to provide for children with disabilities caused by landmine accidents, polio and other diseases. We will see which class can make the longest line with their coins as well as total their collection.

The children have been particularly touched by Dara’s story and are gaining an understanding of the need to reach out and help others who do not have access to healthcare, education and resources as we do in Australia.

Today 2,3,4, prayed the Mission Rosary for children around the world. Each decade is a different colour to represent a different continent: green for Africa, red for the Americas, blue for Oceania, yellow for Asia and white for Europe.

It was lovely to see how respectfully they participated in the prayer session.

- Liz Murray

Religious Education Co-Ordinator

 

*  As it has been a busy year with the mowing and we have split the whole area into two sections, we have had to start again with roster.  We would like to thank our families for continuing to support our school looking maintained.

A reminder to return your note for the Cricket Gala Day next Tuesday:

Cricket Gala Day - 3rd November - Adelong Showground - Yrs 3, 4, 5, 6 boys & girls

A note for Trent Barrett - 11th November - Yrs 3/4 boys & girls will go out today.

Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 restrictions spectators are not allowed at any of the sports/gala days.

We are very excited to be welcoming our new Kinder students for 2021 in November for their Orientation Days.

Strict COVID protocols will be in place during these sessions, a letter has been sent out regarding the protocols that will be in place.

Parents dropping children off and picking them up will need to sanitise and sign the sign in sheet and keep to the 10min drop off timeframe.

If children or parents are feeling unwell we ask that you follow the COVID guidelines and do not attend the Orientation sessions.

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.  

Book Club catalogues went out to families last week, any orders are due back by next Monday 2nd November. 

Please use the LOOP app to order where possible.

We thank you for your continued support of the Book Club as the school does receive rewards which we put back into purchasing more books for the school.

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.

Just a reminder that we discourage bringing toys or precious items into school to play with at recess and lunch, we wouldn't like to see expensive or precious items ruined.

Mortimer Shield was a blast for the 5/6 class. Eliza, Matilda and Gypsy played league tag with McAuley Tumut girls. The boys Jack, Archie, Charlie, Tom and Harry all played with St Pats Gundagai. 

The boys said “it was a fun and enjoyable game throughout the day.”  They played five games, against McAuley, Franklin, Tumbarumba, Adelong Public School and Tumut Public School.  They won against Franklin where the score was 8-0. In that same game Tom scored a try after running the whole field and Jack in a separate game scored one try.

The girls played against Tumut Public, Gundagai Public, Franklin, Tumbarumba and Adelong Public. Although they didn't win any games they had a blast playing with McAuley.  Gypsy scored 4 tries, Eliza scored 3 tries, and Matilda scored 1. 

Overall it was a successful day for both teams.  

- Gypsy & Matilda

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

Ollie - Yr 1	Faith - Yr 3	Ted - Yr 6
Tell us who’s in your family? John (Dad), Jenn (Mum), Eva & Emmie (sisters) & George (brother). Tell us 5 words that describe you? Funny, tv watcher, sporty, artisic, good friend. What do you like to do on the weekends? I like to watch tv. What’s your favourite game to play at school?  I like to play with the dump trucks. What do you want to be when you grow up?  I would like to be a farmer.	Tell us who’s in your family? Jason (Dad), Krystal (Mum), Dallas & Beau (brothers). Tell us 5 words that describe you? Friendly, smart, amazing, pretty, likes cats. What do you like to do on the weekends? I like to play with my dolls and watch Tik Tok. What’s your favourite game to play at school?  I like to play with my friends. What do you want to be when you grow up?  I would like to be a teacher.	Tell us who’s in your family? Mark (Dad), Clare (Mum), Lucy (sister). Tell us 5 words that describe you? Awesome, sensible, athletic, smart, responsible. What do you like to do on the weekends? I like to do cattle work, motorbike riding, building and playing with Harry. What’s your favourite game to play at school?  I like to play footy. What do you want to be when you grow up?  I would like to be a farmer.

Congratulations to our students who received awards in Week 2. 

Student of the Week Awards: Matilda, Charlie, Braxton, Preston & Laura	Happy Birthday Wishes: Archie

A big thank you to our parents, Kaye, Lauren, Lucy and Jenna who helped out recently at the Robson families bull sale with serving of food. It was very much appreciated by the Robson family.

Covid restrictions are still very much in place for schools and for the school community there are minimal changes.  Parents are asked to only enter the school grounds for a meeting/interview at the schools or parents request, or to pick up/drop off their child.

If a student or staff member is exhibiting flu like symptoms they are to stay at home – get covid tested and return to school once they have received a negative test result.  

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