Friday, April 22 2016

Dear Parents and Friends We have had a great start to Term 2! I was so impressed with the conduct of our students this morning at our ANZAC commemoration, and look forward to many students joining us for the ANZAC March on Monday. Our visiting speaker, Mr Reay Tuck, was very pleased with the reverence displayed by the students and their knowledge of the ANZAC tradition. He shared with the students some of the history of canine involvement in war and in the important work of rehabilitating returned soldiers, and this Monday will be the first time that dogs will march in the parade. Students are invited to join us from 8am in the old Coles Carpark at Meeting Point 19, ready to march at 8.30am. Students will then be collected at the end of the march near the MECC. Please ensure students are wearing their formal school uniform and school hat. Last night we had a large contingent of students who represented St Joseph’s at the Combined Catholic Schools Swimming Carnival at Pioneer Pool. Thank you to all of the staff and parents who assisted to make this carnival a success. Special thanks also to Mrs Hinschen and Mrs Fahl for their work in coordinating swimmers in the lead up to this event. Our students swam very well, taking home a huge haul of ribbons at the end of the night. Special congratulations go to Dane Wilson, who was awarded 12 Years Boys Age Champion, a fantastic achievement. St Joseph’s was also awarded the Boys Decimal Award and the Overall Points Decimal Award. Go St Joseph’s!

In another great sporting achievement for our school this week, our Under 11 Futsal team were awarded champions at the Whitsunday School Futsal Competition on Monday. Congratulations to Daniel Harris, Balin Tweddle, Oscar Tweddle, Hunter Searle, Lachlan McDonald, Brandon Mayne and Beau Byrne for a stellar effort and huge thanks to Mrs Lyn Harris for supervising the students on the day.

MOTHER’S DAY LITURGY To celebrate all of the wonderful women who contribute so much to the lives of the children in our school we are inviting all Mums, and those who take on the role of mother, to join us for a special liturgy of celebration on Friday 6 May at 8.40am. Following the liturgy, we invite all Mums to spend some time in class with your children, followed by a catered morning tea in the hall at 10am. We are also planning a special photo story to include in our celebration, and invite all families to submit a photo of the children with their Mum or important female role model to the office via email by Wednesday 4 May. Photos can be submitted to sjnm@rok.catholic.edu.au. An invitation with RSVP slip was sent home with the eldest children in each family today, to assist us to cater for this event. We look forward to celebrating a special morning with these important women in our school community. SCHOOL REVIEW AND IMPROVEMENT In Week 4, the External Validating Team will be visiting St Joseph’s to validate the findings of the Internal Team for School Review and Improvement. An important part of this process is the team having the opportunity to meet with students, staff, parents and members of the wider community to formulate Commendations and Recommendations for us as a school, assisting us to ensure our School Development Plan is targeted towards growth for the future. Thank you to those parents who have indicated their willingness to be interviewed as part of this process and we look forward to the team visiting us shortly. Bianca Hodges Principal

April

25 ANZAC Day Commemorations and March 28 P & F Meeting 6pm – 7pm 29 Cross Country, Year 4 – 6

May 2 Labour Day Holiday 4-6 Mother’s Day Stall 6 Mother’s Day Liturgy and Morning Tea 10-13 NAPLAN, Year 3 & 5

LITURGY NEWS Mother’s Day Liturgy: Friday 6th May at 8.40am First Friday Mass: 4th June St Joseph’s to lead Friday Mass is celebrated each Friday at 12 noon. You are most welcome to join with the classes attending this each week.

As usual we will be participating in the ANZAC DAY march as a school body. The march will take place on Monday 25th April. Students are required to assemble at the old Coles carpark in Sydney Street from 8.00am. The march will commence at 8.35 and the morning ceremony will finish at approximately 10.30am. The march will finish at approximately 9.30am. At the end of the march, Marshalls should direct St. Joseph's Catholic Primary into Alfred Street, neat to the MECC. Children are to be picked up from Alfred Street We would strongly encourage any students who are able to please be part of the ANZAC Day march. Students are required to wear their formal school uniform with black shoes and white socks. School hats must be worn.

This year parents are asked to deliver their students to the carpark and once they have been placed in the care of a staff member parents are requested to vacate the carpark. Organisers of the march have requested this is in order to make the assembly and organisation of all students involved more efficient. THANKYOU: A big thankyou to members of the SRC and a very special thankyou to Mr Tuck who joined us for our ANZAC assembly this morning and spoke to our community. It was great to have a returned service man speak to us and present us with such an interesting address. Thank you again Mr Tuck. “LOOSE CHANGE FUNDRAISER” As part of our efforts for the Jubilee Year of Mercy we are asking students to bring in loose change - silver coins - during the next fortnight as a donation towards our fundraiser. Monies raised will be used to purchase materials to make up stationery packs for students in the Solomon Islands and Fiji where much devastation was caused by the recent cyclone. The school has donated desks and recycled books to the area and the SRC will be working with staff to put together stationery parcels for students in these areas. Our thanks to the Rotary personnel who are arranging for our donations to be sent overseas in May via shipping container. Remember it doesn’t matter how small the donation every little helps. Some of the homes in these villages do not have a book in the house so every donation is greatly appreciated! Donations can be placed in the classroom mission boxes or dropped into the large mission box in the office. Thanks in advance for your help!

Prep R Ally Midgley

For always using beautiful manners when talking to others. Well done Ally. Prep W Bede Hill

For getting in and having a go even though it’s your first week with us. We are lucky to have you as part of Prep W. 1B Jack Donaldson

For the fabulous start you have made to Term 2. Thank you so much for trying your hardest in all classroom activities. 1K Jai Atkinson

For continuing to display a positive attitude towards your work and always trying your best. 2R Susie Sun

For the excellent effort you put into your handwriting and presentation of your work. Well done and keep it up. 2S Molly Coleman

For your enthusiasm and happy smile this week. It is wonderful to see you trying your very best! What a fabulous start to the term Molly.

3D Hannah Hill For the way you have settled into your new school. You’ve worked hard during classtime and made lots of new friends. Keep it up.

3BM Koby Atkinson For showing excellence by having a positive attitude towards his reading and writing tasks this week. You should be very proud of the way you used adjectives to describe the enormous crocodile. Well done.

4B Sienna Uriarte For always trying your hardest in everything you do. Your perseverance and dedication sets a great example for your classmates. Thank you Sienna.

4P Hunter Searle For showing the value of excellence. Hunter you have made a wonderful start to Term 2. It has been encouraging to see you put yoru best effort into class tasks. Keep up the great work.

5D Eli Sorensen For the exceptional work ethic you have displayed this week. Well done Eli.

5S Matilda Ralph For your enthusiasm towards learning. You are displaying good listening skills and are always willing to contribute towards discussions. Well done Matilda.

6B Jack Oliveira For your intelligent contributions in our class discussions. 6GG Bayley Davidson For being so helpful in the class without having to be asked. Thank you Bayley. You are a great role model.

SCHOOL FEES Toward the end of 2015 we had a system upgrade and Parent Codes changed. All families were sent a letter to advise of your new parent code. If you pay your school fees via direct debit to your account, can you please ensure your reference number is now your 6 digit parent code. If you need your new parent code please contact the office. Term 2 fees will be sent via email next week. Please contact the office if you need to discuss your fees.

TUCKSHOP NEWS

TUCKSHOP ROSTER

Thursday 28th April Stephanie Ferris

Friday 29th April Stephanie Ferris

HOMEBAKE ROSTER

Thursday 28th April NO HOMEBAKE NEEDED

Friday 29th April NO HOMEBAKE NEEDED

***PLEASE NOTE*** We have now started using Our Online Canteen. Thank you to all our parents for helping with such a smooth transition from Flexischools. When registering your child online, please ensure you add your child’s teacher name and add the class in the room allocation. If you have already registered and have not added these details, please edit your child’s details to add them. Thank you.

HOCKEY 2016 Hockey Draw - Saturday 23 April Week 5 U7 St Joseph’s Bye U9 St Joseph’s v Fitz 8:00am Field 7A U11 Boys St Joseph’s v Eimeo Comb 8:55am Field 2 U7 training will move to Wednesday for the next 2 weeks due to the public holidays on the Monday’s of week 3 & 4.

NETBALL

Netball - Saturday 23rd April 2016

Time Grade Game Court

8:00 am 11B St Joeys Topaz vs West Whiskers 3

1:00 pm U10 St Joeys Diamonds vs West Garnets 6

2:15 pm U8 St Joeys Rubies vs DAS Drummers 3

Other duties 9:15 am St Joeys Topaz umpiring Court 1 - Tina Kirkwood 2:15 pm St Joeys Office Duties – Susan Viero Please ensure your children arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time have water and a soft brimmed hat. Please note if your children are unable to play ensure to contact your coach directly.

ST JOSEPH’S CROSS COUNTRY

St Joseph’s Annual Cross Country will be held at the Gooseponds on Friday 29th April 2016 (Week 3). Students will walk to the Gooseponds and meet at the North Primary School end beforehand. All students aged 10-12 years will compete. The events will commence at 9.30am and conclude around 10.30am and parents and supporters are invited to come along and watch. 10 year old students will run/walk 2km and the 11 and 12 year old students will run/walk 3km. Students may wear running clothes and sandshoes for the event but will need to change into their uniform afterwards. Students will need to remember their school hat to be able to participate. TRAINING WILL BE WEDNESDAY MORNING NEXT WEEK.

PREP ENROLMENTS - 2017 We are now taking enrolments for 2017. If you have a child due to commence Prep next year (born between 1 July, 2011 and 31 July 2012) please complete an enrolment form and return it to the office. If you do not have an enrolment form package please download one from the school website or collect one from the school office.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

YEAR 6 SETTLER’S HUTS Last term Year Six students designed and constructed their own Settler’s Hut which was set in the 1800’s. Students researched and investigated two types of huts; the Wattle and Daub and Slab Hut. They were fortunate enough to display and ‘show off ‘ their fabulous work to all classes last Friday in the Hall. Mr and Mrs Grundy and I were most impressed with the effort, design and construction of the huts and congratulate each and every student in Year Six for their hard work. The huts will be on display in the library this term so if you get a chance come in and have a look – they are fabulous!

For the convenience of our school community, school photos can be ordered and paid for online using a secure online platform. Orders placed online DO NOT require an envelope, cash/cheques or paperwork returned to school. Envelope Orders: photos can also be purchased in the traditional manner using an envelope, with cash/cheque enclosed. The preference of our school is that orders and payments be made online, as this reduces the administration and associated security issues related to the return of cash & envelopes on photo day.

To place your order visit www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the code- G7V JBZ A35. This code can also be found

printed on your envelope. Please be aware that- 1. Sibling/Family Photos can be ordered online or via envelope. To ensure a smoothly run photo day, online

orders for Sibling/Family Photos will be cut off at 12.00 a.m. the night before our photo day to allow a list of students that require Sibling/Family Photographs taken to be compiled. Sibling photos can still be ordered after the online cut off date by collecting an envelope from the office and returning the envelope on photo day with your payment enclosed.

2. All online orders should be placed on or before our day of photography. 3. The online code above may also be used to order sports and other group photos.

All orders placed online will be delivered to the school for collection

- Our school photos will be taken on the Monday 30th May 2016

MERCY COLLEGE MACKAY

invites prospective students and parents/guardians

to attend our

2017 Year 7

Enrolment Information Evening

Tuesday 03 May 2016

4.30pm – 7.30pm

Pre-registration via the website www.mercymackay.qld.edu.au

Collect an Enrolment Pack and

visit Subject Department displays. If you’re unable to attend on the night,

please contact the College Office. MERCY COLLEGE MACKAY Penn Street, Mackay Qld 4740 Ph: 4969 4199 Fax: 4969 4189 Website: www.mercymackay.qld.edu.au