Dear Parents,

Thanks to the 12 parents who

participated in the community

consultation regarding the

appointment of the new principal

from 2017.

As mentioned in last week’s

newsletter, we are preparing for

the 2017 school year. We are

pleased to announce the

following classes and assigned

teaching positions:

Assistant Principal Religious

Education & Support Teacher –

Liam Dougherty

Prep – Amanda Heron

Year 1/2 – Rebecca Prichard

Year 3/4 – Wendy Royan

Year 5/6 – Karen Lindsay &

Rachel Medley

Farewells

At the end of 2016, along with

Mrs Kate Hinton and myself, our

school community will also

farewell Mrs Nicole Amey. Nicole

has been our Support Teacher

and Primary Learning Leader

throughout 2016. Nicole came to

these roles with a variety of

international leadership

experiences. Working in the

Support and Learning roles,

Nicole has always prioritised the

engagement and progress of each

child’s educational outcomes. We

congratulate Nicole on her

appointment to Shalom College

from the beginning of 2017.

Week 5 • 31st October, 2016

All Saint’s Day – Tuesday, 1st November. All Soul’s Day – Wednesday,2nd November. Pre-Prep Orientation – Wednesday, 2nd November at 9.00am School Board Meeting – Wednesday, 2nd November at 4.30pm Combined Board & P&F Dinner – Wednesday, 2nd November at 6pm Year1/2 Forest View Retirement Home visit – Wednesday, 2nd November. After School Cooking Club (Year 1/2) – Thursday, 3rd November at 3pm After School Netball Club (Years 4 & 5/6) – Thursday, 3rd November at 3pm.

2017 School Officer Contracts

Internal and external

applications are being sought

for the following advertised

teacher aid positions:

5 days per week – 5hr 40

mins each day

5 days per week – 5hr 40

mins each day

5 days per week – 4hr 40

mins each day

1 day per week

(classroom and fete

coordinator) - 5hr 40

mins

The criteria for selection

includes, but is not limited to:

1. Qualifications

2. Experiences

3. Suitability to working in

a small rural Catholic

school

Suitable applicants should

submit their CV along with a

cover letter which details

qualifications, experiences and

suitability. Applications are

due to the principal on or

before 4pm on Thursday, 10th

November.

Warmest regards,

John Hinton

Before School Reading Club Friday morning reading club will continue until week 8. It is a great success. Parents are welcome to join in and read with their child. A juice and breakfast biscuit is provided. Come on in and get involved.

After School Cooking Club Year 1/2 enjoyed cooking and tasting raspberry muffins last week. Creative sandwiches are on the menu for this week.

After School Netball Club Billy Freeman is coaching the Years 4 and 5/6 in netball to further improve their skills.

End of Year Banking Competition During Term 4 we are running the End of Year Banking Competition. Bank 5 times out of 9 weeks this term to go in the running for a Commonwealth Bank Prize Pack, there can only be one winner. So don’t forget to bank.

Year 4 Visit to Underwater World Year 4 enjoyed their visit to Underwater World on Friday. They gathered information on life cycles and how sea animals depend on others and the environment for survival.

P&F Purchased eReaders Project A class set of eReaders has been purchased for the year 3 students. Students are navigating their way through the eReaders. They are reading The Wind and the Willows as a class. Thank you to the P & F for continuing to resource our St Joey’s learners.

School Accounts Term 4 school fees are now overdue, please finalise accounts before end of term. Accounts were emailed from PCHIFinance. Please contact the school office if you have not received your account. Fete Memorabilia The P&F have a number of items for sale to mark the 90th year of St Joseph’s School.

Stubby coolers $7 Cookbooks $10

Pens $2:50 Keyrings $4

Jo-Anne & Nigel Allwood

91 Churchill Street, CHILDERS 4660

Ph: 07 4126155

Email: sales@isibikes.com

Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, KTM, Ducati &

BMW Parts & accessories

Advertise here

Approximately $3.50 per week

Ph. 4126 1866

Congratulations St Joey’s Students Each year we are delighted to hear St Joey’s students are becoming future leaders in secondary school settings, including Isis High. Most recently this has included:

2016 Mayor’s Medalists – Aleshia Nugent and Caleb Spark

2016 Dux of the School – Laura Fredriksen

2016 Junior Dux of the School – Sophie Fredriksen

2016 Sports Awards – Billy Freeman and Caleb Spark

2016 Leadership Award – Danny Morris

2016 Subject and/or Year Level Awards – Too many to mention

2017 School Captain at Isis High – Eden Farimbella

Tylah Dunn – 6th Nov

Student of the Week

CHRISTIAN VALUES

CATHOLIC FAMILY

INDIVIDUAL GROWTH

Prep Xavier Holland-Clark Lewis Rowan Annabelle Rogers

Yr 1/2 Caleb Faass Heidi Brumwell

Yr 3 Chloe Van Der Heide Reuben McBride

Yr 4

Yr 5/6 Erin Sanburg Ava Karpowski Theresa Bretherton

Date Week Subway/Tuckshop Helpers

26.10.16 5 Subway

02.11.16 6 Tuckshop Katie Banting, Tanya Gilbert, Meghan Wehl

09 11.16 7 Subway