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Congratulations Kindergarten
We are so very proud of our Kindergarten children and their families, for the way in which they have settled into school in their very first week. They have been amazing at coming in from Day 1 on Monday, settling and allowing their parents to leave. As they have been required to come into school from the gate for the rest of the week, they have managed this with success and their teachers have been telling the rest of the staff that they have been so capable and engaged in their learning. We have included some photos of them for our newsletter this week.
Welcome New Staff
Last week we welcomed our new students to St Joseph’s. This week we would like to acknowledge staff who have taken leave for 2022 and welcome new staff. During the holidays, Mr Damian Lawrence and Mrs Leah Toole took the opportunity to expand their horizons. They have taken leave for 2022 to work in other schools, so we welcome Mrs Danielle Taylor to work with Year 2 and Mrs Eloise Wilson to work across a number of grades. Danielle and Eloise have quickly become wonderful parts of our teaching teams and staff. We also welcome Miss Lucy Barber teaching 3B and Miss Kaihlee Patterson teaching in 1PS.
Beginning Year Mass
It is a special part of our school tradition when we are able to celebrate the beginning of the year through a Mass with our whole school gathered. Unfortunately we won’t be able to attend in the Church or with our parents and carers due to the need for a COVID safe plan. However, it is wonderful that we are able to gather our students together for this celebration at school. We are grateful to Fr Paul our Parish Priest for coming to share this occasion with us. At our Mass we will induct our Year 6 school leaders for 2022. As we are unable to have their parents with us, we will take photos and video to share and make a time to individually photograph parents with their children to mark this special occasion.
Celebrating Our Faith
Christian Meditation is an integral part of the prayer life of St Joseph’s Primary School; in fact this practice holds a special place in the prayer life of all Parish schools across the Diocese of Lismore.
No one doubts that children can pray; they can be present in the here and now with extraordinary intensity and naturalness.
Through Christian Meditation we are teaching our children to be still and know God. Being still is a great challenge for adults and children alike.
Here at St Joseph’s we make the commitment to be still in the presence of God everyday after Lunch 1. We quarantine this time as God’s time.
It is through this opportunity to be still in the presence of God that meditation can help children search for God, grow in awareness of God, find comfort in God and find a sense of their own personal wholeness.
Learning Together
As a school community, we encourage each of our students to become the best version of themselves they can be. We have the responsibility to educate each student academically, emotionally, spiritually, physically and socially. If our students are able to understand the thoughts, feelings, and needs of others, they will be able to interact in a selfless manner. This will also help them to avoid physical and unpleasant conflict. This week our students in 4MM spent time developing their understanding of empathy. They watched a TEDx talk by Belgian Michiel Vandeweer, 19, who suffers from Progeria. Through his presentation he shares how his life is an immense challenge with an unknown outcome, but despite all the inconveniences, Michiel’s positive attitude in life is remarkable. The students in 4MM discussed how they can overcome and support each other in their lives. How they can be attentive to the needs of others and the way in which they learn. When visiting the classroom it was inspirational to hear the students engaging in conversations about how they can display empathy for each other and those around the school community
Take a moment to listen to Michiel, he certainly puts life into perspective. Here is a young man who despite the limitations and the negative effects of the disease, tries to enjoy his life to the fullest.
2023 Kindergarten Enrolment Information Sessions
Come and meet our Principals and learn about the St Agnes’ Catholic Parish Education pathway and what we can offer for your child’s schooling.
Registration is essential to attend our Information Nights for parents considering our schools for Kindergarten in 2023. Click on the link in the below flyer to register and school tour information.
2023 Year 7 Enrolments
More information on 2023 Year 7 Enrolments can be found by clicking on the link in the below flyer.
St Joseph’s celebrated Safer Internet Day on Tuesday and this year’s theme was ‘Play it Fair Online’.
‘There is no place for online abuse. We can all help to make life online enjoyable by being kind and respectful to each other.’
Each year group participated in different activities or discussions across the school
Webinars for parents and carers
These live webinars give parents and carers the knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safe online experiences.
The 2022 webinars include a broad range of topics that will be delivered by the Esafety Commissioner's expert education and training team.
https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars
For further information we encourage you to explore Australia’s online safety hub. Check out eSafety’s great range of advice and resources. Get started by visiting the parents and carers pages and reading the practical tips for kicking off an online safety conversation.
- Visit https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents for tips to start the chat at home.
Sarah Blundell
Leader of Digital Technologies and Innovation
Swimming Carnival
Yesterday students in Years 3 to 6 and competitive swimmers in Year 2 participated in our Swimming Carnival at the Wauchope Memorial Pool. Whether they were swimming in competitive races, just for fun or cheering on others from the grandstand, the spirit of the day and the teamwork in our Sport Houses was wonderful. Congratulations to all students and staff on a fun-filled day.
Our Age Champions and Runners Up are as follows;
Age Champion | Runner Up |
8 Years Boys - Harry Lawrence | 8 Years Boys - Braxton Hoitink |
8 Years Girls - Hannah Cooper | 8 Years Girls - Nyah Watson |
9 Years Boys - Cjay Connor | 9 Years Boys - Noah Alchin |
9 Years Girls - Georgia Bell | 9 Years Girls - Lily Skinner |
10 Years Boys - Archie Holloway | 10 Years Boys - Sunny Stapleton |
10 Years Girls - Zoe Lawrence | 10 Years Girls - Gemma Cooper |
11 Years Boys - Caden Connor | 11 Years Boys - Charlie Burns |
11 Years Girls - Lailah Watson | 11 Years Girls - Evie Johnson |
12/13 Years Boys - Billy Stapleton | 12/13 Years Boys - Baxter Matthews |
12/13 Years Girls - Charlie Holloway | 12/13 Years Girls - Matilda Beresford |
Congratulations to all of these students.
Zone Swimming Carnival
Our swimming champions will head to the Zone Swimming Carnival in Macksville next Tuesday 15th February. Congratulations to the following students:
Lailah Watson | Charlie Holloway | Billy Stapleton | Baxter Matthews |
Hannah Cooper | Nyah Watson | Harry Lawrence | Braxton Hoitink |
Georgia Bell | Lily Skinner | Cjay Connor | Tyler Mat |
Gemma Cooper | Zoe Lawrence | Archie Holloway | Sunny Stapleton |
Charli Robinson | Xavier Mat | Bronte Gawith | Cooper Bell |
Matilda Beresford | Isabelle Moane | Caden Connor | Evie Johnson |
Drew Evans | Alivia Johnson | Eden Pope | Tyler Mat |
Charlie Burns | Charli Hoitink |
Year 5 and 6 Hastings Zone Summer Sport Trials - Touch Football
The Hastings Zone Sports Committee has invited St Joseph’s to send representatives to the Hastings Zone Summer Sports Touch Football Selection Trials. These trials will be held in the form of a Round Robin Gala Day. The day will be held on Wednesday 16th February (Week 3 Term 1). Refer to the note for further details.
Diocesan Basketball Trials
Congratulations to Peyton Berry, Xavier Mat, Maddyx Gray, Liam Jones, and Hudson Alexander who travelled to Lismore on Tuesday to represent St Joseph’s in order to earn a spot on the Diocean basketball team. We also congratulate Harrison Hoade, McKenzie Newton, and Laila Thorburn who were selected to attend the trials but were unable to attend.
Gymnastics
The Term 1 Dance Fever Multisport Gymnastic program for Kinder to Year 6 will run on Thursdays from Week 3 to Week 10. It is an exciting and essential area of our Sport program that will develop fundamental gross motor skills using equipment, their body weight and a partner. Please see below timetable.
grade sport uniform days
David Lynch
Sports Coordinator
K-2 Dance Diaries
Dance in the Creative Arts Curriculum - what is it all about?
In Primary Dance, students will develop knowledge and understanding, skills, values and attitudes in performing, composing and appreciating by engaging with the elements of dance (action dynamics, time, space, relationships and structure) through a range of contexts within a planned and sequential process of teaching and learning. Learning in dance is taught in such a way that performing, composing and appreciating are integrated. The use of the elements of dance is essential to all learning activities and draws on dance from a range of contexts.
- Perform - to present
- Compose - to create
- Appreciate - to make judgements about
- Action refers to what is occurring
- Dynamics refers to the quality or how it is happening
- Time refers to when is it happening
- Space refers to where is it occurring
- Relationships refers to with or who aspects of the dance
- Structure refers to the unity and form of the dance
Learning to perform, compose and appreciate dance involves a range of skills that use the dancing body and the elements of dance. Students will use the elements in performing, composing and appreciating. With ideas for dance drawn from a range of contexts, they will engage with the concepts of dance artists (performers and choreographers), dance works, the audience and the world to develop broader and deeper knowledge, understanding, values and attitudes about dance.
(source: Creative Arts K–6 Syllabus (2006) PDF)
Stay tuned for next week’s ‘K-2 Dance Diaries’ article.
Donation Request
Nicola Jackson
K-2 RFF Teacher
KBB | Lucas Clarke | Henry Preston | Piper Salvestrin |
KHB | Ethan Ocbina | Indi Ross | Ebony Wittenberg |
1CS | Scarlett Slater | Noah Rex | Alexander Searle |
1PS | Frederick Agland | Ivy Cutler | Nakuya Gatonye |
2BT | Jacob Lees | Jacob Wittenberg | Hannah Cooper |
2DT | Liam Clarke | Matihias Bridger | Faith Ojeda |
3B | Heidi Lawrence | Hudson Young | Toby Hamilton |
3MH | Tyler Mat | Marcus Cramp | Georgia Bell |
4MM | Jack Slater | Ollie McCormick | Marielle Obeid |
4R | Hudson Jones | Indhi Kingsmith | Harlow Maher |
5BH | Lacey Sinclair | Drew Evans | Adrienne Arce |
5T | Benji Connor | Ryder Monckton | Lailah Watson |
6H | Charlie Holloway | Macie Taylor | Matilda Coleman |
6L | Hayley Honeysett | Isabelle Moane | Imogen Mulligan |
Term 1 Canteen Menu
Volunteers
At this stage we will not be having volunteers helping in the Canteen until further notice. In the meantime, if you would like to register to volunteer when we are able to welcome helpers back, you can do so via the link. Click here for Volunteers Form
Supply Issues
There are currently a variety of supply issues across the country impacting some items that I usually stock. I will update Flexischools daily however if an item you order is unavailable, I will offer an alternative or a credit.
Lunch Orders
Canteen lunch orders can be placed via Flexischools or by dropping them in the basket on the counter each morning.
Flexischools is our preferred method for submitting lunch orders.
Reminder - Cutoff time for online orders is 8.30am.
- Download the Flexischools app from the App Store or from Google Play.
Note: for iPhone and iPad please select ‘Allow’ notification - Click “Register Now” to create account
- Top-up your balance
- Start ordering immediately
- Alternatively Go to www.flexischools.com.au or you can find the link on the school website.
Don’t forget you can place your online orders days or even weeks in advance, making the morning rush even easier!
Kim Goldie
Canteen Coodinator
Week 3 - Term 1 2022 |
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Please note these dates can change from time to time due to unforeseen circumstances and we will endeavour to advise you of any changes at the earliest possible opportunity. Our school Google calendar can be accessed via this link for additional advanced dates -
For your convenience 2022 school term dates are listed below. They are also located on our website. Click on the words “TERM DATES” on the home page.
TERM 1 2022
School Administration Day (Pupil Free) - Friday 28th January 2022
School Administration Day (Pupil Free) - Monday 31st January 2022
Year 1 to 6 Maths Assessment Interviews - Tuesday 1st February to
Thursday 3rd February 2022
Kindergarten Best Start Interviews - Tuesday 1st February to
Friday 4th February 2022
Year 1 to 6 commence classes for Term 1 - Friday 4th February 2022
Kindergarten commence classes for Term 1 - Monday 7th February 2022
Last day of classes for Term 1 - Thursday 7th April 2022
Staff Spirituality Day (Pupil Free) - Friday 8th April 2022
TERM 2
Kindergarten to Year 6 commence classes for Term 2 - Tuesday
26th April 2022
Kindergarten to Year 6 last day of classes Term 2 – Thursday
30th June 2022
Staff Development Day (Pupil Free) - Friday 1st July 2022
TERM 3
Kindergarten to Year 6 commence classes for Term 3 - Monday
18th July 2022
Kindergarten to Year 6 last day of classes Term 3 – Thursday
22nd September 2022
Staff Development Day (Pupil Free) - Friday 23rd September 2022
TERM 4
Kindergarten to Year 6 commence classes for Term 4 - Monday
10th October 2022
Kindergarten to Year 6 last day of classes for Term 4 - Friday
16th December 2022
Staff Development Day (Pupil Free) - Monday 19th December 2022
Staff Development Day (Pupil Free) - Tuesday 20th December 2022
Other Holidays in 2022
Australia Day – 26th January (Public Holiday)
Good Friday – 15th April (Public Holiday)
Easter Monday – 18th April (Public Holiday)
ANZAC Day – 25th April (Public Holiday)
Queen’s Birthday – 13th June (Public Holiday)
Labour Day – 3rd October (Public Holiday)
Christmas Day - 25th December (Public Holiday)
Boxing Day - 26th December (Public Holiday)
Kindergarten afternoon travel arrangements
Kindergarten Term 1 Overview
Year 1 Term 1 Overview
Year 2 Term 1 Overview
Year 3 Term 1 Overview
Year 4 Term 1 Overview
Year 5 Term 1 Overview
Year 6 Term 1 Overview
Seesaw for Schools (Year 4 2022) - acknowledgement, agreement and permission
Collection #2 of Student RAT Kits
2022 Summer Sports Trials (Touch Football) - Invitation to nominate
2022 Zone Swimming Carnival - Macksville (selected students)
2022 Gymnastics