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Kindergarten Enrolments 2023
We are currently interviewing families for Kindergarten enrolments for 2023. In all of our Parish schools, we are in the position that placements will be full very quickly at this early stage. While siblings will always be given priority over new families, we still require application forms at the same time as those seeking new enrolments to know how many offers of placement we can make. We are unsure if we still have current families who haven’t completed their forms yet. Please make contact with the school by next week if you have not yet applied.
School Uniforms
As we have moved into the winter season now, we have certainly felt the colder weather. Although we are in a phase-in year of our new uniforms, it is still important to remember that the new uniform items are set. For students who are wearing the full new uniform (navy), the items that are listed for cooler weather are the jacket, jumper and long tracksuit pants. This does not include stockings or tights, which were items for the girl’s winter uniform previously. We will check the stocks of the St Agnes’ Uniform Store to ensure there are enough supplies for our families to purchase the new pants and will let you know if there are any concerns with this.
Celebrating Our Faith
First Holy Communion Candidates
We continue to pray for our First Holy Communion Candidates this week. This weekend we will celebrate our candidates with a presentation mass. Please join us at the following times to support our community this weekend.
Saturday 4th June 5.00pm Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Lake Cathie |
Sunday 5th June 7.30am St Agnes’ Church |
Sunday 5th June 9.00am St Agnes’ Church |
Sunday 5th June 5.00pm St Agnes’ Church |
All Year 4 and 5 students will celebrate with our First Holy Communion Candidates during a Reflection Day on Tuesday 14th June. This will be a day to reflect upon this special sacrament, by learning about the separate parts of the Mass and the items used during the celebration of Mass. It will also be a special day of prayer and deepening our faith together.
Christian Meditation
In our busy world, children are bombarded at an early age with noises, stimuli, and a message to keep busy. As a result, our consistent fast pace can detract from our ability to be still and silent with God. One of the ways to regain this is by teaching children the practise of Christian Meditation.
Christian Meditation is a simple way of silent prayer practised by Christians as early as the fourth century. Children are natural meditators and readily open their hearts and minds to God’s presence within and around them. Over time, as we develop a regular practice, meditation changes us. The changes that take place can best be described as in St Paul’s letter to the Galatians, “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22)
Here at St Joseph’s we make a commitment to Christian Meditation after Lunch 1 everyday.
Learning Together
How much should I pack in my Child’s lunchbox?
This is a question that is often asked, especially by parents and carers. It depends on lots of things such as how active they are, what their appetite is like and whether they prefer to sit and take their time eating or to race off to play as soon as they can.
How much to pack can be trial and error. Think about how much your child normally eats when they are at home with you during normal school hours.
Make sure to pack these everyday:
- Something made with whole grain carbohydrates like a sandwich, wrap or roll, naan, roti, pasta, rice, couscous or quinoa. Carbohydrates give kids the energy they need to make it through the day.
- Vegetables, because most kids don’t eat enough and including some at school is the best way to up their intake. It’s as easy as some cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks or salad in their sandwich. Just a few strips of red capsicum gives you all the Vitamin C you need for the day!
- Some protein to keep them full like cheese, chicken, tuna, egg or hummus in a sandwich.
- Some fruit, either in season fresh, dried or tubs in natural juice.
- A water bottle, as kids get thirsty and water is the best way to keep them hydrated. Freeze it to keep their lunch cold.
For kids who like a bit more at lunchtime pack:
- Some dairy foods like plain milk or plain yoghurt for growing healthy bones and teeth.
- Extra fruit and vegetables.
- A bigger sandwich or roll.
Get your kids involved in planning and packing their lunch box
Join us at the St Agnes’ Parish Careers Expo
Learn more about job opportunities with one of the largest employers in Port Macquarie. Opportunities range across aged care, disability and therapy services, education and training, business and administration.
John Henry Institute, the registered training provider of the Parish, will also be present to show you how they can help you train for a new role or get a work placement.
Date: Wednesday 15th June 2022
Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm
Venue: Glasshouse, Hay Street, Port Macquarie
Registration: www.stagnesparish.org.au/careers/ or call the Parish Administration Centre on (02) 6588 7444
Athletics Carnival - Change of Venue
Unfortunately due to ground conditions and wet weather, we are unable to hold our annual Athletics Carnival at St Joseph’s Regional College next Wednesday 8th June. The current plan is to hold the carnival here at school on the same date. We will send more details early next week.
Term 2 Sport - Basketball Coaching Sessions
We were excited to welcome Robert Linton and his team from the Port Macquarie Basketball Association back to our school in Term 2. Robert is excited to bring his expertise in basketball to all our students from K-6 for sport. These sessions commenced this week and will run through to Week 9.
David Lynch
Sports Coordinator
Ongoing Stock Shortages
Unfortunately there is a supply shortage on the Gluten Free nuggets and I am unable to source them anywhere at the moment. I will keep trying to get them and update Flexischools ordering system accordingly when they are available again. As an alternative, I have updated Flexischools with some other Gluten Free options (all ingredients used are gluten free).
Volunteers
I am still looking for more volunteers to help in the canteen. Volunteers are only required to come in to help for three hours once a month, or you can come in more often if you like.
You can register to volunteer via this link - Click here for Volunteers Form. You will also need to email or drop in a copy of your Volunteer Working With Children Check and a proof of double vaccination to sjpport@lism.catholic.edu.au. After registering your availability in the above online form and sending in your supporting documents Kim, our Canteen Co-ordinator will be in contact with you to arrange your first day.
Fruit for Crunch’n’Sip
Fruit can be ordered in a lunch order for Fruit Break (Crunch’n’Sip) but please remember to let your child know that it is part of their lunch order and that they will need to collect it from the Canteen. Fruit can be ordered with over the counter lunch orders or Flexischool online orders (preferred method).
Lunch Orders and Flexischools Cutoff Time
A friendly reminder that Flexischools cutoff for canteen lunch orders is 8.30am each day.
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.
- Download the Flexischools app from the App Storeor 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
KBB | Arthur Bell | Edward Kelly-Wortman | Tiana-Jade Sangkuhl |
KHB | Elijah Takiari-Carter | Ethan Ocbina | Maggie Searle |
1CS | Charlotte Guild | Charlize Miller | Leo Rushworth |
1PS | Ivy Cutler | Harriet Clough | Lacey Lawrence |
2BT | James Thorburn | Hamish Brockenshire | Elijah Van den Boom |
2DT | Oscar McHugh | Emerence Young | Jack Rock |
3MH | Archie Rex | Mearah Canty | Layla Dobson |
5BH | Drew Evans | Adrienne Arce | Joel Crook |
5T | Olivia Austin | Charli Robinson | Aislinn Suveesh |
6H | Ruby Cramp | Mia Basanovic | Isabella Hawkins |
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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 2
Kindergarten to Year 6 commence classes for Term 2 - Tuesday
26th April 2022
Staff Development Day (Pupil Free) - Friday 24th June 2022
Kindergarten to Year 6 last day of classes Term 2 – 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)
Hastings Farm Gate Tour
June Long Weekend Family Fun
This year 17 hosts farms and permaculture gardens open their gates to share their passions including permaculture, pasture raised pigs, avos, cattle breeding, urban farming, eggs, veggies and more… Most of them are “family friendly” so kids (and kids at heart) will have the opportunity to see, touch or feed farm animals. On the Hastings Farm Gate Tour there are: chickens, goats, cows, pigs, horses and of course, puppies! Tickets are per carload so pack your kids and a picnic and enjoy 3 days of fun while learning about locally grown fresh food, regenerative farming techniques and how to grow your own produce. Get your ticket here: https://www.ticketebo.com.au/hastingsfarmgatetour