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Thank you
We wish to thank all of our wonderful community members who joined us at our end of year celebrations this week. It was wonderful to all be together in the church for the first time this year for our Mass of Thanksgiving.
At our End of Year Assembly, we were able to thank, farewell and congratulate some wonderful members of our school community.
Star of the Year Award
This is the second year we have presented the Mrs Saunders Star of the Year award. Mrs Rosemary Saunders taught at St Joseph’s for over 40 years. She was known for her smile, her positivity, compassion, friendliness and absolute consistency as a teacher, friend and person. Each week Mrs Saunders awarded a Star of the Week, where every child in the class would write a positive affirmation about that child and the child would receive a certificate laminated with affirmations from classmates.
The Star of the Year was voted upon by the students and adults in each class to nominate a classmate who has shown consistent positivity, a smile and friendliness throughout the year. The recipient received a medal, sprig of rosemary, and a certificate of affirmations at our End of Year Assembly today. It was wonderful to have Ro’s daughter Emma here to present the recipients with their awards.
Congratulations to all our student recipients.
Drumming Scholarship
We wish to congratulate Bronte Gawith, who is the first ever recipient of the Lindy Morrison Drum Scholarship. This award was the idea of Mr Mark Spence, who is the amazing drum teacher for the award winning St Agnes’ Parish drumline and for our own students at St Joseph’s. The award has been commenced to present to one female drummer from any primary or secondary school in the Parish. Lindy Morrison was the drummer for the Go-Betweens and continues to play and tour around Australia, so is the perfect model for an award aimed at increasing female representation in drums and percussion. Well done Bronte!
Farewell
Today at our End of Year Assembly, we farewelled staff who will be leaving us at the end of 2022.
It is with much sadness yet delight in their future pursuits, that we farewell Mrs Tess Koning, Mr Caleb Smith, Miss Melissa Buckland and Mrs Eloise Wilson.
We say thank you and see you soon to Miss Lauren Ussher and Miss Alyssa Mannion.
These valued members of our community will be missed and we wish them every happiness and success in their future. We hope you will take a little bit of St Joseph’s in your hearts, wherever you go.
Our sympathy goes out to Lilly Chapman (4R) and Marco Grech (3MH) and their families for the recent loss of their grandmothers.
Canteen Volunteers for 2023
The Sunshine Cafe is looking for volunteers to help next year. If you have one free morning per month, please fill out the Volunteers Form in the link below. You will also need to email or drop in a copy of your Volunteer Working with Children Check to sjpport@lism.catholic.edu.au. After registering your availability and sending in your supporting document our Canteen Co-ordinator, Kim Goldie, will be in contact with you to arrange your first day.
Saints Youth Drama
Lessons will commence on Wednesday 1st February for Primary and Tuesday 7th February for Infants. The Tuesday group is for students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and 2. Year 3 students may choose to stay on that day or come on Wednesday with the Year 4, 5 and 6 children. Families are also able to choose the day/days that suit their family’s needs. This system worked very well this year!
New students are very welcome to join our Saints Youth Drama team. The children come straight to the hall at 3:10pm and are picked up by their parents at 5:00pm. The cost is $10 each week. There are limited vacancies, so ring me on 0408 810 705 to secure a spot for your child.
Yours in Speech
Announcement of St Joseph's Primary Principal
2023 MAI online interview booking information
Kindergarten 2023 Best Start Interviews
2023 Class Names
2023 AFL Primary Diocesan Trials (Year 5 and 6 2023)
2023 Winter Sports Trials for (Year 5 and 6 2023) - Expression of Interest
K-2 Intensive Swimming Program
Our Infants students had a wonderful two weeks at the Port Macquarie town pool for their swimming program.
AMAC State Titles (Australian Martial Arts Championships)
Lainey Campbell and Joel Crook competed at the State Titles in Sydney in September, with Lainey getting a 2nd and two 4ths and Joel placing 4th in all his events. With their great efforts placing in the top ten, they both have qualified for the Australian Titles (Nationals) being held in Port Macquarie this weekend. Good luck Lainey and Joel!
Up and Coming Super-Star
Scarlett Hamilton received the most improved gymnast for her class this year on Saturday 3rd December at the Port Macquarie Gymnastics Presentation.
Scarlett has been doing Gymnastics since she was 3, has competed in two competitions and has received bronze and silver medals. She has lofty goals to compete in the Olympics when it will be here in Australia. We will be watching with great excitement!
Mid Coast Football Club - Representative Team
Congratulations to the following Year 5 students who were selected in the 2023 Girls Development 12s North Squad. Very impressive!
Charli Hoitink |
Lailah Watson |
Evie Johnson |
Zada Robinson |
Charli Robinson |
Ruby Holmes |
Maya Marshall |
Final Word
On behalf of St Joseph’s Primary I would like to say a gigantic thank you to all of the families, friends, carers, school staff and students who have supported our student-athletes this year. It has been wonderful to see all of the sporting opportunities open up after the past two years of cancellations. I can’t wait to hit the ground running in 2023!
Yours in Sport
David Lynch
Sports Co-ordinator
KBB | River Morris | Lola Jarvis | Shelby Moore |
KHB | Toby Burnham | Bowie Blackstock | Lucas Andrew |
1CS | Harmony Thornton-Weller | Cooper Wallis | Cody Ylias |
1PS | Frederick Agland | Liam Clint | Maxwell French |
2B | Ashvik Thapa | Jay Tymerski | Hudson Bruen |
2DT | Liam Clarke | Harper Maher | Jade McGinley |
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3B | Angelrose Sefin Vallooran | Diane-Grace King | Jake Kaandorp |
3MH | Tyler Mat | Maddison Watson | Marco Grech |
4MM | Noah Alchin | Makayla Johnson | Annetta Yewdall |
4R | Lilly Chapman | Indhi Kingsmith | Eden Pope |
5BH | Eli Collier | Joel Crook | Aryan Vishanth |
5T | Mayriah Spicer | Ruby Holmes | James Reilly |
6H | Billy Stapleton | Miley Ashcroft | Abbey Delforce |
6L | Asia Steinhour | Cordelia Fazzolari | Elaina Stewart |
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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 and 2023 school term dates are listed below. They are also located on our website. Click on the words “TERM DATES” on the home page.
TERM 4
Kindergarten to Year 6 commence classes for Term 4 - Monday
10th October 2022
Staff Development Day (Pupil Free) - Monday 7th November 2022
Kindergarten to Year 6 last day of classes for Term 4 - Thursday
15th December 2022
Staff Development Day (Pupil Free) - Friday 16th December 2022
Other Holidays in 2022
Christmas Day - 25th December (Public Holiday)
Boxing Day - 26th December (Public Holiday)
TERM 1 2023
School Administration Day (Pupil Free)
Friday 27th January 2023
Year 1 to 6 Maths Assessment Interviews
Monday 30th January and Tuesday 31st January 2023
Kindergarten Best Start Interviews
Monday 30th January to Friday 3rd February 2023
Year 1 to 6 commence classes for Term 1
Wednesday 1st February 2023
Kindergarten commence classes for Term 1
Monday 6th February 2023
Last day of classes for Term 1
Thursday 6th April 2023
TERM 2
Kindergarten to Year 6 commence classes for Term 2
Monday 24th April 2023
Kindergarten to Year 6 last day of classes Term 2
Friday 30th June 2023
TERM 3
Kindergarten to Year 6 commence classes for Term 3
Monday 17th July 2023
Kindergarten to Year 6 last day of classes Term 3
Friday 22nd September 2023
TERM 4
Kindergarten to Year 6 commence classes for Term 4
Monday 9th October 2023
Kindergarten to Year 6 last day of classes for Term 4
Thursday 21st December 2023
Staff Development Day (Pupil Free) - Friday 22nd December 2023
Other Holidays in 2023
Australia Day – 26th January (Public Holiday)
Good Friday – 7th April (Public Holiday)
Easter Monday – 10th April (Public Holiday)
ANZAC Day – 25th April (Public Holiday)
King’s Birthday – 12th June (Public Holiday)
Labour Day – 2nd October (Public Holiday)
Christmas Day - 25th December (Public Holiday)
Boxing Day - 26th December (Public Holiday)