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IMPORTANT UPDATED GUIDELINES REGARDING COVID-19
On Friday we received from the Catholic Schools Office Lismore two pieces of information which we shared with our community via email. The first is a letter outlining the current situation and recommendations around the Coronavirus in relation to our Catholic Schools (see link below).
The second update below was received from our Director, also for your information. If you are affected by this information and require further information, please let us know.
"Due to the current COVID-19 situation, additional precautions are now being implemented for the remainder of Term 1. All interschool and interdiocesan sport is not permitted for the remainder of Term 1. Parent and spectator attendance at any sporting activity is to be discouraged. A decision regarding participation in interschool and interdiocesan sport activities will be made later in Term 1 and communicated to families."
We thank you for your support as we work with the Catholic Schools Office and St Agnes' Parish to ensure we follow the latest advice and updates.
GOOD NEWS STORIES
On Sunday night, 8th March, St Joseph’s hosted the Family Mass at St Agnes' Church. We were proud of all students and staff who were involved in the Mass, and who provided supper for everyone afterwards. I would like to acknowledge particularly our Faith Choir for their wonderful support in leading the singing reverently and Zoe Little from Year 6 who sang the Responsorial Psalm from the lectern, no easy feat. Well done Zoe, this was such a special part of the Mass and you sang with grace and poise.
LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION - WORLD'S GREATEST SHAVE
Last Friday, Grace Chuwen from Year 6 participated in the World’s Greatest Shave at school. This was a generous gesture to raise money and awareness for Blood Cancer. What an amazing young lady Grace is for bravely having her hair cut in front of our school. We are proud of Grace and thank those who came to be part of this event in support. It is not too late to donate - you can click below and the link will take you to Grace’s page, or visit our office where there is a box to place money into.
NEW FENCE
If you have visited our school recently you will have noticed the new fence in front of our administration entrance. For some time we have been concerned about the safety of our students and younger children who come to our school, being close to a carpark and road. Many times, children quickly move out of the office into the space outside and as parents we know how young children don’t have the sense of safety we do. The gate will not be locked, just closed to ensure that only adults (and taller children) are able to open it.
Tess Koning
Principal
PROJECT COMPASSION
We thank you for your generosity in filling our project compassion boxes within each classroom. Students have been very generous during this Lenten season by donating some of their canteen money for the cause. Thank you.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Workshop options - (childminding provided, please nominate when registering if this is required):
- Thursday 19th March -3:30-4:30pm, St Agnes' Primary School
- Tuesday 24th March - 6:00-7:00pm, Youth Hub Hall (Limited numbers)
- Thursday 26th March - 3:30-4:30pm, St Joseph's Primary School
- Wednesday 1st April - 6:00-7:00pm, St Peter's Primary School
Presentation Mass - (this is a normal Mass over a weekend so there is no registration required to attend).
- Saturday 2nd May - 6:00pm, St Agnes' Church
- Sunday 3rd May - 7:30am, 9:00am or 5:00pm, St Agnes' Church
8:00am - Star of the Sea, Lake Cathie
Rite of Confirmation Ceremony options - (no childminding, all family members are encouraged to attend to support the candiate at this important event).
- Monday 4th May - 5:30pm, St Agnes' Church
- Tuesday 5th May - 5:30pm, St Agnes' Church
Candidates will be Confirmed by Bishop Gregory Homeming at one of the above Masses. Please ensure you choose a Workshop and Rite of Confirmation date for you child when booking or contact the St Agnes' Parish for further information.
Nathan Porter
Assistant Principal Mission
BEBRAS CHALLENGE
The goal of the Bebras Challenge is to promote computational thinking skills in a way that highlights student abilities.
- The challenge is made up of 15 questions ranging in difficulty.
- Students in Year 3 and 4 have 60 minutes and students in Year 5 to 12 have 45 minutes to complete the challenge.
- The challenge is open twice a year for 2 weeks.
- Students complete the challenge in one sitting at any time within the two weeks.
- After the challenge has closed, students can log in to view their results, re-attempt questions and receive immediate feedback on their answers.
Our students are very fortunate to be offered additional opportunities to further develop their digital technology skills.
Jeannine Ucdereli
Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching
DIOCESAN WINTER SPORTS TRIALS
Well done to our Winter Sports Zone Team from Joeys who were in Grafton on Friday 13th March, competing in Hockey, Soccer, Rugby League and Rugby Union. We look forward to hearing the results this week.
Hockey | Sophie Holmes and Sheridan Barker |
Soccer | Milla Swain, Lenox Pearce, Jhett Moore and Hudson Bell |
Rugby Union | Taj Davis |
Rugby League | Koby Atkins, Lachlan Burns and Jai Watts |
Laura Hatherly
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH - TNT
Have your kids been telling you about the frozen squeezy ice block things at the canteen?
TNTs have been very popular additions to the canteen menu so I thought I would let you know exactly what they are.
They are a frozen snack made from 99% fruit juice, 65ml per serve and they cost $1 each. They have a 5-star health rating and are Healthy Kids Association approved for school canteens. We currently stock two flavours - Red Raspberry (red) and Lemon Ice (green) and are available over the counter at lunch or through Flexischools lunch orders.
TNTs are gluten free and have no Preservatives.
Ingredients: Water, apple juice concentrate, food acid (330), acidity regulator (327), stabilizer (412, 415), flavour. Please note that Red Raspberry contains colour 129.
Lemon: 100Kj - 10mg sodium - Total carbs 6g
Raspberry: 100Kj - 35mg sodium - Total carbs 6g
Don't forget you can order online by 8:30am- it's so easy!!
- 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
Our Volunteers for Week 8 Term 1
Monday | You are welcome to join us |
Tuesday | You are welcome to join us |
Wednesday | Sally Marsh and Trish McKenzie |
Thursday | Avril Ferraro |
Friday | Tegan Picton |
Kim Goldie
Canteen Coordinator
KS | Alexia Lynch | Harper Maher | Jade McGinley |
1R | Indii Love | Toby Hamilton | Sonny Hancock |
2S | Dustin Clement | Zoe Lawrence | Ollie McCormick |
2T | Jack Cunneen | Layla Porter | Indhi Kingsmith |
5G | Jhett Moore | Riley Robinson | Sydney Forsyth |
5H | Ella Moore | Jasmine Howell | Logan Evans |
KM | Wyatt Hough | Ethan Tony | Koen Swaysland |
HELP WANTED!
The Sustainability team is looking for help with the Return and Earn. If you are able to lend a hand once a week or would like more information please leave your name at the office and a member of the Sustainability Team will get in contact with you.
Emma Francis
Sustainability Team
Week 8 - Term 1 2020 |
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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 school term dates are located on our website. Click on the words “TERM DATES” on the home page.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS 2020
As we are aware that parents and carers need to know about Staff Development Days so they can forward plan work arrangements, our remaining days (pupil free) are:
- Thursday 9th April (Term 1, Week 11)
- Monday 27th April (Term 2, Week 1)
- Monday 20th July (Term 3, Week 1)
- Monday 12th October (Term 4, Week 1)
For each of these days (with the exception of 9th April) we will offer limited child minding places. Closer to each date we will advise on how to register for the child minding if you require it.