Principal's Message
Recent Building Inspection
During a recent routine building inspection, the presence of asbestos was detected in the archives room.
An exclusion zone has been established and will remain in place until professional advice on the appropriate course of action is received and a clearance certificate provided. Please note that St Joseph’s Primary School remains a safe environment and operational during this period.
We are working with ENV Solutions to plan the remediation works and these works will be completed as soon as possible and in accordance with SafeWork NSW regulations and the Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Asbestos Management Plan. All work will be completed by licensed and accredited asbestos contractors and monitored by occupational hygienists in strict accordance with all applicable legislations, regulations, policies and guidelines. You will also find attached the Department of Education ‘Managing Asbestos in NSW Public Schools’ Factsheet for further information. Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools adheres to these same standards.
Of course we are committed to the Health and Safety of our school community as our highest priority and we will keep you informed of the scheduled timing and progress of the remediation works.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of two sacraments of healing (the other being the Anointing of the Sick). Reconciliation, or Penance as it is also known, is a sacrament of forgiveness and celebrates God’s love and mercy towards us.
The preparation time for each sacrament marks another important step in your child’s formation in the Catholic faith and continues to be a very important period in your family’s life too, with Jesus Christ and his Church. It is a great privilege for us to accompany you and your child throughout this special time.
This week we welcomed families from our Parish to our Reconciliation workshop.
We are praying as a community for our Sacrament of Reconciliation Candidates and look forward to our Reflection Day next Friday 8th March. You are warmly welcome to join us for our Prayer Assembly devoted to our candidates next Friday at 2:20pm, hosted by Year 4.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Dates
Welcome Picnic
Parent Community Group (PCG)
Concussion
Parents are reminded to advise the school if their child suffers a concussion outside of school hours (eg. while participating in community sport). Children should not participate in school or physical activity until they are completey symptom free and cleared by a doctor to do so.