Term 4 - Week 7 Principal's Weekly Update
Principal's Weekly Update
Dear families,
This week we mourn the passing of April Vecchio, mother of Sebastiano (Y4) and Azania (Y2) and wife of Giuseppe. We offer our condolences, thoughts and prayers to the family.
Eternal Rest grant unto April O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and all souls of the faithful departed Rest in Peace.
St Joseph’s School Board and JCC-
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Board and JCC for their support this year. Their ongoing commitment to St Joseph’s along with that of the school staff confirms my decision to come to St Joseph’s, knowing that I am where I am supposed to be.
School Board
- Elisha Raso
- Robyn Chambers
- Lauren Blenkinsop
- Jacqui Doolan
- Matthew Parrish
- Sarah Wild
- Penny Johnson
- Ben Hemphill
- Janet Zaccour
- Fr Roy Neervelil
JCC
- Bronwyn Sinclair
- Isabelle Lablache
- Ariane Taifalos
- Amanda Gonzo
With Christ we live, love and learn
James Roberts
Principal
Highlights of the Week
Remembrance Day
On Monday morning, the whole school gathered in the ceremonial area to honour the men and women who have lost their lives in conflict around the world.
Thank you to Year 5 student Thomas Deldot for playing the Last Post and The Rouse on his trumpet during our Remembrance Day service.
Bump Up Day
On Thursday, students from each grade moved up 1 year level in preparation for their transition next year. Students enjoyed an hour of learning and fun with their teachers for 2025.
Pilgrims of Hope - Butterfly Music
Andrew Chinn and Drew Lane's new song Pilgrims of Hope and the video clip are now available to view on Youtube. The video features the talents of 49 students from across Australia and New Zealand, including our 2025 school leaders Layla Johnson and Lex Otto.
Upcoming Events
Vinnies Christmas Appeal
From today, families are invited to donate Christmas hamper items that will be presented to St Vinnie’s representatives on 29 November to hand out to Cairns families.
Possible hamper donations include, but are not limited to:
- Money donations are very important, if possible. Allows Companions to buy fresh fruit/meat and allows their own choice. Vinnies will buy Gift Cards with it and combine them with other hamper donations
- Canned ham (any size)
- UHT Custard | Pudding | Christmas Cake| Fruit Mince Pies (any size)
- Cans of fruit (e.g. pineapple, peaches, berries)
- Sweet/Savory biscuits | Shortbread | Tins of Biscuits
- Cans of vegetables (e.g. peas, corn, tomatoes etc )
- Cans of tuna or salmon
- UHT juice or milk ( small or medium size)
- Snack Foods (e.g. muesli bars, dried fruit, nuts, chips, popcorn)
- Candy canes, or lollies, chocolates
- Christmas decorations | Bon-bons | lights | cribs
- Pasta, rice, sauces for either
- Instant noodles
- Vegemite or other spreads
Some hopefully helpful hints:
- You may think of many other appropriate donations different to those above
- We ask that you don’t include toys, as these are covered by some of the other organisations
- Please check the ‘Use By’ dates of food, as we cannot include out of date food in hampers
- Some decisions need to be made regarding the amounts of types of donations (e.g. too many candy canes or decorations don’t make for a healthy/sustaining hamper, but some can add to the celebration of Christmas)
School Disco
2025 Sacramental Program
Parents of children in Grades 4,5,6 (in 2025) who have been baptised in the Catholic Church and who have not yet received the Sacraments of Penance (Reconciliation), Confirmation and Eucharist (First Holy Communion) are invited to enrol their child/children in the Parish Sacramental Program 2025.
If you wish your child to receive these sacraments for the first time, please send an expression of interest by email to: sacraments.ppparish@cairns.catholic.org.au requesting an Enrolment Form and providing a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate (scan/email).
Enrolments need to be completed by 6 th December, 2024.
Sacrament preparation sessions will commence at the start of Term 1, 2025.
School Uniforms
As the end of year draws closer, we'd like to share the following reminders from UniformLink with families:
- Uniform link is now located at 110 Scott Street, Bungalow
- Uniform link will be closed over the Christmas Break (From close of business Friday 20 Dec) and will reopen on Monday 06 Jan
- Opening Hours:
- Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Saturday 18 Dec (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY) - please phone (07) 4032 4918 to book
To view the range of St. Joseph's Uniforms, please click the link below.
Upcoming Sporting Opportunities
School Holiday Programs and Events
