Term 4 - Week 10 Principal's Weekly Update
Principal's Weekly Update
Dear Families
As we draw to a close the school year for 2024, I would like to publicly thank all of the staff who have worked tirelessly and gone above and beyond for the students and families of St Joseph’s. I would like to make special mention of the Leadership Team who have supported me in my first (almost) year.
Assistant Principal Learning & Teaching: Marita Brown
Assistant Principal Religious Education: Robyn Chambers
Leader of Diversity: Amanda Hurney
Leader of Teaching & Learning: Amanda O’Brien
To all of the families leaving the St Joseph’s community, we thank you for everything you and your children have brought to us and we wish you all the best for the future and that wherever your journey takes you, that it is bright and joyful.
Finally, I would like to wish our entire community a Happy and Holy Christmas and may the birth of Jesus Christ shine light upon you. I hope you have a great break that is full of fun and a happy new year.
With Christ We Live, Love and Learn
James Roberts
Principal
Highlights of the Week
Paint the School Pink in Honor of April Vecchio
We are grateful to our community for supporting our "Let's Paint the School Pink' fundraising initiative to raise funds for Rare Cancers. We are pleased to advise that $2,845.00 will be deposited in April Vecchio's name to help fight rare cancers.
Year 5 Nativity Play
Year 5 took the Christmas story to Mercy Place and delighted its residents with their singing, presence and manners. They were an absolute credit to our school. Well done Year 5!
Christmas Concert
Year 6 Farewell and Blessing
House Heroes Target Toss
RUSH House emerged as the victor in our House Hero competition, earning the exciting privilege of trying to hit the target and soak the teachers!
Final Scores:
- RUSH: 3031
- KELLY: 2917
- McAULEY: 2890
- MORAN: 2646
St. Vincent De Paul Christmas Appeal
Thank you for the care and hope you have afforded Cairns families with your donations of goods and cash. This has enabled 240 hampers to be provided to families, some homeless, some struggling to make ends meet, all needing help to survive in Cairns.
At the Oz Harvest special concert shown on TV recently, Bob Geldorf who helped launch the 'Band Aid' concert 40 years ago, said that he never thought he would be at a similar concert in a developed world country like Australia, the 'Lucky Country', where about 3.5 million people are having difficulties making ends meet.
Again, thank you for helping those who need it.
School Holiday Programs
