Joey's News - Week 3
From the Principal
Dear Parents, Carers and Families
This week I had the privilege of spending Wednesday morning in the Year 5.1 Habitat teaching Maths, Digital Technology and Spelling Mastery. The students showed great enthusiasm when they got the opportunity to use their new laptops – even with the struggles of learning how to operate them. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and hope to get back there soon, as well as doing some teaching in other habitats.
Next week I begin Prep enrolment interviews for 2026 with strong application numbers. If you or someone you know are considering St Joseph’s Primary for the education of your pre-schooler, then I encourage you to act now and apply online via our school website. I am conducting all interviews, and families who have put in application will receive information early next week with instructions on how to make an on-line booking. Interviews will be completed by the end of Term One with enrolment offers going out on Monday 28th April.
With Christ, We Live, Love and Learn
James Roberts
Principal
Sacred Spaces - News from your APRE
Wow! I’m so proud of our students for their dedication to our Opening Blessing Celebration on Friday. It was wonderful seeing our school community engaging with full, active participation, ensuring a great celebration to start our year.
Thank you to those students with identified roles who met with me at lunchtimes, ensuring our liturgy was meaningful through their singing, movement, and other forms of participation.
These photos showcase their dedication and why I was so proud!
SENIORS SHINE!
Congratulations to our Seniors who received their leadership badges at the liturgy! It was made more special by having Sr Faye Kelly, who the Kelly House was named after, in attendance to hand out House Leader badges. We look forward to the positive impact all Senior students will bring to our school community this year.
PILGRIM OF HOPE LOGO - Designed for St. Joseph's?
The logo chosen for the Year of Hope looks like it was chosen especially for St. Joseph's. Four people are shown holding on to the cross to represent all humanity coming from the four corners of the Earth, but it looks like they're our four Houses of Mercy - McAuley, Rush, Moran and Kelly which represent our school community who come from all parts of Cairns.
CELEBRATION CALENDAR - Look at what's happening!
| SIGNIFICANT DAYS AND EVENTS IN FEBRUARY | |
| Sun 16 Feb | 8:30 am Parish Mass. Sacramental children presented at Mass followed by instruction at 9:30 am |
| Thu 20 Feb | World Day of Social Justice |
| Fri 21 Feb | 2 pm Assembly - Introduction to Project Compassion and Season of Lent |
| Sun 23 Feb | 8:30 am Parish Mass followed by Introduction to Reconciliation for Sacramental children at 9:30 am |
| Mon 24 Feb | Habitats host St. Monica's Year 10 Work Experience Students this week |
| Tue 25 Feb | Year 6 Leadership Workshop in the Hall - Leading like Jesus |
| SIGNIFICANT DAYS AND EVENTS IN MARCH | |
| Sun 2 Mar | 8:30 am Parish Mass followed by Introduction to Confirmation for Sacramental children at 9:30 am |
| Tue 4 Mar | Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Tuesday - Celebrate with Pancake games and quizzes |
| Wed 5 Mar (Wear Purple) | 10:15 am Prep - Year 3 Ash Wednesday Liturgy in St. Joseph's Church |
| 11:30 am Years 4- 6 Ash Wednesday Liturgy in St Joseph's Church | |
| Sun 9 Mar | 8:30 am Parish Mass followed by Sacramental Workshop for children in the school hall - 11:45 am |
Wishing you a wonderful weekend full of fun and family!
Many Blessings,
Robyn Chambers, APRE (Assistant Principal - Religious Education)
Finance
Term 1 School Fees
Term 1 Schools fees were issued on 13.02.2025
Please look for an email from accounts.parramatta@cns.
Prompt payment by the due date of 27.02.2025 is appreciated.
If you have already made payment or have an arrangement in place, thank you.
News from Joey's Community Connect (JCC)
Friday, 14th February is the last day to nominate yourself for the JCC Executive. We have current members stepping down and we have not received enough interest to make up a new executive committee.
We are looking for nominations for: President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. An emailing containing a link to nominate was sent out to families on Thursday 06 Feb. If you have not received this form and would like to nominate yourself, please contact the front office.
If we do not get parents volunteering to be on the executive, we cannot call the next AGM to vote in the new committee and none of the wonderful events that the JCC puts on for the school will be delivered this year. Parent involvement in the JCC is both critical and necessary, and ensures a strong and vibrant school community that brings our families together.
As a committee member you will be involved in organising events (not fundraising) such as Mothers Day and Fathers Day celebrations, Under 8's day, Sausage Sizzles, Fete, Movie/Trivia Nights. You will also assist in funding requests from staff and students to invest in the classroom and schoolgrounds.
Your levies go towards funding the JCC - have a voice and represent the school to ensure we keep investing in our school community.
Highlights of the Week
Week 2 Assembly & Awards (07/02/25)
Last Friday we welcomed staff, students and families back to school at our first assembly of the year. We also farewelled one of our longest serving staff members, Carmel Buckley, as she begins her retirement.
Congratulations to the recipients of our St. Joseph's Way Awards. What a way to start the year! Keep up the amazing work.
Meet & Greet - Tuesday 11 Feb
Upcoming Events
| Upcoming Events | |
Tues 18 Feb Week 4 | School Photo Day Students are to wear their formal uniform. For ordering and payment enquiries, please contact MSP directly: schoolphotos.cq@msp.com.au |
Fri 28 Feb Week 5 | Second Hand Uniform Shop Open Please bring any uniform donations to the front office. All funds raised from sales goes back to the JCC for events and equipment. |
Unpacking NAPLAN - Parent Webinar
Family Lenten Program
Upcoming Sporting Opportunities
