Joey's News - Week 4
From the Principal
Dear Parents, Carers and Families
As most would be aware, this year we changed our reading program to Multilit, and I am please to say that we are starting to see some early signs of improvement when we look at the data. As a school, the only formal homework that we insist every child engages in is reading every day – 30mins. Whether it is your child reading independently (older grades), you reading to your child or your child reading to you. I see reading as the foundational skill that allows students to access all aspects of learning.
Joey’s Community Connect ~ JCC Notice of AGM
Next week Wednesday 26th February the JCC will hold its AGM at 5.30pm in The Treehouse (library). All parents and carers are invited to attend, and a parent slip has been sent out for RSVP. There is the ability to be part of the meeting online via Teams which can be nominated in your response.
With Christ, We Live, Love and Learn
James Roberts
Principal
Sacred Spaces - News from your APRE
As we celebrate the Jubilee Year of Hope, our students have been reflecting on their dreams and aspirations, adding their hopes to our Tree of Hope. I've loved seeing the world through their eyes.
From hoping to become better readers or great tennis players to wishing for peace in the world and for everyone to have what they need, their words remind us of the power of hope. Together, as Pilgrims of Hope, they are striving for a future filled with love, learning, community and respect.
INTRODUCTION TO LENT & PROJECT COMPASSION - Pray, Fast and Give
Well done to our Faith Life and Social Action & Justice Mercy Leaders for educating our community on the significance of Lent and the importance of supporting those in need through Project Compassion. For their first fundraising initiative, they invite students to wear or accessorise in purple on Ash Wednesday (5 March) and bring a gold coin donation.
PANCAKE PREPARATIONS
A gentle reminder that on Tuesday 4 March, we will be acknowledging Shrove (Pancake) Tuesday by providing each student with one homemade pikelet-sized pancake. Please note that our standard pancakes contain gluten, dairy, and eggs. If your child has dietary requirements, we will have a gluten-free option available upon request. If you haven’t already done so, please ensure you have completed this form to help us with catering.
BEGINNING THE CHURCH SEASON OF LENT
We would love you to join us for our Ash Wednesday Prayer Service (Liturgy) at St. Joseph's Church. Everyone will be invited to receive ashes as a sign that we want to say sorry for our wrong choices and use the 40 days of Lent to right wrongs before Easter is celebrated with great joy.
Ash Wednesday Liturgy Information
Date: 5 March
Time: Years P-3 from 10:15 am Years 4 -6 from 11:30 am
Where: St Joseph’s Church (Corner Loeven and Draper Streets)
Wear: Children are invited to wear purple or accessorise on 5 March
What: Bring in a gold coin donation to support Project Compassion (almsgiving)
CELEBRATION CALENDAR - Look at what's happening!
| SIGNIFICANT DAYS AND EVENTS IN FEBRUARY | |
| 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 |
| Fri 14 Mar | 2 pm Year 2 lead Assembly - All welcome in the hall |
Sun 16 Mar | 8:30 am Parish Mass |
| Mon 17 Mar | Feast of St Patrick - Click here for a short story about the history of St Patrick |
| Wed 19 Mar | Feast Day of our Patron St Joseph - Let's celebrate with faith, fun and family |
| Fri 21 Mar (Harmony Day) | Colour Day for Project Compassion - Wear orange for Harmony Day and bring a gold coin |
| Sun 23 Mar 3rd week of Lent | 8:30 am Parish Mass |
| Fri 28 Mar | 2 pm Year 5 lead Assembly - All welcome in the hall |
| Sun 31 Mar 4th week of Lent | 8:30 am Parish Mass |
| Mon 31 Mar | Habitats host St. Mary's Year 10 Work Experience Students this week |
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.
St. Joseph's Award Recipients
Upcoming School Events
| Upcoming Events | |
Wed 26 Feb Week 5 | JCC AGM We invite all parents to join the upcoming JCC AGM in the St. Joseph's Library from 5:30pm. The new Executive Committee will be voted in at this time. |
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. |
Mon 03 March Week 6 | NAPLAN Practice Test Students in years 3 & 5 will have the opportunity to sit a practice NAPLAN test. |
Wed 12 - Mon 24 March Week 7 & 8 | NAPLAN Testing Window All NAPLAN testing for years 3 & 5 will occur in this window. Please refer to the NAPLAN schedule that has been emailed to families for more information. |
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Upcoming Sports & Educational Opportunities
