Joey's News - Week 6
From the Principal
Dear Parents, Carers and Families
This week we saw the commencement of Lent - our 40 day lead up to Easter, with our Ash Wednesday liturgies. The students were amazing with their reverence and engagement with the liturgy. For Catholics, lent has traditionally been about sacrifice or giving something up to recognise Jesus’ preparation for the ultimate sacrifice of giving his life for us through his crucifixion on Good Friday.
In recent times this has shifted to focus more on what is that one thing additional you will do for others without being asked. I encourage families to have a conversation with their children about what extra they will do for lent. It may be as simple as taking out the rubbish, feeding the dog or tidying up.... without having to be asked.
Last week the Joey’s Community Connect (JCC) met for their AGM and elected their new executive for 2025. I thank Emma Gelling, Catherine Smith, Isabelle Lablache and Kin Phanthavong for their commitment to the St Joseph’s community. Please click on the link below to find out more.
With Christ, We Live, Love and Learn
James Roberts
Principal
Upcoming Events
| Week 7 | |
Tuesday 11th March | Second Hand Uniform Shop open 8:00am - 8:40am |
Wednesday 12th March | NAPLAN Writing - Years 3 and 5 |
Thursday 13th March | NAPLAN Reading - Years 3 and 5 |
| Friday 14th March | - NAPLAN Conventions of Language - Years 3 and 5 - Whole School Assembly - 2pm - Led by Year 2 |
Sacred Spaces - News from your APRE
At St. Joseph's, we believe in nurturing students who are compassionate, informed, and active in making a difference. Social justice projects help students engage with real-world issues, encouraging awareness, advocacy, and action. By exploring topics they are passionate about, students develop critical thinking, media literacy, and a sense of responsibility toward creating positive change (Read more here).
This Lent, our Year 3-6 students are putting these ideas into action by leading fundraising initiatives for Project Compassion. Their efforts will support those in need, aligning with our commitment to ending poverty, promoting justice, and upholding dignity. Below, you’ll find details about Year 3’s fundraising initiative! Stay tuned for more ideas from our students in the coming weeks.
PROJECT COMPASSION COLOURING COMPETITION - Get Involved!
Our Year 3 students are leading the way in raising donations for Project Compassion by hosting a colouring-in competition for the whole school! This is a fun and creative way to support Caritas Australia’s mission to end poverty, promote justice, and uphold dignity..
🖍 Entry Fee: $1 per entry.
📅 Competition Opens: Monday, 10 March
📅 Competition Closes: Friday, 21 March
🏆 Prizes: One winner per year level
Students can purchase their colouring-in sheet from the Library at lunchtime or from their class teacher. All entries will be proudly displayed in the walkway for our school community to enjoy.
Let’s get colouring for a cause! 🎨✨
LENTEN RESOURCES - Week 1
Below are videos from the Archdiocese of Brisbane to share with your family as you journey through Lent - A Lenten Minute and the First Sunday of Lent for Kids. You might like to make this your family reflection time, watching together and discussing how you can live out the message of Lent in your daily lives.
HIGHLIGHTS: PANCAKE TUESDAY - Fun and Feasting before Lent
HIGHLIGHTS: ASH WEDNESDAY - The Journey begins
It was wonderful having families and parishioners join us for our Ash Wednesday liturgies. Thank you also for wearing purple on the day and sending in a donation to support Project Compassion and the communities they help.
EVENT COMING UP: CELEBRATING ST. JOSEPH'S FEAST DAY - MARCH 19
Join us on Wednesday, 19 March, as we celebrate St. Joseph’s Feast Day with a day filled with fun, family, and faith!
Schedule of Events:
• 9:00 - 10:00 AM: St. Joseph’s Feast Day Mass
• 10:00 - 11:30 AM: Setup for St. Joseph’s Splashtastic Water Fun (Volunteers wanted)
• 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM: St. Joseph’s Splashtastic Fun (Water Obstacle Course on the oval)
• 11:35 - 12:05 PM: Years 5 and 6
• 12:05 - 12:30 PM: Years 3 and 4
• 12:30 - 12:50 PM: Years 1 and 2
• 12:50 - 1:10 PM: Prep
• 2:00 - 3:00 PM: St. Joseph’s Feast Day Indoor Activities
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants in the Splashtastic Water Fun, please make sure your child brings bathers/wet clothes and a towel.
We kindly ask families to complete the permission form for your child to participate in the Splashtastic Water Fun. If you are available, please consider volunteering to help make this celebration a success.
We look forward to celebrating our Feast Day together!
Blessings on your Lenten Journey,
Robyn Chambers, APRE (Assistant Principal - Religious Education)
CELEBRATION CALENDAR - Look at what's happening!
| SIGNIFICANT DAYS AND EVENTS IN MARCH | ||
Week 7 | Sun 9 Mar | 8:30 am Parish Mass followed by Sacramental Workshop for children in the school hall - 11:45 am |
Mon 10 Mar | Year 3 Project Compassion Colouring-in Competition starts | |
| Fri 14 Mar | 2 pm Year 2 lead Assembly - All welcome in the hall | |
Upcoming Sports & Educational Opportunities
