Joey's News - Week 7 - Term 2
From the Principal
Dear Parents, Carers and Families,
Attendance
A key indicator of success at school is attendance – hardly surprising you might say. However, we can sometimes be a bit casual with saying a day here or there doesn’t matter. I draw your attention to the graphic below, not to alarm you, but highlight to you the long-term impact of student absence. The harm includes regular lateness and early departures.
I am pleased to report that we are seeing significant improvements in student attendance this year with a 13.5% improvement from 2024. Additionally, we are sitting 2.5% above the average for all Catholic schools in FNQ for 2025. I continue to encourage all families in ensuring that if their child is absent, it is because of genuine illness.
With Christ, we live, love and learn
James Roberts
Principal
What’s happening next week
| Week 8 Term 2 | |
Monday 9th June | |
Tuesday 10th June | |
Wednesday 11th June | |
| Thursday 12th June | |
Friday 13th June | 2pm Assembly - led by our Prep classes Announcement of our Age Champions and overall house winner from our Athletics Carnival |
From the JCC
Second Hand Uniform Shop
The second hand uniform shop will open on Monday 16th of June from 8:00am - 8:45am. Thank you to all those who have donated pre-loved uniforms. Donations are accepted all year round either during uniform shop open hours, or at the front office.
We currently have a shortage of hats and coat hangers and would appreciate any donations of these items.
Volunteer Expression of Interest
In order for the fete to go ahead smoothly, we require volunteers from the school community to help plan and run the event. Please complete the volunteer EOI slip emailed to families on Friday afternoon, any time you have available to volunteer is both welcome and appreciated.
SAVE THE DATE - SCHOOL FETE
FRIDAY AUGUST 15 (TERM 3)
Highlights of the Week
Whole School Athletics Carnival
On Monday, the whole school was escorted to Barlow Park by QPS for our annual whole school athletics carnival. A huge congratulations to all students for your participation and sportsmanship. Our Age Champions and overall house winner will be announced at assembly next Friday 13 June.
Parent Volunteers Being Inducted as Habitat Helpers
World Environment Day Assembly
Thank you to the Mercy Leaders for leading us in the World Environment Day assembly. Let's all make an effort to go plastic free this July.
Congratulations to the St. Joey's chess and AFL teams for their recent successes in competitions representing St. Joseph's.
Award Recipients - Week 7
Well done to all recipients of the St. Joseph's Way awards for week 7. Thank you for striving to always Be Kind, Be Safe and Be Ready to Learn.
Upcoming Sports & Educational Opportunities
