Joey's News - Week 5 - Term 3
- From the Principal
- Student Wellbeing Survey Update 2025
- Finance Department
- Stewardship News - Plastic Free August
- Highlights of the Week
- Upcoming Events
- Book Week - August 18-22
- Scholastic Book Fair
- Camp Quality Puppet Show
- St Joey's Lunchtime Clubs
- 2026 OSHC Re-enrolments and New Enrolments
- Sporting and Educational Opportunities
From the Principal
Dear Parents, Carers and Families,
eSafety Resource for Parents
Navigating online safety for our children and young people can be a difficult and potentially confusing topic for many parents, especially as many are digital immigrants and not digital natives like our children. Below is a resource from the eSafety Commissioner that I encourage all parents and carers to read through, regardless of the age of their child. The digital online world continues to evolve in ways that are difficult to predict and what was considered best practice a few years ago is now being updated to reflect these constant changes - our approach cannot be a set and forget strategy.
With Christ, we live, love and learn
James Roberts
Principal
Student Wellbeing Survey Update 2025
Dear Parents and Carers,
We would like to sincerely apologise for not informing you earlier about the current CEDC Student Wellbeing Survey. We acknowledge that there has been a miscommunication, and we appreciate your understanding.
This annual survey is conducted across the Cairns Diocese and is aligned with the National Student Wellbeing and Engagement Surveys. The survey will provide schools with student opinions on what the school is doing well and what they can improve to better promote and support student wellbeing.
Please be assured that the survey is completely anonymous, and no personal information is collected. Your child’s email address will not be linked to their responses so all responses will be completely anonymous and confidential.
Students in Grades 2, 4, and 5 have now completed the survey.
Thank you for your continued support and should you require further information please contact the school via secretary.parramatta@cns.catholic.edu.au .
Kind regards
James Roberts
Principal
Finance Department
Dear Parents,
Term 3 Fee Statements were processed and emailed out on the 22nd of July. However, it has come to our attention that not all families received the email. If you have not received your Term 3 Statement, could you please contact the Finance Department here at school.
King regards,
Alice Bruschi - Finance Officer
Stewardship News - Plastic Free August
Highlights of the Week
Under 8's Day
On Monday, students in Prep - Year 3 enjoyed a morning filled with fun, creative and educational activities during our annual Under 8's Day.
Fete Preparations
Our Fete is now just 1 hour away! The rides are all set up, stalls are organised and we are ready for an amazing night of fun, food and community, so bring your picnic rug, chairs and the whole family along.
If you have purchased a Presale Ride Armband, pickup is now available at the ticket booth.
Don't forget to bring your Lucky Door Prize entries with you, we have some fantastic prizes up from grabs!
*A reminder that some stalls will be cash only*
Upcoming Events
| Week 6 - Book Week - Book an Adventure | |
Monday 18th August | 2nd Hand Uniform Shop Open - 8:00 - 8:45am |
Book fair - open to parents 8-8:30 & 2:50-3:20 in the Library | |
Tuesday 19th August | Book fair - open to parents 8-8:30 & 2:50-3:20 in the Library |
| BDO Primary Hockey Carnival | |
Wednesday 20th August | Book fair - open to parents 8-8:30 & 2:50-3:20 in the Library |
| ACEC Youth Mass and Formation | |
Thursday 21st August | Camp Quality Puppet Show |
Friday 22nd August | BOOK WEEK PARADE- Come dressed as your a character from your favourite book for our parade beginning at 8:40am |
Fowler’s Cup Netball Carnival | |
Week 7 | |
Monday 25th August | |
Tuesday 26th August | |
Wednesday 27th August | Year 3 Excursion - Botanic Gardens |
School Board Meeting 4-6pm | |
Thursday 28th August | |
Friday 29th August | Photo submissions for Father's Day assembly due by 4pm today |
OSHC re-enrolments close today | |
Book Week - August 18-22
Scholastic Book Fair
The Joey's Annual Scholastic Book Fair has begun! Students have the opportunity to create their wish list during their class library visit. When they bring this home we ask you to go online and purchase any books you desire. Complete the payment form including the receipt number and amount paid. This form must be returned to the library during the Fair to collect the books OR used to order more copies of the books. Parents are also welcome to visit the fair in person before and afterschool. Please note though, that all payments for books or orders must be made online. We cannot take any payments at school.
The Joey's book fair will open to parents on the following days/times: Week 5 Wed 13 Aug - Fri 15 Aug 8:00-8:30 am & 2:50-3:30pmWeek 6 Mon 18 Aug - Wed 20th Aug 8:00-8:30 am & 2:50-3:30pm
Every book purchased = resources for our school library!
Books range in price from $5 to $30
There are 3 copies of each title (+ one kept for display) - once those copies are sold, if needed, we will then order more copies from Scholastic which will arrive within 2 weeks.
Camp Quality Puppet Show
St Joey's Lunchtime Clubs
2026 OSHC Re-enrolments and New Enrolments
Sporting and Educational Opportunities
