Joey's News - Week 6 - Term 3

From the Principal

Dear Parents, Carers and Families,

This week I had the opportunity to attend the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) Conference here in Cairns. It provided me and other members of the leadership team the opportunity to listen to speakers from around the world, as well as connect with colleagues from around Australia.

There were many highlights, but one of the main ones was being able to join Yr 5 students for the Conference Mass, where 1000 students joined 1450 delegates to celebrate Catholic Education. We were also well represented in the student choir.

The week has also been a busy week at school with Book Week (on the back of Science Week) as well as students representing the school in hockey and netball. I want to take the opportunity to thank our PE specialist ~ Taryn Greenwood with organising and coordinating our many teams that have attended the various gala days as well as all of the staff and parents who have supported her.

With Christ, we live, love and learn

James Roberts 

Principal

Stewardship News - Plastic Free August

A BIG shout-out to our wonderful Joey's Cafe Convenors - Mio and Evelyn, who have embraced the spirit of Plastic-free August. Upon recommendations from our Stewardship Mercy Leaders - Aila, Zoey & Ava, they made some immediate changes to the way they prepare and deliver our lunch orders. Mrs Hooton & Mrs Lake have now switched from using plastic wrap to paper, when wrapping all fresh sandwiches and wraps. We are working with them to find other solutions as well, for example, what we can use to wrap our icy poles instead of plastic wrap.

Thank you Mrs Hooton and Mrs Lake! What can you do at home to support plastic-free August and help our environment?

Highlights of the Week

St Joey's Fete - A Family Picnic Evening

Last Friday, the St Joey's community came together for our annual Fete. Thank you to our JCC for all your efforts in organising the event, and thank you to all volunteers involved!

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St Joey's Got Talent

Students showcased their skills during St. Joey's Got Talent.

Young Entrepreneur's

This year, the JCC invited aspiring young entrepreneurs to hold their own stall at the fete. Well done to all our entrepreneurs, thank you for sharing your creations with the St Joey's community.

QLD School Sport Tennis Championships

Camilla, Rachel and William competed in the Queensland School Sport tennis championships for 10-12 years olds held in Cairns. They had a fantastic tournament and gained so much from the experience. Well Done!

Camp Quality Puppet Show

On Thursday morning, Students 

Book Week Parade - BOOK AN ADVENTURE

Our students took us on an incredible adventure during our Book Week Parade! Well done to all students for their amazing costumes and enthusiasm, and congratulations to the winners of each year level.

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Upcoming Events

St Joey's Lunchtime Clubs

Sporting and Educational Opportunities