School Newsletter
St Joseph's will hold our school cross country at Stan Payne Oval on (see details below). All students will be walking to and from the oval.
Distances for the Cross Country are:
3000 metres (3 kilometres for 11, 12 and 13-year-old boys and girls
2000 metres (2 kilometres for 8,9 and 10-year-old boys and girls
1000 metres ( 1 kilometre) for 7-year-old boys and girls
500 metres ( 0.5 kilometres) for 5 and 6-year-old boys and girls
We will present medallions, ribbons and the winning colour Sports House at a special sports assembly on Thursday 11 April following the Catholic Education Week Liturgy
Cross Country 2024
Due to the weather conditions, we have had to postpone our school cross country. Our proposed backup plan is:
Plan 1 Monday 8th April
Plan 2 Wednesday 10th April
Plan 1 Monday 8th April
Commence races at 10:30am. We will start with, 10,9 ,8 .7, 6. 5, 12 and 11 years old.
Plan 2 Wednesday 10th April
Commence races at 9:30am. We will start with 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 years old.
Students will still need to bring
- Water bottle
- School Hat
- Wear sports uniform
- Bring a colour house shirt
- Apply sunscreen prior
We hope to present medallion, ribbons and the winning Sports House at a special sports assembly on Thursday 11th April at 9:45 am after our Catholic Education Week Liturgy.
In the case that this event is postponed to a future date, this consent will be taken to apply to that future event, unless consent is withdrawn in writing, to the school.
Sports Dates
7th May 2024- Tuesday - Richmond Zone Cross Country - Private transport
21st May - Tuesday - Diocesan Cross Country.
Kindergarten | Roy Bennett |
Year 1 | Lester Moran |
Year 2 | Tarlo Jensen |
Year 3 | Olivia Bennett |
Year 4 | Eliana Piccini |
Year 5 | Lacey Foster and Amelia Hume |
Year 6 | Isabella Riddle and Rose Quirk |
CONGRATULATIONS
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME
Thank you for the warm welcome I have received this week as I begin my role as Acting Assistant Principal.
A little bit about me; I live in Lennox Head with my husband and our six-year-old staffy (our fur baby!). I enjoy spending time with friends and family, travelling, reading and teaching.
I am very lucky to be a part of this school community and excited to work with students, staff and parents to create a learning environment where all students feel welcomed, are happy and succeed. It has been wonderful to get into classrooms and out on the playground over the past 2 weeks to meet the students and observe the amazing community that is St Joseph's.
SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION - 2nd Sunday of Easter
Gospel Reading - John 20:19-31
Thomas believes because he sees Jesus.
Like Thomas, we may doubt the news that Jesus, who was crucified and buried, appeared to his disciples. Jesus knew human beings well. He knew that we would have arguments. But he gave us the remedy for hurt feelings in the gift of reconciliation. Learning to resolve conflicts is an important skill for getting along with others. Jesus has also given us the power to be people who forgive and reconcile with one another. Whenever we act to bring peace and resolution, we are acting in the spirit of Jesus.
SATURDAY -St John’s Anglican Church Wattle Street Evans Head at 5:00 pm
SUNDAY- St Joseph’s Catholic Church Coraki - 9:15 am
ALL WELCOME
Important Dates;
Catholic Education Week Mass - Saturday 6th April at 5 pm Anglican Church Wattle Street Evans Head
Sacrament of Confirmation - Monday 20th May at 6 pm St Joseph's Church Coraki
Dear Families,
HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!
Here we are near the end of Term 1 already, next Thursday will be the last day of school for students. Looking back I wonder where this first term has gone, especially as I look at our Kindergarten children who have been at school for such a short time and yet are now so much a part of our school family. We have celebrated much growth and achievement this term, both in and outside of the classroom, in a climate where each person is respected and valued for their contribution, no matter how small or large!
Therefore as we come to the end of the first term we look back with gratitude on all that has been over the past 10 weeks.
HOLY WEEK
Last week as a school, we followed in the steps of Jesus through the events of Holy Week. It was a reflective and prayerful representation of the events leading to the death of Jesus through drama, song and prayer. We thank Kinder, Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3 and the staff for taking us on the remembering journey by bringing the events to life for us. Thank you to the parents and grandparents who were able to journey with us.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK 2024
INNOVATION AND FAITH
Our school will join more than 45 schools across the Lismore Diocese to celebrate Catholic Education Week (CEW). This will take place in Week 11, Term 1 from April 8-12.
This year’s theme is “Innovation and Faith’. The transforming power of innovation and faith working in unison to ensure our students experience the fullness of life (John 10:10).
For many of the great innovators throughout history, their faith motivated them to explore and understand the wonders of the universe. Our Catholic schools walk alongside clergy, parishioners and families to prepare and nurture our future innovators and faith leaders on their journey.
I would like to extend a warm invitation for you to participate in our Catholic Education Week events and faith celebrations. Please take the opportunity with members of our parish and wider community, to experience innovation and faith in our Catholic school.
Below is a schedule of events for the week that you are invited to attend:
Saturday 6 April | Parish and school together to celebrate the second week of Easter and the beginning of Catholic Education Week. WE'D LOVE MANY STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TO JOIN US TO MARK THE BEGINNING OF THIS IMPORTANT WEEK. |
Monday 8 April |
Catholic Schools Week Prayer at Assembly School Captains and Vice Captains attend Mass at St John's College Woodlawn, with our regional School Leaders. |
Tuesday 9 April | Year 6 visit to Woodburn Town Centre and Preschool- We want to say 'Thank you for supporting the people of Woodburn' and 'WE'RE COMING HOME!' |
Wednesday 10 April | |
Thursday 11 April |
9.15 am Whole School Catholic Education Week Liturgy with our families. 10 am Open Classrooms- a celebration of what we do every day! Pie Day Thursday (For our parents too) or BYO lunch to have with the children. PARENTS CAN ORDER THEIR PIE DAY THURSDAY ORDER IN THEIR CHILD/REN'S BAG AND RETURN TO THE SCHOOL BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. |
Thank you for your ongoing support. I look forward to seeing you during our celebrations for Catholic Education Week in 2024.
ANZAC DAY 25 APRIL 2024
I ask that you carefully consider your child's participation in this very special celebration and I urge as many students as possible to represent St Joseph's in these community events.
Dawn Service Evans Head: Line up at 5.15 am outside the library at Evans Head. The march begins at approximately 5.20 am. Full school uniform (minus hat) to be worn.
Woodburn March: Please meet our school group at 9.50 am at the Post Office. The march begins at 10 am. Full school uniform and hat, please.
PARENT ENGAGEMENT
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW ST JOSEPH'S
(AT OUR CURRENT SITE)
THE ST JOSEPH'S TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS:
How many classrooms do we have at St Joseph's? |
|
What are our four school values (rules)? |
|
Name all the staff in our school. |
|
What does SRC stand for? |
|
What does MJR mean? |
|
What day is Pie Day? |
|
How do we at St Joseph's communicate with our parent community? |
|
What times do the bells go? |
|
How can parents get involved in our school? |
|
Name 3 things in our playground. |
|
Name the current student leadership positions in our school. |
|
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAYS- PUPIL FREE
The following days have been set down as Staff Development Days for St Joseph's for 2024. We thank you for supporting us in our Professional Development/Learning
opportunities.
Students do not attend school on these days
Friday 12 April- Week 11 |
Staff Retreat |
TERM 2
|
|
Monday 29th April |
The Learning Collaborative |
29 May |
Staff Proclaim |
Friday 5th of July |
School Review- where to from here |
TERM 3 |
|
Monday 22nd of July |
New Curriculum |
Friday 27th of September |
New Curriculum |
UPCOMING DATES TO NOTE
Saturday 6 April 5 pm |
Catholic Education Week beginning Mass (We hope many students and families will join us) |
Monday 8-11 April |
Catholic Education Week |
Thursday 11 April |
Last day of Term 1 for the students |
Friday 12 April |
Staff Development Day (staff Spirituality Day) |
IN WEEKS 9 &10 OF TERM 1 WE ARE TRULY GRATEFUL FOR:
- The students and staff for a meaningful walk with Jesus during Holy Week
- Easter
- The amazing learning that is happening in our Classrooms
- Mrs Denison and Mrs McManus
- Our incredible Kindergarten for completing 10 weeks at Big School.
- Our student Award Winners for continually showing us the way.
Wishing you all a very safe and happy holiday when it begins next week.
Regards
Jeanette Wilkins
Principal
Large Pies | $3.50 |
Mini Pies | $2.50 |
Sausage Rolls | $2.50 |
Spinach and Feta Rolls | $4.50 |
Big M Chocolate Milk | $1.50 |
Apple and Black Currant Popper | $1.50 |
All orders need to be on paper bags with the child's name, class and what they would like to order clearly written on them with the money enclosed.
ORDERS ARE TO BE IN BY THURSDAY - THANK YOU
THURSDAY 4 APRIL 2024
St Joseph's will hold our school cross country at Stan Payne Oval on Thursday 4th April - Week 10. The races will commence at 9:30am and finish at approximately 11:30am. All students will be walking to and from the oval. Please ensure you have completed the Compass event published Monday 25 March 2024
Distances for the Cross Country are:
3000 metres (3 kilometres for 11, 12 and 13-year-old boys and girls
2000 metres (2 kilometres for 8,9 and 10-year-old boys and girls
1000 metres ( 1 kilometre) for 7-year-old boys and girls
500 metres ( 0.5 kilometres) for 5 and 6-year-old boys and girls
We will present medallions, ribbons and the winning colour Sports House at a special sports assembly on Friday 5th April afternoon at 2:30 pm.
If you have some spare time we would love some parent helpers for the cross country. If you can assist please call Gayl at the office on 66822468 or email Melissa Barnes - melissa.barnes@lism.catholic.edu.au
Sports Dates
4th April 2024 - Thursday -St Joseph’s Cross Country - Stan Payne Oval
7th May 2024- Tuesday - Richmond Zone Cross Country - Private transport
21st May - Tuesday - Diocesan Cross Country.
Kindergarten | Sage Skinner and Lottie Duncan |
Year 1 | Bonnie Jett |
Year 2 | Talen Prodanovic and Tucker Farrell |
Year 3 | Phoebe Jett |
Year 4 | Brooke Cameron |
Year 5 | Thomas Bailey and Caleb Doran |
Year 6 | Huntah Edwards |
CONGRATULATIONS
Kindergarten | Emily Hull and Torah Morgan |
Year 1 | Lachlan Salmi and Oscar Quirk |
Year 2 | Ilaria Morgan and Luca Skinner |
Year 3 | Abaigeal Ashton |
Year 4 | Eva Flanagan |
Year 5 | Rita Murada |
Year 6 | Sophie Flanagan |
Spirit of Jesus | Travis Bennett |
CONGRATULATIONS
PALM SUNDAY GOSPEL READINGS - Mark 14:1—15:47
Jesus is sentenced to death and crucified. The centurion who witnessed his death declared, “This man was the Son of God.”
This week we celebrate Holy Week, the most important week in the Church year because it is when we remember Jesus’ death on the cross for our salvation. On Palm Sunday, we hear two Gospel readings. The first Gospel tells us how Jesus rode into Jerusalem and was greeted by the crowds. The crowds shouted praises to God because they thought Jesus was coming to save them.
In the second Gospel reading for this Sunday, which is also called Passion Sunday, we hear the details about several events: Jesus’ Last Supper, his prayer in the garden of Gethsemane, Judas’s betrayal, the arrest of Jesus, Peter’s denial of Jesus, and how Jesus was accused and sentenced to death.
Sacrament of Penance - Celebrating First Holy Communion
We believe that the passing on of our Christian faith, values and traditions is a true gift that our parents can share with their children. It was a joy to be present on Saturday evening with many family members at First Reconciliation - the Sacrament of Penance. Congratulations Katy Hull, Eva Flanagan, Eliana Piccini, Isabella Salmi, and Indiana Stahl. Thank you to the family members who witnessed their support and love during the preparation and celebration of the Sacrament.
St Joseph's Woodburn STAGE THREE DISCIPLESHIP RETREAT - INCITARE
As a school family, we will support Project Compassion - Caritas Australia this Lenten season, to help support vulnerable people around the world, now and for all future generations.
With your support, Caritas Australia has been able to support communities around the world in tackling poverty, food security, education, water and sanitation and disaster risk reduction.
Project Compassion 2024 reminds us that the good that we do today will extend and impact the lives of generations to come. Together, we can help vulnerable communities face their challenges today and build a better tomorrow for all future generations.
You can donate through Project Compassion donation boxes which will be sent home on Ash Wednesday or, by visiting caritas.org.au/project-compassion. Please return Mission Boxes to school by Thursday 28th March 2024
SATURDAY -St John’s Anglican Church Wattle Street Evans Head at 5:00 pm
SUNDAY- St Joseph’s Catholic Church Coraki - 9:15 am
ALL WELCOME
Important Dates;
HOLY WEEK LITURGY Thursday 28th March at 2 pm - All welcome
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK 11: INNOVATION AND FAITH- Parish School Mass - Saturday 6th April at 5 pm Anglican Church Wattle Street Evans Head
Sacrament of Confirmation - Monday 20th May at St Joseph's Church Coraki 6 pm
Dear Families,
Throughout the world, Christians next week will be observing the week leading up to Easter with special devotion. Holy Week is the final time of preparation for the greatest feast day of our Church year - EASTER.
The events of Holy Week follow the last days of Jesus' life leading up to his death. This weekend our readings, songs and actions will recall Jesus' triumphant entry into the city of Jerusalem.
The Last Supper and the arrest of Jesus are commemorated on Holy Thursday, Jesus' trial and crucifixion on Good Friday.
As Christians, we are called to celebrate these great events by joining with our faith community for each part of the journey leading up to the death of Jesus and finally to the joy of the risen Christ. If possible try to share these services with your children at this, the most important time in the Church year.
This Thursday 28 March, we'll walk through the events of Holy Week with Jesus, as a school. We will begin the journey at 2pm. ALL PARENTS ARE WARMLY INVITED TO JOIN US.
Journey to the Cross
Kindergarten | Palm Sunday |
Stage 1 | Holy Thursday- Jesus washes the disciple's feet (Service) |
Stage 2 | The Last Supper and the praying in the Garden of Gethsemane (Sharing and Giving- Remember me) |
Stage 3 | The Arrest of Jesus, the Trial and the Crucifixion (ultimate act of Love) |
ST JOSEPH'S DAY
Last Tuesday we were so excited to join once again the students and staff of St Joseph's Coraki to celebrate St Joseph's Day. We began the day with a beautiful Mass to acknowledge the wonderful traits of St Joseph and then had lunch together at St Joseph's Coraki School.
It was a special day and one that we always treasure, being together, celebrating our Patron Saint and having fun. A big thank you to Mrs Campbell (Coraki) for organising and preparing the Mass and Mr Brendan Moloney (Principal) and all of the staff and students for their, hospitality, friendship and absolutely fantastic activities ( (Slip & slide, parachute, water pistols, disco and games and team building activities. We loved our day together!
PARENT ENGAGEMENT
MRS DENISON TAKES MATERNITY LEAVE
Next Thursday 28 March will be Mrs Denison's last day with us for this year, as she leaves to begin her Maternity Leave. A new St Joseph's family member will arrive during the school holidays. We are so very excited and wish her and Jed all the best for the birth of their first child.
We thank Mrs Dension for being such a gift to our school, for her leadership, knowledge, wisdom, teaching, joy, friendship and incredible support. We will miss her but I'm sure she will visit us when she can.
NAPLAN CONGRATULATIONS
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK 8-11 APRIL 2024
SAVE THE DATE- PARISH SCHOOL MASS
5PM ON SATURDAY 6 APRIL 2024
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW ST JOSEPH'S
(AT OUR CURRENT SITE)
TAKE THE TRIVIA TEST:
- How many classrooms do we have aT St Joseph's?
- What are our four school values (rules)?
- Name all the staff in our school.
- What does SRC stand for?
- What does MJR mean?
- What day is Pie Day?
- How do we at St Joseph's communicate to our parent community?
- What times do the bells go?
- How can parents get involved in our school?
- Name 3 things in our playground.
- Name the student leadership positions in our school.
HOW DID YOU GO? ANSWERS WILL BE PROVIDED NEXT WEEK.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAYS- PUPIL FREE
The following days have been set down as Staff Development Days for St Joseph's for 2024. We thank you for supporting us in our Professional Development/Learning
opportunities.
Students do not attend school on these days
Friday 12 April- Week 11 |
Staff Retreal |
TERM 2
|
|
Monday 29th April |
The Learning Collaborative |
29 May |
Staff Proclaim |
Friday 5th of July |
School Review- where to from here |
TERM 3 |
|
Monday 22nd of July |
New Curriculum |
Friday 27th of September |
New Curriculum |
UPCOMING DATES TO NOTE
Monday 25- Friday 29 |
HOLY WEEK |
Thursday |
Holy Week Remembered 2pm - all parents invited to join us. Mrs Denison's last day before Maternity Leave. |
Friday 29 March |
GOOD FRIDAY |
Sunday 31 March |
EASTER SUNDAY |
Monday 1 April |
PUBLIC HOLIDAY |
Tuesday 2 April |
Mrs McManus commences at St Joseph's as Acting Assistant Principal |
Thursday 4 April |
St Joseph's Cross Country |
Saturday 6 April 5pm |
Catholic Education Week beginning Mass (We hope many students and families will join us) |
Monday 8-11 April |
Catholic Education Week |
Thursday 11 April |
Last day of Term 1 for the students |
Friday 12 April |
Staff Development Day |
IN WEEK 8 OF TERM 1 WE ARE TRULY GRATEFUL FOR:
- Our First Penance students, Eliana, Eva, Indiana, Isabella and Katy
- St Joseph's Day and the celebrations with our friends at St Joseph's Coraki.
- The staff and students at Coraki, for preparing the Mass, their hospitality and fantastic activities
- Our students' efforts with their 3 practices of Lent
- To all who have generously donated to Project Compassion
- The learning we as a staff participated in on our Professional Learning Day
- The gift of our new Regional Ministry Officers Eliza and Oliver
- Our incredible Kindergarten for completing 8 weeks at Big School.
- Our student Award Winners for continually showing us the way.
I hope families have time to take part in the Holy Week and Easter Ceremonies in their local area and enjoy some restful time together sharing joyful family moments over the Easter break.
Regards
Jeanette Wilkins
Principal