Week 9 Term 4 - 2022

Dear Families,

What an amazing Week 9 we have had, Year 5 leadership speeches, the Leaders 'thank you' afternoon, Wildfire came to St Joseph's, the Swimming Carnival and the SRC Fun day. Throw in Pie Day Friday and it has been one perfect week. A wonderful positive this week was that because we are currently within walking distance of the Evans Head Pool, our Kinder and Year 1 students were able to join us at the Swimming Carnival for the very first time. 

This weekend we come together to celebrate the third Sunday of Advent. 

Hope is like a candle, shining like a light in a dark place.  Jesus, you are light in the world. Jesus, you light the way.  Peace … Joy … Love …

Over a hundred people, from the ages of two to eighty years old, were asked the question, “What brings you joy?” From the voices of different generations, hear their answers:

This weekend we light the candle of joy.

YOU ARE INVITED TO

ST JOSEPH'S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

MONDAY 12 DECEMBER 2022

YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

WHEN:    Next Monday night 12 December 2022

TIME:      6 PM- COME AND HAVE A SAUSAGE SANDWICH

               6.30 PM The end-of-year presentation begins

WHERE:  Outdoors in the playground (Weather permitting)

Someone very special, dressed in a red and white suit MAY make an appearance. 

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

WOODBURN CHRISTMAS CAROLS 2022

We have been invited to sing at the Woodburn Christmas Carols this year on Saturday 17 December 2022. I am aware that we finish school on Friday 16 December, however, I feel it is more important than ever that we support our Woodburn community. I am asking that we have as many students as possible attend and represent St Joseph's at this community event. 

The children understand the importance of the Woodburn Carols and want to be involved to give back to our community. We will be singing songs from the Christmas Concert.  The students are to wear their school uniform with Christmas hats or decorations.

The proposed schedule for the night is -

6 pm Music, barbecue, carols.

6.45 pm Pre-school

7 pm St Joseph's

7.15 pm Woodburn Public School

7.30 pm Tree lighting

7.45 pm Santa

If the weather is inclement it will be in Woodburn Memorial Hall.

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THANK YOU TO ALL OF  OUR 2022 LEADERS 

Thank you to our wonderful student leaders for leading the way this year. We held a Leaders 'thank you' afternoon on Tuesday to acknowledge the amazing student leadership shown by each of our leaders during what has been a very challenging and different year. We discussed their gifts, their values, their challenges and their learnings from their 2022 Leadership journey. We were so proud of their honest and open thoughts and responses. Our School and Vice Captains, Sports House Captains, Student Representative Council Presidents and Class Representatives, Mini Vinnies Presidents, and Event Management Leaders have been our guides and our strength this year. Thank you for all that you have done!

School Captains	Lorena Swanson and Caleb Boland
School Vice Captains	Kimberly Campbell and Clancy Newman
Buruubii House Captains (Blue)	Max Ferrier and Eden Carpenter (Early 2022)
Gahgun House Captains (Green)	Jasmine Hayden and Jed Duignan
Gurruuman House Captains (Yellow)	Tilly Marsh and Boston Long
Student Representative Council  Presidents (SRC)	Ariella Mangan, Ella Felsch and Jai Barnes
Mini Vinnies Presidents	Miles Parkinson, Jacob Kirk and Abel Lewis
Event Management Leaders	Brody Symonds and Brock Lindsay(Early 2022)
SRC Class Reps- Year 2	Indiana Stahl and Konnor Foster (Early 2022)
SRC Class Reps- Year 3	Rita Murada and Tom Bailey
SRC Class Reps- Year 4	Meluca Jett and Rose Quirk
SRC Class Reps- Year 5	Charlotte Robinson and Ben Moss

 

STUDENT MATH ASSESSMENT INTERVIEWS

2023

Our school continues to be an EMU (Extended Mathematical Understanding) school and as such, our teachers will again do Maths Assessment Interviews with each student individually for Years 1-6 over the first two days of the 2023 school year.

The students in Years 1-6 will be required to attend the school for a Maths Assessment Interview on one of the first two days of school: Monday 30 January, and/or Tuesday 31 January 2023.

Each student assessment takes approximately 30 minutes. The Best Start Testing for 2023 Kindergarten students will occur during the same time-  the MAI is included in that testing.

All students in Year 1-Year 6 will commence normal classes on Wednesday 1 February 2023. Kindergarten will commence their first day of 'Big School' on Friday 3 February.

Interview times will be available for you to book online on Compass in January- the date is to be confirmed due to the rollover.  A Compass notification to remind you of the MAI"s and the need to book will be sent in January. 

Once students are mapped on the Mathematical Assessment Interview, the staff
will have a better understanding of their ability, their individual needs and how to
make changes through the Intervention Process.  Thank you for your cooperation and support of your child's Mathematical understanding and progress.

STEP UP DAY

Next Tuesday 13 December, we will have a step-up session. During the middle 2 hours of the school day, 11.40 am- 1.40 pm the students will spend 'getting-to-know-you' time with their teacher for next year. The step-up day is an opportunity

for students and teachers to get to know each other and their new cohort, their interests, goals and learning style.

And now on to the final Week of the 2022 School Year

Monday 12 

2023  School Captains and Vice Captains announced

Christmas Celebration 6 pm 

Tuesday 13

Step Up Day

Thursday 15

Graduation Dinner

Friday 16

Graduation Mass

Last Day of the 2022 School year for all students

Saturday 17

Woodburn Carols by candlelight 6 pm

LET THE HOLIDAYS BEGIN!

IN WEEK 9 OF TERM 4 WE ARE TRULY GRATEFUL FOR: 

• Year 5 students for their wonderful Leadership speeches
  All of our 2022 Leaders
• WILDFIRE- Thank you!
• The Sports Captains for their terrific leadership at the Swimming Carnival
• Mrs Barnes for her tireless efforts to organise the best swimming carnival
• Our students for their outstanding efforts at the St Joseph's Swimming Carnival
• The SRC for an amazing fun day
• Mrs Lowrey for her work to create and prepare the Christmas concert
• Our students for their efforts to prepare and practice to provide the best Christmas Concert.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Principal 

SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION: 

Gospel Reading: Third- Sunday of ADVENT Year A
Matthew 11:2-11
Jesus tells John the Baptist of the signs of the kingdom that are being worked through him and praises John as more than a prophet.

This Sunday is traditionally called “Gaudete Sunday.” Gaudete is the Latin word that means “Rejoice!” We call the day “Gaudete Sunday” because one of the prayers for Mass, taken from Paul's Letter to Philippians, is this: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice! The Lord is near.”

We rejoice in knowing that Jesus is the Messiah. He saves us and gives us eternal life in heaven with him. During Advent we can share our joy with others by being helpful generous and kind to others, just as Jesus was.

Lismore Dioceses WILDFIRE MISSION TEAM VISIT

Spirit-filled energy was in the room when the Diocesan Mission Team

WILDFIRE entertained and lead our students through a joyous retreat experience that focussed on the themes of Christmas. Our students reflected upon the significance and importance of the Christian message of hope, peace, joy, and love celebrated at Christmas because of the birth of Jesus.

With the Wildfire team's support Our Stage Two and Stage Three students reflected, sang, prayed, and prepared a beautiful Nativity presentation for the whole school.

I would like to that Rachael Kama and her talented team of musicians for their professionalism and the happiness they brought to the children.

 

St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper

Next Monday we will celebrate an Advent Liturgy to reflect on the significance of Advent as a time of preparation for Christmas. During these liturgies, the children will be reminded of the importance of being generous and giving to the poor and needy in our community. This year you may like to donate items to place in the school Christmas hamper that will be given to our local St Vincent de Paul Society. Donations of non-perishable food such as pasta, rice, popcorn, canned food, and Christmas treats such as Christmas cake and puddings may be left with Mrs Feros at the school Office by Wednesday 14th December. Thank you for your generosity.

St Joseph's Woodburn - SPIRIT OF JESUS AWARD

Peter Mitchell who wrote the"Making Jesus Real" books spoke to our students about the Spirit of Jesus and how we can be living disciples of Jesus. He explained that "spirit" can sometimes be a difficult word to understand but the spirit of Jesus is something that we can feel in our hearts and see through other people.

If we have the spirit of Jesus in our hearts, then we are kind, compassionate, welcoming, cheerful, friendly, encouraging, giving, forgiving thankful, and respectful

Our SPIRIT OF JESUS award recipients this week are Amelia Hume and Lilyjoy Walkington.

This week Stage 2 has worked hard to create nativity scenes to retell the Christmas story. They have used recycled materials after being inspired by the Wildfire visit. 

St Joseph’s Swimming Carnival 2022

St Joseph's annual swimming carnival was held last Thursday 8 December 2022 at Evans Head Aquatic Centre.

A special thank you once again to all our fantastic parent helpers ( too many to name) who gave so generously of their time to make this year's carnival so successful. Thank you Helen, for providing our delicious lunch.

It was wonderful to see so many parents who came along to support their children this year at the swimming carnival. A special mention to all the wonderful parents who swam in the parent races - we appreciate it.

Congratulations to all the students who participated and cheered for their team during the carnival. Superb team spirit and great sportsmanship were shown throughout this year's carnival.

Well done to our dedicated Colour House Captains who organised their teams' war cries and relays before and during the carnival. Many thanks to the fabulous staff of St Joseph's who worked tirelessly prior to and throughout the day to ensure the carnival ran smoothly.

Sports House Champions for 2022- CONGRATULATIONS GAHGUN

• 1st Gahgun (Green House) 203
• 2nd Buruubii (Blue House) 165
• 3rd Gurruuman (Yellow House) 163

Congratulations to all Colour House teams.

A special Congratulations to our Champions for 2022:

Permission notes for the Richmond Zone Carnival will be issued in Week 1 Term 1 2023. The Richmond Zone Swimming Carnival will be held on Monday 13 February at the Alstonville Pool. Train hard over the holidays!

We are fortunate at St Joseph's to have Wendy Jansen working with our school community to support families to access services.