Week 6 Term 4

Dear Families,

PARENT FORUM MEETING

We are finally able to have Parent Forum meetings again, out of school hours. 

ST JOSEPH'S 2020 ART EXHIBITIONS AWARD RECIPIENTS:         Mrs Sharon Roxburgh

Thank you to all students and families who completed the voting for our St Joseph's Art Exhibition held during Book Week/Naidoc Week celebrations. Although every student was a winner simply by entering an art piece, the People's Choice votes have now ended and winners for each section received their Award and Prize at Wednesday's morning Assembly. 

• Our budding artists
• A Year 6 sleepover!
• Our Junior Joeys who have been absolutely amazing this year. We look forward to catching up next year. 
• The State of Origin!
• Our notes coming in for the Swimming Carnival. 
• Mrs Roxburg for the organisation of the Art Exhibition and awards
• Mrs Piccini and Mrs Wilde for organising the Year 6 Sleepover

• Staff and students exhibiting even mild COVID-19 symptoms are to be sent home and required to produce proof of a negative COVID-19 test before returning to school. 
• Non-essential adults are not be permitted to enter the school grounds. We ask that no parents enter the school past the front office. All inquiries to the front office, please. 
• Pick up and drop off will continue out the front of the school. 
• Canteen for lunches only is continued to be offered if we are able to get parent volunteers to assist.  
• It is paramount in these times, in particular,  that any child who is unwell is kept at home. We appreciate your understanding and consideration for the safety of the other students and the staff.
• Our bubblers will still not to be used and therefore the children require a water bottle.
• Our stringent hygiene practices for our new normal continue with: the washing of hands regularly; sanitiser after eating, no food or drinks to be shared; coughing and sneezing into elbows, tissues discarded immediately, cleaning of the desks between lunch and recess breaks and extra cleaning of the school by our cleaners.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Regards

This Sunday:

Celebrating the Feast of Christ the King: 

Matthew 25:31-46
Jesus teaches that when the Son of Man comes in glory, and he will judge the nations.

Jesus came to teach us how to live good lives and to be happy. He gave us the keys to live in right relationships, to be people of justice and compassion, and to be loving peacemakers. There is nothing else we need – just the right key.

Jesus says the key to happiness is:

• looking after those who are hungry and thirsty.
• welcoming and accepting of people whom you don’t know very well, or are new to you.  
  * showing care for people who are lonely and afraid.

• * forgiving others and show mercy to them.
• * looking after those who are sick and care for them.
• * working hard at showing compassion and understanding for others.

Celebrating Christ The King - School Mass

27^th November at 9:30 am

The Feast of Christ the King ends the Liturgical and then we will celebrate the Liturgical Season of Advent. Our Year Three and Five students and teachers will attend a Mass on Friday 27^th November. The theme for this Mass is Christ the King -Jesus is the Key to Happiness.

 SCHOOL LEADERS THANK YOU AFTERNOON TEA:  Tuesday 8^th December

School Captains, Vice Captains, Sports Captains, SRC members, Events Management Leaders, Mini Vinnies Presidents and Vice Presidents, Parish Altar Servers and Year 6 are invited to a special thank you afternoon tea and reflection time on Tuesday 8^th December from 3.30 pm- 5 pm.

If your child is eligible and able to attend can you please return the reply slip sent home?     

Tuesday 24th November 2020   7-8 pm

The Catholic Schools Parent Assembly has organised a special Christmas treat for all the family - so save the date: 

Fr Rob Galea is an international renowned Maltese-Australian priest and a  Christian singer-songwriter. At present he is an assistant priest serving the Catholic community of Bendigo. He has devoted his time to his passion for Christian ministry and contemporary music.

Father Rob has even featured in national newspapers and magazines as well as on TV Channel 10's The Project. He was even a contestant on Australia's THE X Factor.

You are now able to access this and other important Parish information by clicking on the link below.

Donut Thinking: Are you Looking At The Hole or The Donut-y Goodness?

A few months ago the Parent Assembly organised a wonderful webinar with child psychiatrist, Dr Kaylene Henderson. She had lots of great advice on bringing out the best in our children. One thing in particular that stood out to me was ‘donut thinking’. When we look at a donut, we think about the donut-y goodness. We don’t think ‘Oh no, it’s got a piece missing in the middle’. This is a really useful analogy that we can use with our children to keep their problems in perspective and to have an attitude of gratitude.

Example 1: I don’t want to do my homework (hole). Donut-y goodness = as soon as I finish my homework, I can do something fun.

Example 2: One of my classmates said something unkind today (hole). Donut-y goodness = My friend stood up for me.

Example 3: It’s raining and now we can’t go to the park (hole). Donut-y goodness = Mum said we can play board games together instead.

A useful question we can ask our children is “Are you looking at the hole or the donut-y goodness?” You might find this particularly useful over the school holidays!

If you’re interested in getting more great tips from Dr Kaylene Henderson, her website is www.drkaylenehenderson.com 

Richmond Zone Summer Sports Trials

School Swimming Carnival

We have had to change the School Swimming Carnival date due to unforeseen circumstances. The new date is 11 December 2020 (Week 9- Friday) at the Evans Head Aquatic Centre.  Unfortunately, our carnival will be held without spectators this year.  The nomination entry form will be issued today Friday the 13th November 2020. Notes will need to be returned by 20th November 2020.

Congratulations

CANTEEN ROSTER

Could you please give Gayl a call on 66822468 if you

are able to help out in the canteen during Term 4.

THANK YOU LADIES!