Dear Parents,

After a few ‘bumper’ newsletters this term, we are sharing a shorter version this week. Just a reminder that parents and friends can always visit our Facebook page for the latest news: https://www.facebook.com/p/St-Josephs-Primary-School-Grenfell-100063559871895/

Junior Excursion to Possum Magic

Thank you to Ms MrFarlane for organising a super-dooper trip to Wagga with the K and Year 1 students on Friday. The children had a wonderful time enjoying the magic of Possum Magic and the awe and wonder of the Wagga Botanic Gardens.

Thanks to Ms Green and Ms Hutson for accompanying the trip.

How does our garden grow?

Thanks to Bec Waples and Mrs Mc Farlane, St Joseph’s now has our very own strawberry patch! It seems we have quite a few keen gardeners amongst the children and they were more than happy to get their hands dirty preparing the bed and planting the strawberry plants.

My Body, My Life – YEAR 5 AND 6 PARENTS THIS EVENT IS SCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK!

Year 5 and 6 parents have received a letter with regards to the My Body, My Life program.

On Tuesday 14th November 2023 the Archdiocesan Healthy Relationships Team will be here at St Joseph’s working with the Year 5 and 6 students to present the My Body, My Life puberty and personal development program. 

As a Catholic school, we are keen to ensure that parents and carers are fully engaged in this very important aspect of their child’s development. Research also shows that despite any awkwardness you and your child might feel, children prefer to hear this information first from their own parents or carers. To that end Yr 5 and 6 families are invited to view 60 minutes of online video content and participate in some activities together at home with your child prior to the 14th November. 

Student School Leadership 2024

All students in primary school need to be given the opportunity to demonstrate and develop leadership skills. Positive student leadership opportunities and experiences will facilitate the development of a responsibility and assist transition to high school and the world beyond. 

At St Joseph’s the students experience leadership all the way from Kindy to Year 6. Through these experience,s they learn about responsibility, cooperation and flexibility. Once the children reach the end of Year 5, there are opportunities for the children to put themselves forward in more formal, ongoing leadership roles such as School Captains and House Captains.

On Tuesday, the Year 5 children learnt about roles available and the essential criteria for fulfilling those roles. They have the opportunity to nominate for the role of House Captain, School Captain or both. Nominations will be due by this Friday 10th November. 

Please watch this space for continued updates on this process.

In Conclusion…

This coming Saturday 11th November is of course Remembrance Day. Representatives of St Joseph’s students will be participating in the service at Memorial Park at 11.00am. And all families are invited to attend what promises to be an inspiring and important event. If possible, students are asked to wear school uniform.

The Principals Retreat takes place each term at Galong and I will be attending this event on Tuesday evening and Wednesday. The St Jospeph’s Primary School and Parish community and their special intentions will be in my thoughts and prayer,s as always.

Please remember these important dates for our calendars. Yes! Christmas is just around the corner so please do reserve the following:

Christmas Fair - Friday 15th December 5.30pm at Vaughan Park 

Christmas Carols - Sunday 17th December 5.30 for 6.00pm Start at Taylor Park

Our St Joseph’s Parent and Friends Association has been kindly invited to host the BBQs for the above events. This is potentially an excellent fundraising opportunity for the school and more importantly, a great way for St Joseph’s to contribute to the wider Grenfell community. We will need lots of helpers for these events so please do keep these dates free and we will keep you posted on how you can volunteer and support our school and thel ocal community.

With best wishes,

Louise Grant

Acting Principal