Dear Parents and Carers,

Thank you for the terrific support for the St Josephs Swimming Carnival on Friday! We were blessed with perfect weather and the day ran very efficiently thanks to the staff, parent helpers and the cheers from supporters. Congratulations to all the children for their enthusiastic participation, cooperation and for giving their best to their races and to supporting their team mates.

Thanks also to the St Joseph’s staff who as usual, excelled themselves in their roles at the Carnival. Congratulations to Cindy Washbrook Sport Coordinator for such a fun and successful day!

Thank you also to the staff at the pool for their great support too!

And finally, congratulations to Dominic House for winning this first event of the year!

The school gathered together with members of the Church community on Wednesday morning for the Ash Wednesday Liturgy. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent - a time of prayer, fasting and giving to others. Through prayer, we come closer to God, fasting joins us in solidarity with people experiencing poverty, and sharing what we have is a sign of our commitment to justice.

Thank you!

Next time you pop by the Canteen, I am sure you will notice how clean, tidy and organised it is. On behalf of all of us, our gratitude is extended to Amanda Mason and Rochelle Cawthorne for giving up their time to organise the Canteen, with excellence! Thank you!

Upcoming Events

Project Compassion Mufti Day and Sausage Sizzle

The first Mufti Day of the year is scheduled for the last Friday of the month, 23rd February. The children are invited to bring a gold coin which will be donated to our Lenten Project Compassion collection.

We have also scheduled the first Sausage Sizzle of the year. Please see below for details. 

Parent and Teacher Conferences - Tuesday 27th February

Gentle reminder to please keep the afternoon of 27th Feb free to meet with your child’s class teacher. Parents and carers will receive an email next week with instructions for how to book your appointment.

In Conclusion…

During the recent staff development professional development days, the Emergency Management Plan and Emergency Procedures were reviewed to ensure staff are all aware of our various roles to ensure the safety of the children. This week the children have experienced the first Fire Drill of the year and they responded with self-discipline and cooperation. We will practice emergency responses throughout the year with the children to ensure our readiness for any eventuality.

Please can parents ensure that they have updated the Office with any changes to the children’s going home routine for this term. In the event of last minute changes, please inform the office as soon as possible to ensure the message is received by all those concerned.

Wishing St Joseph’s families a Lenten period filled with love and care at home and at school.

With best wishes,

Louise Grant

Acting Principal