Dear Parents and Carers,

Recognition for Mrs King

On Thursday 8th August, Catholic Education Canberra Goulburn celebrated the Faith in Learning, Catholic Education, Excellence Awards. The theme of the awards was ‘living our charism’.  

We had the opportunity to recognise people across our Archdiocese, both employees and volunteers, who are using their God-given gifts to enrich the lives of the staff, students and families in our school communities. 

The Primary Teacher Award recipient was Leslie King. Leslie has contributed 28 years of continuous service to St Joseph’s Primary School and St Joseph’s Parish in Grenfell. Over her career, Leslie has taken on a variety of roles, including librarian, child safety advocate, choir leader, Acting Principal and Religious Education Coordinator. She has consistently supported the growth, learning and faith development of generations of children from Grenfell.

I would like to personally congratulate Leslie on receiving this award and thank her for her dedication and commitment to our school community.

Tell Them From Me Survey

Every year Catholic Education conducts a survey regarding the performance of our school. Staff, parents and students (Yr 4-6)  are surveyed regarding feedback on Catholic identity, teaching and learning, school operations and student wellbeing. 

Parents have received a link to this important survey via Compass. If you did not receive the link please let our front office know asap.  

Results of the survey are important to us and all parents are encouraged to participate. The survey closes tomorrow so this is your last chance.

School Attendance

There is nothing more important for the children’s wellbeing and progress at school than regular attendance. We can’t remind parents enough, of the importance of punctuality and regular school attendance of every student, every day! There is no safe number of days for missing school. If a student misses as little as four days each term they will have missed over a year of learning, by the end of their schooling.

Schools in the Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn work in partnership with parents/carers to encourage and support regular attendance of children and young people at school. Education in NSW and the ACT is compulsory for all children between the ages of six years and below the minimum school leaving age.

Arriving at school and class on time:

• ensures that students do not miss out on important learning activities scheduled early in the day;
• helps students learn the importance of punctuality and routine;
• gives students time to greet their friends before class; and
• reduces classroom disruption.

Lateness is recorded as a partial absence and must be explained by parents/carers. If a child is late for school by just 10 minutes per day, they will miss nearly 6 months of schooling over 13 years. If your child arrives at school after 9am, they must be signed in by a parent or guardian. If your child is experiencing challenges of attending school, we are here to help!

Coming Up

Term 3 -

Wk 6: Friday - Mufti Day & Assembly 2:40pm

Friday & Saturday - Grenfell Show

Wk 7: Monday - Father’s Day Breakfast and Liturgy 8:30am

Tuesday - Healthy Harold (Life Education Van) Visit

Friday - Ladies of St Joseph’s Evening 5pm-6pm

Wk 8: Friday- Assembly 2.40pm

Wk 9: Thursday - Final Jump into Joey’s for 2024

Thursday - Open Evening & BBQ 5.30pm

Wk 10: Thursday - Last day of term for students

Mufti Day and Assembly 2.40pm

Friday - Staff Development Day (Pupil Free Day)

Term 4 resumes for students on Tuesday 15th October.

Kind thoughts,

Melissa Hotham

Principal