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Dear Parents,
St Joseph’s Inaugural COLOUR RUN!
Congratulations St Joseph’s! The day of the much-anticipated Colour Run finally arrived on Tuesday and what a great day it was for our school! The children absolutely loved this event and their enthusiasm has shone from the day the event was introduced all the way through until the last runner was squirted and the last teacher slimed.
Our thanks to Mrs Green and the SRC for making this event happen. They have worked tirelessly on the organisation, motivating the students to seek sponsorship and putting all the plans in place to ensure an outstanding day for all.
Congratulations to the children for doing such a great job in finding sponsors and a big thank you to the sponsors for your fantastic support! The funds raised will facilitate a whole range of playground improvements and will be enjoyed and appreciated by the students for years to come.
Book Week 2023
Despite being so early in the term, Book Week was a great success, and we would like to thank you all for your terrific support!
Mystery Reader on Thursday saw the children expectantly waiting to see which of the teachers would arrive at their classroom and teachers thoroughly enjoyed sharing favourite books close to their hearts; hopefully inspiring them for future reading.
And to wrap up Book Week on Friday, parents were invited into school to enjoy some time in the sunshine reading together with their children/ Grandchildren. Thank you, parents and grandparents, for your support!
Finally, thanks to Mrs King for the Book Fair. The children really enjoyed the chance to browse the books and we were pleased that families made use of this service. Mrs King is delighted to be able to order some new books for the Library thanks to your participation.
We look forward to Book Week 2024!
Spring Gardening
We are pleased to report that the 4 trees donated by the Weddin Community Native Nursery are doing well and following this success, we are inspired to get started on some Spring planning.
Thanks to Bec Waples for leading the students on Friday to ready the beds for our first crop.
Kindy Transition Days
We were delighted to welcome the Kindergarten 2024 children to school on Tuesday, the first of the Transition Days to prepare the children for their entry to school.
The children are really beginning to look comfortable at school, thanks to their previous experiences during the 2023 Jump into Joey’s program. Thanks to Mrs Best for giving the children such a great morning of fun and learning.
We look forward to the next Transition Days as follows:
Tuesday 31st Oct 9.05 -11.35
Tuesday 14h Nov 9.05 - 2.00pm Parents are invited at 1.15pm for Q and A
Looking forward to welcoming our new Kindy’s over the coming weeks!
K/1 Visit to MPS
The chilly day did not stop our K/1s bringing sunshine to our friends at MPS on Monday. The children and the residents had a great afternoon getting to know each other and swapping stories.
The next group to visit MPS will be the year 2/3/4s on Monday 6th November.
Sacramental Programme – Confirmation on Sunday 22nd September
Mrs McFarlane and Sr Mary and the candidates have been busy preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation which they will receive during Mass on this Sunday 22nd October. The St Jospeh’s community is warmly invited to attend this Mass and show their support for the candidates.
My Body, My Life
Year 5 and 6 families will by now 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 run 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.
In Conclusion…
Term 4 is a time when we begin to find out about teacher and family moves. If you know you will be leaving us, please let us know by popping in or dropping us an email. Staffing for 2024 will be announced closer to the end of the term.
Many of the children will be attending the Boorowa Touch and Netball competition on Friday and we wish the St Joseph’s contingent a great day of fun and competition! Thank you to the parent supporters and transporters too! Thanks also to Mrs Harveyson and Mrs Metcalfe for accompanying the teams. We hope everyone has a great day and please do remember sunscreen and hats!
With best wishes,
Louise Grant
Acting Principal
World Mission Month – Socktober
This World Mission Month, we can make a difference and kick goals for good with Socktober. Together, we can support young Timorese children to access a brighter future.
Our school Socktober Day will be held on Tuesday the 31st of October. All students are encouraged to wear ‘crazy’ socks on this day. We will also participate in a prayer service and take part in other activities (organised by our Mini Vinnies group) for all students to enjoy.
This year, on Socktober Day, the students are also asked to bring to school as many donations of gold and silver coins (the more the better) as possible, to see which school Sports House can create the longest coin trail. All proceeds will go to Mission Australia.
We are also asking for donations of socks to be used in the activities on the day!
We are looking forward to our school Socktober Day and thank everyone for your support.
Class Mass Dates
Please note in your diaries the following Mass dates:
- Year 5/6 Class Mass – 25th of October
- Year 2/3/4 Class Mass – 20th November
- Year 6 Graduation Mass – 13th December
We welcome everyone to attend these very special events at St Joseph’s Church.
Upcoming Year 5/6 Class Mass
Sunday Gospel Reflection (October 22)
Gospel Matthew 22:15-21
There is no end to the number of ethical issues confronting us in today’s world. Our integrity is tested at each moment. At times, we feel obligated to conform to certain practices and legal requirements that challenge the core of our beliefs. We can feel trapped between two worlds of thought. Father Richard Rohr furthers this dualistic thinking, which uses binary language to compare good from evil, pretty from ugly, smart from foolish, not realising there may be a hundred degrees between the two ends of each spectrum. He says, “the
dualistic mind cannot process things like infinity, mystery, God, grace, suffering, death, or love; this is exactly why most people stumble over these very issues,” and this is precisely how the Pharisee’s attempted to trap Jesus. Rather than buying into the false flattery about his integrity, Jesus responds by enlarging their dualistic understanding of the kingdom of Caesar by demonstrating how it is just one small part of God’s eternal kingdom. It is an important reminder for us to remember that we are stamped with God’s image and made in His likeness (Genesis 1:26-27). Do you give to God what rightfully belongs to Him? (Nathan Ahearne, Mission and Life Formation Team at Marist Schools Australia)
Lord,
Make me taste by love what I taste by knowledge;
let me know by love what I know by understanding.
I owe you more than my whole self, but I have no more,
and by myself I cannot render the whole of it to you.
(Prayer of Anselm, 1033-1109).
Strengthen my integrity and help me draw others to you by my faithful witness of your love.
Amen.
Source: Adapted from Formed in Prayer, CSYMI
Condolences
We extend our deepest sympathies to Susie McLelland and family on the loss of Susie’s Father.
We also extend our heartfelt condolences to Dannielle Chalker and family on the loss of Dannielle’s Step-Father.
We are thinking of you all as we keep you in our hearts and prayers.
Sacrament of Confirmation
The very special Sacrament of Confirmation will take place this forthcoming Sunday.
There are seven candidates. Please keep all of the candidates in your prayers this week.
https://www.stnicholasvb.com/life-teen/hsconf/
Yours in Faith,
Danielle McFarlane
Religious Education Coordinator
Parish News
Sunday 8 am
St Joseph’s Church, Grenfell
Please note that a Mass will be held on the second and fourth Sundays each month. There is a Celebration of the Word with Holy Communion, not a Mass, on the first and third Sundays of each month. Everyone is welcome to attend!
If you wish to visit St Joseph’s Church, it is open daily from 10.00am – 4.00pm and following Mass on Sundays.
Annual Leave for Fr Jiss
Fr Jiss is on Annual Leave until the 27th of October. He has gone home to India to see his Mum and Dad for a well-earned holiday. Please keep him in your prayers for safe travels.
Parish Street Stall
St Joseph’s Parish will be holding a street stall on Friday, 27th and Saturday, 28th of October. Donations of cakes, slices, produce and any saleable goods welcome as well as volunteers to assist on the stall. Please contact Deidre Carroll on 0403 480 729 if you have any enquiries.
Boorowa Touch and Netball Carnival:
Below are the details for the upcoming carnival. A compass event has been sent out to the parents of interested children in years 3-6. This year we will be entering a touch and netball team; students have already nominated their preferred sport and will be included in that team only.
TRANSPORT: Private (Parent responsibility)
EVENT LOCATION: Boorowa Showground, Ballyryan Road Boorowa NSW 2586
CARNIVAL Date: 20th October 2023 THIS FRIDAY.
TIME OF ARRIVAL: Please note that all participating schools that attend this carnival will need to arrive at the venue by 8.30am as games commence at 9.00am and will conclude by 3.20pm.
WET WEATHER: Carnival will only be canceled in the event of a severe electrical storm or the unforeseeable closure of the playing fields and showground. If in doubt, tune into AM Radio 2LF (93.9FM), Wagga Wagga 2WG, Canberra ABC or Orange ABC.
SCORERS: Netball Scorers: will use clipboards assigned to each court. The scorers from both teams playing in a game must stand beside one another to record the scores, winning team please return score sheet to Netball Control. Touch Scoring: The scoring of touch games will not be recorded. If you wish for score sheets to keep track of your team, please see touch control on the day.
PARKING: Parking will be available free of charge in STRICTLY designated areas at the showground. Please advise if anyone requires Disabled Parking prior to the carnival. Please nose in around the Racetrack.
CATERING: Catering facilities will be available on site. Kiosks will be operating on the day at both netball and touch fields. A variety of hot and cold foods and drinks will be available. A menu list will be available on the websites closer to the event.
FIRST AID: Each participating school must have at least one teacher with first aid qualifications accompanying their own school students. Fully qualified First Aid personnel will be in attendance all day please contact either Netball or Touch Control for assistance or officials wearing vests.
Please contact Mrs Harveyson with any questions or concerns.
Chelsea Harveyson (Anderson)
Classroom Teacher and Sports Coordinator
St Joseph’s Primary School
E: chelsea.anderson1@cg.catholic.edu.au
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