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Dear parents and carers,
The Henry Lawson Festival is off to a great start with the children competing in the Poetry Recital at the time of writing. Thank you for helping to prepare the children for this event. It is a great opportunity for them to be immersed in Australian culture and at the same time, build their confidence and skills in public speaking.
Please watch this space next week for more photos and news from the Poetry Recital.
Henry Lawson Festival Art Exhibition
We are so proud of the wonderful art works the St Joseph’s students have contributed to the Henry Lawson Festival Art Exhibition. The children took a walk down the main street on Wednesday and had the chance to admire their own and other children’s from the town work on display. A very impressive collection and lots of inspiration for future creative creations
Introducing new members of the St Joseph’s Team
Dion Ryan
We introduced Dee in a recent newsletter and we are pleased to report that she is now feeling settled in her new role. In addition to Yr 2 Initialit, Spelling Mastery and CMC, Dee teaches across the whole school through Teacher Librarian role and she is doing a great job of switching the children on to the joys of reading.
Kathy Harvey
As mentioned in a recent Newsletter, Kathy joins the team for three days a week. In addition to Yr 2 Initialit, Spelling Mastery and CMC, Kathy teaches Yr 5/6 Science and Technology and supports the learning for K/1 on Fridays.
Ty Milgate- Ashe
It is our pleasure to introduce Ty Millgate- Ashe who joined the school this week as a Classroom Support Assistant. Ty brings many practical and sporting skills to St Joseph’s and he will be mainly supporting the K/1 class
Julie Ferguson-
Julie will be known to many of you through community connections as well as being Cooper’s grandmother. Julie has joined the team this term as the Aboriginal Education Worker. As well as supporting the children who identify as indigenous, Julie will be teaching Wiradjuri language and culture for 30-40 mins in classes every Friday.Sr Mary Thank you and Farewell Morning Tea
Wednesday morning provided a great opportunity for the school to come together and show our appreciation for Sr Mary and all she has done to support our school. Thank you to the students and teachers for making the Liturgy so prayerful and meaningful and thank you to members of the community for joining us and for your contributions to the delicious morning tea.
In Conclusion…
After a very rainy Friday last week, we all had our fingers and toes crossed that the Athletics Carnival would proceed as planned tomorrow. Unfortunately this was not to be and so this event has been postponed again to Wednesday 12th June. All the arrangements remain unchanged.
We are delighted that so many of the students will be joining us for the Henry Lawson Festival Parade on this coming Saturday 8th June. We will meet at Short Street ready with outfit/props at 12.30 for a 1.00pm start. The students should be collected at the conclusion of the parade from the bottom of the main street. Thank you!
With best wishes,
REC News
As the nights grow longer, the days shorter and there is a definite nip in the air, it’s time again for the….
Donations of clothes and blankets can be left at school and will be greatly appreciated by St Vincent de Paul who will distribute the items. Thank you for your contributions!
Given our Minnie Vinnies Focus this week, we would like to share with you the Minnie Vinnies Prayer.
Lord, open our eyes that we may see the
Deepest needs of your people.
Move our hands that we may feed the hungry
Touch our hearts that they may bring warmth to those who are sad.
Let us share our time and our possessions with those in need.
Give us the care that strengthens the sick.
May we all be a source of support and
Encouragement for each other as we strive to build a more loving society.
News from Our Visit to the Henry Lawson High School
5/6 Henry Lawson High School Visit
On Wednesday afternoon the 5/6 class walked down to the highschool for a sports day. We were accompanied by the Grenfell Public School, Caragabal Primary School, Quandialla Primary School and a student from West Wyalong.
When we first arrived we had a yummy sausage sandwich made by the Year 10/11/12s. We then chatted to some friends from other schools as we waited. After everyone was finished eating we headed to the hall and were split into 2 groups. We rotated between 6 sports- soccer, league tag, golf, volleyball, slider hockey and ultimate frisbee. We did that for the afternoon, before packing up to head back to school to catch buses. As we were leaving some Year 12s gave us ice blocks for the walk back to school.
Everyone had a great afternoon. Special thanks goes to the Henry Lawson High School for inviting us and for organising a great get together.
By Grace Reeves
Reminder
Don't forget the Annual St. Joseph's Primary School Athletics Carnival is scheduled for Wednesday 12th June. Rain washed us out last week, but I'm sure it was very welcomed from all the farmers out there. We will try again this Wednesday. Throughout the day we may possibly need a few helpers, so if you are available at an event we would love your help.
See you there with your enthusiasm and best sportsmanship, and in your house colours.
The Western Region Athletics Carnival will be on 28th of June for those students selected.
We would like to thank the parents and friends who make the St Joseph’s Breakfast Club possible on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week. As the cooler weather is upon us, something warm in the children’s tunnies when they arrive at school will be greatly appreciated. Thank you to everyone who makes this happen! Special Thanks to the Grenfell Foodhall for their support!
If you are unable to attend your rostered day please reach out to another family to swap day.
It's Term 2 so, as many of you may know, the Henry Lawson Festival is fast approaching and with that comes our preparations.
The students are well underway with preparing for the poetry recitation on Thursday 6th June at the Grenfell Public School.
This year's theme is "Up the Country" and students have read or listened to the poem by Henry Lawson to find inspiration to create their art works. Our artworks will be finished by Thursday 23rd May and, after judging, will be on display from Monday, 3rd June - Tuesday, 11th June.
Staff have also been busy discussing our Parade entry, also around the theme "Up the Country". We have decided to break up some of the theme of the poem and allocate outfits to the different classes. We hope that all members of the school will participate in the parade which is scheduled for Saturday 8th June.
K/1 will be organising some masks to dress as a herd of sheep to lead our parade entry and 5/6 will find their best drover/swagman inspired outfits to help move the sheep along. 2/3/4 will be discussing the variety of animals mentioned in the poem ranging from reptiles to birds and making masks to match to complete our portion of the procession. Mr Martens has also contacted to members of our school community to include some drovers on horseback.
If you have any issues or need further information, please contact Mr M through the school number or lachlan.martens@cg.catholic.edu.au.
