Issue No. 13 13th May 2015 Dear Parents, Families and Friends, Today is the feast of Our Lady of Fatima when Our Lady appeared to three small children and asked them to pray for peace. I had the privilege of visiting Fatima during my recent leave and saw the site of this event. The overall impression I experienced at the shrine was one of incredible peace. I guess it was a timely reminder that praying for peace in a troubled world is always important. Teachers will be talking to the children about this incredible story of the three shepherd children in Portugal almost 100 years ago. It is good to be back at work and catching up with staff, parents and especially the students. I would like to express my gratitude to Paul Spain, Gemma Hale and Anne Sweeney for stepping into new roles for my time away and continuing so well with the school plans and activities. I would also like to express my thanks to the whole staff, Centacare, CSO, parents and fellow students for your prayers and support for the Versteeg family during the recent sad weeks. This week the Year 3 and Year 5 students are sitting the Naplan tests. As in the past, these tests are a snapshot of progress and should not be a cause of anxiety for children. The best preparation for the tests is a good night’s sleep. Last evening we had our School Council meeting. We are still looking for members to fill places now vacant as some parents have finished their time. The work is certainly not onerous and is very necessary support for the school. Please let me know if you are interested in helping out or would like further information about the meetings. The usual time on the school council is two years. Thank you for your ongoing support of the school. Yours in Christ, Kathy Gaskin Principal JOHNSTON ST, WAGGA WAGGA PHONE: 69215733 FAX: 69214312 EMAIL: sjw[email protected] WEBSITE: web.sjww.catholic.edu.au O Most Holy Virgin Mary, Queen of the most holy Rosary, you were pleased to appear to the children of Fatima and reveal a glorious message. We implore you, inspire in our hearts a fervent love for the recitation of the Rosary. By meditating on the mysteries of the redemption that are recalled therein may we obtain the graces and virtues that we ask, through the merits of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen Reflection
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Issue No. 13 13th May 2015
Dear Parents, Families and Friends, Today is the feast of Our Lady of Fatima when Our Lady appeared to three small children and asked them to pray for peace. I had the privilege of visiting Fatima during my recent leave and saw the site of this event. The overall impression I experienced at the shrine was one of incredible peace. I guess it was a timely reminder that praying for peace in a troubled world is always important. Teachers will be talking to the children about this incredible story of the three shepherd children in Portugal almost 100 years ago. It is good to be back at work and catching up with staff, parents and especially the students. I would like to express my gratitude to Paul Spain, Gemma Hale and Anne Sweeney for stepping into new roles for my time away and continuing so well with the school plans and activities. I would also like to express my thanks to the whole staff, Centacare, CSO, parents and fellow students for your prayers and support for the Versteeg family during the recent sad weeks. This week the Year 3 and Year 5 students are sitting the Naplan tests. As in the past, these tests are a snapshot of progress and should not be a cause of anxiety for children. The best preparation for the tests is a good night’s sleep. Last evening we had our School Council meeting. We are still looking for members to fill places now vacant as some parents have finished their time. The work is certainly not onerous and is very necessary support for the school. Please let me know if you are interested in helping out or would like further information about the meetings. The usual time on the school council is two years. Thank you for your ongoing support of the school. Yours in Christ, Kathy Gaskin Principal
JOHNSTONST,WAGGAWAGGA PHONE:69215733FAX:69214312 EMAIL:[email protected] WEBSITE:web.sjww.catholic.edu.au
O Most Holy Virgin Mary, Queen of the most holy Rosary, you were pleased to appear to the children of Fatima and reveal a glorious message. We implore you, inspire in our hearts a fervent love for the recitation of the Rosary. By meditating on the mysteries of the redemption that are recalled therein may we obtain the graces and virtues that we ask, through the merits of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen
Reflection
Important Dates for Term 2 2015 Wed 13th May Parent Confirmation Meeting in Yr 6 classroom 7pm Thurs 14th May NAPLAN assessment Years 3 and 5 Tues 19th May ICAS Digital Technologies Competition Tuesday 19th May Year 3 Cake Stall at recess Tues 19th May P and F meeting 7pm Thurs 21st May Yr 1 School Mass 9.15am Friday 22nd May Bishop Hanna to visit Yr 6 Sunday 24th May Yr 6 Confirmation 10am Mon 25th May Yr 5/6 to Unknown Soldier Production Civic Theatre 10am Tues 26th May Year 2 Cake Stall at recess Tues 2nd June Year 1 Cake Stall at recess Wed 3rd June ICAS Science Competition Thurs 4th June Kinder School Mass 9.15am Thurs 4th June School Disco 5.30—7pm Friday 5th June Pupil Free Day Mon 8th June Queen’s Birthday public holiday Tues 9th June KR Cake Stall at recess Mon 15th June ICAS Writing Competition Tues 16th June ICAS Spelling Competition Tues 16th June KS Cake Stall at recess Wed 17th Life Education Van visiting SJWW Fri 19th June Year 1 presenting at Friday assembly 1.50pm under the COLA Mon 22nd June Parent Teacher Interviews K-6 Tues 23rd June Parent Teacher Interviews K-6 Thurs 25th June Last Day Term 2 Friday 26th June Pupil Free Day
Tuckshop Roster Term 2 Week 5
Monday 18th May Priyanka Udeniyan Nagaksanthi Masanam
Weds 20th May Sally Dean Jo Canny
Thursday 21st May VACANT—HELP NEEDED
Friday 22nd May Narelle Glass Sheridan Ingold
Merit Awards Week 3 Term 2 KS: Tom Hogan Jodi Vinuya KR: Brody Campbell Piper Dennis Year 1: Saskia Corbett Xanthe Dewar Year 2: Riley Bradshaw Sarah Jimmy Year 3: Lucy Goodyer Layla Sulic Year 4: Harry Pollard Joshua Byrne Year 5: Gracie Goodyer Sam McMahon Year 6: Irish Freemantle Emma-Maree Stephens
Kinder 2016 Kinder enrolments for 2016 are now open. Application forms are available from the office or can be sent home with an older sibling. Another information session is being held on Friday 12th June at 9.30am. Applications close on Thursday 25th June.
Uniform News All children should now be wearing their full winter uniform. New uniforms are available from Lowes and second hand uniforms are available from the school clothing pool which can be open between 8:30am and 3:45pm (excluding lunch time between 1-2pm) on school days. Please make sure that ALL your child’s uniforms are labeled, especially items they may remove such as jumpers and sports jacket/pants.
Year 6 Confirmation News A reminder to all Year 6 parents, that there will be a Confirmation Parent’s Meeting tonight, Wednesday, 13th May at 7pm in the Year 6 classroom. Mr. Kennedy and Fr. Rick Micallef will be speaking at the meeting. Bishop Gerard Hanna will confirm Year 6 students on Sunday 24th May at 10am in the Cathedral. Any parents who do not have students in Year 6 who can assist with the setting up and serving of the Confirmation morning tea on Sunday 24th May from 10am until 12 noon are asked to contact Ms. Hale either by sending in a note or by email at [email protected]
Mass Times at St Michael’s Cathedral Monday—Friday 7am & 12.45pm Sat 12.15pm Saturday 6pm, Sunday 8am, 10am & 5.30pm
Year 1 School Mass—Thursday 21st May
The next whole school Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 21st May at 9.15am in the Cathedral. Year 1 students will be helping with the readings at this Mass. All welcome.
NAPLAN 2015 – Years 3 and 5 NAPLAN testing for all students in Years 3 and 5 will continue on Thursday 14th May. It is extremely important for all students to attend school to ensure they sit their NAPLAN tests. If your child has an appointment during this time we ask that you reschedule. For those students who have been unavoidably absent on any of the three scheduled NAPLAN days there will be an opportunity to catch up on missed tests on Friday 15th May.
Year 1 Assembly Friday 19th June On Friday 19th June, Year 1 will be presenting an item at our Friday assembly which commences at 1.50pm. Assemblies are held under the COLA. We invite all
parents to join us.
From the Assistant Principal—Paul Spain All students have been excited about the gymnastics lessons that commenced today and will run for six weeks. The school has been fortunate enough to have been able to secure the Airborne Gymnastics facility and also their qualified instructors to guide our students through the program. Gymnastics forms an important part of the Personal Development/Health/Physical Education curriculum having its own separate strand. In school gymnastics lessons, the focus is on the following areas:
Movement Coordination Control
As students progress through the levels, the variety and technical difficulty of movement performed increases. There are a number of benefits of conducting the gymnastics program, some of which include increased fitness levels, strength, flexibility, self-confidence and coordination. It is also wonderful to see the determination that many students display as they attempt to master a particular gymnastic manoeuvre. Gymnastics, like many areas of the school curriculum, only needs to be taught once every two years. At St Joseph’s gymnastics and dance are rotated every second year providing students with opportunities to participate in these enjoyable and enriching activities.
Any parents who do not have students in Year 6 who can assist with the setting up and serving of the Confirmation morning tea on Sunday 24th May from 10am until 12 noon are asked to contact Ms. Hale either by sending in a note or by email [email protected]
P&F News
The fundraising cupcake stalls are once again being held this term. It would be ideal if each student in the class could bring in cupcakes which are to be sold at recess on Tuesdays. Notes with further details will be sent home to each class the week prior to their allocated day. Please remember to send in 50c so your child can purchase a cupcake. The schedule for this term is as follows: Week 5, 19th May—Year 3 Week 6, 26th May—Year 2 Week 7, 2nd June—Year 1 Week 8, 9th June—KR Week 9, 16th June—KS Congratulations to Mia Forrest-Hughes who won the Mothers Day Mystery Prize Raffle that was drawn last Friday. Thank you to Amanda Pollard for organising the raffle. We raised approximately $700.
Mini Vinnies Report Winter Appeal
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Cor 9:7
This term Mini Vinnies is supporting the St. Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal. Thank you to our families who have already sent in donations of new clothing towards our winter appeal. We are hoping that every family can donate
at least one item of NEW winter clothing for a child eg. scarves, beanies, gloves, bed socks, PJ’s etc. Donations can be put in the baskets in your child’s classroom or can be left at the school office. These items will be presented to St. Vincent De Paul at the end of the term and will be used by their Care and Support Centre on Edward St. The clothing will then be distributed to families in need within the Wagga Wagga Community throughout the winter months. Our newly formed Mini Vinnies Group has been working hard to make a difference in the lives of people less fortunate and we hope that you can continue to support the efforts of these children.
Gymnastics Lessons – all students All students from Kindergarten to Year 6 will attend Gymnastics lessons at Airborne Gym on Wednesdays for the rest of the term. The first lesson will be on Wednesday 13th May. Students will travel to and from Airborne Gym by bus. The cost of the gymnastics lessons is covered by the sport levy in your school fees. The permission note required for students to attend gymnastics was included in the general permission note that parents signed at the beginning of the year. The timetable for lessons is as below: Kindergarten: 9.15am to 10.15am (Bus will leave at 9am) Years 1/2: 10.15am to 11.15am Years 3/4: 11.15am to 12.15am Years 5/6: 12.15am to 1.15pm
2015 PUPIL FREE DAYS Friday 5th June Monday 8th June (Public Holiday)
Friday 26th June Monday 13th July
Tuesday 6th October 30th November
2015 Columban Art Calendar
If anyone is interested in a 2015 Columban Art Calendar, they are available in the office foyer and are free to take.
Extend OOSH at St Joseph’s Primary School
Another action packed week at After School Care. Lots of Mother's Day crafts and cards were made by the students in preparation for last Sunday.
We have had some parents show interest in Extend running a program during the June/July school holidays at St Joseph’s School. If you are interested please let us know. We would need to have a minimum of 12 children for each day of care.-- Britt
Our Extend Superstar is…India Bailey-Brown for some great dragon drawings, and always interacting well with other students. Watch this space throughout the term for regular updates from our Extend team! PARENT PORTAL: extend.com.au
Next week’s activities Monday 18th May: Bracelets Tuesday 19th May: Painting Wednesday 20th May: Felt Knot Pillows Thursday 21st May: Crepe Paper Collage Friday 22nd May: Charades and musical chairs
Non Violent Resistance (NVR)
A 10 session group program for parents, grandparents and carers of children and adolescents aged 8 - 18 who are displaying aggressive, violent and dangerous behaviour. Where: Relationships Australia 36 – 40 Gurwood Street, Wagga Wagga When: Wednesday evenings, starting Wednesday May 27th 2015 Time: 6pm – 8pm each week (supper included) Cost: $10 per family / session Agency referrals accepted. For more information please contact: Relationships Australia on 6923 9100. Non-violent resistance (NVR) is a new approach, developed by clinical psychologists specifically to target violent, destructive and controlling behaviour in children, adolescents and young adults. Resistance against the violence is developed step by step, building on what parents experience in the process, the support they are able to receive, and their growing confidence.Overcome your child’s aggressive, dangerous and destructive behaviour with Non Violent Resistance.
Open Morning for Enrolments 2016 St Joseph’s Primary School, Wagga Wagga
Friday 12th June 2015
Information session at 9.30am followed by school tour Hoping you can join us.
Inquiries 69215733 or
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