15 March 2017

Newsletter Articles

FROM THE ACTING PRINCIPAL

Last week the Queensland Police Force contacted the school in relation to the safety of our children both before and after school. In relation to these concerns they will be holding a Speed Blitz campaign to monitor the traffic around our school and specifically in, but not exclusive to Haynes Street.

The Police presence is to monitor the 50km speed limit and traffic flow patterns in the congested area around the Kindy. This particular street unfortunately experiences some high-speed traffic due to the proximity of traffic lights while also bordering an industrial estate.

Please be aware of this enhanced police presence, as it has been put in place for the safety of our children.

Our new fence for the Multi-Purpose Area should be installed this week. The instillation of this fence will result in greater security for the school as well as safety for our students. I spoke with the entire school community on Monday Assembly and reminded them of our rules about play in the morning. Acceptable play areas will become much easier for the children to identify, as the fence will be a physical barrier separating the MPA, which is designated for play before school from the school court yard that is not. A general reminder also that there is to be no play on the Prep playground in the morning or afternoon as there is no school staff member on duty. Thank-you in advance for your co-operation in these matters.

Our St Joseph’s whole school Feast Day Mass followed by our Grandparents Morning Tea will be held this Friday, the 17th of March commencing with the mass in OLHC Church at 9:00am followed by the morning tea in the MPA till 11:00am.

As we share Friday’s mass with the Parish so I request that we leave the parking spaces directly outside the church vacant for the use of our parishioners.

Please remember that during all of these celebrations that we not use the parking in the mall car park as retailers in the mall have previously complained that there is no parking for their patrons. In an effort to try and alleviate these parking issues we will be making parking available on the grassed area beyond the end of the Multi-Purpose Area for this Friday’s celebration.

Just a reminder that our Year 6 class will be holding a free dress day this Thursday the 16th of March. The theme for the day will be ‘Sporting Colours’. Students are asked to wear colours from sporting teams they represent or support. As this is a fundraising activity for the Year 6 Camp Fundraiser, we are asking for a ‘gold coin’ from each of the students on this day.

Don’t Forget …

• Free dress day – Thurs, 16th March (Sporting Colours Theme)
• St Joseph’s Day/Grandparents Day – Fri, 17th March
• St Patrick’s Race Day – Sat, 18th March
• Dance Fever Showcase – Tues, 21st March

Have a great week.

Regards
Bernard Fitzgerald
St. Joseph’s PA Acting Principal

APRE REFLECTION

Timor-Leste is one of the least developed countries in the world, with the scars of conflict running deep into all areas of society. With the help of Project Compassion, Martina can now provide food for her family and is financially independent. This also enables her children the privilege of attending school. Our support for Caritas during Project Compassion empowers these communities like Martina’s to lift their spirits and lead better lives.

Bernadette Brennan
Acting APRE

RELIGIOUS MATTERS

St Joseph’s Feast Day/Grandparents Day Mass – 17th of March

Our annual St Joseph’s whole school Feast Day Mass followed by our Grandparents Morning Tea will be held this Friday, the 17th of March commencing with the mass in OLHC Church at 9:00am followed by the morning tea in the MPA till 11:00am.

Families are asked to contribute to the morning tea and celebrate this very special day as a whole community.

• eldest children in Grades 3 – 6 plate of sandwiches to share
• eldest children in Prep to Grade 2 -plate of biscuits, cakes or other sweet to share.

Hope to see you there.

“Be the someone to someone in need”

Bernadette Brennan
Acting APRE

SPORTING MATTERS

Rockhampton District Selection Trials

10-12yrs Rugby League MUSTER Boys & Girls

Sunday 19th March at Rockhampton State High School from 2:00pm – 4:00pm

10-12yrs Hockey Boys & Girls

Monday 20th March at Kalka Shades from 4pm

11-12yrs Rugby League Girls

Monday 20th March at Frenchville State School from 4:00pm

10-12yrs Tennis Boys & Girls

Tuesday 21st March at Rockhampton Tennis Centre from 8:30am

10-12yrs Football (Soccer) Boys

Thursday 23rd March at The Rockhampton Grammar School from 4:30pm

10, 11 and 12yrs Rugby League Boys

Saturday 25th March at Rockhampton State High School from 8:30am – 3:30pm

If your son/daughter is interested in trialing for any Rockhampton team you will need to contact the school office to receive the relevant paper work in order to nominate. Nominations are due back to Mrs Brennan two days before the trial date.

Dance Fever Showcase

To celebrate the success of Dance Fever Multisport visiting our school each week and the hard work the students have put into developing their skills, we will be hosting a showcase for parents and families. The showcase will be held on Tuesday 21st March @ 6:00pm in the undercover area. During the evening classes will demonstrate the various dances they have learnt. The P & F will be running a BBQ prior to the student performances.

Cross Country Training

Cross Country training will commence this Thursday morning at 7:40am. Students need to meet Mrs Brennan in the MPA dressed in appropriate running gear. Training will commence with stretches prior to running the various distances based upon age. The Rockhampton and District Cross Country trails are being held on Thursday 27th April at Kalka Shades. Students are required to bring their uniform for the day to change into after training.

Training Days and Times:

Tuesday - 7:40am
Thursday - 7:40am

Distances:

10 Years (2007 - )2000m
11 Years (2006) - 3000m
12 Years (2005) - 3000m

Have a great week

Bernadette Brennan

Friday afternoon sports 17/03/2017

Soccer

Girls

St Joseph’s PA v Berserker SS @ NRSH @ 12:40

Yr 6 Boys Blue

St Joseph’s PA v Frenchville SS @ Frenchville SS @ 1:35

Yr 5 Boys Maroon

St Joseph’s PA v Frenchville SS @ Frenchville SS @ 12:40

Oz Tag

Games are played at McLeod Park (on Dean Street)

Girls

St Joseph’s White v Mt Archer Gold on field 1 @ 12:30

Girls

St Joseph’s Maroon v St Mary’s Yellow on field 2 @ 12:30
St Joseph’s Blue v St Mary’s Red on field 2 @ 1:50

Boys

St Joseph’s White v Mt Archer Gold on field 6 @ 12:30

Boys

St Joseph’s Maroon v Frenchville White 1 on field 7 @ 1:10

Boys

St Joseph’s Blue v Frenchville Blue on field 6 @ 1:50

FINANCE NEWS

TERM 1 FEES were due on Wednesday 15th February

Fee Accounts for Term 1 were due for payment on Wednesday 15th February.

If your account remains unpaid, these are now 4 weeks Overdue and require your urgent attention.

If you are unable to settle your account, your immediate contact with either Bernard or Megan is requested to advise when the account will be settled.

If paying by Direct Deposit, please use your Account Number (6 digit number on your Fee Statement) as the reference.

CLASSROOM NEWS

Yr 5

What a great start!!

As you can see in the short video the children have been very busy this term. They have adapted very quickly to their new environment and are all working well.

When you get time please visit the Year 5 website below. It contains everything you need to know about what’s happening in Year 5. Be sure to check the page regularly to stay up to date with what we’re doing in class and the work that your child is producing in class.

If at any time you wish to catch up with either of us, please do not hesitate to let us know.

• Come and see us in the Year 5 classroom
• Phone: 07 4922 1906
• Email: erin_tranberg@rok.catholic.edu.au
         raymond_carrington@rok.catholic.edu.au

Erin, Ray & Amy

SCHOOL TOILET SAFETY

The students are very aware that the toilets are for just that… going to the toilet. They are not places to hang out with buddies, eat or play. They have one important purpose and that is what it should be used for.

Posters have been placed around the toilet blocks as a visual reminder to students. The safety message of ‘Recognise, React and Report’ is one well used at school. We would appreciate families discussing these themes and phrases at home. We need our students to understand and be aware that toilets are not a social place, that going to the toilet is private and that these procedures are put in place for the safety of themselves and others.

Brooke Black
Child Protection Contact

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Congratulations to the following students who will celebrate their birthday this week. They are: Macy Gray (6B), Heidi Nembach (1M), Blair Andjal (1F) and Miss Sloan (PM) Have a great day.

FREE DRESS DAY

This Thursday (tomorrow) the 16th of March, we will be holding a free dress day. The theme is “Sports colours”. Come in your favourite teams colours or your school sports team colours. To dress up you must bring in a gold coin donation, with the money raised going towards fundraising for Yr 6 camp. All children are invited to participate.

Don’t forget your gold coin.

Thank You
Yr 6 2017

YR 6 EASTER RAFFLE

This term Grade Six will be holding an Easter raffle. Tickets will be sold at the end of the tunnel in the under covered area before and after school and will be $1 each. This raffle will be drawn on Friday the 17th of March (Grandparents Day). We are hoping for your support, so come along and buy a ticket. All money raised will be going towards the Yr 6 camp.

Thank you
Grade Six

BOOK CLUB

Book Club orders are due back by Monday 6th of March.

Online ordering (paying by credit card) is now available below and follow the prompts.

If you put in your order online, there is no need to return your book club form to school. Happy reading!

Thanks,
Michelle

UNIFORM SHOP

Our uniform shop is run by VOLUNTEERS of the school and is open

Monday morning from 8:15 - 8:45
Tuesday afternoon from 2:45 - 3:15
Friday morning 8:15 – 8:45

Please feel free to drop any uniforms you no longer need so they can put out to sell. Proceeds can go back to you or you can donate it back to the P & F.

The Uniform Shop has quite a lot of good second hand uniforms. Please feel free to pop in (at the opening times above), and have a look.

There are second had Emmaus uniforms also.

FRIDAY PIZZA

NO PIZZA THIS FRIDAY DUE TO ST JOSEPH’S FEAST DAY AND GRANDPARENTS DAY

Meatlovers and Hawaiian Pizza are available every Friday for $1.50/slice. Please have your order in a Brown Paper Bag with your name, class and order on it, with the money in side.

Please use a brown paper bag with child’s name and class written on the front.

TUCKSHOP IS UNAVAILABLE ON FRIDAYS

DRAKES SUPA IGA

Simply scan your Drakes Supa IGA key tag and the checkout with your groceries, and automatically 1 cent of every dollar you spend goes to the Cathedral Conservation Fund.

Key tags are available from the office, local church or Drakes stores. Put it on your car keys so you remember to use it.

Key tags can be used at any Drakes Supa IGA supermarket in Queensland. Currently in our Diocese Drakes stores are located at

• Glenmore (North Rockhampton)
• Emu Park

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