17 May 2017

Newsletter Articles

FROM THE ACTING PRINCIPAL

Welcome to Week 5 of our very busy Term 2. For those parents still wishing to take part in our SR&I survey, you still have three more days to do so before they close this Friday afternoon. All of the Year 3-6 students have taken part in the student surveys during school over the last 2 weeks. To have a more complete picture of St Joseph’s for our SR&I external team, we wish to have as strong of a representation of staff, students and parents as possible. To have your say, please do not hesitate to log on and take part in the survey before Friday

A reminder to all families that may have younger siblings and are looking to enrol at Joey’s for Prep in 2018, I strongly encourage you to drop into the office and pick up an enrolment package as soon as possible. In the last few years’ positions have been very competitive and with this in mind we need to know the number of siblings in order to properly prepare of the enrolment interview process that will begin in early Term 3. Please be aware that even if you have a child or children currently at St Joseph’s, we still follow school enrolment policy and interview all possible new students to the school.

Term 2 School Fees have been sent out a few weeks ago and are now due. Please see our Finance Secretary Mrs Megan Crosthwaite as soon as possible to make payment arrangements or book a time through the school office if you need to meet with myself. Thank-you in advance for your consideration in attending to this matter.

Prep parents are invited to attend a Parent Workshop on Oral Language Development presented by the school’s Learning Support Coordinator Kath Howell and your Prep Teachers Kirsty McLeod and Elli Whittaker. The Workshop will be held in the school library this afternoon at 5:30pm and cover the following topics

• Children’s Speech and Language development - What skills are they expected to develop from 3 to 6 years old?
• Language in the classroom – What kind of questions do teachers ask your children?
• Strategies to improve your child’s speaking and listening skills at home to help them become better readers, spellers and writers.
• How to promote your child’s language through books, games, conversations and following directions?

Well done to our NRL Development Cup team that played at Victoria Park last Friday. In what was a very successful day our team was victorious against both the Rockhampton Grammar School and St Anthony’s during the day on the way to qualifying for the Jake Granville Cup at the end of the day. Even though our team played extremely well, a strong Frenchville team defeated our valiant team in the final. Our team played with great heart, skill and sportsmanship throughout the day and again, Joey’s was by far the smallest school taking part in the A Division. Well done to the team in making the Rockhampton final.

Finally, a thank-you must go to the Islamic School of Canberra and their Principal David Johns whom I personally both wrote to and spoke with this week. David told me that his students from the ACT saw worrying reports about the effects of tropical Cyclone Debbie in the media late last Term and sent Joeys a care package a few weeks ago filled with cards containing prayers of support, care and concern. It was very touching to open the package and read all of the correspondents from their Prep to Year 6 students and it was wonderful to see another school take part in an outreach program in the same way that our very own community does.

This fits in very well as an example of our school theme this year.

‘BE THE SOMEONE TO SOMEONE IN NEED’

Don’t Forget …

• Prep Info Night, 17th May 5:30pm
• Season B Interschool Sport commencement, 19th May
• Children’s Mass, 20th May
• School Photos, 22nd May
• Board Meeting, 24th May 5:30pm

Have a great week.

Regards
Bernard Fitzgerald
St. Joseph’s PA Acting Principal

APRE REFLECTION

Changing Times

The children in the sacramental program are experiencing first hand some changes that are occurring in our parishes. Sacramental meetings this year are with all the children and parents from the north-side parishes. Sometimes there are over 160 people gathering together for this formation. This experience allows our children and their families to build new relationships and widen the spiritual support network.

During this time of transition in our parishes we are seeking spiritual support to guide the welcoming and uniting of the three churches. All members of the community are invited to participate in saying the special prayer to Our Lady Help of Christians.

Have a wonderful week
Bernadette Brennan

RELIGIOUS MATTERS

Children’s Mass This Saturday

This Saturday, 20th May we will be celebrating a Children’s Mass. Mass commences at 6:00pm in Our Lady Help of Christians. The Joey’s tradition is to bring a plate to share supper and a chat after mass. All families and friends of Joey’s are welcome to attend and join this Eucharistic celebration. We would love to have you join us.

Family Workshop for Eucharist

This Sunday, 21 May at 9:00am at Holy Family our theme will be “The Last Supper”. This is an important part of the programme so attendance is vital. For further information, please contact the Parish Office (4928 2800) or berylmills18@gmail.com

Mass times

Weekday

Tuesday 9.00am Holy Family
Wednesday 12.00 Noon St Mary’s
Thursday 8.00am Emmaus College (Yaamba Rd)
Friday 9.00am Our Lady Help of Christians

Weekend

Saturday – Vigil
6.00pm Holy Family
6.00pm Our Lady Help of Christians
Sunday
7.00am St Mary’s
9.00am Holy Family

Bernadette Brennan
Acting APRE

SPORTING MATTERS

NRL Development Cup

Last Friday, 16 of our students competed in the NRL Development Cup at Victoria Park. The students represented SJPA proudly and with plenty of enthusiasm. Throughout the day, the team won two round games to qualify to play in the grand final against Frenchville State School. Even though we did not bring home the Jake Granville Trophy all players should be congratulated on their individual performances and the effort they put in to work and play together as a team. Thanks to Mr. Fitzgerald for coaching the team this year. Looking forward, these players will continue training in preparation for Challenge Cup later in the year.

Interschool Sport starts Friday

Season B sport commences this Friday. Please ensure your child has the necessary equipment, school hat and a water bottle. Draws will be posted in the newsletter each week if available at the time of printing. Otherwise, late draws and/or changes will be posted in the Skoolbag App.

Equipment required:

Hockey: mouth guard, shin pads and football socks
Rugby League: mouth guard, football socks and football boots
Netball: maroon bike pants/briefs (should not be longer than dress)

Hats for PE Lessons

In the lead up to the athletics carnival in week 9, PE lessons will focus on the various track and field events. It is imperative students have hats for PE lessons as most of the lesson will be on the oval. Please check your child has a clearly named school hat on their PE day.

Friday Sport 19/05/2017

Hockey

1pm

St Joseph’s PA 1 v Mt Archer on Turf 3
St Joseph’s PA 3 v Allenstown 1 on Turf 2
St Joseph’s PA 5 v Stanwell on Turf 1

1:20pm

St Joseph’s PA 2 v Depot Hill on Turf 3
St Joseph’s PA 4 v Allenstown 2 on Turf 2
St Joseph’s PA 6 v Crescent lagoon on Turf 1

1:40pm

St Joseph’s PA 1 v St Joseph’s PA 5 on Turf 2
St Joseph’s PA 3 v Stanwell on Turf 3

2:00pm

St Joseph’s PA 2 v St Joseph’s PA 6 on Turf 2
St Joseph’s PA 4 v Crescent Lagoon on Turf 3

All Hockey games are played at Kalka Shades

Netball

12:30pm

Junior D
St Joseph’s PA v Gracemere on court 7

1:10pm

Senior B
St Joseph’s PA v Frenchville on court 11

1:50pm

Junior C
St Joseph’s PA v Mt Archer on court 2

Junior B
St Joseph’s PA v Frenchville on court 10

Senior D
St Joseph’s PA v Allenstown on court 11

All Netball games are played at Jardine Park

Rugby League

12:45pm

Year 6 A’s
St Joseph’s PA v St Anthony’s @ Colts

Year 5 A/B’s
St Joseph’s PA v St Anthony’s @ Colts

CURRICULUM NEWS

Important Curriculum Dates – Term 2

ICAS

Term 2 and 3 is when ICAS competitions will take place. If your child has nominated to participate in any of these competitions, they will receive a copy of a previous test which they can use as a practice. These practice tests will be sent home as each test gets closer. They do not need to be returned to school – they are merely a way of helping your child prepare for the ICAS competition they have nominated for.

Questacon Science Circus

On Thursday the 1st June, the Questacon Science Circus will be visiting St Joseph’s. They will present three different interactive science sessions – one for Prep and Year 1, one for Year 2 and Year 3 and one for Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6. As part of this visit, each child receives a complimentary ticket for free entry to the Shell Questacon Science Circus’ public exhibition. This exhibition will be at CQU Community Sport’s Complex on Sunday, 4th June from 11 am – 4 pm. Admission for this event is adult $6, students/concessions $5, family $18, children under 5 free.

LITERACY CORNER

Reading:

Learning to read involves children learning skills in comprehension, fluency, accuracy and expanding on their known vocabulary. This week’s skill comes under the heading of comprehension.

Strategy – Retell the Story

A story retelling usually includes characters, setting, problems and solution or the main ideas of the text. It involves telling what is important in the story without telling too much. Retelling helps readers recall what is happening in the story, develop a sense of story structure and become more accurate in monitoring their understanding. They can transfer this knowledge of story structure to their own story writing.

Spelling:
Strategy: Letter Writing

Write a friendly letter to a teacher or a friend using at least 10 of your spelling words. Underline the spelling words that you use. This activity is useful as it allows the student to use their spelling words in context. It will allow them to think about the meaning of their words.

Regards,
Deanne Senini
Assistant Principal Curriculum

CLASSROOM NEWS

YR 6

Term 2 in Year 6

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Congratulations to the following students and staff who will celebrate their birthday this week. They are: Lorilee Lancaster (6F0, Evie Maker (5C), Lilly Payne (3T), Tyla Barnes (4W), Bradley Vasquez (4M), Ayla Davey (4M) and Miss Crane (Yr 2).

Have a great day.

PHOTO DAY MONDAY MAY 22ND

School Photo are this coming Monday. Please remember to bring in your child’s individual photo envelope and give to your child’s teacher. Please also see the attached letter from the photographer, as this may answer any questions that you may have. MSP will also have an information table set up out the front of the office on the Monday morning.

VOLUNTEERS INDUCTION SESSIONS

WPH&S Volunteers Inductions are necessary for the safety of your children. Therefore, we ask that all parents who generously volunteer their time to the school, either in a classroom or in the tuckshop, attend a very brief induction regarding maintaining a safe environment for the children of St. Joseph’s.

These sessions only take about five minutes and are available after assembly on a Monday morning with Deanne Senini, and on Tuesday afternoons from 2:30pm - 3:00pm. Sue Clarke will also be conducting induction sessions in the tuckshop, if you are helping out in there.

Thanks

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

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

ROTARY HIGH TEA

The Rotary Club of Rockhampton Fitzroy are holding a Birthday High Tea at Athelstane House, Ward Street, Rockhampton on Sunday the 4th June, 2017.

Tickets are $35 per person. Tickets must be prepaid by the 29th May. Please contact Bernadette Cross for bookings and dietary requirements on 0403 504 844.

Grab a group and make a booking.

THE BAPTISMAL CALL TO SERVICE OF THE WORLD

You are invited to a workshop: The Baptismal Call to Service of the World, presented by Fr David Orr osb and Sr Carmel Pilcher rsj on Thursday 18th may from 5:30-7:30pm. Cuppa from 5:15pm. Venue: Holy family Hall, Feez Street, North Rockhampton. All members of the parish family, including leaders in schools, parishes and communities, liturgy groups, teachers and catechists will find much value in this workshop.

TENNIS

Tennis Rockhampton is a non-profit organisation that offers junior and senior coaching 6 days a week. We cater for all ages and standards with group, squad and private lessons available.

If you join this term we are also offering a free racquet, t-shirt and water bottle for all new juniors.

If you would like any more information on any programs we offer or would like to book a spot please phone Glenn on 0407 693 900 or Paul on 0431 229 146.