24 February 2021
Newsletter Articles
APRE REFLECTION
We are proud of our new school and look forward to the adventures that each new week brings. You may have noticed the sprinklers working constantly on the new oval turf to ensure the root system develops and we have successful growth and retention. The watering has now been scaled back and we will reassess this Friday if/when the children will be able to begin playing on the oval.
I must commend the students on their patience during this period of restricted play areas. They have been very tolerant of their peers and shown great generosity in sharing play spaces. It really is amazing how adaptable the children have been to the constant changes that have occurred throughout the project.
This Lent, we will join with millions of Australians who want to end poverty and injustice in our world. Every year, countless people turn Lent into a demonstration of faith, love and generosity. You can be a part of this incredible community, who believe that there are simple actions we can all take to “be more” for our world.
Make a donation to Project Compassion or give something up for Lent… there are many ways to put your compassion into action. Whatever you choose to do, you’ll be contributing towards a more just and compassionate world.
“Aspire not to have more, but to be more.” – Saint Oscar Romero
Upcoming Events:
- Season A sport commences - Friday 26th February
- Year 12 Indigenous Commencement Mass - Friday 26th February
- St Joseph’s Feast Day Mass – 9:00 am – Friday 19th March
- National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence - Friday 19th March
First Week of Lent
We begin our annual Lenten Project Compassion journey by learning about the story of Jamila and her family. Jamila, 22, is a Rohingya woman, living in the world’s largest refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. A single mother, she fled armed conflict in Myanmar to save herself, her elderly mother and eight-month-old baby.
With the support of Caritas Australia, through Caritas Bangladesh, Jamila was able to access emergency food and shelter. She also received counselling, emotional support and learnt sewing skills, to help her earn an income. Jamila now feels less alone, with a sense of community around her. She is able to ‘Be More’ to her little family.
Watch a short film about Jamila’s story here.
“Aspire not to have more, but to be more.” Please support Project Compassion by contributing to the classroom fundraising money boxes.
NDA
The National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence is an important day in our school calendar to join with other schools across Australia to say, “Bullying. No way!”
We're joining the nationwide movement with schools across Australia to take action together against bullying on Friday 19 March 2021.
We're proud to be an NDA school. We're proud to say “Bullying! No way!”
At our school we encourage students to take hold of the issue and talk about what works. Let's support our students to drive powerful messages and take action to prevent bullying.
On Friday 19 March 2021 we will wear our “BE KIND” T shirts.
Students were invited earlier this week to bring a clean, blank T-Shirt to school. Classes will be stencilling “Be Kind” messages on the shirts. These can then be worn on NDA and other kindness days throughout the year.
Bernadette Brennan
Assistant Principal Religious Education
CURRICULUM NEWS
ST JOSEPH’S TEACHING AND LEARNING FRAMEWORK
Throughout 2019, the staff assisted me to develop a teaching and learning framework for our school. It has since been endorsed by the Rockhampton Catholic Education Office and is currently being implemented across our school. Each week throughout this year I would like to share a section of this framework with the school community so that everyone is aware of what teaching and learning looks like at our school.
This week will provide you with an overview of the components of the Framework.
Our Teaching and Learning Framework consists of 3 parts:
- School Vision and Mission
- School Curriculum Guide
- Schoolwide Pedagogical Model
Part 1 of the Framework outlines the key messages of the school’s Vision statement and Mission Statement (the why we do what we do).
Part 2 of the Framework is designed to guide and inform staff of the whole school curriculum processes and procedures used to inform teaching and learning practices (what we do).
Part 3 of the Framework clearly outlines the teaching and learning approaches of our school (how we do it).
VOLUNTEERS
In 2021 volunteers are welcome back at school. There are many different ways you can volunteer here at Joeys. If you’d like to volunteer in the tuckshop, please either contact the office or catch up with our tuckshop convenor – Mrs Debbie Rooney. If you’d like to volunteer in your child’s classroom or perhaps another classroom, please approach the class teacher to see what activities are available to assist with.
Before beginning your volunteering, you need to complete a volunteer induction session with myself. These are offered on Monday mornings straight after assembly in the stage area and Friday afternoons at 2:30pm in the office. If these times don’t suit you, please contact me through the office or via email: deanne_senini@rok.catholic.edu.au to arrange another time. Even if you have completed an induction with me before, the induction must be done every year.
To keep everyone safe, please follow the following safety requirements:
- do not volunteer if you are unwell
- sanitise your hands using the supplied hand sanitisers in each classroom or the tuckshop before and after volunteering
- maintain social distancing from any other adults
I look forward to welcoming many volunteers to Joeys this year.
MEDICAL DETAILS
With the start of a new school year, please ensure your child/ren’s medical details are up to date. To check this information, log on to parent lounge and check the medical tab. Please update if necessary. If your child has a medical action plan, please make sure it is current. If it is due for renewal, please drop a copy of the updated plan to the office or upload it to the medical section for your child in parent lounge. It is essential for the school to have updated medical details on file. Your cooperation with this request is appreciated. If you have any questions regarding this process, please come and see me or email me at: deanne_senini@rok.catholic.edu.au.
Regards,
Deanne Senini
Assistant Principal Curriculum
FINANCE NEWS
School Fees for Term 1 were due for payment on Tuesday 16/2/21.
If you have an outstanding amount and are unable to make any payment, can you please make immediate contact with Bernard or Megan to advise your current situation.
If you currently have a direct debit set up with us, you do not need to do anything further.
If you have a means tested Concession Card and have not yet given a copy to the Finance Secretary, please do so as soon as possible.
All new families should have received your Parent Lounge Login details.
If you have not received these, please contact Tracey or Megan in the office.
If paying by Direct Deposit, please use your Account Number as the reference instead of names (this is the 6-digit number on your Fee Statement).
INCLUSIVE CURRICULUM
Congratulations to Mrs Rachael Duncan (ESO) on the completion of her Certificate IV in Education Support.
Well done Rachael!
YR 6 EASTER RAFFLE
This term the Year Six major fundraiser is an Easter multi-draw raffle that will be drawn after our Feast of Saint Joseph Mass (Week 8 - 19/03/2021). Tickets are $1 each and to be sold before and after school in Weeks 6, 7 & 8:
- before school – outside the office
- after school - outside the office
Thank you for your support, it is always a great event!
CLASSROOM NEWS
Yr 1
Term 1 in Year 1
Wow! Half a term has gone by and boy have we been working hard now that we are in year 1.
We have adjusted well to the expectations of Year 1 in our independence, responsibility for our learning and behaviour.
Some things we’ve loved so far in year 1 are our investigative learning opportunities, English and Maths workshops and use of the iPad to show our understanding.
From Mrs Hannah, Mrs Roati and Mrs S
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Congratulations to the following students who will celebrate their birthday this week. They are: Katie Hayward (Yr 2), Diego Newman (Prep), Siarra Robertson (Yr 2), Avah Pope (Yr 2), Laylah Thomas (Yr 1), Amarli Batchelor (Yr 6), Cooper Bosel (Yr 2), Diesel Gorringe (Yr 6), and Adam Neden (Yr 3).
Have a great day.
P & F NEWS
The P & F would like to thank Sharna Fulwood for volunteering to organise our Joeys Angels. If you would like to volunteer your time or cooking skills to support our Joeys Angels, please contact Sharna Fulwood or the P & F.
We would also like to thank Kate Nembach for taking on organising our Breaky Club. We are hoping to start Breaky Club as soon as possible but we need your help!
Volunteers are required from 8am - 8:40am (or any time you can spare!) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. We need at least 4 volunteers each morning to make it work. Our volunteers will need to have a blue card and induction completed. It is a super easy job and the kids love it!
Please contact Kate Nembach or the P&F for more details if you can help in any way.
Thank you.
EMMAUS COLLEGE
Enrolment interviews for Year 7/2022 at Emmaus, will commence on Tuesday 9th March and therefore enrolment applications should be lodged before this date.
DRAKES SUPA IGA
Simply scan your Drakes Supa IGA key tag at 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