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Matthew O'Brien, Principal
Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students and the wider St. Joseph’s Primary School Community,
This Friday we celebrate World Teachers’ Day. Teaching is such a rewarding career being engaged with enthusiastic young people supporting them in their development and growth. It is also a very nuanced role requiring skill, emotional intelligence, content knowledge, cultural awareness and an ever growing need to adapt programs for neurodiversity and emotional regulation.
We are very lucky here at St Joseph’s to have a dedicated, professional and caring staff who are constantly striving to meet the needs of all children. In my opinion their greatest gift is the collective ability to continue learning and trying new things. I wish all of our teachers a “Happy Teachers Day” and I hope that they get to take a moment to reflect on the joys of their role and that they feel the appreciation of our community that they deserve.
Grandparent's Day
The school was alive on Thursday with over 600 adults (mostly grandparents) chatting, and laughing with the children. The classrooms were buzzing all morning as people wandered in and around the school. Thankfully, it was a perfect day so that the kids could take their guests for a tour around the school. I spoke with many grandparents who travelled from well beyond Warrnambool to attend and even met two sets of great grandparents.
A big thanks to the Year 6 families who sent along the slices and cakes to share for the morning tea.
And to the Year 3s presented two percussion songs “A Ram Sam Sam” and “Ging Gang Goolie” followed by the choir who sung “You Are My Sunshine” and “Rainbow Connection”.
Regards
Matthew O'Brien, Principal
Happy Birthday to children celebrating their birthday this week.
Jamahlin Geebung, Rex Kelly, Charlie Moran, Lottie Wilkinson, Tully Shaw, Erika Small, Patrick Griffey, Ruby Griffey, Layla Hernan, Billie Niklaus, Cally Shoo, Tex Cust, Mackenzie Marshall, Islay Allison and James Haberfield.
A big thank you to all of our grandparents who took the time to visit our school last Thursday. It was an overwhelming response and wonderful to see the interactions and engagement with grandparents around the classrooms.
A special big thank you to the Year 6 families who provided a delicious morning tea. Your efforts are very much appreciated.
Catherine Lee
Community Engagement
Pizza Day: Tuesday 14th November, 2023
Orders Close: 3pm Friday 10th November, 2023
Once per term the PSA run a Pizza Day as a "special occasion" lunch option and to raise money for the PSA.
Children can choose from either Garlic or Hawaiian pizza (Gluten Free options available) which are provided by Pinkie’s Pizza who are one of our school sponsors.
Orders are now open via CDFPay (Canteen ordering system)
There are no canteen orders on Pizza Days and children not wanting to order pizza should bring their lunch from home.
Sorry, no late orders can be accepted.
There will be no choir on Thursday 23rd October, 2023.
School Canteen Support
Term 4 Roster - Can you Help?
There are lots of gaps on our Term 4 Canteen Roster. Can you help? Training provided.
Our Parish Secretary for the past 13 years, Leanne McElgunn, has advised of her intending retirement on Friday 24th November.
This position will need to be filled and the Parish seeks interest from either experienced and/or qualified individuals. Interested individuals may call into the Parish office at St. Joseph’s Warrnambool to collect a role description or call 5562 2231 for further information.
This is a role of about 32 hours per week (9:00am – 4:00pm) with award wages but this could be negotiable.
There is also a part-time administrative position as well. The work load has increased for our administrative staff due to our larger Parish. The latter position would be a 0.4 or 0.5 position.