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Matthew O'Brien, Principal
Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students and the wider St. Joseph’s Primary School Community,
On Friday we celebrated World Teachers’ day. His prayer was shared in a Diocesan newsletter.
Beatitudes for Teachers
God of Wisdom,
Blessed are those who care for the young
Blessed are those who share laughter
Blessed are those who foster sharing
Blessed are those who encourage risk
Blessed are those who show possibilities
Blessed are those who make learning fun
Blessed are those who take time to reflect
Blessed are those who show patience
Blessed are those who build teams
Blessed are those who live out community
Blessed are those who recognise potential
Blessed are those who engage the learner
Blessed are those who inspire confidence
Blessed are those who allow for quiet times
Blessed are those who foster creativity
Blessed are those who believe in others
Blessed are those who affirm and encourage
Blessed are those who teach
Amen
Grandparents Day
What a wonderful celebration of family and unconditional love we enjoyed together on Thursday. The school was bursting with all of the visitors on site. Great to be a part of such special relationships that children share.
Thanks to our Year 6 families who provided the morning tea and to Mrs Lee and the teachers for organising the activities. Special mention to the Mrs McIntyre Hand and the Year 2 children who performed a percussion ensemble for our guests.
Foundation Extended Day
Our Foundation students enjoyed an extended day on Monday to participate in activities beyond the school day. After their fruit platters the four classes rotated through a disco, cooperative games, free time on the playground and yoga. Thanks again to the teachers and staff who supported such an engaging afternoon.
Digital Technology Research
Digital Technology use and associated psychosocial well-being: child and teacher perspectives.
We are inviting students in Foundation at St Joseph's to take part in a research project regarding children’s typical use of digital technology across home and school settings.
St Josephs is participating in a study of children’s digital technology use and wellbeing being undertaken by researchers from Deakin University, and the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child.
The research being conducted has a positive focus in exploring child and teacher perspectives regarding the typical experience of children with digital technology, alongside discovering what aspects of these experiences may prove most beneficial for young primary students’ well-being.
All Foundation Parents will receive further information via email directly asking for permissions for their child to be involved in the research project.
Matthew O'Brien, Principal
Happy Birthday to children celebrating their birthday this week.
Islay Allison, Max Fitzgibbon, James Haberfield, Isla Hansen, Indiana Smedts, Angus Smith, Leo Guiney, Matilda Houston and Harley Singh.
Bonnie King (and her pony Buddy aka Kenda Park Warrior) did an amazing job representing the school on Friday at the Warrnambool Victorian Equestrian Interschool Competition!
She won both her preliminary dressage tests, scoring an impressive 71% in her second test. She was the primary preliminary dressage champion. She also did show jumping, placing 2nd twice and was the reserve champion for primary freshman show jumping!
They will be working hard towards the 2025 Victorian State Championships in April.
Cyber Safety
Please be aware that there will be sensitive issues and content discussed in this session.
- Warrnambool Police Student Sessions Monday 4th November
- Parent and Student Session: 6pm, Tuesday 5th November
To further support and educate our children we have partnered with the Warrnambool Police to run information sessions focussing on Cyber Safety for Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.
They will also run a parent and student night at 6pm on Tuesday 5th November.
Please note that this session is designed for both parents and students and is designed to open up conversations that can continue at home. I strongly encourage all parents of students from Year 4 and beyond to attend this important session.
Please note that families will need to register their attendance at the Tuesday evening session.
Last week current Year 5 families were emailed out via PAM with information about the ordering of the polos for next year. If you did not receive this email please contact Cathy Duynhoven on cduyn@sjwarrnabool.catholic.edu.au
Orders are currently open via CDFpay, with tops remaining at $42.95 per polo.
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 31st October
The aim of this meeting is to present information regarding the proposed Japan Trip for students in September 2025. This trip is for Year 6 students and the possibility of Year 5 students which is to be confirmed.
We are currently gathering details about pricing, and will have more information regarding this at the meeting.
Pizza Day: Tuesday 19th November, 2024
Orders Close: 3pm Thursday 14th November, 2024
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 Pepper's Pizza (formerly Pinkies 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.
Parents are advised that a case of Chickenpox (varicella) has been reported to the school.
This case was in a Year 2 classroom and the child was present at school on 21-23 October.
"Chickenpox can be a serious disease in adults and babies. It is very contagious. Vaccination is the best protection against chickenpox."
If your child presents with the symptoms in the linked fact sheet from the Department of Health please contact your GP.
If your child is not immunised and a case from their classroom is reported (as confirmed by a GP) to the school your child may be excluded from school during a disease outbreak.
HeadCheck Concussion App
There is also a great evidence – based app from the Murdoch children’s research institute that walks you though what to do in the result of a concussion.