Term 2 concludes at 2:30pm, Friday 4th July, 2025

Note the early finish time of school for all students on the last day of term.

Country buses run to an earlier timetable.

Students who use the town bus system should check the timetable for the route that they use.

Matthew O'Brien, Principal

Happy Birthday to children celebrating their birthday this week.

Peri Maddern, Lucy Porter, Stella Cust, Nova Gainey, Zoe Morris, Lottie Kelly, Harriet Crute, Riley Fernando, James Mugavin, Shenaya Adikari and Fred Goodall.

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held each July to celebrate, history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life.

NAIDOC originally stood for ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’. This committee was once responsible for organising national activities during NAIDOC Week and its acronym has since become the name of the week itself.

Prior to NAIDOC week at St. Joseph’s we take the opportunity to participate in a range of learning tasks to support NAIDOC and to further enrich students' knowledge and understanding of Indigenous perspectives.

Scholastic Book Club

Five boxes of Book Club orders have been delivered to the school today! So your children will receive their orders by Thursday as I sort through them and get them to their classrooms.  Be sure to let me know if the order was supposed to be a secret gift!

Thank You so much for ordering through Book Club as we have received up to $200 worth of rewards to spend on books for our Library.

Warrnambool Library - a great winter holiday location!

Did you know that the Warrnambool Library offers many activities and programs in the Holidays for Free!  But you must reserve a spot!

It is a great opportunity to also join your children up as members so they can borrow books and access free online subscriptions.

Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge

Please encourage your children to still read during the holidays, or a great chance for you to read to them. Then jump online to register their books and write a review together. 

All students should have their login details glued in the front of their school diaries.  Please email me if you need them emailed them to you; elloyd@sjwarrnambool.catholic.edu.au

Mrs Emily Lloyd
Teacher-Librarian/Digital Technologies

As we wrap up another busy and exciting term in PE, I’d like to give a huge congratulations to all students who have represented our school in any sporting event this term. Term 2 is a big one with so many Winter Sports taking place, so well done to everyone who had a go and represented our school so well.

Upcoming Sports

Lawn Bowls - Year 6

Lawn Bowls trials for Year 6 students are occuring on Friday 25th July from approx 9:15AM till 1:00PM.  

Once the trial is completed approximately 12 students will be selected to represent the school at Divisional level on Friday 8th August at Warrnambool City Bowls Club.

Basketball - Years 3–4

The 3/4 District Basketball competition will be held on Wednesday 19th August. Trials will take place early next term, so keep an eye out for more information and come ready to give it your best shot!

Basketball - Years 5–6

Our 5/6 Basketball Competition will be on Friday 22nd August. Just like the 3/4s, trials will be held early next term. Stay tuned and get practicing over the break!

Have a safe and active school holidays!

Matt McMillan
PE Teacher & Sports Coordinator

All parents are to ensure that your child/children are dressed in St. Joseph’s Primary School Uniform.  Lowes at Gateway Plaza is our uniform supplier.

School Uniform Items

The St. Joseph's School uniform is described as:

• Light blue polo shirt (with logo)
• Sports house colour shirt (with logo)

• School vest (with logo)
• Navy blue school jumper (with logo)
• Softshell jacket (with logo)

• Navy blue microfiber shorts (with logo)
• Navy blue tracksuit pants (no visible brand name/logos/stripes)

• Blue and white check dress (with white socks)
• Navy blue culottes (with white socks)
• Navy blue tunic/skirt (with navy tights or white socks)
• Light blue skivvy or light blue polo shirt (with logo)
• Navy blue trousers
• Long grey trousers (with grey socks)

• Black shoes or sneakers

School Coats

A navy soft shell hooded jacket with the St. Joseph’s School logo. This is not compulsory but is the only option for a coat to be worn.

School Hats

From 1st September to 1st May students are required to wear the St. Joseph’s Primary School navy, wide brimmed hat before and after school, during recess and lunchtimes and also during times students are outside during school hours.

St Joseph’s Primary School has a school beanie. This is not compulsory but is the only option for a beanie to be worn.

Accessories

Jewellery: No jewellery is to be worn to school, except for one set of earrings studs/sleepers only.

Watch/Smart Watch: A watch may be worn. For any students wearing a smartwatch it is a requirement that they must see the Assistant Principal to clarify its operation during school hours.

Hair: A navy blue hair band/clip may be worn. Navy blue or white ribbons may be worn.

Any students that have hair longer than shoulder length is required to be tied up.

School Bag         

A compulsory St. Joseph’s Primary School bag.

Labelling

Please ensure that all items are clearly labelled.

Second Hand

Second Hand St. Joseph’s Primary School Uniform items may be obtained from the school via Uniform tile on our SZApp.

Protect Your Family This Flu Season

The flu can be very serious, especially for children. That’s why annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over.

The flu vaccine helps reduce the risk of severe illness and protects not only your child, but the wider school community. It’s important that you keep your child home if they are feeling unwell. Symptoms like a sore throat, cough, or runny nose can spread illnesses to others.

The vaccine is free for eligible groups, including:

• Children aged 6 months to under 5 years
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and older
  Adults aged 65 and over
• Pregnant women
• People with medical conditions that increase the risk of severe flu

You can book a flu vaccination through your local immunisation provider. While the vaccine is free for eligible high-risk groups, there may be an administration fee—check with your healthcare provider.

Let’s work together to keep our school community healthy this winter!

First Eucharist is a Sacramental Program for Year 4 students who have been both Baptised and Confirmed.

This year we will be continuing the new format of a combined Parish Parent Information session and a combined Parish schools Eucharist Formation Day.

To register your child:

1. Complete the linked form
2. Make payment through CDFpay.

A kit containing the materials and information to prepare your child for the Celebration of First Eucharist will be provided to your child. Parents work through this booklet at home with their child (rather that the previous Family Groups after school).

Key Dates

Pizza Day: Tuesday 29th July, 2025

Orders Close: 3pm Friday 25th July, 2025

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.

A letter from the Australian Smile Group is being sent home with all children this week containing information regarding onsite dental services being provided at our school by their qualified Dental Health Team.

The dental van will be onsite at the school starting on Tuesday 19th August. 

If you wish your child to participate in this program please complete and return the form to the school office by Friday 25th July.

Note: This is a service provided by the Australian Smile Group and is NOT compulsory.

Term 2 Roster

An update and an invitation to any family or person who would like to share a three-course meal on a Monday night. Meals are served between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm in St Joseph’s Hall, entry off Kepler Street or Ragan Parade.

Meals are free and are intended to assist people in these challenging economic times. Please do not feel embarrassed to come along. The hall is warm, tables are set, and the atmosphere is friendly.

To date (up to and including Monday 23rd June), 114 meals have been served. On Monday 23rd June, 31 meals were provided – 10 sit-downs in the hall and 21 takeaways.

Phone Alan 0417 222 221 or Anne 0418 529 990 for further information.