PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Matthew O'Brien, Principal
Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students and the wider St. Joseph’s Primary School Community,
God of big hills to climb,
God of little steps of courage:
help us light a candle in the darkness
and begin this journey with renewed hope.
You know of the valleys and the false summits ahead,
and the pasture that waits with still waters.
Lead us on through the night though we know there be danger,
for we cannot remain where we are.
Amen.
~ The Corrymeela Community
Transition Days
Our formal transition program begins this Friday afternoon. All children from Years Foundation – Year 5 will move to the next year level for an “experience” at that year level. The children will not necessarily be in their 2022 class groups or with their 2022 classroom teacher. This will be repeated next Friday. On Tuesday 7th December the children will spend the morning in their new classrooms with their new teachers. On this day we will also share a sausage in bread for lunch and a Zooper Dooper.
Congratulations to all of the Year 12 students who graduated last week. A special thought to all of the past St Joseph's students. We wish them well for all of their future endeavours.
Face Masks
Even though restrictions are easing in the community, primary schools remain under tight guidelines to maintain student safety. In particular restrictions to visitors and continued wearing of face masks. I thank everyone for their understanding and support in this matter.
Face masks will now only be required by staff, visitors, and Years 3 to 6 students in an indoor space within a primary school (or schools which have primary students, such as a P–12 school).
The wearing of masks remains recommended for Prep to Year 2 students and in circumstances where physical distancing cannot be maintained.
Remembrance Day
On Thursday 11th November the Year 6 Leaders (supported by Catherine Lee) led the school community in a Remembrance Day service. It was a privilege to join with them as they paid their respects to those who have served our country.
Following our ceremony Mr McCombe took our school captains; Archie McGrath, Kayla Wallace, Lucy Neal and Charlie Jellie to the War Memorial to lay a wreath on behalf of our school community.
Eucharist
Congratulations to all of our First Eucharist candidates who recently celebrated the sacrament. The ceremonies were very prayerful and child centered. Thanks to the families and teachers who supported the children in their preparation. Special mention to Fr John, Leanne and Mary from our parish office for their support and leadership.
Please enjoy this Communion reflection which was shown during the services.