PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Matthew O'Brien, Principal
Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students and the wider St. Joseph’s Primary School Community,
God of unity,
We pray that we may recognise our part in the Body of Christ.
May we be Jesus’ hands in action,
his voice in speaking,
and his ears in listening.
Amen.
I was a particularly proud Principal last week as I was able to share in some outstanding efforts by our children.
Firstly, Three of our Year 6 Mini Vinnies leaders went with Di Brown to serve the community through meals on wheels. Coincidently this week was the Feast of the Body of Christ where Catholics reflect on how we can act as members of “the body of Christ” in our community. This team has found a practical way to not only physically feed people but to offer companionship as well. I am grateful to this team for their courage and good will and to Di for her leadership of our Mini Vinnies group. All of the Mini Vinnies leaders will participate in Meals on Wheels this year.
Secondly, I watched the Girls as Leaders of STEM (GALS) deliver their presentation at the Lighthouse Theatre on Friday evening. The team were articulate, intelligent and passionate in their presentation which focussed on Russells Creek. The team have developed a poster outlining their journey which is on display (along with the other schools) at the Warrnambool Library. Emily Lloyd led this team with her usual unbridled passion and enthusiasm. This team will repeat their presentation at our first assembly next term.
Finally, it was a pleasure to be involved with the girls and boy’s footy teams as we headed off to Ballarat for the regional finals on Friday. The way both teams went about their games and supporting each other was a real credit to them, their families and the school. Congratulations to the boys who have made it through to the state final next term and to the girls who played with such joy and enthusiasm.
Good luck to all of our children who are a part of the Primary Performers production of Annie. Break a leg!
As we head off for a well earned rest I would like to congratulate all of the children for their efforts this term and thank our staff for their endeavours and I wish everyone a happy and safe holiday.
Important Meeting:
Staying Safe Online/Cyber Safety
Parent and Child Night, 7pm Tuesday 19th July
The Warrnambool police are working with our Year 4, 5 and 6 students on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th of July regarding Cyber safety. A part of this program is a parent and child session on the Tuesday evening. I cannot stress enough how important it is that children and parents hear and discuss the same information with their children. To that end I urge all families to attend this important evening.
Wet Day Pick Ups
The office is often inundated with calls to change pick up arrangements on wet days. If it is raining heavily we hold the children under cover until it eases before walking them to Queens Road or the tennis courts. In a light drizzle we walk them across.
If you wish to change arrangements please call the office well before 3:15pm as a message is delivered over the loudspeaker at 3:15pm listing all of the children whose arrangements have changed. Calls after 3:15pm will not get through to children as office staff and classrooms are unpredictable at these times.
We understand that at times changes are unavoidable but ask you to keep to your usual routine where possible.