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Friday 9 November 2018

Dear Parents and Friends I would like to start this newsletter by extending my thanks to our school community for your generous support of NORFAIR, which is being held tonight. While NORFAIR is a Parish community event, it is really appreciated that so many in our school community have already supported the event through the purchasing of amusement tickets and through the raffle. This is the major fundraiser for our Parish each year, and our school community is always very supportive. Thank you! PREP ORIENTATION AND TRANSITION MORNING Over the past few weeks we have been working on developing our classes for 2019. This process has included trial transition afternoons and participation in specialist lessons. Next Thursday morning, we will be hosting our Prep Orientation morning. During this morning, we will also have the opportunity for all classes across our school to transition to their trial classes for 2019. Please note, that these classes are not finalised and changes can be made between now and the end of the year in ensuring we have balanced classes for 2019. Prep Orientation will be held in the library from 9 – 11am. All families are reminded to bring along a hat, water bottle and snack for their child for the morning. School bags and library bags will be on sale on the morning at a discounted package of $60 for both. SWIMMING PROGRAM CHANGES 2019 In 2019, we will be trialling a modified swimming program, with students undertaking lessons every day for one week in Week 2 of Term 1. Our school Swimming Carnival will be held in Week 4 of Term 1. This is much earlier than usual, due to a need to bring our Athletics Carnival forward to the end of Term 1 as national events are being held in Darwin earlier to avoid wet season. We wanted to flag these changes early, so that parents can be prepared. The dates for these carnivals are now available in our school online calendar. Bianca Hodges Principal

APRE NEWS

LITURGY NEWS

12/11: Armistice Day liturgy – 10.30 am

16/11: Year 3’s Midday Mass

23/11: Whole school Mass 12 noon

30/12: Closing Mass 9am

4/12: Graduation Mass 6pm

7/12: Advent Liturgy 8.40am Year 1M/1B

7/12: Closing Liturgy 9.30 am

7/12: Year 6 Farewell Liturgy - 11am

ARMISTICE DAY At 11 am on 11th November 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. On Sunday, we will celebrate the centenary of the Armistice. We are all encouraged to pause on 11 November and remember the service and sacrifice of our past and present defence force personnel. We have reflected much on the First World War over the last four years, but the Armistice Centenary is an opportune time to particularly remember the 57,705 Queenslanders who enlisted to fight for our country during that war and the sad fact that many of them never returned home.

As a school community we will be pausing for a minute of silence on Monday to celebrate the anniversary of the Armistice. We will gather in the school hall for our Remembrance Liturgy at 10.30am on Monday.

Pope Francis @Pontifex:

Pope Francis @Pontifex: Sunday Mass is at the heart of the Church’s life. There we encounter the Risen Lord and listen to his

Word. We are nourished at His table and thus become Church.

Prayers Please

Please remember in your prayers the family of Cory Geisler. Cory was a past pupil of St Joseph’s School and we extend our

deepest sympathy to his family and friends at this very sad time.

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord May perpetual light shine upon him

May he rest in peace. Amen

GOSPEL REFLECTION:

How important is it to you how you appear to others? What is the modern equivalent of dressing to stand out, of loving to be greeted in the marketplace and having the best seats in church and at a special meal? Is it possible that you would pray a longer prayer for the sake of appearances? Those religious leaders were known for their command of God’s law and its application in daily life. If we are men and women who love the Lord, we should comport ourselves among the community of faith, in our families, among our friends and neighbours, in a way that brings honour to the Lord and others before it brings honour to ourselves.

Jesus demonstrates what it means to be a servant leader when, in the middle of the Last Supper Passover liturgy, he leaves his position as host and systematically washes the feet of his disciples seated around the table. The gesture is dramatic. He comes last to Peter, who had the seat of highest honour on the right side of Jesus, and Peter at first tries to refuse this gesture of love.

Take a few moments this week to meditate on what being a servant leader would look like in your community, in your church, in your family, and among your friends and neighbours. Pray that the Lord will show you where you can serve, without thought of honour or reward.

ORATIO Jesus challenges his disciples to avoid the abuses of the scribes. One such abuse was the recitation of long prayers for the sake of appearance. This week we can counter that temptation with a very simple and direct prayer that says it all. The Jesus Prayer is a simple prayer used in the Orthodox Church. Pray it this week. “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” Amen.

TUCKSHOP NEWS

Our last Pizza and Subway Day is Monday, 12th November. Thank you all who supported the campaign. There is still a chance for

our school to win cash prizes with the CHASE competition through quickcliq by ordering tuckshop on Wednesday, Thursday and

Friday next week, Week 6.

The school with the highest amount of orders that week wins. Parents can also go in the draw for daily prizes on their Facebook

page.

Thanks

Jessica Jackson-Gee

0401508029

TERM 4 SCHOOL FEES Term 4 School Fees are now overdue. We would like to thank those families who have paid their account. However, if you have not paid your account, it would be appreciated if you could do so immediately. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please contact the finance office.

Monday 12th November Anna Deguara & Stephanie Ferris

Wednesday 13th November NOT REQUIRED

Thursday 14th November Alba Whitmore

Friday 15th November Anna Deguara and Stephanie Ferris

HOMEBAKE ROSTER

Chocolate Slice NOT REQUIRED

Pikelets NEEDED. PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR RECIPE.

PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE

This year St Joseph’s participated in the Premier’s Reading Challenge. The challenge requires the students to read a certain

number of books during a three month period. Today students received their achievement certificates. We would like to

congratulate all those who participated in the challenge and those who were successful in reaching their target.

Prep R Liam Gray

Wow, Liam, I have been so impressed with your reading and writing this term! It has been wonderful watching you trying

really hard in Literacy Groups. Well done and keep up the hard work!

Prep W Aissen Barba

For all the hard work that you have put in at school this year. You are more than ready for Year 1 and I’m so proud of everything that you have achieved. Well done Aissen!

1M Lochlan Sampson For the exceptional effort you put into all areas of your work. You consistently demonstrate excellence in all tasks and

you continue to be a fantastic role model for your classmates. Keep up the amazing effort, Lochlan!

1B Grier Holt

For her great deal of service around the classroom. Grier you are so helpful. You teach others how to share during

activities, consistently use manners, tidy up respectively and show thoughtful consideration for others always.

2R Leni Bryan

For the diligence you have shown throughout the term so far. You listen actively and strive to produce your best work.

Well done Leni and keep up the fabulous effort.

2J Zoe McCarthy

For demonstrating great listening skills in the classroom. I was also very pleased with how you were able to correctly

order the invention of electronic devices on a timeline for our HASS unit. Well done Zoe.

3N Gabriella Turner

For being a delightful and thoughtful member of our class every day. You are a wonderful friend and an amazing helper within our classroom and I appreciate your bright and positive nature.

3PF Maddison Archer

For your “How to grow a grasshead” procedure. Your final copy in book creator is amazing!! Well done! 4B Nykeisha Dorante

For demonstrating the value of excellence through the presentation of your bookwork and high standard of writing. Well

done.

4P Max Hinschen

For demonstrating the value of excellence through persisting with tasks and working to the best of your ability.

5D Samuel Smith

For the positive attitude you have displayed at school this term and your willingness to work at your best. You have really put your best foot forward. Well done and keep it up Sam!

5H Willow Barrett

For your application to task in every way and your responsible commitment to catching up on work missed during your

absence.

6GG Grace Buhlmann For doing such a great job recalling memories of Prep to Year 2. You obviously have a fondness for your time here at St Joseph’s.

6HE Joel Goods For the amazing effort you’ve been putting into your schoolwork and for the respect you’ve shown towards your teachers and peers. We are very impressed with your efforts Joel. Well done.