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FRIDAY, 6 th February, 2015
Week 2 Term 1
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
Father, we ask you to watch over our families. We know that
you hear our prayers. We offer our joys and sadness. Amen.
OUR ‘LITTLE K’ CONTINGENT –
Kindergarten Commences
Kindergarten had their first day of school on Wednesday.
We thank Mrs Post, Miss Hill, Mrs Parlievliet, Miss King and
Mrs Kendall for the wonderful welcome they have given
each child during their Best Start interview and for all their
hard work and preparation to ensure the ‘Best Start’
possible for our ‘little people’. Kindergarten Parent/Teacher
Interviews will occur during Weeks 3 & 4. This Interview is to
be booked online following the prompts on the note that
was sent home on Wednesday in the K - Parent Survival
Pack. Kindergarten children and their families are also
invited to a Classroom Visit and BYO Picnic Dinner on
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Thursday, 19 February from 6pm.
The ‘Tears and Cheers’ cuppa in the MPA after our
‘Welcome K 15’ assembly on Wednesday was a lovely
chance for Kinder parents to meet and console or celebrate
after taking this new and exciting step with our little
‘Kinders.’ Thank you to our P & F, especially Rosie Adams
for catering for the Cuppa, and Bree McDonald for her
organisation of the K Parent’s Survival Pack. These little
touches are delightful supports to our K families.
‘BUDDIES UP’
A wonderful tradition at St Joseph’s is our Kinder-Year 5
Buddy program. Each Year 5 student is given the
opportunity to form a special relationship with one of our
new Kinder children. The Kinder and Year 5 buddies come
together throughout the year in classroom programs, Peer
Support and other special celebrations such as the Teddy
Bear’s Picnic. We congratulate Year 5 on the mature and
caring way they have supported their new buddy this week.
BEGINNING MASS WITH LEADERS
INDUCTED
We celebrated a beautiful Beginning Mass on Wednesday,
where God’s gift of a new chapter in the year of 2015,
provides us with fresh opportunities to carry on God’s love
through learning and engaging in new relationships. Thank
you to Father Peter, who has already shown a vibrant
enthusiasm to lead and enrich our faith community.
Our Student Representative Council and Sports Captains
were formally inducted and we congratulate them on
assuming their leadership positions. Thank you to Miss
Vanessa Denham and Mrs Kim Post for their comprehensive
and inclusive preparation of our liturgy. Congratulations to
SRC representatives Connor Xu and Kashia McGrath who will
be our Term 1 School Captains, they were inducted this
afternoon at our Assembly. Mr Galvin will be supporting the
Student Representative Council in 2015.
PARENT TEACHER INFORMATION
NIGHT – YEARS 1-6
Parent Teacher Information Nights are planned so that you
can meet your child’s new teacher and hear about the
specific focus areas and practices that will stimulate your
child to learn and develop at high standards this year. Years
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1-6 – Thursday, 12 February. Babysitting will be offered for
each session in the Library. We encourage you to come as
teachers spend a lot of time organising information for the
evening to generate a positive start to home-school
partnerships. Personalised Parent Teacher Interviews for
Years 1 - 6 will occur during Weeks 8 & 9; however you are
most welcome to make an appointment with your child’s
class teacher before this time if you feel it will benefit their
transition to a new class.
‘ON THE HORIZON – SUNSHINE CAFÉ’
The Sunshine Café (Canteen) offers another forum for
parents and friends to be involved and support our school.
Annemaree would like to thank those parents and friends
who have volunteered to work this year. The Canteen roster
still has a few places to fill, so if you have a couple of spare
hours once a month please see Annemaree - your children
love seeing you at school! Shrove Tuesday is fast
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approaching- 17 February- we will again be hosting our
hugely successful Pancake Day. Annemaree desperately
needs helpers to cook a few batches of pancakes in the
Canteen prior to the day. Please return the slip on the order
form or see Annemaree as soon as possible. Pancake Orders
must be returned to school by next Wednesday. A new
menu will be released soon. In the meantime you are
reminded that you can order online at flexischools.
HOMEWORK – WE’LL TRY TO KEEP IT
SIMPLE
Developing a Homework routine that suits your family is an
important consideration as we begin a new year. The most
important part of Homework for all grades is Reading;
closely followed by practising Number exercises, e.g.
Counting, Table mastery etc. If Homework is causing
difficulties, please talk with your child’s teacher, who will
attempt to customise it to your child’s needs. We don’t
want it to cause on-going tension in the family. ‘Homework
Help’ is available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from
8:30am in the Hub, alongside ‘Early Bird Reading’ so send
your child along if they are having trouble with their set
homework, or need someone to hear their Reader. Our
Homework Policy is available on our website.
With every best wish,
Geoff Leary & Leisa Fisher
Email - [email protected]
Website – http://www.pmacjlism.catholic.edu.au
Principal – Mr Geoff Leary
Assistant Principal – Mrs Leisa Fisher
Phone: 6583 3848
Fax: 6583 6976
SUNSHINE CAFE ROSTER
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Monday, 9 February
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Tuesday, 10 February
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Wednesday, 11 February
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Thursday, 12 February
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Friday, 13 February
Week 3 Term 1
PENNY BLACK, NICOLE BANN-MURRAY
SHARNA SHEA, GERARD SHEA
HELP PLEASE!!!
HELP PLEASE!!!
ROBYN HUNT, ALLY GARTH
If you are unable to attend on your rostered day it would be appreciated if you could
organise your replacement. This would really help Annemaree enormously!!
Sunday February 15 - St Joseph's hosting Parish Morning Tea following 9am Mass
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Rugrats Youth Group
The Parish Youth Groups (Rugrats and Energise) have combined this year which means that any child from
Kinder to Year 12 is welcome to come along each Friday to the Youth Hub in Horton Street from 4-7pm to join in
the fun, games and treats.
Dinner is provided and the cost is $3.00. Come along and bring a friend.
SAVE THE DATE- P & F EVENTS
The Parents and Friends Association (P & F) are ‘hot to trot’ support our children’s learning opportunities and resources.
Your generous support will ensure the success of these events. Please ‘lock in’:
1. P & F Meeting next Tuesday- 2pm- in the staff room
2. Friday 27th February- annual Pool Party at Town Pool
3. Friday 6th March - Twilight Annual Working Bee followed by a BBQ
SPORT REPORT
Zone Swimming Trials – On Tuesday Mrs Toole had the pleasure of taking 42 exceptionally well-behaved students to
Wauchope for the Zone Swimming Trials. Congratulations to Phoebe Bentley, Bianca Green, Nathan Smith, Ty-Jesse
Brabant, Jasmine Lacey, Niah Evans, Marty Fisher, Bodhi Parsons, Alyxis McDonald, Imogen McCook, Finlay Barker, Ryan
Davis, Tenay Bonney, Tia McGrath, William Kelly, Ainsleigh Baker, Tom Fisher, Ocia Chapman, Tyrone Gregory-Hurst,
Benjamin Oakley, Katie Bell, Damien Sinclair, Jayden Barker, Kyle Davis, Hannah Freeman and Tahlia Lacey who have been
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selected to represent our school at the Zone Swimming Carnival in Macksville on 17 February. A reminder to all parents
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that the Diocesan Swimming Consent forms are due no later than Thursday 12 February.
Primary Sport – Primary students are to be congratulated on a smooth start to their Winter Sports program this term.
Over the next few weeks the teams of Years 5 & 6 students will be selected to go to Zone Winter Sports Trials at St
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Joseph’s Regional College on 23 February.
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Gymnastics – Infants begin Gymnastics next Thursday – 12 February. A reminder that all money needs to be sent in and
please ensure children bring thongs to wear to the stadium.
Port Macquarie MILO T20 Blast After-School Program
7 or 8 – 12 Year Olds
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Registration – Thursday, 12 of February, 2014 from
4:45pm
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Dates – Every Thursday in Term 1, starting 12 February
Time – 5:15pm to 6:30pm each week
Venue – Port Macquarie Adventist School,
500 Ocean Drive, Port Macquarie
Contact: Ashley Bryant on 0408 806 552
[email protected]
WEST TIGERS VISIT
HUB DRAMA – starts Wednesday 18 Feb 2015
– 5pm to 6.30pm – FREE – Phone Jai CORR
0415779240 to reserve a position. Ages 7 plus
Port Macquarie FC provides teams in Juniors (5-18yrs), Ladies, Men’s and Premier
League competitions. New players and volunteers always welcome.
Sign-up online via www.myfootballclub.com.au or attend registration days
Sunday 8th February: McDonalds, Settlement City (Cnr Park & Bay Street) - 10am - 1pm
Saturday 14th February: Port Central (near Prouds) - 10am-2pm
Saturday 21st February: Port Panthers, Renaissance Room (upstairs) - 10am - 2pm
For more information on Port Macquarie FC visit www.portmacquariefc.com
or contact Craig Johnson 0417 336 785 or Cath Cornish 0419 478 308.
PORT COMBINED NETBALL CLUB: 2015
netball registrations will be held on Thursday
Feb 5th 4-6pm and Sat Feb 7th 10-1pm at
Sportspower. Everyone welcome from 7
years to open. Further details are available on
www.portcombinednc.nsw.netball.com.au or
facebook page
WHAT’S ON NEXT WEEK
Monday
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9 February
Tuesday
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10 February
Wednesday
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11 February
Thursday
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12 February
Friday
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13 February
Week 3 Term 1
Assembly 9 am – Hall
Remember, if you have a concern,
would like to express your
Individual Plan (IP) Meetings – Stages 2 & 3
appreciation or are uncertain about
Year 5 & 6 Camp Notes go home – please return slip
anything, please phone, email or
Best Start Parent Teacher Interviews (2 weeks)
call in and see us.
Band 8 am
Early Bird Reading – 8.30 am – Library
NOTES SENT HOME THIS WEEK –
Science & Technology Inservice – K-6 Teachers – 8.15 am
* School Hours & Supervision
Welcome Kara Collyer – Visiting Teacher: Autism
* Pool Party
P & F Meeting – all welcome – 2 pm
* Shrove Tuesday Pancake Order
Mrs Preston – Professional development – Lismore
* Class DoJo App – Class 1B
NO Staff Meeting
* Kindergarten Welcome
Professional Learning Community Meeting – all staff – 8.15 am
* Kindergarten Parent Interview note
Assembly 9 am – MPA
* Zone Swimming Carnival note
Mrs Preston – Professional development – Lismore
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Day Orders due
Permission notes and/or money must be
Individual Plan (IP) Meetings – Stages 2
returned to school for a child to be able
Sports Day – Primary Winter Sports Skills & K-2 Gymnastics
to attend any excursion.
Parent Teacher Information Evening – Years 1-6
5.30-6.30 pm – Years 1 & 2
6.30-7.30 pm – Years 3 & 4
CONGRATULATIONS TO
7.30-8.30 pm – Years 5 & 6
JOEYS TEACHING TRIFECTA.
Staff Meeting 8.20 am – Prayer and Pastoral Care
Our beautiful new mums gave
Hastings Parish School Executive Retreat – Mr Leary, Mrs Post & Miss Denham
birth to 3 healthy bubs recently.
Early Learning Plan Workshop – Mrs Preston, Miss Hill, Mr Brazel & Mrs Condon
Holly Hough had a son, Wyatt
Assembly – 2.30 pm – MPA
Shannon Kelly had a girl, Sage &
Kate Mitchell had a boy, Zane.
PRIMARY AWARDS PRINCIPAL’S AWARD All mums and bubs are well.
HOLLY McMAHON
3D
4D
5B
6E
JYE DONOVAN
IMOGEN VAN VLEDDER
LIAM CUSACK
MATTHEW DE VINE
EMMA DUNCAN
JETT CHERRY
JASON BAILEY-HAWKINS
ASHTON SCOTT
KEIRA ROBERTS
JAKE WILLIAMS
CRUZ SHAFER
JONATHAN SEDGWICK
3R
4S
5J
6G
HAIDEN GREEN
BAILEY LAWS
GEORGIA McMAHON
JARED SCHMIDT
TENAY BONNEY
HARRISON BROWN
BELLA McGOVERN
MIA BROOKES
THOMAS EVANS
JOSH MARSHMAN
ELLA WIGHTON
SUMMER AVERY-HOY
Advance Dates – Term 1 2015
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Wednesday, 18 February
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Thursday, 19 February
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Wednesday, 25 February
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Friday, 27 February
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Tuesday, 3 March
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Friday, 6 March
Weeks 8 & 9
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Thursday, 19 March
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Friday, 20 March
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Wednesday, 1 April
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Thursday, 2 April
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Zone Swimming Carnival – Macksville
Shrove Tuesday – Pancake Day (pre-ordered)
Ash Wednesday
Parent Workshop – Supporting your child learning to read
Kindergarten Family Night
Zone Winter Sports Trials
Canteen Committee Meeting – noon – all welcome
Newcastle University Maths Program (NEWCUM) starts
P & F Pool Party
Staff Development Day – Mathematics – Pupil Free
Twilight Annual School Working Bee – from 5 pm
Parent Teacher Interviews – Years 1-6
School Cross Country Carnival
Annual P & F School Fun Run
Zone Cross Country Carnival - Bowraville
Staff Spirituality Day – Pupil Free
Forward dates are noted on our School Google Calendar
which can be found on our Website.
INFANTS AWARDS
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1B
1T
2C
2K
LAIKEN RICHARDSON
RILEY ROBINSON
ROHAN SINCLAIR
YSAAC NIEVA
LILY WHITCOMB
TRENT ALLEY
CRUZ REBECCHI
JAMES HIAM
KIARA TATTERSALL
JHED MONCKTON
SHERIDAN BARKER
KYUSS BATTERSON
MADISON WYNDHAM
IZAIAH RISKE
KRISCHAN SCHMIDT
ARCHIE ROBINSON
ESTHER CUMMINS
OLIVER HEPBURN
Please remember the Bonney-Atkins
family in your prayers – Kalani’s
grandfather passed away recently.
May he rest in peace and may his
family find comfort in Christ’s love.
SCHOOL PROPERTY BORROWED
OVER THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
Please return any Readers or other
equipment that was loaned to you
over the school holidays to your
child’s new teacher. It would be
appreciated if you could scout
around at home to check that you
don’t have any books that belong to
the school. Thank you.
SAFETY FIRST – WORKING TOGETHER TO ENSURE OUR CHILDREN’S SAFETY
SAFETY FIRST – NON NEGOTIABLES
It is critical for students’ safety that every parent follows our procedure for picking up children from school. Your
cooperation in these areas allows the teachers to be able to supervise all children and ensure their safety at home time
 Infants (K-2) children who are being picked up by a parent walk with their teacher to the Hall. They then sit and
wait with the duty teacher until they are picked up. Please do not take your child from the line before they reach
the hall.
 Primary children (Years 3-6) sit in their grade’s courtyard until they are picked up. All parents are asked to exit the
school via the gates near the hall.
 The gates near Year 6 are for children departing on buses, walking or riding bikes. This area is very congested and
your help in using the Hall gate is appreciated.
 Please send a note in to the class teacher if your child has a change in how they are getting home e.g they are
catching the bus for the first time. Children often forget by the end of the day what the arrangement was and the
teacher will be able to help them. Some parents write ‘B’ or ‘H’ on their littlies wrist to help them remember to
catch the bus, or go to Home Lines.
 Please park legally when dropping off and collecting children. Rangers are often patrolling our school at these times
and the parking fines can be quite hefty.
 If your child catches the bus, it would be a good idea to have a chat about their behaviour on the bus every now
and again as the bus company strictly enforces their Code of Conduct.
We really appreciate your support and care in following the above requests
Food Reminders
We have a number of children who have allergies, diabetes or anaphylaxis enrolled at our school. Most parents also
like to limit the amount of sugar, colouring and preservatives their child consumes in the interest of health and
optimal learning. As such we request
 A healthy lunch box with limited processed foods
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Daily fruit or veg snack for ‘Fruito’
 Water in drink bottles (not cordial)
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No nut products
 No lollies
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Children are not to share food
 Treats are not necessary for the class on your child’s birthday. Birthdays are important to us and are always
celebrated with your child’s class. If you still wish to send in a treat, please send lemonade icy poles only.
PARENT WORKSHOP: READING- Helping Your Child with Reading
You are encouraged to attend the Reading workshop on Thursday, 19th February at 2pm. You will learn skills to assist with
home reading, especially in the early years. You will also learn how to more powerfully tutor children in reading as volunteer
helpers in the classroom. The workshop is for parents and carers of children at all year levels, however any parent intending
to assist with reading in the classroom this year is especially urged to attend. Thank you to Mrs Preston & Mrs Tutt for
facilitating this afternoon.
Valuing Our Children’s Nutrition
At St Joseph’s, we provide the children with a daily ‘Crunch & Sip’ break at 10am to give them a quick energy boost
during our Literacy Block. We encourage all children to bring either a fresh piece of fruit or vegetable to snack on
during this time. Also, we value the importance of children bringing healthy snacks and lunches to school in order for
them to sustain their energy levels and concentration during the school day. We appreciate our partnership with
parents and carers in promoting the benefits of a balanced and nutritious diet for all children in our care.
The Kids in the Kitchen website at gofor2and5.com.au/KidsOnly/KidsintheKitchen/tabid/208/Default.aspx is a great site
that promotes enjoyment for children in the kitchen with simple healthy recipes.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY - TUESDAY, MARCH 3
There is a Diocesan Staff Development Day planned for Tuesday, March 6 focused around the teaching of the new
Maths curriculum. The expert facilitator is only available to the Diocese for a limited timeframe.
Due to the early date and the inconvenience a ‘Tuesday,’ may particularly incur, we would like to canvass any need for
babysitting. Could you please return the tear-off slip if you would require babysitting on this date so that we may
consider associated planning if required. Thanks for your assistance.
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I would require babysitting for:
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Name/Class
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Name/Class
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Name/Class
JOEY’S BUSINESS LISTINGS
We thank these businesses for their
generosity in supporting our School.
Please mention that you saw their
ad in Joey’s Jottings.
Our services can help you
with your school
projects:
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School books
Stationery
Laminating
Binding
Scanning
Poster Printing
Colour copying & Printing
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday 8.30am- 5pm
– Sat 9.00am – 1pm
Page 5 Office National,
150 Lake Road,
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Tel: 65811011 Fax: 65811081
Email: [email protected]
Ken Little’s Quality Fruit & Veg
35 Munster Street, Port Macquarie Phone: 6583 5685
Supplying both retail & wholesale customers for
30 years. Free home deliveries in the Port Macquarie
area for any orders over $10.
e-mail:[email protected]
ENROL NOW FOR 2015
If you would like to
advertise your business
on this page
please call the School Office –
we would be pleased
to assist you.