ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL
Telephone: 02 6959 2238
Fax: 02 6959 3006
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sjnww.org
25th February 2015
SJS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Week 5
Thursday 26th February
* Diocesan Swimming
Carnival—Leeton
* Bendigo Banking
P.O. Box 248
68-74 Audley Street
NARRANDERA NSW 2700
NEWSLETTER 4/2015
Week 5
Helping Your Child Learn to Spell
I recently came across this link. It could be helpful if you would
like to support your child in learning to spell.
http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/literacy/
assets/pdf/parent/help_spell.pdf
Week 6
Safety Concerns
Tuesday 3rd March
* AFL Trials
It has been brought to my attention again, that some of our
children are putting themselves at risk when they either walk,
ride or scoot home in the afternoon. Our children are playing
a form of "Chasies" as they pass the entrance to the
bottleshop. Already one student has had an "incident" with a
car. We don’t want any further injuries so please, talk to your
child and remind them about being safe coming to and leaving
school.
Thursday 5th March
* Bendigo Banking
Other Important Dates
Thursday 19th March
* St Joseph’s Day
Wednesday 1st April
* Cross Country
Sunday 3rd May
* 9:30am Communion
Wednesday 20th May
* Athletics Carnival
Saturday 25th July
* 6:00pm Confirmation
Thursday 15th October
* 5:30pm Reconciliation
Absences & Medication
Please take the time to read the procedures regarding
Medications at School and Student Absences further into the
Newsletter. If you have any questions please contact the
office.
Graeme Urquhart
Principal
Medications at School
If your child requires medication at school it must be kept in the office and
administered by staff. This includes Medications such as paracetamol,
hayfever medication and antibiotics.
Please call into the office or download the ‘Consent to Dispense Medication’
form from our website. The consent form should accompany the medication
when your child drops it into the office before school starts in the morning.
RELIGION
This is the first week of lent and the children are
being reminded that during this time we do not
have to “give up” something but we can also
“do something extra”.
Here are some ideas:
 Donate the money you would have spent on
whatever you’re fasting from.
 Volunteer to wash up!
 Spend the time you would have spent watching TV with
your family.
 Give someone a compliment every day.
 Tell someone about Jesus.
 Stop by a church on your way home each day.
 Spend the time you would have spent watching TV reading about Jesus.
 List 5 things you’re grateful for every day in a journal.
 Spend 10 minutes each night talking to the Lord about your day–thanking him for the good
and the bad, apologising for your mistakes and asking for the grace to be better the next day.
 Go to Mass.
Project Compassion
Project Compassion boxes went home last week with the children. Thank you to those children
who are contributing to these. We have one returned to school already and that is great. They
are not due back to school until the end of the term.
Dates for the Year
Mass Times at St Mel’s
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St Joseph’s Day: Thursday 19 March
Communion: Sunday 3rd May 9:30am
Confirmation: Saturday 25th July 6:00pm
Reconciliation: Thursday 15th October 5:30pm
6:00pm
9:30am
Saturday Night
Sunday Morning
Julie Flynn
Religious Coordinator
CANTEEN HOURS - 10.00am—2.00pm
CANTEEN ROSTER
Friday 27th February
Monday 2nd March
Heather Ostler
Toni Mimmo & Renee McLean
Canteen Coordinator — Christy Morton
Working Bee This Saturday
There will be a working Bee this Saturday to top up the softfall under
the play equipment.
Grants Sawmilling have donated the product and River Street
Landscaping Supplies is going to donate the delivery.
We are extremely grateful to these local businesses for their kind
donations.
We are looking for as many people as possible to come along and
bring a shovel or rake to help level the softfall.
Children are most welcome to come a long and lend a hand.
When: Saturday 28th February
Time: 9am
School Working Bees
As many of you would know, we run regular working bees to keep the school looking spic
'n span. This year, we'd like to work on some projects that improve the school and make it
better for students and teachers alike. To do this, we're after your ideas about what could
be done through the working bees.
The bucket list so far includes things like:
- Revive the basketball courts, Renew and add more playground seating, Painting outside
areas, add more shade and Landscaping near the canteen.
If you have any ideas that could be added to this list - no matter how big or small, simple
or complex - please fill in the feedback form below or email the school with your
thoughts. All ideas will be considered and we will create a working bee roster to work
towards the ideas that we can fund.
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** Student Absences **
Schools in partnerships with parents, are responsible for promoting the regular
attendance of students.
When students are away from school for any reason it is a parent/caregivers responsibility
to explain the absences of their children within 7 days from the first day of any period of
absence. If you are aware that your child will be away from school prior to the absence
advance notification is preferred.
From the beginning of 2015, family holidays are no longer considered under the
Exemption from School Procedures. If the expected absence period is 10 days or longer
you are required to complete an Application for Extended Leave - Travel form (A1). This
form can be downloaded from our website or collected from the office. Once completed
this form should be returned to the Principal. Once the Application has been accepted by
the Principal you will be issued with a Certificate for Extended Leave.
Applications for Exemption from Attendance at school (A2) forms must be completed in
advance and now cover absences due to exceptional circumstances, employment in the
entertainment industry and participation in elite arts/sporting events.
John O’Brien—Festival Bingo
The John O’Brien Festival Bingo night, an annual fundraiser for the parish, will
be on again in the John O’Brien Hall on Friday 13th March.
Doors open at 6pm for ticket sales with the first game underway at 7pm.
A $200 guaranteed jackpot plus a $50 ‘whinger’s special’ for the second last
house. Children are very welcome making for an enjoyable family night out.
Refreshments and a light supper will available at a small cost.
The organising committee would be most grateful for the donation of
sandwiches / slices for the light supper, as well as small unused gift items that
may have been stored away. These would be made up into a number of
packages for a special raffle on the night.
Please contact Fr Neru or Gwen Nielsen 6959 2228.
Individual keyboard, piano, singing and recorder lessons at
St Joseph’s during school hours.
There are presently two vacancies for these lessons
with Mr John Sloan.
All enquiries to Mr Sloan on 6959 9394.
Catholic Schools Basketball Challenge
The Catholic Schools Basketball Challenge will be held in Albury this year on the 24th and
25th of October. We have found some accommodation at two motels, both of which are in
the centre of Albury. If either of these motels do not suit your requirements please feel
free to source your own accommodation.
The Quest Kiewa St Albury ph. 60580900 (family rooms available)
The Atura Dean St Albury ph. 60215366 (smaller rooms, may not suit families of
more than 4)
No rooms have been reserved so it would be advisable to book your accommodation
asap. I have spoken to a number of motels who are already booked out for this weekend.
As we have said before this weekend is all about children from Yr 3 to Yr 6 participating
and having fun with their friends and parents, having an enjoyable weekend away with
their children and other parents. To parents who have not been
involved before or who now have children in Yr 3, feel free to contact us
for more information.
Jason and Leisa Williams
0427 593311
Parents & Friends Association (P&F)
**NOTICE**
There has been a temporary schedule change for the next two Parents and Friends
Association Meetings.
Tuesday 31st March, changed from Monday 30th March.
Tuesday 28th April, changed from Monday 27th April.
Time: 7pm
Location: School Staffroom
Thanks and we hope to see you there! Heather O and the P & F
If you have a Direct Debit Agreement in place it will continue as per your initial
agreement until you request a change.
You may want to change the frequency, or the amount debited.
To make changes to your Direct Debit at any time please contact the office.
To the following Students celebrating their
birthdays this coming week;
Eli Whiteman, Sarah Hyde,
Lachlan Curtis and Grace Light
We hope you have a fantastic day!
AWARDS
Congratulations to the following students who received
awards last week;
Year 6: Cody Eade, Codie McGillivray, Ryan
Davies-Botten
Year 5: Brooke Hall, Ted Ostler
Year 4: Marnyka Russell, Marnie Grintell, Alirah
Hands, Tom O’Mahoney
Year 3: Charlie Ireland, Layna Ragen, William Paterson
Year 2: Hannah McDonald, Bellah Reilly
Year 1: Koby Whiteman, Harry Sergeant
Kinder: Logan Pettigrove, Mason Gordon, Noah Curtis
Facebook Parent’s Group
A reminder to all parents – especially our Kindergarten parents - that St
Joseph’s has a group on facebook which helps us stay in touch both quickly
and efficiently regarding canteen, sports carnivals, casual clothes days and
other general school queries. So, if you are on facebook and would like to
connect with us, please search “St Joey’s Parent Group” and send us a friend
request. Look forward to seeing you online. Heather. O.
C A N T E E N S P E C I A L !!
On Friday 27th February, the Canteen is offering...
Sushi Rolls - for pre-order only - available at $3.50 per roll
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM AND RETURN IT TO THE
OFFICE BY THURSDAY 26th FEBRUARY.
SPECIAL SUSHI ROLL ORDER FORM
Name:
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Class:
Order:
Variety ordered
Teriyaki Chicken
Chicken Cutlet
Vegetable
TOTAL $:
Number ordered at
($3.50) each
Junior Basketball
Narrandera Junior basketball will commence this week.
Boys will play Wednesday Juniors Yrs 1, 2 & 3 at 5pm,
Intermediates Yrs 4, 5 & 6 at 5.50pm.
Senior Boys Yrs 7+ will play at 6.40pm this week. Due to football
we will discuss an alternate day.
Girls will play Thursday Juniors Yrs 1, 2 & 3 at 5pm,
Intermediates Yrs 4, 5 & 6 at 5.50pm and Senior girls at 6.40pm.
If you haven’t already registered and are interested in playing please turn up on
your respective day and time slot.
Registrations are $50 per player and can be paid off. Game fees are $3 per game
and are to be paid weekly at the Kiosk.
We need help from parents in the way of coaches, Bench duty and referees if you
can help please let Lee know.
Aussie hoops will commence next Thursday at 4pm.
Kids Camp Out 2015
It’s on again!!!
21st—22nd March
Kids Camp Out is for kids in Yr 3-6
There’s lots of games, stories, singing, craft, challenging activities and heaps of
fun to be had! If you would like to come fill out the form attached to this
week’s newsletter and return it to school office by FRIDAY 13th MARCH
For more information please contact
Christine Sharp—0437 129 457 or David Polhill—0428 592 730
GLS Workshop
When: Wednesday 4 March 2015 6pm-8pm
Description: Narrandera Shire Council is conducting a free workshop for parents
and supervisors of learner drivers. The two hour course, Helping Learner Drivers
Become Safe Drivers, offers parents and supervisors hands-on advice on how to
provide the most effective driving practice for learner drivers.
Location: Narrandera Library, East Street, Narrandera
Contact: Council’s Road Safety Officer on 0448 623 049
Child Restraint Checking Day
When: Saturday 7 March 2015 9.30am-11.30am
Description: Narrandera Shire Council is conducting free Child Restraint Checks
at Kiesling Lane. Parents and carers of young children are invited to come along
and find out more about the child restraint laws and to get their child restraints
checked for correct installation by qualified Roads and Maritime Services approved
fitter on site.
Location: Kiesling Lane, Narrandera
Contact: Council’s Road Safety Officer on 0448 623 049
John O’Brien COLOURING COMPETITION
It’s time to start colouring! The annual John O’Brien Colouring in
Competition is here again and is a fantastic and simple way to be
involved in Narrandera's Festival.
Entries will be displayed in shop windows during the Festival and
winners will be chosen for each category. Categories are for each year
of primary school, Kindergarten to Year 6.
Each clever colourist that wins a category will receive a gift voucher from
our sponsor, Narrandera Toy and Hobby Centre.
Enter as many times as you want!! But make sure all your contact details
are on each entry.
If you would like another form they can be found at the Narrandera
Visitor Information Centre and will be available on the Festival website.
For more information call Briana Bryon on 0412280276