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 th 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. I would like to put forward the following ideas for School Working Bees ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ** 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: ___ 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
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