Week 6 Term 2 - 2023 - Copy
Dear Families,
What a wonderful week it has been celebrating Catholic Schools Week and the theme of 'Living our Mission'.
- On Monday we started the week with Stage 1 leading us in a beautiful Liturgy to introduce us to Catholic Schools Week.
- Tuesday, the Student Representative Council shone by organising a 'Living Our Mission' Amazing Race that contained Jeopardy; Poster and video making around being at St Joseph's, and an obstacle course to save a precious commodity-water.
- On Thursday our Year 6 students went back to Woodburn to revisit our community, do acts of service and give gifts (plants made by Kindergarten) to the shopkeepers and the PreSchool (kites made by Mini Vinnies) to let them know that we are still thinking of them. Stage 2 has made presents and cards for some of the people who have been very supportive of us over the last 15 months.
- Today, we finished our week with a beautiful Catholic Schools Week Mass attended by many parents. Parents were then welcomed into open classrooms and we all enjoyed a shared picnic lunch together with the added bonus of Pie Day Friday.
We thank you for being a part of this very special week, we've absolutely loved it!
KINDERGARTEN 2024 ENROLMENT
As we move quickly through 2023, it is time already to begin kindergarten enrolments for 2024.
This year we will be holding our Kindergarten Information Night on Wednesday 14 June 2023. If you have children ready to begin school next year, or if you know of anyone who may be interested in enrolling in Kindergarten (or any other year) in 2024, the Information Evening will be held on Wednesday 14 June at 6 pm.
Please spread the word, we look forward to growing our beautiful school.
'PIE DAY FRIDAY' Continues
Pie Day Friday continues every week.
We ask that the students provide a paper bag with their
- Name,
- Class and
- Pie or Sausage Roll order and money to the school by the Thursday of each week.
All orders MUST be placed at the school by the Thursday
What will be available?
| Large Pies | $3.50 each |
| Mini Pies | $2.50 each |
| Sausage Rolls | $2.50 each |
UPCOMING DATES TO NOTE
TERM 2
| Monday June 12 | Public Holiday (King's Birthday) |
| Tuesday June 13 | St Joseph’s 400 and 800m races and Health Hustle |
| Wednesday June 14 | Kindergarten 2024 Information Night |
| Friday 16 June | Stage 2 Assembly |
| Thursday 22 June | St Joseph's Athletics Carnival |
| Monday 26 June | The Sacrament of Confirmation |
| Wednesday 28 June | School Photos |
| Friday 30 June | Staff Development Day |
IN WEEK 6 OF TERM 2 WE ARE TRULY GRATEFUL FOR:
- Our Students
- Our Staff
- Our parents
- Our Community
Have a wonderful weekend
Principal
GOSPEL REFLECTION:
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity,
God sent his Son into the world to save the world.
The reading this week recalls the action of God, who reveals himself in three persons: God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. God the Father, out of love for the world, sent his Son into the world in order to save it. Through the death and resurrection of the Son, we have been given the gift of the Holy Spirit. As three persons, God always acts as a God of love. We can proudly say that our Catholic School's Week, Living Our Mission" activities reflect that LOVE.
History and Traditions of St Joseph's School Woodburn
FUN FACT JEOPARDY QUIZ
Fun Fact No 10
Question: What does JJJ on the Josephite symbol stand for?
SPIRIT OF JESUS AWARD
At St Joseph's we encourage our students to look for the goodness in others. Our school Vice Captains-Mission this year Charlotte Robinson and Beau Jubber have been given the responsibility of helping to acknowledge students who demonstrate the attitudes and gospel values that show the Spirit of Jesus.
If we have the spirit of Jesus in our hearts, then we are kind, compassionate, welcoming, cheerful, friendly, encouraging, giving, forgiving thankful, and respectful. This week the Spirit of Jesus Award was presented at the assembly to Kindergarten.
Sacrament of Confirmation 2023 
We believe that the passing on of our Christian faith, values and traditions is a true gift that our parents can share with their children. Parents of students preparing for the Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation are invited to Confirmation preparation family meetings. The meetings will be held after school for approximately 45 mins. Please keep the following students and their families in your prayers:
Eva Flanagan, Eliana Piccini, Isabella Salmi, Indiana Stahl, Katy Hull
Confirmation Preparation Family Meeting Dates are as follows:
Session 2: Monday 5th June at 3:15 pm
Session 3: To be advised
Session 4: Monday 19th June at 3:15 pm
IMPORTANT DATES:
Sacrament of Confirmation - Monday 26th June 6 pm -Anglican Church Evans Head
Year 6 Graduation Dinner - Thursday 14th December 6 pm
Year 6 Graduation Mass - Friday 15th December 10:15 am
Important Sport Dates
13/6/23 Athletics 800m/400m races with Health Hussle Term 2 Week 8
15/6/23 Back up Athletics 800m/400m races with Health Hussle Term 2 Week 8
22/6/23 St Joseph's Athletics Carnival - Lismore - Term 2 Week 9
27/7/23 Richmond Zone Cross Country - Lismore - Term 3 Week 2
| KINDERGARTEN | Bonnie Jett and Tarlo Jensen |
| YEAR 1 | Nancy Moran and Talen Prodanovic |
| YEAR 2 | Abaigeal Ashton |
| YEAR 3 | Eva Flanagan |
| YEAR 4 | Lotte Duignan |
| Year 5 | Sophie Flanagan |
| Year 6 |
Madison Kirk |
| Spirit of Jesus Award |
Kindergarten Sunni Reese |
CONGRATULATIONS
