Week 7- Term 4 - 2021
Dear Families
I read this prayer this morning and felt the need to share it with you as we start to near the finish line.
God of all, we give thanks today
for all our students, staff and families
and the contributions we have made to this school community.
May we be blessed for all that we do.
May we be encouraged to continue to share our gifts and talents.
Let us be supported as we risk, as we give, and as we grow.
Amen.
As mentioned further along in this newsletter, this Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King, the last Sunday of the Liturgical year. We then begin the Season of Advent where we as a community begin to prepare for the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas by reflecting and looking forward with hope, peace, love and joy.
As we enter into the last month of school for 2021 it's a fitting time to look back and be amazed at what a different year it has been and how we have all come together to make it through. We continue to value and appreciate your support as parents and ask for just a little more patience in relation to our current guidelines. I know that we all still feel a little disengaged and that is not normal for our school community. I also know that 2022 will be a year of rebuilding and strengthening our community with each other.
Regardless of us not being able to celebrate as many events together for the ending of this year, please know that we are here and we continue to want to provide the best learning environment and school experience possible for our students and in turn, our families.
EARLY STAGE 1 AND STAGE 1 MASS
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ST JOSEPH'S
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE REMAINDER OF TERM 4
| Week 8 | Parent Forum Dinner (Mon) | ||
| Week 9 | Leadership Speeches (Mon)- Year 5 | Leaders Thank You (Tues)- 2.30 pm-3.25 pm | |
| Week 10 | Swimming Carnival (Competitive) (Thurs) | ||
| Week 11 | Aquatic Fun Carnival (Mon) | Year 6 Graduation Dinner (Tues) | Year 6 Graduation Mass (Wed) |
IN WEEK 7 OF TERM 4 WE ARE TRULY GRATEFUL FOR:
- The Year 5 student participation in Exuro
- Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2 Mass
- Fr Peter
- Our Year 6 Student leaders
Regards
SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION:
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King (Thirty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time),
John 18:33b-37
Jesus is questioned by Pilate about the charge brought against him that he is “King of the Jews.”
Jesus told Pontius Pilate that his kingdom did not belong to this world. Jesus was not an earthly king. We believe that he is the king of heaven, our Lord and Savior. He came to teach us the truth about God the Father’s love and forgiveness. He showed us that he was the King of Peace. and he showed us by example how we should use our head. heart and hands to serve others.
STUDENT DISCIPLESHIP RETREAT – EXURO Year 5 2021
The Scripture for our Discipleship Retreat was - "Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young but be an example for the believers in your speech, your conduct, your love, faith and purity. – 1 Timothy 4:12
During the Exuro retreat, our students participated in fun games, viewed videos, listened to reflective music and responded to questions that challenged their faith. The retreat had them thinking about what a Christian can do in today's world, and how can they be living disciples of Jesus.
During the farewell prayer, our students were given a small battery light candle and a prayer card to remind them that they can build a relationship with Jesus by listening to him in prayer. In the future may the loving Spirit of Jesus guide them always when decisions need to be made.
EXURO: REFLECTIONS FROM YEAR 5 -
* I learned that connecting to God and love is important - Jed
* today I learned that everyone is lovely, loving and loveable - Clancy
* I've learned how to be a leader. how to be a disciple, how to be a Christian. to love everyone, have faith in love, joy, hope and peace, that everyone is loved and there is always a reason to be alive - Jasmine
* I'm going to take away how to be a good role model and to be kind to everyone. Tilly
* that God loves everyone no matter what shape or form, everyone is loved equally by someone, it doesn't matter what our past is, we are all loved by God - Lorena
* that we are challenged to be aware of our global footprint and that leadership is great in times of need- Eden
* Being a leader is not so hard - Miles
* to be forgiving in situations and that people deserve to be forgiven - Ella
* that we can speak at assembly with a friend and say to the whole school good advice - Caleb
* that you can always learn from little people - Boston
* I liked the games - Brody
* I have learned that you are never too young to spread the word of Jesus - Max
* I will go home learning that religion has a lot more than I thought - Jai
* I liked the day. I learned more about Jesus and Timothy. Timothy said that young people can do great things - Brock
* I've learned to forgive others for every bad thing they do. I also learned a little kindness goes a long way! Ariella
* that God and Jesus loves us - Jacob
THE SPIRIT OF JESUS - MAKING JESUS REAL (MJR)
At St Joseph’s Woodburn we encourage our students to “Make Jesus Real’” and live the Gospel Values by the way they act in our school community, while at home and out in the wider community.
What are Gospel Values?
Welcoming ( Luke 9: 48)
Kindness ( Matthew 15:32)
Forgiving people - (Luke 18 1-10)
Being grateful - (Luke 17: 11-19)
Saying thank you ( Matthew 15: 35-37)
MJR at St Joseph’s Woodburn encourages our students to be WEST people - that is WELCOMING, ENCOURAGING, SAY SORRY when needed and be THANKFUl.
If we have the spirit of Jesus in our hearts, then we are kind, compassionate, welcoming cheerful, giving, forgiving, encouraging, cheerful, friendly and thankful.
IMPORTANT DATES:
STUDENT DISCIPLESHIP EXURO - Year 5 Tuesday 16th November
1st Sunday of Advent - Sunday 28th November
School Leaders' Afternoon Thank You
Tuesday 30th November 2:30-3:20 pm
COMPETITIVE SWIMMING CARNIVAL
Due to the current COVID restrictions, our annual Swimming Carnival will be held differently this year. Only competitive swimmers - students who can competently swim 50m are asked to nominate on the provided form. The competitive carnival will be held at the Evans Head Aquatic Centre on Thursday, 9th December 2021. Due to COVID restrictions, limits have been placed upon numbers and no parents, friends or carers will be allowed to attend the carnival. All competitors will travel to the carnival by bus from school at 10am and return once the competitive carnival is completed - approximately 2 hours The pool will also be closed to the general public during this time.. A program will be displayed at school prior to the Carnival.
Pool entry for competitors will be $4.00 each ( to be paid on the day) If you have an Evans Head Pool Season Pass or Fitness Passport please inform us on the return slip. You will need to bring your fitness passport or season pass on the day. Please return the permission slip and swimming nominations by 18th November 2021.
Champion trophies will be awarded to:-
- Junior Boy
- Junior Girl
- Senior Boy
- Senior Girl.
The school has organised a Water Fun Day at Woodburn Pool on Monday 13th December 2021 for all students. We will complete the competitive carnival with relays and fun water activities on this fun day. A note was sent home yesterday 18 November to be returned by Thursday 25 November 2021.
Mel Barnes
Sports Coordinator
| Kindergarten | Elijah Robertson |
| Year 1 | Indiana Stahl |
| Year 2 | Rita Murada |
| Year 3 | Shayla Boland |
| Year 4 | Charlotte Robinson |
| Year 5 | Max Ferrier |
| Year 6 | Lucas Hayden |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Happy Birthday wishes from the school community to Sarah Jamroz, Melucca Jett, Seleste Walsh, Jackson Marsden and Mrs Nikki Cronin who are celebrating a birthday this week.
ROSTER
| Monday, 22nd November | Melissa Handford |
| Wednesday, 24th November | Helen Grissell |
| Monday, 29th November | Leticia Hull |
| Wednesday, 1st December | HELP NEEDED! |
If anybody is able to help out in Canteen in Term 4 could you please call Gayl on 66822468.
THANK YOU LADIES!