St Joseph’s Primary School

Gayndah Newsletter Date Wednesday 14 Oct 2015

Principal’s Letter to Parents

2015 Term Four

Week Two

Thank You School Officers This week we take the opportunity to say thank you to the backbone of our staff here at St Joseph’s Primary, our classroom and administration school officers. The roles that they fulfil each and every day ensure that our school community is exactly that, a strong and vibrant community. From the production of this newsletter each week to the considerate phone calls for sick students, the warm welcome as you enter the room to the extra time spent providing breakfast for your children in the breakfast club, all ten of our school officers are something special. As a staff we will take time today to personally thank each and every school officer for all that they do but I would like extend the invitation to all the members of our school community to do the same. I’m requesting that each of you in some way find time this week to say thank you in your own special approach. It could be as simple as a passing thank you, a few words in the form of a hand written note or even making time to share what you value most about our school officers by speaking to their greatest qualities in the presence of your child. During the second last P and F meeting for the year it was passed that the committee would commit the remaining levy funds to supporting the refurbishment of the grounds around the new tennis court cover to the sum of $1,400. This contribution would see the senior students of 2015 given the opportunity to help design and open this new space which will see the entrance from Fielding Street receive some much needed beautification whilst introducing elements that will recognise our senior leaders now and into the future. I can’t encourage parents and loved ones enough to come and be a part of our P and F discussions in the near future to ensure that the committee are supporting your child’s education in the best possible ways.

Have a great week everyone.

Ben

Catholic Mission The theme of this year’s World Mission Month is… “I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink”

with a special action focus ‘Sock it to poverty in Madagascar’

This year we focus on Madagascar. Although surrounded by water Madagascar lacks access to clean water for washing, cleaning, cooking and most importantly, drinking. This forces the community to use dirty water, which is making them seriously ill. Alarmingly, each year, thousands of children die from preventable diseases like diarrhoea because of the lack of clean water and proper sanitation.

How are we helping Catholic Mission as a Catholic community?

Crazy Sock Day Gold Coin Donation Wednesday 21st October, 2015

Grandparents Day Grandparents, and people who are like grandparents to our students, you are invited to share with us in a liturgy, morning tea and see what been happening in the classrooms. When: Friday 23rd October Where: St. Joseph’s Parish Church and St. Joseph’s Primary School Grounds. Time: 9am – 10.15am If grandparents have passed away, present or not able to make it to our special day we would love them to be there in some way. Can you please email any photos to mmcclafferty@bne.catholic.edu.au or pgayndah@bne.catholic.edu.au or drop photos into the office for scanning and return. All photos need to be submitted by the afternoon of Thursday 22nd October. World Education Games World Education Games is a global online event for all schools and students around the world. It is the expanded format of what was once World Maths Day and now includes World Literacy Day and World Science Day. Students all received a parent letter, username and passcode last Friday to access all the learning activities and live challenges. Students will have continued free access to these activities for another week. More information can be found at http://www.worldeducationgames.com/ if you would like another copy of your child’s details please feel free to send a message through your child, email me at mmcclafferty@bne.catholic.edu.au or let the school office know.

Upcoming …… Wednesday 14th October—School Officer Day

THANKS SCHOOL OFFICERS YOU’RE THE BEST! Friday 16th October—Catholic Mission Liturgy—9am—Hall Friday 16th October—Mission Mosh Disco—School Hall Wednesday 21st October—Crazy Sock Day—Gold Coin Donation.

Mission Mosh Disco This Friday Night 6pm – 8pm $6.00

(Includes entry, popper and a packet of chips)

Extra Cans of Soft Drink on sale $1.00 Extra Packets of chips on sale 50c

Congratulations Lizzie, Jacob, Raymond and Joseph on making your First Reconciliation

Thanks for an

AWESOME

concert Nudgee!

Students

of the

Week

Congratulations to: Declan Roth (Yr 4), Monique Hitchcock (Prep), Poppi Chambers (1/2), Kimberley Weston (2/3)

University of NSW English Exams—Award Recipients

SWIMMING CARNIVAL: Our Interhouse Swimming Carnival will be held on Friday, 30 October. The whole school will participate. Children will travel to the carnival by bus. More details will be provided closer to the date. BOOKCLUB: Issue Seven was sent home last week. If you would like to place an order, please return the forms and payment to the school office by Thursday, 22 October. Please make cheques payable to St Joseph’s School. WORLD EDUCATION GAMES: We are taking part in the world’s largest online competition. This incorporates World Maths Day, World Literacy Day and World Science Day. User names were sent home last week. BUY ONE GET ONE FREE BOOK FAIR: Make a start on your Christmas shopping! Our annual “Buy One Get One Free” Book fair starts Monday 26 October and goes to Friday 30th

October. UNIFORM ORDERS: If you would like to place a uniform order for next year, please complete a form and return with payment to the office by the 5th November.

Congratulations Mr &Mrs McCa�hy!

St Joseph’s Primary School

38 Meson Street PO Box 119 Gayndah

Queensland 4625

Phone: 07 4161 1889

Fax: 07 4161 2655 Email:

pgayndah@bne.catholic.

edu.au Website:

www.stjosephsgayndah.

qld.edu.au

“In All Things

Glorify God”

Diary of Coming Events

Fri 16 Oct

Mission Mosh Disco

Mon 19 Oct

Pupil Free Day

Wed 21 Oct

Crazy Sock Day

Thurs 22 Oct

5/6 Entertainment Night

Fri 23 Oct

Grandparents Day

Liturgy

Mon 2 Nov

Year 4 Camp

Term One

Wed 28 Jan—

Thurs 2 April

Term Two

Tues 21 April—

Fri 26 June

Term Three

Tues 14 July—

Fri 18 Sept

Term Four

Tues 6 Oct—

Fri 4 Dec

Monday 20 April—Pupil Free Day

Monday 8 June—Public Holiday

Monday 13 July—Pupil Free Day

Monday 5 Oct —Public Holiday

Monday 19 Oct—Pupil Free Day

ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL TERM

DATES 2015

GAYNDAH JUNIOR CRICKET: Monday 19th October is a Student Free Day and it has been decided that there will not be any junior cricket training held. Next Training will be Monday 26th October, 4.30pm.

GAYNDAH LITTLE ATHETICS: Every Friday night, 6pm at the Gayndah Sports Ground. Two week free trial. Run Jump Throw—Give Little Athletics a go! Enquiries to Helen Smith, 0429 964 454. TENNIS HOT SHOTS: Do you want to become a Tennis Hot Shot? Friday afternoons at the Gayndah Tennis complex, Barrow Street, is the place to be. Come and join the Tennis Australia's National program conducted by Tennis Professional, Kevin Banner and the Gayndah Tennis Association, with lots of fun & games to suit all levels. Times: 3.30pm-4.15pm (5-7 years); 4pm-5pm (7-10 years); 5-6.15pm (9-12 years); 6.00pm- 7.30pm (Advanced & High Schoolers). Registration is essential! Confirmation to join the program must be given, for old and new players, to guarantee your spot with Kevin: 4152 0753 / 0409 520753 GAYNDAH JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE: is having their Annual General Meeting. Date: Tuesday 27th October 2015 Time: 6.30pm Location: Gayndah Sports Ground All positions will be vacant and need to be filled for the club to go ahead. We do it for the kids. The more the merrier. 2015 GAYNDAH DISTRICT TRIATHLON: This Sunday 18 October, Duke and Duchess Fun Run/Walk—Sat 17 October. Where: Gayndah Pool Complex. Register online at https://regonline.activeglobal.com/gayndahdistricttriathlon2015. Keep up to date with our facebook page: www.facebook.com/GayndahDistrictTriathlon For further information contact: Benita Darrow mob 0427 612 250, Jayne Evans mob 0402 088 026, Sam Rowles mob. 0428 735 022 THINK PINK/BEYOND BLUE GOLF DAY: This Saturday 17 October. Three ball ambrose, $25 per player. 10am for a 10.30 tee off. Over $4000 worth of prizes to be won. There will be a multi draw raffle, the major prize is a John Deere Self propelled lawn mower, donated by Vanderfield in Bundaberg. Come along and support a worthy cause!

NATIONAL BANDANA DAY: Help support Young people affected by Cancer for National Bandana Day on October 30th. St Joseph’s Primary School will support this great cause with a Gold coin donation Sausage sizzle for lunch at the School swimming carnival. You can also show your support by purchasing a bright coloured bandanna for $4 to wear on the day from Gayndah Guardian Pharmacy. Young people who have been affected by cancer will benefit from your generosity… and great style! Together as a community, we can make a difference & support young people living with cancer.

COOK UP FOR CANCER: SATURDAY 31st October 9-12am Outside Gayndah Guardian Pharmacy We would appreciate any contributions of labelled baked goods, pickles & Jams for our Bake sale. All proceeds donated to Cancer Council Qld. To assist families living with all cancers. This is a registered Do It for Cancer fundraising event. Contact Sam Rowles 0428734022 or Graham Rowles 41 611304 for more information.

LAURA’S SCHOOL OF DANCE: Date claimer—Showcase 2015, 7th November,

Mundubbera Town Hall