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Monday 11th September - Friday 15th September - Townsville Eisteddfod
Monday 11th September - Convict Living Museum - Year 4
Tuesday 12th September - Come Dressed as the Twits Day - Year 3
Tuesday 12th September - Excursion to the Watermark - Prep
Wednesday 13th September - Ugly Bug Ball - Year 1
Thursday 14th September - R u Ok? Day - Joey's Staff Band - 1:45pm - Hall
Friday 15th September - Last day of Term 3
Tuesday 3rd October - Term 4 begins
Friday 13th October - Prep to Year 3 Swimming Lessons begin
Dear Parents and Carers
It is hard to believe that we are at the end of another term and we certainly have had plenty to celebrate, with so many outstanding events throughout the term. Thank you again for your continued support of St Joseph's.
Recently I have been reading some incredible stories written by our students. As part of our literacy program classes have been working hard to develop engaging writing and this work has resulted in some amazing work created by our students.
This week I have included two pieces for you to enjoy, one from George in Year 2 and one from Ava in Year 4. These two were among many others that I have read, and found to be amazing. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.
Next week is an incredibly busy week with multiple class events combined with our Eisteddfod performances. Please make sure to read through the newsletter and class communications so you are aware of all that is taking place in the next 5 days.
At this time of year we also begin preparations for the coming school year. This involves preparing class lists and staffing the school for the coming year. We also experience a high number of applications for places within our school. In order to assist us with this process, I would ask you to please advise us if your family will not be returning to St Joseph's in 2024. If you could please contact the office it would be greatly appreciated.
Have a great last week and good luck to all students participating in the Eisteddfod.
Tim
Mary, Mother of Jesus' Birthday
Today, 8th September is the feast of Mary, the mother of Jesus. We honour Mary as a spirit-filled person who listened to God speaking to her. Mary showed the love of God in the way she lived her life. She can inspire us all and show us how to be patient, kind, joyful and hope-filled people so we too can live out Jesus' message.
Child Protection Week
This week, our school community recognised Child Protection Week.
Child Protection Week is about raising awareness for each of our students on who to seek help from and developing an understanding of who in their community can be a trusted person.
Each of our classes engaged in a range of activities about keeping themselves safe and trusting their instincts.
Hope all have a wonderful and relaxing holiday,
Trina
This week, we recognised students in our school community who espouse the Mercy Values of Love, Community and Excellence.
Congratulations to all!
Love |
Madeline Bowrey |
Maddy has shown the Mercy Value of love in so many ways this year so far. She shows genuine kindness to her peers and her willingness to help others makes our classroom an extraordinary place to be. If anyone needs support or a listening ear, Maddy is there for them. She puts other people before herself and is inclusive. Her brightness and positivity brighten our days. Thank you for making our classroom a lovely place to be, Maddy! |
| Amelia Sloan |
Amelia’s actions light up our school in ways words cannot fully express. Her positivity, helpfulness, and love for learning illuminate our Year 6 class. Amelia’s kindness in supporting peers and teachers shows the true meaning of compassion. She inspires us to approach challenges with optimism and lend a hand to those in need. Amelia’s enthusiasm for learning is infectious, making her a beacon of inspiration. Thank you, Amelia, for being an outstanding example of love at St. Joseph's. |
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Patience Reddy |
Patience is a true Joey’s kid who displays the Mercy Value of Love in everything she does. Through her actions and words Patience radiates love and compassion each day. She demonstrates a genuine concern and care for her peers. Patience makes our classroom a positive, warmer and more welcoming place to be. You are a shining star Patience. |
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Kody Gianni |
Kody is a good friend to others. He is forgiving and funny and he is generous with his time. Kody shows compassion for others who need a hand and he always offers to go for a little walk to cool down, get a drink or just have a quiet chat. He is always honest with his friends and his actions. We are so grateful to have him in our class. Thank you, Kody for showing genuine care, love and compassion to your Joey’s mates. |
| Chase Doig |
Chase is a gentle and caring class member. He is supportive when others are feeling sad and he always speaks with kind words. Chase forgives easily and is an example of how to be a peacemaker. Thank you Chase for showing the value of Love at St Joseph’s. |
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Community |
Willem Warburton |
Willem was a standout at Year 6 camp and demonstrated an outback spirit we were proud of. He engaged in educational talks by asking interesting and appropriate questions and was masterful at handling animals. Willem participated fairly and thoughtfully in all challenges and impressed us with his whipcracking skills. He represented the Joey’s way at camp which made it enjoyable for everyone. Thank you Willem. |
| Joe Robino |
Joe’s commitment to fostering a sense of community has not gone unnoticed. He often uses his initiative and organisational skills to maintain class routines, making him a true leader. Joe’s ability to bring people together and inspire seamless teamwork is truly remarkable. His contributions highlight the importance of unity and cooperation at Joey’s.Thank you, Joe, for demonstrating the value of community at St. Joseph's. |
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| Matilda Beetham |
Matilda’s community spirit is strong. She is always keen to participate in Joey’s events with a smile on her face. Matilda often seeks out others who are upset, hurt and comforts them without asking for anything in return. She does this in a quiet and humble manner that shows what a selfless person she is. Matilda, thank you for choosing to be someone who builds others up. Thank you for helping to make our school community a better place. |
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Quaid Smith |
Quaid Smith is the epitome of what a Joey’s student can aspire to be. He is a true Joey’s kid who lives our school motto of ‘Love God, Love Each Other’. Quaid is quick to help anyone in need and cares about all students regardless of their year level. He is a wonderful school captain and supports those around him. He greets others with a smile each day and always strives to give his best effort in everything he does. He is a humble sporting champion who always shows great Joey’s sportsmanship. Thanks Quaid for being you and what you bring to Joey’s each and every day. |
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Skylar Bathurst |
Skylar has an amazing amount of enthusiasm and loves to share that positivity with her teachers and classmates. She goes out of her way to help others and participates in school events with joy. Skylar notices when others are down and is able to comfort them and cheer them up with her kind words and smile. Well done Skylar for always helping your teachers and for being such a wonderful friend. |
Excellence |
Julia Ponti |
Julia has demonstrated the Mercy Value of Excellence this semester. She has clearly made a decision to take ownership of her learning and she is working very hard to strive for high standards. Keep up the hard work, Julia. |
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Ari Verzeletti |
Ari has worked extremely hard this term during our daily writing tasks. He has produced work of extraordinary quality, captivating his readers (classmates) with his creativity, imagination and use of interesting vocabulary. Ari you should be proud of the amazing effort you have displayed when writing sizzling starts this term. Keep up the great work! |
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Connor Fletchett |
Connor has shown a great increase in his rigour and application to his school work. He works hard across all subject areas and has also improved the neatness of his work, particularly in Maths. Connor’s hard work and focus in class have led to him being able to display his fantastic knowledge of the rainforest and other biomes around the world in our HASS unit. Keep up the good work Connor! |
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Debasish Tamang |
This term, Debasish has stepped it up! He has been working hard in class and is often ready and willing to contribute to class discussions. Debasish also showed that he is a fantastic Joey’s Kid by stepping up as a scientist during National Science Week. Not only did he lead demonstrations during the week, but with the help of a friend he put together another experiment for the Junior Scientist expo! Well done Debasish for stepping out of your comfort zone and pushing yourself into something brilliant! |
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Ivy Ryan |
Ivy is a student that gives her personal best across all learning that she undertakes. She not only has wonderful motivation in sport, but she has the same persistence when learning. Ivy is not scared of working hard and often does more than what is required. She has shown independence and a desire to be the best version of herself that she can be. Ivy does all of this with a smile on her face and is a credit to herself, her family and her school. Congratulations Ivy on this award, you have thoroughly earned it. |
Reflective Practice Day: Exploring English Spelling through Morphology
Last week, on a pupil-free day, our teaching team embarked on an exciting journey to delve into the history of the English language and how it affects the way we spell words today.
You might have heard people say that English spelling doesn't make sense, but it turns out there's a fascinating story behind it. English spelling evolved through a complex interplay of historical events like wars, politics, trade, and religion. Busting the myth that English spelling is completely random!
To help our students improve their spelling, expand their vocabulary, and enhance their comprehension skills, we'll be introducing sequenced morphology lessons. Morphology is all about understanding how words are formed and structured.
Did you know?
- English boasts the largest vocabulary of any language.
- Pronunciation of words changes over time, but spelling remains the same.
- The invention of the Printing Press had a significant impact on spelling, even leading to the addition of letters like 'e' at the end of some words, such as 'have.'
Our teachers have worked hard to create a structured learning plan for the school, focused on morphology. Stay tuned for more updates on our journey toward better spelling and language comprehension!
Oliver Year 3 - "This is actually pretty fun!"
Work sample by Frankie (Year 3)
Reading and Writing in Prep
Prep students have been having a great time writing and reading. 'Celebrity Sentences' was a hit, with one student dictating the sentence and the other writing the words.
Look at the amazing sentences our Preps can write from a dictation!
Julie Wallace
Festival of Sport TCEO Gala Day
Our Festival of Sports Day was another resounding success. Our Year 6 students participated in an action-packed, fun-filled day of sport including; Netball, Basketball and Oztag. The emphasis was on demonstrating excellent sportsmanship and having fun in a team game. In Oztag, we had three teams with both of our boys teams doing a sterling job in their games. Our Girls team was triumphant, winning the final against a strong Ryan team. Our Netballers also improved with each game and showed great spirit, whilst enjoying themselves. Our Boys Basketball team made the final after winning four out of five games, going down to Ryan. Medallions were awarded for outstanding sportsmanship and St. Joseph's winners were; Charlie Ashfield, Ethan Chinsamy and Zoe Kennedy (Oztag), Mary Cato (Netball) and Aurelio Bonato (Basketball). A huge shout out to our amazing staff who gave tirelessly with their efforts. We look forward to our 2024 Festival of Sport events.
This week, our Readers Cup Team; Ava, Jaime, Brooke, Tristian and Louie travelled to Brisbane to compete in the state finals.
All had a wonderful time and were excited to be with peers who enjoy reading as much as they did. They were honoured to meet author, Deborah Abela throughout the competition.
Thank you to the team for their tireless efforts and dedication to reading over the past few months and to Mrs Paula Bennett, Ms Stevie Gear and Mrs Belinda Walker who have supported the team.
Trading cards (of any type) are not to be at school.
Please remind your child to keep these at home.
This Thursday, Joey's will participate in R U OK? Day.
Joey's students are invited to wear yellow accessories (for example socks and hair ties) to school for a gold coin donation.
Please note - students in Year 2 and Prep will need to bring their accessories to school to put on after their eisteddfod performance.
In 2023, St Joseph's will once again compete in the Townsville Junior Eisteddfod in the Choral Speaking section.
Students will travel via bus to and from the Townsville Civic Theatre.
Families are welcome to watch classes perform at each session.
Please visit the Townsville Junior Eisteddfod website for entry fees and further details.
| Tuesday 12th Sep | Wednesday 13th Sep | Thursday 14th Sep | Friday 15th Sep |
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4A Section 203A 10:30-10:50 |
3A Section 204A 10:40-11:40 *no morning tea tuckshop |
2A Section 205A 9:30-10:10 |
5A Section 208 10:00-10:40 *no morning tea tuckshop |
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4B Section 203A 10:30-10:50 |
3B Section 204A 10:40-11:40 *no morning tea tuckshop |
2A Section 205A 9:30-10:10 |
5B Section 208 10:00-10:40 *no morning tea tuckshop |
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4C Section 203B 11:40-12:30 |
Prep A Section 207A 11:30-12:10 |
1A Section 206A 11:50-12:30 |
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Prep B Section 207A 11:30-12:10 |
1B Section 206A 11:50-12:30 |
NB- All sessions times are approximate.
Please let your child's classroom teacher know as soon as possible if your child will be absent for their class performance.
Swimming@Joey’s (Years P-3) Lessons (Term 4)
As part of our school HPE program, the students in Years P-3 will begin swimming lessons (beginning Week 2, Term 4).
Lessons will be conducted with qualified instructors at Tobruk Pool every Friday, commencing Friday 13/10 (Week 2) and concluding Friday 24/11 (Week 8). Classes will walk to their lessons each week and parents are needed to assist with the supervised walk.
If you are able to help, please contact your child's classroom teacher. The cost of the lessons will be added to term 4 school fees.
Please note although Tobruk Pool has shade covers, sunshirts are required.
Students are encouraged to bring thongs/crocs to school for the walk to the pool.
Prep students may come to school ready for their lessons. 1B students will remain in their swimmers on their return from the pool.
Please see the attachment for the Swimming Lessons timetable.
