Dear Parents and Carers

What an amazing night it was at our Tech Expo last night.  Apart from the vast array of technology on display, the most impressive aspect of the night was our student 'techsperts'.  They were just incredible and left no doubt in anyone's mind that the work taking place in our classrooms is having a direct impact on their learning and skill development.  They were informative, articulate, engaged and very excited to be able to lead the learning in their chosen field.  Congratulations and thank you to the many students who lead our Expo last night.  Thanks also to our dedicated staff who supported our students, not only last night but each and every day in our classrooms.  I would also like to sincerely thank our ICT Integrator Jason Bennett.  Jason's passion and dedication to this field is outstanding and our students certainly displayed the benefits of this work last night.  Thanks also to the many families who attended.  I hope that you enjoyed the evening and you learned a lot from our students.  I am looking forward to seeing the video wrap up of the Expo.

Below are some pictures of the night.

A reminder that the next P&F meeting will take place next Wednesday the 28th at 6pm in the staffroom.  All are welcome to attend.

Have a great week.

Tim

Sr Regina I'm sure many of you would be aware that Sr Regina has sadly passed away. St Joseph's was blessed to have had Sr Regina touch the lives of parents, students and staff.  The Requiem Mass for Sr Regina will be held on Monday, 26 August at 10.30am at St Joseph's Church, Fryer Street.  Bishop Tim will be presiding. Eternal rest grant unto Sr Regina O Lord. May perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

Introducing Fr Siby

On Monday Fr Siby visited most of our classes to introduce himself.  There were a lot of questions from the kids for Fr Siby about where he came from and how long he has been a Priest for.  We are looking forward to working with Fr Siby and can't wait for him to visit again.

Sunday's Gospel

Luke 12:49-53 - Jesus has come not only to bring peace but also division.

Families strive for unity and togetherness. Nobody enjoys occasions when divisions in family life become all too evident. Yet, in Sunday's Gospel, Jesus says that he has come to bring division and that members of households will be divided.

Talk as a family about the things that you do together to bring about family unity (togetherness), such as sharing meals, going to church together, celebrating special occasions, or sharing family traditions. Explain that all of these things are important and that Jesus wants families to show this kind of love for one another. Point out that Sunday's Gospel sounds as though Jesus is saying something very different. Tell your children to listen closely as you read aloud Luke 12:49-53.

Explain that sometimes as parents, you have to make decisions that are unpopular with your children. You don't do it to divide the family but because it is the right thing to do. In the short run, such decisions may “divide” children from their parents. In the long run, however, doing the right thing will bring about a deeper unity. Talk to your children about decisions that they have to make that might be unpopular with their friends and how these decisions may divide them from others. Encourage them to pray to the Holy Spirit for the gift of courage (fortitude) so that they may do the right thing even if unpopular.

https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/sunday-connection/20th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-cycle-c-sunday-connection

Have a great week

God Bless

Amanda

TCEO Festival of Sport Day

Tomorrow, our Year 6 students will participate in a gala day of sports at the TCEO Festival of Sport Day. Catholic schools from our diocese gather together for this fun-filled event. We will be represented across three different sports; Futsal, Netball and Oztag. Students were able to choose their preferred sport. We wish our teams all the very best of luck and hope that they enjoy the day whilst upholding the tradition of outstanding Joey's sportsmanship.

Qld State Athletics Championships.

A huge congratulations to our remarkable athletes Charli Russell and Jy Gasa (Captain) on their success at last weeks Qld State Athletics Championships, held in Brisbane. Charli managed 6th place in the 10 Year Girls Long Jump event. Jy also came 6th in the final of the 12 Year Boys 200m event. When you consider the size of our state and the quality of junior Athletics in Queensland, their efforts are incredible. Importantly, they are wonderful ambassadors for their school and for North Queensland. 

Hi Parents/ Caregivers, 

If your child/ren is absent from school could you let After School Care know as early as possible as we perpare afternoon tea by the number of children we have enrolled for that day.

If your child/ren is attending any after school activities for example Chior, Basketball, Tech Expo could you please notify us. 

Notice of Cancellation without charge is 48 Hours prior to your booking

Our Vacation care program has been relesead and we are taking bookings. We ask if all forms can be returned by Wednesday 11^th September.

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