Dear Parents and Carers

This week saw our first P&F meeting for the year.  Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances we are looking for a new President.  The role is an important one and we are very keen to find a willing candidate as soon as possible.  The role does involve some commitment for events and meetings, however there is support available and people willing to assist the role.  

The P&F is a key part of our school community.  The school relies on their support and their focus on engaging our community in the educational journey of the students at St Joseph's is at the core of their undertakings.  

If you or someone you know may be interested in finding out more about the role of President then please ask them to contact myself or Trina.  Thank you in advance for your support.

This week I was sent the attached article which I found very interesting.  While the information in the article is aimed at adults, there are certainly elements that may apply to our students.  I hope you enjoy the article.

Have a great week

Tim

This week, marked the start of Lent. We began with our Ash Wednesday liturgy. We came together to remind ourselves that we do not always follow God's way and need to ask God for His mercy and forgiveness. 

Thank-you to our Year 6 Faith and Service Pastoral group who led our liturgy with reverence and grace. Well-done!

Last week, our Year 3 students enacted our Mercy Value of Community by providing a service to our school. They helped clean up all the twigs and leaves that fell during Monday 's overnight storm. Thank-you for caring for our environment, our school and our friends. Ben, our groundsman was very appreciative of your efforts too. 

This upcoming week some of Year 3 and Year 4 students begin their Sacramental Journey through the St Joseph's Parish. Please keep our students in your prayers as they begin thier journey. 

Hope all have a wonderful week,

Trina

Next Friday 26th February, there will be NO tuckshop at first break due to our Swimming Carnival and Wet Play Day. The tuckshop will run as per normal at second break. Thank you for your understanding.

Arlene Curley

Tuckshop Convenor

St. Joseph's Annual Swimming Carnival. 

Who: Students turning 8 years - 12 years in 2021 (year 2’s turning 8 this year are invited and encouraged to attend).

Prep to Year 2’s (not involved in the carnival) will have ‘Wet Day’ activities @ The Water Park. Information to follow.

Parents are able to attend the carnival, with social distancing protocols in place.  

When: Friday 26 February (9.00am - 12.00 noon approx)

Where: Tobruk Pool

What: Annual Swimming Carnival (Freestyle & Relay Events - including parent, staff, student relay). Students come to school with swimmers on, ready to swim. House colours may be worn. 

If any parents are able to assist it would be greatly appreciated. The success of the carnival is reliant on parental support. Please advise the office or email Anthony Meekin (ameekin@sjnwtsv.catholic.edu.au) if you are able to assist with one of the following jobs. Parents are encouraged to walk to the carnival from St Joey’s from 8.30am if able. 

Volunteers Needed:

7.00am - Set Up (Tobruk).

Judges

Marshalling

Caps (for each House)

12.00 - Pack-up

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SCHOOL DENTAL SERVICE

Townsville Oral Health Services will be offering a course of dental care to all children attending St. Joseph’s The Strand soon.

If you wish to take advantage of this service, please complete the forms when they are issued to your child and return them to the school office.

This service will be provided through a School Dental Clinic situated at the Central State school. Staff will contact you by phone for an appointment once the completed forms have been returned. A parent or guardian will need to attend all appointments with their child.

For further enquiries please phone the Central School Dental Clinic on 0436915795. Leave a message and we will return your call.