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I hope to have all library books back by next week, so if children have any at home please send them in. Knowing how busy it gets at this time of the year I will place a tub out the front of the library as a reminder! Thank you again for your support.

Mrs Cherie Verrall     

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Library day reminder - K/1/2 - Tuesday

                                                S2 -  Wednesday

                                               S3 -    Thursday

Library has begun sneaking Christmas books out for display, don't be surprised if you see some come home!

Stage 3 was on their way to Bingo this afternoon but sadly the Village have an outbreak of Covid. We will try again next week!

We hope everyone feels better soon.

Mrs Cherie Verrall

Sports News

Intensive swimming 2023

Students have been enjoying swimming this week especially on these warm days. Thank you to Richmond Valley Aquatics and the Coraki Pool for providing the lessons.

Rugby 7's Evans River

On Tuesday a squad played Rugby in a 7's competition in Evans Head. Well done to all who participated, a great day was had by all. Big congratulations to our Stage 3 girls team who won the final. Great work!

Thank you also for the parents who were able to transport students and come along and cheer the teams on.

General Business

Happy Birthday to the following who have celebrated their birthday since our last newsletter: 

Flynn Grande, Mrs Verrall, Tokobi Tucker, Mrs Dawson

P&F & Canteen News

Mangoes will be coming soon, keep an eye out for delivery details.

Save the Date, 7th Dec School Carols night, P&F will he hosting a BBQ on the night. 

Mission News

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

In this week’s Gospel, the “talent” represents a measure. Distribution of talents was unequal and so was the use of them. What does God really expect from us? How can we make best use of the gifts that God has bestowed on each of us for the good of the world and of the Church? We are reminded that God expects a great deal from us because God sees the glory                                                                    within us.  

                                                            (From Celebrating the Lectionary, Year A)

Prayer

Tender God, refuge of the poor, 

You filled Vincent de Paul with the strength of the apostles 

to work for the salvation of the poor 

and the instruction of the clergy. 

May we who follow the example of his life 

be driven by unceasing charity 

to continue the mission of Your Son in the world.

Feast of Christ the King

As we approach the end of the Liturgical year with the celebration of the Feast of Christ the King on November 26, we are preparing ourselves for celebrating this feast day with a Whole School Mass on November 24th. Early Stage One and Stage One are busy preparing for this celebration and we hope to see you there. 

St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal

This year we are again supporting the St Vincent de Paul Christmas appeal. We are asking families to send in non-perishable food items. These items will be placed in a hamper in your child’s classroom. Each class this year will be working towards donating a complete hamper to the Christmas Appeal. 

      Sacramental Dates 2024

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be held on Monday May 20th 2024. 

This Sacrament is for Catholic children who have completed the Sacrament of Baptism. 

Dates for Reconciliation and First Eucharist will be advised as soon as they have been confirmed. 

Save the Date

Friday November 24 Whole School Mass for the Feast of Christ the King @ 930

Monday December 11 Whole School End of year Mass @ 930

Wednesday December 13 Year Six Graduation Mass @ 6pm

From Our Principal - Mr Brendan Moloney

Dear Families,

At 11am on 11 November 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. The Germans called for an armistice (suspension of fighting) in order to secure a peace settlement. They accepted the allied terms of unconditional surrender.

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month attained a special significance in the post-war years. It became universally associated with the remembrance of those who had died in the war.

Originally known as Armistice Day, it was renamed Remembrance Day after World War Two to commemorate those who were killed in both World Wars. 

Today as we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, we also keep in our prayers in conflicts that continue around the world. We prayer that peace settles in those lands and resolutions are found to these ongoing conflicts.

2024 Enrolments

We continue to accept enrolments for 2024 across K-6, if you know of any families considering the wonderful learning environment we have here at St. Joseph’s please encourage them to come and have a look. Our school truly is a welcoming place that supports all our learners exceptionally well.

End of School Year

As our Term flies by and we speed towards the end of the school year, please keep an eye on our school calendar and communications for the events that will be taking place during this time.

Reports Published via COMPASS Monday 4^th December

2024 Dates

As we look towards 2024 we ask you to please note the following dates. Tuesday 30^th Jan will be our Staff Administration Day, following this students will be booked in to undertake their Maths Assessment Interviews. The start for our classes will then be Friday 2^nd February.

Questacon science Circus

Last week our students were very lucky to have the team from Questacon visit our school and present a very interesting and informative workshop. I am sure that you have seen the photos on Facebook, we have added some to this newsletter for your reference.

God Bless,

Brendan Moloney

Questacon Science Circus

Stage 3 Camp Goodenough

Yesterday our Stage 3 class left to attend a 2 night camp at Camp Goodenough. Plently of fun activities are scheduled in on their itinerary. Some photos are shown.

Sports News

Rugby Day

On the 14th of November the school was invited to an Evans Head rugby day hosted by Evans River. Parents and teachers drove the stage 2/3 kids to Evans Head to compete.

The stage 2 team had 2 great wins and the stage 3 boys won 2 games with Oniika bulldozing through and scoring a great try. The stage 3 girls won 2 games and tied for 3rd. They skipped through the semi finals and won the grand final 6-1. Great job girls. Here's what some of the players thought about the day:

Jack: I liked to score, try and tackle people.

Noah: I liked to score two tries.

Saoirse: I liked tackling people.

Macen: I liked tracking people down,tackling,having fun,working together.

Kyden: I liked smash kids, having fun,tackling people, chasing them down, passing the ball around.

Maddy: I liked tackling people  and winning the games.

Ondrayah: I liked tackling people and winning games.

Riley: I liked working as a team. 

Written by Ruby and Ellie.

General Business

Happy Birthday to the following who have celebrated their birthday since our last newsletter: 

Mr O'Brien, Chloe Carbery

P&F & Canteen News

Huge thank you for supporting our mango fundraiser. We raised $852.00. 

Christmas Carols Night - Thursday 7th December

Attached to this newsletter are tickets for our P&F Christmas raffle. The raffle will be drawn at our Carols night on Thursday 7th December. Tickets are $1.00 each. Any sold or unsold tickets must be returned to school on Monday 4th December.

P&F will he hosting a BBQ on the night, menu options are shown below. These can be purchased on the night, payment is cash only.

Steak Roll $5.00

Sausage Sandwich $3.00

Drinks $2.00

Raffle Tickets $1.00

Canteen News

Leading to the end of year the canteen is starting to run out of stock on some items. 
We are now out of stock for pies, jumpy's, popcorn & sunfruits these will not be avaialable again until next year.

Canteen in Week 10 will be subject to what stock we have left, so please keep an eye out for further updates.

We will be looking for canteen volunteers for next year. If anyone would like to help out please contact the school.

Mission News

First Sunday of Advent Year B

Today we begin the season of Advent, which marks the start of a new liturgical year for the Church. The readings for Sunday Mass are arranged on a three-year cycle. Each year features a different Gospel—Matthew, Mark, or Luke. Readings from the Gospel of John are interspersed throughout all three years. With this year’s first Sunday of Advent, we begin Cycle B of the Lectionary, which focuses our attention on the Gospel of Mark. Today’s passage comes at the conclusion of Jesus’ warnings to his disciples. Jesus emphasizes the need for watchfulness. The Son of Man will come without warning; only the Father knows the exact hour. The disciples must not be caught unprepared when this time comes.

https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/sunday-connection/

Prayer

God of Love,

Your son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us.

He is a sign of your love.

Help us walk in that love during the weeks of Advent,

As we wait and prepare for his coming.

We pray in the name of Jesus, our Savior.

St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal

Don’t forget to send in your non-perishable donation for the St Vincent de paul Christmas Appeal. Each class is working busily to put together a donation for this appeal. 

Sacramental Dates 2024

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be held on Monday March 25th 2024.
This sacrament is for Catholic children who have received the Sacraments of Baptism AND the Sacrament of Confirmation.  The Sacrament of Confirmation will be held on Monday May 20th 2024. This Sacrament is for Catholic children in Year Three and above, who have completed the Sacrament of Baptism.

 The Sacrament of First Eucharist will be held on Sunday September 15th 2024. This Sacrament is for Catholic children who have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Reconciliation. 

Save the Date

Monday December 11 Whole School End of year Mass @ 9:30am

Thursday December 7 Nativity and Carols @5:45pm

Wednesday December 13 Year Six Graduation Mass @ 6:00pm

Student Awards Week 7

From Our Principal - Mr Brendan Moloney

Dear Families,

This week we celebrate the first week of Advent as we prepare for the celebration of Christmas and the birth of our Lord. The beginning of Advent also sees the beginning of the new Church year.

As the school year draws to a rapid end, we ask you to keep in mind the various events that will be taking place as we celebrate the end of the school year and the Christmas season. Next week we have our Carols Evening on Thursday and Friday will be our School Fun Day.

Our final week for the school year will see us celebrate our End of Year Mass on Monday, Year 6 Graduation on Wednesday with the Year 6 Fun Day on Thursday.

Step Up Day will also be held on Monday the 11^th. This provides students the opportunity to move into their new class groups for 2024 and meet their teachers as they begin to outline the expectations and routines for their class.

We look forward to our families joining us for these events.

The last day for students for 2023 is Friday 15^th December.

School Supervision Hours

It has been noted recently that we have a number of children who are attending school very early. Families are reminded that children should not arrive at school before 8.30am as school supervision does not begin before this time. If families need to drop children to school before this time children can be booked into our Before School Care service by contacting Michelle on 0419 600 994.

School Reports

Teachers have been working on completing school reports for Semester 2. These will be published via COMPASS for you to access this coming Monday. These are an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our children and  focus on their continued learning journey and goals.

2024 Start Date

We have some important dates to communicate for the start of the new school year. Families are asked to note that the start date for classes has changed, these dates are as follows:

Tuesday 30^th Jan – Staff Administartion Day (Pupil Free Day)

Wednesday 31^st Jan – Best Start/MAI’s (Individual times to be booked)

Thursday 1^st Feb - Best Start/MAI’s (Individual times to be booked)

Friday 2^nd Feb – Staff Development Day (Pupil Free Day)

 Class for K-6 begin for 2024 on Monday 5^th Feb

 Our OSHC service will be available for the 30^th – 2^nd should families require it. Please contact Michelle to book in on 0419 600 994

 2024 Enrolments

We continue to accept enrolments for 2024 across K-6, if yoy know of any families considering the wonderful learning environment we have her at St. Joseph’s please encourage them to come and have a look. Our school truly is a welcoming place that supports all our learners exceptionally well.

God Bless,

Brendan Moloney

School Garden Report

Some fantastic cherry tomatoes grown by our Stage 1 and Kindergarten students as part of our Walker Learning and Science investigations.

Junior Joey's Term 4

We Look forward to welcoming our 'Junior Joey's' back for Term 4.Places are still available if you would like any more information about Kindergarten for 2024 please contact the office on 66832248.

Sports News

Intensive swimming 2023

Once again this year we will be holding a week of intensive swimming lessons for all students at the Coraki pool.

Instructors from Richmond Valley swimming school will provide 40 minute, intensive swimming sessions for each student.  The first day of these sessions will be on Monday the 13/11/23 and will continue each day until Friday 17/11/23.  A more detailed timetable for these lessons will be sent home closer to the week.
Students will change into swimmers at school before walking to the pool and will change back into school uniform once they return to school.

Students are to bring swimmers, goggles, towel etc at the beginning of the week. These can remain at school for the week and be taken home again at the completion of the program, on Friday.

Costs and permission for this program will be sent home as a compass event in the next few days.

Rugby 7's Day

On Thursday the 12th of October Stage 2 and Stage 3 went to Byron to represent the school at rugby union. At 9:00am the Stage 3 players got in their uniform and got ready to quickly hop off the bus to play their first game. Stage 2 and 3 hopped on the bus and travelled to Byron. The Stage 2s games were against Holy Family, St James Yamba and Lindisfarne. The Stage 3 games were against Holy Family and Broadwater. Then we hopped on the bus and went back to school in time for pick up. 

By Ruby and Maddy  

Stage 3 Ondreyah:  Said she liked tackling.  

Stage 3 Ellie: Said she liked meeting new people. 

 Stage 3 Jojo: Said it was really fun. 

Stage 2 Jack:  Said he liked playing against other schools.

Stage 2 Taylor: Said it was fun.

Stage 2 Noah: Said tackling was fun.

Library News

Dear Parent/Carer,  

We are delighted to let you know about an education resource that is available to your child  at home as part of our subscription with Story Box Library.  

Your child can enjoy favourite stories, read aloud by fabulous storytellers, at home as well  as at our centre.  

Reading aloud to children, in particular by diverse and engaging storytellers, greatly  improves language and literacy skills, especially in the early years of a child’s development.  Story Box Library is committed to supporting and engaging the practice of storytelling. It is  intended for use as a complementary form of delivering the precious experience of being  read aloud to, in order to improve children’s lives. Connecting children with literature through  the complementary medium of film, providing a vibrant, interactive experience via a diverse  range of storytellers sharing the best of our local children’s picture books.  

To access Story Box Library at home:  

1) Visit ​www.storyboxlibrary.com.au 

2) Choose Log In from the top right corner of the screen 

3) Log in using the username and password provided below 

4) Enjoy the library of stories on any device with internet connection  

5) Alternatively, you can also download the free App version for  Apple & Andriod Devices

USERNAME:  lismore13

PASSWORD: sbl427

Please note the following features:  

• Story Box Library regularly adds new stories, so is an ever-growing library ● Wide range of stories for 3-5 year olds, as well as stories for primary-aged students ● Resources accompany each story, including Activity Time - providing creative opportunities that further engage children with stories 
• Captions can be turned on or off for each story 
• Includes a growing collection of Auslan translated stories 
• Story Box Library is a safe online space free from advertising 

General Business

Happy Birthday to the following who have celebrated their birthday since our last newsletter: 

Mrs Maginnity, Ondreyah Hippi, Jakob Brammah

P&F & Canteen News

Mango Orders and Payment must be in Tuesday 24th October.

Mango Delivery will be the week of the 4th December.