7th November, Week 4, Term 4

From Our Principal - Mr Brendan Moloney

Dear Families,

Term 4 seems to be flying past at a rapid rate as we are coming to the end of Week 4 already. We are currently well into our planning for 2025, this process will take some time as we work to create the best structures to support all our students to be successful.

Class numbers are an important component of this planning process. If you know of families who are considering enrolling at St Joseph’s, we ask you to get them to come in and have a look. This will provide them the opportunity to have a look around, ask questions and get a feel for the wonderfully supportive learning environment that we have here. Currently, we have availability in all our classes.

Cross Country

Congratulations to all our students who participated in our school cross country last week. While everyone put in a huge effort to complete the course, the most pleasing part of this event was the way our students supported and encouraged each other throughout the races.

Stage 3 Camp

We welcome back Stage 3 after their Brisbane camp experience. Looking at the photos they have had a wonderful time and have seen many attractions in the area.

A massive thank you to Mr Maslen, Mrs Campbell, and Mr Farr, who took time away from their families to make the camp possible for our students.

PUPIL Free Day

Friday 15^th of November will be a staff development day with all staff being off-site. Should parents require Out of School Hours Care, please contact Mel to book them in for this day.

End of Year Dates

Please be aware of the dates that we have in our calendar and published in the newsletter. The last day for students for the 2024 school year will be Wednesday 18^th December.

OSHC Service

Keep an eye out for the flyer with dates and activities for our OSHC Vacation Care period. The service will be available throughout the holidays except the two-week closed period over Christmas and New Years, from Monday 23^rd Dec to Friday 3^rd Jan.

God Bless,

Brendan Moloney

Student Awards - Week 3

Mission News

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sitting across from the offering box, he was observing how the crowd tossed money in for the collection. Many of the rich were making large contributions. One poor widow came up and put in two small coins—a measly two cents. Jesus called his disciples over and said, “The truth is that this poor widow gave more to the collection than all the others put together. All the others gave what they’ll never miss; she gave extravagantly what she couldn’t afford—she gave her all.”

The Month of the Rosary

On Thursday October 31st we celebrated the Month of the Rosary as a school. Stage Three led the other students in learning about the history of the Rosary and making a Rosary chain to represent 1 decade of the Rosary. 

Socktober

We also celebrated Catholic Mission on October 31st by raising money for and learning about the Caring Centre in Mongolia. 

Congratulations to our penalty Shoot out competition winners Ewan, AJ, Jakob and Aliarnah and our Crazy Sock competition winners Pip, Iza, Indie, Miss Youman and Mrs Verrall. A big congratulations goes to our Goalie of the day winner Mr Moloney.

Save the Date

Monday November 11- Remembrance Day Liturgy 10:45

Friday November 22- Mass for the Feast of Christ the King

Monday December 9- End of Year Mass

Monday December 16- Year 6 Graduation Mass

Sports News

Cross Country results - 2024

11’s 

1st - Kyden Bolt, 2nd Noah Moran

1st - Chloe Carbery

10’s 

1st - Blake Charters, 2nd - Chase Campbell, 3rd - Jack Powell

1st - Philippa Maher, 2nd - Katie Eastwood, 3rd - Lolly Allen

9’s

1st - Jakob Brammah, 2nd - Braxton Gollan, 3rd - Tokobi Tucker

8’s 

1st - Bodhi Billett

1st - Indie Verrall

7’s

1st - Flynn Grande, 2nd - Leo Verrall, 3rd - Aries Edge-Ford

1st - Kelsi Rayner

6’s 

1st - William Gollan, 2nd - Ewan Torrens

1st - Aialah Kapeen, 2nd - Violet Hicks, 3rd - Alia Sharma

5’s

1st - Tyler Carbery, 2nd - Tenchi Tucker

Library News

Displays for Week 5 and 6 are 'spooky' books and literature.

Have a lovely week.

Mrs Verrall

Stage 3 Camp

Stage 3 departed early Monday morning, with Day 1 spent visiting QLD Museum & QLD Art Gallery

Day 2, Australia Zoo 

Day 3, Visit to the Botanic gardens & Planetarium

General Business

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

Ewan Torrens, Mr Moloney, Braxton Gollan, Flynn Grande

P&F & Canteen News

We are still seeking volunteers on a Wednesday, if you are able to help out please contact the office. 

Hot Dogs have been added to the canteen menu for the rest of the year, $3.50

This Friday 8th November, the Canteen will be offering a special menu item of homemade pizzas, $5.00 Orders can be placed on Compass.

Christmas Carol Night, Thursday 12th December, we would love some volunteers on the night to assist with the BBQ/drinks & raffle sales, could you please let Donna know if you are able to assist.