St Joseph's Catholic School - Mundingburra eNewsletter

Acknowledgement of Country

We respectfully acknowledge the past and present traditional owners of this land on which we stand, the Wulgurukaba and neighbouring Bindal people who are the custodians. We pray that we can walk together to a better future.

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Carers, Staff and Students

I hope this Newsletter finds everyone well and also enjoying the final term of the year. I am writing this Newsletter item from Brisbane, where myself and a number of other staff from Queensland Catholic schools are attending a week-long theological course facilitated by ACU (Australian Catholic University). The course explores contemporary theology in the area of Catholic school identity, focusing on the theology, methodology and pedagogy of the ECSI (Enhancing Catholic School Identity) Project. Attention is on how this project can support the continuing enhancement of Catholic Identity within our respective schools. While it has been an enriching experience from which I have gained a deeper understanding of the work which needs to be undertaken in this space, I am looking forward to returning to school and partaking in the daily routines of school life at St Joseph’s Mundingburra.

This Friday 28th October is World Teacher’s Day. Celebrated annually on the last Friday in October, World Teachers' Day is an opportunity to celebrate and thank Queensland teachers for their important role in our communities and for the positive impact they have on the lives of students. There is no doubt that being an educator is a demanding job and while it can come with frustrations, the rewards are huge – witnessing a student unlock the joy of reading, supporting a student as they overcome their barriers to learning or simply observing their developing maturity as both learners and contributors to their community.

I am extremely proud of and grateful for the staff we have at St Joseph’s Mundingburra. With their particular strengths and capabilities, they not only provide a safe and nurturing classroom environment where students are known, but also an orderly learning space so students can learn and reach potential. On many occasions I have been witness to the opportunities our staff provide to students both inside the classroom and out. Our students do not miss out when it comes to participation in a wide variety of both curricular and extracurricular activities. Please join me in celebrating our St Joseph’s staff this Friday. Pope Francis puts it particularly well:

"Let us thank all those who teach in Catholic Schools. Educating is an act of love; it is like giving life." Pope Francis

While I will not be there in person, I will certainly be there in spirit. As has become tradition, Townsville Catholic Education will be providing cheesecakes for staff to enjoy during the morning tea break.

Enjoy the rest of your week.

God bless
Tracy

APRE News

Open Your Heart

Be a Gift of Love and Compassion for

One Another Mary MacKillop

On Monday we held our annual Mission Stalls which were organised and run by our Year 6 students and teachers to raise funds to support the important work of Catholic Missions. It was wonderful to have Thomas and Helen Tarletin from Catholic Missions join us for the morning. The students had lots of fun participating in a variety of activities. This year we finished our day with a sausage sizzle. Thank you to all of our families for your generous donations, in particular the Harper family for their donation of the sausages. They were delicious!

This week we have also started holding our Socktober Shootouts at lunch times. The children have been having a lot of fun! Thank you to Mrs Plant for organising and helping classes to make their Socktober balls.

All Saints and All Souls Day

Tuesday 1st November is All Saints Day
On this day we remember all of those who have died and gone to heaven.
Wednesday 2nd November is All Souls Day
On this day we remember all those who are part of the Church - those who have died and are with God, and those of us still here on earth. We ask for God’s comfort and peace in times of sadness and loss.
As a family, you could light a candle and say a prayer, for your loved ones who have died, either at home, at Church or online. Visit goo.gl/qyQDqK to light a candle and write a prayer intention online.

Gracious and loving God, you love us and care for us more than we can ever know. Give us peace when our hearts are heavy, and help us to rejoice in the knowledge that our loved ones are with you forever. Amen

Christian Meditation

Christian Meditation will take place on Thursday morning at 8:00am in the Library. Meditation is a form of sacred and silent prayer, known as prayer of the heart. It is a lovely way to start the day! Parents are welcome to attend.

Assembly

Assemblies take place in the Shelter Shed on Monday mornings at 8:40am. Our week 5 Assembly will be hosted by 2A. This will be our Grandparent’s assembly.

Our week 6 Assembly will be hosted by 3B. This assembly will be the launch of our St Vincent De Paul Christmas appeal here at St Josephs.

Remembrance Day Liturgy

We will be holding our Remembrance Day Liturgy in Week 6 on Friday 11th November at 2:15pm.

May God’s blessing be with you all, Peta

The Joey's Way

Diary Dates

Day for Daniel

From the Office

Term 4 Fees have been issued. Fees and any outstanding balances are due for payment by Friday 11th November.

Please check junk or spam folders or contact the office if you have not received your invoice.

Is your child absent from school? Please notify the office via

emailing absent@sjmbtsv.catholic.edu.au
calling the office and leaving a message at the absent option
parent/guardian can note the absence through Compass

A text message will go out at 9.30am to any parents whose child is marked absent without an explanation. Please reply to this text using one of the above methods. If your child arrives after 8.30am, they must pass through the office for a late pass so that if the role has been marked at the classroom, office staff can make the ammendment for the arrival. We thank parents for assisting with this. Roles are marked promptly at 8.30am on Mondays due to assembly - students are required to collect a late pass before moving to assembly if they are late.

Parent's Business Directory

If you would like to be a part of our Parent's Business Directory please send the following information to our school email.

enquiries@sjmbtsv.catholic.edu.au

Company Name
Description
Contact Name
Telephone
Mobile
Address
Email
Website

We will compile the information we receive and this will then be on our school website for all to access. We thank you for your participation.

Star Students

Year 1 Save the Dates

Bimbi Wadja

We are learning about Australian animals and their habitats. Using playdough we made our own creations of Aussie animals. We also used nature items that we had collected including branches, leaves and bark.

In the coming weeks will be starting our Indigenous Christmas activities. This Thursday will be gum leaves painted by students to make a Christmas wreath.

Library News - Book Fair

Once again, St Joseph’s Library are hosting our usual fabulous‘Book Fair 2022.’ Parents, grandparents and students are all welcome.

Flyers were sent out to parents on Monday, with an invitation to visit our Book Fair. Posters have been placed around the school advertising our super bookstore COMING NEXT WEEK!

These flyers can be used for ideas to purchase books, if parents are unable to visit the library next week. Students next week will view the bookstore and have a chance to preview some books they may be interested in purchasing and may fill in a “My Wish List” to take home. Payments may be made with this form.

OPENING TIMES

Date: 31 OCTOBER – 03 NOVEMBER 2022
Place: Our St Joseph’s Library
Times: Monday to Thursday
8.00 - 8.30 am
2.45 - 3.30 pm

Come and explore the bookstore for the various genres, nonfiction, graphic novels and fiction books available.

All payments will be purchased through the online Book Fair platform by card, from your pop-up
bookstore in the St Joseph’s Library, or from your own home.

Book Fairs are an exciting fun event for everyone and are a great opportunity to engage children in building and developing a love of books and literature.

Thanking you in anticipation of your generous support as every book purchased, generates earning points for the school.

Come and enjoy the Fair. Happy Reading!!