St Joseph's Catholic School - Mundingburra eNewsletter

From the Principal

Dear Parents/Caregivers

I write this last newsletter item for Term 3 after the St Joseph’s Showcase and Concert event for Year 4, 5 and 6. What a wonderful display of learning, with the added bonus of the Concert’s entertainment value. Well done to all students and staff involved, it would be hard not to have a great day after this morning’s event. It was also pleasing to see the large number of parents and grandparents attend and witness them engage with their child in the classroom. Students were proudly showing their school work to parents, with explanations of what they had been learning throughout the term. It is with great anticipation that I look forward to tomorrow’s Showcase and Concert event for our Prep and Year 1,2 and 3 students.

Last Friday and Saturday I attended a Diocesan Assembly at the Holy Spirit School Hall. This Assembly was organised by the Catholic Diocese of Townsville, with the majority of Assembly Members being from parishes. Each parish was invited to send a designated number of parishioners with their priests or parish coordinators. Catholic school principals were also invited, as their leadership role has a vital connection to the local parish. There were people from Palm Island to the Mount Isa Region, and from the Ingham region to the Whitsundays.

The Diocesan Assembly is the next step in the Becoming New in Christ journey. It is a continuation of the diocesan-wide refocus on the essential purpose of the parish and its mission.

Throughout the year, parishes have been attending their own Parish Assemblies for the purpose of reflection and conversation around the Belong, Believe, Become ‘keys’. The aim of the Diocesan Assembly is parish renewal, through building on the collated insights which came from each parish after meeting and reflecting together. From the Diocesan Assembly process, Bishop Timothy Harris wants to be able to identify key common directions as a framework to guide the next steps for our parishes in the Becoming New in Christ journey. What is impacting upon our parishes’ priorities and values, planning and strategies, commitments and actions?

As a school principal, being part of this process provided many insights. The Catholic school plays a very important role in parish renewal, as the religious life of the school often provides a direct link to the mission and vision of the Church for many families. Our schools offer students experiences that will enable them to enter into a personal relationship with the Risen Christ as members of the Catholic community. This work is best not done alone, but in a partnership between the school, its staff, the parents, the priests, the parish community and the broader parish community.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our families a fantastic holiday break, and hope each one of you finds some time to relax and enjoy the company of family and friends.

Have a wonderful week.

God Bless

Tracy

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APRE News

Well, we have made it. Week 10 Term 3 and what a wonderful start to the week.

Mrs Herlihy, Mrs Connell and 2B led this week’s assembly with a beautiful liturgy on Creation. The children read beautifully about how the world is our responsibility. They led the whole school in singing about God’s Creation and how we are such an important part of it but we need to look after it. Thank you 2B for a very important message.

We had some very special visitors at our Assembly on Monday. Constable Chris Fenton was inducted as our own very special St. Joseph's Adopt-a-Cop. Thank you to Constable Fenton for taking on this role and we look forward to seeing you around the school. Constable Fenton joined in our Creation songs and our School song. What a great start.

On Tuesday 21st September at midday join the whole world in a Minute of Silence to acknowledge International Day of Peace.

2021 Theme: Recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.

The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.

International Day of Peace Youth Observance

Friday, 17 September 2021, 10:00-11:30 a.m. EDT

A youth observance for the 2021 International Day of Peace will take place online on 17 September 2021 at 10:00 -11:30 a.m. EDT, with the participation of UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Messengers of Peace and students from around the world.

Friday, 17 September 2021, 3:00-3:30 p.m. EDT

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the President of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly Abdulla Shahid will celebrate the International Day of Peace (21 September) in the Peace Garden at United Nations Headquarters by ringing the Peace Bell and observing a minute of silence. The Ceremony will also be participated by H.E. Mr. Ishikane Kimihiro, Permanent Representative of Japan.

Join hearts across the globe in praying for peace and harmony.

Thank you

As we end this Term, thank you to all our school community for the wonderful support that you have shown over the past few months. We have really appreciated your kindness and thoughtfulness. We wish you a very happy, safe and peaceful holiday and look forward to seeing you in Term 4

Please keep in your prayers the families, friends and staff of St Joseph’s who are facing difficult times.

Upcoming events

Week 10, Term 3

Thursday 16 September

Prep to 3 Showcase - Classrooms will be open to parents at 8:30am. Presentation of Dances/Eisteddford items at 9:15am in the undercover area, including Year 2 poems.

Friday 17 September

LAST DAY OF TERM 3

Week 1, Term 4

TERM 4 COMMENCES

Information for Parents

Term 3 School fees are now overdue for payment. Please finalise any outstanding amounts as soon as possible.

Term 4 commences on Tuesday 5 October.

Tuckshop helpers needed....

If you are able to help in our busy school tuckshop, even for a short period of time, please contact Jeannine on

mob: 0407 578 105

Crazy Camel Fundraiser

Library News

Monday, we celebrated the famous literacy icon… Roald Dahl, with students enjoying quiz activities at lunchtime in the library, searching through many of his fabulous books and having lots of fun!!

The Library has been a busy and energetic literacy and numeracy hub,
with specialist teaching lessons for all classes from Prep to 6!!
Miss Di Bella teaching Grade 4 about the First Fleet
in an entertaining way with students, creating a wanted poster of a
convict and describing them! Mrs Lane, working in collaborative groups
to plan a fun day out using timetables, converting 24hr time and creating
a timeline.

In the Library

LOOKING FOR AN EBOOK OR AUDIO BOOK OVER THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ?? Try our Sora eBook App!!!!

Firstly, access our school Destiny Discover link on our school library site, then checkout our the eBooks app link Sora Overdrive.

Open the Sora icon and choose the ACEN Member Collection, then use your school user name and password to log in OR use the ‘How to log into Sora App’!!

Find eBooks and audio books to borrow and read on your laptop and tablet during the holidays and never be without a book to read!!

Also, don’t forget to visit your local Citlibraries
(https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities-and-recreation/libraries/using-your-library ) and checkout any programs they have, or just take the time to read and relax in a wonderful atmosphere!! P.s. ‘Let’s Talk About Books’ will return in Term 4.
Happy Holidays and Happy Reading from us all at the library!!!!!!

Parish News

Star Student's

Congratulations to the following students:

Prep A Stars are Rachael for always giving her best effort to learn and complete tasks. Elliott for his much improved participation and contributions to our lessons. Special Mention: Thank you to all Prep A for another wonderful term, your enthusiasm and work efforts. I hope all families have a happy and safe holiday.

Prep B is a Star Class for their hard work and positive attitude during a busy term. We are very proud of all your efforts. We wish all of the Prep children and their families a happy and safe holiday.

1A’s Star Student’s this week are Tyler and Mila for their ongoing hard work at MiniLit. Their diligence and dedication does not go unnoticed and is paying off in their reading and writing in the classroom. Special Mention to Stella for her outstanding efforts on her maths assessment on data.

1B’s Star Student is Kade for working hard to do his best and checking for understanding. Special Mentions to Quinn, Everly and Matthew for always following instructions the first time. Well done!

2A is a Star Class for their hard work and enthusiasm on Pirate Day! Thank you for an outstanding term.

2B is a Star Class this week for their great enthusiasm and hard work this term.

3A is a Star Class this week for following classroom expectations and being very productive for our relief teacher, Mr McGowan. Well done 3A!

3B is a Star Class this week for their great enthusiasm and hard work this term.I am very proud of you!

4A’s Star Student is Amber for consistently applying herself across all learning areas and always having a positive attitude towards learning. Special Mention to Chelsea, Madisson, Oscar H and Charlie for always approaching learning with enthusiasm.

4B’s Star Student is Charlotte for her amazing effort and fantastic writing in her Informative text about the life cycle and survival of a turtle. Special Mention to Annabelle, Bree, Dayley, Charlotte, Harper and Andie who always start their day calmly and organised.

5A’s Star Student is Mia M for working hard on her assessment tasks to add in the required details. Special Mention to Makayla, Chase, Milly, Georgia, Phoebe and Hannah for their great results with their Geography assessment.

5B has two Star Students this week. Well done to both Hugo and Ned. These young gentlemen have produced some excellent work during recent assessment. They both enjoy a challenge and are willing to give anything a go inside and outside of the classroom. Great work men.

6A Star Student is Maddi. Maddi is our Star Student this week because she always takes independent work seriously. Maddi works to the best of her ability at all times.

Special Mentions go to 6A and 6B. Stand year 6. All of Year 6 deserve a special mention as they have worked consistently well together in all collaborative work tasks this year, across quite a few subjects. These include Digital Design, Digital Technology, Science, Math rotations and many more. This group work skill of collaboration is not only needed at school it is also a great skill to take with them for future endeavours. Many of these students have also participated in many extra curricula activities this term and still managed to keep up with their class work and end of term assessments. Well done Year 6.

6B’s Star Student is Ella for consistently attaining 100% on her spelling tests for almost the whole term. Keep up the amazing spelling!

Community Events

Centacare

Need to talk?

Centacare NQ is available for FREE and confidential counselling sessions to Parents and Staff of St Joseph’s Mundingburra as part of Townsville Catholic Education’s Employee Assistance Program.

Centacare NQ is located at 410 Ross River Road, Cranbrook and is open 8.30am-5pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8.30-7.30pm Tuesday, 8.30am- 4.30pm Friday and Saturday availability by appointment.

Please call 1300 672 273 to book in a session or visit www.centacarenq.org.au 