Term 2 Week 10 Newsletter 2024

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

It seems another term has come and gone in the blink of an eye. Welcome to Week 10 of Term 2 and the countdown to school holidays.

The week began with a whole school Liturgy for NAIDOC Week (which St Joseph’s Mundingburra is celebrating this week), a time dedicated to recognising and honouring the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme, ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, loud and proud’, honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture - with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our students have been engaging in various activities that deepen their understanding and appreciation of Indigenous cultures. From cooking sessions and face painting to craft and origami activities, it is heartwarming to see the enthusiasm and respect our students have shown when taking part in these activities. A big thank you to Mrs Bortignon and all staff volunteers who are helping to make NAIDOC Week a memorable experience for everyone. A special thank you to Mrs Adeleah Evans and Mrs Lena Cole for their contribution to our celebrations this week.

Our annual Athletics Carnival was a great day for all involved, and we were certainly blessed with the weather. It was wonderful to see our students display enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and determination, with healthy competition evident at every event. Congratulations to all the participants and a heartfelt thank you to Miss Duyvestyn, our Joey’s staff and the parent / carer volunteers who made this day possible. Your hard work and organisation ensured a smooth and enjoyable day for everyone.

Last night a number of students took an important step in their spiritual journey by participating in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The night was an opportunity for reflection, forgiveness, and spiritual growth. We are grateful to Mrs Taylor, Mrs Plant, Mrs Bortignon, Mrs Cornish and the parish team for supporting our students as they received this special sacrament.

As we look forward to the upcoming school holidays, I encourage everyone to take this time to rest and recharge. It has been a busy term, and the break will provide a much-needed opportunity for families, students and staff alike to relax and spend quality time with family and friends.

Wishing everyone a safe, enjoyable and blessed holiday. We look forward to welcoming you back refreshed and ready for another big term, one which will include our Centenary Celebrations on the 22 - 25 August.

Enjoy the rest of your week. 

God Bless

Tracy

APRE News

2024 Prayer Theme: Blessed to Serve

Bear with one another, help one another, and ever strive to serve God in a generous spirit. ~Mary MacKillop

Sacramental Program 

A reminder for families that our next lesson will take place next term on Sunday 14th July. This lesson will focus on Confirmation. 

Once again this year we would like to collect items for the St Vincent DePaul Winter Appeal. If you are able to help, your donations would be greatly appreciated. During winter especially, material donations such as food, warm clothing and blankets are needed. When donating please ensure blankets and warm clothes are in new and clean condition. 

Assemblies

Our assembly is held on Monday morning at 8:45am in our Shelter Shed. Parents, families and friends are all welcome to join us. Our next assembly will be: 

Week 1: No Assembly 

Week 2: 3A Love One Another

Week 3: 2A Catholic Education Week

Christian Meditation will take place each 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!  

End of Term Prayer

Loving Father,

as we come to the end of another term

we turn to you in confidence

and place any difficult relationships

into the healing hands of Jesus, your Son.

May the holiday be for us a time of rest and recreation

to help restore us and re-create us

in your image and likeness, as we enjoy

more of the love and presence of our families,

on whom we ask your blessing.

Amen. 

May God’s blessing be with you, have a wonderful week. 

Peta.

Staffing

Our dedicated School Officer, Melanie, will be leaving us after 10 wonderful years of service. Melanie has been an invaluable member of our team and will be greatly missed. We are thrilled for her as she embarks on an exciting new journey as an Educator/Early Years Teacher at St Paul's Lutheran Early Learning Centre. We wish Melanie all the best in this new role!

Our Year 6 Teacher, Brianna Weinheimer, is going on maternity leave. We are overjoyed for her and wish her all the best during this exciting time. We can't wait to meet her baby and look forward to welcoming her back in the future.

Additionally, our Guidance Counsellor, Amelia, will be taking leave for the rest of the year. Amelia has been a tremendous support to our students and she will be sorely missed. We hope to have her return in 2025.

The Joey's Way

From the Office

School Fees

Term 2 school fees are now overdue.

Please ensure prompt payment is made. 

School Musical 

If your child has committed to participating in the school musical, a $50 fee must be paid to the office by Friday, 21st June 2024. 

If you have any questions regarding the musical please email Miss Di Bella. 

Dental Van

Please complete Dental Forms and return them to the school office or register online using the QR code as soon as possible. The Dental Van will be arriving early next term. 

Centenary Celebrations

School Hats for Sale!

Great news...you can now order school hats through Flexischools just like a tuckshop order! Students will receive their hats throughout the day. Please note that stock is currently limited 🧢🎉

Athletics Carnival

What a fantastic Athletics Carnival we had! A huge thank you to Miss D for organizing the event, and to all the staff and parents who assisted on the day! Congratulations to Gordon House for taking first place, followed by MacKillop and then Norris. Congratulations to our Queen of the Track, Layla B, and King of the Track, Jack M. Well done to everyone who participated!

You can find more photos on our Facebook page! 

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Library News

NATIONAL NAIDOC WEEK 

This week our library has been celebrating National NAIDOC Week, celebrating and recognizing the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, their culture and history.  NAIDOC Week is usually celebrated on the first week in July. Mrs Luton has focused on concepts of Aboriginal culture with reading and explaining Indigenous Dreamtime from the many traditional stories, from the Dreamtime by amazing Indigenous Authors and Illustrators. 

READERS CUP COMPETITION 

Last week our Readers Cup Team competed in the Readers Cup Competition.  It was a fantastic night with out excited Team participating and loving the challenge of answering questions and competing against other Townsville Regional Teams.  Congratulations to our Readers Cup St Joseph’s Team, for all your dedication in reading and competing!!  

SORA eBOOK APP:

Open 24/7 borrow at any time, so St Joseph’s students can continue to borrow eBooks or audio books over the holidays or whenever.

Access:

Go to school Destiny Discover link on our school library site.

Click on the Sora icon.

Choose ACEN Member Collection

Log into Sora – you are ready to borrow!

STORY BOX LIBRARY

Listen to the Story Box Library Collection.

TOWNSVILLE CITILIBRARIES

Reading, borrowing and program activities are available over the school holidays. Link:  https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities-and-recreation/libraries  for more information.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB ISSUE 4

Scholastic Orders Issue 4, are on their way and should arrive by end of week.  Orders will be dispatched to students as soon as possible. 

OVERDUE BOOKS FROM TERM 1

Thank you to all the students and parents who have been able to return overdue books.

Please contact the library at anytime if you have any enquiries regarding overdues.

THIS WEEK SORA EHUB CLUB GROUP -  this Thursday 1.10pm!! See you there!!  

WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY NEXT IN TERM 3

BOOK WEEK 2024 – ‘READING IS MAGIC’ Theme:

CBCA Shortlisted books in focus

Book Week activities

Book Week Parade date change (earlier date due to 100^th Centenary) Monday 12^th August 2024

There will be more information on our Book Parade and Book Week in Term 3.

“A word is a small magic, a spell that can unlock the world.” Jane Yolen

Have a safe and happy reading holiday!!

Great Barrier Reef Aquarium

Our school is supporting the community call to rebuild our beloved Great Barrier Reef Aquarium (formally Reef HQ). The Great Barrier Reef Aquarium is Australia’s national education centre of the Great Barrier Reef and across more than three decades has inspired and educated our students, built community pride and profile for our city, been a global leader in marine science, and generated more than $400M in economic contribution to our local economy.  

With the Aquarium at risk of not reopening without full Federal Government funding, Townsville Enterprise has started a community petition and we call on our school community to take a minute support this >> Petition · Save Townsville's Reef HQ Aquarium - Australia · Change.org. Our nation’s greatest natural asset deserves a home to showcase our cities' world leading education and science.

Inclusive Education Matters

Where can I go for help?

Uniting Care is the NDIS partner for early childhood supporting young children and their families to access early intervention and support for children aged under 5 with developmental delays or under 7 with a diagnosed disability. If you have any concerns about your child’s social skills and interactions, their movement both during indoor and outdoor play experiences, how they are developing their skills to care for themselves and communicate their needs and wants - then Uniting Care can help.  Parents can contact Uniting Care for a free confidential discussion and assist you in accessing early intervention and support for your child.  Your child does not need a formal diagnosis of a disability to seek support from Uniting Care.  You can contact Uniting Care on 1800 543 354.

Child Development Services (CDS) provides support and services to children aged 0-8 years with developmental delays or disabilities.  They work in partnership with families to facilitate and provide early intervention services/supports available in the community.  Children can be referred to CDS by their parent/carer, doctor, child health nurse, child care educator or school. Referral forms are available from Child Health Reception, Kirwan Health Campus or can be downloaded.

https://www.townsville.health.qld.gov.au/services/community-health/child-youth-and-family-health-service/ 

For more information phone 4433 9000 or email tsv-kirwan-child-health-bookings@health.qld.gov.au

Guidance Counsellors

With school holidays coming up, it is a good idea to start discussions with your child/ren about online gaming, as we see an increase in screen time during holidays. This School TV resource discusses things to be aware of when your child/ren are gaming online.

Young people might have a lot of fun playing online games, but parents and carers need to make sure they empower their child to make wise decisions and help them manage the risks. Numerous games can help your child become more coordinated, adept at problem-solving and multitasking, and help them develop social skills through online interaction with other players. However, it's also critical to comprehend what may go wrong and what might be harmful to your child. Carers need to play an active role in understanding and being aware of what their young person is playing online and who they are interacting with.

https://sjmbtsv.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/online-gaming

Junior Engineers

Awards For Excellence in Art Design

P&F News

A huge thank you to our P&F President, Kerin Boyes who organised a Raffle to support Emmett Dollisson in his battle with Leukemia. Kerin sold tickets at our Athletics Carnival and together our school community raised $541.00 for Emmett. 

Thank you to Fiona & Jason Smith for their generous donation of the coffee machine that was included in the prize. 

If you would like to read more about Emmett's journey or donate please click the link below.

The P&F Pie Drive is open for orders, featuring a delightful selection of pies and sweet treats from Three Loaves Bakehouse. Order through Flexi-School now to support our P&F and school! 🍩🥧

Orders close on Tuesday, 2nd July and will be ready for collection on Thursday, 25th July. 

Please know we have taken Flexi-School fees into consideration and lowered the price of pies, cronuts & lamingtons accordingly.  

Mass Times

Parish Mass Times

Wednesday 7.00am

Friday 7.00am

Saturday 5.00pm

Sunday 7.30am