2025 TM 4 WK 1
From the Principal
Welcome back to Term 4! It has been a joy to see the students return this week with smiles on their faces, full of energy and ready for the exciting term ahead. Term 4 is always a special time in our school year being a time of celebration, reflection, and growth as we move towards the end of 2025.
We look forward to sharing many memorable moments with you and your families in the coming weeks.
Staff Development Day
We began the term with a valuable professional learning session focused on Safety Intervention Training. This training supports our ongoing commitment to student wellbeing and ensures our staff are equipped with the latest strategies to support all learners in a safe and respectful environment.
Book Fair Success
What a fantastic way to start the term! Thank you to everyone who supported our Book Fair. There was such excitement in the air as students explored new books, made wish lists, and shared their love of reading. Your support helps us grow our school library and foster a lifelong love of reading in our students.
School Community Council AGM
A sincere thank you to all who attended our recent School Community Council AGM. Your involvement is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to working together to continue building a vibrant and connected school community.
Grandparents Day - Wednesday, October 22
We warmly invite all grandparents and special friends to join us on Wednesday, October 22, for our Grandparents Day Celebration.
What’s Happening:
- 10:00 AM - Grandparents Day Mass at St Joseph’s Church
- 10:45 AM - Classroom visits
- 11:05 AM - Shared morning tea (please bring a small plate if you wish)
This is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate the important role grandparents play in our children’s lives. We hope to see many of our extended family members there.
Kindergarten Enrolments for 2026
Kindergarten may still be a little way off, but enrolments for 2026 are open. If you or someone you know has a child starting school in 2026, please contact the school office. We welcome families to book a tour and learn more about what makes St Joseph’s a special place to begin a learning journey.
Leadership Speeches
Leadership speeches will take place in Week 6, so Year 5 students should begin drafting and practising over the coming weeks. We are excited to hear from our future leaders!
Best of Luck to Our Sporting Teams!
We wish our Small Schools Athletics Relay Team and all students participating in the Boorowa Touch and Netball Carnival the very best of luck next week!
We are always proud of the way our students represent St Joseph’s, demonstrating great teamwork, sportsmanship, and school spirit. We know you will make us proud!
Upcoming Dates & Reminders
🔁 Regular Weekly Events:
- Mondays - Music Lessons (individual tutoring available)
- Tuesdays & Thursdays - Breakfast Club
- Tuesday mornings - Conron Coffee Store lunch orders due
- Thursday mornings - Unwind Cafe lunch orders due
🗓️ Key Dates:
- Tuesday, October 21 - Years 2/3/4 MPS Visit
- Wednesday, October 22 - Grandparents Day (See details above)
- Thursday, October 23 - School Assembly at 2:40 PM (Note date change)
- Friday, October 24 - Boorowa Touch & Netball Competition
- Wednesday, October 29 - Kindergarten Transition Program begins
Summer Uniform Reminder
Just a reminder that all students are expected to wear their full summer uniform in Term 4. If you need assistance with uniforms or have any questions, please contact the school office.
A Final Word
As we begin our final term together this year, we are reminded of the strong community spirit that makes St Joseph’s so special. Thank you for your ongoing support, partnership, and trust.
“Let all that you do be done in love.” - 1 Corinthians 16:14
We look forward to another term of learning, growth, and joyful celebration with you all.
Warm regards,Chelsea Harveyson & Danielle McFarlane
Co-Acting Principals
REC News
This week at St Joseph’s Church, Deacon Joe spoke about the importance of gratitude. This was prompted by the story in the Gospel reading about the ten lepers.
In this story, ten ill people were noticed by Jesus as he travelled on the border between two regions, Samaria and Galilee. He advised them to go to their priests and as they turned to leave, they were cleansed. At that time, one, and only one, of these people returned to Jesus and thanked him.
Source: https://sundayschoolzone.com/bible-story/jesus-healed-10-lepers/ Tim 3:14-4:2; Luke 18: 1-8
The story of the ten lepers reminds us of the importance of recognising God’s work in our lives and taking time to give thanks. Being grateful for the blessings we receive is an important virtue. Gratitude is more than saying “thank you”; it’s an attitude that reminds us that everything we have is a gift from God. When we practice gratitude, we become more aware of God’s presence in our daily lives and respond with joy, humility, and generosity.
One simple idea for reminding ourselves to practice gratitude is by using a gratitude journal. By noticing and naming moments for which we can be grateful, we can learn to develop a habit of thankfulness that strengthens our relationship with God and with others.
Gratitude can lead us then to action. As an individual or a community, we can look for ways to express our thankfulness by serving others. Whether through an appreciative smile, a letter of appreciation, an act of generosity or a simple act of kindness, our goal would be to show that a thankful heart is a generous heart.
I invite you to join me in this journey of making gratitude part of daily home life — share one thing you are thankful for each night amongst your family. This could then be the source of shared family prayer. Let us all be reminded, as St. Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, to “give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Upcoming Events
Grandparents Day
Next week, on Wednesday 22nd October, we warmly welcome grandparents and families to join us in our Communion Service in gratitude of grandparents. This celebration will be prepared by the Kindergarten and Year One Class.
Socktober Event
On Friday 31st October, as part of our commitment to Catholic Missions, we will be participating in our annual Socktober event. The day will begin with a Mission Liturgy, highlighting our country of focus, which is Zambia, particularly the Zambian Diocese of Mpika. All are welcome to attend.
The liturgy will be followed by a shared morning tea. After morning tea, we are hoping that as many parents as possible can stay for our Students versus Grown Ups Socktober Penalty Shootout. The students will then rotate through a variety of Socktober themed fundraising activities. Hope to see you there!
Source: https://www.dreamstime.com/photos-images/penalty-shoot-soccer.html
Warm regards,
Loyola Best
Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)
Parish News: Next Week’s Readings: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Ex 17:8-13; 2 Tim 3:14-4:2; Luke 18: 1-8
Sporting News
- Boorowa Touch and netball reminder. Confirmation needs to ne in by the end of week 1. Students are expected to attend as it is part of their PE curriculum, they have been training last term.
- Good luck to our relay team that will be heading back to Sydney on 22nd/23rd October to compete against all small schools relay teams.
Lunch order News
Lunch orders have changed for this term! They’ll now be available two days a week ( Wednesday & Friday)
Please make sure your order is in your lunch bag the day before.
Tuesday: The Conron Store
Thursday: Unwind Coffee Shop
A big thank you to our wonderful local businesses for continuing to support our school! 💛
Breakfast Club
We are excited to offer Breakfast Club every Tuesday and Thursday morning before school! Children can enjoy a selection of toast, cereal, juice, and hot chocolate to start their day right.
From time to time, we’ll have special treats like hot breakfasts and pancakes, a fun surprise for the kids! This wouldn’t happen without the continued support of our wonderful parent volunteers. Your time, energy, and kindness mean the world to us. Thank you for making this possible!
Student Birthdays
2026 dates
The 2026 term dates and pupil free days have been finalised. Below is a list of the 2026 student attendance dates:
TERM 1 - 2 February – 2 April
TERM 2 - 21 April – 2 July
TERM 3 - 21 July – 25 September
TERM 4 - 13 October – 17 December
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