FRIDAY, 10 October, 2014 Week 1 Term 4

FRIDAY, 10 th October, 2014
Week 1 Term 4
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
Lord Jesus, you call us into a deep and loving
relationship with you. Teach us to love. Amen
WELCOME BACK!
Welcome back to St Joseph’s for term 4. We are excited by
the prospects and we look forward to working with you to
ensure your child has a term characterised by vibrant
learning, challenges and joy filled interactions within our
community. Some features this term include:
 Bago planning meeting - Monday, 13th October at 2:30pm
 School Photos - Tuesday 14th October
 Year 6 Parent Graduation Meeting - Tuesday 14th October
at 1pm
 P & F Meeting- Tuesday 21st October- 7pm (Dinner out)
 School Disco - Thursday 23rd October
 Kindergarten & Year 1 Performance of ‘Pete the Sheep’ at
The Glasshouse- Friday 24th October
 World Teacher’s Day- Friday 31st October
 Special Lunch Order- Sausage Sizzle - Tuesday 4th
November (pre-ordered by 27th October)
 BAGO FAMILY FUN DAY - Sunday 23rd November
 P & F AGM- Tuesday 18th November- 7pm
 Kinder 2015 Orientation Visits and Parent Information
Evening – see dates on Advanced Dates inside
 Christmas Carols Evening - Wednesday 3rd December
 Thanksgiving Mass and support of Parish Christmas
Hamper Appeal
 Year Graduation Mass & Dinner Dance- Monday
December 15th from 5:15pm
 Semester Two Student Reports
 K-2 Intensive Swimming – 17-28th November
 Primary Elective Sport Program – all Term
‘WHAT’S ON OFFER!’ – Before/After School
and during Lunch
Flyers are included in Joeys Jottings today to promote the
wonderful opportunities that are offered to our students
before school, after school and at lunch times. We thank the
staff for their continued enthusiastic support of these
‘extras’ and encourage the children to make the best use of
them for their learning, entertainment and well-being.
SUNSHINE CAFÉ – T4MENU
The Term 4 Menu will be going home next week and there
will be a special pre-ordered Sausage Sizzle on Melbourne
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Cup Day (notes have gone home & are due by 27 October)
and a Hot Dog Day in the last week of term. Volunteers are
encouraged to help on these days or if you have a spare
morning a month please volunteer at the Canteen in Term
4- helpers on Thursdays are particularly sought.
CAPTAINS INDUCTED
Our School Captains for Term 4, Tara Young and Zac Roach,
were inducted at Assembly this afternoon as we thank our
Remember, if you have a concern, would like to
express your appreciation or are uncertain about
anything, please phone, email or call in and see us.
out-going Term 3 Captains, Lara Hickey and Boyd BannMurray. Our Parish Education Officer, Mr John McQueen
was able to attend our ceremony which added a sense of
occasion to the induction, and we thank John for his
continued support of our school community.
IN NEED OF YOUR SUPPORT – (Important
Reminders for Parents & Carers at Home
Time)
1. Children remain under the care and supervision of staff
in the afternoon until parents and carers collect them
and leave the grounds. To this end, primary children are
asked to sit in courtyards while Infants children are
asked to sit in the designated area in the Hall and when
they are collected are asked to walk with their parent off
the school grounds. For safety and management
reasons, no child is permitted on the Hall stage, including
pre-schoolers. The Hall will be unlocked a little later - at
3:10pm - every afternoon this term to allow K-2 teachers
to settle their classes in the Hall for a more orderly pick
up. If you are talking to a parent or teacher in the Hall or
courtyard after school, please ensure your child is
standing by your side or sitting in the designated area
until you are ready to leave.
2. All parents and carers who are collecting children after
school are asked to leave by the gates near the Hall.
The other gates near Year 6 are heavily congested with
bus and bike riders being dismissed. Your assistance is
appreciated to ensure the safety of everyone.
SCHOOL PHOTOS
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School Photos will be held on Tuesday 14 October.
Sibling Photos: Sibling photos are a pre-paid item, a yellow
envelope is available from the front office. Bonus: if there
are 3 or more in the family and they all purchase an
individual basic pack or above they can receive a FREE
sibling photo. However the sibling envelope must be
completed and given to the school or photographer. Where
it says amount just put FREE. Please ensure you complete
the envelope correctly to obtain the free sibling photo.
Sibling photos can be taken prior to school from 8:30am or
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at recess on Tuesday, 14 October.
With every best wish,
Geoff Leary & Leisa Fisher
Principal – Mr Geoff Leary
Assistant Principal – Mrs Leisa Fisher
Email - sjpport@lism.catholic.edu.au
Website – http://www.pmacjlism.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 6583 3848
Fax: 6583 6976
SUNSHINE CAFE ROSTER
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Monday, 13 October
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Tuesday, 14 October
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Wednesday, 15 October
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Thursday, 16 October
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Friday, 17 October
Week 2 Term 4
HELP PLEASE!!
SUE QUINN, RACHELLE BAKER
DEBBIE DAVIS, CADY LOUGHLAND
HELP PLEASE!!
JACKIE SKINNER, HELP PLEASE!!
If you are unable to attend on your rostered day it would be appreciated if you could
organise your replacement. This would really help Annemaree enormously!!
International Competitions & Assessments for Schools: ICAS Mathematics Competition
Congratulations to the twenty students who sat the ICAS Mathematics Competition this year. Special congratulations to the
following students who received special awards:
Year 3
Tia McGrath
Distinction
Year 4
Nathan Smith
Distinction
Ethan Hawkins
Merit
Tom Fisher
Credit
Tahlia Lacey
Credit
Year 5
Kashia McGrath
Credit
Hannah Freeman
Merit
Year 6
Rebecca Moss
Merit
The Sympathy of our school community is extended to the Adams and Rebecchi families on the death of Rosie &
Suzanne’s grandmother during the holidays – great-grandmother of Abbey, Steffani & Amber-Rose. May she rest in peace
and may the peace and strength of Christ be with her family.
Assistant Principal appointments for
St Joseph’s Regional College and MacKillop College incorporating St Paul’s Campus
Congratulations to the successful applicants for the two new Assistant Principal positions, commencing in 2015 at MacKillop College
incorporating St Paul’s Campus. David Jenkins will be the Assistant Principal Pastoral Care and Staff Support and Adam Kelly will be the
Assistant Principal Curriculum and Administration. The new Assistant Principal roles will be across Years 7 – 12. Congratulations also to
Tim McCosker who will join the current Assistant Principal, Mrs Cath Eichmann at St Joseph’s Regional College. Tim McCosker will be
Assistant Principal Curriculum and Administration and Cath Eichmann will be Assistant Principal Pastoral Care and Staff Support.
Mr Peter Murphy, the current Campus Principal at St Paul’s did not apply for any of these positions.
As we move towards a new administrative structure in 2015, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the current leadership teams
at both MacKillop and St Paul’s. Tim McCosker and David Jenkins have worked collaboratively with the staff for many years and have
done an outstanding job in maintaining academic excellence. MacKillop’s results have been consistently competitive with the Sydney
selective high schools (and certainly one of the best in relation to regional high schools in NSW) over many years and this must be as a
result of leadership and a committed staff. Results are not everything. Preparing young people for the world beyond school requires an
approach that is holistic; an approach that supports students in their physical, emotional and spiritual journeys. Thousands of students
have benefitted from the way in which the school has supported them and the leadership of Tim McCosker and David Jenkins has
significantly contributed to this success.
Likewise the leadership of Peter Murphy over many years and in more recent times, Adam Kelly, has been outstanding. Laying the
foundations for the senior years; nurturing, advising and supporting students through their teenage years is challenging but also
rewarding. Both Peter Murphy and Adam Kelly have for many years worked on building relationships with the students and in particular
forming positive partnerships with parents. St Paul’s has developed a strong culture of making people feel welcome, working together
and striving for the best possible achievements, whether it be in the sporting, cultural or academic arenas. Thank you Peter and Adam
for your respective contributions to the success of St Paul’s.
We are indeed fortunate to be able to maintain the skills, talents and services of Tim McCosker, David Jenkins and Adam Kelly in our
new structure.
It goes without saying that Jim O’Brien has also played a significant role in the formation and ongoing success of Catholic education in
Port Macquarie. To acknowledge Jim’s outstanding contribution, please mark Saturday 20 December in your calendars. There will be
more information in the coming weeks about this important celebration.
John McQueen
Coordinating Executive Officer
(Parish Education)
Proclaim Lismore Parents 2014 – You are invited to be part of a great conversation in co-designing
an even stronger and more Catholic schooling for each child – intellectually, emotionally,
physically and spiritually. “A stronger Catholic education for a new generation of students.”
Register today for Proclaim Parents Port Macquarie 14th October – 5.45-8.45 pm
http://proclaimlismore.com.au/proclaim-parent-gatherings-2014/
WHAT’S ON NEXT WEEK
Monday
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13 October
Tuesday
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14 October
Wednesday
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15 October
Thursday
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16 October
Friday
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17 October
Extended Executive Meeting – 7:45am
Mr Rick Galvin – LSL –Mr Pat Kelly
Assembly 9 am
Mrs Fisher – Assessment Workshop – Coffs Harbour
Exuro Retreat – selected Year 5 students
Bago Day Planning Meeting 2.30 pm – Staff room – all parents welcome
Band – 8am – MPA
Early Bird Reading & Homework Help – 8:30am
School Photos – Summer uniform
Year 6 Graduation Paent Meeting – 1pm - PLR
Reading Recovery Training – Mrs Tutt
Joeys Junior Glee Club – K-2 – lunch time – Mrs Toole
Staff Meeting 3:30pm – Religious Education
Proclaim Lismore Parents Evening - MPA
Professional Learning Team Meeting 8:15am
Creative Minds Program – Year 2 & 3 (Sport Uniform) and Year 6
Joey’s Senior Glee Club – 8:10am – Hall – Mrs Hawkins
Early Bird Reading & Homework Help – 8:30am
Sport – Kinder to Year 6
PAL Meeting – Mrs Preston, Mrs Fisher & Mr Leary 7.45 am
Staff Meeting 8:20am – Prayer & Pastoral Care
Sharing Our Learning Assembly – 2.10 pm – Year 3
PRIMARY AWARDS
3C
4D
5B
6G
COOPER DIMON
ETHAN HAWKINS
ASHLEE RICKARD
JACK ESHMAN
JACK SWAN
NERIDA FLANAGAN
MADDY KOSSERIS
CONNOR NEWNHAM
DYLAN VAN LEEUWEN
STEFFANI ADAMS
EMILY ROURKE
JOSH DAVIS
3R
4S
5K
6P
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Week 2 Term 4
LIAM ROSS
JETT CHERRY
LILY MONCKTON
DANIEL RACE
JASON BAILEY-HAWKINS
RUBY BERRYMAN
PHOEBE BENTLEY
MAHALIA HUGHES
RILEY HUNTER
SAM HAZELTON-KELLY
LACHLAN PERRY
HAYLEY CAMPLING
NOTES SENT HOME THIS WEEK –
Permission notes and/or money must
be returned to school for a child to be
able to attend any excursion.
* School Disco
* Creative Minds
* Making Jesus Real
* Positive Partnerships workshop
* Melbourne Cup Day sausage sizzle –
special lunch order
* Sensitive Issues/Growth &
Development for Grades 4, 5 & 6
* “Pete the Sheep” – Year 1
INFANTS AWARDS
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1K
1M
2K
2M
ELOISE ABERCROMBIE
JHED MONCKTON
IMOGEN BAKER
AUSTIN PETTITT
WILLIAM NASEBY
MIAH GRECH
JOSHUA COLLETT
BYRON ALCHIN
RILEY HUNT
ESTHER CUMMINS
DANICA BRIDGELAND
DEXTER MAHER
SOPHIE KELLY
IMOGEN VAN VLEDDER
MANMEET SAINI
JAKE BERNE
ASHTYN HARTE
DAKOTA MOORE
Advance Dates
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Tuesday 21 October
P & F Meeting – 7 pm
Cybersafety Parent Information Night – St Agnes
Primary School – 6.30 pm
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Thursday 23 October
School Disco
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Friday 24 October
“Pete the Sheep” @ The Glasshouse – Kinder & Year 1
Year 2 Assembly – Sharing our Learning – 2.10 pm
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Monday 27 October
Zone Summer Sports Trials
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Thursday 30 October
Year 4 Nursing Home visit
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Friday 31 October
Year 1 Assembly – Sharing our Learning – 2.10 pm
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Tuesday 4 November
Melbourne Cup Sausage Sizzle Day (parent helpers
required)
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Friday 7 November
Kindergarten Assembly – Sharing our Learning – 2.10 pm
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Tuesday 18 November
P & F AGM
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Wed 19 OR Thurs 20 Nov Kindergarten 2015 Orientation Day
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Wednesday 19 November Kindergarten 2015 Parent Information Evening
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Sunday 23 November
Bago Family Day
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Thursday 27 November
Second Kindergarten 2015 Orientation Day
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Sunday 30 November
St Joseph’s Youth Mass – 5 pm – St Agnes’ Church
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Wednesday 3 December
School Christmas Carols Evening
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Monday 15 December
Year 6 Graduation Mass & Dinner Dance
Forward dates are noted on our School Google Calendar
which can be found on our Website.
EXURO (On Fire!) – a
reminder that this
youth gathering for
selected Year 5
students from each
Parish Primary school
will take place on
Monday, 13th
October at St Agnes’
Youth Hub, Port
Macquarie. There is
no cost involved.
Students need to
take their own recess
and lunch.
INCREASINGLY TECH SAVVY
Last term, Year 6 successfully trialled Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and we are now creating an opportunity for Year 5
to BYOD from Week 3. Notes will be sent home with more information for Year 5 parents. No family is asked to buy a
device, but simply allow an existing device to be brought to school. Year 6 students were surveyed and were
unanimous in their feeling that having greater access to technology had greatly
improved their engagement and experience of learning throughout the school day.
Teachers also report that BYOD has enabled them to create the contemporary learning
experiences that improve student learning.
Through the fundraising efforts of the P & F we have been able to buy 14 mini i-Pads
which has placed a bank of seven i-Pads in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 to start this
term. Year 3 & 4 now have a bank of i-Pads. The i-Pads are used extensively across the
curriculum to enhance content delivery and facilitate personalised learning,
collaboration and communication. Year 5 & 6 have a mix of technology that is working
towards a 1:1 ratio with BYOD supporting school resources. Teachers and students alike are delighted with the
increased access to technology to support learning.
To successfully embed ICT across the school day we need to have clear rules and guidelines. You are reminded that no
child is to use a device before school, at recess, lunch or after school. If this rule is broken, then the device is
confiscated and kept in the office safe. The child will have a Lunch Time Out and a slip is sent home for parent
communication and the device is then returned. Any child found to be misusing or damaging IT in class time will incur a
two week ban. Parents will be rung with a follow-up note sent home. The school curriculum covers aspects of
appropriate use of technology including skills and cyber-safety. You may like to attend the up-coming Parent Assembly
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Parent Information Evening to be held at St Agnes Primary School on Tuesday 21 October that will cover aspects of
cyber safety to develop your own knowledge on ways to protect and support your child when using IT at home.
CCA SPRING INTO SUMMER RAFFLE
Catholic Care of the Aged is assisting the St Agnes Parish schools with the
financing of its ‘trust’ fund established to provide financial assistance to those in
our school community who are battling to keep up with expenses associated
with education. Tickets are available from the
Presbytery Office and Parish Administration Office.
Cost $2.00 a ticket or 3 tickets for $5.00.
1st prize: Wheelbarrow full of garden items, as well
as alcohol and grocery items. Valued at over $500.
2nd prize: Bottle of bourbon/scotch and $50 oyster
voucher donated by Herbert’s Oysters.
3rd prize: Small grocery hamper.
Raffle will be drawn on Friday, 31 October.
PARENT TALKS
Paul Dillon from Drug and Alcohol Research and Training, Australia is the keynote speaker at the RRISK
Seminars. Paul provides the latest drug and alcohol research and information of interest to parents and
anyone who works with adolescents.
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The parent session is offered free of charge – Port Macquarie Panthers – 6 November 4-6 pm.
JOEY’S BUSINESS LISTINGS
We thank these
businesses for their
generosity in supporting
our School.
Please mention that you
saw their ad in Joey’s
Jottings.
Our services can help you
with your school
projects:
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School books
Stationery
Laminating
Binding
Scanning
Poster Printing
Colour copying & Printing
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday 8.30am- 5pm
– Sat 9.00am – 1pm
Page 5 Office National,
150 Lake Road,
Port Macquarie 2444
Tel: 65811011 Fax: 65811081
Email: Sales@page5.com.au
Ken Little’s Quality Fruit & Veg
35 Munster Street, Port Macquarie Phone: 6583 5685
Supplying both retail & wholesale customers for
30 years. Free home deliveries in the Port Macquarie
area for any orders over $10.
e-mail:jan.mar@bigpond.net.au
If you would like to
advertise your business
on this page
please call the School Office
– we would be pleased
to assist you.