23rd May, Week 4, Term 2
From Our Principal - Mr Brendan Moloney
Dear Families,
Congratulations to our confirmation Candidates who received the sacrament on Monday night, celebrated by Fr Max. There were 12 candidates altogether, congratulations to Braxton, Jakob and Chase from our school, we pray that the Holy Spirit continues to guide them.
Term 3 Leave
During Term 3 this year I will be taking Long Service Leave for the first 8 weeks of the Term, I will be travelling with family heading north and then travelling the west coast. We are leaving on Friday the 5th of July and I will be returning to work on Monday 16th September.
We are currently undertaking the process for appointing an Acting Principal for my absence, this will be communicated to you later this term once the necessary processes are undertaken.
P&F Representative Group Consultation
We held our P&F meeting last week. As part of this meeting the survey results for our Parent Representative Group were tabled, all those received indicated the same preference for a School Community Group. This was then formally put to the P&F with this format being selected unanimously as our prefered model. Processes for us to move to this model are now underway, please keep an eye out for further information
Tell Them From Me Survey
Our Tell Them From Me Survey closes this Friday. If you have not already had the chance to do so, please take the time to provide us this valuable feedback. We would love to know what you think!
Details on accessing the survey have been sent via COMPASS.
Pupil Free Day
Reminder, Wednesday 29th May all staff will be attending the PROCLAIM day with other schools in the Lismore Diocese, Out of School Hours Care will be operating this day.
God Bless,
Brendan Moloney
Student Awards - Week 3
Kinder - Jarah Wilson, his effort at writing his name and the numbers 0-10.
Kinder - Tyler Williams, fantastic mathematics results and his wonderful attitude in class.
Stage 1 - Casey Magee, always trying his best in all learning tasks.
Stage 1- Leo Verrall, consistent effort in all learning areas and for being respectful and kind to others at all times.
Stage 2- Ryder Wilson, listening to and applying teacher feedback in all areas of learning.
Stage 2 - Chase Campbell, taking pride in the presentation of all learning tasks.
Stage 3 - Saoirse Magee, her excellent efforts in all subject areas.
Stage 3- Paige Gollan, consistently showing excellent leadership skills.
Principal's Award - Alia Sharma, wonderful focus on learning.
Mission News
Pentecost Sunday
On Sunday we celebrated Pentecost. This is a special day for all members of the Church as we remember the Holy Spirit visiting the apostles after the Ascension of Jesus.
The Holy Spirit guides the Church today. Each one of us is called to be witnesses by word and example that others might come to know how we are to live and experience human solidarity.
Sacrament of Confirmation
On Monday night, Braxton and Chase along with 6 students form St Joseph’s Woodburn and 4 students from the Parish, received the Sacrament of Confirmation. We congratulate them on this next step of their initiation into the Catholic Church.
Sorry Day
On Sunday May 26th Australia will commemorate Sorry Day. As a school community we will take the time to remember the importance of Sorry Day on May 24th. The students will participate in a Liturgy and some activities to help them to understand the importance of this day.
Save the Date
Sorry Day Liturgy 24th May 9:30
Whole school Mass lead by Stage 2 Thursday June 13th 9:30
Whole school Mass lead by Stage 3 Friday July 5 9:30
Sports News
Tennis
We will start Tennis on Tuesday the 28th of May and run for 5 weeks.
The times will be 12-12.30 - Infants. 12.30-1.15 - Stage 2. 1.15 - 2.00 - Stage 3.
This program is funded by Sporting Schools Australia and will be run free of charge to our students.
Save the date Athletics Carnival - Friday 28th June
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
Thursday 9th May we held our Mother's Day Liturgy and Afternoon Tea in support of the Cancer Council. $50 was raised. Thank you to all the Mother's, grandmothers and community members who were able to attend. Thank you to Coraki Takeaway for your generous cooking donation.
Library News
This week's display is Inventions and Technology. We also have a lot of new books coming in, thanks to Theresa who covers all our books beautifully. We are also hoping to visit the Village to play Bingo with the residents this week, depending on the rain of course.
Have a lovely week!
Mrs Verrall
Stage 1 'A Frog Protest' Writing Task
General Business
Happy Birthday to the following who have celebrated their birthday since our last newsletter:
Joeiesha Walker, Mrs Ianna, Alia Sharma, Tyler Williams, Mrs Flaherty
SCHOOL PHOTO'S FRIDAY 14th JUNE
Please return envelopes prior to the day.
P&F & Canteen News
We are looking for a canteen volunteer for tomorrow, Friday 24th May if you are able to help out please call the office 6683248.
Save the Date Term 2 2024
Wednesday 29th May - Staff Development Day
Monday 10th June - King's Birthday Public Holiday
Friday 14th June - School Photos
Friday 28th June -Athletics Carnival
Friday 5th July - Last Day for Term 2
Canteen Term 2 2024
Friday 24 May | |
| Volunteer Required | |
| Wednesday 29 May - Pupil Free Day | Friday 31 May |
| No Canteen | Kursty Williams |
| Wednesday 5 June | Friday 7 June |
| Kym Charters | Bianca Mavir |
| Wednesday 12 June | Friday 14 June |
| Jemma Biggs | Mary-Jane Maher |
| Wednesday 19 June | Friday 21 June |
| Ashlee Grande | Beth Brammah |
| Wednesday 26 June | Friday 28 June - Athletics Carnival |
| Lavandis Kapeen | No Canteen |
| Wednesday 3 July | Friday 5 July |
| Mary-Jane Maher | Kursty Williams |
