Congratulations to Jess and Matt McMahon and family who have welcomed twin boys this week. Little Jake and Dylan are such a blessing and I am sure will bring much joy to their family. Please keep them in your prayers.

Western Region Cross Country

I was so very proud of our students last week at the Western Region Athletics Carnival as they gave their very best efforts, in trying conditions, in each of their events. When they weren’t participating, they were cheering on their classmates!

From 20 competitors we have 6 going to the next level of competition. Congratulations to Nate Annetts who placed 1st in the 13 years 100m, Kruz Annetts who placed 1st in the 8 years 100m, Alice McDougall who was 4th in the 9 years 100m and the relay team consisting of Toby Roots, Laura Reynolds, Sam Robson and Nate Annetts who placed 1st in the 4 x 100m relay.

Thank you to Mrs Dean who managed the high jump event and the many parents who transported the children and cheered them on through the events.

Western Region Choir

A wonderful day was had by the students and staff today participating in the Western Region Choir Festival. Our students performed very well and represented our school with pride. Many thanks to Mrs Parker for her efforts in training the choir and to Miss Soulsby and Mrs Dean for accompanying the students.

Protected Industrial Action

Notification of planned protected industrial action on Thursday 30th June was sent out through Compass yesterday. Staff have been asked to inform me if they will be partaking in this action. Parents will be notified Friday 24th June after 3pm if school will be ‘business as usual’ on this day or alternative arrangements will need to be made for your children.

Semester One Reports

Semester One reports will be available for parents from 3pm Friday afternoon. The children have worked very hard during the first Semester and it will be great to celebrate their growth and improvement.

Parent Teacher Interviews

Next week all the class teachers will be available for parent teacher interviews. This is an important form of communication between home and school. It provides a valuable opportunity for teachers to discuss the students’ growth and progress and for parents to ask questions and find out how to support their children at home. I urge all parents to use the Compass booking facility before Sunday and make an appointment to meet with your child’s teacher.

Farewell

I was very moved yesterday to be presented with flowers from the staff, a beautiful card created by Beau Miller and signed by the all the children, another lovely card with an acrostic poem from Laura Reynolds and a framed photo of St Joseph’s School, to say thank you for my time here. It was totally unexpected but very much appreciated. Thank you to the parents who were able to come along to our Assembly and stay for afternoon tea.

Have a lovely week,