Dear Parents and Carers,

We are almost half way through Term 3 and I want to take the time to acknowledge the efforts of our families that support what we do at St Joseph’s. From Community Council involvement and events, participation in our school masses, the mowing and grounds roster to supporting children with reading and learning at home, everything that is done (big and small) all contribute to making our school community the amazing place it is. THANK YOU!

Book Week Parade

Next Wednesday, St Joseph's have decided to have their Book Week Parade at school (inside the tennis court area) at 9.30am. This information was also sent home via Compass. Originally, the plan was to limit the amount of people on site but with OH and S being a consideration, along with the fact that the parade will be outside, we have decided to amend our original plans.

Could we do our best to all ensure families know they are invited - a note will also go home with students to inform families. All we ask is that families are conscious moving from the gates, straight to the parade and that they remain vigilant with our Covid/health guidelines:

- using sanitiser

- wearing a mask (this is not an expectation)

- not to attend if you are feeling unwell

Thank you for your cooperation and effort throughout the term. I hope families are able to come along and enjoy the parade!

Book Fair

Our Book Fair stall (in conjunction with Book Week) has begun to be set up in the office. This will be open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, preferably morning or afternoon, but also after our Book Week Parade. Parents are more than welcome to come in and buy books from the stall. If you are deciding to buy a book after the parade, could we once again be wary of social distancing inside the building.

Parent Information Night

Next Tuesday 23rd August, parents are invited to attend our 2023 Kinder Parent Information Night. This will be for any newly enrolled or prospective enrolments, however, we are also opening this invite to any families with potential 2024 Kinder students and other interested families. This will be in Miss Braun and Mrs Campbell’s room. We look forward to seeing you there!

Tumut Takes Two Fundraiser

On Friday 23rd September and Saturday 24th September Andrew Reynolds has very kindly (and bravely!) decided to take the stage to perform in this year’s Tumut Takes Two. We are extremely excited and grateful that his performance is raising funds for the improvement of our school.

We are just as proud of Culley, who assisted Andrew with the auctioning of their working dog, Jazz! Not only is this extremely generous of the Reynolds family but Cullie did an amazing job filming and piecing together footage that assisted the sale of their dog. Well done on your effort with this Culley!

If anyone wants to see Andrew’s performance live, tickets are on sale from Tumut radio station.

Enjoy the remainder of the week,

Ryan Forsyth

Acting Principal