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Dear Parents and Carers,
The busyness of the term continues with students attending various events. This week there are students attending the Rugby Gala Day in Tumut and Archdiocesan Rugby League Trials. Next week our successful swimmers will be participating in the NSWPSSA carnival against the best small school relay teams from around the state!
It has been such a busy term and I am sure that students, parents and teachers are looking forward to the holidays. I would encourage families to have some down time, to let the children rest and recuperate ready for Term 2!
Cross Country
The Western Region Cross Country will be held on Friday 29th April (Week 1 Term 2) at Gundagai. Students who received a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place ribbon in their age group have received automatic entry. Students who were placed 4th or 5th in their age group may participate if they wish. A teacher from St Joseph’s will be present on the day but parents will be responsible for transport. Permission notes for this event will go out via Compass. Participation is not compulsory but nominations need to be submitted to the event convenor by 8th April (next Friday) so we will need notes to be returned by Thursday 7th April if your child wishes to participate.
Morning Supervision
A gentle reminder that supervision of students at St Joseph’s begins at 8:40am, so it is advisable for students not to arrive before this time. It is understandable if this happens occasionally but should not be a regular occurrence.
ANZAC Day
St Joseph’s School will be participating in the annual Adelong ANZAC Day commemoration on Monday 25th April. Mrs Murray and Miss Soulsby will be present to march with the students. Our school leaders will walk with the school banner and lay a wreath at the cenotaph. At this stage it will be summer uniform but if the weather turns cold please dress your children in their winter uniform. Students are asked to assemble on the footpath near the Bendigo Bank, with a time to be confirmed.
Term 2 2022
Staff will return on Tuesday 26th April. This will be a pupil free day. The staff will be participating in a Spirituality Day with the McAuley and St Patrick’s staff in Tumut.
Students will return to school on Wednesday 27th April.
Jewellery
A safety reminder that students should not wear dangly or loopy type earrings to school. As children play, a stray finger could hook onto the earring and do serious damage.
God bless,
Katrina McGrath
Acting Principal
I look forward to celebrating our Easter Ecumenical Service next Thursday at 12:15pm. After the service, we will have our Easter Hat Parade followed by lunch. Please make your Easter Hats at home and bring them to school next Thursday. We will draw the Easter Raffle at the parade. Thank you to all the families who have donated items and purchased tickets.
Our Year 6 leaders are holding an Easter Egg raffle to raise funds for Project Compassion – Caritas.
Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia.
In class we have been learning how our donations can help people gain skills, education and basic needs such as food, water and health care in vulnerable communities. The Project Compassion stories highlight the Catholic Social Teaching principles and how to live the Gospel values.
Have a lovely week,
- Stacey Braun
Religious Education Coordinator
| Term 1 | |
| Week 9 - 28th Mar - 1st April |
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| Fri 1st April: | Rugby Gala Day - Tumut, Canberra Goulburn Rugby League Trials - Canberra |
| Week 10 - 4th Apr - 8th Apr | |
| Mon 4th: | Radio - 2:10pm, Assembly - 2:45pm - Yr 2/3 presenting |
| Tues 5th: | Small Schools Relay team swimming for MacKillop in NSWPSSA |
| Wed 6th: | |
| Thurs 7th: | Easter Liturgy - 10:15am followed by Easter Hat Parade and Morning Tea. |
| Fri 8th: | Last day of Term 1 |
| Term 2 |
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| Week 1 - 25th April - 29th April |
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| Mon 25th: | ANZAC Day |
| Tues 26th: | Staff Spirituality Day |
| Wed 27th: | Students return for Term 2 |
| Thurs 28th: | |
| Fri 29th: | |
Grounds Maintenance Roster
Following is our mowing roster for 2022, thank you to all our families for keeping our grounds so beautiful.
| Section A | Section B |
| Leake family | Campbell family |
| Matthews family | John Corbett family |
| McMahon family | MacDougall family |
Our next Assembly will be held in week 10 on Monday 4th April at 2:45pm with Yr 2/3 presenting.
Kindergarten/Year 1 class created some fantastic Harmony Day artwork, they used bubble wrap and paint to create a these beautiful doves.
Yr 2/3 have been working very hard, in Literacy they are writing narrative texts based on a picture stimulus. After working very hard on their narrative texts they enjoyed a dance movement break. Well done 2/3!
We have some events coming up to fundraise for Andrew Reynolds generously offering to perform in Tumut Takes 2. All funds raised will go towards resources and equipment for our amazing new school build. It would be wonderful if families could offer some time to assist with these events.
Sunday April 3rd: Woodcarting Day, at “Coorumbene”, from 11.30am. Contact Jess Reynolds or Andrew Reynolds for details
Saturday April 23rd: Tumut Rodeo gate entry, 11am – 7.30pm. Please see google sheet and pop your name down in a time slot. Volunteers on the gate will also receive free entry.
Roster - Tumut Rodeo Gate Saturday 23rd April 2022
Saturday May 14th: Trivia Night in support of Andrew Reynolds Tumut Takes 2, starting organising your tables, more details next term
Saturday June 18th: Winter Bites Festival, more details will come next term when it is decided what the Community Council will do
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Reading logs have been sent home with note explaining the rules. Email me if they need usernames and passwords.
PRC closes on 19/8/2022.
Keep up to date with events happening at St Joseph's via our electronic school calendar (please note dates can be subject to change).
| Date | Reader | Liturgy Leader | Cleaning | Mowing |
| 2022 | ||||
| April |
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| 3rd: | Liz Murray | Carmel Salmon | ||
| 10th: | Jean Roche | Trish Roche | Doreen Hughes | |
| 17th: | EASTER - VOLUNTEER | VOLUNTEER | VOLUNTEER | |
| 24th: | Fred Roche | M Reynolds | Jan Kendall | Jim Roche |
| May | ||||
| 1st: | Stacey Braun | School | ||
| 8th: | Julian Roche | Lucy Roche | Lucy Roche | |
| 15th: | Michelle Crampton | Trish Roche | ||
| 22nd: | Arthur Roche | Doreen Hughes | Chris Harrison | N Hughes |
| 29th: | Jan Kendall | Jean Roche | ||
Following is a copy of the roster from January - June 2022
I AM A GIRL | COME N TRY SESSION
We are so glad to be jumping on court with our first I AM A GIRL come and try session in Tumut. Our free girls-only session is aimed at new or returning basketballers that want to learn some new skills and have a fun morning making new friends. Ages 4.5-18 years.
: https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=98307
The I AM A GIRL Program is supported by the NSW Government's Strategic Focus on women and girls in sport through the #HerSportHerWay program and is a part of the overall NSW Legacy Program Pillars with a number of activations being rolled out each year leading up to the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 with the Office of Sport.
Indigenous Basketball Australia Camp
We are so excited to host a FREE Basketball NSW & Indigenous Basketball Australia Camp on Wednesday 13 April 22. This camp will give participants a chance to hone their skills and learn no matter if they are just starting out or know their way around a basketball court. Suitable for beginners to representative and for indigenous players ages 8-21 years.
This free program is a part of the overall NSW Legacy Program Pillars with a number of activations that will be rolled out each year leading up to the @FIBAWWC 2022.Register today via the link below to secure your spot - we can't wait to see everyone back on the court.
Don't forget your drink bottle! https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=99092