It is an extremely busy time at the moment and staff and students are working hard to complete assessments, finalise semester two reports, finish units of work and are also busy putting the finishing touches to our school performance.

It is our last week of swimming this week and again thank you to Mrs Turnbull for her expertise in running the swimming lessons for all students.

There have been Compass posts this week regarding our End of year mass and awards and performance practise as well as our end of year rewards day to Junee.  If parents could please access compass and approve the consent and payment that would be appreciated.  The Community Council have generously offered to pay for lunch for all students, so there will be no cost to families.

St Joseph’s will also participate in Adelong Carols on Saturday 9^th December.  If children can wear a Christmas t-shirt or something festive that would be fantastic!  More information of other details for the night to follow. 

Semester two reports will go out in Week 9 (next week) and parents are encouraged to make an appointment with their child’s classroom teacher to discuss their child’s progress.

Blessings for a great week

Kirsty Beavan

Principal

Christmas Appeal 

Families are invited to support the Christmas Appeal by donating non perishable items such as tea, coffee, milo, long life milk, long life juice, jelly, pancake mix, etc. Baskets are set up in the foyer for donated items. Hampers are then delivered to those in need in our community. 

The children are welcome to bring in goods and place them in the hamper located in the school foyer. This is a wonderful way for the children to experience the gift of giving to those families who may find themselves experiencing difficulty at this time of year.

Your support with this appeal is greatly appreciated.

End of Year Mass and Awards

We look forward to our End of Year Mass and Awards Presentation on Tuesday 5th December at 9.30am. Please note, the event will be held at the Adelonian Theatre and seating will be provided. Students are to arrive at school as normal and they will walk down to the theatre with teachers. We thank the Community Council who are providing parents and guests with morning tea after the ceremony. 

Advent begins this Sunday, 3rd December and ends Sunday, December 24

Advent, which begins the Church’s liturgical year, begins this Sunday. 

During the Advent season you will see evergreen wreaths set up at Mass, and on our prayer tables at school. Each Sunday in Advent, we light a candle on the wreath, which symbolises the light of God coming into the world through the birth of His son.  It also reminds us that we are called to be a light to the world, as we reflect the light of God's grace to others. 

Each week, a new candle is lit.

Candle 1 (violet): called the ‘Prophet’s Candle’, symbolises hope.

Candle 2 (violet): called ‘Bethlehem’s Candle’, represents love. 

Candle 3 (rose): called the ‘Shepherd’s Candle’, represents joy.

Candle 4 (violet): called the Angel’s Candle’ represents peace. 

By the final week of Advent, all four candles are lit reminding us that the time to rejoice has finally arrived!

The (optional) fifth candle, ‘Christ’s Candle’, represents purity and light. It is placed in the middle of the wreath and lit on Christmas Day, commemorating the arrival of the Light of the World.

Many thanks,
Stacey Braun

Religious Education Coordinator

This newslettter will be our last formal newsletter for the year 2023. 

Our next newsletter (Week 10) will have all of the information needed in order to be ready for the return to school at St Joseph's in 2024. 

Adelong Liturgy Roster - July - December - 2023

Keep up to date with events happening at St Joseph's via our electronic school calendar (please note dates can be subject to change).

Please see attached School Fee Schedule for 2024

Reminder: 

We will also be presenting the Premier's Reading Challenge Completion Certificates (Platinum and Gold Premier's Reading Challenge awards will be presented at our End Of Year Mass and Awards Ceremony).

Our Sports Award Presentation will take place at 9.00am in the 4/5/6 classroom. 

Save the dates!

Tuesday 5th December 2023 - End of Year Mass and Awards held at the Adelonia Theatre. Students will come to school and walk down in their class groups. After the Mass and Awards Ceremony, students will walk back to school. If everyone could please be seated by 9.30am. 

Wednesday 13th December - School Performance - Matinee Performance 12.00pm. Students will walk to and from the Adelonia Theatre. 
Costumes will be left at the Theatre after the Matinee Performance so they are there ready for the evening performance. 
Evening Performance - 6.00pm. Students will need to arrive at the Adelonia Theatre by 5.40pm and find their classroom teacher. 

Please note: ONE Compass event has been done for the End of Year Mass and Awards Ceremony and the Performance and practises as they are all at the Adelonia Theatre. There is a cost of $10 per student for the hire of the theatre, costumes and props. 

Friday 15th December - End of year rewards day (Junee) Students will need to be at school by 8.50am for a 9.00am departure. The bus is expected to arrive back at school at 3pm. The cost for this event is $10 per Student. A compass event has been sent out for consent and payment. 

Please see below information letters regarding upcoming sporting trials.

Sports shirt 

Wendellies have now got the new sport shirts in stock however, they will be phased in over time so if your child’s sports shirt still fits them – there is no expectation to purchase the new one at this time.    

This Friday 1st December 2023 will be our last swimming session.

Students need to remember to bring with them; their swimmers, rashie, towel, thongs, hat, sunscreen and goggles.

A big Thank You to Mrs Turnbull and our Teachers for the opportunity to do swimming!

Reminder:
Please find the lunch order menu for Mondays from the Gold Rush Cafe.

In weeks 5, 8 and 10 the only items that can be ordered are Pizzas.  Please note these are the only times that pizza will be available. Please not: Pizzas are currently unavailable until further notice.

If your child wishes to order please place your child’s name, class, order and correct money in an envelope on Monday mornings.