Our buildings continue to take shape at an amazing pace.  Footings, piers and formwork is happening and we look forward to the slab being poured next week.  Exciting times indeed!

We had a successful Athletics carnival on the 7^th of June, and the weather was kind to us.  A BIG thank you to our parents who helped with time keeping and to our wonderful McAuley students who assisted on the day.  Thank you also to the Community Council for organising and cooking the bbq your support is always greatly appreciated (special mention to Jenna Roots for co-ordinating and all her hard work).  We have over twenty students who will head off to Temora on Friday for the Western Region Athletics.  Good luck to all our competitors.  We will present students with their ribbons from the school athletics carnival at a special Sports Assembly on Wednesday 26^th June after morning assembly – all parents are most welcome to attend.

It is enrolment time for Kindergarten 2025.  We will have our first Open Day in Week 10 of this week so if there are families that are keen to come and have a tour of the school please spread the word!

Siblings of current students we would love you to complete your enrolment forms online whenever you get a chance.

Semester Two reports will be posted on Compass at the end of Week 9.  All parents are encouraged to take up the opportunity to have a parent teacher interview in Week 10 – times are now available for booking via Compass.

Mrs Dean has jetted off to Europe this week, she will be on leave for the remainder of the term and is looking forward travelling but also catching up with her daughter in the UK.  We wish her safe travels and appreciate Mrs Murray, Mrs Campbell, Mrs Pearce and Ms Saunders who will ensure that Yr 1/2 and K are in safe hands while she is away.

Blessings for a great week,

Kirsty Beavan

Principal

5/6 Mass 

Well done to Year 5/6 and Ms Soulsby on presenting a lovely Mass today. Thank you Fr Rofin for leading us. The theme of today's Mass was JOY: God has given us the gift of happiness and we are joyful in celebrating the gift of life. 

Congratulations to Christopher and Brydee on Altar Serving today for the first time! You did a wonderful job and we look forward to seeing you Altar Serve again. 

Confirmation 

Last Wednesday evening, Henry, Primrose, Ollie and Billy made the Sacrament of Confirmation. The children were supported by their families, Sponsors and friends. We are so proud of these children for their commitment and dedication to their Sacramental journey. Thank you to parents and the Tumut Mission for preparing the children. 

Winter Woollies 

On Wednesday 3rd July, St Joseph’s will be holding a ‘Winter Woollies Day’ to support the St Vincent De Paul Society’s fundraiser ‘Vinnies Winter Appeal’. 

The Vinnies Winter Appeal is all about providing emergency relief to those at risk of/or experiencing homelessness. Vinnies would appreciate donations of ‘Winter Woollies’ such as gloves, socks, jackets, beanies, blankets or sleeping bags. All donations are then distributed through the homelessness and community services to directly support those who are most impacted. If you would like to donate, please send any ‘Winter Woollies’ to the front office by Wednesday 3rd July. Any donations are greatly appreciated. 

Students are invited to wear their ‘Winter Woollies’ (dressing gown, pyjamas, jacket, tracksuit pants, jumper, long socks, beanie, scarf etc) to school on Wednesday 3rd July to support the Winter Appeal. 

Many thanks,
Stacey Braun

Religious Education Coordinator

Thursday 4th July - Students last day of term 2
Friday 5th July - Staff Development Day 

Monday 22nd July - Staff Development Day
Tuesday 23rd July - Students return for term 3

Western Region Athletics Carnival will be held in Temora this coming Friday (21.06.24). 

Students will need to find Miss Soulsby when they arrive at Temora to have their name marked off for attendance. 

A canteen menu and mud map of the venue have been added to the compass event.

Students in Years 3-6 are currently working very hard on preparing their speeches for the public speaking competition. As time is moving along very quickly, they may need to utulise some time at home to get them finished. Students will begin to present their speeches next Wednesday 26th June. Speeches will continue to be presented on Friday 28th June and Monday 1st July. Students who make it through to the next level will then travel to Batlow to compete in week 1 of Term 3. 

Goodluck to all students! 

Book club issue 4 orders need to be placed by Wednesday 19th June. Loop orders will then be closed and processed.

Please place your order and pay via the LOOP app (no cash or cheques)

Our 2024 Selwyn Ski Trip is coming up in Term 3. This will be held on Friday 2nd August for students in Years 3-6 who filled out the expression of interest. Packs have been sent home with students with forms that are required to be filled in and returned to the office. When returning these forms, please also circle which package your Child will need, (one package has clothing hire) so that we ensure that the correct prices are allocated to each student. 

All forms must be returned to the office by Monday 24th June 2024. 

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

REMINDER:
Community Council is holding a street stall Friday June 28th. Baked goods and donations would be greatly appreciated, following is the roster for manning the stall

Street Stall Roster - Friday 28th June 2024

Thank you to William and Carly Bowden who have generously donated a load of wood for the raffle. 

Adelong Liturgy Roster - Jan - June - 2024