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As Term 2 comes to a close, I want to extend my sincere thanks to all our staff, students, and families for another busy and productive term. It has been wonderful to see our students growing in their learning and participating in so many opportunities throughout the term. The biggest highlight of the term has been seeing students thriving in their new classrooms.
Thank you to our dedicated staff for their hard work, care, and commitment to providing the best for our students each day. Thank you also to our parents and carers for your ongoing support and involvement in our school community. We look forward to our Street Stall in Wk 3 – Friday 8th August and a big thank you to our families who have already donated prizes for the raffle. If any family would like to donate a load of wood for first prize – it would be most appreciated.
A reminder that Parent Teacher Interviews are being held this week. These meetings are an important opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and goals for the rest of the year. We strongly encourage all parents and carers to attend.
I wish all our families a safe and restful holiday break. We look forward to seeing everyone refreshed and ready for another great term when school resumes on Tuesday, 22nd July.
Blessings for a great week,
Kirsty Beavan
Principal
NAIDOC week is coming up and the theme for 2025 is "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy"
A group of St Joseph’s students will head over to McAuley for the NAIDOC Mass early in Term 3 and join with other schools in the region to celebrate the special liturgy.
A NAIDOC Week Prayer for 2025
Creator Spirit, we give thanks for the enduring strength, vision, and legacy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge the wisdom of Elders past and present, and their deep connection to this land.
We pray for the next generation, that they may be empowered to carry the fire of their culture, become strong leaders, and build a future filled with hope and opportunity.
We acknowledge the challenges faced by First Nations youth, and we pray for their well-being, for access to education, and for a future free from systemic barriers.
Guide us all to walk together in unity, respect, and understanding, as we strive for reconciliation and a more just and equitable future for all Australians.
May your love and spirit be with us as we learn from the past, celebrate the present, and build a better tomorrow.
Amen.
Many thanks,
Stacey Braun
Religious Education Coordinator
| Term 2 |
| Week 10 - 30th June - 4th July | |
| Mon 30th: | Lunch Orders |
| Tues 1st: | |
| Wed 2nd: | |
| Thurs 3rd: | Students Last Day of Term 2, Kinder 2026 Open Day 11.30am - 12.30pm |
| Fri 4th: | Staff Development Day - Pupil Free Day |
| Term 3 |
| Week 1 - 21st July - 25th July |
| Mon 21st: | Staff Development Day - Pupil Free Day |
| Tues 22nd: | Students Return for Term 3 |
| Wed 23rd: | Kinder 2026 Open Day 11.30am - 12.30pm |
| Thurs 24th: | |
| Fri 25th: | Speak off with Batlow, hosted by St Joseph's |
| Week 2 - 28th July - 1st August |
| Mon 28th: | Lunch Orders |
| Tues 29th: | |
| Wed 30th: | NAIDOC Mass - Tumut |
| Thurs 31st: | Executive Directors visit |
| Fri 1st: | Selwyn Ski Trip |
| Week 3 - 4th August - 8th August |
| Mon 4th: | Radio News, Lunch Orders |
| Tues 5th: | Civic Theatre excursion - K/1/2 |
| Wed 6th: | Western Region Public Speaking |
| Thurs 7th: | |
| Fri 8th: | Street stall |
New Direct Debit Payment Option Coming Soon!
We are pleased to announce that St Joseph’s Adelong has recently introduced the BPoint Enterprise Solution to manage direct debit arrangements for the payment of school fees.
What is BPoint and What Do You Need to Do?
BPoint is a secure Commonwealth Bank payment processing platform designed to facilitate online payments, while ensuring the highest security standards. This system safeguards your financial information using industry-leading security measures.
Our new direct debit platform will allow you to pay school fees using either a bank account or a credit card (excluding AMEX). Please note that payments made via credit card will incur a 0.5% surcharge.
Establishing Direct Debits.
Next week, families will receive an email outlining estimated weekly, fortnightly, and monthly repayment options to ensure all fees are paid by the end of the year. These amounts will also include any outstanding 2024 balances.
What next?
You will receive an email that will provide a start date for direct debits and options for selecting your preferred payment frequency. Once a payment frequency is selected, you will be directed to enter your bank/credit card details. Once the information is entered, you will receive an email from no-reply@bpoint.com.au .The email will contain two links,
- The first link requires confirmation of the direct debit arrangement. Please note that the link will expire within 7 days.
- The second link provides a copy of the eDDRSA for your records.
While using the direct debit payment option is not compulsory, many families find it helpful in staying up to date with their financial obligations.
Vanessa still has space for some Piano/Keyboard lessons that are available at school during school hours in 2025.
Ages: Year 1 upwards.
LessonDuration: 1/2hour individual tuition by Vanessa Edwards.
For enquiries please phone: 0448609479
Our students are loving having Bella visit our classrooms on the days that she attends school.
5/6 have had a busy end to Term 2. We have been working hard in all learning areas and have produced some wonderful work.
In Maths, we wrapped up our Term 2 content by completing the end of term test. Everyone worked really hard to demonstrate their learning and we had some fabulous results.
In Geography/Science, we have been learning about sustainability in the Great Barrier Reef, which has tied in nicely with Project Platypus as the focus has been on what can be done to improve the outcomes for endangered animals and environmental landscapes that are devastatingly being ruined over time. As a end of term project, students researched a fish living in the Great Barrier Reef and created a placemat full of information, data, jokes and games all related to the sustainability of their chosen fish.
In Religion, 5/6 have been studying The Beatitudes. They have broken the scripture apart, attempted to make understanding of what its telling us, researched its meaning and then applied it to their daily lives.
We are also in the process of presenting public speaking speeches this week. The teachers have been so impressed by their speeches and the way they have been presented. 5/6 should be very proud of all their hard work this term.
Congratulations to Alice, James, Christopher and Ollie who have progressed to the Archdiocese Athletics Carnival on Friday 21st August. We wish you all the best!
Congratulations to Henry and Billy for the effort that they put in at the MacKillop Rugby Trials on Sunday and Monday playing with and against the best in the Catholic system in Southern NSW.
Henry has been selected to represent MacKillop in the NSWPSSA State Championships at Newcastle in August. We wish you all the best!
Road Safety
It’s important to remind our children about safe habits on the road. Whether they’re walking, biking, or being dropped off, children often learn best by watching the adults around them. Please take a moment to review basic safety rules with your child, including using crossings where available, looking both ways before crossing the road, wearing helmets when biking, and avoiding distractions like phones.
A few small reminders can make a big difference in keeping our kids safe every day. If you're ever unsure or would like more information, the NSW Government – Transport for NSW and SafetyTown offers excellent resources for both parents and children.
Please see the below important upcoming dates at St Joseph's.
Thursday 3rd July - Students last day for Term 2
Tuesday 22nd July - Students return for Term 3
Wednesday 23rd July - Kinder 2026 Open Day 11.30am - 12.30pm
Wednesday 30th July - NAIDOC Mass - McAuley Tumut
Friday 1st August - Selwyn Ski Excursion
Tuesday 5th August - K/1/2 Civic Theatre Excursion
Wednesday 6th August - Western Region Public Speaking
Friday 8th August - Community Council Street Stall
Thursday 14th August - Trent Barrett Gala Day (3/4)
Thursday 21st August - Archdiocese Athletics
Thursday 28th August - Mortimer Shield (5/6)
Street Stall -
The Community Council will be holding a street stall next term on Friday 8th August. If any of our wonderful families are able to donate a load of wood for the raffle, we would be extremely grateful.
Keep up to date with events happening at St Joseph's via our electronic school calendar (please note dates can be subject to change).
- Grounds Maintenance Roster
Families please keep an eye on the grounds and let the office know you have completed it so we can contact the next Family on the list.
| Section A | Section B |
| Walsh Family | Bamblett Family |
| Lachlan Roche Family | Matthews Family |
| Campbell Family | Salmon Family |
Please ensure you have re-filled the fuel tanks on the mower or whipper snipper after you finish and advise the school if we require more fuel. Please also advise the school that you have mowed so we can let the next Family know that it is their turn.
Mass times for Adelong: 8:30am - 1st & 3rd Sunday.
