Kirsty Beavan

Principal

Please keep Archie, Hugh, Matilda, Gypsy, Eliza and Marli in your prayers as they prepare to make the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday 29^th November in St James Church.

The Sacrament of Confirmation completes Baptism, by which in the laying on of hands and the anointing with Chrism Oil, which first happened at Baptism, we are confirmed with the fullness of the Holy Spirit.

During Confirmation, God the Holy Spirit comes upon the person, accompanied by God the Father and God the Son, just as he did at Pentecost.  This sacrament is called Confirmation because the faith given in Baptism is now confirmed and made strong.

During Confirmation the children receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit – Wisdom, Understanding, Right Judgement, Courage, Knowledge, Reverence and Wonder and Awe. They also receive the Fruits of The Holy Spirit – Love, Joy, Peace, Patience and Kindness.

Through Confirmation, the Holy Spirit gives them the increased ability to practice their Catholic faith in every aspect of their lives and to witness Christ in every situation.

- Liz Murray

Religious Education Co-Ordinator

 

*  As it has been a busy year with the mowing and we have split the whole area into two sections, we have had to start again with roster.  We would like to thank our families for continuing to support our school looking maintained.

Reminder:  Swimming in our sports sessions starts tomorrow (Friday 20th), students will go to the pool in their class groups.  Please remember to bring your swimmers, rashie, towel, thongs, sunscreen and goggles.

We have one lost wide brim hat with the name Mitchell Brown on the inside of the hat.  Could everyone check their child's hat please.

Congratulations to our students who received awards in Week 5. 

Principal Awards: Kindness Archie, Nicholas & Maddison (absent).

Students from K/1 were very happy for Braxton to share his Didgeridoo as part of news this morning, he gave a talk and showed them how he can play the Didgeridoo.  Thank you Braxton.

K/1 have also been working very hard on their subtractions skills.

Thank you Rhianna for visiting St Joseph's for the last five weeks to teach the students lots of skills of the game of Rugby.  The students have loved their Rugby sessions.

Media leaders Gypsy & Matilda interviewed the Student Spotlight this week, what will we learn about our student at St Joseph's.

Henry - Yr 1	Lily - Yr 2	Lochie - Yr 3
Tell us who’s in your family? Paul (Dad), Lauren (Mum), Anna (sister), Tom (brother). Tell us 5 words that describe you? Athletic, smart, handsome, funny, strong. What do you like to do on the weekends? I like to ride motorbikes. What’s your favourite game to play at school?  I like to play soccer, football and cricket. What do you want to be when you grow up?  I would like to be a farmer.	Tell us who’s in your family? Jim (Dad), Nicki (Mum), Harry (brother). Tell us 5 words that describe you? Funny, smart, kind, friendly, amazing. What do you like to do on the weekends? I like to ride my horse Oakey. What’s your favourite game to play at school?  I like to playing with Harry. What do you want to be when you grow up?  I would like to be a farmer.	Tell us who’s in your family? Dave (Dad), Jenna (Mum), Toby (brother), Brydee (sister). Tell us 5 words that describe you? Handsome, smart, fast worker, athletic, funny. What do you like to do on the weekends? I like to ride my motorbike. What’s your favourite game to play at school?  I like to play sport. What do you want to be when you grow up?  I would like to be a Diesel Mechanic.

Last week St Joseph's were lucky to have Annika visit us to complete a week of Work Experience, the students enjoyed having her in the classrooms.

This term the students in 2/3/4 and 5/6 have been enjoying weekly drum circles with Mrs Parker and Mrs Clay.  

Drumming helps to build connection, improve social skills, increase self-awareness, and release tension. The children have enjoyed using the water bottle drums as tools to learn about health, emotional wellbeing, and bullying.  

Drumming is a fun and safe way for children to express how they feel, improve communication, collaboration, acceptance, and respect.

Benefits of drumming in schools:

- Reduces patterns of anxiety & depression 

- Improves social skills 

- Transcends competition between peers 

- Promotes creative expression 

- Creates a safe space to explore social, emotional & group harmony issues 

- Develops healthy & happy minds 

- Increased knowledge and understanding of relationship issues 

- Reduction in behavioural incidences  

- Improved self-regulation 

- and most importantly helps make learning FUN! 

A big thank you to Big Springs of Wagga who kindly donated the water bottle drums.  

Confirmation: Please keep Archie, Eliza, Gypsy, Hugh, Marli and Matilda in your prayers as they prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. One last meeting will be held next Thursday 26th after school.

Confirmation will be held in St James Church Adelong, on Sunday 29^th November 2020, at 10.00am Mass.

Reconciliation and First Communion: A reminder that if you would like to enrol your child for the Sacrament of Reconciliation or First Communion in 2021 you need to complete an enrolment form by the end of term. Enrolment forms are available at the back of the Church.

Please contact me of you have any questions.

- Liz Murray

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