ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

19th February 2014

Telephone: 02 6959 2238 Fax: 02 6959 3006 Email: info@sjnww.catholic.edu.au Website: www.sjnww.org

P.O. Box 248 68-74 Audley Street NARRANDERA NSW 2700

SJS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Week 4 Thursday 20th February * Active After School Program * Book Club Due Sunday 23rd February * Working Bee - Year 5 Parents

Week 5 Monday 24th February * P & F Meeting Tuesday 25th February * Active After School Program Wednesday 26th February * Kindergarten Rest Day * Diocesan Swimming Carnival - Leeton Thursday 27th February * Active After School Program

Week 6 Tuesday 4th March * Active After School Program * AFL - Diocesan Football Trial Wednesday 5th March *Ash Wednesday Parish Mass 10:00am * Infants will participate in a Paraliturgy for Ash Wednesday 12:00pm Thursday 6th March * Active After School Program

Week 7

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Tuesday 11th February * Active After School Program Thursday 13th March * Active After School Program

NEWSLETTER 03 /2014

DEANERY SWIMMING CARNIVAL Last Friday I had the pleasure of accompanying our swimming team to the Deanery Swimming Carnival in Griffith. I was really impressed with the children, particularly with their sense of sportsmanship and team spirit. I was also impressed with their willingness to “have a go”. Generally speaking, the team was very well behaved. Based on performance on the day, six students have made it to the next level which will be the Diocesan Carnival next Wednesday in Leeton. These children are Mackensie Dodwell, Scott Blundell, Dylan Johnson, Katelyn Johnson, Thomas McLellan & Ellie Hall.

JOHN O’BRIEN PARADE To date no one has indicated that their children will be participating in the JOB Parade. It would be a real shame if St Joseph’s was not represented on the day, given our connection to John O’Brien. If your child will be participating, I need to know by this Friday. Would you kindly return the attached form ASAP. PARENT TEACHER EVENING I would like to thank the parents who attended yesterday’s Parent Teacher Evening. I’m sure you found the presentations quite valuable. I would also like to thank the staff for taking the time to make the evening as informative as it was. If you have any suggestions as to how we could make the evening even more beneficial for you, please let me know.

WORKING BEE The first working bee for 2014 will be held this SUNDAY, 23rd February from 3pm. This year we will trial having different classes being in charge of the working bee. This weekend we are asking Year 5 parents to come and help. Graeme Urquhart, Principal

RELIGION

Did you know? The Ten Commandments are also known as the Decalogue, a Greek word that translates as “ten words”. There are two accounts of the Ten Commandments in the scriptures, Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5. Although there are actually 14 or 15 directives in these passages, they are consolidated into ten key comments.

OPENING SCHOOL MASS Thank you to all who participated in our opening Mass last Thursday. It was a great way to start our School Year. MASS TIMES St Mel’s Narrandera Saturday 6:00pm Sunday 10:00am Julie Flynn, Religious Coordinator

AWARDS Congratulations to the following students who received awards last week; Year 6: Mahni Ireland, Taj Trengrove, Brandon Hall & Jack Mahy Year 5: Naomi Selton & Brooklyn Hands Year 4: Ted Ostler, Jake Demamiel, Maisyn Paterson-Myers & Paige Gowans Year 3: Alirah Hands, Marnyka Russell & Rosa Bowen Year 2: Maddie Fraser, Thomas McLellan, Imogen Bloomfield & William Paterson Year 1: Zoe Achison, Lachlan Curtis, Sam Longobardi & Mia Pearce Kinder: Kiran Gill & Jemma Hejduk

ASTHMA Asthma Record Cards were sent home with the children who are currently included in the School’s Asthma Register. It is the Diocese of Wagga Wagga Catholic Schools Office Policy that Asthma Record Cards be sent out and completed by parents each year, so that Asthma Registers can be maintained. Please return these forms by Friday, 21st February, 2014. If the form is not returned they will be removed from the Register. If your child suffers from asthma and you have not yet advised the school, please contact the office or

email; info@sjnww.cathoilc.edu.au

SCHOOL BANKING Student banking is conducted with the Bendigo Bank each Thursday morning. Application forms for new accounts are available from the office or the bank. Bendigo Bank will visit the Kindergarten students tomorrow, Thursday, 20th February.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS BASKETBALL Catholic Schools Basketball will be held this year in Wollongong on the 18th and 19th of October. I know it seems early but it appears accommodation will be very scarce that weekend. If you are in Year 3 to Year 6 and are interested in playing, you will need to book your accommodation ASAP. It is always a great weekend for the kids and a good opportunity for the adults to catch up too. ACCOMMODATION SUGGESTIONS: Shellharbour Tourist Beachside Park 02 4295 1123 Normandie Motel Restaurant 02 4229 4833 Chifley Wollongong 02 4201 2111 Surfside Caravan Park 02 4295 1941 Windang Caravan Park Any questions please call Leisa Williams on 0449 622655

KINDER BUS SAFETY Last Friday Kindergarten had a bus safety talk, organised by Chris from the NRMA. Accompanying her was Nick the policeman and Betsy the bus driver. Kinder listened well and discussed various issues relating to safety in and out of the bus. After the bus talk Kindergarten got to take a trip on the bus with Betsy. They behaved brilliantly, remembered the safety rules and all wore their seatbelts. Back in the classroom everyone received some special treats from Chris, Nick and Betsy. It was a great experience for everyone. Thank you Chris, Betsy and Nick!

CANTEEN HOURS - 10.00am - 2:00pm

CANTEEN ROSTER Monday, 24th February Friday, 21st February

Heather Ostler & Jamayne Tunks Alisha Kingston & Helen Ryan

FREE TO GOOD HOME Guniea Pig Bugsey the Guniea Pig is looking for her forever home. She has been in care through RADAR after she was found on the street very dehydrated in the hot weather. If you can help out and provide her with a safe home, please contact Sara on 0438504069.

Roosters Two 3 month old Roosters are looking for a home, please contact Amanda on 0488 976826

Face-book Parent’s Group A reminder to all parents that St Joseph’s does have a group on Facebook which helps us stay in touch both quickly and efficiently regarding canteen, sports carnivals, casual clothes days and other general school queries. So, if you are on Facebook and would like to connect with us, please search “St Joey’s Parent Group” and send us a friend request. Look forward to seeing you online. Heather.

Winter Jacket Order At this time of the year, the last thing we are thinking about is winter clothing. It is however, time for us to do our winter jacket order. The jackets are exactly the same as we have had over the past few years. They are a beautiful, thick, warm winter jacket and this year we have been able to decrease the price to $70.00 each. We only do one order per year, so if you wish to have a jacket for winter you must order now. Please complete the order form below and send it into the office along with payment. I will need to send the order away by the beginning of March, as in the past it has taken longer than anticipated for the jackets to arrive and I would like to ensure that the order is here by the time winter hits. Unfortunately late orders cannot be accepted as this disrupts our supplier’s processes and delays delivery.

Please note that the deadline for jacket orders is Friday 28th of February.

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Winter Jacket Order Form

Child’s Name and Class:

Contact Phone Number:

Sizes Available Quantity Payment

SSSB (6)

SSB (8)

SB (10)

MB (12)

LB (Adult)

Total:

Cheques can be made payable to St Joseph’s P & F Association

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - JOHN O’BRIEN PARADE

Our school has been asked to participate in the John O’Brien Parade. If your child/children are available on this weekend and interested in participating in the parade on Saturday 15th March, please indicate below and return to the front office. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

John O’Brien Parade - Expressions of Interest

Child/Children’s Name: ____________________________________________________ Year/s___________________________________________________________________