St Joseph’s School News

Term 4 Week 11 13 December 2016

Upcoming EventsTuesday December 13School Reports home

Thursday December 15Grade 6 Graduation 6.00-9.00pm

Friday December 16Whole School Mass 9.15-10.15Parent Helpers Morning Tea 10.30amLAST DAY OF TERM 4 - StudentsUsual finish time

2017Thursday January 26 Australia Day

Monday January 30Staff Return

Tuesday January 31 & Wednesday February 1Diagnostic Testing

Wednesday February 1Information Evening - Grades 1-6Two sessions 4.15pm & 4.45pm

Thursday February 2Term 1 Commences - 8.55am

Monday February 6Swimming Trials - Grades 3-6 11.30am - 1.30pm

Wednesday February 8Prep Day Off

Wednesday February 15Prep Day Off

Wednesday February 22Prep Day Off

Tuesday February 28Shrove Tuesday

Wednesday March 1Ash Wednesday - Whole School MassPrep Day Off

We pray that all our students and their families have a safe and peaceful

holiday break.

We pray that the festive season is spent relaxing and reflecting on what is truly

important in today’s world.

Lord hear us

Acting Principal’s ReportDear Parents, Students, Staff and all associated with St Joseph’s Community.

As this is the last newsletter of 2016 I would like to take the opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your ongoing support of our school.

Your support is evident and appreciated in many capacities-

● from ensuring your child is wearing the correct school uniform, ● providing us with notes regarding absences, ● monitoring your child’s homework, ● changing readers, ● attending school events, ● helping with fundraising, ● donating items for and working at our fete, ● becoming involved in our Parents and Friends group, ● giving us feedback ● and keeping us informed.

The staff are most grateful for the generous giving of your time and effort.

We would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and hope you enjoy the break with family and friends.

We farewell another Grade 6 class who have made a wonderful contribution to our school and thank especially the school captains Kate Little and Manuel Sibly for representing our school so well this year.

We congratulate and welcome next year’s captains to their roles:

School Captains: Eve Pollitt & Isaac Seuren

Vice Captains: Laetitia Pugh & Levi Reid

Liturgy Captains: Charley Donohue, Jack McNally, Jake Dennerley & Grace Burns

Red House Captains: Mia Plenkovich & Toby Challinor Blue House Captains: Milli Cicala & Archer Reid Gold House Captains: Imogen Lindsay & Jett Garnham Green House Captains: Tess Wingfield & Cade Brown

Yours in Catholic Education

Joanne Coldebella Acting Principal

Prayer

2016 School fee’s should be all paid for the year. If there is an outstand-ing balance you will shortly receive a reminder.

If you believe you have paid some of your fee’s via a bank transfer and it isn’t appearing on your statement, it may be because you haven’t put a description on the bank transfer. We have multiple fee transfers without a description so please double check and contact me at the school office.

If you have previously discussed a payment arrangement, you will still receive an email as an update. If you are facing financial difficulties it is important that you make an appointment as soon as possible with Joanne Coldebella to discuss this.

Kirby Ireland - Finance

Important School Fee Information

2017 Information Sessions for

Grade 1/2, 3/4 & 5/6 will be held on

Wednesday February 1.Two 20 minute sessions will take place at 4.15pm and 4.45pm for

parent convenience. The sessions will be held in the

level areas. Teachers will present an

overview of curriculum and expectations for the year ahead.

2017 INFORMATION SESSIONS

DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENTS

Diagnostic Appointment times will be finalised next week.

If you will be away on Tuesday 31 January or Wednesday 1 February

please inform the office.

2017 SCHOOL FEESThese will be sent home today. If you signed up to direct debit in

2016 this will start up again in February.

If you wish for this to be stopped you will need to do so in writing for the office as soon as possible.

Assembly Award Winners Pictured are our award winners presented at assembly Friday December 2 and December 9.

Congratulations to you all for your hard work.

Prayer Presentation at AssemblyOur students from 5/6T & 5/6F presented prayer at our last 2 assemblies - December 2 & 9.

Friday December 16 will be our last assembly for the year. Our Grade 6 students will perform a farewell presentation.

Parents and Grandparents are welcome to join us at Assembly each Friday afternoon at 2:40pm in the school gym.

Our first assembly for 2017 will be Friday February 10.

Congratulations Aelah Schroeder

This week Aelah Schroeder was awarded a certificate from the Diocese announcing her as the winner of the Christmas Card Design Competition held in Term 4.

Congratulations Aelah. St Joseph’s are very proud of your achievement.

Well done Will CarterBelated congratulations goes to Will Carter for his second placing at this year’s Rotary Primary School Public Speaking Competition.

This is Will’s second year in this competition. Once again he has represented our school very well.

2016 Annual School ConcertThank you to everyone who helped make our annual School Concert a wonderful experience. The matinee performance was a success and a great lead up to an exceptional evening performance to a full house.

Every student should be proud of themselves.

Thank you to Ann Tschiderer for all her hard work together with our teachers and set designers.

Senior News - 3/4FThis past week the 3/4s have been working on Christmas activities. Everyone is working really hard to finish all their projects before the end of the year.

Our class has enjoyed setting up the school nativ-ity scene. We have also enjoyed the great songs Ms Tschiderer organised for us to sing at the school concert.

In 3/4 we have KK - Kris Kringle. We share presents with our classmates and have a lot of fun.

Rex Parini & Xavier Lindsay 3/4F

At their last Orientation Day the new Preps for 2017 met up with their buddies.

Next year’s Grade 6 students will buddy the Prep students and help them settle into their first school year at St Joseph’s.

Junior NewsThe 1/2 have had a fantastic year of learning.

The introduction of our iPad program saw the students explore emailing, coding and using a variety of apps to present and publish their work.

The concert was a highlight of this term and the students were very proud of their performances.

A reminder to parents that KK presents are due on Wednesday December 14.

Have a safe and Merry Christmas and we will see you in the new year ready for another wonderful year of learning opportunities.

Sarah Keating, Kasey Ton, Kylie Keogh - 1/2 Teachers

Final 2017 Prep Orientation Day

FINAL ASSEMBLY FOR 2016 & LAST DAY OF TERMFriday December 16 will be the last day of Term and the final school assembly.

Assembly will commence at 2.40pm - normal time - and dismissal from school will be at 3.25pm - normal time. Buses will be running as normal on this day.

MUSIC LESSONS WITH LEIGH OWENS

Music Lessons will be continuing next year. Anyone interested please

contact Leigh Owens on lowens@smartchat.net.au.

Private Piano, Group Guitar & Group

Vocal Lessons available. Ukelele lessons for Grades 2s will commence next year and will be

available upon request.

LIBRARY NEWSThere are still a lot of outstanding library books. Please help your children find and return them to the Library or Office so we can complete our annual stocktake.

St Joseph’s living Nativity SceneThank you to all those students and teachers who participated in our Nativity Scene during this special time of Advent,

THANK YOUOn behalf of St Joseph’s School and the Parish we would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who made our fete a great success.

We acknowledge the efforts made by all our helpers in organising and donating their time on the day.

Our overall profit for this year totalled - $11,620. St Joseph’s School Raffle Results

Drawn at St Joseph’s Fete 4/12/2016

1st Prize $4000 All World Travel Voucher - Ticket No 1314 Vicki Cochrane

2nd Prize $750 Wonthaggi Home Appliances Voucher - Ticket No 532 Megan Taberner

3rd Prize $250 Wonthaggi Home Appliances Voucher - Ticket No 1708 Lisa Brusamarello

Thank you to everyone who supported our school by buying a ticket and to our volunteer sellers who did a magnificent job selling tickets to the public.

Goodbye and GoodluckWe wish all of our Grade 6 students all the very best on their graduation.

Our thoughts and prayers go with you as you embark on your individual journeys through Secondary education.

We are proud of your accomplishments and the people you have become.

GRADE 6 GRADUATION

Mass at 6.00pm followed by

Graduation Dinner in the Parish Centre

Thursday December 15

Prep Classes in 2017Parents please note that all Prep students will not attend school any Wednesday during Term 1.

Wonthaggi Community Carols by Candlelight

SUNDAY DECEMBER 18Wishart Reserve Wonthaggi

Parish NewsCHRISTMAS EVE: Inverloch 5.00pm Wonthaggi 6.30pm

CHRISTMAS DAY: Inverloch 9.00am Wonthaggi 10.30am

CHRISTMAS ROSTER: Those who are able to be readers, commentators and Eucharistic ministers for our Chrimas Masses, please write your name on the Roster in the foyer.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS APPEAL: To support families who are in need during Christmas, there will be a leaving collection after all Masses this weekend. The Conference thank you for your generosity. Envelopes are available for those requiring a tax deductible receipt.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS: At Wonthaggi at Apex Park on Sunday 18th December. Beginning with family activities at 6.00pm followed by Carols at 7.30pm.

DON BOSCO SUMMER CAMPS 2017: 3–6 Jan, 9–12 Jan and 16–19 Jan 2017 56–62 Dromana Parade, Safety Beach. Don Bosco Camps annual summer holiday camps for disadvantaged young people will be held in January. This summer there will be two camps for juniors aged 9–13 and another camp for seniors aged 13–16. Run completely by volunteer youth leaders, the camps offer a fun, exciting holiday for all, regardless of financial circumstances, in a safe and supportive environment. Bookings: ww.donboscocamp.org.au Details: 03 5987 2692 or bc@donboscocamp.org.au

CALENDARS: Columban Calendars for 2017 are now available at $7.50 each and Josephite Calendars for $7.00.

ST JOSEPH’S WONTHAGGI BINGO: Every Monday Sales 7pm. Start: 8pm

Venue: St. Joseph’s Parish Centre

CANTEENCLOSED FOR 2016Thank you to all helpers this

year.1.00pm - 1.30pm

ThursdayFebruary 2

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FridayFebruary 3

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ThursdayFebruary 9

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FridayFebruary 10

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Parish Priest: Fr Manny Lomagno - 5672 2923 . Parish Secretary: Marion Wishart - 5672 1111

WEEKEND MASS TIMETABLE Wonthaggi : Saturday Evening - 6.30pm & Sunday Morning 10.30am

Inverloch: Sunday Morning 9.00am

Thank you to Deborah Hallett for helping with our newsletter

throughout the year.Your assistance is invaluable

THANKYOU

WHAT’S ONTHIS SUMMER

2016 / 2017

Attention all kids between the ages of 5 and 13.

Would you like to be a part of the Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club ‘Nippers Program’ for 2016/2017?

cape patersonThe Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club is located on the cliffs

overlooking the “First Surf” surf beach towards the western end of Surf Beach Rd in the coastal town of Cape Paterson.

BEACH: Cape Paterson Beach (also called First Surf) is the bathing and surfing beach for the holiday town of Cape Paterson, which lies immediately behind the beach. The beach is in the lee of the dune covered Cape Paterson and its extensive sandstone rock reefs. It faces the south-east and extends for 500 m to the rocky platforms and smaller beaches that front much of the town. The Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club, founded in 1960, is located at the western end of the beach, and provides basic facilities, parking and access. The beach is partially sheltered from high waves by the cape and reefs. It receives waves averaging 1.3 m, which decrease toward the cape. These waves combine with the fine sand to produce a beach containing a low beach face, fronted by a single attached, 50 m wide, bar. The bar is usually continuous and is more likely to be cut by one or two rips toward the surf club and the eastern rocks. SWIMMING: A moderately safe beach fronted by a wide shallow bar. However, stay clear of the rocks and reefs at each end; watch for rips, especially toward the eastern rocks; and beware of the shorebreak at low tide. Best to bathe on the bar and between the flags, as 9 people are rescued on average each year. SURFING: Usually a shorebreak on the bar, blown out by westerlies, best in northerlies. However, on the reef at the eastern end is a good quality right hander called Insides that works in a large outside swell. GENERAL: A relatively safe and popular patrolled, bathing beach.SOURCE: http://beachsafe.org.au/beach/vic156 - SLSA provides this information as a guide only. Surf conditions are variable and therefore this information should not be relied upon as a substitute for observation of local conditions and an understanding of your abilities in the surf. SLSA reminds you to always swim between the red and yellow flags and never swim at unpatrolled beaches. SLSA takes all care and responsibility for any translation but it cannot guarantee that all translations will be accurate. Sourced December 2013.

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CapePaterson!!

Contact us now to secure your place - numbers are limited so get in quick.

Registration day / first nippers 27 December (2pm rego / 4pm Nippers)nipper.delegate@cpslsc.org.au

James - 0423 074 391Ray - 0424 699 193

with thanks to NEO for their

support.

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