Thank you for the support you have given over the last 11 weeks. The term has flown by and there have been so many activities held and celebrated. I hope you will be able to enjoy some quality time with your children over the next couple of weeks.

URGENT! WE STILL REQUIRE 50 FAMILIES TO RESPONDENHANCING CATHOLIC SCHOOL IDENTITY (ECSI) SURVEYJust a quick reminder to please complete the on-line survey on Enhancing Catholic School Identity. We understand this is time- consuming, however, the more responses we receive, the better the data will be to assist us to achieve a more authentic Catholic Identity within our local community. Your responses to this survey are anonymous.We initially asked that you please complete the survey by Friday 13 April to assist us in the collating of data. As we still have a number of families who have not yet undertaken the survey we are extending the time period that the survey, is open for parents to complete, until Friday 20 April. If you have misplaced your letter, you can collect one from the Front Office which will be open every day this week and also on Monday 16th April 8.30am-4.30pm.If you have any questions, please contact Peter Shearer or Paula Clark, through the school office. Thank you for your assistance.

UNIFORMThank you to the parents who continue to send their children to school in the correct school and sports uniform - your support is much appreciated. I think it is important to understand the rationale behind maintaining the consistency and quality of the uniform:- our uniform should be worn with pride - consistency allows everyone to be treated equally and fairly. Once logos and brands are introduced, it creates an uneven playing field. The majority of the parents don’t want their children dictating what they wear to school. Parents don’t want added pressure or financial strain of trying to keep up with the latest fashion, which ultimately can be expensive. Children face enough pressures today - why create

more? Unfortunately people exploit loop-holes - shorts with small discreet logos may be used as an excuse for others to wear shorts with overt logos i.e. “but he/she has a logo on their shorts”. This is why we have a no logo policy.We have a number of students who attend colleges in Adelaide where there is absolutely no flexibility in the uniform worn. Why is it easier to support at High School level than Primary school?Again I’d like to thank those who support our policy and point out the rationale for doing what we do.

SCHOOL FETEWe are so pleased to have added to our amazing band of volunteers; again it is great to see new parents volunteering their time to get involved and assist their school. Below is an updated list of Fete stallholders. Our school is very thankful to these people:Plant - Sarah Fuller and Alex NichollsBaking - Belinda Green, Leanne Lang & Skye PageLolly Stall - Kylie Sabeeney & Bernie MastermanProduce - Karen van Dulken & Claire HannaganBric-a-Brac - Vicky Smith (Helpers needed)Craft - Stephanie Bennett, Kate Hynes and Year 7 ClassArt - Kath Cooper & Natalie SweetParish Luncheon - Naomi Jaeschke, Leonie Phelps and Shelley Tregilgas.

This year’s theme for the Fete will be “love in all things”. New members to the committee are always welcome. If you are interested in joining a fun group of volunteers, meeting new people and/or want to be involved in any way, please contact us. We are particularly looking for someone to assist with the Bric-a-brac stall; you will be well supported by Vicky and the committee. Our next meeting is on Tuesday 1st May. We would love to see you. Or have a look at the website for ideas on how you can contribute to the Craft stall (holiday activities) or the Produce stall.For more information contact Carly Bradley on 0437 776 476 or Anita Fogden 0408 214 683.

12TH APRIL 2018WEEk 11 TERM 1

IMPORTANT DATES From the Principal...Dear parents & friends of St Joseph’s School, Clare,

ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL29 Victoria Road, Clare S.A. 5453EMAIL: peters@stjoclar.catholic.edu.au WEBSITE: www.stjoclar.catholic.edu.au

APRIL

Fri 13th Sports Day, 8.15am

Last day of Term, 2.15 finish, buses running early

Fri 20th ECSI Survey Due

Mon 30th School Returns

MAY

Tues 1st Footsteps, Sport Uniform

Thu 3rd Footsteps,Sport Uniform

SAPSASA Winter Hub

Fri 4th Project Compassion boxes

Tues 8th Digital Tech Competition

Wed 9th-11th

Year 4 Camp

Fri 11th SAPSASA Cross Country - Burra

Tues 15th-17th

NAPLAN (Yr 3, 5, 7)

Fri 18th Walk Safely to School

JUNE

Sat 16th School & Community Dinner

SEPT

Fri 21st School & Parish Fete

Phone: (08) 8842 3830 | Fax: (08) 8842 3410 | www.stjoclar.catholic.edu.au

St JoSeph’S SchoolProudly learning on Ngadjuri land

To live, to learn, love in all thingsTo live, to learn, love in all things

SCHOOL NEWSP&F AGMLast Monday the P&F held their AGM; this was a great occasion to celebrate and acknowledge the work done by our P&F committee and wider P&F body. It was a great opportunity to celebrate the achievements and acknowledge the work undertaken by the groups within the P&F - Uniform Shop, Canteen, Catering, Fete, Fundraising, Community Support. The meeting also gave us the opportunity to thank Allison Mason (Chairperson) and Sarah Rodwell (Treasurer) for their three years of dedicated service. They have done an amazing job and provided our school with so many “extras” as a result of their deeds.We also were able to welcome our new Executive Chairperson - Carly Bradley and Secretary - Sarah Fuller.We are currently looking for a Treasurer. If you are at all interested, please contact either myself or Carly Bradley.This year we are introducing Class Reps to our school. Their role will be to further improve the communication between the P&F and the school, the parent body and the class teacher. We hope this will have a positive outcome.

THANk YOU Catholic Education South Australia would like to thank all school community members who took up the invitation to support South Australian Catholic schools in the lead up to the recent State Election by writing to local political candidates and sharing relevant information on social media.“Your advocacy resulted in the Liberal Government committing to support the recent budget increases in recurrent funding to Catholic schools and also maintaining newly budgeted capital grants to Catholic schools. At the local level this will help your school to provide the best possible outcomes for your students” - Neil McGoran, Director of Catholic Education South Australia.At a local level we will continue to lobby/follow up/maintain the pressure to improve our access to bus travel.

HOT OFF THE PRESSThe theme for this year’s Community Dinner, which will be held on Saturday 16th June, will be “Bollywood”. This will complement the Indii of Clare menu. Tickets for this event will go on sale at the beginning of next term.

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTSCongratulations to Charlie Kells who took part in Sunday’s 50 km social ride - a tremendous effort.

William Hawker, James Stockman and Harry Masterman headed to Melbourne on the 31st March to the first trial to become a Ball Person at the 2019 Australian Open. Walt and James missed out but Harry was fortunate enough to get through to round two in May.

YEAR 6 STUDENTS WIN WRITING COMPETITIONMrs Lang’s Year 6 class has been busy this term writing 1000 word stories for the Friends of the Clare Railway Writing Competition. There were 160 entries throughout the district and we are proud to annouce Emily Nordhausen-Bradley won first prize and Mikalya Mason received second prize. Other students received a variety of Merits, Commendations and Distinctions. Great work Year 6s!!!

EARN & LEARNStudents were excited to help unpack equipment from the Woolworths Earn and Learn program in the library a few weeks ago. The Earn and Learn program is a nationwide initiative where Woolworths stores and participating schools use incentives in the form of stickers, to access learning resources. The equipment earned by the school in 2017 includes a digital microscope with USB connectivity, sensory processing activities, tactile development toys, a light bell ball, and sandpit toys. Many of the activities will be useful in the Junior Primary classrooms to assist with development of fine motor skills, while the microscope will be a great asset in the Science Room. The equipment has come via Modern Teaching Aids, which is Australia’s biggest supplier of educational equipment. Thank you to everyone in the community – kids, teachers, parents, grandparents, staff, neighbours, and friends for your efforts in collecting stickers to help our school earn equipment.

THOUGHT OF THE WEEkLittle did either of us then dream of what was to spring from so small a beginning. - Mary MacKillop

God bless,Peter Shearer

ST JOSEPHS SCHOOL 2018 PARENT CLASS REPRESENTATIVES

YEAR TEACHER/S PARENT REP

R Mensforth/Lloyd Kate Wehr

R Lemon Peggy Mitchell

1 Lawson/Stockman Hollie Kain

1 Smith/Vine Adele Agars

2 Dall Kylie Sabeeney

3 Nield/Roberts Eilis Mitchell

3/4 Edmondson/Packer Mel Cook

4/5 Kaeding Georgina Worthington

5 Slattery Rachel Pearce

6 Lang/Roberts Melanie Michael

7 Hynes Nicole Jaeschke

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SCHOOL NEWS

Lauren Cross from Clare Family Dental during one of her visits to the Junior Primary classes to teach the students the importance of good oral health.

On Saturday 7th April, Thomas van Dulken took part in the World's Greatest Shave for the Leukaemia Foundation.

Blood cancer can develop in anyone, of any age, at any time and has affected families within our school community. Every day in Australia, 35 people will be given the devastating news they have leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma or another blood disorder. In many cases, treatment starts within 24 hours of

diagnosis. If the person lives in rural or regional areas, the impact can be greater. They may need to relocate for months of treatment. Each year the Foundation helps more than 750 families from regional and rural Australia by providing free accommodation.

Thomas' initial goal was to raise $560 - this amount gives a regional family a home for a week, near the hospital, to reduce the financial burden of city treatment. Thanks to many generous sponsors, he has already achieved his goal and he is now aiming to raise $1000 by the end of April.

Kirsty Gwynn-Jones took 16 students for an early morning practice run before school this week in preparation for SAPSASA Cross Country competition in June.

Joffa Taylor from Toon School entertained the students with his fun show last week.

Mrs Lemon with some of the Reception students at last Friday’s walkathon.

Visitors, Community Walkathon, lots of practice for Sports day and SAPSASA, it’s been a busy time for our students at St Joseph’s.....

Phoebe Helbig, Jaz Liddy, Sarah Cremer, Molly Ross did work their work experience at our school this week, helping in all year levels and with Sports Day preparations.

THANk YOU EASTER SERVICESThe members of the Liturgy Committee would like to extend a very big thank you to all families who helped out with the services during the Easter Triduum. Students and their families helped out with altar serving and bringing forward the Holy oils at the Holy Thursday service.

SOUTHERN CROSSThe current edition of the Catholic newspaper put out by the Archdiocese called,’ The Southern Cross,’ is available at: www.thesoutherncross.org.au

FRIDAY MASS, FRIDAY 4 MAYA Yr 3-Yr 7 Mass will be held on Friday 4 May in St Michael’s Church, Clare. This Mass will be celebrated by the children in Mrs Nield / Mrs Roberts, Mrs Edmondson / Mr Packer, Miss Kaeding, Mr Slattery, Mrs Lang / Mrs Roberts and Mrs Hynes / Mrs Mathie’s classes.

MASS, FRIDAY 11 MAYA Mass will be held for the students from Reception to Year 2 on Friday 11 May, 12pm at St Michael’s Church, Clare. This Mass will be celebrated by the children in Mrs Lemon, Ms Lloyd, Mrs Smith /Mrs Vine, Mrs Lawson/Mrs Stockman and Mrs Dall’s classes.

PROJECT COMPASSION BOXESCould all Project Compassion boxes please be returned to the front office by Friday 4 May (End of Week 1, Term 2) to ensure we can send it off to Caritas Australia. Thank you for your generous support and for helping our world to be a more ‘just’ world for all.

URGENT NEED OF BABY GOODS Birthline is a not-for-profit organisation offering 24-hour telephone counselling support and material assistance for women and their families when they are experiencing distress, hardship or have questions relating to pregnancy and pregnancy loss. Birthline relies on donations of baby furniture and all baby needs to give to our clients when requested. At present they are in URGENT NEED of cots, bassinets, prams and 0000/000 clothing for newborn babies. Your donations of these items would be very much appreciated. Birthline is located at 412 Magill Rd, Kensington Gardens. Please phone 8331 1223 for more info.

VALUE OF THE WEEk:Value: Honesty

Program Achieve Key: Getting along

Action: Always be truthful

The word of God: 2 Kings 12:15 They acted with complete honesty.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEk:Kindness is the oil that takes the friction out of life.May each of you have a relaxing and enjoyable holiday break with family and friends.

Holiday Period14th & 15th April28th & 29th April

If at 6pm Saturday at Sevenhill or 5pm Sunday at Clare, please feel free to volunteer.

Saturday 5th May, 6pm, Sevenhill

Lilli Smith, Amelie Smith , Fred Barry.

Sunday 6th May5pm, Clare

Connor Duke, Rylee Duke, Rebecca Lehmann

WEEkEND MASS ALTAR SERVERS

DIOCESAN SERVICE FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY The Archbishop & the Diocesan Ecumenical Interfaith Commission invite interested parishioners to the inaugural service, Sat. 26 May 2–4pm. The Archbishop will address the importance of Ecumenism and its connection to renewal. Refreshments and a chance for all to share reflections will follow. RSVP Fri May 4th 8210 8220.

PALMS MISSIONARIES Palms has requests from dioceses and schools in Kenya, Timor Leste, PNG, Kiribati, Samoa and Myanmar, for personnel, especially teachers. The Australian Bishops will support those who take up a global mission placement with $2500 per year. Contact Palms for further information www.palms.org.au

Easter blessings,Paula Clark

APRIM(Assistant Principal Religious Identity and Mission)

R E M I N D E R

PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR

ENHANCING CATHOLIC SCHOOL IDENTITY (ECSI) SURVEY

BY FRIDAY 20TH APRIL

more copies available from School Front office.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

NOTE: If you are unable to serve for your rostered turn, please swap with another person on the roster. Thank you.

UNIFORM NEWS

WINTER UNIFORM********************************************************************For any students wanting an extra warm layer under dresses or sport tops during the upcoming colder months, the uniform shop has navy, long sleeve undertops available to purchase in sizes 4 through to adult.

Remember girls are to wear NAVY socks or tights with the school dress next term. Knee high socks and tights stocked and ready to go.

Boys’ grey socks available in all sizes as well! Why not grab a 3 pack!!

We hope everyone has had a great term, it certainly has flown by. For your convenience, as is our usual practice, the uniform shop will be open each morning of the first week back next term (8.30 -8.50am), alternatively order any items required via the Qkr! app.

A big ‘St Joseph’s’ thank you to our awesome uniform shop volunteers for giving their time to bring you this service.

Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing break!Thanks for reading, Uniform Committee

WIN A TRAILER & WOODNeed a new trailer? Need wood for winter?

Need both?Win a brand new 6 x 4 trailer,

registered until March 2019, filled with firewood.

Tickets just $10 each ~ available from a Year 7 family or the front office!

Year 7 Fundraising for Canberra Trip

Uniform Shop opening times:

8.30am – 8.50am Wednesdays

AND8.30am – 8.50am

every day during

the 1st week of each term

CANTEEN

KIDS IN THE KITCHENVIETNAMESE COLD ROLLS60g rice vermicelli or rice noodles 8 rice paper wrappers 8 large cooked prawns, peeled, deveined and cut in half BBQ chicken, sliced (if you don’t like prawns ;)1 1/3 tablespoons chopped fresh Thai basil (or regular basil)1 large carrot, grated3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves 3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves 2 lettuce leaves, chopped 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce

Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil. Boil rice noodles for 3 to 5 minutes, or until al dente, and drain. Fill a large shallow bowl carefully with hot water. (The younger ones will need Mum or Dad’s help)Dip one wrapper into the water for a couple of seconds to soften. Lay wrapper on the bench and place 2 prawn halves, a handful of noodles, grated carrot, basil, mint, coriander and lettuce in a row across the centre, leaving about 5cm of the wrapper uncovered on each side. Spoon ½ tablespoon of hoisin sauce on each roll.Fold in uncovered sides of wrapper, then tightly roll to enclose the filling. Repeat with remaining rolls.

Canteen Roster Term 2 2018 ALL VOLUNTEERS Must sign in and out at the front office

DATE THURSDAY 9:00am – approx. 11:00am

DATE FRIDAY 9:00am – approx. 1:30pm

Week 1 3rd May

Belinda Green – 0428 752 881 Kerrie Weckert – 0438 452 153

Week 1 4th May

Sarah Stoddart – 0407 240 713 Kirsty Modystach – 0408 957 370

Week 2 10th May

Carly Bradley – 0437 776 476 Melissa Clifford -

Week 2 11th May

Allison Mason – 0402 962 268 Lucinda Warren – 0407 725 298

Week 3 17th May

Catherine Harvey – 0428 420 820 Stacey Butler – 0417 850 173

Week 3 18th May

Delvene Mathie – 0400 286 567 Stephanie Bennett – 0407 240 255

Week 4 24th May

Gabrielle Jones – 0408 991 058 Nicky White – 0407 458 048

Week 4 25th May

Peggy Mitchell – 0429 696 848 Vicky Stewart – 0418 859 480

Week 5 31st May

Nicole Jaeschke – 0417 818 805 Nicky Hancock – 0409 676 638

Week 5 1st June

Amy Abbott – 0409 032 138 Kelli Shannahan – 0421 055 799

Week 6 7th June

Sharon Schultz – 0408 856 144 Brendan Ackland – 0439 422 801

Week 6 8th June

Shelley Tregilgas – 0417 839 259 Mandy Drew – 0417 838 241

Week 7 14th June

Michelle Verco – 0409 091 160 Nicola McMurray – 0429 809 240

Week 7 15th June

Adele Agars – 0430 242 776 Lauren Honan – 0417 746 935

Week 8 21st June

NO CANTEEN Week 8 22nd June

NO VOLUNTEERS

Week 9 28th June

NO CANTEEN Week 9 29th June

NO VOLUNTEERS

Week 10 5th July

NO CANTEEN Week 10 6th July

NO VOLUNTEERS

New to Canteen Experience in Canteen Experienced and willing to help less experienced

If you need to swap your day, please call a person with the same or more experience than you from the current roster where possible. Please notify Nicola of any changes ASAP so the roster can be kept up to

date. Any questions or feedback please call NICOLA MCMURRAY 0429 809 240 Thank you for volunteering your time

You are invited to participate in the Clare Valley Half Marathon and associated events.All the events start and finish on the Clare Oval, so whether you’re running or cheering, the festive atmosphere will make for an inspiring and fun morning.

The indisputable highlight of the day for many is the Kids Fun Run around the oval at 10am. As always the event is free, but this year for the first time every child will receive a medal thanks to the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council.

Medals will also be awarded to entrants across all other distances this year too.

The Clare Valley Half Marathon is the first in Triple Crown Series and marks the start of the South Australian Road Runners’ Club race calendar.

Registrations required prior to the event:online: https://sarrc.org.au/Registrations also accepted on the morning of the race –please arrive before 8:00amFor more information phone 0403 039 307

Clare Oval

Kids FunRun (1 km)Commences at

10am────

All children welcome –FREE entry

────Every child will

receive a medal!

5km eventCommences at

8:45am –

Open to all ages────

12km eventCommences at

8:30am –

Open to those aged 12yrs and above

────Half Marathon Commences at

8:00am

NetSetGO 2018If your child is born in 2011 or 2012

and interested in learning the basics of netball, through skill activities, minor games, and modified matches,

while having lots of fun, come and join us at:

NetSetGO North Clare Netball Club starting on Thursday 3rd May

from 4 till 4.45pm for 10 weeks.

Total cost - $60 (Sports Vouchers to the value of $50

can be used towards this)

For registration information email: Melanie Michael at mc.michael@bigpond.com

BURRA GOLF CLUB• COME AND TRY

PROGRAM• JUNIOR

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

2018 [holiday program]

Friday 20 April 10.00 am – 12.00 noon

Friday 27 April 10.00 am – 12.00 noonPLEASE NOTE:

SAPSASA 10, 11,12 & 13 year olds interested in participating in SAPSASA Golf later in the year encouraged to participate

Drink and light snack provided at end of sessions

Equipment available

$5.00 registration.

My Golf is a nationally accredited program. Parents welcome.

Further information Gus Wenzel0439 846 421

Come along and enjoy some coaching andthe opportunity to play golf.

It’s all happening again!! It’s our 31st year!

Girls and Boys aged 5 to 8 years old, who want to have fun are welcome to join us

at the Clare Town Oval, Friday night May 4th at 4pm.

Mum’s and Dads are encouraged to join in and help out.

Contact mike McAvaney (Mr Mac) A.H. 88 422 684

Term 1 School holiday ProgramS SACA is excited to be offering Term 1 MILO in2CRICKET & MILO T20 Blast school holiday programs this season. These are designed to provide girls and boys with a fun, safe and inclusive activity while continuing to develop

their skills and passion for Cricket. It is a great option to keep your kids active and have fun during the holidays.Session 1 - Monday 16th AprilSession 2 - Tuesday 17th April

Session 3 - Wednesday 18th April9:30am – 12:00pm

Karen Rolton Oval – cnr North Terrace & Port Rd (entry via Glover Avenue)Cost $75 (includes all 3 sessions) – payment to be made at first session

All registered participants also receive an exclusive participant pack,

containing a cap, bat, ball and other Adelaide Strikers giveaways!

For more information please email holidayprogram@saca.com.au