term 3, issue 1
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St Joseph’s School
Barmera
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Fa x : 85 88 2 98 6
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Princ ipa l:
Mr . Lee Abela
Parish Pr ies t :
Fr Steve Ardi l l
P h o n e: 8 58 2 18 94
M a ss T i me : S u n da y 1 1 . 00 a m
EDUCATING TOMORROW’S LEADERS TODAY
Newsletter An R-7 Catholic School in the traditional lands of the Ngarrindjeri people.
S u n d ay 27 t h J u l y
17 t h S u n d ay i n O r d i na ry T i me
Dear Parents, Caregivers and Students,
Welcome to Term 3! Monday started with students being very excited and energetic which
translated into a good start to the term for students.
The Kingham family are away overseas having a great time, we have welcomed Mrs Mandy
Hammond to the staff again and I have enjoyed my first week of teaching Science (I’ve finally
been able to utilise the my Bachelor of Science!). I am sure like all the previous terms, it will be
filled with great learning opportunities and experiences for students.
Term 2 ended with a whole school assembly, where a number of awards were distributed. A
significant amount of these awards were reflective of student’s achievements in their report. It is
important to remember that when a student receives a ‘C’ grade in their report, they are
achieving what is expected of them for their age. The report awards are a way of recognising
students that have achieved beyond the expectations in a number of different areas - Academic
Achievement, Personal Development and Wellbeing and in Application and Attitude.
If a child did not receive an award for Academic Achievement, this would be understandable as
they need to receive an ‘A’ or ‘B’ grade in 7 out of the 9 subject areas. I compare this award to
SAPSASA or State level sport – we acknowledge this success but not everyone is able to achieve
it.
In saying that, with the remaining two awards, I believe that every child has the capacity to be
successful in these areas, especially the Attitude and Application. I believe a child’s Attitude and
Application is the most important part of the report. As a Principal and as a parent, I want to
know that a child/my child is doing their best despite what the result is. The result indicates the
possibility of support required but how can I be unhappy knowing their best is being attempted?
Over 60% of students were successful in achieving an award for Application and Attitude, there
were also a number of students that came very close to achieving this. Again students needed to
receive 7 out of 9 ‘Very Good’ and/or ‘Excellent’ to receive this award, a number of students
achieved 6 out of the 9. These awards will also occur at the end of the year.
This term we welcome the Hubert family to the school, Trudi-Ann & Galen and their children,
Alanah and Emily. Alanah in in the year 1 class and has settled nicely into our school.
Take care
Mr Lee Abela
EDUCATING TOMORROW’S LEADERS TODAY
Religious Identity + Mission
Happy
Birthday…
8th August
Riley Haigh
Term Dates Term 1
28 Jan - 11 April
Term 2
28 April - 4 July
Term 3
21 July - 26 Sept
Term 4
13 Oct - 12 Dec
In a spirit of deep joy and gratitude
The Riverland Regional Council and School Communities of the Riverland
invite
Families and Students from St Joseph’s School to the Mass celebrating the Proclamation of
Our Lady of the River Parish incorporating the communities of
St Francis Xaviers’ in Barmera, St Mary’s in Berri, St Albert’s in Loxton,
St Ursula’s in Morgan, St Therese’s in Renmark and St Thomas More’s in Waikerie
on
Friday 15th August 2014
Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
at
Our Lady of the River School Hall
Crawford Terrace, Berri
Commencing at 6.30pm
Tea to follow
RSVP: Our Lady of the Riverland Parish
[email protected] No high heels to be
(08) 8582 1894 worn in the school hall
2014 marks the year that the Riverland parishes amalgamate into one. Arriving at this Proclamation has
been a very long journey for many parishioners, so it is very important to share this great opportunity
with the Riverland Catholic community as we all come together as one to celebrate this achievement in
our region.
Students and families are asked to support this event by attending. Students from St Joseph’s have been
asked to participate in the Gospel Procession and altar serving.
If your child is interested in participating in the procession please let the front office know and more
information will be sent out next week.
Children who are confirmed or being confirmed are also asked to be present at this celebration.
There will be a sheet at the front office collecting names and numbers for RSVP as name tags will be
made up for those attending.
RSVP School Front office by Friday 1st August
EDUCATING TOMORROW’S LEADERS TODAY
Student Learning and Wellbeing - Premiers Reading Challenge
School photos will be taken on Tuesday 12th August - Week 4
Photo envelopes were sent home via the eldest child in each family yesterday.
• All students are to wear FULL WINTER UNIFORM.
• All shoulder length hair to be tied back in a navy blue hair tie or ribbon.
• Year 7’s to wear their Year 7 jacket.
• House Captains to bring in their sports top, jumper or jacket, navy shorts or pants, white socks and
runners.
• Family photos are a separate envelope and are available from the front office.
• All photo envelopes need to be returned to the front office at school by FRIDAY 8th AUGUST even
if your child/ren are not purchasing any photographs.
Student Learning + Wellbeing - School Photos
Student Learning and Wellbeing - Jeans for Genes Day
On Friday the 1st of August we are celebrating Jeans for Genes day.
It is a gold coin donation with all money raised going to this worthy cause.
Students are invited to wear their jeans on the day with a casual top.
During the day we will be awarding prizes for the following categories:
• Most creative jeans
• Baggiest jeans
• Skinniest jeans
• Lightest jeans/ NO WHITE
• Darkest jeans/ NO BLACK
• Brightest jeans
Thank you - SJS SRC
Come into the library and watch our PRC train grow!
Congratulations to these students
who are Premier Reading Challenge Achievers
Student Learning + Wellbeing - Fundamental Movement Workshop Tuck Roster 1st August Leah Ashton + Sonia Koskinas 8th August Anne Abela + Jane Burton 15th August Tracy Ivanovic + Jade Gallagher 22nd August Soula Kanakaris + Cheryl Kassulke 29th August Sandra Wright + Debbie Kariuki 5th September Kerri Anne Wilkinson + Anne Abela 12th September Leah Ashton + Cheryl Kassulke 19th September Tracy Ivanovic + Jade Gallangher 26th September NO TUCK
EDUCATING TOMORROW’S LEADERS TODAY
Community
Jayne McDonough, Occupational Therapist
is launching her own business in Term 3,
2014. School, home or clinic based
assessment and therapy services to
support these important skills…
- Sensory processing - Fine motor -
Prewriting - Handwriting - Daily living tasks - Social skills. To refer you child to this NEW service or if
you have any queries please contact Jayne McDonough. Occupational Therapist Phone: 0428 399 379
Email: [email protected]
• RYT afterschool workshop program for semester 2 – Commencing July 28th
Loxton Drama | Mondays| Loxton High Drama Room| 4.15pm-6.15pm
Renmark Drama| Tuesdays| RYT- Renmark Institute| 4.00pm- 6.00pm
(NEW) Berri Drama| Wednesdays| Riverland Special School| 4.00pm-6.00pm
Waikerie Drama| Thursdays| Waikerie High School| 4.00pm-6.00pm
Loxton Dance 1| Mondays| Loxton Primary school| 4.00pm-5.00pm
Loxton Dance 2| Mondays | Loxton Primary School| 5.00pm-6.00pm
Renmark Dance| Wednesdays| RYT- Renmark Institute| 4.00pm-6.00pm
Also we are starting a senior (17+) Belly dancing class on Wednesdays 5.30-7pm (for anyone that may
be interested)
For more info please contact RYT 8586 3437 [email protected]
Coming Events:
Week 2
1st August
Jeans for Genes
day
Week 3
School Mass
St Mary MacKillop
3/4/5 Class
8th August
SAPSASA Athletics
at Glossop High
Week 4
12th August
School Photos
and
Bingo Fundraiser
at BMFC
13th August
Confirmation
candidates retreat
at OLOR School
14th August
Year 7 transition
to Glossop High
15th August
Whole School
Assembly
and
Proclamation Mass
of Our Lady of the
River Parish at
OLOR School hall
6.30pm
17th August
(Sunday)
Confirmation Mass
at St Mary’s in
Berri - 9.00 am
Week 5
BOOK WEEK
Student Learning + Wellbeing - Healthy Eating Ideas
BRILLIANT BREKKIE IDEAS
Eating breakfast is important for kids as it fuels their bodies and brains for their daily
activities. Brekkie gives kids bodies the nutrients they need to grow and develop, and the
energy to play, concentrate and learn.
STUCK FOR BREKKIE IDEAS?
Well, don’t worry! Breakfast can include almost any type of food – breads, cereals, vegies,
fruit, reduced fat dairy products and lean meats. Try these brilliant brekkie ideas!
Cereal and reduced fat milk with a piece of fruit.
Toast with toppings such as jam or fruit spreads, baked beans, spaghetti, reduced fat cheese and tomato,
Vegemite™ and reduced fat cheese, scrambled egg or banana. Try using a variety of breads like English
muffins, pikelets, bread rolls and different grainy breads like multigrain or wholemeal.
Pikelets or small pancakes with berries or other sliced fruit on top Fresh/tinned fruit salad with reduced
fat yoghurt (plain or fruit flavoured).
For kids who don’t have much of an appetite in the morning, a Fruit Smoothie is a yummy alternative
that will help to fill them up!
SUPER FRUIT SHAKES AND SMOOTHIES!
Fruit shakes and smoothies have become very popular – they taste great, they’re quick and easy to make
and they’re good for you! These delicious and healthy recipes are great at any time of day, especially for a
filling breakfast or snack on the run!
FRUIT MELODY RECIPE (Serves 1)
½ cup orange juice 1/3 cup apricot nectar or juice ½ ripe banana, mashed
1 passionfruit 1 teaspoon honey Blend well, serve with crushed ice and enjoy!
BANANA SMOOTHIE RECIPE (Serves 1)
1 cup low fat milk 1/3 cup low fat yoghurt 1 teaspoon honey 1 ripe banana
1 raw egg Blend together, serve immediately and enjoy!
STRAWBERRY SURPRISE RECIPE (Serves 4)
200g low fat frozen strawberry yoghurt 250g strawberries 1 litre (4 cups) low fat milk
Soften yoghurt, hull and cut strawberries into pieces and blend until smooth.
Recipes sourced from Nutrition Australia healthy eating school newsletter inserts, 2006