Week 1 Term 4 2023
Dear Families,
Welcome to Term 4! I hope you had a restful and enjoyable break with your children.
It is always wonderful to welcome our children back at the beginning of the term their enthusiasm and the absolute need to share all their wonderful holiday stories is a delight. How blessed we are in our job!
As we begin our final term for 2023 we are aware of the many events and activities that will keep us busy and focused - lots of learning, Junior Joeys, Swimming awareness, Exuro, Stage 3 excursion, assessments, reports, the swimming carnival, School Captains and Leaders elections for 2023, Advent, Masses and Liturgies, Year 6 Graduation, and the list goes on. Before we know it, we will be at the end of another year and saying goodbye to Year 6 2023. They are already starting to count their "lasts" (The last time they will do things in primary school at St Joseph's).
What a wonderful term we have ahead!
ST JOHN'S COLLEGE WOODLAWN VISIT
On Tuesday we had 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student leaders visit the school. They were accompanied by their Indigenous Education Worker, Mr Len Moran and teacher Mr Bernie Maginnity.
The students will visit on a rotating system to our school three times this term, to cook a sausage sizzle for all of our students for lunch and also attend class, to either help students with their work or read with them.
The initiative planned and instigated by Len Moran is framed around the premise that:
- Young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can be great role models for many reasons. Firstly, they have a unique perspective on the world that can be incredibly valuable to others. This experience can help them develop resilience, empathy, and a strong sense of purpose, which can inspire and motivate other young students from St Joseph’s Woodburn.
- Secondly, young Aboriginal leaders can often make a deep connection with other younger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, which can be a source of strength and inspiration. By sharing their knowledge and experiences with others, they can help to educate and raise awareness about the rich history and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Finally, young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student leaders can serve as powerful social justice and equity advocates.
Young leaders from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities can serve as excellent role models and mentors due to their unique cultural perspective, commitment to social justice issues, and dedication to their communities.
We thank the 5 students who attended on Tuesday. They were wonderful ambassadors for their school. They cooked and served a sausage sizzle, joined the lunchtime handball comps, and then spent some quality time assisting and working with the students in the classrooms. They even provided some gifts to the classrooms and students. We also thank Mr Len Moran for involving our students in this initiative and the support provided by all at St John's College Woodlawn.
JUNIOR JOEYS RETURNS TO TERM 4
This a reminder that we welcome back our wonderful Junior Joeys next Wednesday 18 October 2023 from 9 am to 11 am. There will be 2 further Junior Joeys sessions to follow, with the final day for our Junior Joeys being Wednesday 1 October 2023.
A 2024 Kindergarten Parent Meeting will be held on Wednesday 1 November 2023 at 6 pm.
2023 WOODBURN RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL ART AWARDS
This week a letter was received from Mrs Pam Bellingham from the Woodburn Event Team, thanking the staff and students for their support of the 2023 Woodburn Riverside Festival. In the letter, the children were congratulated for their dance performance at the Festival and acknowledged for attending on the first day of the school holidays.
The high standard of the art entries for the Art Exhibition in the Festival was also appreciated and recognised.
The following students were awarded a certificate and prize for their outstanding work:
| Ages 5-8 | |
| First | Phoebe Jett |
| Second | Jordie Johns |
| Highly Commended |
Billie Johns Fletcher Ashton Indie Stahl |
| Ages 9-12 | |
| First | Meluca Jett |
| Second | Caleb Doran and Hunter Prodanovic |
| Highly Commended |
Lottie Duignan Johanna Jensen Leila Bailey |
CONGRATULATIONS
FAMILY CONNECT WORKER
UPCOMING DATES TO NOTE
| Friday 13 October 2023(Week 1) | National Rosary Day |
| Tuesday 17 October (Week 2) |
Exuro Retreat- 2 students Year 5 Intensive Swimming Commences |
| Wednesday 18 October (Week 2) | Junior Joeys begins for Term 4 |
| Thursday 19 October (Week 2) | Rocktober Soccer Challenge |
| Friday 20 October (Week 2) | Assembly (Kinder, Year 1 & Year 2) |
| Monday 23- Friday 27 (Week 3) | Stage 3 Excursion- Lake Keepit |
| Tuesday 24 October (Week 3) | Intensive Swimming |
| Wednesday 25 October (Week 3) | Junior Joeys |
IN WEEK 1 OF TERM 4 WE ARE TRULY GRATEFUL FOR:
- Our students return to school
- Our Woodlawn visitors
- Our Weekly Award winners for leading the way.
The Stage 2 Geography walking excursion
- Our Water Awareness Opportunity
Have a wonderful weekend.
Jeanette Wilkins
Principal
GOSPEL REFLECTION: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a wedding feast.
Catholic Mission Fundraiser
SOCKTOBER SOCCER SHOOT-OUt -
Gold Coin Donation
On Thursday 19th October at 11:15 am our students (and hopefully parents) will participate in the Socktober Soccer Shootout to raise money for Catholic Mission
At lunchtime In colour house teams - )Burbi, Guraman and Gahgan) our students will compete in a soccer goal shootout to raise money for Catholic Mission. We ask that students bring a gold coin donation to support our Catholic Mission fundraising.
Parents are welcome to watch and participate in this event as we are hoping to be able to field a parent team.
Before the event, our students will be learning about Timor Leste and the problems facing their communities. Socktober uses the world game of soccer to form a connection between students in Australia and the children they support with their fundraising, incorporating formation and education. Through Socktober, students are invited to learn about, pray, advocate for, and financially support children and communities in need around the world.
We appreciate your generous support of our 2023 Socktober initiative.
Important Dates
EXURO DISCIPLESHIP RETREAT - Year 5 - Tuesday 17th October
Catholic Mission fundraiser Socktober Soccer Shoot Out -Colour House Challenge - Gold Coin Donation - Thursday 19th October at 11:15 am- All Welcome
Catholic Mission Mass - lead by our Mini Vinnies Friday 3rd November 9:30 am in the Evans head Anglican Church - All Welcome
KINDERGARTEN MASS- Friday 17th November at 9:30 am - all welcome
STAGE TWO MASS - Friday 1st December at 9:30 am - All Welcome
ADVENT LITURGY - Monday 4th December at 9:05 am in the school library
Year 6 Graduation Dinner -Thursday 14th December 6 pm
Year 6 Graduation Mass - Friday 15th December 9:30 am - ALL WELCOME
WATER AWARENESS 2023
- The children are to wear their School Sports Uniform with a School hat
- Bring swimmers, a towel, a wet shirt, sunscreen and goggles.
AWARDS - WEEK 1
| KINDERGARTEN | Kayde Donelly and Lachlan Salmi |
| YEAR 1 | Ilaria Morgan |
| YEAR 2 | Nancy Moran |
| YEAR 3 | Maya Jensen |
| YEAR 4 | Ollie Handford-King |
| YEAR 5 | Nicholas Felsch |
| YEAR 6 | Phoenix Hay |
| Spirit of Jesus | Everyone for the great effort in Week 1 |
PIE DAY FRIDAY CONTINUES -
Spinach and Fetta Rolls available
Spinach and Fetta Rolls - $4.50 from Wardell Pies will now be available on Pie Day Fridays. All orders need to be on paper bags with the child's name, class and what they would like to order clearly written on them with the money enclosed.
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Large Pies |
$3.50 |
| Mini Pies | $2.50 |
| Sausage Rolls | $2.50 |
| Spinach and Fetta Rolls | $4.50 |
| Big M Chocolate Milk | $1.50 |
| Apple Blackcurrant Popper | $1.50 |
ORDERS ARE TO BE IN BY THURSDAY - THANK YOU
