The Word from St. Joseph's

Specialists

ITALIAN DAY CELEBRATION: MONDAY!

Save the date: On Monday 30th June (last week of term 2), we will be celebrating Italian Day with an incursion attending the school to entertain us and with a host of other activities. Lunch, (a bowl of pasta) will be provided to students on this day. If your child doesn't eat pasta they will need to bring their lunch. 

On the day children are invited to come dressed in the Italian flag colours (verde-green, bianco-white and rosso-red) or they can dress-up as something related to Italy.  Some examples are a gondolier, gladiator, roman, famous Italian artist, Pinocchio etc. NO SOCCER PLAYERS PLEASE. Please do not go to a lot of expense, just use items you have at home.

In our lessons leading up to this day, students are learning about the different regions of Italy, providing valuable insights into the country's overall landscape, diverse geographical features, cultural differences and historical influences. 

The students have also been learning the songs that will be included in the performance and most have engaged in these enthusiastically. I have attached the links so the children could listen to and share with you what they have learnt so far.

 

Bella Ciao - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aUav1lx3rA

Marina - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoBcLO4hkSc

Buona Sera - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qr91dJvbqs

Volare - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mppAFu3dqw 

 

LIBRARY NEWS

BOOK FAIR

Thank you to all who supported our recent Book Fair. From sales we received $600 commission which we get to spend on more reading material for the library. 

 

LIBRARY BOOKS 

 

Please have a look at home and return any library books to the library before the end of term. We encourage students to visit our local town library during the holidays either to join in some of the activities they have on offer or to become a member and borrow some books to enjoy over the holiday break. 

 

COBRAM LIBRARY HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Join us for FREE kids activities at Cobram Library this school holidays..

Tuesday 2 July @ 10:30am- Unicorn & Dino Masks

Thursday 4 July @ 10:30am- Let’s Go Fly a Kite!

#TakeHome craft packs are available during opening hours all holidays.

Bookings preferred as places are limited.

Go to gvlibraries.com.au/holidays to find the complete holiday program.

 

                                                       

 

COBRAM LIBRARY - LEGO CLUB

  • When: 3 Jul 2025 at 4:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Where: Cobram Library 14 Punt Road
  • Cost: Free
  • Contact: Cobram Library 1300 374 765

A LEGO session for all abilities and ages.

Drop in after school to join the fun: build with LEGO, play games

Every Thursday from 4.00pm

 Free - No bookings required.  For more information email cobram@gvlibraries.com.au or phone 1300 374 765.

 

COBRAM LIBRARY - GIANT NOUGHTS AND CROSSES

  • When: 7 – 18 Jul 2025
  • Where: Cobram Library 14 Punt Road
  • Cost: Free
  • Contact: 1300 374 765

School Holiday Activity

Available to play all holidays!

July 7th to 18th.

All equipment provided. For more information, contact the library on 1300 374 765 or email cobram@gvlibraries.com.au.

 

COBRAM LIBRARY - SCRATCH ART BOOMERANGS

  • When: 8 Jul 2025 at 11:00am – 12:00pm
  • Where: Cobram Library 14 Punt Road
  • Cost: Free
  • Contact: 1300 374 765

School Holiday Activity - NAIDOC Week

Scratch into the black board surface and your design will appear in indigenous    inspired colours.  Have fun experimenting with different patterns and marks.

Tuesday 8th July from 11:00am

All equipment provided. For more information, contact the library on 1300 374 765 or email cobram@gvlibraries.com.au.

 

COBRAM LIBRARY - NUNGA FILM FESTIVAL

  • When: 9 Jul 2025 at 2:30pm – 4:30pm
  • Where: Cobram Library 14 Punt Road
  • Cost: Free
  • Contact: 1300 374 765

School Holiday Activity - NAIDOC Week

Nunga Screen is held annually between Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week and is a FREE short film showcase for all ages that shares and celebrates First Nations culture, stories and language through film.

Wednesday 9th July from 2:30pm

All equipment provided. For more information, contact the library on 1300 374 765 or email cobram@gvlibraries.com.au.

 

COBRAM LIBRARY - SNOWFLAKE FRIDA

  • When: 15 Jul 2025 at 11:00am – 12:00pm
  • Where: Cobram Library 14 Punt Road
  • Cost: Free
  • Contact: 1300 374 765

School Holiday Activity

World famous artist Frida Kahlo is well known for her colourful self portraits. We are going to be smudging pastel and making some snowflakes instead of flowers to add to our templates. OR you can create your own  winter  self-portrait...

Tuesday 15th July from 11:00am

All equipment provided. For more information, contact the library on 1300 374 765 or email cobram@gvlibraries.com.au.

 

COBRAM LIBRARY - NINTENDO SWITCH GAMING

  • When: 16 Jul 2025 at 2:30pm – 4:30pm
  • Where: Cobram Library 14 Punt Road
  • Cost: Free
  • Contact: 1300 374 765

School Holiday Activity

Always wanted to try out a Nintendo Switch? Come along, have a go and see which games you enjoy.

Wednesday 16th July from 2:30pm

All equipment provided. For more information, contact the library on 1300 374 765 or email cobram@gvlibraries.com.au.

 

COBRAM LIBRARY - STAINED GLASS MANDALAS

  • When: 17 Jul 2025 at 11:00am – 12:00pm
  • Where: Cobram Library 14 Punt Road
  • Cost: Free
  • Contact: 1300 374 765

School Holiday Activity

Stained Glass Mandalas This activity is always a favourite! Join us as we settle in to create some magical mandalas that will brighten up any cold, wintery day.

Thursday 17th July from 11:00am

All equipment provided. For more information, contact the library on 1300 374 765 or email cobram@gvlibraries.com.au.