Specialists
This week, our Years 3–6 students were visited by Constable Hayley McDonald, who delivered an engaging and informative session on being cyber safe. Constable Hayley spoke to students about the importance of making smart choices online, protecting personal information, and recognising the signs of unsafe or inappropriate online behaviour.
She also discussed the impact of social media, gaming, and online communication, reminding students to always think before they post or share. The session encouraged students to speak up if something doesn’t feel right and to seek help from trusted adults.
We are very grateful to Constable Hayley for taking the time to visit and help our students develop safe and responsible online habits that will serve them well both now and in the future.
Music
It’s been another exciting week in the Music Room!
Our Grade 3 students have been busy learning to play “Smoke on the Water” and “Hot Cross Buns” on the guitar, showing great progress with their finger placement and rhythm. Other Grade 3/4 classes have been working on the recorder, focusing on correct hand position, breathing techniques, and mastering “Hot Cross Buns.”
In Grades 1 and 2, students have been exploring musical notation and practising with percussion instruments, creating and performing their own rhythmic patterns.
Our Foundation students have been experimenting with beat and rhythm through fun songs and movement activities, discovering how music can be felt, heard, and created in different ways.
It’s wonderful to see all year levels making music together and growing in confidence each week!
LIBRARY NEWS
A reminder to parents that while your child borrows during their Italian lesson each week, they also have the opportunity to borrow each day, with the library open before school from 8:30-8:50. If your child finishes their book, discovers that the book they chose is too difficult or is not capturing their interest, please encourage them to visit the library and choose some new reading material. They do not need to wait until their next lesson.
A reminder that Year 2 and Year 5 have had changes to their LOTE/Library timetable for Term 4.
MONDAY: Year 2 & Year 5VO
TUESDAY: Year 5SG
LIBRARY BORROWING APPROACHING YEAR'S END
A reminder that as we approach the Year's end could student's please check at home for any overdue library books or readers belonging to school; especially ANY Year 6 students or FAMILIES who may be leaving St. Joseph's.
We know you understand that our books are a valuable asset and costly to replace. We will place a notice in future newsletters, reminding you when books will need to be returned.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE & THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD'S READING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
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ISSUE 7 ORDERS CLOSE TODAY
Orders for Book Club ISSUE 7 CLOSE TODAY! If you wish to order you can use the online tool - LOOP.
A reminder to those who ordered from Issue 6 last term, if ordering to use your $5 credit. Those ordering from Issue 7 will also receive a $5 credit to spend with Issue 8. There are also some incentives when spending a certain total to receive up to 3 books free on the current Issue. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS ONLY WHEN ORDERING THROUGH THE LOOP ONLINE TOOL
Orders will be received up until Friday 31st October so they can be processed and delivered asap.
https://scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/issue-preview/
LAST SCHOLASTIC ISSUE FOR 2025
The link to access Issue 8 has not been sent as yet. As soon s it is we will share it with you, Same promos will apply - $5 to spend on Isuue 1 in 2026.
STAY TUNED MORE INFO TO COME IN FUTURE NEWSLETTERS, BUT ORDERS WILL CLOSE TO ENSURE DELIVERIES BEFORE SCHOOL'S END & IN TIME FOR
Gifts & Chrsitmas Giviing
