General Information

Book Week & Grandparent's Day

We are looking forward to celebrating Book Week and Grandparents' Day on Friday, 28th August. See the Library section of the Newsletter for further details on the Book Week Parade. Parents are also welcome to attend on the day. We look forward to seeing you there!

School Fees

A reminder to all families/carers that school fee installments are due on the 21st of each month from February to November.

Thank you to those families who have already made payments. BPAY details can be found on emailed statements and we have EFTPOS facilities available at the school.

As always, please feel free to contact the school if you would like to discuss your account or to arrange a payment plan.

Sport News

Armidale Catholic Schools Athletics Carnival 

Congratulations to the following 34 students who will represent St Joey's at the Armidale Catholic Schools Athletics Carnival next week in Tamworth. 

Myah, Sonny, Roman, Ryan, Sarah, Cameron, Maeve, Grace, Valeria, Alaska, Eleanor, Ollie, Miller, Ruby, Ivy, Rubi, Kolt, Mason, Zavier, John, Averie, Connor, Logan, Henri, Mason, Marleeka, Azelle, Maggie, Bethany, Sophia, James, Jake, Nate and Charli.

What a great achievement! We will be cheering you on and can't wait to hear how you go. Good luck!

Student Sporting Achievements

Congratulations to Matilda, Connor and Hamish who played their little hearts out in their finals for their representative basketball teams over the weekend in Port Macquarie.

Canteen News

Volunteers Needed

The School Canteen appreciates the assistance provided by our lovely group of volunteers on a Friday. Volunteer once per term or once per year, it’s up to you! Please see the roster below and, if you’d like to participate, please contact the school administration to express your interest. 

Volunteer Roster - Term 3 Fridays, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Library News

2026 Book Week

Our eagerly anticipated Book Character Parade on Friday, August 28th at 10:30am. To celebrate all the wonderful stories we regularly enjoy, all students from Kindergarten to Year 6 are invited to come to school dressed as their favourite book character from any adventure story, or as their favourite author. This year’s theme, "Symphony of Stories," will allow our imaginations to run wild! Students can dress up as individuals or partner up with a sibling or friend. It’s costume time again!

Book Club

The fifth issue of Book Club is out now! If you wish to order a book from Book Club you may do so online via LOOP or by sending your order form and money into the office. 

PLUS with every LOOP order placed on issue 5, you receive a $5 discount code to spend on issue 6. Please have cash orders in by 3pm Thursday, 6th August. Unfortunately, late cash orders cannot be accepted. 

Chess News

Good luck to Connor, Jackson, Kaile and Jake who are competing in the Primary Schools Chess Competition - Tamworth Zone this Wednesday, 29th July at Tamworth Public School. A large number of schools from around the region will be participating. Good luck boys!

P&F News

Tea Towel Fundraiser

We would like to thank the St Josephs community for supporting our Tea Towel Fundraiser. We sold 183 Tea Towels and the profit raised will go towards Silent Disco Headphones.

There are a limited number of Tea Towels available for anyone who missed ordering. These are available via the Canteen on Compass.

School Disco

This term we have a disco planned for the students. Keep an eye out for details to follow. 

P&F Meeting

The P&F plays an important role in building community by organising social events and supporting the school through fundraising activities. We encourage everyone to become involved in the P&F Association. We have a wonderful committee so we encourage our parent body to come along and support our marvellous P&F this year. 

Our  P&F Meeting is next Tuesday, 4th August at 5:30pm in the staffroom. 

Application for Extended Leave

Family holidays and travel are no longer considered under the Exemption from School Procedures. Travel outside of vacation periods is now counted as an absence for statistical purposes. Please see the office if  your child will be away from school for 10 days or more as an application form will need to be completed and approved at the discretion of the Principals or delegate. 

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