Happy Birthday

Wishing all our students a very happy birthday who celebrated their special day over the last fortnight.

29 August - Siena B Year 3 & Alba J Year 5

30 August - Hugh B Year 3, Miley J Year 2, Imogen S Kinder and Benjamin D Year 2

1 September - Lara S Year 5

2 September - Violet L Year 4 and Emily I Year 3

3 September - Alaska G Year 1 and Harvey W Year 4

4 September - Eloise R Year 2

5 September - Sonny D Year 1, Rubin D Year 1, Austin P Year 4, Daisy M Year 3, Ella V Kinder, Rufaro B Year 3

6 September - Hazel H Kinder and Jennifer D Year 5

7 September - Ming C Year 6 and Harrison C Year 1

8 September - Monroe H Year 1

9 September - Wes P Year 6 and Hunter M Year 2

10 September - Genevieve S Year 6 and Charley M Year 4

11 September - Blair A Year 1 and Brooklyn M Kinder

National Child Protection Week – Parent Information Sessions by CatholicCare -Understanding and Managing Anxiety - TOMORROW

Parents are invited to attend an information session facilitated by Catholic Care Counsellors titled, Understanding and Managing Anxiety: Practical tools for parents and carers at 12.45pm - 1.45pm on Friday 12 September, just before our Week 8 Whole School Assembly.

Please RSVP by using the QR code on the flyer.

Book Club - Issue 6 - CLOSES TOMORROW!

Student have now received Book Club Issue 6.

Issue 6 will close for orders on tomorrow, Friday 12 September for delivery in the week commencing Monday 22 September.

Mathematics Books Coming Home For Sharing & Celebration!

Get ready to celebrate your child's learning journey in Mathematics! Next Friday (Week 9), your child will bring home their Mathematics book, filled with fantastic work and progress. This is a wonderful opportunity for them to share their learning with you and for you to provide encouragement and celebrate their achievements.

Inside their book, you'll find a Parent Reflection and Celebration Slip. We invite you to take a moment to leave a comment, share your thoughts, and acknowledge your child's efforts. We look forward to continuing our partnership and working together to help your child thrive and grow in their faith, learning, and well-being.

Please ensure all Mathematics books are returned to school on Monday of Week 10.

Example of a Parent Reflection and Celebration Slip

Multiplication Maths Cafe - Friday 26 September 2025

menALIVE Growing Good Men Weekend 2025

A powerful weekend experience for fathers and their teenage sons (ages 12–17), supported by Bishop Brian Mascord. Strengthen your bond, explore the journey into manhood, and share in engaging activities, reflection, and a meaningful Rite of Passage.

Places are limited, so register early to secure your spot at a weekend that has been a life-changing experience for hundreds of dads and lads. The cost is $500 per father–son pair, which includes accommodation, meals, adventure activities, and resources. For more information and to register, see here.

Date:	Friday 5 to Sunday 7 December 2025
Venue:	The Tops Conference Centre, 51 Bendena Gardens, Stanwell Tops

2025 Premier Reading Challenge

Premier's Reading Challenge 2025 has been extended Friday 19 September 2025. If your child would still like to participate in the challenge this year, there are two options available for how you can log your children's reading.

Blank Reading Logs are available for pick up from the library any morning before school starts. You can fill these in at home as books are read and then drop back off at the library and Mrs Pirie or Mrs Parker will enter these books into your child's online reading log.

Alternatively, you can email the school to request your child's digital login details and enter their reading at your own convenience.

For any further questions please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Pirie.

Sport

2025 Soccer Gala Day

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the Soccer Gala Day on Friday 29 August at Dalton Park Fairy Meadow. Students showed great skill, determination and school spirit as they worked together and respected officials. Lots of games, goals and good fun!

A huge thank you to all the parent volunteers who supported the students as coaches and managers. Your time and energy was greatly appreciated. Thank you also to the staff who supported the students on the day especially Mrs Brooks who coordinated the event.

HSC - Physical Activity & Sport Studies Teaching Visits (PASS)

For many years, we have been fortunate to have students from Holy Spirit College (HSC) completing the Year 10 Physical Activity & Sport Studies (PASS) coaching program with our school. These visits provide our students with micro-teaching PDHPE skills based lessons.

This year, these micro teaching lessons will once again take place in Term 3 during week 5, 7 and 9. Primary Years 3-6 will participate in the sessions alongside class teachers, HSC PE teachers and students, on days that coincide with their current Term 3 Sport uniform days. See the schedule outlined below.

Monday 9.30-10.30 am
Week 9 - 15 September	Year 3 & Year 4

Friday 12.00-1.00 pm
Week 9 - 19 September	Year 5 & Year 6

Kylie Grose / Christine Smith

Sport Co-ordinators

Sports Days - Term 3

Kindergarten

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

Tuesday & Thursday

Monday & Tuesday

Wednesday & Friday

Monday & Friday

Monday & Wednesday

Tuesday & Friday

Thursday & Friday

Canteen

FRIENDLY REMINDER: PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHANGED YOUR CHILD/S CLASS TO REFLECT THEIR CLASS FOR 2025

Open Monday to Friday for recess and lunch.

Cash purchases for snacks and drinks can be made at recess and lunchtime. Snacks and drinks can also be ordered via the new platform FlexiSchools.

Lunch orders

Orders for lunch can only be made through Flexischools. Please note that orders close at 9.15am daily. Orders cannot be placed after this time.

Flexischool Parent Support Line - 1300 361 769 (Hours: 7.00am-12.00 noon)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Handbook

2024 Bus Timetable (Premier Charters)

PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning)

Ask your child about the weekly focus for students.

This week's focus:

Let’s get dismissal right!

Shirts tucked in and hats on heads; Looking and listening to the speaker on the microphone; Walking quickly and safely to your designated dismissal area; Walking bikes across the school crossing; Walking on the footpath

Introducing Our New Student Representative Council!

Earlier this term we formed St Joseph’s first Student Representative Council. This initiative marks an exciting new chapter for St Joseph’s, as we empower our students to be active participants in shaping our vibrant school community.

The establishment of our SRC is deeply rooted in our Catholic values. Just as Jesus taught us the importance of listening, serving others, and fostering a loving community, our SRC will provide a powerful platform for our students to embody these principles.

Our SRC (Year 6 school captains) are ready to represent their peers with enthusiasm and dedication. They will be the voice of our students, bringing forward ideas and suggestions from each classroom, ensuring that every student feels heard and valued.

We encourage all students to share their thoughts and ideas using classroom suggestion boxes, knowing that their input is important and will contribute to making St Joseph’s an even better place.

We look forward to seeing the wonderful contributions and positive changes our SRC will bring throughout Semester 2.

Ms Clarkson

SRC News

Class suggestion boxes were introduced earlier this term. Last week our Student Representative Council collected suggestions and met to discuss the validity of these. It was wonderful to see so many great suggestions. Some of these included a library book wish list, additional canteen menu items, playground equipment suggestions and a lunchtime ‘Clean Up’ club.

One suggestion was the inclusion of canteen vouchers in our PB4L prize box. In response to student voice, canteen vouchers will now be included in the PB4L prize box. Alternate prizes continue to be available should you not wish your child to purchase from the canteen.

Fidget Toys at School

We have noticed an increase in students bringing fidget toys to school, including putty. While fidget tools can sometimes be useful when recommended for specific learning or wellbeing needs, they can also become a distraction in the classroom and playground.

At school, our focus is on creating a calm and engaging learning environment where all students can do their best. For this reason, we ask that fidget toys, including putty, stay at home unless they have been specifically recommended and approved by the class teacher.

We appreciate your support in helping us minimise distractions and keep learning time focused for everyone.

Community Services

Child Safety Event - Monday 29 September

Woonona Shamrock Rugby 7's Competition

Parliament of NSW

Lifeline South Coast - Big Book Fair

Northern District Butchers Cricket Club Female Program

Sandon Point Surf Club