St. Joseph's Newsletter

Extra Curricular Programs at St Joseph's

Basketball with Kelly Sports

Thursday afternoon 3.40pm until 4.40pm

Prep-Year 4

 

Karate with All Stars

Thursday morning 8am until 8.40am

All year levels

 

Martial Arts training can be a great way for kids to improve their physical and mental health, gain confidence and self-discipline, and develop important life skills that can benefit them in many areas of their lives.

  1. Improved physical health: Martial arts training involves a lot of physical activity, which can help children build strength, endurance, and flexibility.
  2. Increased confidence: As children learn new skills and techniques in martial arts, they gain confidence in their abilities and become more self-assured.
  3. Improved discipline and focus: Martial arts training requires children to pay attention, follow instructions, and stay focused on their goals, which can help them develop discipline and concentration skills.
  4. Enhanced social skills: Martial arts classes provide children with the opportunity to interact with other kids in a supportive and structured environment, helping them develop social skills such as teamwork, communication, and respect for others.
  5. Self-defence skills: Martial arts training can equip children with the knowledge and skills to defend themselves if they ever need to.
  6. Increased self-control: Martial arts teaches children to control their impulses, emotions, and reactions, helping them to make better decisions and avoid impulsive behaviour.
  7. Better stress management: Martial arts training can help children learn to manage stress and anxiety by teaching them techniques such as meditation and controlled breathing.

Instrumental Music Lessons

Daily

All students

Stage Left Performing Arts School

One of Melbourne’s leading Performing Arts Schools, Stage Left, comes to St Joseph’s every Tuesday to run after-school ‘Act, Sing, Dance’ classes. These classes are only for St Joseph’s students from Grades 1-6 and run after school until 5pm.

 

Chess with Miss Toni

Monday lunchtimes 1.10pm- 2pm

All students

Register: chessrau@bigpond.net.au

 

Programming/ Coding with Digimaker

All year levels

Friday 11am until 11:45am - Term 3 lessons start Friday 14th July

Soccer Coaching with Football Star Academy

 

School Extras (no cost/ booking)

  • Sewing Club: Tuesday morning recess with Miss Karen.  Christmas Decorations, please advise your teacher if interested - wks 1-5 Yrs 5 & 6, wks 6-10 Yrs 3 & 4 - all materials supplied.
  • Quiet Club each day. All year levels 1.20pm-2pm P-6
  • Gardening Club: Monday morning recess with Miss Jo P-6
  • Choir: Wednesday afternoon recess with Miss Bascombe P-6
  • Dance: Wednesday morning recess with Miss Cleere P-6
  • Swimming training (pre Dendy Comp) 3-6 squad members
  • Sport training with Mr Cleary: Thursday morning recess with Mr Cleary P-6
  • Skipping Classes will run in the hall at lunchtime for Years 3 to 4 on Tuesdays and 5 to 6 on Thursdays. Skipping ropes will be provided.