Joey’s Matters

General News 

Mrs Kate Thompson and Mrs Tracey Klitsch

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School Calendar

Enrolling Now! 

 

Enrolling Now period for 2026.   We would love to enrol a class of 12 for Kindy next year so please let everyone know that our enrolment packs are available for collection from the front office or online from our website over the holiday period.  Kinder Readiness will run again on Fridays in Term 4 so we need to have enrolment forms in for administration purposes.

Week 9 Award Winners:  

Kindergarten:  Anastasia, For excellent progress in reading. You are using your knowledge of sounds and ‘star words’ as your superpower. Marlee, for outstanding knowledge of your sounds and letters. I am blown away with your progress!

Stage 1: Evie, for allowing others to help you.  Claude for beginning to work independently. 

Stage 2: Violet for her amazing work in maths.  She has been trying really hard and it shows.Ryder for his focus during writing. Your story is taking shape, I look forward to seeing your presentation. Brooklyn for her amazing work in reading groups. She has made a great effort to use tricky words.  

Stage 3:  Lily for Your consistent effort in your research of Cathy Freeman for your historical report. We cannot wait to read your informative report!  Marshal for your improvement in reading and comprehension this term. Keep up the good work. 

Leaders Award: Immogen for Including friends on the playground.  Keep up the good work. 

To end Term 2: Tue, Wed, Thu: Breakfast Club.  Wednesday:  NAIDOC Celebrations 11:30 - 1:00 pm and CPR training for Primary students with Cameron McFarlane.  Thursday:  Grandparents Day Liturgy and Concert from 11.30am in the parish hall then we return to the classrooms and have a special lunch. Don't forget to put your lunch order in! Please go to the Canteen/Breakfast Club page of this newsletter for further details. Friday:  Last day of term -  Basketball for sport.

Students return to school on Wednesday the 23rd of July for Term 3. 

Piano Students Shine in Prestigious Competitions

We are proud to congratulate Dougie Pengilley and Tayla Jamieson for their recent participation in two notable music competitions. On Sunday, June 15th, both students showcased their talent at the Joan Carpenter Scholarship, where Dougie placed 3rd in the Instrumental category (ages 8–11) with a charming performance of Waltzing Matilda.

Their success continued at the Tamworth Eisteddfod on Tuesday, June 17th. Tayla placed 3rd in the Restricted Piano (9 years & under) section, performing Morning by Grieg, while Dougie also placed 3rd in the Restricted Piano (12 years & under) solo with his expressive rendition of Whirling Leaves.

Their dedication and musical growth are a credit to themselves and our school community—well done, Dougie and Tayla!

This Week- Week 10 - Parent Teacher Interviews

Tue, Wed, Thu: Breakfast Club

Wednesday:  NAIDOC Celebrations 11:30 - 1:00pm

                          CPR training for Primary students with Cameron McFarlane

Thursday:  Grandparents Day Liturgy and Concert from 11.30am in the parish hall then we return to the classrooms and have a special lunch. Don't forget to put your lunch order in by the 2nd of July!

Friday:  Last day of term 

               Basket ball for sport

 

Parent/Teacher interview appointment times: there is still time to book on Compass.

 

Please follow these instructions to book your interview time with your child's teacher:

  • From the Compass homepage click the hamburger menu button at the top left (three horizontal bars) and then select 'Conferences'.  
  • To start the booking process click on the relevant conference.
  • Once you've selected the cycle you will first be shown a popup which contains information from the school. Read the message and click 'Okay' at the bottom to continue.   
  • Select your student to proceed with booking. 
  • Select your child's teacher from the Right Hand Side of the screen. 
  • To book in just click an available (white) timeslot.
  • This will open a booking popup for you to confirm. 
  • Confirm booking

Bookings are made more easily from a device other than a phone.  If you are having trouble making a  booking, please call Kate in the front office and she will make the booking for you. 

            HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE     

Term 3 - Week 1

Monday and Tuesday:  Professional Development for staff.  No Student attendance. 

Wednesday:  Students return to school

Week 2

Monday:  QHS Experience Day for Stage 3

Wednesday:  PT&F Zoom Meeting 6pm

Sunday:  Family Mass.  All welcome. 

Travel Arrangements

If you are making any change to your child's travel arrangements, please email quiadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au before 2pm

 

Please remember to explain all absences on Compass within 7 days of the absence.  Once the 7 days passes, you will not be able to make any changes and this will be reflected in the end of semester school report. 

 

If you child is absent, please jump on to Compass on the day.  There are 2 messages sent out; 1 on the day between 9:30 and 10am and then every Friday at 11am as a reminder for the week. 

SCHOOL FEES

Instalments are due on the 21st of each month, but regular payments can be made throughout the month if this is more suitable. There is a payment schedule at the bottom of your statement detailing any instalments missed and/or upcoming ones.  The schedule is for current years fees only and any outstanding fees need to be brought up to date.   

Please note that you are able to view your current balance and transactions via the Compass app.  If you are experiencing any problems regarding this please phone the school and we can advise you of your balance. 

Please direct any email enquiries to quifinance@arm.catholic.edu.au.