Public Holiday Reminder

On Thursday 25th April, our school will be observing the ANZAC Day Public Holiday.

Philosophy of Learning

Last year the staff of St. Joseph's spent time reflecting on and reworking the schools 'Philosophy of Learning'. They are very proud of what they have achieved and wished to share it with you.

Senior Citizen's Club - Parking

The Cobram Senior Citizen's Club has made contact with the school with a reminder that the parking zone out the front of their facility is for Senior Citizen's Club members only.

Attendance

Our school is a wonderful family of friends who care about each other. When one of our friends is away we, staff and students alike, wonder where our friends are for the day. If your child is away without notification, as part of our attendance procedures you will receive a phone call from Tam or Kye checking in to make sure everything is ok.

ANZAC Day

As always St. Joseph's School will be showing their support of the RSL and ANZAC Day by inviting students and their families to march and join the main service on Thursday 25th April (Term 2, Week 2). Leading up to ANZAC Day, we will be selling merchandise to help raise money for returned veterans and their families.

On offer are a selection of pins/badges, pens and wrist bands ranging in price from $1-$5. If you would like to support this cause, our Catholic Identity Team leaders will be selling items before school in the first two weeks of Term 2.

Due to Cross Country our Grade 4 students will not be representing the school at the Cobram Regional Care ANZAC Day service on Thursday 2nd May as noted in last term’s newsletter. We have organised for two of our school captains to attend the service before heading to Cross Country.

ANZAC Day Commemorations

The following is a guide to commemorations on Thursday 25th April 2024

5.15 am Pre – Dawn Assembly at Cobram and District War Memorial with the Doings

5.55 am Dawn Service, Cobram and District War Memorial [William St cnr Punt Rd]

6.30 am Gunfire Breakfast – Foyer Cobram Civic Centre [gold coin donation]

9.30 am ANZAC Day Commemoration March – assemble at Federation Park Punt Rd at 9.15 am

9.45 am ANZAC Day Commemoration Service - Cobram and District War Memorial

Cobram, followed by refreshments in the Civic Centre [gold coin donation]

In the event of inclement weather, the service will go ahead as usual.

A further Service will be held at the Barooga Sports Club Memorial at 12.30 pm followed by light refreshments and comradeship.

Other events being conducted by Cobram Barooga RSL Sub-Branch Inc are:

Sunday 21st April: ANZAC Church Service at St Josephs Church at 11 am - ALL WELCOME

Thursday 2nd May: ANZAC service at Cobram Regional Care (formerly Ottrey Homes) at 11.00am

ANZAC Day Commemoration March: For those wishing to join us and march to the memorial we will gather in Punt Road, opposite Federation Park, at 9:15am for a 9:30am march off. Alternatively, you can join us at the memorial where the service will commence at approximately 9:45am.

Students are asked to wear full school uniform. Please be mindful of the weather and encourage students to be SunSmart, wearing their hats and taking them off during the Last Post and the National Anthems. If wearing medals, a reminder that they are to be worn on the right-hand side of the chest. Students are welcome to carry a photo of any family member/s who have served or who are currently serving in the forces. Parents and other family members are welcome to march with the children.

ANZAC Day Church service: All are welcome to join the Cobram/Barroga RSL members at St. Joseph's Parish this Sunday for the ANZAC Church service. Mass is at 11:00am.

Scholastic Book Club

Issue 3 of Book Club went home this week.

Details explaining how to order online are on the inside back cover of the catalogue. If using the online LOOP system to order, please ensure you enter your child’s class from the selected menu using capital letters and no spaces. e.g., FST, 1TA, 2NW, 3FC, 4GK, 5VO and 6KN. Orders will need to be placed by Friday 3rd May.

Books always make great gifts for birthdays and other special occasions. There is a special incentive with this issue where every order earns a $5 promotional credit to spend in Issue 4.

(Two catalogues per school Term)

Catalogue link

YMCA Holiday Program Survey

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Gastroenteritis

We have had several cases of gastro in students this week. Please note as per the Victorian Government Infectious Diseases Guidelines, a 48 hour exclusion period must be adhered to before returning to school. Please refer to the link below for further information on exclusion periods for infectious diseases.

St Mary of the Angels

Lucy Mynard Makes Waves in Victorian School Sport Swimming Competition

Well Done Lucy, we are all super proud of your efforts!

Specialists

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