Dear Parents and Friends,

My apologies for the late newsletter as I have been away sick.

What a great evening last Saturday night. It was wonderful to see so many of you there enjoy the Trivia and Silent Auction. This was a great evening and came together through the work of a small but solid committee. We certainly hope to build on this group in 2025. I would like to thank the committee involved in organising the evening, a great team effort. Also, wonderful that we raised just over $2000 for work on the St. Joey’s Cafe.

Congratulations also to our senior students, led by Whitney and Mark, in their organisation and running of the Street Stall at Beechworth Bakery's 40th celebrations. This was a great opportunity for our students to plan, organise and run a stall, as well as showcasing our amazing students in our community.

Illness

Please be aware that we have several cases of Covid at the moment. Tests are available at the office. We appreciate you keeping students home until symptom-free.

STEAM Expo

A wonderful afternoon showing some student learning in STEAM.

Administration Area

With the painting work finished we are back in our administration area. It is great to be back in the normal swing of things. A reminder that first aid is back in the administration area, and any late arrivals/ early pickups are to be notified by an adult at the office. Our music room has been moved downstairs to the small meeting room near the art room. Thanks for your patience with our temporary office.

Year Six Graduation

Save the date! This will take place on Tuesday 17th December, beginning with at

6:00 pm.

Learning Expos/ Athletics Day

This term we will have two Learning Expos and our school Athletics Day. These are great opportunities for students to share their learning with an audience. Save the date:

Wednesday 30th October 2:15-3:15 pm: STEAM Learning Expo
- Thanks to those who were able to attend today, always great for students to showcase their learning.
Thursday 7th November: School Athletics Day
- Mayday Hills Oval
- 10:00 am start
Monday 11th November 1:00-3:00 pm: Performing Arts Learning Expo
- Groups will perform a short script they have been working on writing
  - 1:30- F/1
  - 1:50-2:05 pm: 2/3A
  - 2:10-2:25 pm: 2/3B
  - 2:30-3:00 pm: 4/5/6
- We suggest you arrive at least 5 minutes early

Sandhurst 150 Years Celebration

This year Sandhurst has been celebrating 150 years as a Diocese. As the second oldest parish in the diocese, there will be masses to celebrate this milestone. We welcome all to join us in one or all of these events.

Wednesday 20th November 9:00 am: St. Joseph’s School Mass
Thursday 21st November 6:00 pm: St. Joseph’s Parish Mass
Saturday 23rd November 5:00 pm: St. Matthew’s Parish Mass (Meal to follow.)
Sunday 24th November 11:00 am: St. Joseph’s Parish Mass- Bishop Shane concelebrating (Picnic lunch to follow.)

Parent Engagement