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Principal's Page 

 Dear Families,

 

Following consultation with the School Advisory Council and staff, the school newsletter will now serve as our primary communication channel for all events. To stay updated, please refer to the following:

  • Term Events: Calendar Page
  • Fortnightly Outlook: Principal’s Page
  • Weekly Reminders: Instagram (posted every Sunday evening)

 

Lunch orders

I have received many positive comments about lunch orders. Orders must be in by 1:30pm the day before. Click on the link below for instructions on how to order.

 Our+school+is+online+with+Flexischools.pdf

 

Sorrento Writers Festival

We were fortunate to be a part of the Sorrento Writers Festival Schools Program.  A dozen authors and illustrators inspired our students by sharing their stories and journey from ideas to being published.

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ANZAC Day

Thank you to the many students and families who joined us on ANZAC Day for the march and ceremony.

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Chook Lotto

Our chickens: Layla, Jeff, KFC, Snowy, Otto and Coco are laying an egg a day so we have plenty for our Chook - lotto each fortnight. You can buy a ticket from Lucy for just $2. 

 

Crazy Hair Day

Thank you for your generosity. A total of $102.10  was collected for Canteen who provide support for young people suffering with cancer.

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Building Project Update

Thank you for your patience and flexibility with the building project and valet. All the plastered walls are in place with the student amenities being fitted out. Stage One is on track to be completed by the end of the term. Tom McKintosh, the state MP for the Eastern Region, dropped by last week to check out  progress.

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Mother's Day Stall 

Students will have an opportunity to purchase gifts from the Mother's Day Stall, this coming Thursday 7th May. The goods are priced between $1and $10. 

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Mother's and  Special Friend's Breakfast

We warmly invite all mothers and special friends to attend a breakfast between 8:00 - 9:00am this coming Friday 8th May. We will need to have the school gates closed for child safety so could families please park in surrounding streets and walk. Please check parking signs.

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School Photos

School photos will be taken Wednesday week on 13th May. Could all students please be in their full Winter School Uniform. An iForma notice was sent last week with ordering details.

 

Dental Van

The Dental Van will be at school the first week of June. Please register online using the QR code sent home on the consent form by the end of May which is also attached below.

 

 

 

 

 

Parish Partnership

The partnership with Rosebud and Dromana parishes is continuing and has been named Our Lady’s Southern Peninsula Mission. We are still a part of St Mary’s Star of the Sea Parish Sorrento

 

Intergenerational Project at Rye Sands

The Year Four students began their Intergenerational Project with residents from Rye Sands last Thursday. It was a rewarding experience for both young and old and we look forward to watching the mosaic pavers being produced for Rye Sand's Wellness Garden.

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MACS Care

Please note  the parent/carer newsletter for Child Safety Standard Three in the attachment below.

 

 

 

MACS Privacy and Privacy Collection Notice

MACS Privacy and Privacy Collection Notice have been updated. All policies can be found on the school's website.

https://safesmartsolutions.com.au/portal/St%20Joseph's%20Primary%20School%20-%20Sorrento/5cf8d4c8e1/policy

 

The next two weeks...      

Mon 4   PSGs

Tues 5 PSGs

              8:10 Running Club

              9am Padua Immersion Experience Y 5

Wed 6   PSGs

 Thur 7  PSGs

                9am Mother's Day Stall

                Intergenerational Project Y4

Fri 8      8am Mothers and Special Friends         Breakfast

               Musical Enrichment Program

Sun 10 Mother's Day

Mon 11 Whole School Cross Country Event Tues 12   8:10am Running Club Yr 3 - 6

Wed 13    School Photos

Thur 14  Intergenerational Project Y4

Fri 15       Flow Friday Activities Yr 5/6

 

 

Please let me know if I can assist you in any way.

 

Many thanks,

Monica

moshannassy@sjsorrento.catholic.edu.au