Swimming Carnival

Last Thursday 11 February we held our annual Swimming Carnival at the Wee Waa Swimming Pool. A big thank you to all the parents and volunteers who helped on the day.

Congratulations to St Joseph's House for their win, and well done to all the students for their efforts and sportsmanship!

A special mention to the following students who received awards:

Junior Boys Champion	Edward Carolan
Junior Boys Runner Up	Cameron Baird
Junior Girls Champion	Emma Dixon
Junior Girls Runner Up	Sarah Coutts-Smith
11 yr Boys Champion	Nate Dewson
11 yr Boys Runner Up	Jaxon Gray
11 yr Girls Champion	Polly Carolan
11 yr Girls Runner Up	Sarah Lennon
Senior Boys Champion	Edward Haire
Senior Boys Runner Up	Levi Browning
Senior Girls Champion	Ruby Graham
Senior Girls Runner Up	Edwina Keft

Elise Vinson

Sports Co-ordinator

Diocesan Swimming Carnival

Dear Parents and Carers of nominated students,

Just a reminder that the Diocesan Swimming Carnival will be held at 8:30 am sharp next Friday 26 February in Tamworth, at The South & West Memorial Pool (Scully Park) located on Kent Street.

If you have any questions or concerns, or if your child is unable to attend, please contact the school office on 67954038 or via weeadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au.

Elise Vinson

Sports Co-ordinator

Ash Wednesday Mass

On Wednesday 16 February we celebrated Ash Wednesday at St Andrew's Catholic Church to mark the beginning of the penitential Lenten season.

Parent Information Night

Just a reminder that we will be holding a Parent Information Night next Tuesday 23 February.

This is a great opportunity to meet your child's teacher, find out about class routines, homework and organisational expectations.

Kindergarten: 5:30 - 6:00 pm

Stage 1: 5:30 - 6:00 pm

Stage 2: 5:00 - 5:30 pm

Stage 3: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

If you are able to attend, please complete the following form.

https://forms.gle/CWRZNNa3qrVg6fT86

Please note that due to COVID-19 regulations, siblings can attend, however, children will need to remain outside of the classrooms.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

P & F Annual General Meeting

The P & F will be holding the Annual General Meeting next Tuesday 23 February, from 6:00 to 6:30 pm, following the Parent Information Night sessions.

All are welcome to attend.

Leadership Assembly

Dear Parents and Carers,

Just a reminder that we will be live streaming our Leadership Assembly next Wednesday 24 February at 2:45 pm.

Please visit our Facebook page to view the stream on the day.

Kindergarten Best Start Interviews

Dear Parents and Carers of Kindergarten students,

Face-to-face meetings regarding Kindergarten Best Start Assessments will be held next Friday 26 February.

Emails have been sent out regarding allocated times to discuss feedback.

If you would like to opt for a meeting over the phone, or are unable to attend, please contact the school office on 67954038 or email weeeadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au to organise an alternative arrangement.

Looking forward to seeing you then!

Brooke Theobald

Leader of Learning

Canteen

Just a reminder that Canteen will take place each Wednesday. Both Morning Tea and Lunch items are available to be pre-ordered via Qkr!.

Please see the current menu and order instructions attached below.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

Updating Student Profiles on Qkr!

Just a reminder for parents to update their child's year in Qkr!, so that their canteen orders have the correct classes.

1. Open the Qkr! app

2. Search and select St Joseph's Primary Wee Waa

3. Press Profiles (tab to the right of Menu)

4. Under Manage Profiles, select your child's name

5. Edit Profile will appear. Update details below Year and Class.

6. Press Update Profile

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

Tuesday 23 February	Parent Information Night
Wednesday 24 February	Leadership Assembly via Facebook Livestream
Friday 26 February	Diocesan Swimming Carnival Assembly via Facebook Livestream
Friday 12 March	Diocesan Winter Trials
Friday 26 March	Diocesan Touch Football Trials
Sunday 28 March	Palm Sunday
Thursday 1 April	Term 1 Ends
Friday 2 April	Good Friday
Saturday 3 April	Holy Saturday
Sunday 4 April	Easter Sunday
Monday 5 April	Easter Monday
Monday 19 April	Term 2 Starts

Important Dates & Events