St Joseph's, Tara - Term 3 Week 6 2022 Newsletter

Our Vision & Mission Statements

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome to Week 6! The term is certainly flying by.

Leadership 

Last week principals in the diocese travelled to Cunnamulla for the Leadership forum. We were warmly welcomed into the community by by the Kunja people and the Sacred Heart School community. 

I learned a lot about the history of the area and the impact of settlement on First Nations people. 

Throughout the forum, the theme of 'Staying on Mission' in terms of success for all students within a distinctive Catholic environment, was developed and contextualised through a process of dialogue, discernment and prioritisation about what will be required going forward.

We celebrated Mass and shared a meal with the local school and parish community, for the Feast of St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop.

Learning 

I really missed being part of the students' learning journey when I was away last week. It was great to share in student reading groups, newspaper publishing, persuasive and descriptive writing, maths problem solving and a game of soccer this week.

Athletics 

Congratulations to Rubie, Jorjah, Tamarah, Ella and Aldrich who represented St. Joseph's at the Small Schools  Athletics trials last week. Ella and Aldrich will now represent the school as part of the Tara and District team by competing in the South West trials. Well done on your wonderful effort and achievement! 

Transition Day

We are very excited to welcome 2023 Prep and older students to our next transition day on Wednesday 24 August from 8.30-10.45 a.m. Please bring a broad brimmed hat, a snack and a water bottle. The teachers have lots of fun learning planned and can't wait to see you all! 

Enrolment applications and interviews for 2023 and 2024 are currently taking place. Please spread the word that NOW is the time to apply to enrol in St. Joseph's Tara.

Gymnastics 

Gymnastics with trained gymnastics teachers from PCYC will provide three weeks of skills development commencing on Thursday 25 August.

Kite Festival

Great news! The amazing Kite Festival is on again this year with bigger, better and more exciting kites than ever before! Once again the students will make and decorate free kites at school that they can then  fly and show at the Kite Festival on 27 August at the Polocross Grounds. Entry is free from 10 a.m. There are prizes for the best painted kites from each school, as well as other competitions for students, including cash prizes for best home made kites! Why not also make one at home and be in the running for the money? A free lunch will also be provided for students participating in the Kite Festival.

NRL

Footballs will be flying through the air at St. Joseph's on Monday 29 August as students participate in an Rugby league development program. Students are invited to wear their favourite footy team's colours. Cost $2.

Father's Day 

We invite all those who take on a father's role in the lives of our students to join us on Tuesday 30 August at 12.45 to celebrate! A sausage sizzle lunch will be provided.

Spelling and Speaking Competitions

On Thursday 1 September, students in year 3-6 will participate in  the local annual Speaking and Spelling Bee Competitions. More details about our school competition will follow.

Pupil Free Day

Parents please note: Friday 2 September is a holiday for students. Staff participate in the annual consistency of teacher judgment (CTJ)  day and professional learning appropriate to their role.

St. Joseph's is hosting CTJ day. St. Joseph's Tara teachers and teachers from St. Maria Goretti Inglewood and St. Patrick's Mitchell will work together to pray, learn and ensure that all schools have a consistent understanding of the standard of achievement for a C. This is what students are  expected to achieve  each year. 

During the process teachers will

• analyse and collectively discuss evidence of learning in Maths
• develop a shared language and consistent understandings of ‘achieving’ at the expected level for their year level in relation to AT, BELOW & ABOVE the achievement standard
• identify next steps for moving learner to the next level

Under and Over 8's Day

St. Joseph's is delighted to be hosting Under and Over 8's Day for the Small Schools in the region, including playgroups and Kindy on Friday 9 September from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. See the flyer for just some of the fabulous activities on offer.

Absence Notification

Reminder: Same day notification with reason for student absence is required as usual. Please note, a medical certificate from your doctor is required after a two days absence.

Enjoy the weeks ahead and  be well.

Regards

Mary Porter

"Have patience with your own defects: God's ways are wonderful." Mary Mackillop (1898)

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12

From the APRE

In the true tradition of Mary MacKillop...Mary MacKillop helping our students in need still today!

The school community invites all those who take on the father's role in their family to join us on Tuesday 30 August at 12.45 to celebrate!

12.45 pm: Year 3-6 will lead us in a Father's Day Liturgy of the Word

1.15 p.m: Sausage sizzle and activities

What's coming up at St Joseph's

Photo Time

P & F News

Homestyle Bake - This terms fundraiser is our annual Pie drive! More information and order forms are due to go out next week with more information. The P&F are fundraising for some new tuckshop equipment! All order forms to be at the office no later than the 30th of August.

Tuckshop - GREAT NEWS- volunteers do not have to be vaccinated to work in the tuckshop or school any more!

We are in desperate need of volunteers for tuckshop duty. If you require a form, please contact the office for either the Volunteer or Induction form. They can be emailed to you or sent home with your child.

From the Parish

St Mary Of The Angels - Tara
Mass Times

Tara: Friday: 9am
Saturday: 6pm

Moonie: Sunday: 9:30am
on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sunday of the Month

Meandarra: Sunday: 7:30am
on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the Month

Glenmorgan: Sunday: 9am
on the 4th Sunday of the Month

Parish Priest: Fr Jack MacGinley
Presbytery: 4665 3401 (Tara)

St Joseph's Awards

Bronze Award Recipients

Isabella French, Bentley Tucker, Keira Furniss and Katie Parsons

Students Of The Week

Week 5 - 

Week 6 - Gnhevea McLuckie  and Alaura Latimer

Term Dates

2022

*Term 1 2022 – Tue 25 Jan (Public Hol 26 Jan) - Fri 1 Apr

*Term 2 2022 – Wed 20 Apr - Fri 24 Jun

*Term 3 2022 – Tue 12 Jul - Thurs 15 Sep

*Term 4 2022 – Tue 4 Oct - Thurs 1 Dec

Wellbeing Matters

Student Safety

                                                     THE 2022 STUDENT PROTECTION CONTACTS:                                                                                                                                     Sue Whelan                                                                                                                                                                                      Mary Porter                                                                                                                                                                        Susan Rodd (Counsellor)

STUDENT SAFETY INFORMATION

EVERY CHILD HAS THE RIGHT TO FEEL SAFE

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT