St Joseph's, Tara - Term 4 Week 6 2022 Newsletter!
Our Vision & Mission Statements
From the Principal
Dear Parents and Carers,
It is hard to believe that it is half way through week six! This week I am away at the Leadership Forum. Mr Smith is deputising if you need to speak to someone about celebrations or any concerns.
Exciting News!
I am absolutely delighted to announce that due to the wonderful enrolment growth that has occurred over recent years, St. Joseph's has qualified to have THREE classroom teachers in 2023! We will also have a School Officer assisting learning with each of the three classes. These roles are currently being advertised on the Toowoomba Catholic Schools website. If you know of anyone with suitable qualifications and skills please pass the advertised role on to them.
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Position: Early Years Classroom Teacher
Position Type: Full time | Fixed term | 16 January 2023 to 14 January 2024
$78,488 - $133,275 per annum plus super
Position arising from enrolment growth
Closing Date: Friday, 25 November 2022
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Position: School Officer Assistance Student Learning
Position Type: Term time | 10 hours per week (potential to increase)
Fixed Term | 16 January 2023 to 14 January 2024
School Officer Level 2 | $29.28 - $29.99 per hour plus super
Position arising from enrolment growth
Closing Date: Mon, 28 November 2022
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date.
Transition Day
Last week's Wizard of Oz Transition Day was enjoyed by our 2023 preppies and our current 2022 students. Everyone arrived in costumes to suit the occasion and we paraded around the local Food Works to bring joy to the community. The three to six students then presented a play of the main events from the Wizard of Oz. Decorating placemats for the Wizard of Oz Long table luncheon took place before everyone got active with pin the heart on the Tin Man, Flying Monkey's ten pin bowling, Glenda Good Witch bubble challenge, Yellow Brick Road hopscotch, Scarecrow relay, Ruby Slipper balloon game and Bookmark design awards. The winning bookmark designs were by Jasmine Yr. 6 and Malia Yr. 1. The Wizard of Oz food was delicious with Scarecrow Straws, Monkey Wings, Sand Witches, Flying Monkey biscuits, Wicked Witch of the West cupcakes and Over the Rainbow Drink.
At St. Joseph's Tara we are blessed with very capable, generous and creative staff. A huge thank you to Mrs Bowman, Miss Lee, Mr Smith, Mrs Warwick, Miss Anne and Mrs Stapleton for their extraordinary coordination, preparation and contribution to, this year's Wizard of Oz Day. We can't wait to see what 2023 will bring!
Don't forget the last transition day for the year takes place on
- Friday 18th November from 8.30-2.50 pm.
Year 5 & 6 Maths Day
Six lucky students, Keira, John, Gnhevea, Marcella, Aldridge and Rubie, travelled to St. Saviours Toowoomba to participate in a day full of inspiring Maths. Our students learned from Jonti Horner, USQ Professor of Astrophysics and Astrobiology. It was exciting to hear about the Maths escape room, problem solving and intricate computer designs developed using Canvas.
2023-2024 Interviews & Enrolments
The next round of Prep interviews are taking place in Week 6 and 7.
With the additional teacher allocation, further enrolment applications are now posssible. Please get your 2023 and 2024 application in as soon as possible.
Remembrance Day
St. Joseph's will participate in the Tara community Remembrance Day Service at the Bowls Club on Friday the 11 November at 10.30 a.m. Keira and Ella will read "In Flanders Field" and two other students will lay a wreath. Lest we forget.
End of Year Concert and Awards Night
This day next week, Wednesday 16 November at 5.30 p.m., is our St. Joseph's Concert and Awards Night! This evening will be led by our very capable and mature 2022 Year 6 leaders. Please bring a plate of food to share. Come along and have a great night celebrating the students.
Audiology
Audiologist Dendra Cole will be visit our school to conduct free comprehensive audiometric hearing health tests for many of our students on Tuesday 22 November. This is a generous service to our families.
Swimming
Students will catch the bus to Chinchilla on Wednesday 23 November to participate in a block of three swimming lessons provided by qualified Swimfit coaches.
The Small School Swimming Carnival at Moonie will be held on Friday 25 November. Miss Monica will be in touch about your child's swimming nomination and to provide you with more information. There will be normal school for students not attending the swimming carnival.
Regards
Mary Porter
"Be on guard against exaggerating in the smallest matters." Mary Mackillop (1872)
"Love rejoices in truth not evil." 1 Corinthians 13:6
From the APRE
Recently we celebrated two special days in the church calendar.
All Saints (1 Nov) and All Souls (2 Nov) Day gives us the opportunity to remember the Saints and those who have died.
“All Hallows” is an old English name for “All Saints” and that’s why the evening before, the eve of the feast, became known as “Hallow e’en.”
When we think about saints, we often think about people who were absolutely amazing; people who did things that we can never imagine doing; people who loved God more than we think we ever could. Saints however, were everyday people like you and me, who made a choice to live for God the best they could. They weren’t perfect, but they did their best to live the way God wanted. Some of the saints changed the direction of the world. Some of them made a difference in their region or more local community.
Saints are all very different types of people, with different types of jobs and different people they cared for, but in the end, they are still just people like you and me. They listened to the teachings of Jesus and made sure they lived them the best way they could. They loved God with all their heart and soul, and tried to do God’s work before anything else. They cared for the people and the world around them in ways that made a positive difference. They prayed and praised God, letting their light shine out for all the world to see. They listened to Jesus’ teaching in the gospel reading today: they chose to live Jesus way and because of that, they are blessed.
What things could we be doing to shine our light for others so that they will know God loves them deeper than anyone else ever could?
May God who loves us more than we can imagine
fill us with love and compassion.
May Jesus teach us how to live as saints.
May the Spirit guide us in all we do and say.
Let us go in peace.
During All Souls Day I remember those who have died. I smile remembering that my Dad taught me to be generous of spirit and he taught me naughty rhymes! I remember the scent of violets from my mother's face cream as she hugged me and I give thanks for them every day. They helped me to know what God's love is like.
Remembrance Day is like that too. We remember those who gave their lives for love of country, for the freedom of those they love. Lest we forget!
Learning at St Joseph's
" Over the last couple of months, we have been exploring 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' by L. Frank Baum. Many activities have cumulated in our Book Week celebration last Thursday and the Emerald City Book Fair . It was wonderful to see everyone dressed up as a character from the book - Dorothy, Munchkins, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, witches, Uncle Henry, guards, Flying Monkey and Scarecrow. Some of the highlights from the day were: Enactment of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Years 3-6, Scarecrow relay race, Pin the heart on the Tin Man, Feeding Toto, Glinda's Bubbles, Flying Monkeys game and the fabulous long table lunch.
Thank you for supporting our Book Week celebration and Emerald City Book Fair."
Regards
Mrs Bowman
Photo Time
5/6 Maths Day
P & F News
Tuckshop - It has been wonderful to have some more helpers in the canteen.
2022 Halloween Disco - Thank you to the parents who helped cater for the Tara Futures Disco. It was a great night of fun and it raised money to help your child and their learning and wellbeing.
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
Gold Award Recipients
Jasmine Wood and Tamarah Leis
Silver Award Recipients
Jason French, Eliza Adhikary, Katie Parsons,
Keira Furniss and Alaura Latimer
Bronze Award Recipients
Joey Phillips, Anthony Riddiford
Students Of The Week
Week 5 - Aldrich Imperial and Jasmine Wood
Week 6 - Zac Phillips, Marcella Ferguson and John Chottu
From the Administration Officers
SCHOOL FEES
PLEASE attend to your school fees and big thank you to those making regular payments and those who pay their fees on time.
Continuing to make regular payments over the school holidays will certainly help when trying to catch up any outstanding fees.
HOW TO PAY YOUR SCHOOL FEES:
*Cash
*Direct Deposit:
Bank: ADF
Name: St Joseph’s School
BSB: 064-786
ACC: 100025583
Reference: Your Name.
*Centrelink Centrepay Deduction Payments can be made fortnightly or monthly. The School’s CRN: 555075545A
Not Sure how it’s done? Ask at the office for Assistance.
Term Dates
2022
Term 4 2022 – Tue 4 Oct - Thurs 1 Dec
2023
*Term 1 2023 – Tue 24 Jan (Public Hol 26 Jan) - Fri 31 Mar
*Term 2 2023 – Tues 18 Apr - Fri 23 Jun
*Term 3 2023 – Mon 10 Jul - Friday 15 Sep
*Term 4 2023 – Tue 3 Oct - Friday 1 Dec
Wellbeing Matters
St Joey's has started a
Wellness Walk.
Please join us on any Monday - Thursdays at 4:30 pm
to walk around the lagoon.
We depart from the big bottle tree outside the school gate in Milne Street.
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
