Term 3 Week 6 - August 27th, 2025
From The Principals Desk
Dear Parents and Carers,
We had some very weary Stage 3 campers return to us last Friday afternoon! I’m sure the fine weekend served them well to relax and rejuvenate. From all accounts the Stage 3 camp was an absolute success. Camp Drewe was an excellent venue, the students gave everything a go amidst the challenging weather and the teachers survived! We congratulate our Stage 3 students for their enthusiasm and resilience on camp and express our gratitude to the Stage 3 staff for their willingness to provide our students this memorable camp experience. Well done to all in Stage 3!
We were thinking of our representative athletes who were competing at the Lismore Diocesan Athletics Carnival yesterday; Archer, Ace, Will P, Sierra, Hamish, Luca A, Bailey and Jayli. We pray for their safe return and look forward to hearing of their efforts and results!
Today we have held Mrs Vanessa Hughes (Assistant Principal Mission) 4th Year in Contract Appraisal. A day of interviews with staff and parent representatives to appraise the wonderful work that Mrs Hughes does at St Joseph’s every day. I thank Mrs Hughes for all of the effort put into preparing for her appraisal and look forward to sharing the feedback data with her in the coming weeks.
We have Bishop Greg Homeming coming to town next Wednesday, 3rd September, to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation within our parish. We keep our candidates; Poppy, Olivia, Harry, Luca C, Archer, Frank, Macy and Nate J in our prayers as they continue their preparation for the sacrament next week.
Book Week is fast approaching! I hope everyone is getting their costume ready for the fun on the Wednesday morning. All of the information around our Book Week celebrations are in our newsletter. We hope you can join us!
Final reminder that this Friday is a Pupil Free Staff Development Day (New Curriculum).
Peace and blessings,
Jason Clarke
Principal
Sharing the Gospel
St Joseph’s and Mt St Patrick's Primary came together with our Sacred Heart Parishioners to share in Mass for the Feast of the Assumption. A very special time together - two schools one Parish.
GOD MOMENT
When Lyla & Isla picked up rubbish on the playground out of the goodness of their hearts.
Socktober
"S.O.L.E Superstar" Awards
Week 4 Term 3
Week 5 Term 3
Learning Gallery
~ Stage 2 Geography ~
We have been learning about deserts in our geography unit in Stage 2. We were lucky enough to have Mrs H share her journey to Uluṟu with them.
Mrs H shared her photos, discussed her experiences on the sacred land and what the landscapes, weather and flora and fauna was like. She discussed the cultural significance of Uluṟu to the students and what this place felt like when she was there.
We were so lucky to hear about her journey and how interesting a desert can be. She even told us that at night it was -3 degrees. The students were surprised!
Thank you Mrs H for sharing this with us. The kids learnt so much. We value your wealth of knowledge when it comes to our country.
~ Year 5 Scientists Make a Splash! ~
Our budding Year 5 scientists have been making waves with their recent experiment on materials and buoyancy! In a creative challenge, students were given just 30 minutes to construct a boat using cardboard, aluminum foil, and a few other recycled materials.
The results were truly fantastic! Each team put up a valiant effort, and it was a thrilling sight to see their innovative vessels take to the water. The ultimate victor was the boat that held an incredible 38 marbles, proving that with a little ingenuity, anything is possible.
We're so proud of the curiosity and teamwork shown by all of our students!
Stage 3 Camp
Our stage three students are home (fast asleep) after a big three days down at Camp Drew. They braved the weather and soldiered on with SUP birding & some canoeing. They luckily had their last day in the sun! We saw some tired faces on Friday but they all said they had an amazing time. Thank you Mrs Quinn, Mrs Martin, Mrs Walker and Mr D for taking some time off your families to be with our students. Memories were made.
Sports News
DIOCESAN ATHLETICS CARNIVAL:
Yesterday 8 students travelled to Coffs Harbour to compete in the Diocesan Athletics Carnival. Our newsletter was in it’s publishing phase when results started coming in but I look forward to sharing their results at this weeks’ assembly and in our following newsletter. Well done to our talented athletes! They represented our school and themselves with great sportsmanship and heart and pride!
* Luca Anderson: Jnr Shot Put
* Sierra Casagrande: 10Yr 100m, Jnr 200m and Jnr Long Jump
* Bailey Clarkson: Jnr Multi Class: 100m, 200m, Long Jump and Shot Put
* Ace Colleton: 11Yr Discus
* Will Polson: 10Yr 100m, Jnr 200m and Jnr Long Jump
* Archer Twyford: Snr Shot Put
* Hamish Walsh: Jnr Shot Put
* Jayli Walsh: 8Yr 100m
NRL Junior and Senior Teams:
This year we are combining with Mt St Patrick’s to submit two teams for the Junior and Senior NRL gala day which is set for Tuesday 23 rd September – week 10 of this term. Training will begin this Friday at 3.30pm on the Pats oval. I will be there to supervise till coaches arrive. Wishing these boys the best of luck at the gala day and hope they enjoy the experience!
Junior Team: Eli Rudman, Banjo Ahrens, Kobe Robinson, Eli Casey, Corey Bray, Eli Reed, Fynn Holliday, Nate Jarman and Tate Bannister.
Senior Team: Nakoha Heterick, Jaxon Mann, Ace Colleton, Archer Twyford, Misha Reed, Asher Morphett and Xavier Workman.
Library News
General News
* Dates are correct as of today. However they may change going forward.*
PBS Shield Results:
Term 3 - Week 4 Term 3 - Week 5 WINNER - PARKER WINNER - MACKILLOP
Canteen News
- To place an order at the canteen on Thursdays please write student's orders on a paper bag.
- If paying for sibling orders together, place the money & the younger sibling's paper bag inside the older sibling's paper bag.
- EFTPOS is available from 8:30-8:50am and during lunch and afternoon tea.
- Frozen treats are only available at afternoon tea to ensure students have more time to play at lunch.
Compass Help for Parents
Compass absence notes
Parents can let the school know of student absences in advance through the Compass app using the shortcuts icon at the bottom of their homepage.
Parish News
Wednesday 27 August 8:00 am - Mass
Thursday 28 August 8:00 am - Mass
Friday 29 August 9:30 am - Legion of Mary | Parish Meeting Centre
11:00 am - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
12:00 pm - Mass
Saturday 30 August 9:00 am - Rosary
4:30 pm - Rosary
5:00 PM - VIGIL MASS | Last week at 5pm
6:00 pm - Share a Meal with MSPC Ignatius & Lisieux Houses
Sunday 31 August 8:30 am - Rosary
9:00 am - Mass
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