St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Pinjarra Newsletter

26 June 2014 Volume Six, Issue Ten Week 9 Term 2

Our Vision We at St Joseph’s Catholic School Pinjarra, seek to create a God centred environment where each school community member is

nurtured spiritually, academically, socially and physically.

For the last few weeks, ‘Love’ has been our school

focus for the ‘Fruits of the Holy Spirit’ program.

St Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthian 13: 8, 13 that:

“Love never ends…Now these three endure:

faith, hope and love,

but the greatest of these is love’.

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Dear Parents, Caregivers, and Community Members,

As this will be my last newsletter before the holidays, please take care on the roads and enjoy your family

time together. A reminder that school commences on Monday, 21st July and the children remain in their

full winter school uniform. A copy of the uniform requirements is attached with the newsletter. Please

ensure that sports shoes are predominantly white, as there appears to be some children who are not

complying with our standards. If you have any problems sourcing the correct shoes, please contact the

office and/or the uniform shop.

Reports will be sent home tomorrow (Friday) and parent interviews are ongoing. If you have not contacted

your child’s classroom teacher to confirm your time, please leave a message with the office.

Due to system requirements, I have been out of the school for quite a few days over the last three weeks,

fortunately these commitments have now been completed and the remainder of the year looks

considerably better! I am always available for contact via email or phone, so should you need to see me,

please let the office know and Christine will organise it.

Another reminder that Kindergarten interviews will be commencing shortly, please ensure you have filled

out the forms if you will be sending a younger sibling to us and also remind people who may be thinking of

sending their child to us that they can download the enrolment form from our website. I will commence

interviews next week and continue with some during the holidays.

Last Friday we ran our very successful Cross Country and, although I was unable to attend, by all accounts

the students, staff and families worked together to make it an outstanding success – despite the terrible

ground conditions. Congratulations to the place winners:

Year 6/7 Girls (1st Place) Shelby Muir Year 6/7 Boys (1st Place) Alex Hanson

Year 6/7 Girls (2nd Place) Kiara Wardrope Year 6/7 Boys (2nd Place) Isaac Lowe

Year 6/7 Girls (3rd Place) Charlee-Shay Mudway Year 6/7 Boys (3rd Place) Jack Sellin

Year 6/7 Girls (4th Place) Caitlin Nairn Year 6/7 Boys (4th Place) Taj Mason

Year 5 Girls (1st Place) Elise Slattery Year 5 Boys (1st Place) Jay White

Year 5 Girls (2nd Place) Jacinta Harley Year 5 Boys (2nd Place) Cole Agnew

Year 5 Girls (3rd Place) Lucy Trew Year 5 Boys (3rd Place) Mitchell Zadow

Year 5 Girls (4th Place) Ruby-Lee Firkins Year 5 Boys (4th Place) Jayden Vergone

Year 4 Girls (1st Place) Amelia Mathews Year 4 Boys (1st Place) Will Backshall

Year 4 Girls (2nd Place) Gracy Firkins Year 4 Boys (2nd Place) Thomas Barton

Year 4 Girls (3rd Place) Zoe Rundle Year 4 Boys (3rd Place) James Leventhal

Year 5 Girls (4th Place) Amelia Caporaso Year 4 Boys (4th Place) Tate Catherall

We are in need of meals for some of our families.

If you are able, could you please leave them at the

front office. We do have containers, if required,

these are available at the front office.

Many blessings upon you and your families and

may the upcoming holiday be a genuine time to

take the time to share the gift of love.

Joy Ketteringham

Principal

Merit Award Recipients - Week 7

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COMING EVENTS

FRIDAY 27/06/2014 8.45am Year 2 Class Assembly with Worker of the Month

Awards

Student reports to go home

SATURDAY 28/06/2014 6.30pm St Augustine’s Youth Ministry Meeting

SUNDAY 29/06/2014 10am Mass at St Augustine’s Pinjarra

MONDAY 30/06/2014 Parent Teacher Interviews

TUESDAY 01/07/2014

2.30pm

Parent Teacher Interviews

Kindy Afternoon Tea

WEDNESDAY 02/07/2014 Parent Teacher Interviews

Kindy End of Term Pyjama Party

THURSDAY 03/07/2014

Parent Teacher Interviews

Yr 5, Yr 6 & Yr 7 Conflict Site Clean-up at Pinjarra

NAIDOC Activities

FRIDAY 04/07/2014

Parent Teacher Interviews

FINAL DAY FOR TERM

SUNDAY 06/07/2014 10am Mass at St Augustine’s Pinjarra

MONDAY 21/07/2014 STUDENTS RESUME TERM 3

CANCELLATION OF ‘CUT THE MULLET FOR CANCER’ Do to unforeseen circumstances we have to cancel this event.

Another fundraiser to support the same cause will be held at a later date.

Money currently received can be held for ‘Ride to Conquer Cancer’ or collected from the school office.

DENTAL THERAPY SCHOOL HOLIDAY INFORMATION

Will be published in next week’s school update

FOUND: Some items of jewellery, rosary beads and child’s wallet have been handed into the office.

LOTE ITALIANO

Evviva!! Hurrah!!

Buona Vacanza!! Happy Holiday!!

♥ Signora Lewis

Bucket Filler Winners for Term One & Term Two

1. Phoebe Perkins (Classe Tre-Year 3) Brava!

2. Te Uluaki Poasa (Classe Quattro-Year 4) Bravo!

3. Renee Dell (Classe Cinque-Year 5) Brava!

The children filled our bucket with flowers (i fiori)

because they know that ...We can be the best we

can...To our teachers and to each others. Flowers of

goodness, kindness etc.

Bravo/Brava Congratulazioni!!!

Best Class Numero Uno for Term Two

Classe Sei/Sette (Year 6/7)

Bravi Ragazzi !!

Signorina Venezia to visit with una

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Mass at St. Augustine’s is

held Sunday 10.00am

MISSION

STATEMENT

We at St. Joseph’s

Catholic School Pinjarra,

seek to create a God centred environment where each school

community member is nurtured spiritually,

academically, socially and physically.

Phone: 9530 5500

Fax: 9531 2480

Email: admin@stjoespinjarra.wa.edu.au

PO Box 30

George Street

PINJARRA WA 6208

CHURCH CLEANING ROSTER ALTAR SERVERS

27/06/2014 S Shelley & S Rundle 29/06/2014 M Gosby, C Mudway, C Nairn, N Nairn

READERS (MASS) 29/06/2014 I Stokes & C Sheridan

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS TERM 2 2014 @ MURRAY LIBRARY. FREE events - bookings are essential. Please call 9531 7712

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Monday 7th July Yarn-O- Rama 10:00am - 11:30am

Have fun learning to knit. Try knitting needles, French knitting or finger knitting. Start

a scarf, fingerless gloves or bring your own creation to finish. Age 8+

Wednesday 9th July Rhyme Time 9:30am - 10:00am

Interactive session for parents and babies with songs, rhymes and a story. Age 0-2 years

Lego Legends

Unleash your imagination and create a masterpiece to display using our Lego collec-

tion. Age 4+

Session one 1:00pm - 1:45pm Session two 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Thursday 10th July Story Time 9:30am - 10:15am

Our school holiday sessions include stories, rhymes, songs and craft. Age 2-5 years.

Monday 14th July Passport to the Outdoors 9:30am - 10:30am

Learn about the great outdoors with a Steve Sertis from the Bibbulmun Track Founda-

tion. Begin your passion for the outdoors and collect a Nature Play WA Passport to

complete your missions. Age 5+

Wednesday 16th July 9:30am - 10:00am

Interactive session for parents and babies with songs, rhymes and a story. Age 0-2 years

Thursday 17th July Story Time 9:30am - 10:15am

Our school holiday sessions include stories, rhymes, songs and craft. Age 2-5 years.

YOGA CLASSES - Pinjarra

Tuesdays at 5.45pm - 7.15pm Cost: $15 per lesson (Yoga mats provided)

Venue: St Augustine’s Parish Centre

Experienced yoga teacher. Class caters for all levels of ability.

What does the Universe Story teach us about COMMUNITY?

Explore the Josephite Spiritual Homeland and discover the different pathways

that give expression to the call to Religious Life.

An invitation to young women and men … A time of reflection, sharing, prayer

& companionship

When: 5.00pm to 8.00pm Thursday 10th July 2014

Where: Mary MacKillop Center, 16 York Street, South Perth

RSVP: Alma Cabassi rsj: cabassi@gmail.com, 0419 044 136

or Leonie Mayne rsj: 0437 120 337

Light supper provided

A Ministry of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart

PINJARRA NAIDOC DAY - Wednesday 9 July 2014

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Day of Celebration.

Murray Leisure Centre, 16 Camp Road Pinjarra 9.30am to 3pm

Morning tea & lunch provided-Contact Deanna Eades 0405 70698 or 95864503

TUCKSHOP ROSTER 27/06/2014 30/06/2014 04/07/2014

FRIDAY: Tiff Mathews MONDAY: Maddy Brooker FRIDAY: Ros Treasure

CAKES: CAKES: CAKES:

Enquiry into the Catholic Faith (RCIA) Will be in recess for the school holidays. The next gathering is Monday

28th July at 7pm in the Parish Centre.