MASS – To celebrate the beginning of our new school year, please join us for Mass this Friday in the Church at 9.00 am.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD – is held during 8.30am Sunday Mass at St Vincent’s Church, during term time. It is always wonderful to see our students attend. If you would be interested in assisting with Children’s Liturgy, please see Mr Robertson.

School Leadership Team Parish of Rockhampton South – Ph: 49276744 Principal: Mrs Kellie Jenkinson St Vincent Church Wandal Acting Assistant to the Principal Religious Education: Mr Scott Robinson Mass Times: Tuesday 9.00 am Assistant Principal Curriculum: Sunday 8.30 am Miss Janette McLennan

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM NEWS 2015 The program will resume in February 2015. The first session will be a parent session Topic Reconciliation The dates are in the table below. Parents only need to attend one of the parent sessions

February

11 February

Parent Session 2 Cathedral

Centre

Monday 6.30

pm

Wednesday 6.30

pm

St Joseph’s Wandal School Prayer God, Help us to recognise your presence in all creation. Joseph, Inspire us to love as you loved. Mary MacKillop, Teach us to serve as you served. Jesus, Give us your spirit of gentle loving care, Open our hearts to the needs of others and may everything we do be pleasing to you. Amen.

This Week’s News: -

THANK YOU: Day one began very smoothly and it was lovely to see so many enthusiastic and familiar faces on my rounds throughout the classrooms. A huge thank you to all of our parents who assisted the children to being ready for the beginning of the school year. The children had their books sorted and were prepared for the many new experiences that they were about to encounter. Thank you for your efforts – please know that it assists both staff and students greatly. The new sports shirts and hats look very smart. A reminder that 2015 is a phase-in period for these new styles with both becoming mandatory for the 2016 school year.

We are aware of the hold-up of some of our

uniforms from Wearrito. I have asked Wearrito

to provide the school with regular updates

regarding the delivery of orders.

Please be advised there are still an amount of

uniforms for sale in our secondhand uniform

store.

ADMINISTRATION FORMS: - Students have received their ICT and Code of Practice for while this information has been discussed in class, please support us by reviewing the policy with your child at home. Students will be unable to access our technology resources until the signed forms have been returned to the classroom teacher.

From the Principal:

Welcome to the 2015 school year! I hope that the Christmas break has given you time for relaxation and renewal. We look forward to another wonderful year with many opportunities for learning and growing! On behalf of the St Joseph’s Wandal School community I sincerely welcome all of our new children, families and staff members – it is great to have you here. We have begun the school year with 228

students. This includes 50 Prep students and six new students in Years One to Six. Welcome to the following staff members who are joining our fabulous teaching team this year:

Scott Robertson who will be teaching Year 6 with Natalie Jahnke in conjunction with his role as Assistant Principal Religious Education.

Vikki Watkins who is returning after maternity leave to teach three days per week in 2G.

Lauren Palmer who joins us from St Joseph’s, Biloela. Lauren will be teaching 1P.

Andrea Rutherford who has transferred from St Joseph’s Park Avenue and will teaching our Year 4 class.

Lesha McLeod who will be teaching our Year 5 class two

days per week whilst Janette undertakes her Assistant Principal Curriculum duties. Lesha will be familiar to many, having been a regular relief teacher at our school last year. Have a great year, everyone.

Kellie

Friday Afternoon Sport Program Years Five and Six - The Rockhampton District Primary School Inter-school sports program begins on Friday 13th February. This is the commencement of Season A sport for 2015. The children will play each Friday afternoon (with the exception of school holidays) until the end of the Season which will be 1st May. For this season, our Years Five and Six students will be playing soccer and we have nominated two teams for this: one boys' team and one girls' team. Please ensure you have received the letter and Code of Conduct information regarding this – all Code of Conduct forms must be signed and returned to school as soon as possible.

Our Year Four students will join the Years Five and Six students to play Netball and Rugby League for Season B (22nd May – 28th August). More information regarding this will be communicated at a later date.

Instrumental Music Program – If you wish to take part in Piano lessons offered here at school - please see the office for a form and return with $10.00 Administration Fee. Lessons will be Thursday for Piano/Keyboard with Lyn Anstey. Volunteer Induction Sessions - Before volunteering in our school, in any capacity (e.g. class help, tuckshop etc.) you are required to attend a Volunteer Induction Session with a member of the Leadership Team. Parents do not need Blue Cards, however all other volunteers (including grandparents) must present their Blue Cards to office staff before assisting in our school. If you do not have a Blue Card and would like to apply for one, the ladies in the office are more than happy to help with this. The following sessions will be held for anyone wishing to volunteer their time this year: (Please report to the school office) Monday 2/2/15 2.30 pm Wednesday 4/2/15 9.00 am Thursday 12/2/15 2.30 pm

Thanks to Cam and Katie Dunne and their team from All Out Landscaping for their efforts in preparing the school grounds in readiness for the start of the school year. The grounds are looking wonderful after some much-needed rain. Cam and Katie are also coordinating the ‘make-over’ of the bottom court. This is getting closer to completion, with new fencing in place and the planting of shrubs occurring last week. It will be wonderful to be able to utilise this additional play space this year. Thank you too, to the office staff who ‘officially’ worked last week, (although they regularly popped in and out throughout their Christmas breaks) coordinating tradespeople, answering a mountain of emails, and preparing our school for another busy year. Teachers too, have been busy setting up classrooms and preparing valuable learning experiences for your children and participating in a week of Professional Development experiences last week.

Welcome from the

P&F President

Welcome to the St Josephs’ Wandal Community! The start of the school life is a major milestone in the lives of our children – a new school, new friends and new possibilities. However, in coming to St Joseph’s we hope both your child and yourselves appreciate that St Joseph’s is a small school with a very caring community. Very quickly, the new children become known to the older children at the school. This closeness, and an eagerness to look after each other quickly bonds the children together.

The Parents and Friends Association is a strong part of this sense of community in the school. The P&F works closely with our Principal, Mrs Kellie Jenkinson, her teaching staff, the School Board and the school community to enhance the educational opportunities provided to our children. We have over a number of years, provided assistance in the development of the school.

The P&F also have a number of events organised each term with the aim of raising money for good causes for the school, the Church and international aid. These events are always a lot of fun and a good chance for everyone to catch up with each other, sometimes with the kids, sometimes without.

Our first P & F Meeting will be held this Thursday in the staffroom at 6pm. All parents are welcome to attend.

So I encourage you to come along, listen, comment and most of all be involved.

Regards,

Emma Singleton

P&F President

Curriculum Update: Welcome to 2015. I am sure that this is going to be a very exciting year of learning for all of us! The teaching and support staff have been back for a week already, spending the week improving our understanding of school-based curriculum documents and initiatives and the Words Their Way’ approach to phonemic awareness, spelling and vocabulary.

This year we welcome some new teaching staff members to our team and welcome others back! Miss Lauren Palmer has joined us in Year One, Ms Andrea Rutherford is very welcome in Year Four, Mrs Lesha McLeod joins me in Year Five, and Mr Scott Robertson is welcome in our Year Six class. We also welcome back Ms Vikki Watkins in Year Two. I would like to thank these staff members for their enthusiasm and willingness. Of course it goes without saying that I welcome back returning staff and thank them for their efforts so far.

Teachers have also been very busy developing interesting learning environments in classrooms and I would like to thank all of the staff for the hard work they have put in ensuring that your children have exciting places to learn.

All classes will have received a term letter, describing some of the wonderful things that will be happening in classes this term. More information will be available at parent information sessions (which will be held next week). I look forward to catching up with many of you at these.

Have a fantastic week, Janette (APC)

Parent Information Sessions

Date Time Class

2 Feb 5.15 pm Year One P

2 Feb 5.15 pm Year One A

2 Feb 5.30 pm Year Four

3 Feb

5.00 pm Prep L & Prep S

3 Feb 5.30 pm Year Six

4 Feb 5.15 pm Year Two G

4 Feb 5.45 pm Year Two W

4 Feb 5.45 pm Year Three

5 Feb 5.15 pm Year Five

Parking Reminders

To avoid congestion and traffic problems at

pick up time, particularly along Herbert Street,

we ask you to remember the following:

Don’t block the Meade Street

intersection if awaiting you turn to

pick up

No double parking

Don’t call students across the road –

all students must use the designated

crossing area if they need to cross the

road

No parking in bus zones

Coming 5 minutes after the bell may

help to reduce your waiting time and

traffic congestion

Be aware of the Australia Post Mail

Box outside of the church which is a

no standing zone

No parking across driveways

If parking in the church carpark, nose

in at designated carparks

Reminder that there is only limited car

parking in Rundle Street

PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE NEW

SIGNAGE ON HERBERT STREET –

2 MINUTES ONLY

Scott Robertson – APRE / Year Six

Teacher

I am a product of CQ having completed both my secondary and tertiary education at Yeppoon and Rockhampton respectively, before teaching at St Patrick’s Emerald and Sacred Heart Yeppoon. My first impression of St Joseph’s Wandal has been the great community feel of the school. I am looking towards this year and its many challenges in my new role.

I have two daughters who are, aside from my work, my other passion. I also enjoy being outdoors in this beautiful part of the world. Please feel free to come and say hi over the coming weeks.

Meet the Staff –

SCHOOL FEES will be generated in Week Three. This statement is defaulted to your email address. If you prefer postage please let me know. Your fees can be managed by direct debit, BPay, Etpos, cash or cheque. If you need assistance, please make an appointment with the school Principal.. It is important to identify your deposit with your parent code, or your surname to enable reconciliation of your account. If you are unable to do this, could you please let me know. The deposit is recorded as "name not supplied" on our statement. School fees brought forward from 2014 are OVERDUE. Thanks Kathy

Runaways Netball Club would like to invite any girls from 8 years old or mothers interested in playing

outdoor Netball this year, who are not in a club yet to come along to our sign on at Jardine Park Sunday

1st Feb from 9.30am to 2pm. For more information please email runawaysnetballclub@hotmail.com.

or go on to our Webpage http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?assoc=9428&pID=1

Gracemere Cubs Junior Rugby League will be holding a Sign on day on Sunday 1st February 2015 from

9.30am - 12.00pm. For more information please contact Registrar Bek Guy at bekkag1282@gmail.com

or Secretary Kim Lawton at gracemerejrl@Hotmail.com.

Karate Training with the club Keppel Bay Karate-do St Joseph's Hall Fridays 4 pm to 5pm, senior to 5.30 pm School term time Year 1 to Year 6, parents, older brothers and sisters most welcome to train. for more information contact Sensei Robi on 0427016767

OZTAG - Season Information When: Our season starts Monday 9 Feb. We will play 7 rounds over 7 weeks on Mondays and then the final 3 rounds will be played as a “Super Sunday” on 29 March. This means the season will be finished before the Easter break. Time: Games will be played from 4pm – 6pm. They are 30 min games. We play the younger kids first and the older kids later Who: Girls & boys aged 5 – 15. We generally separate the teams into girls and boys, however some teams do nominate as a mixed team. Cost: $80 registration, $25 oztag shorts. No game fees Where: Our usual fields are being upgraded so we are waiting on Council to confirm what fields we will be using this season. We will know within the next week or so. Sign on’s: The kids can sign up online via the link on our webpage www.rockhamptonoztag.com or they can come along to our sign on day. Sign on day is on Wed 4 Feb from 3.30pm to 5.30pm at Saleyards Park 1 John Street, Allenstown.

Interested in Art? After school art classes for students from Year 1 upwards.

Experienced teacher. Please phone Ainslie( 0439 760338 )

What’s on