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Term 3 commences: Tuesday, 22 July
Dear Parents, Guardians and Carers,
As we come to the end of another term, it is good to reflect on the positives. We had some wonderful Mother’s Day celebrations, ANZAC Day commemorations, camps, the sacrament of first communion for some of our students, a visit from Andrew Chinn, science incursions, excursions and a whole school/Parish Mass for the feast of the Sacred Heart. Many thanks to all concerned for supporting these events and for the preparation that goes into them.
Enrolments for next year’s Foundation are now closed and we are busy holding interviews. There is a very healthy interest in families wanting to send their children to our school.
It has been a longer term than usual, with many of the students showing signs of being tired, especially the little ones. Time for a refresh and a reset!
I wish everyone a safe and restful break and look forward to seeing everyone again for another busy term 3.
Best wishes,
Ros Joyner
Principal
Term 3
Tuesday 22 July – Friday 19 September
Monday 21 July Pupil Free Day
Tuesday 22 July First Day of School for Term 3
Friday 25 July Assembly at 2:30pm
Thursday 31 July Confirmation Parent/Child Workshop
Friday, 1 August Junior Mass - Foundation, Year 1, Year 2 & Year 3 at 9:30am
Wednesday, 6 August Senior Mass – Year 4, Year 5 & Year 6 at 9:30am
Thursday 7 August Reconciliation for Confirmation Candidates
Friday 8 August Year 6 Confirmation Retreat Day
Monday 11 August National Science Week
Wednesday 13 August School Production at West Gippsland Arts Centre
Friday 15 August Whole School Feast of the Assumption Mass at 9:30am
Friday 15 August Sacrament of Confirmation Mass at St Ita’s
Mon 18 – Fri 22 August Book Week
Friday 22 August Book Week Dress Up
Monday 25 August Pupil Free Day
Friday 5 September Father’s Day Breakfast
Monday 8 September Child Safety Week
Friday 19 September Last Day of Term 3 – 2:20pm finish
Term 4
Tuesday 7 October – Tuesday 16 December
Monday 6 October Pupil Free Day
Tuesday 7 October First Day of School for Term 4
Tue 7 – Fri 10 October Dental Van visiting during the week
Friday 24 October Grandparents Day classroom visits and morning tea
Monday 3 November School Closure Day
Tuesday 4 November Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
Tuesday 16 December Last Day of Term 4 – 3:20pm finish
**Please ensure you check the newsletter and ClassDojo for any changes that may arise.
Can Challenge
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
To all of the families who supported our Can Challenge, a big thank you for getting behind this great cause and for your kind hearted generosity.
We collected over 1200 cans and during the week, the liturgy leaders helped Mrs Huxley from the St Vincent de Paul Society, fill up their shed with our donations.
At our Mass last week, Mrs Huxley thanked us for our donations, telling us they would go a long way in supporting families in our community. Already this year, the St Vincent de Paul Society have had over one hundred families seeking support.
Thank you once again!
Sacrament of Confirmation
Our Confirmation Mass with Bishop Greg will take place on Friday, 15th August at 7:00pm at St. Ita’s Church.
Parents who would like for their child to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and were unable to attend the Information Meeting which was held in June, please contact Liz via email: warragul.sacraments@cdsale.org.au
Children's Liturgy
A message from Deacon Mark
As Good as it Gets
If we’ve got into the habit of thinking about the gospel figures as remote and inspirational but not us, then today’s gospel makes us sit up. The twelve apostles are specifically commissioned by Jesus and Peter is appointed leader of the church. That was 2000 years ago, and we understand the Pope is the successor of Peter while the bishops are in the line of the apostles.
But what about the rest of us? Today’s gospel (Lk 10:1-12, 17-20) recounts Jesus appointing others besides the Twelve. These others are to be His disciples too and they represent all of us. We aren’t members of the Twelve but we’re disciples. Baptism is the ritual by which we become disciples of Jesus who speaks to these “others” and tells them being a disciple won’t always be easy. Again, he is talking about us. He is talking to us: women and men, old, young, of whatever status, ethnicity, or background.
And we know about it not being easy! How unfashionable it is to be a disciple today - to lead a Christian life, to stand tall behind core Christian values, defence of the poor and marginalised, of refugees and victims of discrimination, defending the rights of the unborn, while at the same time respecting the dignity of those who don’t respect us. It is hard to be faithful to regular participation in Eucharist and reconciliation when nobody else seems to care. It is hard not to be entrapped by the consumerist, care for nothing world around us. Discipleship is difficult.
But, as our gospel today assures us, we are not alone, we are sent and we wield the power of the Holy Spirit, we are spreading the Good News by our Christian lives and we are assured by our saviour that, “our names are written in heaven.” That is as good as it gets!
Deacon Mark Kelly
You're Invited to Our 2025 School Production: Aussieventure!
End of Term 2 – Aussieventure is Almost Here! ?
What a wonderful and jam-packed Term 2 it has been! Our students have shown incredible commitment, enthusiasm, and creativity as we’ve worked together to bring Aussieventure to life. From character development and choreography to singing rehearsals and script work, the dedication on and off stage has been outstanding.
Over the past few weeks, students have stepped up during full-school rehearsals, learning their entrances, exits, lines, and lyrics – not to mention their dance moves! It’s been a joy to watch the production grow, and we are so proud of all their hard work.
We’re now in the final stretch – costumes are being fitted, props are coming together, and excitement is building across the school. Aussieventure promises to be a vibrant, high-energy celebration of music, storytelling, and Australian spirit.
Tickets are now on sale!
Bookings can be made directly through the Arts Centre website https://sales.wgac.com.au/event/379:2573/ or by phone 5624 2456. Please be sure to book the correct performance that includes your child’s year level.
- 5:00pm Show: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2, and Year 4/5/6 students
- 7:30pm Show: Year 3, Year 4, and Year 5/6 students
Please note: Year 4/5/6 students perform in both shows. If you plan to attend both performances, you’ll need a ticket for each session.
Costume and performance details are posted on your child’s ClassDojo page – please check regularly for updates as they differ across year levels.
Thank you for your ongoing support – we can’t wait to share this magical event with our school community next term!
Ms. Rose Butera- Arts Specialist Teacher
In Victoria, it is compulsory for children aged 6-17 years to attend school.
Parents are legally required to ensure their child attends school every day and to provide an explanation for their child's absence from school unless an exemption from attendance has been granted or an exception to their attendance applies.
Absences
If your child is away sick or away due to a planned absence or appointment, please ensure you advise the school office. Student absence text messages are sent out if your child is marked absent without a reason. Emails or ClassDojo messages may be missed in some instances; if the classroom teacher is teaching or the classroom teacher may be away.
It is imperative that you notify the school office through one of the following methods:
1. Log into PAM (Parent Access Module) and register your child's absence;
2. Email absence@stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au or info@stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au
3. Phone the office on (03) 5623 2943
When sending an email, you may wish to "cc" your child's classroom teacher so they are aware of the absence too.
Holidays
If you are planning an extended holiday (a week or more) during the school term, please email info@stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au or principal@stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au addressing your intentions to our Principal, Mrs Roslyn Joyner.
If you have any questions or need any clarification, please feel free to contact Shirley or Kitty in the office on (03) 5623 2943.
Australian Dental Health Victoria are visiting St Joseph's Primary School during the week of Tuesday, 7 October (Term 3, Week 1).
Many students are eligible for fully subsidised dental care under Medicare's Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), which covers full check ups and treatment at no cost to families or our school.
For students who are not eligible, pro Bono oral health screenings are offered at no cost to families. These checks are not supported by Medicare or any govenment funding and are fully funded by Australian Dental Health. These pro bono screenings often identify early dental issues.
To keep this support going, students receiving pro bono checks will be seen during recess and lunch breaks.
Permission forms will be sent out in Term 3.
Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
As members of the St Joseph's school community, we all have a responsibility to keep children safe. To support families with information about the actions our school takes to keep children safe, our Child Safety and Wellbeing policy has been updated, endorsed by our Child Safety Team and shared with our community both here and on our school website. Families are encouraged to read the policy or visit our school website and explore the Child Safety section.
Victoria’s Child Safe Standards under Ministerial Order No. 1359 require certain roles and responsibilities to be allocated within schools, including the role of Child Safety Champions who supports school leadership to effectively implement their child safety and wellbeing plans. Our Child Safety Champions for 2024 and 2025 are Ros Joyner, Camillo Redi and James McMahon.
Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
Car Line Construction
Over the next several weeks, construction will begin on a new car line shelter at the west end of our car line. Once completed, this shelter will serve as our designated afternoon pick-up area, where all students will wait to be collected.
Langden Constructions will be managing the project. While the car line will remain operational throughout the construction period, there may be times when the number of available waiting bays is reduced. We kindly ask for your patience and cooperation during this time.
The safety of our students remains our highest priority. Please ensure you follow the directions of school staff in the car line at all times.
Construction is expected to be completed by the start of Term 3.
If you arrive before school finishes, it is an expectation that you move all the way down the carline and fill all the spaces. If the carline is full, take a parking spot opposite the carline and walk to the crossing for student collection. Alternatively, leaving home 5-10 minutes later may be a better option to avoid being stuck in the congestion. Children are supervised in the carline area until 3:35pm, at which time, our carline and Burke Street are clear.
School Crossing
Please remember that the carline is private property and all people using our carline must follow the instructions of the staff managing the area - this is non-negotiable and aggressive or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated. Entering the carline via the exit is dangerous and illegal.
When waiting along Burke Street to enter the school grounds, please do not stop your vehicle on the school crossing. For safety reasons, the school crossing supervisor is not authorised to allow children to cross the school crossing if a vehicle has stopped over the school crossing.
Medical Profiles and Emergency Contact Details
We remind parents and carers that it is time to review your child/ren's medical profile on PAM. Any changes in medical needs should be communicated to the school to ensure that we provide the most up-to-date care for our students. If emergency contact details have changed or emails, phone numbers need updating, please contact the office to provide the updates necessary. The most efficient way to provide these details to the office would be to email - info@stjwarragul.catholic.edu.au
If your child is affected by Anaphylaxis or has any allergies and requires an ASCIA Allergy Plan developed by your child's doctor, please provide information and a copy to the office. In addition, Asthma plans may need updating, please ensure that these are also current. If your child has medication stored at our school, please check with the office that the medication is still in date and there is ample supply.
**All Medical Authority Forms held at school must be updated as soon as possible to allow for any medication changes, dosage or student growth . An email was sent out to all familes on 30 January with medication information and the forms required, depending on the ailment. Please contact the school office if you need any further assistance.
Lunch Orders
Lunch orders:
- are every Wednesday and Friday
- can be placed using the Flexischools app
- are delivered to school for the first break at 11:30am
- can be placed until 11:00pm the night before (Tuesday and Thursday) from a full menu
- can be placed until 9:00am on Wednesday and Friday mornings from a limited menu
School Uniform
During Term 2 & Term 3, all students are required to wear their full summer school uniform, including correct socks and shoes. Wearing the school uniform correctly demonstrates school pride and identity. Please ensure your child has the correct uniform on the correct days.
We appreciate your support.
Lost Property
Anyone with flu-like symptoms, however mild, should not attend school and should follow medical advice, including being tested for COVID-19.
It is strongly recommended that students:
- Who test positive to COVID-19 should stay home and isolate for five (5) days;
- Should not attend school after five (5) days if still symptomatic;
- Who are symptomatic but have not tested positive should not attend school until their symptoms resolve;
- Parents, guardians or carers advise the school of the COVID-19 positive test result.
To assist with limiting the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses, parents, guardians and carers should be strongly encouraged to ensure that their child(ren) remain at home if they are unwell.
Join us on Facebook
We welcome all families to join our P&F Facebook page. This is a great place to ask any questions you might have and to engage with our school community - please search 'Parents and Friends of St Joseph's Primary School Warragul'.
P&F Events and Meetings in Term 3
Our Term 3 Parents and Friends meetings and events to pop in your diary are:
- P&F Meeting: Friday 1 August, 1.30pm at the school
- Father’s Day Breakfast and Stall: Friday 5 September
- P&F Meeting: Friday 5 September, 2.00pm at the school
If you would like to be involved, we would love to have you join us. Please reach out to the P&F via email: stjosephswarragulpandf@gmail.com or send us a message through our Facebook page. Otherwise, you are welcome to turn up at the school office - please ensure you bring your Working With Children’s Check (if you don’t have one, it’s free for volunteers) visit: Working with Children Check | Working and Volunteering | Service Victoria).
Free Government Funded Autism Workshop for Families
School Holiday Fun
Warragul Leisure Centre
Interested in becoming a foster carer?
Victoria is currently experiencing a shortage of foster carers, and the aim is to raise awareness about foster care within our local community.
Warranor Junior Football Club
Warragul Blues Junior Football Club
Peninsula Cinemas, Warragul
Aussie Disposals
Got a bit of time this month? Time to give blood and change lives? 1 in 3 people in Warragul will need blood, and they need people like you to give it. We’re rolling into town from 22 July to 8 August. Don’t forget to pre-book your spot at lifeblood.com.au, on our app or on 13 14 95.
Warragul Mobile Blood Donor Centre
22 July to 8 August
Warragul Harness Racing Club
Logan Park - 19 Howitt Street