Term 4 Week 10 2022
Term 1 Week 1 2023 |
School Events |
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Monday 30th January |
Yr 1-6 MAI & Kindergarten Best Start Interviews by appointment |
| Tuesday 31st January |
Yr 1-6 MAI & Kindergarten Best Start Interviews by appointment |
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Wednesday 1st February |
Year 1-6 First Day Back Kindergarten Best Start Interviews by appointment |
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Thursday 2nd February |
Kindergarten Best Start Interviews by appointment |
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Friday 3rd February |
Kindergarten Commence |
| Upcoming Events |
Friday 10th February (updated) - Swimming Carnival - Kendall Pool Monday 20th February - Hastings Winter Sports Trials Tuesday 21st February - Zone Swimming Carnival |
2022 End Of Year Wishes
Incredibly, the 2022 school year is coming to an end. We began the year with hope and optimism after such a challenging 2021. There was a sense of uncertainty at the beginning of the year with the continuing Covid restrictions and limited opportunities for community events and celebrations. However, as the year progressed, it was wonderful to see how things changed, and we were able to re-introduce multiple community events and celebrations and provide greater learning opportunities for our students that we previously took for granted.
I am deeply thankful to the students, families and staff in this community for banding together to ensure that 2022 was a positive, safe and prosperous year for us all. I thank everyone for their dedication and commitment and for how we all worked together in partnership to make this happen.
I would also like to acknowledge the Leadership Team: Mrs Maria Wilson, Mrs Jessica Koenig, Mrs Kristan Nichols and Mrs Fiona Hayward for the enthusiastic way they have led school initiatives, coordinated school events and celebrations, and guided and supported staff, students and families throughout the year.
Whilst we are all looking forward to the upcoming Christmas break and time with our families, it is also a time of mixed emotions as we say goodbye to families that have been part of our school community for many years. This year, we farewell families as they either have their youngest child finishing Year Six or are moving away from the local area. We thank each family for everything they have contributed to our community during their time with us. We wish them all every success in their journeys ahead.
These families include:
Begley, Berry, Burke, Callaghan, Clifford, Cooke, Cullis, Dorn, Eades, Hoad, Hoare, Hudson, Knight, Miller, Morrison, Page, Taylor, Spinazza, Tunhavasana, and Whitelaw.
Finally, I would like to wish all of our families the love, peace and joy of the Christmas season as we await the celebration of Jesus' birth on Christmas Day. May you find time to be with those you love, rest and rejuvenate, ready for a more hopeful 2022.
Rick Galvin
Principal
Awards Ceremony
All students across our school were congratulated on their efforts and achievement for a whole year of learning at Tuesday's End of Year Awards Ceremony. The event was well attended by many parents. Special awards were given for each class for achievement, effort and application in key learning areas. Additionally, special awards for Premier’s Reading Challenge, Sport, Principal’s Pennants, Religious Education and the Spirit of St Joseph’s award for year 6. Congratulations to Abby Hudson who received this highly regarded award this year. A list of all the award recipients and their photos may be viewed below.
We also took the opportunity to acknowledge and thank our P & F President, Rachel DeVires, Vice President Claire McManus and our Canteen Coordinator Emma Hockhan. Our Mini-Vinnies Christmas hampers were presented as a fitting way to conclude our ceremony where we are reminded of our need to use our gifts and talents to serve others this Christmas. A huge congratulations to all our students who are successful learners in our school.
Yr 6 Grad
A beautiful graduation dinner was held for our graduating year 6 students of 2022 on Thursday. The theme was ‘reach for the stars- a red carpet event’ where a decorating team of parents certainly made the event really special. The students enjoyed a meal together accompanied by their parents/caregivers and were entertained with a special Yr 6 movie, cake cutting, dancing and presentation. A huge thanks you to Ms Peck for coordinating the event along with a team of parents. We are so proud of the leaders our year 6 students were to all our students this year and are excited to see what they achieve in high school and beyond. Remember year 6, “shoot for the moon, even if you miss you will land among the stars!”.
Their special week has concluded with the traditional final bell ringing, where there were many smiles of success and tears of nostalgia and joy. Good luck Year 6 2022!!
Bush Tucker Cook Off
We had a very successful day of culinary delight and fun, cooking with native food ingredients supplied by a local business 'Barbushco.' The children enjoyed the experience of putting on their aprons and becoming chef's. Thank you to the staff that helped on the day!
Best wishes from the leadership team
If you have any secondhand uniforms, they can be dropped to the office next Monday or when the office opens on Friday 27th January 2023. These will come in very handy for families who are trying to hold off when buying new uniforms.
Congratulations to all of our students on their amazing achievements throughout the year! Please remember these photos are for your personal use. Please do not post any photos of other children on social media.
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St Joseph's Spirit Award Congratulations to Abbie Hudson.  |
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Principal Pennants
Year 1: Hallie Saunders and Elijah Kemp Year 2: Laura Eccleston and Tobias Pollard Year 3: Maxi Harris and Angelina Fragomeli Year 4: Oliver Hallum and Leah Hayward Year 5: Riley Knight and Amelia Goodridge Year 6: Mason Begley and Maya Eades |
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Community Presentations
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Mary Mackillop Awards for Religious Knowledge and Christian Leadership
Year 1: Olivia Hockham Year 2: Daytona Eggins Year 3: Yasmin Cain Year 4: Eadie Whatson Year 5: Amelia Hunt Year 6: Jaylah Koenig |
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Sport Awards
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Premiers Reading Challenge Awards
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Year 6 Awards Outstanding Academic Achievement- Aida Harris and Helayna Butler Outstanding Effort and Application- Abbie Hudson and Ciara Hoare |
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Year 5 Awards Outstanding Academic Achievement- Ezekiel Fogg and Kynan Thompson Outstanding Effort and Application- Amelia Hunt and Amelia Goodridge |
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Year 4 Awards Outstanding Academic Achievement- Eadie Whatson and Eli Walker Outstanding Effort and Application- Oliver Hallum and Lachlan Wilson |
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Year 3 Awards Outstanding Academic Achievement- Polly Hampson and Gideon Fogg Outstanding Effort and Application- Sadie Butler and Tomas Simmonds |
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Year 2 Awards Outstanding Academic Achievement- Chase Hansen and Violet Town Outstanding Effort and Application- Triztyn Cooke and Airlie Gebhardt |
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Year 1 Awards Outstanding Academic Achievement- Madison Barker and Esther Baird-Bates Outstanding Effort and Application- Remy Cain and Sophie Whatson |
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Kindergarten Awards |
The term 4 Newcombe comp came to an end today with the Year 6 verse teacher game. Year 6 won 15-14!
Year 6 read kindy their buddy books. Kindy made reindeer cookies to share with them as a thank you. They will miss their buddies!
Dear Parents
2023 MAI (Maths Assessment Interviews) for Years 1 – 6 students
These interviews provide valuable information for class teachers to help cater for individual student learning needs and are a mandatory requirement from the CSO to start the new school year. Please book at: www.schoolinterviews.com.au
Sessions are being held on:
Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st January
Session times are 9-11 am, 11:30 am-1 pm, or 1:30 pm-3 pm
*Please simply drop your child off and pick them up from the front gates. You must sign your child in and out at the beginning and end of the session. Students do not need to wear their school uniform.
TO BOOK ONLINE:
https://www.schoolinterviews.
ENTER THE EVENT CODE: kkwc8 and follow the directions.
**This booking system will close Thursday 15th December at 2pm**
Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact the school. If you do not have internet access or have difficulties with the online process, please phone the school office for assistance on 6559 9466. Note - the first day for Years 1 through to 6 is Wednesday, 4th February.
Yours sincerely
Jessica Koenig
Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching/ LOP
Dear Parents,
All Kindergarten students will need to come into school prior to the commencement of classes for a Best Start Assessment. These interviews provide valuable information to the teachers, which will help them to cater for individual student needs and get them off to the best possible start in their educational journey.
Times for interviews have been set aside next year, commencing Monday 30th January, through until Thursday 2nd February. Each interview will take around 60 minutes and will be conducted by either Mrs Dedal or Mrs Toole.
The first day of school for the Kinder 2023 class will be Friday 3rd, February.
Bookings for interviews can be made online at:
https://www.schoolinterviews.
ENTER THE EVENT CODE: xe7r9 (online bookings will close 15th December 2022)
Should you have any further queries or if you have difficulty with the online process, please phone the school office on 6559 9466.
Yours sincerely,
Jessica Koenig
Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching/LOP