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St Joseph's Primary School Laurieton

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421 Ocean Drive
Laurieton NSW 2443
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Phone: 02 6559 9466

St Joseph's Primary School Laurieton

421 Ocean Drive
Laurieton NSW 2443

Phone: 02 6559 9466

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Term 4 Week 8 - 2023

  • What's on Next Week - Term 4 Week 9
  • Leadership Report
  • For Action
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  • What's Been Happening
  • Class Parent "Friendraising" Group 2023
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What's on Next Week - Term 4 Week 9

Term 4 Week 9 2023

School Events

Sunday 3rd December

9am Children's Liturgy - St John the Evangelist Kendall

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Monday 4th December

Year 5 & 6 Library - Please return all books. No more borrowing for 2023

Canteen Day

Guitar Lessons

Appreciation Dinner for P&F Volunteers, Class Parents and Canteen Volunteers 

Tuesday 5th December

Year 1 & 2  Library- Please return all books. No more borrowing for 2023

Christmas Appeal Day - Christmas Dress up - Bring your hamper items for your class hampers.

Wednesday 6th December 

Brass Lessons

Kindergarten Library - Please return all books. No more borrowing for 2023

School Captain Voting (Students only)

Thursday, 7th December

Sports Uniform

Elective Sports

Friday 8th December

Year 3 & 4 Library - Please return all books. No more borrowing for 2023

Canteen 

Closing School Mass 12 noon - All invited

2:30-3:30 pm Uniform Shop Open

Upcoming Events 

Term 4 Week 10

Monday 11th December - Pool Fun Day -

New Venue: Laurieton Pool 

Wednesday 13th December - Awards Ceremony 9.30 am 

Thursday 14th December - Year 6 Graduation 

Friday 15th December - Final Bell ringing for Year 6, 2.45 pm

Last Day of 2023

Future dates can also be found on our school website: https://sjpslaurieton.schoolzineplus.com/calendar

For more information about activities and clubs available at school, please scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the timetable.

Leadership Report

Celebrating the Success of Our "Transition to Primary School" Program

This week, we wrapped up our "Transition to Primary School" program. We would like to take a moment to express our gratitude to all our new and existing parents for their active participation and support. It has been wonderful to witness the enthusiasm and engagement during these past few weeks as we worked together to prepare their child for their exciting journey into Kindergarten.

Our parent education and information sessions have been a cornerstone of this transition, providing parents/carers with essential information to ensure a seamless start to the school year. This week, we delved into office procedures, school hours, communication methods, and the protocols for pick-up and drop-off, aiming to equip all our new and existing parents with all the necessary information for a confident beginning. Additionally, we shared insights into our canteen services and uniform requirements to assist in their preparations further.

The children's final Joey’s Juniors session was a true highlight, filled with the festive spirit. They were captivated by a Christmas story, immersed themselves in holiday-themed craft activities, and formed heartwarming connections with their older buddies. The social story about attending school was particularly impactful, helping them visualise and become comfortable with their upcoming daily routine.

The readiness and eagerness displayed by the children have been remarkable, and it is with great anticipation that we look forward to welcoming them as our new Kinders for 2024. We can't wait to see their bright faces next year, ready to embark on this wonderful adventure of learning and discovery.

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Semester 2 Reports 

We wish to remind parents that our Semester 2 reports will reflect a new format in line with the recent curriculum updates in Mathematics and English for K-6. This change ensures alignment with the latest educational standards, research, and diocesan consistency. Please note that reports will be accessible via the Compass App from Friday, 8th December, after 3pm. We appreciate your understanding as we transition to this improved reporting method.

Please click on the link for more information.

 Venue Update for End of Year Pool Day Celebration

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We are thrilled to announce an exciting update regarding our End of Year Pool Day! The venue has been changed to the Laurieton Swimming Pool, which features the additional attraction of the Aquascramble. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the P & F for generously funding the Aquascramble and for providing a delicious sausage sizzle for lunch. This change promises an even more enjoyable day for our students, and we can't wait to celebrate with them. Please mark your calendars with the new location and join us in looking forward to a day filled with joy and community spirit.

Best wishes from the leadership team 

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Principal

Rick Galvin

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Assistant Principal Mission

Maria Wilson

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Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching 

Jessica Koenig

For Action

Compass Events 

  • Whole School - Pool Fun Day - Complete Permission
  • Year 6 Graduation - Complete Compass

Yr 6- Graduation 

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Tea Towels  

We have been sent a limited number (14) tea towels 'leftover' from the P&F tea towel fundraiser held earlier in the year. Each child in the school is featured in the tea towel design, and it is unlikely this event will be run again for several years (the last tea towel fundraiser was 7 years ago!)

If you missed out on ordering a tea towel or would like additional tea towels, you can purchase one from the front office for $15.
Thank you for supporting this P&F fundraiser!
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For Information

Pastoral Care and Wellbeing 

Our focus is: We are responsible for our belongings and spaces

We are proud of Year 5, who claimed ‘Class of the Week’ for modelling being responsible for their belongings and spaces last week. 

Check out the clip on how our students are practising being Responsible:

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Canteen News

Dear Families,

Please find below the Canteen schedule for term 4. 

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to assist; every minute you can help makes a massive difference. 

Monday 4th December Friday 8th December Monday 11th December Friday 15th December
Jenni Erin Emma till 11.30 Chaney
Justine Justine Shell

Thank you 

Emma 

emma.hockham@lism.catholic.edu.au

What's Been Happening

$20 Boss Market Day

Our school's Year 5 and 6 students held the $20 Boss Market Day on Wednesday, which was a big success! These young entrepreneurs showcased their creativity and teamwork by setting up a vibrant marketplace with a variety of products, all created with just a $20 investment. From handmade crafts to services, the students impressed everyone with their business skills. 

The event drew parents, teachers, and students, contributing to the students' businesses, raising $1800 in profit, after students paid back the initial $20 investments plus $1 interest! This profit will be divided into two equal amounts, with half being donated to the Mini Vinnies Christmas Appeal and the other half contributing to the Year 6 gift to the school. 

The $20 Boss initiative taught the students not only about making money but also important life skills like marketing and financial management. It was a day filled with smiles, proud faces, and a sense of community spirit, marking a memorable milestone for these budding entrepreneurs. Thank you again to all the families and teachers who supported students in participating in this event!

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Choir

On Wednesday, our wonderful Choir sang at Whiddon Nursing Home. They sang three Christmas Carols with enthusiasm and big smiles, including a dance solo by Ivy and singing solos by Polly, AJ, Briohny and Emme. 

Then, they all enjoyed mingling with the residents and joining them for morning tea. Our students represented our school so beautifully, and we were so incredibly proud of them.
The Choir look forward to repeating their performance at Presentation Day. 
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Kinder Design and Make Task

 students had to design a way to move 3 rocks across the mat without touching them.

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Assembly 

Happy Birthday

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Class Awards

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Ministry Awards

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National History Writing Competition 
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Class of the Week

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Class Parent "Friendraising" Group 2023

Date 

Event 

Term 4 Week 8

Friday 1st December 

Year 5 Mum's Night Out, 3 pm Moo & Bean, 5 pm Laurieton Hotel, 6.30 pm Delizisio - RSVP to the Year 5 group chat

Term 4 Week 9

Saturday 9th December 

Yr 6 and Kindy Buddy Day at Kendall Pool

RSVP HERE


*Further dates will be advised via CompassSchoolzine. Please contact your class parent/s for more social activity information.

Class Parent "Friendraising" Group 2023

K: Bel Davis (Will), Brooke Burgess (Edie), Emma Hockham (Benji), Justine Reedy (Mackenzie), Rachel DeVries (Johannes)

1: Katie Barker (Jasmine), Emily Fogg (Jory), Lauren McNeice (Alyssa)

2: Emma Hockham (Olivia), Katie Barker (Madison)

3: Erin Richards (Jeremy), Bel Davis (Oliver), Lidi Patrzala (Iggy)

4: Emily Fogg (Gideon), Tamara Romer (Lincoln), Rachel de Vries (Willem)

5: Michelle Latham (Zarli), Brooke Hudson (Eadie)

6: Erin Richards (Kynan), Michelle Latham (Jayla)

Community Notices

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2023 - Term 4 Dates

Please see the following dates for Term 4. We try to get these dates out early to support families to plan, however, sometimes these dates may change. Please check the newsletter weekly for updates. Call the office if we have omitted any key dates.

Week

Date

Event

9

Sunday 3rd December

Children's Liturgy - Kendall - Morning Tea

Tuesday 5th December

Christmas Appeal Day 

Christmas dress up

Thursday 7th December

Elective Sports

Friday 8th December

End of Year Mass 12 noon

10

Monday 11th December

Pool Day All day 

Wednesday 13th December

End of Year Awards 9.30 am 

Thursday 14th December

Graduation Night - LUSC

Friday 15th December

Last Day of School

Ring the Bell for Yr 6 - 2.45 pm 



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