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One thing I asked of the Lord, to behold the beauty of the Lord (Ps 27:4)  |
This term, we are truly blessed with many opportunities to come together and celebrate what matters most to us as a community. Amid the busy events, celebrations, and occasions, it can be easy to lose sight of why we gather, who we gather for, and what truly matters. It is important to take a moment to pause, appreciate the beauty around us, and see God's presence in these occasions. As we gather in both the big and small moments, we must remember that at the heart of every celebration are our students.
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Jamie Pearlman Cup and Boorowa Carnival
Today Mr Tarrant accompanied a group of Year 5 and 6 students to play in the Jamie Pearlman Cup Basketball finals. It is a fantastic achievement to reach the finals and represent our school. On Friday, over 50 students from Year 5 and 6 will be attending the Boorowa touch football and netball carnival. Thank you to our teachers and parent volunteers for supporting their participation in this event.
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Grandparent’s Day
We look forward to welcoming families for Grandparent’s Day on Wednesday 30th October. We will commence the day with a prayer celebration in the hall at 9:15am, followed by classroom visits. To conclude our celebration all Grandparents and Parents are invited to join us for scones, tea, and coffee. Please RSVP via QKR for catering purposes.
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Family Picnic and Colour Run
Preparations are well underway for our Family Picnic and Colour Run on the 3rd November. Families are encouraged to bring along a rug and some picnic food to enjoy the sunshine, some fun activities and the company of the St Joseph’s community. There will be a BBQ and international food stall as well as sweet treats available on the day. With a colour run organised by the Community Council to conclude the festivities, it should be a wonderful community event.
The picnic will include a cake stall, information about how to contribute cakes, slices and sweets to the stall will be sent home next week.
To assist with catering and to volunteer your time, we are asking that families RSVP via the jot form below. Thank you to those who have already volunteered.
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Families Leaving at the end of 2024
Please let us know via the front office if your family are leaving St Joseph’s at the end of 2024 (other than graduating students). This allows us to plan and accept new enrolments across the school.
Have a great end to the week.
Yours in Christ,
Beth Hawkes
Christian Meditation
On Wednesdays after second break all classes will be participating in Christian meditation. Christian meditation involves the students sitting in silence with their eyes closed to be in the presence of the Christ. Today I joined the Foundation students during their meditation and it was wonderful to see all students still, silent and praying together. Ask your child to explain Christian meditation to you and perhaps even pray together at home.
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Prayer Celebrations
This term there are a number of prayer celebrations, please mark them in your calendar.
- Grandparents Day lead by 1 Purple on Wednesday 30th October
- Remembrance Day lead by Defence students on Monday 11th November
- Advent Week 1 – Hope lead by Foundation on Friday 22nd November
- Advent Week 2 – Peace lead by Year 5 on Tuesday 26th November
- Advent Week 3 – Joy lead by Foundation Tuesday 3rd December
- Thanksgiving/Graduation Mass lead by Year 6 Monday 9th December
- Leadership Handover lead by Year 5 and 6 Tuesday 10th December
- Advent Week 4 – Love lead by Year 4 Friday 13th December
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Parish
Children’s Liturgy
St Joseph’s Parish is starting Children’s liturgy during mass at the 8am mass on Sunday 3rd of November. The aim is for Children’s liturgy to continue fortnightly at the 8am mass. Children’s liturgy is a great opportunity for children to learn from the Gospels during mass in a more child-friendly way. There is no need to register for your child to attend, they can go with the person leading children’s liturgy when instructed during the mass and will return before communion. The person or people leading Children’s liturgy will hold a Working With Vulnerable People’s card.
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Youth Group Years 3 - 6
The next upcoming Youth Group for children in Years 3-6 for the Inner North parishes is going to be held on the 27th of October at Holy Rosary Parish Hall at 6pm. Please see the image below for more details.
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With the Holy Spirit
Kirstie Buckley
Religious Education Coordinator
Sustainability in Action
This will be the last call for lids, dental products and batteries for this year. If you have any piles at home you would like to bring in, please send them by the end of next week so that we may send in our collections.
Are there any interested parents who would like to take on a collection for the 2025 school year? This is a simple job that can be done once per term, allowing our school to continue in its mission of sustainability. If you are interested, please contact me for more information.
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Recycling is not just an obligation, it's an opportunity to make a difference.” - Justin Trudeau
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Ryan McGee
Sustainability Coordinator
The last Scholastic book club for the year went out last week and orders need to be in by Thursday, 31st October. This issue has lots of great Christmas present ideas and as always, a percentage of every purchase goes straight back to the school.
This year we will be wrapping library borrowing up a bit earlier, in Week 5. Students will still be reading and accessing books during library sessions, however they won't be able to take any home after Week 5. This will allow us to do a thorough sort and stocktake ready for next year. Please have a really good hunt around your house for any library books and get them back in!
We are looking forward to another amazing term of Library and Technology
Mrs Mihalopoulos
Term 4 already! We’ve had a great start to the term at Defence Kids Club with fabulous marble block constructions, loom band creations and delicious fairy bread making.
It’s been a delight spending time with our Year 6 Defence students and undertaking a transition to high school program - they have undertaken the program with great enthusiasm and consideration and hopefully it helps each of them in a small way to feel more equipped for this exciting (but also nerve wracking) transition.
We are beginning plans for our Remembrance Day Ceremony for Monday 11th November and look forward to sharing details soon.
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Resources
Gungahlin Defence Families Playgroup
Thursdays 9:30-11:30am
Nicholls Community House, 30 Kelleway Ave, Nicholls (Age: 0-5 Cost: $4)
The Gungahlin Defence Families Playgroup is a relaxed and friendly playgroup held in Nicholls, Canberra, catering to both Defence and civilian families. The playgroup provides a supportive environment for parents and kids to connect, play, and socialise. If you’re interested, you can find more information on their Facebook group or visit the ACT Playgroups Association page for details. Email: gungahlindf@gmail.com
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DVA Heart Health Program
Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) provides a free 12-month health and fitness program that can be delivered to returned Veterans and peacekeepers with operational service and those covered by the ADF firefighters scheme anywhere in the country. The program is flexible and able to accommodate those still working or retired, studying or with other time constraints. Run on behalf of the DVA by Corporate Health Management (CHM), the program aims to help you increase your physical health and wellbeing through practical exercise support and 12 months of health coaching and advice on healthy lifestyle choices provided by one of our team of highly qualified allied health professionals. Register your interest at https://www.veteranshearthealth.com.au/eligibility/
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Have a great week!
Lisa Bauer
Defence Support Mentor
Hi Parents and Families,
The Snack Shack is already back in full swing. Over the last term we are trying to offer more options that are specifically for kids with dietary needs so no one misses out.
Current Gluten Free options:
- Pasta
- Chicken Nuggets
- Scrolls
- Toasties
- Chocolate Brownies
Coming Soon - Banana Bread
The extra menu items take time to prepare so we ask that you only order these items if you have specific dietary requirements.
Thank you
Congratulations to the Week 2 award recipients:
| Foundation Red |
Emmett S Choeying L |
Foundation White |
Fox O Griffin B-B |
| 1 Purple |
Henry M Leonetta R |
1 Teal |
Senu P Finlay M Ameya M |
| 2 Magenta |
Aidan O Lily B Lyon R |
2 Yellow |
Leo M Danny V Beatrix M |
| 3 Black |
Jasmeen S-J Sophie P Wallace B |
3 Navy |
Diya H Harrison W Jack S |
| 4 Gold |
Samuel N Rinisha G Axel K |
4 Green |
Adam L Addison F Indie M |
| 5 Blue |
Amelia T Elena S Fergus M |
5 Orange |
Sara S Jacob T Gonzalo O-H |
| 6 Lime |
Dylan M Scarlett S Shamita B |
6 Silver |
Eleanor M Marvin R Taj T |
| Sustainability |
Emily L |
Defence |
Amelia S |
Happy birthday to these students who celebrated their birthday this week:
| Max B |
| Harrison W |
| Amelia T |
| Sophia T |
| Eloise W |
| Lachlan T |
| Henry D |
| Alfred G |
| Samuel S |
