FROM THE P&F

P&F Committee Meeting - 26 May 2021

The P&F Committee met last Wednesday evening. The Committee agreed that a summary be provided after each meeting, for the information of the school community.  

The Committee meets at 7pm on Wednesday of Week 2 and Week 6 of each school term. We aim to keep to one hour for meetings. Reports from the Principal, P&F President, School Board Representative, Treasurer, Canteen Manager, Uniform Shop Coordinator and Fundraising Coordinator are provided and discussed at each meeting, and other items discussed as necessary.

Last week the Committee discussed the regular reports, and considered the arrangements for future meetings. Noting the easing of COVID19-related restrictions and the value of coming together for at least one meeting per term, it was agreed that from Term 3 meetings would alternate between face-to-face (Week 2) and online (Week 6). A zoom link will be available for those who are unable to attend in person for the Week 2 meetings.

The Committee also discussed planned community events for Term 3. We are pleased to advise that another nachos lunch will be arranged and we will be having a disco! After feedback from parents and carers, the Committee is looking forward to arranging a social event for the adults, likely utilising a local business, as an opportunity to get together and share some refreshments. More detail about these events will follow.

Of course, these events cannot proceed without the support of our St Joseph's families. We warmly welcome your attendance and contribution at P&F Committee meetings, and to help with our community events. More information about how you can get involved, or let us know how you are able to contribute, will follow.

Secretary

St Joseph’s P&F

Dear Parents, Carers and the St Joseph’s Community,

Staffing

Today it was announced to the staff, and also the students of 6 Lime, that Ms Emily Butler will finish at St Joseph’s at the end of Term 2. Emily has worked at St Joseph’s for much of the past 12 months and has made a positive contribution in her time. We wish her every success as she undertakes further full-time study. The appointment of a new teacher for Term 3 and 4 in 6 Lime will occur as soon as possible.

School Survey

We would like to invite you to complete the Tell Them From Me (TTFM) Partners in Learning survey. As we value the role of parents and carers within our school community, we would greatly appreciate your feedback. The information you provide will be used to maintain our commitment to working together in partnership to further improve student learning and wellbeing at St Joseph’s Primary School.

The survey is anonymous and will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. You are able to access the parent survey on your computer or mobile device by using the URL below:

www.tellthemfromme.com/xnpr9

No Hats for June and July

In line with advice from the Cancer Council and their Sun Safety guidelines, students do not need to wear hats during the months of June and July, due to lower UV levels – one less thing to hand back from Lost Property!

Combined School & Parish Mass

This Saturday 5 June at 6pm, we will be celebrating Parish Mass as a whole school community. This will provide us with the opportunity to come together as a St Joseph’s community, and celebrate.

We would love to see as many families at mass as possible.

St Joseph’s Winter Appeal

This June, we invite you to donate non-perishable food items to our St Joseph's table. These donations will be distributed by St Vincent de Paul to families less fortunate within our local community. Food items can include: canned goods (tinned vegetables, legumes, beans), pasta, rice, long-life milk, biscuits, noodles, spreads & preserves, or cereal.

Cameron Tarrant

Principal