ST JOSEPH S WOODBURN NEWSLETTER No. 30 16 September 2016 T 6682 2468 F 6682 2494 W www.wdbplism.catholic.edu.au E sjpwood@lism.catholic.edu.au Dear Families, Here we are at Week 9 already! This year is getting away very quickly, I just wanted to touch base this week to make sure that we are all aware of the important happenings coming up: WOODBURN RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL Saturday, 8 th October On Saturday,8 th October, Woodburn and surrounding communities will be celebrating the annual Riverside Festival. We have been invited to participate in these celebrations by performing an item and exhibiting a piece of art work. The theme of the festival this year is Water Skiing in Woodburn. The children have been offered the opportunity to do their own artwork at home. The artwork will be collected on the last week of school or can be delivered to the community hall up until Wednesday 5th October, 2016. This day falls on the last weekend of the school holidays. I would like to encourage as many of our students to be part of our school group performing at approximately 1pm on this day. It would be great if the children could meet us at 12.45pm. Mrs Lowrey has been working with the students with an item to perform on the day. We do need as many students as possible to attend and represent our school at this important community celebration. If you feel that your child/ren will be able to participate please fill out the reply slip and return it to school by Wednesday 21st September. This is a great way for our school to be involved in our local Woodburn Community. Looking forward to seeing you there. ST JOSEPH S EVENING OF POETRY AND PROSE In Week 1 of Term 4, Tuesday, 11 th October at 5:30 pm in the library a group of dedicated students in Years 3 to 6 will be reciting poetry that they have been learning as part of their Performance Poetry Assessment. These particular students have decided to extend themselves further and are preparing a performance piece to present to their fellow students in the afternoon and to parents in the evening. We are expecting a higher number of Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4) students to be involved, as many of the Stage 3 students (Years 5 & 6) are involved in working on a Norpa Creative Arts performance to be showcased later in the term. Moving into high school, where oral assessment is such a large part of the curriculum, it is a wonderful opportunity for these Stage 2 and Stage 3 students to gain skills and confidence in this area. SOME OF OUR PREVIOUS WINNERS AN AMAZING WEEK 9! HIGHLIGHTS WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR: Our new cleaner Jess and new groundsman Tony. Welcome to St Joseph s! The learning from our infants excursion to Dirawong. Thanks Ms Wilson, Mrs Boyd and Miss Taylor. The beautiful way our Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 students represented our school at Dirawong. Our new school sign we think it s amazing. Thanks for all your work Mrs Wilde Regards Jeanette
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MATTERS from Megan Boyd Catholic Social Teaching and having a Catholic WorldView Catholic Social Teaching is based on the belief that God has a plan for creation, a plan to build his kingdom of peace, love and justice. It holds that God has a special place in this story for each of us, whoever we are. Our part in this plan isn t just limited to things spiritual, it involves every aspect of our lives, from the things we pray about, to how we live as responsible global citizens. Our part in this story is a vocation for the common good, a call to treat everyone as your brothers and sisters and is something that we all share. Catholic Social Teaching touches on many different aspects of life, from the family to international development, how we think of those who are homeless, to how we care for the environment, and from how we shop and consume to the rights of workers and the dignity of work. All the different areas that Catholic Social Teaching touches upon have developed from practical reflection on the realities of modern life in the light of the principles and themes of Catholic Social Teaching. Our Diocese is encouraging teachers to look at our Curriculum with a Catholic Worldview lens, to enable our students to build awareness and understanding so they may respond to their world with their head, heart and hands. Theme of Catholic Social Teaching: 1: Stewardship of Creation - Care for Creation Respect for human life means respecting all of God s creation. We must re-engage with our environment and take responsibility for it; live sustainably, live so that there are enough resources for everyone. Our environment influences all of our lives, and Catholic Social Teaching recognises that undervaluing it makes us all poorer. PARISH ALTER SERVERS: SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH WOODBURN - 5.30 Saturday, 24th September-Charlotte Walsh and Eleanor Walsh. MAKING JESUS REAL AWARD TERM 3, WEEK 8 Chloe Woolley and Nyah Roxburgh: For caring for God s creation and cleaning up the school! Nominated by Mrs Reese Jed Duignan: For being thoughtful and kind in class! Nominated by Mr Edwards.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL BRIGHT AND HAPPY DAY FUNDRAISER Next Friday 23 September the SRC have organised a fundraiser for our students- Kinder to Year 6. The event is being held to support the charity Beyond Blue. The middle session of the day is arranged around activities that can help people feel happy by being involved in sport, fun, communication, friendship and sharing. The activities are organised around the letter B. The children can wear mufti and are especially asked to be in bright colours When: Friday 23 September 2016 Where What to wear: What to bring: St Joseph s Woodbrun BRIGHT CLOTHES A gold coin donation. LET S HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Lewis and George SRC PRESIDENTS WELCOME SOPHIE SYMONDS This week we welcomed a new baby girl to our community. Congratulations to Brent, Lisa, Brody (Kindergarten) and Alyssa (Junior Joeys) on the birth of your new baby daughter and sister, Sophie! CALENDAR TERM 3 WEEK 9 Monday, 19th September Tuesday, 20th September Wednesday, 21st September Library Junior Joeys 9.05am 11.45 am Thursday, 22nd September Friday, 23rd September Stage 2 Assembly 2.30pm SRC BRIGHT AND HAPPY DAY. Last day of Term 3. Monday, 10th October TERM 4 WEEK 1 Tuesday, 11th October Poetry and Prose Night 5.30pm Wednesday, 12th October Library No Junior Joeys this week Thursday, 13th October Faith Leadership Conference Mrs Boyd Friday, 14th October Faith Leadership Conference Mrs Boyd HAPPY BIRTHDAY Happy birthday to those who celebrated their birthday this week: Lacie Soward and Billy Bradford. TUCKSHOP ROSTER Monday, 19th September Megan Woolley Tracey Bodley Wednesday, 21st September Naomi Robinson AM: HELP NEEDED PM: Buffie Scott Thank you ladies! STUDENTS OF THE WEEK TERM 3 Week 7 Class Student Kinder Lorena Swanson Eden Carpenter Year 1 Frankie Cameron Year 2 Breanna Moss Year 3 Siabh Rigley Year 4 Jed Dougherty Year 5 Declan Wilde Year 6 Lewis Irwin CONGRATULATIONS!
Evans Head Little Athletics Sign On Dates: Monday 19 th September 4.30pm @ Evans River School Oval Start date: 10th October Monday's @ 4:30pm Evans River School Oval Online registration also available: www.lansw.com.au ======================================================================================== WOODBURN RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL Saturday, 8th October Please return by Wednesday, 21st September My child/children : Please tick Will be attending the Woodburn Riverside Festival celebrations Will not be attending the Woodburn Riverside Festival celebrations Name: Signature:
JACKI FRENEY VISIT by Phoenix McClure On the 7th of September, Jacki Freney visited our school and shared her story with us. She won eight Gold medals in at the London Paralympics. She also showed us some videos of her and her team and it was awesome having her at our school. I think she is an awesome swimmer and really famous. SPORTS INFORMATION from Melissa Barnes Polding Athletics Carnival - Newcastle Billy Bradford (Year 5) completed in the 11 year boys 800 metres. Billy ran a personal best time and placed 9th. Congratulations Billy. Swim and Survive Program Sport during Term 4 for all K-6 students will follow the NSW Board of Studies Water Safety and Awareness Section. This Water Safety and Awareness program is NOT a learn to swim program but as the names suggests a water confidence program teaching survival skills in the water. The program will commence at Woodburn Pool on Thursday, 27 th October (Week 3 Term 4). This program cannot run without parental support. Parents offering to help should be prepared to get into the water. Times are: 12pm to 1pm Stage 1 1pm to 2pm Stage 2 2pm to 3pm Stage 3 and Kindergarten The cost is $3:00 per week. If you can help, please complete the cut off slip in this Newsletter and return to school by Friday, 23 rd September. It is strongly recommended that with summer approaching you enrol your child in swimming lessons at a local pool of they cannot swim so that they can be taught to swim by qualified instructors. St Joseph s Swimming Carnival St Joseph s Swimming Carnival will be held on Friday 9 th December at Evans Head Sport and Aquatic Centre. Students from Year 2 to Year 6 will be involved in this carnival. Kindergarten and Year 1 will remain at school on this day. Important Dates 27 th October 2016 (Term 4, Week 3) Summer Sports Trials ( 4pm) 9 th December 2016 (Term 4, Week 9) School Swimming Carnival at Evans Head Aquatic Centre St Joseph s Water Awareness Program. ========================================================================== St Joseph s Water Awareness Program I am available to help with the Water Awareness and Saftey Program in Term 4 at Woodburn Poll at the following time slots. 12pm to 1pm Stage 1 1pm to 2pm Stage 2 2pm to 3pm Stage 3 and Kindergarten Name: (Please print) Signed Phone Number PLEASE RETURN BEFORE FRIDAY 23 rd SEPTEMBER 2016
DIRAWONG EXCURSION KINDER, YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2 THURSDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2016