This Friday, we will attend Mass to celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will recognise Mary’s deep faith and closeness to God. We remember that, at the end of her life, Mary was taken body and soul into heaven. This feast is a beautiful reminder of the hope we share as followers of Jesus: that we too are called to live with God forever. As a school community, we give thanks for Mary’s example of trust, love, and saying “yes” to God, and we pray that we may follow her example in our own lives.

School Photos

Today, your child will bring home school photos. If your child was absent today, they will receive their photos when they return to school. If you elected on the order form that you would like to collect photos from the front office please do so in person as these will not be given out to students. Family photographs are also now available for purchase from the front office for $15. Preferred payment is via EFTPOS.

Nacho Day

On Tuesday 2^nd September a team of generous parents will be hosting our famous Nacho Day for students. Funds raised by this initiative will go towards Community Council projects within the school. Orders will be via Qkr!. There will be no other canteen services on this day.

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Confirmation Formation Meeting

Tonight, our Year 6 parents and their children will attend their first formation session in preparation for Confirmation at the end of term. Please keep these children and their parents in your prayers as they prepare for this special sacrament.

Book Fair and Book Week

We have commenced our Book Week celebrations this week with a school book fair. Students have attended the fair to browse the collections and write a wish list. The opening hours for parents are: Wednesday 3pm-4pm and Thursday 8:30-9:30 and 3pm until 4pm.

On Tuesday 19^th August, students are invited to dress up for our book week parade. This year’s theme is ‘Book an Adventure’. Parents are invited to stay and watch the parade from 9am under the trees near the Year 1/2 classrooms.

Hats On

A reminder that students are required to wear a hat during play time for the remainder of the year. Please ensure your child’s hat is clearly named. New bucket hats can be ordered via the uniform shop or Qkr!.

Justin Coulson is coming to St Joseph’s !

On Monday 1 September, the St Joseph's School Community Council is proudly bringing Dr Justin Coulson to the school to work with all staff, and then to host a parent evening. Justin is a leading voice in parenting in Australia, dedicated to helping families thrive through his research-backed and hard-won wisdom. All members of our St Joseph's school community are invited to attend this evening.

Details:

• What - An evening with Dr Justin Coulson
• When - Monday 1 September
• Time - 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start till 8.30pm
• Drinks and nibbles from 6.30pm
• Where - St Joseph's school hall
• Cost - $10 per family - no limit of attendees per 'ticket'
• Cost is to cover drinks and nibbles and incentivise getting a good turn out on the night
• Child Care - On the night there will be care offered for school-age children from 6.30pm - 8.30pm (details to be confirmed)

Please book via Qkr!.