St Joseph's Memorial School Newsletter

Dear Parents and Caregivers

Welcome back. We welcome 4 new families who have joined the St Joseph’s Memorial School community this term. I trust that we will welcome them in true St Joseph’s Memorial spirit, ‘in all things love’.

Photo: Year 4 students excited for the International Day of Friendship

Dear Parents and Caregivers

This Wednesday we celebrate the Feast of St Ignatius. This is a significant event for our Parish Community, especially this year as we recognise and celebrate 150 years that the Jesuit Priests have been in the Norwood Community.

Photo: Year 2/3 Gold Mary MacKillop display

Dear Parents and Caregivers

Chocolate Drive

Thank you to everyone for supporting the 2019 Chocolate Fundraising, please be aware that the money is now due for payment. There are a extra few boxes available in the Bridge St office so please either pop in or let us know if you would like to sell more chocolates.

School Disco

Save the date Friday 16 August is the school disco. As it was such a success last year  the Preschool to Year 1 disco and the Year 2 to 7 disco will be held simultaneously. Flyer will be sent home soon.

Term 3

Monday 22 July to Friday 27 September

Term 4

Monday 14 October to Wednesday 11 December

Please ensure you check the school calendar regularly for important dates and events.

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We hope to see you there!

Friday 23 August - Week 5 Term 3 2019

Our Book Week Parade will be held on Friday 23 August at the William Street site and will commence at 9:30am.

Students from Bridge Street will walk down to the William Street Campus at 9:05am.

Children are encouraged to be dressed in their favourite book character costume (please make sure that children are comfortable and warm for the rest of the day).
Sensible shoes to be worn please.
To show respect for the theme, we are asking – No American Super Heroes please.

At the completion of the parade, Bridge Street students will walk back to school.

Pupil Free Days in Term 3 will only be for Reception to Year 7 students

Friday 30 August - OSHC available from the Bridge St campus (Preschool programs will operate as normal and have access to Before School Care and After School Care).

Monday 2 September - OSHC available from the Bridge St campus (Preschool programs will operate as normal and have access to Before School Care and After School Care).

Learning Journey Afternoon for Preschool to Year 7

Monday 2 September from 2pm until 6pm in your child's classroom.

At St Joseph's Memorial Playgroup - everyone is welcome!

Term 3 dates include:
Friday 2 August
Friday 9 August
Friday 16 August
Friday 23 August
Friday 30 August
Friday 6 September
Friday 13 September
Friday 20 September

Time:
9am until 11am

Location:
46 Bridge St Kensington - in the Preschool Room

Cost:
It's free - bookings not needed!

We hope to see you there!

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The July Vacation Care service was a huge success!

Thank you to everyone for supporting the service.

Thank you to the students for their enthusiasm and positive attitude, there were many happy faces and lots of fun educational activities - and everyone got involved.

We look forward to the October holidays for more exciting adventures!

Catholic Police Checks are free to submit for volunteers!

Application Forms are available from either school office.

Please note - there are many times throughout the school year where visitors are required to have a current Catholic Police Check (parents/caregivers attending excursions, reading in class, helping in class, attending community events).

This process ensures we maintain a child safe environment. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to apply for a Catholic Police Check through either school office.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at either office.

Thanking you

The SJMS Admin Team

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