St Joseph's Memorial School Newsletter

Dear Parents and Caregivers

This has been a very busy and productive term. I have been continually impressed by the levels of student commitment, learning and sheer joy that your children bring to our school community. We are a strong community and there are many bonds that allow us to offer the educational experience that we do. Through the dedication of our teachers and staff, the support of our parent body, St Joseph’s Memorial School continues to provide many and varied opportunities for children to develop their potential and show what they are successful at.

Photo: SJMS 2019 Learning Journey

Dear Parents and Caregivers

On Sunday I had the pleasure of watching some of our Year 4, 5 and 6 students participate in the Tournament of Minds (TOM) Competition at Flinders University. TOM is an opportunity for students with a passion for learning and problem solving to demonstrate their skills and talents in an exciting, vibrant and public way.

Over the past 6 weeks the 2 TOM teams have worked together to prepare their response to a challenge. The challenge focusses on students working collaboratively in all areas of the response from writing a script, working on props, learning lines and performing their response.

Photo: SJMS TOM teams

Dear Parents and Caregivers

Father’s Day

Thank you to everyone who braved the chilly morning and early start to come to our Father’s Day Breakfast and Liturgy, we had a great turnout; it was lovely to see so many people enjoying the expertly cooked bacon and eggs and warming up over hot coffee and tea. Special thanks to all the staff and P&F executive who started their work day extra early to help cook and set up.

Please click here to download the letter regarding the Quiz Night Crazy Hair Casual Day and Hamper Donation Day.

On Thursday 29 August the SJMS community celebrated Father's Day with a BBQ Breakfast and Liturgy. Thank you to the SJMS staff and P&F committee for such a wonderful community event!

Click here to view the photos.

The 2019 Reception to Year 7 Learning Journey was a huge success. On the day the SJMS students showcased their learning to family and friends.

Click here to view the photos from the afternoon.

The Night of the Notables is an integrated unit of work in which students engage in an in-depth study of one Australian notable person. The students have been involved in comprehensive research which has facilitated skills of independent learning as well as higher level thinking skills. Tonight the students showcased their product of deep personal study. They presented themselves in character as their Notable, displayed the Learning Centre they had created and engaged with the audience to answer questions about their character.

View photos from the event here.

Come and join the fun at SJMS Playgroup!

Remaining Term 3 dates include:
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!

See you there!

Bookings now open - come join the fun!

Don't miss out - places are limited.

Download the October holidays Vacation Care Program here.

2019
Term 3 finishes on Friday 27 September
Term 4 Monday 14 October to Wednesday 11 December

2020
Term 1 Tuesday 28 January to Thursday 9 April
Term 2 Monday 27 April to Friday 3 July
Term 3 Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September
Term 4 Monday 12 October to Friday 11 December

2021
Term 1 Wednesday 27 January to Friday 9 April
Term 2 Tuesday 27 April to Friday 2 July
Term 3 Monday 19 July to Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October to Friday 10 December

2022
Term 1 Monday 31 January to Thursday 14 April
Term 2 Monday 2 May to Friday 8 July
Term 3 Monday 25 July to Friday 30 September
Term 4 Monday 17 October to Friday 16 December

2023
Term 1 Monday 30 January to Friday 14 April
Term 2 Monday 1 May to Friday 7 July
Term 3 Monday 24 July to Friday 29 September
Term 4 Monday 16 October to Friday 15 December

2024
Term 1 Monday 29 January to Friday 12 April
Term 2 Monday 29 April to Friday 5 July
Term 3 Monday 22 July to Friday 27 September
Term 4 Monday 14 October to Friday 13 December

2025
Term 1 Tuesday 28 January to Friday 11 April
Term 2 Monday 28 April to Friday 4 July
Term 3 Monday 21 July to Friday 26 September
Term 4 Monday 13 October to Friday 12 December

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

Please note - Pupil free days from 2020 onwards to be advised.

Catholic Police Check 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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