Last week, we came together in faith to celebrate All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Our Year 3–6 students joined with the Year 3–6 students from Ss Peter and Paul’s for a special All Saints’ Mass, honouring the saints who inspire us through their lives of faith, courage, and service.

For All Souls’ Day, we remember our loved ones and gave thanks for the lives of those who have gone before us — family members, friends, and members of our wider community. These moments of prayer and reflection remind us of the hope we have in Christ and the promise of eternal life.

Prayer for All Souls’ Day

Loving God,
We remember all who have gone before us — those we have known and loved, and those who have no one to remember them by name.
May they rest in the peace of Your presence, surrounded by Your eternal love.
Comfort those who mourn, strengthen our faith, and help us to live each day with kindness and compassion.
Amen.

Kinder 2026: First Big Step!

Today our very new 2026 Kindergarten students packed their bags and joined our wonderful community for the very first time! They settled quickly into classroom activities and even joined us for lunch during their first Kinder Orientation.  Several children told me they’d already made new friends and had a great day. A few parents also shared that their child had had their bag packed for over a week, ready for today—and they’re already excited to buy and try on their new uniform for next year!

Last Wednesday evening, our School Captains Rupert and Gracie and Vice Captains Charlotte and Elijah delivered the highlight of the evening, a warm, entertaining and confident presentation at the Kinder 2026 Parent Information Night, reminding everyone of the amazing opportunities and caring community we share at St Joseph’s. A huge thank you to Mrs Attard and Ms Wellings (our 2026 Kindergarten Teachers), Tamara Craig (Community Council Chair), Lauren Whalan (Uniform Shop Manager), Mrs McKenzie, Mrs Schultz, Mrs Cady, and Mrs Gerrard for generously giving their time to share important information with our new families.

We’re so excited to welcome our newest students and look forward to witnessing their joy, curiosity, and wonder they will bring to St Joseph’s in 2026!

Top Moves at the Northern Region Chess Competition

Last week, four of our talented students represented St Joseph’s at the Northern Region Chess Competition, proudly flying the school flag with focus, determination, and great sportsmanship.

Scarlett Dillon, Olivia Tarnowski, John Edwards, and Jamie Miller all competed strongly throughout the day, winning several games and demonstrating excellent teamwork and respect for their opponents.

We are thrilled to share that Scarlett and Olivia both finished as runners-up in their respective divisions, and St Joseph’s placed third overall—a fantastic achievement!

All four competitors thoroughly enjoyed the experience and represented our school with pride. A big thank you to Mrs Walsh for accompanying the students and providing wonderful support throughout the day at Mount Carmel.

Well done, team!

Reminder: 2025 School Fees

As we approach the end of the 2025 school year, we kindly remind all families to ensure that all outstanding school fees are settled before December 31, 2025.

Timely payment of fees allows the school to continue providing quality education, resources, and activities for our students. If you are unsure about your current balance or need assistance with payment arrangements, please contact the school office on 02 4821 3510.

We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and your continued support of our school community.

Talent on Show!

Our Talent Showcase is on Friday and our students can’t wait to shine. We look forward to 'plenty of talent and plenty of smiles.' Thanks in advance to children performing!

Well Done Kinder Red!

Kinder Red enjoyed a well-earned pizza reward yesterday for raising an enormous amount of funds in our Walkathon—Thank you to our families for your generous support—what a fantastic team effort! Well done, Kinder Red!

Privilege Students 

Congratulations to our Term 4 Week 4 Privilege Students;

Spencer F, Lacey L, Edward S, Grace M, Ava O and Grace D

Matthew Mullins,

Principal

ALL of our Year Two students will be attending the League Tag Gala Day at North Park. A reminder for Year 2 Parents to please go on to COMPASS and register your child and we would appreciate if any parent or carer is able to assist on the day. 

It’s a fantastic opportunity for our young players to build teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence — while having plenty of fun outdoors!

Location:                    North Park, Goulburn
Date:                           Tuesday, 11 November
Time:                           Students will walk to North Park and arrive at approximately 9:45am.

                                    Games will start at 10:00am

What to wear:            Students are to wear school sports shirt and shorts/skort without side pockets (if possible)

                                    If your child plays Oz Tag or League Tag they can wear their tag shorts

What to Bring:            Hat, water bottle, sunscreen, and a packed lunch.

Parent Assistance:    We would greatly appreciate the support of any parents or caregivers who are available to assist with supervising groups, throughout the day.
If you are able to help out, please let us know.

Our Primary Students are enjoying their tennis lessons!

On the weekend at the 2025 AOGKF National Gasshku for the NSW Team representing the Lambert Karate Dojo & Goulburn Martial Arts Centre. And she is now the Dual National Champion for the 6-7 year Girls Kata and Kumite.

Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn - Tennis Trials 

Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn - Basketball Trials

For further information please visit the CECG Sport Webpage: https://www.sport.cg.catholic.edu.au/nominations

Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn - Boys AFL Expression of Interest

Please complete the Expression of Interest Form if your son would be interested in playing AFL for the Archdiocese 2026: https://forms.gle/JXtFtJjruykAMHdb6

Netball NSW is holding 3 events in Goulburn over Friday 14th & Saturday 15^th November 2025 in Goulburn.   
Please see below the list of events. 

Event 1: GIANTS Players Meet & Greet (Open to all ages)

Friday, 14 November 2025

4:00pm

Goulburn Netball Courts, Carr Confoy Park Rd, Goulburn

Meet two GIANTS players - Erin O'Brien & Amy Sligar!  Grab a photo, ask a question and get your gear signed!

This is your chance to meet some of the best in the game up close — don’t miss it!

Registration is not required for this event. 

Event 2: Netball NSW Youth Summit (Ages 12-18 Years Only) - Play HQ Registration Required Event

Friday, 14 November 2025 (following the Meet & Greet)

6:00pm to 8:00pm (Light Dinner Provided)

Goulburn Soldiers Club, Chisholm Room, 15 Market Street, Goulburn. 

With GIANTS Players in attendance!

Join fellow young athletes from across the region for a fun and interactive Youth Ambassador session where we’ll chat about everything from parent behavior and wellbeing to leadership opportunities like the Youth Advisory Group. You’ll also get to connect with some of our awesome NSW Giants players! Come along, share what you love about netball, what you’d like to see more of, and how we can support you to thrive – both on and off the court

Registration via Play HQ is required for this event & places are limited.

Registration for this event is free for Netball NSW Members.

Register now to secure your place! Netball NSW Goulburn Youth Summit Tickets Here

We can’t wait to see our future stars and leaders come together for this special Netball NSW event.

Event 3: Beyond the Court - Calling all Coaches, Umpires & Netball Volunteers! - Play HQ Registration Required Event

• BTC Workshop Session Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm Saturday
• Location: South Coast Region - Goulburn Beyond the Court Workshop
• Dinner Time: 5pm - 8pm Dinner with Netball NSW Staff - Dinner at Goulburn Workers Club (food and beverages at your own expense)
• Cost:  $40 includes Coaching, NSG, Umpire, Volunteer Information Workshops plus Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea. 
• Tickets:  Beyond the Court Tickets Available Here 

Canteen Roster Term 4

Term Dates for 2025

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 - Thursday 18 December 2025

Week 4

Friday, 7 November

SRC SHOWCASE 11.45am in the hall 

Week 5

Tuesday, 11 November

Remembrance  Day 10.30am in the hall

Raider's Tag at North Park for Year 2

Wednesday, 12 November

2026 Kinder Orientation 9.15 to 1pm

Friday, 14 November

5R Assembly 11.45am in the hall

Week 6

Friday, 21 November

CECG Basketball and Tennis Trials

Week 7

Wednesday, 26 November

Advent Mass

Friday, 28 November 

Talent Quest 11.45am hall

Week 8

Monday, 1 December 

2026 Leadership Speeches 9.15am

Thursday, 4 December

Year 6 Orientation at TCCG

Week 9

Wednesday, 10 December

Infants Presentation Assembly (K to 2) 11.45am hall

Thursday, 11 December

Primary Presentation Assembly (3 to 6) 11.45am hall

Friday, 12 December

Graduation Mass for Year 6 10 to 11.15am 

Week 10

Monday, 15 December

SIP Displays, hall from 11.45am

Tuesday, 16 December 

School Disco

Wednesday, 17 December

Year 6 activity day

Thursday, 18 December

Ceremony of Light 11.45am

Year 6 Luncheon 1.30pm

Last day of term 2025

Your child’s endless “why?” is not them challenging you. It is the sound of their mind stretching and growing. It is a sign they feel safe enough to be curious and see you as a trusted source of all their answers. 

Credit: Arsalan Moin

Cath Walker
Counsellor (MCouns, AssocDipCouns)
ACA (Level 2)

The show will be held on the 7^th and 8^th March 2026.  Thank you for your interest and participation in the 2025 show and look forward to your involvement in 2026.

To assist you we have several attachments:

Combined Junior Schedule

Entries can be submitted ONLINE from Thursday 1^st January to Sunday 1^st March 2026.   Please refer to our website www.goulburnshow.com.au 

For details on entering - see page 1 of the Combined Junior Schedule.

There is no entry fee, unless otherwise stated.

Scarecrow Competition - which you will find in the Produce Section schedule.

Colouring-in Competition

Flyer - for inclusion in your newsletters or display around your school. 

 If you have any queries or would like some assistance please contact the Show Office and leave your details.

If your school has a preferred designated contact person for Show entries/exhibits please forward their contact details to the Show Office.

 We appreciate your support of this community event and look forward to your participation in the 2026 Goulburn Show;  our Show Theme is "Bees, Bugs & Butterflies".

Applications are now open for 2026 School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) travel 

Students progressing from year 2 to year 3 and from year 6 to year 7 need to re-apply.

Where a student meets the new distance eligibility, the system will automatically update their entitlement. If they do not meet the new distance requirements, they will receive an expiry notification.

Students who change address, school, campus location, have repeated a year or received an expiry notification for their school travel entitlement need to renew or update their details before the end of term 4. This will ensure that schools can endorse applications before the end of the year, so students travel entitlement can remain valid for the start of the 2026 school year.

Students who have an entitlement approved under a medical condition that is due to expire will receive a notification advising them to re-apply.

Rural and Regional Students

Students living in rural and regional (R&R) areas should receive their travel pass at the start of the new school year from their nominated transport operator. It may come via the school or be sent directly to them at home. Note: some R&R operators do not issue travel passes. Students/parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass.

All students are required to comply with the Student code of conduct. The code of conduct aims to ensure the safety and well-being of school children and other passengers. It is important that parents ensure their child is aware of this, as failure to comply with the code of conduct can result in a suspension from travel.