2025 Term 2 Week 9
Congratulations to Our First Holy Communion Students
It was wonderful to attend the First Holy Communion Mass over the weekend, and we extend our warmest congratulations to all the students who received this very important sacrament over the three Masses. It was a beautiful occasion for families to come together and celebrate this special milestone in their child’s faith journey.
Fr. Michael reminded us of the significance of receiving the Eucharist regularly by attending Mass on weekends, encouraging us all to keep Jesus at the centre of our lives.
"What a Great Prize to Warm You Up This Winter!"
Given how chilly it is today, this is certainly a prize worth getting excited about! A big thank you to our Community Council for organising this fantastic fundraiser and generously donating the prizes.
Funds raised will go towards purchasing new resources and items to benefit students across the school. We encourage everyone to get behind this fundraiser—there are only a couple of weeks left until the raffle is drawn, so get in early and grab your tickets.
Stay warm and thank you for your continued support!
Y3-6 Public Speaking Reminders (from last week!)
St Joseph's Regional Chess Team
We are very excited to announce that St Joseph’s will be sending our chess teams to the Regional Play-Offs this Friday, 27th June!
Best of luck to our chess players-
- Sasha H, Eli P, Olivia P, Beau P, Leah C, Joe C, Archie A, Leo A, Savannah C, Scarlett D, John E and Olivia T.
Congratulations to our week 9 term 2 Privilege students- Ardon L, Bonaventure W, Flora R, Lucas S, Hudson W and Leo A
May God bless you and your families
Matthew Mullins,
Principal
Religious Life of the School
First Holy Communion Prayer
We offer this prayer for our First Holy Communicants:
Loving God,
We thank You for the gift of the Eucharist and for the children who have now welcomed Jesus into their hearts.
May they continue to grow in faith, love, and joy, always feeling Your presence in their lives.
Bless their families and guide them as they continue to nurture and support their child’s faith journey.
Amen.
Northern Region Athletics!!
Students Name: Owen W
Born: Sept 2013 Campbelltown Hospital
Star Sign: Libra
Favourite food: I like burgers from McDonald’s, especially a Big Mac!
Favourite sport: All kinds of sports, because I enjoy keeping fit and healthy
Favourite colour: Red because it’s a primary colour.
Hero or would love to meet: I’d love to meet the Roosters and join a training session.
When I grow up, I would like to be: a football player
Favourite subject: Sport and PE because I like to learn new sports and games.
Students Name: Will W
Born: 2013
Star Sign: Capricorn
Favourite food: Spaghetti Bolognese, my mum makes the best!
Favourite sport: footy, cricket, soccer - they are all great sports it’s too hard to choose only 1 favourite.
Favourite colour: Red - no reason I just like it.
Hero or would like to meet: Mitchell Moses, who wouldn’t want to meet him!
When I grow up, I would like to be: a footy player hopefully for Parramatta!
Favourite subject: PE because I like to learn new games and sports and keep fit and healthy, and I’m competitive!
Community Council News..
With the cold weather setting in, this raffle couldn’t come at a better time! A big thank you to members of our Community Council for organising the fundraiser and kindly donating the prizes.
All funds raised will go towards new resources for our school. There are only a couple of weeks left—don’t miss out! Grab your tickets early and help support this great cause.
Canteen Roster Term 2
| Wednesday, 25 June | Kiara Flynn |
| Thursday, 26 June | Jess Bryant |
| Friday, 27 June | Beth Tomlinson & Amy Fitzgerald |
| Wednesday, 2 July | |
| Thursday, 3 July | |
| Friday, 4 July | NO Canteen pupil free day |
| Term 3 | |
| Wednesday, 23 July | |
| Thursday, 24 July | |
| Friday, 25 July | |
| Wednesday, 30 July | |
| Thursday, 31st July |
Canteen News
Volunteers most welcome, please email the canteen canteen.sjglb@cg.catholic.edu.au
Our school canteen is open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Orders need to be placed by Qkr! before 8:30am on the day of order.
Whilst we understand accidents happen it does place a large strain on our canteen and office staff to assist in these situations.
To try to avoid this, please follow some of the steps below:
- How to order – place your order using the Qkr! app or write on a paper bag and send the order in with your child.
- Order on the app and confirm the date that you have selected is for the day you require.
- If your child is selecting the food please check it before you confirm the order (we now need to limit garlic bread to students as some were ordering up to 10 in one order)
- If your child is absent and no longer is required to receive the order please cancel prior to 8:30am on the day of order.
You can receive a Qkr credit note if you tap on the 3 lines at the top left of the home screen, select ‘my receipts’ and then select the order you wish to cancel. - If your child doesn’t have a lunch and they realise before 10:00am a phone call will be made to parents to ask them to bring lunch to school for them.
If you are unable we will provide your child with a basic sandwich (vegemite or cheese) and an IOU envelope will be sent home. - IOU’s - if your child brings home an IOU envelope please either return the envelope with cash payment or alternatively you can pay for it via Qkr using the “Canteen Outstanding Amounts”
- If you are unaware of the amount currently outstanding to your child please email canteen.sjglb@cg.catholic.edu.au and we can advise.
- There is a limit of $10 for over the counter purchases. Please do not send your child in with more than this as we will not accept $50 or $20 notes.
If you need to contact the school about lunch orders, please email canteen.sjglb@cg.catholic.edu.au or contact the school office 4821 3510 before 9:30 am.
If you are able to volunteer in the canteen please contact the office or email the canteen.sjglb@cg.catholic.edu.au with your availability.
Term Dates for 2025
TERM 2
Tuesday, 29 April 2025 - Thursday 3 July 2025
TERM 3
Tuesday, 22 July 2025 - Thursday 25 September 2025
TERM 4
Tuesday, 14 October 2025 - Thursday 18 December 2025
Term 2, 2025
Week 9
Friday, 27th June
4R assembly 11.45am hall
Regional Chess Comp Workers Club
Week 10
Tuesday, 1st July
Gymnastics
Thursday, 3rd July
Last day of term for students
School Reports on Compass
Peer Support training
Friday, 4th July
Pupil free day
Term 3
Week 1
Tuesday, 22 July 2025
Students return to school in sports uniform
Friday, 25th July
Peer Support 10.20 to 11
Tree planting
Week 2
Thursday, 31st July
Naidoc Mass for Year 6 students @ Cathedral
Friday, 1st August
Peer Support 10.30 to 11
3 Red assembly 11.45am in the hall
Week 3
Monday, 4th August
ICAS Digital Technology
Tuesday, 5th August
ICAS Writing
Year 3 to 6 speak offs in the hall 9.20
Friday, 8th August
Mass St Mary of the Cross
Peer Support 10.30 to 11
Week 4
Monday, 11th August
ICAS English
UNIFORM SHOP NEWS
The uniform shop will be open Thursday afternoons from 2:30pm - 3:30pm this term.
If you need to arrange a time outside of this please let me know.
Online orders made before 8:30pm will be filled and sent home the same day where possible.
If you haven't received an order within 48 hours please contact me via email uniform.sjglb@cg.catholic.edu.au asap.
If you need to return an item it must be unworn, in original condition with tags on and with its packaging.
Thanks so much,
Lauren
A magical family theatre event these July School Holidays at Goulburn Performing Arts Centre!
SPECIAL REPORT: Celebrating NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is celebrated by all Australians and is a great opportunity to recognise and learn more about the history and culture of Indigenous communities.
NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced back to the Aboriginal rights movement, when on Australia Day 1938, protestors marched through the streets of Sydney to highlight the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Today, it is a week-long celebration held in July that consists of range of traditional and contemporary activities.
NAIDOC Week is an important event that helps build positive relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. It enables a deeper understanding of our differences and similarities and is a great opportunity for all Australians to eliminate bias and discrimination by reflecting and reconciling the wrongs of the past to facilitate hope and build a fairer future. Families are encouraged to join in and support young people in learning the significance of NAIDOC Week.
This Special Report offers suggestions on how families can celebrate NAIDOC Week together. We hope you take a moment to reflect on the information offered, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If this raises any concerns for you, a loved one or the wellbeing of your child, please seek medical or professional help.
Here is the link to your Special Report https://sjglb.nsw.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-celebrating-naidoc-week