Week 8 Term 1 2021
Principal's Message
With the relaxing of covid restrictions now allowing us to have parents on site, it was great to be able to invite our yr 6 families to join us for our St Patrick's Day mass. Stage 2 have already jumped on this opportunity and they have invited families to join them at the end of term for a celebration of learning followed by an afternoon tea. Please note that if you do come on site the usual processes are in place including signing in via the office. There is now an ipad for electronic sign in and sign out purposes. We also ask that you maintain social distancing of 1.5m and sanitise upon entry. Of course, if you are unwell please remain off site.
At the end of the lovely celebration of St Patrick's Feast Day we inducted our year 6 leaders. This year being the first year in a long time since we have had elected positions. As such it gives me great pleasure to announce our Captains for 2021:
School Captains: Tanesa Browning and Omar Bradbury
School Vice Captains: Nina Haslam & Max Nugent
Sports Captains: Katinka Howard & Ali Ryan
Congratulations to these students and to all the year 6 for starting off the year as very responsibile leaders enthusiastic to contribute to our school community.
Term Dates - to note for your diary
- Wednesday 31st March last day of Term
- Thursday 1st April is a Staff Development Day (pupil free)
- Term 2 begins 19th April
- Wednesday 5th May is a Staff Develeopment Day (pupil free)
- Friday 25th June is a Staff Development Day (pupil free)
- Monday 12th July is a Staff Devleopment Day (pupil free)
- Monday 1st November is a Staff Development Day (pupil free)
Next week, not only will our Stage 3 students be heading off to camp but I am also off to Coffs Harbour for a Principals Conference. I would encourage the Stage 3 students to take their old clothing as it looks like it could be wet, regardless they will have a ball. We wish Stage 3 safe travels and hope they have a wonderful experience.
Blessings for a great week ahead,
Renay
Our New School & Sports Captains for 2021
Principal Awards Week 6
RE NEWS
St Patrick’s Day Celebrations On Wednesday we celebrated the Patron Saint of the Lismore Diocese- St Patrick. St Patrick was declared the Principal Patron of the Diocese of Lismore by Pope Benedict XV in 1915.
The Stage Three students along with Mrs Loane and Mrs Bottle lead us through a beautiful liturgy. Thank you for your preparation in making this Mass a meaningful celebration.
They also ran a fundraiser by baking ‘green treats’ and sold them at the canteen. Raising just over $200 for Project Compassion.
St Patrick's Day Mass
Stage 3 St Patrick's Cake Stall
Project Compassion at St John’s For over half a century, generations of Australians have participated in Project Compassion, making it one of the nation’s longest-running charity campaigns.
Throughout five decades of natural disasters, conflicts and crises, Caritas Australia has worked alongside vulnerable communities with the generous support of Australians. Project Compassion has also helped with access to education, health services, agricultural training and through programs that reduce maternal and infant mortality.
This year, CARITAS have presented five stories from people striving to ‘Be More’ – just a few amongst the millions who have been helped through Project Compassion.Please go to https://lent.caritas.org.au/ to view these stories.
At the beginning of the Term some students took home Project Compassion boxes. If you have a box at home could you please return it to the office by Friday the 26th of March.
Year of St Joseph In 2020, the Vatican announced that this year (December 8, 2020 - December 8, 2021) would be a year dedicated to St. Joseph, husband of Mary and earthly father of Jesus Christ.
Jesus’ foster father, Joseph was described as a craftsman in the Bible. This was translated into ‘carpenter’ in English. He made lots of things including buildings, but unlike carpenters in Australia where we have lots of trees and wood, it is believed he worked mainly with stone. Jesus too would have worked with stone. He often talks about stone in his parables.
Pope Francis prayer to Saint Joseph: Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; In you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, and defend us from every evil.
Amen.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Please keep the following students in your thoughts and prayers as they participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time this Sunday after Mass at St John’s Church
Hazel Beaton, Luke Beaton, Tommy Jackson, Banjo Bailey & Harper Bailey
STAGE 3 NEWS
Buddies 2021
In stage 3, the year six students have had the opportunity to have a kindy buddy. We have enjoyed having the opportunity to have the responsibility to be a buddy. One of the reasons we enjoyed being a buddy is because we like that our buddies look up to us and we show them what is the right thing to do and what not to do in our St Johns community. The best part of going back to school after Christmas break is getting our buddies. It is so fun to get to know our buddies and get to know what they enjoy, they also love scissors, paper, rock. We love at the end of the day when they show us the art they've done in class. By Ivy, Lola, Isla, Lulu
We do buddies every Friday afternoon where year 6 go and see their kindy buddies in the kindergarten room. The buddies love it when we come over and they have a massive smile on their face because they really enjoy us coming over and doing activities. It is the best to see a smile on their faces. By Sam, Noah and Oscar
Buddies
Incitare 2021
The theme of the day was “How to provoke one another to love, good deeds and encourage one another”.
At the beginning of the day we talked about the theme and enjoyed icebreaker games where we mixed with students from other schools. After that, we split into different small groups and completed activities led by the year 10 leaders.
At lunch, we played handball and chatted with our new friends. At the end of the day we got to plan a liturgy to celebrate our experience.
We created posters and prepared a prayer space. We also got to write and present the prayers of the faithful.
Throughout the day we were encouraged to make a difference in the world. We had a great day and on the way back we enjoyed an ice cream. Hazel took the longest to eat! After exactly 46 minutes later, she was finished!
Year 5 start to stage 3
Yr 5 is a big step up from Yr 4. The work here is really challenging and what we found is the workload is a bit hard when you start, but once you get the tactics it becomes easier and so much fun.
When it comes to maths the problems have become harder but the working out that we have learnt makes it a whole load quicker and easier. This year we have had to do way more activities and meet much more people. We have the opportunity to go for brain breaks after a long session of hard work. Everything we do, even the hardest work, is made enjoyable. We like the time limit we have in all subjects to make our brains think faster. The teachers have been extremely helpful and supportive especially for the year fives. By Luke, Shanti, Leila, Mia and Kodi.
Leadership 2021
We are enjoying being St Johns leaders and fulfilling the jobs and responsibilities our school and community needs. Anyone can approach us at any time to ask for help or advise. We treasure this opportunity and thank the staff for giving us the chance to represent our school. Mrs Condon and the school leadership team are going to meet very soon and discuss ways that we can make this school a better place for everyone. By Nina, Tinks, Max and Ali
Stage 2 Celebration of Learning
SPORT NEWS -
Our Students who particiapated in the Diocesan Swimming Carnival at Tweed Heads
Stage 3 at Spaghetti Circus
CANTEEN NEWS
Canteen has been busy so far this term, with lots of delicious and healthy food options available.
Our Kindies have been enjoying trying new foods from the canteen, and often with the help of their buddies, they are learning what items cost and the exchanging of their money for snacks. It has been wonderful to watch this lovely, supportive introduction to school life!
Thank you to all who have volunteered to help so far this term. I have tried to share out shifts so most of you have a turn.
Any donations of baked goods or fresh produce we can use is greatly appreciated.
Sushi: any regular sushi pre-orders have been noted and will be made ready for students on Fridays for the remainder of term. Please bring payment in a paper bag on Fridays as normal.
See below the option of buying reusable lunch wallets through stickybeaks.com A great alternative to paper bags!
Stay healthy!
Jacki
Our Birthday People
Our Birthday People
Savannah B
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
REMINDERS
Thursday 1 April is a Pupil Free Day
Monday 19 April School Resumes for Term 2
Wednesday 21 April Cross Country to be held
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
