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Dear Lord,
We ask you to bless St Joseph's School Community.
We pray that you guide us to be just and to see,
listen, speak and act like St Joseph.
May we be inspired by our Founders to be the best
that we can be.
May we always keep Jesus at the centre of all we do.
St Emilie Pray for us
St Marcellin Pray for us
St Joseph Pray for us
And may we always remember to pray for one another.
AMEN
Dear Members of St Joseph's Community
Well, we have finally made it to the end of another very busy year. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all families for their ongoing support of the school throughout the year.
It has been a joyous week filled with all sorts of end of year festivities – Our Kindy and Pre-Primary nativity play reminded us of the true meaning of Christmas and the Pre-Kindy children sang beautifully for their families as well.
Kindy and Pre-Primary
Pre-Kindy
The students from Years 7-9 who had retained their Good Standing got to spend several hours at the pool yesterday and lots of class parties have been held to wrap up a great year.
Our Year 6 students and their families celebrated the end of their primary schooling with a lovely assembly (slightly hampered by a power outage) and a morning tea. It was wonderful to hear about their fondest memories and their hopes for the future.
At this time of the year, we also farewell students and staff who are moving on from St Joseph’s School. The staff leaving us at the end of the year are Ms Lauren D’Silva and Mrs Carroll Kowald. We wish them both the best of luck in their careers. Ms Frost is taking 12 months off to rest and relax and we wish her a whole lot of joy in her travels.
Announced yesterday, is the news that our Head of Primary, Mrs Michelle Christian will be leaving us at the end of Term 1 2024. She has been appointed as the new principal at St Michael’s School in Bassendean. This is a wonderful appointment for Michelle and we will celebrate and farewell her properly at the end of Term 1.
Primary End of Year Assembly
To all those families leaving us at the end of today, we thank you for your time and contributions to the school. You go with our blessings and best wishes for the future.
I would like to wish you all a very happy and holy Christmas. I hope you enjoy the holiday season with your loved ones and we can’t wait to see the students back in 2024.
Booklists
These are available on the school website through the "Parent Information" tab under "BYO Device and Booklist Requirements".
Dates for your Diary
Week 10
| Monday 11 December: | Whole School Staff PD School Office Cosed Uniform Shop Closed |
| Wednesday 13 December: | P-P to Year 10 Reports Released |
| Thursday 14 December: | Uniform Shop Closed |
| Friday 15 December: | School Office closes for 2023 at 11.00am |
2024
| Monday 15 January | Primary Office Reopens 9am |
| Tuesday 23 January | Uniform Shop Open 9am-4pm |
| Thursday 25 January | Uniform Shop Open 2.45-4.15pm |
| Monday 29 January | Uniform Shop Open 9am-4pm |
| Wednesday 31 January | Term 1 Commences for Kindy - Year 6 plus Year 7, Year 11 & Year 12 |
| Thursday 1 February | Term 1 Commences for Pre-Kindy & Years 8-10 Year 7 Retreat Day ViSN Camp Commences |
| Friday 2 February | Opening School Masses ViSN Camp |
| Saturday 3 February | ViSN Camp Concludes Secondary Student Leadership Camp |
| Sunday 4 February | Secondary Student Leadership Camp |
With God’s blessings,
Andrea Woodgate
Principal
Weekly Gospel Reflection
This week's clip has a focus on 'Advent' and that we are captive until we allow Emmanuel to set us free.
Lloyd Reidy
Religious Education Coordinator
Please ensure that your children have the correct uniforms to start the year. This includes the correct school shoes and socks. Please also make sure that skirts and dresses are the appropriate length as many had become very short towards the end of the term.
Uniform information for the end of 2023 and start of 2024
PLEASE NOTE: The online shop will be closed and unavailable for ordering from Thursday 7 December 2023, and will re-open Monday 1 January 2024. Orders placed during the January holidays will be available for collection from Primary Admin from 9am on Tuesday 23 January 2024.
2024 Opening
Tuesday 23 January, by appointment only.
Current families - 9am to 12pm
New families - 1pm to 4pm
To make an appointment, please call Primary Admin on 9621 3500.
Thursday 25 January - 2.45pm to 4.15pm.
Monday 29 January, by appointment only.
Current families - 9am to 12pm
New families - 1pm to 4pm
To make an appointment, please call Primary Admin on 9621 3500.
Michelle James
Primary - 9621 3524
The Primary Canteen will be open for Recess only during Week 1 (Wednesday 31 Jan - Friday 2 Feb) and back to normal in Week 2.
The Secondary Canteen will reopen in Week 2.
The menus for Term 1 will be the same as for Term 4.
Angela Sandrini & Desrae Smith
Canteen
Parish Priest - Fr Stephen Jean Paul Victor
Assistant Priest - Fr Rubenson Cardona
Mass Times ~ Saturday Vigil @ 5.30pm
~ Sunday Mass @ 8.00am
Presbytery Phone: 08 9622 5411
Email: contact@northamcatholicchurch.com.au
Website: www.northamchurch.com
Parish News ~ Children's Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy sessions are held during the 8.00am Sunday Mass.
Christmas Eve Schedules
Sunday 24 December:
Northam - 5.00pm Mass with Children's Nativity Play*
Toodyay - 5.00pm Children's Nativity Play
- 5.30pm Mass
Jennacubbine - 6.30pm Mass
Northam - 9.00pm Mass
*If you would like your child/children to take part in the Northam Nativity Play, please contact Sr Glory on 9615 5382.
Christmas Day Schedules
Monday 25 December:
Northam - 8.00am Mass
Bakers Hill - 9.30am Mass
Cunderdin - 10.00am Mass
Christmas Gathering
This year's St Joseph's Parish Christmas Gathering will be held on Saturday 9 December at 6.30pm in the Parish Hall. If you are available, please come and join us. If possible, please fill in the list near the church entrance, for catering purposes.
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