As we come to the end of another term, we reflect on the teaching and learning that has occurred. A celebration of this learning can be seen in the comprehensive reports that you have received detailing your child’s progress.  I thank teachers for the time and effort taken to complete these personalised reports.  As I read each child’s report I was impressed with the skills and understandings that students have been developing in each year level.  Some students have conquered the learning and some are continuing to develop understanding through further practice.  

Other learning has occurred outside of the classroom.  School is a rich place where learning can occur.  Some of the extra curricula learning that may have happened:

• Chess Club
• Lego League
• Geologist visit x2
• Kelsi fitness classes x2
• Soccer clinic
• Brixhibition
• Cross Country
• Live Life Full Day
• Jack Jumpers visit
• Reconciliation week activities
• Fireman Craig visits
• Mothers Day activities
• 5/6 Camp
• Hot lunches

We continue to be proud of the range and number of opportunities that are provided for students to learn at St Joseph’s.  This happens due to the interest, motivation and commitment of the staff that turn up each day.  We have a real and genuine focus on learning and are invested in each and every child in discovering their interests and potential.  Thank you for allowing this privilege to work alongside your child.  We look forward to meeting with you in person for our parent teacher nights.

Mr Aidan Quinn has informed us that he will be finishing up at St Joseph's Rosebery and Queenstown at the end of this term. Aidan will be moving back to the mainland to spend quality time with family. We thank Aidan for his work as our Physical Education teacher over the past 18 months. Please join me in wishing him all the best in his future endeavours. We will be looking to fill his position by the start of Term 3 so there is minimal impact on student learning

Phones - smart watches

We have noticed of late a growing number of students that are bringing mobile phones to school.  Students are not allowed to have mobile phones during the school day.  We ask that if your family has chosen to have your child bring a mobile phone to school, it needs to be left with your child’s class teacher (5/6) or the school office.  This allows the school to keep the phones safe whilst they are at school.

If your child is lucky enough to have a smart watch, the settings that allow communication and games must be deactivated during school hours.  If parents and/or students need to make contact with each other through the day the school office remains the only place where this should occur.

Brixhibition

Winners

K/P - Remi Keogh

1/2 - William Oats

3/4 - Kysen Ward

5/6 - Xzavier Viney

Overall school winner- William Oats

Congratulations to all our winners, don't forget to call into the Brixhibition in Ulverstone over the holidays.

With Kindness

Teresa