St Josephs Primary School

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Just One
One song can spark a moment, One flower can wake the dream One tree can start a forest, One bird can herald spring. One smile begins a friendship, One handclasp lifts a soul. One star can guide a ship at sea, One word can frame the goal One vote can change a nation, One sunbeam lights a room One candle wipes out darkness, One laugh will conquer gloom. One step must start each journey. One word must start each prayer. One hope will raise our spirits, One touch can show you care. One voice can speak with wisdom, One heart can know whats true, One life can make a difference, You see, its up to you!

Author Unknown

February 13th 2013

Mass Times Saturday Sunday School Times 2013

8:50 11:00-11:30 12:45 -1:30 3:00 Classes begin Morning Tea Lunch Classes conclude

6:00 pm 8:00 am

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School Leaders
Congratulations to all the year 6 students who were inducted as our school leaders today. We hope they continue to be a great example to the rest of the school. School Captains - Alanna and Sway MacKillop Sports Captains Abbey and Dylan Penola Sports Captains - Jessica and Sam

Please note the change to lunch time and the change of time for the end of the day. In the morning, the bell rings at 8:45am to ensure children are in class by 8:50am. Should you be late, your child will need to be brought to the front office for a late slip which is then given to the classroom teacher.

Ash Wednesday
Today marks the beginning of Lent, a special time for us to think about the place God has in our lives. During Lent we take the time to work for God in a special way, through prayer, going without something we really love, and through giving to the poor. Project Compassion boxes will have gone home last week, and these provide a reminder for us all to give what spare money we have to the poor.

Parent Information Sessions

Parent Information Sessions will be held on Thursday 14th February at the following times: K, 5/6 5:00pm Year 1 5:15pm Year 2 5:30pm Year 3 5:45pm Year 4 6:00pm Please come along to the information evening, meet the class teacher and find out how the classroom runs.

St Josephs School Board AGM The AGM for the School Board will be held tomorrow, Thursday 14th February, at 6.15pm in the School Library. If you would like to nominate for a position on the Board please collect a Nomination Form from the Office. St Josephs has joined Facebook.
We have a set up a Facebook page that we will be using to share pictures of student work, school achievements as well as reminders of school events and links to copies of the school newsletter. If you are on Facebook or have friends, grandparents, aunties, uncles who would like to keep up to date with all of the goings on at our wonderful school please follow this link (or

Canteen
If you did not get the updated canteen price list please let the office know so it can be sent home. There have been some price changes so it is important that you have the latest list. If you are able to help in the canteen please let us know, as the volunteers are what keep the canteen open.

February 13th 2013

Swimming Carnival
Congratulations to our swimming carnival champions. Thank you to everyone who helped with the swimming carnival and to the children who swam so beautifully. It was great to see so many children who didnt think they could swim, give it a go and surprise us all. Well done!

Senior Boy Sam R/Up Sway Senior Girl Jessica R/Up Abbey 11 Yr Boy Kynan R/Up Blake 11 Yr Girl Maddison R/Up Samantha Junior Boy Isaac R/Up Jackson Junior Girl Natasha , R/Up Bronte MacKillop was the winning House with 191 points and Penola very close on 185 points.

Library News
Courtney our little year 3 chef took home a cook book from the Library and created a yummy cake to share with her class. Tonight she is cooking pasta for her family. Well done Courtney and thank you. Parents please make sure your child has a library bag when borrowing from the Library and ensure it is clearly marked. Students wanting to participate and continue with the Premier Reading Challenge this year are encouraged to log on to the NSW PRC website.

P & F Meeting on Monday 18th February at 6pmPlease make an effort to come along as numbers have been very small. Bring along new members. All welcome!

Community News
Tenterfield Scouts will be running this year for ages 7 to 10 year olds. The focus will be craft and cooking or any other activity that is of interest. Please contact Kerri Swain if at all interested: 6736 1466/67364252, kerri@jandk.com.au.

February 13th 2013

Live Well at School

Turn off the TV or computer and get active Set a limit on the amount of time children watch television or spend on the computer. Two hours a day is the maximum. Too much screen time limits physical activity. On the weekend, live life instead of watching it on TV. Find a new place to hike, bike or run. When you hear Im bored think of something active to do. During the winter months, avoid allowing children to watch too much TV or play video games. Encourage active play, which builds social, mental and physical motor skills.

Why reduce television time? studies have shown we use less energy watching TV than sitting still TV influences the food choice of kids Australia has a high rate of food advertising during childrens viewing hours TV replaces time a child can be active and enjoy physical activity there is an association between TV watching and being overweight 40% of children 5 12 years report watching an average of two hours or more of television or videos a day.

St Josephs School 50 Scott Street Tenterfield NSW 2372

Ph. 6736 1786 Fax 6736 1517 email. admin@stjosephstenterfield.catholic.edu.au February 13th 2013