St Josephs Primary School

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The Jelly Bean Prayer

Last year our kids were 3,4 and 6 and we felt 40 days to give up one thing was a bit long for them. We came up with this idea instead to go along with the jellybean prayer and it was a hit at our house. The kids are excited to do it again this year. On Ash Wednesday we set out a glass jar for each child with a small copy of the jellybean prayer taped to it. We determined a behaviour to go with each jellybean colour (corresponding with the prayer). Each day the kids could earn a jellybean of any colour they followed through on. They could not eat the jellybeans until Easter. The kids could not earn white jellybeans, these represented the Grace of Christ, which is a gift not earned ourselves. On Easter morning, the kids woke to find their jars filled up where they were s t i l l e mp t y ( l a c k i n g ) wi t h w h i t e je l l yb e a n s ( C h r i s t ' s g r a c e ) This is how we interpreted each colour. You can make your own ideas based on ages and needs of your children. Red is for the blood Christ gave (each morning we chose something to sacrifice that day to earn the red jellybean. It had to be something they would have had the opportunity to have or do on that day) Green is for the palm's cool shade (green jellybeans were earned for good deeds. It was a good dead to provide shade for Jesus with the palm) Yellow is for God's light so bright (yellow jellybeans were earned for sharing God's light through kindness to others) Orange is for prayers at twilight (orange jellybeans were earned for attentive behavior during bedtime prayer time and night time bible story) Black is for sweet rest at night (these were earned for going to bed good. we used blue though, as our kids are not fans of black jellybeans) White is for the Grace of Christ (these we could not earn as mentioned above) Purple is for His days of sorrow (we earned these through apologizing to anyone we hurt with our words or deeds that day) Pink is for each new tomorrow (pink jellybeans were earned when we forgave those who apologized to us for hurtful behavior) During the course of 40 days the kids did not tire of this activity and have talked about how fun it was throughout the year. (Lisa, catholicmom.com)

February 27th 2013

Mass Times Saturday Sunday 6:00 pm 8:00 am

It may be also worth knowing that any child who has had 30 days absent in the last 100 has to be notified to DOCs. This is regardless of whether or not their absences are explained. 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.

Dates to Remember
1st March 6th March 21st March Assembly 2.30pm School Photos Grandparents Day 10am

Kindergarten Photo
A photo of our Kindergarten children will appear in the Lismore Northern Star on Wednesday 27th March.

School Photos
School Photos will be taken on Wednesday 6th March. Please return your orders by Tuesday 5th. Envelopes for family photos can be collected from the Office.

School Times 2013

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

Assembly
The first Assembly for this year will be held this Friday 1st March at 2.30pm.

School Board
A big thank you to Greg Blackler and John Knight who having fulfilled their term on the Board and have now stepped down in order for others to take their place. To this end there are still two positions on the School Board which need to be filled. Should you wish to know what this entails please feel free to speak to Lib Melling or Jamie Murphy. Nomination forms are available at the school office.

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Diocesan Swimming Carnival

Our swimming team who are off to Tamworth to compete at Diocesan Trials. The team is: Isaac, Emily, Abbey, Alanna, Jessica, Jackson, John, Abbey, Natasha.

Absences from School

This year all schools in the Armidale Diocese are required to mark rolls online. To better help us manage this process we need to draw your attention to several requirements. All children are required to attend school on the days it is offered. Should your child be absent from school you need to contact the school to let us know where they are. It is a state government requirement that all absences from school are to be explained within 7 days of the absence occurring. If this is not done within the 7 days the child is marked with the absence unexplained. You are able to notify us over the phone, by email, or with a written note.

February 27th 2013

P&F News
Welcome BBQ Due to the advertised date clashing with the German Band visit to Tenterfield the P&F have decided to hold the BBQ on Friday 15th March at 6pm. This is a chance to welcome new families to the school community. Please mark this date on your social calendar. The cost for the BBQ will be as follows: Steak Sandwich/Coleslaw $5.00 Sausage Sandwich/Coleslaw $2.00 BYO DrinksNo Alcohol please Disco To coincide with the BBQ we are having a disco. Children from K-2 will be dancing and playing games from 5-6pm and Yrs 3-6 children will be dancing and playing games from 6-7pm. Please remember that supervision of your child/children is your responsibility at these functions. Deb Ball This year is Deb Ball year! We are calling for helpers and ideas. We need your help to come up with a theme and a color scheme for our 2013 Debutante Ball. There will be plenty of work for anyone who would like to offer their services - this event cant be run by just a few people - more hands less work! Please give this some thought as this is a major fundraiser for our School and a significant event in our town. At the next P&F Meeting on 18th March it is hoped to form a Deb Ball Committee so come along or contact Gavin Brierley 0419 126115 with offers of help.

Thank you
A very big thank you to Mrs Lib Melling for organising free plants from Landcare for our garden below the tennis court. Years 5 and 6 students started to plant them today and younger students helped Mrs Tickle do more planting at recess.

Canteen Roster
Wednesday 6th March Friday 8th March Mary Butler, Anne Stark Michelle Wilcox, Sheryl Smith

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An Evening with Bishop Michael Kennedy On Vatican II, Year of Faith & New Evangelisation Vatican II began on 1st October 1962 and continued until 8th December 1965. Join Bishop Kennedy as he explores the impact of the Council on the life of the Church in the context of the Year of Faith and the New Evangelisation. Parish Date /Time Inverell 23rd May 2013 6.30 - 8.30pm Tamworth 30th May 2013 7.30 - 9.30pm Armidale 9th August 2013 7.30 - 9.30pm Moree 15th August 2013 7.30 - 9.30pm

February 27th 2013

German Band
Students from Yrs 3, 4, 5 & 6 will be going to the MPU to see the German Bands performance on Friday morning.

Arliah Another little cook from Yr 3 using St Josephs P & F Cookbook which she borrowed from the Library.

Community Notices Junior Tennis is on at the Town Courts every Tuesday from 4.30pm - 5.30pm. More information contact Sonya Searle 6736 2625.
Tenterfield Scouts will be running this year for 7 to 10 year olds. The focus will be craft and cooking or any other activity that is of interest. Contact Kerri Swain if interested: 6736 1466/67364252, kerri@jandk.com.au.

Shave For A Cure One of our past students, Chelsea, will be doing Shave For A Cure in March to raise money for this worthy cause in support of her mums journey with cancer. Chelsea will be holding a cake stall and wood raffle in the main street this Saturday morning and would really appreciate any donations of cakes or slices from 8am. Thank you for your support. If you would like to sponsor Chelsea go to http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/ChelseaThompson

A Few Funnies to brighten up your day

St Josephs School 50 Scott Street Tenterfield NSW 2372

Ph. 6736 1786 Fax 6736 1517 email. admin@stjosephstenterfield.catholic.edu.au February 27th 2013