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Inquiry teaching
Last week the staff participated in professional learning around inquiry teaching or an inquiry approach to learning. We have been developing this approach across the school over the last eighteen months, with a particular focus on the Integrated Students area of the curriculum. The what of our teaching, the content, is dictated primarily by the Victorian Curriculum while current research and evidence based practice influences how we teach. We have had a focus on involving the students in their learning, encouraging active learning as opposed to passive learning. We have consciously been giving students many opportunities to dialogue about their learning, work in groups, ask questions and make suggestions so they have more agency and ownership of their progress and achievements.
Shaz Bailey, who is an expert in the inquiry teaching field, presented and worked with staff last Friday. Shaz challenged the staff in their thinking and suggested ways to engage the students even further through inquiry. We look forward to implementing new ideas and learning from Shaz’s inspirational work.
Work Experience
Next week we welcome several students from Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College and Bass Coast College for work experience. It looks to be a reunion of sorts as many are former students. It is a privilege to have so many students want to spend this time with us. We hope all the students acquire some understanding about the work of our staff here and enjoy working with the students.
Open afternoon
Next Monday, June 19 is our Open Afternoon, commencing at 2.30pm and concluding at 3.15pm. The afternoon is an opportunity for students to share their learning for the term with parents, relatives or friends. The students have been working very hard and are excited to present their achievements to an authentic audience. All are welcome- we look forward to seeing you!
As this is the last newsletter before the holiday break I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. I hope the weather is kind and the students have a well earned break from school. Term 3 commences on Monday July 10, along with the first Footsteps Dance class for the term!
Joanne Coldabella
Principal
As part of our Light and Sound unit, 1/2 students have been creating their own shadow puppet plays. They have been busy writing their own version of a fairytale. Students have designed silhouettes of their characters and scenery. They considered how including moving parts and holes in their puppets can enhance the shadows. We can't wait to share our finished plays with you at our upcoming open afternoon!
1/2 Team
This term the 5/6's have been learning about graphs in Maths and everyone has made extraordinary graphs based on our school’s canteen sales. For example, some of our students did it based on the profit the canteen made over six weeks and turned it into a graph.
In Integrated studies we have been doing a lot of Science experiments based on biology. We have been growing duckweed in different environments like salt water, sun, and darkness. Some have grown very well and others have not. We have also been growing mould by taking samples of random things all around the classroom like a windowsill or a drink bottle. It has been surprising as the air purifier has got a lot of mould in just 2 days. Students have recently started another experiment where we have chosen our topic to do, like growing beans in a cup, and seeing how flowers change colour in different water environments.
In Music we have been working on using different instruments and working together in a band, we will be focusing on the ukulele next term.
In STEAM, we are learning about planets and the solar system. We have learned that there are 2 different types of planets: Jovian planets and Terrestrial planets.
In English, we are focusing on writing narratives and have been doing a lot of cold writing during the past few weeks.
Recently some of the Grade 6 Students celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation. It was a beautiful Mass thank you to Father Darren, Ms. Buccilli, and all involved in making this special occasion happen.
Aaron Mesch and Cooper Maurizio 5/6
On Friday, June 2, almost all the girls in Grade 5/6 went to participate in District Netball. We were all over the moon with excitement. On the day all the girls got ready at 9.15 am and then went off to Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve to play Newhaven Primary, Cowes Primary, Newhaven College, San Remo Primary, and Bass Valley Primary. We had three teams in all and we all tried our best and supported our teammates. We won some games and lost some games, but apart from that we all had so much fun and are just happy we got to do it.
Skyla
On Friday the 2nd of June the boys that made the footy team went to the Wonthaggi Power oval to play 4 games of Football. Our boys’ team won against San Remo Primary, Wonthaggi North, and Cowes Primary School but just lost to Newhaven College by a goal and a couple of points. The team put up such a good fight great job to everyone who played.
Cooper and Aaron
To help aid the flow of carline in the afternoon as well as assist the staff on duty we ask that families please use the car signs previously provided to help identify vehicles as they approach the designated pickup areas. If you have any queries please contact the office.
Prep 2024 orientation schedule has been sent to all accepted applicants
The application for enrolment form can be accessed below. Email completed forms to jblair@stjwonthaggi.catholic.edu.au by June 23. If you have any queries please contact the office on 5672 1052.
We have been reviewing our report statements to ensure they accurately reflect the Victorian Curriculum and succinctly describe what has been taught and assessed this semester.
Our reports provide parents with an evidence based description of their child’s achievements. The reports are the result of a great amount of planning, teaching to target student needs, and assessment. Our focus is on progress for every child. As each child is on their own learning journey, progress is particularly individual.
Teachers strive to maintain clear communication with parents regarding their child’s learning progress. Seesaw, phone calls, emails, messages, and Open Afternoons all provide avenues for this communication to occur in addition to the formal reporting process.
This year the school will not be organising formal Parent-Teacher Interviews at the end of Term 2. Parents are most welcome to contact their child’s teacher to arrange to speak to him/her about their child’s progress at a time that suits both parties if desired. Formal Parent-Teacher Interviews will, as usual, be held at the end of Term 3.
Semester 2 Reports will be available via your child's PAM accounts on Friday June 16. If you need assistance with logging into your account please contact the office or email info@stjwonthaggi.catholic.edu.au
Statements for Term 2 have been emailed to families. If you have not received your statement or have any queries please contact the office or email kcarew@stjwonthaggi.catholic.edu.au
Families who have received an email from the office regarding their child's confirmation of acceptance at Bass Cost College in 2024 are kindly requested to return their completed paperwork to the office as soon as possible. In case of any queries, please feel free to contact the office or email info@stjwonthaggi.catholic.edu.au
Weekday Masses:
Tuesday Our Lady Star of the Sea, Inverloch 11:00a.m.
St. Joseph’s Wonthaggi MASS 9:30a.m.
Friday Mass at St. Joseph’s Wonthaggi 9:30 a.m.
Weekend Masses Our Lady Star of the Sea, Inverloch
Sunday 9:00am
St. Joseph’s Wonthaggi
Saturday 6:30pm, Sunday 10:30am
COMMUNION ON THE TONGUE: People who prefer to receive communion on the tongue, would you please come last for communion, as there is still widespread fear of COVID.
PLEASE PRAY: For those who continue to be affected by the Wars in Ukraine and Sudan. For all who are sick, lonely and suffering from illness and pain. For the anniversary of Mgr. Stan Crowe, Fr. William McLoughlin, Bishop Richard Ryan CM, Fr. Michael Clarke OMI and our loved ones. May God’s merciful love shine on them and on the loved ones left behind.
Please pray for those who continue to be affected by the Ukrainian War, and those natural disasters. Prayer for Peace and Justice in Ukraine.
Prayer for Peace and Justice in Ukraine.
God of peace and justice,
Who change the hardened heart and break the power of
violence, we entrust the people of Ukraine to you.
Protect them in this time of peril;
let them know not death but life, not slavery but freedom,
You are Father of all;
we are brothers and sisters.
Give us the strength to live that truth in love,
choosing peace not war.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
St. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY: It is that time of the year when we launch our winter appeal. We continue to offer assistance to those in our community who are in great need, and to do this we need your help.
We thank you for your generosity over past years, but our work is never finished. There are so many people in our community who are struggling to make ends meet and they need our prayers as well as our assistance for everyday essentials. Calls for assistance have been increasing in recent times. Should you wish to donate over the phone, please call 131812. Should you wish to donate online, please go to vinnies.org.au.
There will be a leaving collection on the weekend of 17/18 June, and we hope that you can support us. There are baskets at both Church Foyers where you will be able to donate nonperishable goods. THANK YOU!
ST VINCENT PALLOTTI SCHOLARSHIP TRUST The St Vincent Pallotti Scholarship Trust offers scholarships to enable lay people to further their understanding and skills in leadership/ministry or a specialised activity, such as promoting faith enhancement, social justice and pastoral care. More information and Applications Forms are available on our website pallottine.org.au/svpscholarship Closing Date 4 August 2023
Sunday Gospel Reflection
Sunday gospel reflections written by the clergy, religious and laymen and women of our diocese are published weekly through the diocesan website and the diocesan Facebook page enabling us to reflect and prepare ourselves on the Gospel before we get to the weekend masses. The link to our website is https://www.cdsale.org.au/news/sunday-gospel-reflections
and the link to our Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/dioceseofsale
PRAYER SHAWL GROUP: We are always looking for new members. Even if you are not a knitter, you may like to help sew up the donated knitted squares or enjoy a social cuppa & chat. Simple patterns and wool are also available for those wanting to make a shawl or rug. Many thanks to those who are knitting or crocheting at home and unable to attend our meetings, but still very much a part of the group. Your work is much appreciated. If you are knitting squares, we would ask that you follow the suggested measurements as it helps those sewing the squares together to create rugs. Plenty of wool is available as well as the patterns at both our churches. So just come along. Enquires: Philippa Warby 0408 331 340 and Maureen Maartensz 0407 055 447.
AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED: ACN AUSTRALIA A message from Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) CARDINAL PELL LUNCHEON & LECTURE: Aid to the Church in Need is launching an annual George Cardinal Pell Luncheon & Lecture with the inaugural event to take place in Melbourne CBD on Sunday 21st May. The keynote speaker will be Mr. David Pell, brother of the late Cardinal. For information and to register, please visit www.trybooking.com/CGUDA. The Catholic Charity Aid to the Church in Need has launched their “Nigeria: Young Faithful, Crucified” global campaign. Did you know that in 2022 a total of 5,014 Christians were killed for their faith in Nigeria? These were not Nigerians who happened to be Christian, but rather, their allegiance to the Lord saw them face a brutal death. This is a Church being crucified with Christ. To watch testimonies and to make an offering visit www.aidtochurch.org./nigeriaglobal.
World Youth Day: Lisbon, Portugal 2023. Young people (18-35 yrs) in our diocese will join up with the World Youth Day Group from the Archdiocese of Melbourne to travel to Lisbon for the celebration of World youth day in August. Parishioners are requested to pray for these young people who have come forward to attend the WYD. For more information, please contact Fr Avinash George at Email: avinash.george@cdsale.org.au Phone # 03 59971510.
MISSAL ONLINE: ‘An App’ which Father Darren Howie finds very helpful is Universalis. This will allow you to follow the Daily Mass.
CARITAS AUSTRALIA: There is still time to support our global neighbours as they tackle the challenges of poverty. Your generosity today can help create a better tomorrow for people living in some of the most remote and marginalised communities in the world. All donations over $2 are 100% tax deductible. Caritas Australia: www.caritas.org.au
CATHOLIC CARE: New self-help mental health service for parents, families and individuals. Teaching children and young people how to keep safe online (on how to use technology wisely) is important for their mental health and wellbeing. But as a parent or carer, ensuring eSafety for kids and teens can feel overwhelming or unachievable. Whether you’re worried about cyberbullying, privacy, online content, social media, or time spent using technology, there’s things parents and carers can do to help keep kids safe. To learn more please contact CatholicCare Victoria.
Catechist Formation Day: Father Elio Capra will conduct a formation day for catechists and others who are interested in Sacraments at St. Jarlath’s Hall, Yarragon on Saturday 17th June at 9.30 am to 3.30 pm Cost is $10 per head and catering is provided.
Please contact Barbara Durand on 0414965079 or barbarad@sale.catholic.org.au or book with Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/CHWBF
Australian Catholic Migrant and refugee Office (ACMR) Online Prayer Service for Refugee Week 2023: The Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office and the Office of Justice Ecology and Peace invite you to an online prayer service to commemorate Refugee Week from 18 to 24 June. The theme of Refugee Week 2023 is Finding Freedom. The prayer service will be broadcast live at 7pm AEST on 20 June. Please register now at https://bit.ly/RWPS23 For further information and registration, please check out their website at https://acmro.catholic.org.au/
WYD FUNDRAISING DANCE: Due to popular demand St Agatha’s will be hosting a second fundraising dance on the 1st July 2023 at 6.30pm St Peter’s College Hall. Tickets on Sale from the parish office. Please contact the office on 5996 1985
We have been emailing and sending out important communications from the Diocese and if you would like to be involved and receive this information then please contact the Parish Office on 56 721 111 or email your details to wonthaggi@cdsale.org.au.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN: AS WE ARE HOPING TO RETURN TO A ROSTER SYSTEM FOR READERS AND SPECIAL MINISTERS, THIS IS JUST A REMINDER TO CHECK THAT YOUR WORKING WITH CHILDREN HASN’T EXPIRED AND IF IT DOES NEED RENEWING, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE FOR ANY ASSISTANCE WITH THIS.
Our Parish is committed to the safety, well-being and dignity of all children, young people and adults at risk. Find out more at: catholic.org.au/childprotectionsunday and www.catholicregligious.org.au/safeguarding
If you are concerned about any form of abuse, or believe that someone is at significant risk, you should immediately raise your concerns with one of our Parish Safeguarding Officers. Contact Kristine McRae via the Parish Office: 03 56 721 111 or St. Joseph’s School Safeguarding Officer 03 56 721 052. Take care, we are here to help..
If you are in need of urgent assistance, please phone either Father Darren Howie 0356 722 923 or Kristine on 03 56 72111 or 04999 15 784.
Father Darren Howie Mrs. Kristine McRae
Parish Priest Parish Secretary
St. Joseph’s Parish Wonthaggi
