We have enjoyed a great start to Term 3! I hope the students and their families enjoyed the break over the holidays.

A Message from the SRC:

We are excited to announce that we’re holding a School Colour Fun Run as a major fundraising event this year!  The event will be held on Thursday August 31. We are really hoping to raise $20.000 which will help pay for improvements to the school playground.

Keep your eyes peeled for the sponsorship forms which will be sent home with your child. Once you have the form, you should sign up for a Student Profile Page at schoolfunrun.com.au. You’ll be able to access online fundraising and can win a $20,000 Ultimate Family Package!

Students who raise $10 or more will receive a reward, and the more money you raise the better the reward, and the more you help the school!

We are looking for all students to participate and we’re organising a great day for our community, so we’d love everyone to come down to support the kids.

If you have any questions about the Fun Run please contact the School Fun Run Office on 1800 FUN RUN.

Thanks for supporting the school and we hope to see you at the event!

Please click the link to find out more: School Fun Run

First Holy Communion

Last weekend the students preparing for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion were presented to the St Joseph's parish at weekend Masses. Parishioners and families continue to pray for them in their preparation for the sacrament which will be celebrated on Sunday July 23 at St Joseph's Parish Church.  All are welcome!

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)

Every year, all schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify information already available in the school about supports provided to students with disability. These relate to legislative requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, in line with the NCCD guidelines (2019).

Information provided about students to the Australian Government for the NCCD includes:

• year of schooling
• category of disability: physical, cognitive, sensory or social/emotional
• level of adjustment provided: support provided within quality differentiated teaching practice, supplementary, substantial or extensive.

This information assists schools to:

• formally recognise the supports and adjustments provided to students with disability in schools
• consider how they can strengthen the support of students with disability in schools
• develop shared practices so that they can review their learning programs in order to improve educational outcomes for students with disability.

The NCCD provides state and federal governments with the information they need to plan more broadly for the support of students with disability.

The NCCD will have no direct impact on your child and your child will not be involved in any testing process. The school will provide data to the Australian Government in such a way that no individual student will be able to be identified – the privacy and confidentiality of all students is ensured. All information is protected by privacy laws that regulate the collection, storage and disclosure of personal information. To find out more about these matters, please refer to the Australian Government’s Privacy Policy (https://www.education.gov.au/privacy-policy).

Further information about the NCCD can be found on the NCCD Portal (https://www.nccd.edu.au).

Please find attached a Fact Sheet for parents  

If you have any questions about the NCCD, please contact the school.

NCCD Parent Fact Sheet

Joanne Coldebella
Principal

Well done to our award winners who were presented with their certificates at our last assembly, congratulations on all your hard work.  

In the 1/2 area we have started our new inquiry topic 'Walking on Country'. On Friday we looked at Aboriginal Art and symbols that represent meeting place, boy, girl, connection lines and stars. We then used these symbols to tell our stories about our families. We have also looked at the difference between Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country. We are very excited to dig deeper into the land we live on. 

In Writing we are beginning to learn about writing a narrative. We have looked at the structure of a narrative and how we can describe characters by their appearance, personality, and feelings. 

1/2 Team

5/6 students are excited to be back for a busy Term 3! We have jumped right back into our learning this week where we are looking at informative writing, multiplication, spending money safely online and 20th century Australian art.  

We are looking forward to Footsteps dance program, swimming lessons, inter school netball, book week, the school fun run and an excursion to Melbourne. Our Integrated Studies unit this term focuses on 20th century history. We are exploring Federation, war and post war migration. To help deepen our understanding of this topic we are going on an excursion to Melbourne at the start of week 4 where we will see Parliament house, Melbourne Museum and the Shrine of Remembrance. 

5/6 Team

Recently in Performing Arts all grades watched the Victorian Opera, ‘Grumpiest Boy in The World.’ This opera was about a 9 year old boy who didn’t want to be normal, he wanted to be extraordinary.

This was an interesting, new experience for most kids in the school.  It was a fun and colourful performance with lots of fascinating characters. Many of the actors had different voice types that matched the characters’ personality and role, which we had recently learnt about in class. 

It was good to see the majority of kids engaged in the experience, although at some points it was a bit hard to follow. Overall it was a very intriguing and enjoyable event.

Ella and Zoe 5/6

Have you heard the exciting news? Our school is hosting a Colour Fun Run on Thursday, August 31 to raise funds for improving our playground. Fundraising opened yesterday, July 17, and all students have received a Parent launch letter this week with information about the event and their own sponsorship booklet.

We hope you will support us by creating your child's profile page at schoolfunrun.com.au. Take your time to familiarise yourself with the page by watching the video, creating your avatar, and most importantly, sharing your link. By creating a page and getting at least one donation, you will automatically be entered into a draw to win a $20,000 prize!

We are also running a competition to get our event off to a flying start! The class with the most online profiles registered by MONDAY JULY 24 will win a prize! To help your child's class win, simply create your profile at schoolfunrun.com.au.

On the event day students are encouraged to wear a white T-shirt, these do not need to be brand new, so look at home for what you have.  If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

Thank you in advance for being a part of our Colour Run!

St Joseph's School SRC

School Fun Run Prizes

Parent Fun Run Information

Effective communication

Communication is the exchange of information, ideas and thoughts so that mutual understanding can be reached.  Communication occurs between staff, students and parents, playing an important role in building clarity, collegiality and a positive school culture.  Effective communication strengthens partnerships and networks within the school community to enhance student learning.  Communication can be verbal, non-verbal (actions) and/or written and electronic.  All communication should be safe, respectful and appropriate.  

Effective communication is:

• Clear and concise
• Safe and appropriate, in line with the school’s expectations
• Actively listening and undertaking appropriate actions to demonstrate understanding
• An open, honest, tactful and genuine interaction between staff members, students and families
• Consistent between verbal and nonverbal messages
• Carefully considered, controlling the use of tone and demeanour
• Being able to plan for and adjust communication, as appropriate for participants and context
• A respectful, reciprocal and collaborative process between students, staff and families
• Encouraging constructive feedback across the school community
• Directly teaching effective communication skills through personal, social and emotional learning
• Encouraging and expecting students to respectfully express their views and contribute to the life of the school

Whole School Approach to Positive Behaviour Co-ordinators

Trish Martin and Travis Newton

Dealing with Disappointment

As young people learn to navigate through various aspects of their life, they may face disappointment due to unfulfilled expectations, shattered dreams, or unexpected setbacks. Yet, with the appropriate tools, strategies, and a positive mindset, young people can learn to cope with disappointment and use it as an opportunity for personal growth and success.

Disappointment can be a tricky emotion to deal with at any age. It is a normal part of growing up. However, children sometimes need reminding that they have a choice in how they respond to disappointment and their response will determine the impact it has on their future happiness. Overall, disappointment is a healthy and positive emotion and plays an integral part in a child’s emotional, intellectual and social development.

Helping young people manage their disappointment is important in order to avoid stronger emotions such as anxiety and depression. Although a parent’s first reaction may be to fix the problem, it is better to encourage your child to find the words to express how they feel.

In this Special Report, parents and caregivers are provided with strategies on how to help their child process disappointment and look at the problem objectively.

We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

In 2023, St Joseph’s is offering our Grade 3 - 6 students the opportunity to participate in the International Competition and Assessments for Schools (ICAS), in the areas of English, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Digital Technologies. ICAS competition registrations are open now. The final date to sign up for these assessments is next week Monday 24 July.  Further information has been sent out on PAM.

Our school's unique access code is:ZMB469

Online payment will close on  24 July 2023

We are very fortunate to have The Australian Dental Health Van coming to visit St Joseph's.  Forms will be going home with your child today.  If you would like your child/ren to have the opportunity to visit the dental van please complete and return the forms no later than Monday July 24.  We are expecting the visit during August.

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.

Application for Enrolment

Statements for Term 3 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

The August 2023 Non Government School Census collection notice for your information.

2023 Census Privacy Collection Notice

Weekday Masses:

Tuesday Our Lady Star of the Sea, Inverloch 11:00a.m. 

Wednesday 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 those suffering from Road Trauma, both death and injury. For the anniversaries of Tyrone Baptis, Louise Marsiglio, Rita Warne, Iris Warby 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.

THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION WILL BE AT THE 10:30A.M. MASS AT ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH WONTHAGGI ON SUNDAY 23^RD JULY 2023.

POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTION FOR JULY 2023: We pray that Catholics may place the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of their lives, transforming human relationships in a very deep way and opening to the encounter with God and all their brothers and sisters.

A Voice to Parliament - A message from Bishop Charles Gauci of Darwin “As Australians we are at a very important time reflecting on the Voice to Parliament. I will not tell anyone how to vote, but it is my responsibility as Bishop to encourage you all to be reflective in the light of our faith and Catholic Social Teachings: the Common Good and the Dignity of all People.” Visit https://indigenousvoice.church/

PRAYER GROUP ON MONDAY 17TH JULY, 2023 AT 1:15PM at St JOSEPH’S CHURCH WONTHAGGI

PRAYER SHAWL GROUP: NEXT MEETING: Wednesday July 19th @ 10:30am in the lnverloch Church Annex. New members are always
welcome-plenty of wool & simple patterns available. Good weather for knitting over a cuppa & chat! Enquiries: Philippa Warby 0408 331 340 and Maureen Maartensz 0407 055 447.

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 

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.

INVITATION TO A WINTER CONCERT: Following the success, and enjoyment by so many, of last year's first Winter Concert, the St Jarlath's church community at Yarragon again invites parishioners to a second Winter Concert featuring Irish­Australian singer, songwriter, storyteller Maria Forde. The venue is again at St Jarlath's Catholic Church, Rollo Street, Yarragon on Friday, July 21st, from 7:00pm. Space is limited so reserve a seat early at: trafalgar@cdsale.org.au or phone the Trafalgar parish office: 5633 1166. Entry is by a contribution (generous we hope!!) to the St Jarlath's Church Refurbishment Appeal. A delicious supper will be offered in the hall at interval. Everyone is welcome. 

RCIA DIOCESAN WORKSHOP: THEME Inquiry Stage.
Date: Saturday 22nd July 2023
Time 9.00am for a 9.30am Start.
Venue: Oblate Hall, St Kieran's Parish, Lloyd Street Moe
Finish: 1.00pm Lunch and fellowship
Bring: Resources that you are using for RCIA
Cost $10 per person. Lunch and morning tea provided.
RSVP: Joan Robertson: St. Joseph's Parish Office: 56231642
Email: Warragul.rcia@cdsale.org.au
Clergy, RCIA Coordinators, RCIA teams and Interested parishioners are invited to participate in this Diocesan workshop. Even is your parish does not have an RCIA Ministry, now is the time to find out more about it and to make connections with diocesan and parish RCIA Teams.

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