Dear SJMS Community
It is wonderful see the school making its way back to a new normal.
Over the past week, our Preschool students were presented with a Preschool polo shirt (pictured above). As I presented these shirts, most wanted the Preschool educators to put their shirt straight on. It was a delight to see the precious looks on their faces. These polo shirts are a gift for the children to enhance their sense of belonging and a celebration that they are competent and capable Preschool students.
Dear SJMS Community
Welcome back after what I hope was peaceful holiday that allowed you to spend quality time with your family and loved ones. I trust that everyone experienced the joy of being together as a family and the opportunities that such times bring.
Last Thursday we celebrated St Joseph's Feast Day. The Year 3 Bibles were blessed by Father Mullins and our Year 6 students were presented with their Leadership badges, all streamed on Teams for the classes to watch and Facebook / YouTube for our community to share in the moment.
Click here to view the video.
Dear SJMS Community
Thank you for your patience in these uncertain times. I have been comforted by the level of calm and consequently feel that this has enabled our school to be agile in preparing for the possibility of a potential school closure.
On Tuesday morning the Yr 3s hopped on the bus and went to Narnu Farm.
We were on the bus for a while, when the bus stopped we thought we were at Narnu Farm, but we were actually at the Goolwa Barrage.
Dear Parents and Caregivers
At mass on Sunday, we heard the story of the Samaratin Woman at the well. This story, tells us a lot about both Jesus and this woman.
Dear SJMS Community
The SACPSSA Swimming Carnival also took place on Wednesday 11 March, where we finished in 4th place amongst the other schools in attendance. All students showed amazing efforts and persistence in the water, with our year 6 team winning their age group championship, and Ben taking out the individual Year 6 age group champion title. Well done again to our champion swimmers for their commitment to training sessions and their brilliant efforts on the day.
Tom Siinmaa
Photo: The 2020 SACPSSA Swimming Squad
Dear Parents and Caregivers
A reminder next Tuesday, March 10, is a Pupil Free Day for our Preschool and school, making this an extra-long weekend. All staff from our school will join with all staff from St Joseph’s Tranmere, St Joseph’s Payneham, St Joseph’s Hectorville and St Francis of Assisi where we will explore future education with Louka Parry, a Learning Strategist and Education Futurist.
Dear Parents and Caregivers
Last week, students across both sites were involved in Ash Wednesday celebrations. At the Parish Mass, Fr Stan challenged us to think about Lent in a very different way. He explained that most of the time, we focus on ourselves, much like taking a ‘selfie’ but during Lent, we need to focus on others. His challenge was to turn the camera around and perhaps consider the needs of others first rather than ourselves.
Photo: Preschool children at the Bridge St Ash Wednesday Liturgy
Dear Community Members
Thank you to those families who attended the recent combined Parents and Friends and School Board Annual General Meeting. I hope those that attended found the content of the evening useful in understanding the vision for the school and how the school has been working towards this.
