Congratulations to the SJMS Netta 1 Netball team who had an amazing season finishing on top of the Divison 1 ladder. This SJMS team of amazing talent finished ahead of many leading clubs including the Comets in division 2. The teams number one rule was to have fun and take risks which they did naturally throughout the season with great support from their parents and caregivers. Well done!
Dear SJMS Community
Last Wednesday we had our Ash Wednesday Mass (William St) and Liturgy (Bridge St). Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. We know that Lent is a very special time of the year where we as Christians prepare for Easter by reflecting on our lives. It is a time where we focus more fully on making good and better choices. On Wednesday our foreheads were marked with ashes to humble our hearts and remind us that life passes away on Earth. Ashes are a symbol of penance made sacramental by the blessing of the Church, and they help us develop a spirit of humility and sacrifice. The ashes are made from the blessed palms used in the Palm Sunday celebration of the previous year. The ashes are then christened with Holy Water.
Carnevale Celebrations
Last Tuesday, the School Community came together to celebrate Carnevale or Shrove Tuesday. Historically, the day before Ash Wednesday, this day is chiefly marked by feasting and celebration. “Carne vale,” or “goodbye meat,” is a reference to the Catholic tradition of giving up meat (and other fleshly temptations) during Lent.
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Preparations are underway for our annual St Joseph's Feast Day celebrations.
On Monday 29th January we welcomed the 2018 Reception children to St Joseph's Memorial School.
Welcome back, after what I hope was a joy filled and peaceful holiday that allowed you to spend quality time with your families and loved ones. I have thoroughly enjoyed the excitement of students on their return and their holiday recounts.
I would like to extend a heartfelt and warm welcome to all of our new students and their families to St Joseph’s Memorial. This year we are blessed with an additional 42 students who join us across the school. It never ceases to amaze me how quickly each child’s nerves and anxiety at the start of a new year dissipate, and how within a few weeks their confidence and comfort within their new surroundings blossom. God bless you all and may you experience much happiness and success throughout your learning journey at St Joseph’s Memorial.
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
I am very excited to be a part of the St Joseph’s Memorial School Community. Thank you to the parents who have already made me feel so welcome. I look forward to building a strong partnership with families in my time here.
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