From the Principal

Cynthia reflects on the Easter Liturgy and updates us with information about the Sacramental Programme, Class Masses and the Moore Street Centre for Homeless Men - Soup Run later this term ..... 

Phil Testa reports for the first meeting of the 2019 School Board  .....

How much alfoil can we collect and recycle, well check out this photo!

Come and see the foil collection on display in the library next week.

A Class winner to be announced soon.

Thankyou to the school community for supporting our Easter Egg Foil Challenge and taking an important step in recycling.

Alessia, India, Lucy, Monique, Damien, Levi and Lewis

Walk Safely to School Day  -  Friday 17th May 2019

For more information  .....

The Top Yard gates will be closed on Wednesday afternoons .....

Our Sincere Sympathy is extended to the Mazzarolo family, Andrew, Lucy & Chelsea (6FC), following the passing of Lucy's mother, Christine, before the Holidays.  May Christine Rest in God's Peace.

Playgroup is an exciting program for your child run by qualified staff.  Come along and join us every Wednesday morning from 8.45am to 10.45am throughout the school term.

Winter Netball games for the weekend 4th & 5th May 2019 .........

Local Community Notices:

• Free parenting seminar - The secrets of raising beautifully behaved children - Parenting SA
• Free public talk by Dr Nicole Archard Principal, Loreto College - Why a Girls' School?
• Dr Michael Carr-Gregg presented by Christian Brothers College

For more information about the above notices .....

Term Two

Fri 10 May               9am Assembly

Mon 13 May            Confirmation Workshop 1. -  4.30pm  &  5.45pm 

14-17 May                 NAPLAN

Wed 22 May            Year 5 Excursion - ACHPER Leadership Program

Fri 24 May               9am Assembly

Sun 26 May             National Sorry Day

Mon 27 May            Confirmation Workshop 2. - 4.30pm  &  5.45pm 

27-31 May               National Reconciliation Week

3-7 June                  Catholic Education Week

Wed 5 Jun               World Environment Day

Fri 7 Jun                   9am Assembly

Mon 10 Jun              Queen’s Birthday – Public Holiday

Thu 13 Jun              Catholic Schools Athletics Carnival - (Section B -  Yrs. 4-7) 

Mon 17 Jun             Confirmation Workshop 3. - 4.30pm  & 5.45pm

Fri 21 Jun                9am Assembly

Mon 1st Jul              First Eucharist Workshop 1. - 4.30pm  &  5.45pm

Thu 4 Jul                 Catholic Schools Netball Carnival ( Yrs 5-7) 

Fri 5 Jul                  Green & Gold Day – Term Ends 3pm

Angela updates Childrens University for Term 2 .....

Save the date:

The St Joseph's School Tranmere Quiz Night  "Wide World of Sports" is just around the corner on Saturday 15th June 2019.  There's more ........

Congratulations to two of our families who have had babies in the past month ........... 

Reading a book to your child is a wonderful bonding experience for you both, and it is very educational.

Reading to your child does not always have to involve a book. In fact, if you make the most of the writing you see on signs, posters and food packets, you will find opportunities to read to your child every day.

You are your child’s very first teacher and through your voice your child learns different words and sounds, which will help them with speech and reading.

Listening to you read helps them with their memory, concentration and comprehension.

Here are our tips on how best to read a book to your child:

1. Pick a time to read that suits your routine. Reading a book does not have to occur at bedtime, although reading with your child is a great way to help them settle down for bed.
2. Choose a book to enjoy with your child. Young children appreciate vibrant coloured illustrations with lots of characterisation. If they are old enough, let them choose the book they would like you to read.
3. Read the book to your child, and make sure to put plenty of variations in your voice for different characters and events. The sillier you can be with voices, the better.
4. Change the pace of your voice depending on what is happening in the book. For example, if the character is sleepy, speak in a slower voice. If the character is in a hurry, talk faster.
5. Use book reading to really interact with your child. Ask open-ended questions like, ‘Who is the biggest, the cat or the mouse?’; ‘Why do you think the cat is frowning?’ and ‘What do you think is going to happen next?’.

Enjoy your special reading time together!