18th to 24th August 2018

Girls Summer Uniform I would like to thank the Uniform Committee for their support and work around providing greater choice in regards to the girl’s summer uniform. Commencing this summer, the girls will be able to choose between;

1. The traditional summer dress, or 2. A pair of Midford shorts, or 3. A Midford skort

A blue Midford shirt, with a Peter Pan collar will be worn with either the shorts or the skort. Only the Midford short, skort and shirt is acceptable. The Midford uniform can be purchased from Robinson’s in Narrandera and a number of other outlets in the Riverina. As mentioned above, the girls (or their parents) can choose from the options outlined above. If the choice is the traditional summer dress, then that is fine. They do not need to wear the shorts or the skort. Aboriginal and Community Worker Yesterday I was on an interview panel for the selection of the Aboriginal and Community Worker for Griffith and Narrandera. We were very fortunate to have had a pool of high quality applicants. I am pleased to announce that the successful applicant for Narrandera was Nioka Dupond. Nioka expects to commence work at St Joseph’s in approximately 2 weeks.

Drumbeat I have received an unexpected number of applications for the Drumbeat Program. Therefore I have decided to run 2 groups to accommodate everyone who has applied to participate. The sessions will be conducted on Thursday and Friday during the children's lunch hour. I will facilitate the groups and Zuzana Crook will co facilitate.

Graeme Urquhart Principal

Week 5 Thursday 23rd August * Book Week Parade 9am * Bendigo Banking * School Disco Friday 24th August * Author Visit at Library

Week 6 Monday 27th August * Commonwealth Banking Tuesday 28th August * Commonwealth Banking Colouring competition due Wednesday 29th August * Michael Mangan Concert Thursday 30th August * Bendigo Banking Friday 31st August * Year 5 Jackie Murphy Netball

Other Important Dates Monday 3rd September * Little A’s visit Monday 3rd - Thurs 6th Sept * Year 6 Excursion Friday 7th September * Year 6 Jackie Murphy Netball Monday 10th - Tues. 11th Sept * Band Camp Friday 28th September * Last day of Term 3

ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL 85 Larmer Street NARRANDERA NSW 2700 PO Box 248 Telephone: (02) 6959 2238 Email: sjn-info@ww.catholic.edu.au Website: www.sjnww.org

22nd August 2018 NEWSLETTER 26/2018 Term 3—Week 5

Seeking Parent Volunteers for school disco supervision

Please advise school office which session you are available to help with.

Dinner provided for volunteers

mailto:info@sjnww.catholic.edu.au

RELIGION Words of Life Many of Jesus follower’s complained, “This teaching is too hard.” So he said to them, “Do you want to give up? The words I have spoken to you bring God’s life giving spirit.” But many did not believe and they turned back. He asked the twelve disciples, “Do you want to leave also?” Simon Peter answered, “Lord where would we go? You have the words that give eternal life.” Michael Mangan in Concert Michael Mangan concert is next Wednesday, thank you to those who have returned your notes and money, for those who have not yet returned the note, could you return it to the office as soon possible. The cost of the concert is $4.00. Altar Server Training Father Rafter is will be away on military duties from the 14th to 29th August. On his return we will begin altar server training for all those interested. Training will begin on Tuesday 4th September, children who wish to be involved need to have made their Communion. Please see Mrs Flynn if you have any questions. Father Rafter Father Rafter is away on army duty at the moment. If a priest is needed while he is away, please contact: Leeton Parish – 6953 2099

Ganmain Parish – 6927 6046 St. Michael’s Cathedral – 6921 2164 St Mel’s Parish Narrandera. Parish Adm: Fr Bradley Rafter Phone 02-6959-2080 Fax 6959-2323 Email: narranderaparish@gmail.com BANK DETAILS: BSB 633000 A/C126708338 MASS TIMES: Tue 5.30pm. Wed & Thur 7.30am. Fri 5.30pm Holy Hour Fri 4.30pm & 1st Sunday of month 3pm. Reconciliation: Fri 4.30 - 5.20pm. Sat 9.30 – 10am & 5 – 5.45pm Narrandera Sat. Vigil 6pm. Sun. 9.30am Grong Grong 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays 8am Galore 2nd & 4th Sundays 8am. Parish Secretary Kylie Moore Office Open: Thursday 9-3 MEN’S PRAYER GROUP: This Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre. We meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday. Julie Flynn Religious Co-ordinator

Leeton Eisteddfod

Last week at the Leeton Eisteddfod a large group of students performed in the instrumental sections. Stage 3 presented a mass percussion and vocal item called ‘Little by Little’. They said they ‘crushed it’ and they felt like they ‘blew the roof off the building’. Stage 3 received a highly commended award for their performance. The St Joseph’s Narrandera School Band won second place with ‘Galactic Episode’. The adjudicator commented on their good tuning and musicality. Fran Griffin, our flute tutor, entered the flute students into trio/duo groups and solos. The flute students did exceptionally well with all of the performers and Kyah, April and Zoe walked away with a first place in their trio. Kyah also placed 2nd place for her solo, and Zoe received a highly commended award. Another very successful event. Congratulations to all. From Mrs Walsh

Stage 3 have been asked to bring along a kitchen item that could be used to play as a musical instrument.

Old items that are no longer needed in your kitchen would be best as they will be drumming and striking them so it is

possible for them to get damaged. Please do what you can to assist your child in bringing

something in. Thanks. Mrs Walsh

To the following students celebrating their birthday over the coming week;

Brody Rombola, Jorja Davies, Jordan Tunks, Izaac Clark,

Amelia Ragen, Bellah Reilly & Zane Ragen

We hope you have a fantastic day!

AWARDS

Congratulations to the following students who received awards last week;

Year 6F: Maddie Fraser, Talon Davies-Botten, Isaac Kschenka & Schapelle Salucci

Year 6W: Ellie Hall, Liza Cuteri & Denis Oram

Year 5: Ella Heckendorf & Jorja Davies

Year 3/4O: Imogen Wooden & Aston Hammond

Year 3/4F: Mason Gordon & Leesa McBean

Year 3/4L: Taj deLegh & Madison Fitzgerald

Year 2: Jai Murphy, Sarah Hewitt & Byron Oehlmann

Year 1: Andrew Bonnett & Kaleb Stanley

Kinder: Sasha Quinn, Lexxis Cottom-Fuller & Max Smith

We are pleased to be able to advise the school community that we now

process the children’s school banking onsite. This makes for a quick and easy

deposit turnaround. Bank books are sent in on a Monday and will be returned the same day.

Book Week Parade

Kinder to Year 6 are invited to

come to school dressed as their

favourite book character.

Parents & friends are invited to

attend—All Welcome!

When: Thursday 23rd August

Where: School Hall

Time: 9.00am

Narrandera Shire Council - Call for Nominations – Section 355 /Advisory Committees Koala Regeneration Committee Arts and Culture Committee Bettering Barellan Committee Grong Grong Community Committee Railway Station Facilities Management Committee Lake Talbot Environs Advisory Committee Parks and Gardens Advisory Committee Stadium Advisory Committee Sports Facilities Advisory Committee Nomination forms available from Council Chambers and via Council Website https://www.narrandera.nsw.gov.au Nominations Close 31 August 2018 4pm

NARRANDERA JUNIOR SPRING TOWN COMP TO COMMENCE Wednesday boys competition & Thursday girls competition Competition will commence 5th & 6th September 2018 PLAYER NOMINATION NOW OPEN Please just comment child’s full name and year at school via the facebook page or message the same to Lee Longford on 0409 443 711 or email lee.longford@bigpond.com Cost are if state registration fees are due this comp Player