Several families in our community have welcomed new additions over the holidays. We congratulate Ibrahim, Zainab and family on the birth of a baby boy, Charlotte C and family on the birth of a baby boy and Justin and Francesca and family on the birth of a baby girl. We ask God’s blessings upon these families and their new babies.
Welcome to our new Preschoolers and Receptions
Preschool: Alby, Aluel, Angelo, Ariana, Azaiah, Elio, Evelyn, George, Guneet, Hannah, Harrison, Jayden, John, Jugaadh, Michael, Norah, Olive, Valentina, Zane and Zevia.
Receptions: Aaksh, Adit, Anthony, Arthur, Ayaan, Charlotte, Eric, Grace, Henry F, Henry N, Jack, Jacob, Joshua, Judd, Lewis, Malona, Oliver, Owen, Pauline, Sienna, Vivien and Zac.
We also welcome new students joining us in the other classes: Sofia in Year 1, Aron in Year 2, Aurora in Year 3, Sonila in Year 4, Emmaline in Year 4 and Leandra in Year 6.
Joining our staff this year is:
Ms Seva Maitianos – Leader of Religious Education
Ms Jemma O’Neil – Year 5/6 teacher
Mr Zaid Nasser – Year 3 /4 teacher
Ms Leah Wilkey – Classroom Support
Shani Wallace-Groves - Counsellor
Our other key focus this year will be Mathematics. Our NAPLAN Mathematics results have shown a decline over the past few years, and this has caused us to review our approach, routines and interventions. Again, we started this focus in earnest during our January professional learning days working with Deborah Hansen from the Catholic Education Office who will be supporting us through the year to embed agreed practices and build consistency with the structure and approach of our Mathematics learning across the school.
We know the best way to make an impact in these two areas is engage in professional learning deeply and early enough in the year to make a difference to our teaching and learning programs. To do this, we will require further dedicated learning time, and this will take place on Friday 8 March which will be a Pupil Free Day. This is the Friday before the Adelaide Cup long weekend and some families may be able to have an extra long weekend at that time. If not, OSHC will be available for the day.
By way of reminder, it is our expectation that:
Many thanks,
Marianne Farrugia
A warm welcome to the new school year. I am excited to be a part of the St Joseph’s School community for 2024. It has been delightful to meet and speak with the many children who beam with enthusiasm when telling me what they love about St Joseph’s School. I look forward to meeting the rest of the school community, so please come and introduce yourself.
Celebrating the incredible generosity of our St. Joseph’s School community, we have received heartfelt thanks from St. Vincent de Paul Society, Mary MacKillop Today, and Catholic Mission for your generosity last year for our various fundraising efforts. Your impactful contributions make a difference, embodying the spirit of compassion and kindness.
Today we celebrated Mass as a whole school community. What a privilege it was to be able to gather and welcome in a new year of learning. We prayed that 2024 be a year where our actions illuminate the world, making it a better and brighter place for all and that we may be a source of kindness and joy, spreading the light of love and compassion to everyone we meet.
Fr Lancy will be completing his time as Parish Priest with us at the beginning of February and taking up the role of Dean and Administrator of the Cathedral. We had the opportunity to thank him for his service and dedication to our faith at our Staff Mass earlier in January. His guidance has blessed us all with spiritual fulfilment and love, we wish Father Lancy all the very best in his new role.
A gentle reminder that nominations for children to celebrate the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and Eucharist are now due. Please email me at seva.maitianos@sjsh.catholic.edu.au or come into the front office to see me if you would like to nominate your child or seek clarification about our Sacramental program.
On Sunday 25th February at 9.00am our school staff are celebrating our Commissioning Mass at Sacred Heart Church, 252 Port Road, Hindmarsh. This Mass is being celebrated to commission the work that our school staff will undertake this year on behalf of our St Joseph’s School Community. It also provides a fantastic opportunity to continue to strengthen our school and Parish relationship. An invitation is warmly extended to all families to join us for this important mass.
We are looking forward to celebrating Class Masses and Liturgies. Further information will be shared once details are confirmed.
On Tuesday the 13th February we will be celebrating Shrove Tuesday with pancakes. Every child from Preschool to Year 6 will receive a pancake if they would like one. We are asking for a gold coin donation for Project Compassion. There will be a gluten free option available, if your child need’s this option, please email me your child’s name and class at seva.maitianos@sjsh.catholic.edu.au in order that we can cater accordingly. Your support with cooking pancakes will be greatly appreciated. Please refer to the Audiri notification for more details.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of 40 days of Lent. Ash Wednesday is observed by having the mark of the cross made on our forehead with ashes. The ashes are made from the blessed and burnt Palm branches from the previous Palm Sunday. The sign of the cross symbolises repentance before God and is also a reminder that God is gracious and forgiving to all who seek to open their hearts to change.
Our school community will begin the season of Lent by receiving the ashes at our school Liturgy on Ash Wednesday. You are invited to join us on Wednesday 14th February at 9am in the school hall.
Don't forget nominations close today! Don't miss out! Remember, if there aren'y enough players or a volunteer coach, we can't play 😕
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As the new school year starts so does the 2024 After School Sport Seasons.
If your child is are keen to play in any of the sports below, please click on and complete the consent and permission forms below.
NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON Wednesday 7th February, DON'T MISS OUT.
Click on the links below to sign up to each sport:
Available in Terms 1 - 4
🏀 2024 Basketball Season 1 | Rec - Year 6
🏏 2024 Cricket Season 1 | Years 2-6
🏐 2024 Netball Season 1 | Years 2-6
🏐 2024 Volleyball Season 1 | Years 3-6
Available in Terms 2 & 3
⚽ 2024 Soccer Season | Rec - Year 6
🏉 2024 AFL Season | Year 2 - Yr 6
✅ Registrations now open
The first game will begin in Week 4 - so to help us with registrations, we ask if families can complete the form by Wednesday 7th February.
For students who wish to continue or sign up for instrumental lessons in 2024, please complete the following form and read through the Instrumental Program Conditions of Learning for further information.
🧑 Open to students in Reception to Year 6
Families who expressed interest late in 2023 with intentions to start in 2024, could we please ask that you complete a new form for our records.
Click here to register for our Instrumental Program
🤔 Have a question?
Contact our Performing Arts Coordinator, Reanna Arthur, rart@sjsh.catholic.edu.au
This digital form outlines guidelines for responsible and safe technology use within our school.
👉 This consent form needs to be completed for all children in Preschool to Year 6 (incl. students with a BYOD device). Click here to access the consent form.
❗️Important: your child will not be able to use a school device until this form has submitted.
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📤 Submission: Return the signed consent form at your earliest convenience, online form submissions are due by Friday 9th February 2024.
✉️ If you have any questions, please contact Maria Apostolou, mapo@sjsh.catholic.edu.au
At St Joseph’s Hindmarsh, learning is co-constructed and dynamic. Learners are encouraged to IMAGINE, DISCOVER and CREATE and to make meaningful connections with their world.
As capable learners they are given opportunities to develop capabilities that build their confidence and skills to engage with the curriculum and ACHIEVE excellence.