After 40 days of Lent, a time of preparation and reflection, the Easter season, which last 50 days, provides an opportunity for Christians to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and his time with the apostles, helping them to prepare to share the Good News of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection before sending them the gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. In John’s Gospel, Jesus greets the disciples after his resurrection with the words ‘Peace be with you’ and I wish all in our community the peace Jesus wishes for us in the Easter season.
Last week our students presented and engaged in commemorations of the events leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection. These moving liturgies provided us with an opportunity to reflect and pray and I thank Seva Maitianos, our RE leader, our teachers and students, for their preparation of these event.
Upon our return to school on Tuesday, Fr Santhosh and our Year 1/2 team lead us through a beautiful Mass to celebration the resurrection of Jesus.
On Saturday March 23 we opened our school to the wider community for our Come and Play Day. It was wonderful to meet prospective families, as well as those who have already made an enrolment application to our school, who came along to get a sense of our school community in an informal setting.
Days like there do not ‘just happen’ they take organisation and support. For current families, your presence on the day was appreciated - we cannot be a community without you. Thanks to Maria Apostolou and Jasmine Zawitkowski for their organisation, Andrea Boseley and Helen Venizelou for volunteering their time along with many staff members (and some partners) who assisted on the day.
Week 11, Term 1 & Week 1, Term 2
As per your feedback to our uniform review last year, we are introducing a one week phase-in period to the changeover of uniform that usually occurs at the beginning of Term 2. In accordance with the weather, students can wear either the summer or the winter uniform in Week 11 (next week) and in Week 1 next term. Winter uniform must be worn on formal school uniform days from Week 2 Term 2.
Good luck to 15 of our Year 3 – 6 students who have been preparing to attend the SACPSSA Swimming Carnival which will take place tomorrow at the SA Aquatic Centre in Oaklands Park. Thank you to Matthew Baird, who ensures our students have many opportunities to strive for selection and engagement in sporting carnivals. We know the following swimmers will represent our school well and strive to do their best –
Jada, Mackenzie, Zoe, Sadie, Ethan, Jack, Toby, Grace, Caterina, Ruby, Lotye, Amelie, Lucas, Bailey, Mitchell and Rocco.
At St Joseph’s School Hindmarsh, we have embraced the spirit of Easter, fostering a community filled with love, compassion, gratitude and kindness. We pray that you had a blessed Easter with your families. As we rejoice in the miracle of Easter, let us remember that Easter continues for 50 glorious days until Pentecost. During this time, we are reminded of the profound significance of Christ’s victory over death and the hope it brings to us all. As we journey through these 50 days of celebration, let us continue to embody the teachings of Christ spreading love everywhere we go and sharing our school’s motto “In All Things Love”. A warm thankyou to Father Santhosh and our Year 1/2 Team for leading us in celebrating our Easter Mass on Tuesday morning. May the blessings of this season be with you and your loved ones.
A sincere thank you to all students and families who have returned the Project Compassion boxes to school. Thank you for your commitment to raising necessary funding to support the work of Caritas.
You are warmly invited to join our Parish in celebrating the Launch of the Centenary Year for Sacred Heart Church 1924 – 2024. Please refer to the invitation attached.
Please refer to the attached flyers from Children’s University for information about School Holiday activities and the Autumn School Holiday Challenge. Participate in these amazing activities to earn stamps on your passport. I will hand out passports as soon as they have been delivered.
Are you ready to show your true colours?!
👉 Come dressed in your favourite team colours on Thursday 2nd May (Term 2, Week 1)
Don't like footy? No problem! We want to see all the different sport teams you support! ⚽ 🏀 🏈 🎾 🏐 ⚾ 🏉
🍩 We will be celebrating the Showdown with donuts available for purchase via QKR for pre-orders only. Order before Friday 12th April (Week 11)
Get your sweet treat for $3.50, and maybe one to take home for mum/dad too?!
Donut options include:
🟥🟨🟦 Crows Themed Donut
⬛️⬜️🟦 Port Themed Donut
🟫🍫🟤 Chocolate Donut
🟩🟢❇️ Gluten Free Option
✴️ Bookings CLOSE: this Friday 5th April
📆 Vacation Care Dates
Open: Monday 15th April - Friday 26th April
Closed: Thursday 25th April (Public Holiday)
🕘 Operating Hours
Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 6.00pm
💰 Cost per Child
$65 - IN Day
$70 - INCURSION Day
$80 - EXCURSION Day
Childcare Subsidy will be applied for eligible families
🤔 How to Book into Vacation Care?
🤩 These holidays we have lots of FUN activities planned:
🎨 Mon 15th April - Plaster Fun Day
🍿 Tues 16th April - PJ & Movie Day
🧪 Wed 17th April - Excursion to Science Collective
🧁 Thurs 18th April - Baking Day
🎮 Fri 19th April - Electronic & Game Day
⛑ Mon 22nd April - First Aid Training
🏰 Tues 23rd April - Castle Capers (Inflatable Castle)
🦁 Wed 24th April - Excursion to Monarto Zoo
🚫 Thurs 25th April - ANZAC Day, Public Holiday
🎨 Fri 26th April - Craft Day
🆕 Using Vac Care for the first time?
Families using our service for the first time will need to complete an OSHC Enrolment process before care can be provided or bookings accepted. Come and speak to someone on the OSHC Team to learn more.
😊 If you have any questions please contact the OSHC team in person, via phone on 0408 809 107 or email oshc@sjsh.catholic.edu.au
PlayStart Soccer is Kicking Off on May 4/5 with our Term 2 program at Grange, Windsor Gardens, Mawson Lakes, Stonyfell and Unley Park. All Term 2 enrolments will get a chance to WIN a Family Pass to the May 31 Matilda’s game at Adelaide Oval.
Our program is for Boys and Girls aged 2-10 looking to gain new social and soccer skills all while having a blast with our fun weekly games….perfect for the awesome Autumn weather coming up!!
Enrolments can be done online at www.playstart.com.au or give us a call on 0401 410 465 to find out more/book a FREE trial session.
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.