St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Wandal Newsletter

It’s time to review the Media Consent you have provided for your child. You would have completed the Media Consent at the time of enrolment and quite possibly haven’t updated it since. We require every family to update this consent in Parent Lounge. The consent covers four elements:

1. External Displays, Website and Promotional material for School, RCE and Queensland Catholic Education Commission. 

2. Social Media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) for School, RCE and / or the Queensland Catholic Education Commission. 

3. In local, regional and state media outlets representing the School

4. I/we consent to the school sharing my/our personal information (limited to name, address, telephone numbers, occupation) to its associated supporting groups (e.g. Parents & Friends' Association, Parents Network and sporting and cultural support groups), and my son’s/daughter's details to the – School Past Pupils’ Association when he/she leaves the school, if applicable. 

You may answer Yes on No to each question. Your consent does not have to be the same for each element. Families are required to log in to Parent Lounge accounts and update these. Please see the included step-by-step instructions to assist with this process.

If you’re having problems with Parent Lounge, please contact the office for assistance (49948230.)

This Friday, the P and F are holding a morning meeting. We hope this may provide an opportunity for more families to come along and listen to what is being shared. The P and F welcome all families in the school to join in and be involved in the life of the school. Please join us at 8:00 am in the Library.

The School Board is a collaborative ministry that works in an advisory capacity with the Principal to promote, advance and improve the vision and mission of the school. The School Board has a number of roles and responsibilities that can enhance and strengthen the partnership between families and the school. The School Board seeks to promote the Catholic Ethos of the school in partnership with the parish and wider community. The members of the Board are generous people from our community who are willing to share their gifts, talents and leadership as guided by The Model Constitution for Catholic Education Boards in the Diocese of Rockhampton. Over the coming weeks, we will introduce you to our School Board and share a little about each of them.

 Have a great week

 Mrs Bernadette Brennan

This week a group of candidates and a small contingent of students from St Joseph’s Wandal received the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Joseph’s Cathedral. We continue to pray for these candidates and their families as they prepare for their First Holy Communion.

Next week several activities are planned to celebrate Catholic Education Week. Be sure to pop in and view the class window or hallway displays that highlight the importance of Catholic Education Week. We invite the Saint Joseph’s Wandal school community to join in the celebrations with us.

On Monday at 8.35 am next week, we will gather in the Hall to begin the day with a special prayer celebration led by Year 4 Gold.

Please click on the link for a timetable of upcoming events for our students and community.

We had a very successful three days in Yeppoon last week. Our students played with great spirit and developed their skills over the carnival. We greatly appreciate the staff who trained before and after school in preparation. 

The Vision Screening nurse will be visiting 25 July.  Forms have been previously sent home and are now past due.  If you wish to take part in this free service please lodge an online application with this link.