2022 Week 10 Term 1

Special Easter Prayer

Thinking of you warmly and offering a prayer that Christ, our risen Saviour, whose love is everywhere, will grant you Easter gladness, a bright and joyful Autumn, and bestow upon you always, every good and perfect thing.
Amen

Dear Parents

This is the last day of Term 1. I take this opportunity to thank you for your support over the past term, as we navigated our way through ever changing situations. COVID has taught me that as a community, we are resilient and flexible.

As I visit classrooms and spend time on the playground, I also see how much our students are thriving and enjoying school, for this I would like to thank the wonderful teaching staff and Office staff for all you do everyday creating a positive and beautiful environment for our children to learn.

Thank you also, to our students, your enthusiasm, laughter and fun, are the essence of our community. A special thank you to our two Assistant Principal's, and for your support of me over the past Term, I could not have done it without you!

As we approach Holy Week. I invite you, to one or all of the Masses in the school's parish church - Our Lady of Lourdes. To join in the celebration of Easter and thank God for his sacrifice of dying on the cross before his Resurrection at Easter to give the gift of eternal life.

May you all have a very Blessed Easter and I look forward to your return next Term to the many school happenings that will be taking place.

Peace be with you

Brendan Kiely

EASTER HAT PARADE WAS A GREAT SUCCESS

Holy Week 2022 Programme

Palm Sunday
Vigil Mass	Saturday 9 April 2022, 6.00 pm	OLOL Wauchope
Sunday Masses	Sunday 10 April 2022, 7.30 am	OLOL Wauchope
Holy Thursday	Thursday 14 April 2022, 7.00 pm	OLOL Wauchope
Good Friday	Friday 15 April 2022, 10.00 am	OLOL Wauchope
	Stations of the Cross
Good Friday	Friday 15 April 2022, 3.00 pm	OLOL Wauchope
	Passion Celebration
Holy Saturday	Saturday 16 April 2022, 7.00 pm Easter Vigil	OLOL Wauchope
Easter Sunday	Sunday 17 April 2022, 7.30 am	OLOL Wauchope

Catholic Schools Week

Theme: "Community, Care, Compassion"

Catholic Schools Week (CSW), 2022 will take place in Week 2, Term 2,  Monday 2 - Friday 6 May 2022. This year's theme "Community, Care, Compassion" echoes the broader mission of Catholic schools within the Diocese of Lismore CWS provides opportunities for all students to experience life to the full in caring and compassionate school communities. It is particularly pertinent at this challenging time for our Diocese and the world.

Flood Appeal Success

AFTER EVERY STORM COMES A RAINBOW

On Wednesday, St Joseph's students gathered to raise funds and support the flood-affected community of Lismore. The school lit up in an array of colours, with mini stalls operated by our leaders at lunchtime and a meal deal available from our Canteen!!

The students were lucky enough to have a call from St Mary's Primary School, Casino, which opened their eyes to the devastation and outcome of the recent weather events.

Flood Appeal raised much needed funds for the flood appeal.

• P & F Easter Raffle
• Hot Dog Meal Deal
• Donations
• Stores

The P & F are to be congratulated as the raffle raised $1500 alone.  We are still receiving donations and finalising the final tally.  Funds will be transferred over the next few days.

Thanks to the Mission Team as well as all staff for coordinating such a special day.

SCHOOL FEES

For families who pay School Fees via our Direct Debit payment option, please be reminded that fee collection will remain active throughout the holidays.

Ensure funds are available for collection.

Tuesday 5 April 2022 Hanz Herrera celebrated becoming Australian Citizen

Congratulations and you are a most welcome citizen

DAY 1 TERM 2 - SUMMER UNIFORM

CHANGE OVER DATES FOR WINTER UNIFORM

Change over dates for 2022 winter unform are listed below.

Our Uniform Shop is well stocked and taking orders for winter uniform via Flexischools.

TRANSITION WEEKS - SUMMER OR WINTER UNIFORM

Monday 9 May - Friday 20 May 2022

(Week 3 & Week 4, Term 2)

FULL WINTER UNIFORM

Monday 23 May 2022

Child Protection Policy and Procedures

Children and young people have a fundamental right to grow, develop and feel safe in environments which are free from violence, exploitation and harm. The Catholic Schools Office Lismore has clear expectations that all students within Catholic systemic schools in the Diocese of Lismore will be protected from all forms of harm including sexual, physical and psychological harm as well as ill-treatment and neglect.

The Catholic Schools Office and Catholic systemic schools in the Diocese have certain responsibilities and expectations to ensure the safety and protection of children in their care, including supporting measures to ensure that children and young people will be taught how to protect themselves, and to seek help if they are concerned about their safety. Consistent with its mission and values, and in compliance with its legislative obligations, the Catholic Schools Office Lismore strives to ensure children in its care are safe and secure. Implementing a variety of practices that reduces potential risk forms part of our strategy to build child safe communities.

This policy sets out the expectations required of employees in the Catholic Schools Office and in Catholic systemic schools of the Diocese. This document is to also inform and remind employees engaged or employed in Catholic systemic schools in the Diocese of Lismore of the standards of behaviour, duties, obligations and other requirements that must be adhered to when working with children.

A range of checks and undertakings are required for people who work for or provide services to Catholic Education in the Diocese of Lismore.

Please follow the link to our website to for full information on the CSO Child Protection Policy & Procedures and Mandatory Reporting -  http://www.wauplism.catholic.edu.au/policies

For further information, please visit -

https://education.nsw.gov.au/student-wellbeing/child-protection/mandatory-reporting