2023 Week 1 Term 1
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Welcome to the 2023 School Year!
Dear Parents
We are delighted to welcome our established families and look forward to introducing everyone to new families in our next Newsletter. Monday 6 February 2023 sees the official start of ‘big school’ for our Kindergarten students. We cannot wait to welcome our Kindergarten parents, outside the Kindergarten classrooms on such a special day. A welcome morning cuppa will be held outside the Ogilvie Hall for those who would like to meet and catch up.
Thank you to all who booked into the MAI and Best Start testing days this week. These assessments form the basis of planning and programming for targeted Numeracy and Literacy, teaching and learning. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to have your children attend these days and thank you for your support. Please be assured that if your child missed their times for the MAI testing they will be assessed at school over the coming weeks.
UPDATING OF PERSONAL DETAILS
It is important that you advise the school Office 6585 1745 of any changes in details especially family updates, home address/email, address/phone numbers, pick up and drop off or medical updates. A message was forwarded to families as an Operoo note. If your require assistance, please email the Office. waup@lism.catholic.edu.au
Professional Learning Days
On Friday and Monday, we had the usual time to gather as a Staff on our Pupil Free days. Our teachers dived in boots and all to ensure the planning and professional learning for the year are on track and to make 2023 another great year at St Joseph's School.
Your children are in safe hands, as we begin a fresh year with a re-energised and positive group of professionals focussed on learning and teaching here at St Joseph's school.
All the very best to everyone for the year ahead. We look forward to working closely and collaboratively with all our families. May the road ahead be calm and fruitful for all.
School Fees
School Fee statements for Term 1, 2023 will arrive home next week. Direct Debits will automatically commence as of Monday 6 February 2023. If you wish to pay your fees via the Direct Debit system, please contact the school Office 6585 1745.
If you already use a Direct Debit payment plan and your family circumstances have altered, it is important for you to make contact with the Office. A child from your family may have entered High School, reducing the number of children attending our school or you have a child enrolled in Kindergarten adding a child for the number attending from your family. These changes impact the amount required for payment.
Peace be with you
Brendan Kiely
Principal
Term 1 - 2023
Kindergarten commence - Monday 6 February 2023
Term 1 last day – Thursday 6 April 2023
| Term 1 Week 2 | ||
| Monday | 06/02/2023 | Kindergarten Begin |
| Tuesday | 07/02/2023 | Eucharist & Reconciliation note to go home |
| Friday | 10/02/2023 | Polding Summer Sports Trials |
| Saturday | 11/02/2023 | Our Lady of Sorrows Feast Day |
| Term 1 Week 3 | ||
| Monday | 13/02/2023 | National Apology Day |
| Whole School Write K - 6 | ||
| Thursday | 16/02/2023 | P & F Meeting 6PM - All Welcome |
| Friday | 17/02/2023 | Altar Server Training |
2023 - Term 1
CANTEEN COMMENCES
TRADING ON MONDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2023
NORMAL TRADING DAYS WILL REMAIN
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY
Canteen Coordinator, Renate Pope is excited to welcome the lovely Canteen volunteers and equally excited to welcome some new Kindergarten parents to the team.
Please view the attached Canteen Roster - it is subject to change through out the Term. Please keep an eye out the Newsletter regarding changes and inform Renate if you become unavailable.
Back to School Vouchers
Unfortunately the Catholic Schools Office decided that the Lismore Diocesan Schools are not taking part with this program.
The vouchers are valid until 30 June 2023 and can be used for purchases of school shoes, stationery, technology and more.
Price Increase
Due to distributors continued price increases a small price rise on some of our Canteen and Uniform Shop items has taken place. We continue to keep our prices as low as possible for our families.
Thank you for your understanding.
Hello all 
We hope you had a lovely holidays and are catching some of the tennis
on the TV at the moment.
Our Term 1 after school kids classes start next week! If you haven't
booked in year, please do so
We also want to extend a warm welcome to the Port Macquarie Tennis
Club family for all of our new players from our open day sessions,
holiday camps, and new members from over the holidays!
We look forward to seeing you around the club in 2023 
Kind Regards,
The PMTC team