Mission & Learning at Joey's
FATHER'S DAY LUNCH & PLAY
YEAR 6 ENTREPRENEURS ARE IN BUSINESS!
This term, our Year 6 students have embarked on an exciting entrepreneurial journey with the $20 Boss program. This innovative initiative challenges each student to design and launch their very own mini-business with a starting investment of just $20.
Currently, our young business people are in the preparation stages, working diligently to brainstorm, design and create their unique products. The program is an incredible opportunity for students to apply mathematical concepts like profit, loss and investment in a real-world context. They're learning firsthand how these financial principles work as they plan their budget and pricing strategies.
The hard work will culminate in a market stall later in the term, where students will have the chance to sell their products. It's a fantastic opportunity for them to experience the full business cycle from creation to sales. To drum up interest, students will also be developing their own advertising campaigns.
More information on purchasing $20 Boss coupons coming soon!
Thank you to Mrs Clay for her co-ordination of this great opportunity for our students.
YEARS 3 & 4 HAT HEAD EXCURSION
Our Year 3 and 4 students enjoyed a fantastic excursion to the Hat Head National Park this week, where they had the opportunity to delve into the local environment, discovering a variety of native plants and animals and learning about the importance of this area. Thank you to Mrs Tolman, Mrs Tarrant, Mrs Duncan, Mrs Dillion, Mrs Chambers, Miss Shirley, Mr Michael and Mrs Lawrence for your coordination of the event.
ICAS ASSESSMENTS
Congratulations to all participants!
BOOK WEEK 2025
Our school came alive with the magic of literature for Book Week! The festivities kicked off with our much-loved Book Week Parade, which saw students and staff alike dressed up as their favorite book characters. The creativity on display was truly fantastic, from classic heroes and villains to characters from new and exciting stories.
Following the parade, students dived into a day of Book Week rotations that brought different stories to life. They explored a variety of activities across the school, working with different teachers, designed to engage their minds and hands. Some students got messy creating their own clay monsters, inspired by fantastical tales. Others delved into ancient worlds by learning a new language and crafting coded scrolls. Throughout the rest of the week students enjoyed the challenge of a school-wide scavenger hunt with a book theme.
The day also featured a fun guessing competition, where students used clues from a teacher's favorite place to match a description to a specific book and a staff member. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the joy of reading and to see how books connect us all.
A huge thank you to our MC’s Mrs Clay and Mrs Fraser, as well as the Book Week committee Mr Barron, Mrs Daley, Mrs Heggerty, Mrs Bryant and Mrs Rowe.
KEMPSEY SPEECH & DRAMA EISTEDDFOD
PARENT TEACHER LEARNING CONVERSATIONS
Thank you to all our families who attended the Parent-Teacher Learning Conversations this term. These meetings were a wonderful opportunity for us to connect, share insights, and discuss the progress of our students across all key areas.
The conversations provided a valuable chance to touch base on individual learning goals, as well as broader faith and wellbeing goals. This collaborative approach ensures we are all working together to support each student's development.
If you missed out on these conversations please feel free to make contact with your class teacher in the via Compass Connect or email.
TEACHER ASSISTANT/CANTEEN LADIES APPRECIATION WEEK
This coming week we are thrilled to celebrate Teacher Assistant/Canteen Ladies Appreciation Week! This is a special time to recognise the incredible work and unwavering dedication of our Teacher Assistants and Canteen Helpers.
Our staff are the unsung heroes of the school, playing a vital role in supporting our students' learning and well-being every single day.
JOEY'S JUNIORS TRANSITION PROGRAM
Commencing Week 8
We’re excited to announce that our Joey’s Juniors Transition Program will begin in Week 8! This program is designed to provide children preparing for school with a variety of engaging social and educational experiences in a fun, structured environment. It also gives them the opportunity to become familiar with our school setting and daily routines, helping to build confidence and ease the transition into primary school.
We look forward to welcoming our future students as they begin their journey with us!
COMBINED SCHOOL MASS AT ST PAULS COLLEGE
St Joseph's joined together with students and staff from across our campuses for Mass at St Paul's College at the Mercy Centre on August 15th to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption. This important event in our Church’s calendar was made even more special by joining together to mark and observe this day in a combined schools Mass.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Attention Parents of Yr 3 Students
Confirmation Commitment Mass, 9:30am, Friday 19th September, 2025.
As parents and caregivers, we ask that you support your child’s preparation by talking with them about the Sacrament of Confirmation, nurturing and building their understanding of the Sacrament and how it strengthens their faith through confirming the promises that were made at their Baptism.
FOLLOWED BY:
The Sacrament of Confirmation
Monday 22nd September 2025, 5:30pm
Macleay Valley Catholic Parish Church, Kempsey.