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Dear families and community members,
The countdown is on, only 17 more sleeps until Christmas, and isn’t it wonderful that we are being filled with joy as we prepare for Christmas, to celebrate and give thanks for the birth of Jesus. Experiencing joy through carols, Kris Kringle (Secret Santa), shopping for gifts, being good for elves, seeing Father Christmas and of course summer - it truly is a wonderful time of the year.
Christmas is a time of joy, but it also brings a message of hope. It has been another tough year for everyone, I will certainly remember my first message being to close the school!! Hopefully I don’t have to do that again, and I hope that 2022 will be a time that we can be together more.
There is no time like now to be hope filled and make opportunities of joy! Here in South Australia, we have been very fortunate, unlike a many others interstate and overseas. No matter what life brings us we can continue to bring joy through seizing opportunities to be people of hope – looking for positives in our lives and asking for help through prayer.
I have been blessed to be leading this wonderful St Joseph’s school community for just 6 months. In this time, I have met many – still learning all those names! A bit of a holiday project! I would like to thank you for welcoming me, particularly the school Board, P&F and Staff who have taken time to share ‘the ins and outs of St Joseph’s School’. I am grateful for all those who have volunteered to support St Joseph’s and our students. Your individual contributions are valued and enable so many opportunities for your children. I am still learning but inspired, and hope filled by what I see and most importantly a by the community of parents, parishioners, children, and staff, that are so committed to continuing to make St Joseph’s a great place to learn, play and thrive.
Tomorrow night we farewell our graduating year 6 students who are ready to begin their next stage of education at high school. Today the in the liturgical reflection the senior students used a favourite quote of mine from Saint Mary Mackillop of the Cross:
“Find happiness in making others happy.”
As the year 6’s venture to their new schools, full of hope, excitement, and a few nerves I remind you to remember Mary Mackillop, a person who had challenges but kept smiling and great things happened. Each of you have grown to be leaders in your own right. I wish you all the best and hope that you are confident in who you are and know you are ready for the next step – with a smile to help you find happiness and in doing so making others happy too.
As we reminisce on the year passed and plan for the year ahead, we took a moment at the Thanksgiving Liturgy to announce the award winners and student leaders for 2022. Congratulations to the following students. We are so proud of all you have achieved in your schooling so far, and are looking forward to seeing you excel even further in the coming year. The current year 6 student award winners will be announced at tonight's Graduation Dinner.
School Captains
Allegra Y
Joshua P
House Leaders
MacKillop Blue:
Liam M
Emily D
McCormack Red:
Miles L
Isla B
Tenison Gold:
Charlie R
Asha O
Eco Warriors
Kiara B
Andre P
Matthew S
Vasi C
Spirit Leaders
Eden L
Noah P
Oliver B
Georgia H
Music Captains
Arabella W
Mia D
Pastoral Care Award
Joshua P
Benoit G
Elsie P
Cashmere L
Community Service Award
Oliver B
Thomas B
Academic Award
Allegra Y
Lila W
Liam M
Charlie R
Sienna S
I take this opportunity to give thanks to the staff members who are leaving us and wish them all the best in where life takes them next. Some have been with us a short time, Tania Montin, Kate Mueller, Judy Reinboth and Adele D'Angelo. We thank them for all they have given us and we may continue to see them around our community.
Others have been a part of our community for longer.
Emma Begg - Emma has had a long-term connection with St Joseph’s as her children have also attended our school. Emma has contributed to the leadership team and successfully supported the implementation of a literacy intervention program and a phonic-based spelling and reading program. Emma has been a hard-working dedicated teacher and her knowledge and experience will be missed.
Josh Bratt - Josh has made a significant impact on the lives of students of St Joseph’s with his deep commitment to support their wellbeing. Josh has nurtured deep relationships with all he has met and his quick wit and playful nature will be missed. We wish you well as you take up your new role at St Brigid’s Catholic School, Evanston.
Kathy Hoile - Thank you Kathy for all of your hard work and dedication to support the students of St Joseph’s over many years. Your intimate knowledge of the community will be missed. We wish you all the best as you enter the next chapter of your life.
We also farewell a number of families who have been here for a long time, with the year 6’s moving off, but others who are moving for varied reasons. We wish you every blessing as you move to new communities and hope that you leave with some fond memories in your time at St Joseph’s School
I was disappointed not to be with the community at our Thanksgiving Liturgy to personally farewell. I have been rather unwell and in the current times, need to stay home! I would personally like to thank everyone for their support and welcome, I have really enjoyed leading the community and am excited about what the future holds. Over the holiday period, I hope you find joy and happiness by making others happy in this season of giving. Wishing you a Happy Christmas a safe and enjoyable break and I look forward to welcoming you back in 2022.
Kindest regards,
Jodie Higgins
Principal
Dear Families and Friends,
- Christine Farrugia, APRIM
5/6 Basketball
St Joseph's Kingswood Royals bow out in Regal style.
Our year 5/6 boys basketball team played their last game on Tuesday 30/11/21 at Wayville, in its current form. The team has been playing together over the last two years in Wayville year 5/6/7 division A competition, and consist of the following players:
- Bailey B
- Tyler H
- Xavier O
- Anthony O
- Zac P
- Sydney R
- Charlie R
- James S
The guys have consistently been competitive, playing the game with passion and zeal often against older and bigger opposition. They have represented St Joseph's Kingswood with pride, grace, unity integrity and the upmost sportsmanship.
As we say goodbye to our graduating team members; Anthony, Bailey, James, Xavier and especially Sydney and Tyler, (both who have represented St Joes boys basketball since year 2), To all the players, your incredible success has been a product of your hard work, dedication and committment to one another. It has been a honor to have coached you, and I couldn't be prouder of this team. I thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey. I wish you all the greatest success in all your future endeavours. We look forward to continuing next year with Charlie, Josh and Zac, and new team mates, boys the batton has been passed onto you.
For the record, the team finished on a high note last Tuesday, winning against Goodwood in a brilliant performance, 28 to 16. God bless to all. GO ROYALS!
- Coach Damien.
Congratulations Sydney Reemst
Sydney Reemst was recently selected in the State under 14 SA Metro basketball team, the team will compete in the State Championships in January.
Sydney also had an excellent day at the SACPSSA Athletics Carnival finishing first in all her events and winning the “Age Champion” medallion. Her results were:
1st 100m
1st 200m
1st High Jump
1st Baton Relay
Well done Sydney and best of luck in your future sporting endeavors.
2021 SCHOOL FEES
Thank you to all those families who have finalised their 2021 fees. Please email finance@stjk.catholic.edu.au if you need to discuss any outstanding amounts.
2022 FEE AGREEMENT FORMS
The 2022 Fee Agreement Form and paperwork is now available on SZAPP and should be completed this week. Even if you are continuing with the same payment option in 2022 please complete the new authorisation. Remember our fee structure includes a Low Fee option and we encourage any family that is facing financial challenges to make contact to discuss their individual situation.
OSHC ACCOUNTS are processed 2 weeks after the care is actually used, once the Child Care Subsidy has been deducted.
Please pay these accounts promptly so 2021 balances can be finalised. You can pay easily via Qkr!.
MACBOOKS – we will have a number of Macbooks for sale in January.
Staff Macbook Pro 2017 256G X 17 $450 each
Student Macbook Air 2015 128G X 30 $200 each
All the Macs FOR SALE will be wiped so if you purchase one you will be starting from scratch and have to add Office Etc.
Our IT Support person will prioritise preparing the new Macs for our 2022 Year 5/6 students so the old ones will not be available till Late Jan.
If you agree to buy the device then we take no responsibility for any issues. The devices will no longer be supported.
If you are interested in purchasing a Mac then please email finance@stjk.catholic.edu.au specifying which you are interested in. You will be placed on a list and contacted when the device is available.
Payment and collection will then be arranged.
2022 Year 5/6 Students will collect their new devices in Week 1 of school, after attending the Cyber Safety session.
Payment of the $220 Device charge will be required prior to collection. Further details about this will be available in the new year.
Students will be asked to provide their own 13” Hard Case for protection of the device and easy identification. A possible Christmas present?!
Anne-Marie Stanton
Finance Officer
And just like that, Term 4 is finished! Vacation care will be available from tomorrow, Thursday the 9th of Decmber to Friday the 17th of December, then stopping for a Christmas break and returning from Monday the 24th of January through to the beginning of Term 1 2022.
Although we will continue to see some families through Vacation Care, I would like to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year on behalf of the OHSC team. Wishing you all a relaxing holiday break!
- Vicky Wilson & OSHC Team
