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We have had a busy start to Term 2! It has been great to see students returning to school very settled and ready to learn.
Catholic Schools Week
We are pleased to be celebrating Catholic Schools Week next week and the amazing work our students and teachers do everyday. This is a timely way to celebrate Catholic education and all that we have to be proud of. Next week classrooms will be open on Wednesday between 9:15 am and 10 am (after the Mother’s Day breakfast and prior to the Year K/1 Prayer Service). We hope to see you there!
Roofing Works
A transformation occurred over the school holiday period, with the hall/ tuckshop and upper classroom roofs and guttering being completely replaced! This has made a big difference aesthetically and was a mammoth task to complete over the two week period.
School Photo Day Reminder
Tuesday 6th May has been booked for our annual school photo day. Please make a note of this in your diaries and ensure students are wearing their correct full winter school uniform on the day. Photo slips have been sent home to families. These need to be returned prior to school photo day.
ANZAC Day - Tuesday 25th April
Thank you to all students and families who
represented our school proudly at the Grenfell ANZAC Day Services. This is always a significant event. Our School Captains Charlie and Callum read tribute poems at both services, and laid a wreath. They are to be commended on the way in which they conducted themselves. The students also got a thrill to see the Australian Air Force Hercules aircraft fly overhead. It is always wonderful to see our younger generation acknowledge and pay their respects to those who served and those who are still serving.
New Family Welcome
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new students Mac and Noah, and their families, who have joined our school community. We hope that your experience with us is positive and fruitful and we are pleased to have you both.
Children’s Crossing Reminder
Please be reminded that children’s crossings are part-time crossings. They usually operate during school zone hours, and at other approved times and locations. When a children’s crossing is operating, it is marked by red/ orange flags at both sides. When you see the flags, you must slow down and stop before the white stripes or ‘Stop’ line to give way to pedestrians. If the flags are not displayed, it is not operating as a children’s crossing.
Western Region Cross Country
Western Region Cross Country will be held in Batlow on Friday. Ms Washbrook will be supervising on the day. Please check the Compass Event for further details. We wish our runners all the best!
School Athletics Carnival
The annual athletics carnival will be held in Week 3, Thursday 15th May at the Henry Lawson High School. Further information and times will be shared via Compass in the coming week!
Swimming Championships
The St Joseph’s Primary School relay team returned to Homebush at the end of term 1 to compete against other small schools across the state. They swam a terrific race, swimming their best time yet! They came fifth in their heat. The St Joseph’s School community are incredibly proud of their determination and achievement. From all reports it was an amazing experience for the students and their families.
Winter Uniform
A reminder that as students return in Term 2, they are expected to be wearing their full winter uniform. Please ensure all clothing items are labelled with your child's name. This includes light blue sleeved shirts, navy trousers for boys and/or navy skirts and stockings for girls. In addition to ties.
Mother’s Day
We would like to thank the hardworking School Community Council members for organising the Mother’s Day Breakfast, Raffle and Stall. We hope all Mother’s/ Mother figures are spoilt next Sunday!
Music Tutoring
Class music lessons for 2/3/4 will take place this term.
In relation to individual lessons, it is not too late to enrol your child if they are interested in learning an instrument.
Please visit the following link to do so: https://www.youngrc.nsw.edu.au/enrolment-neworchange
Important Dates
Please keep an eye on our Calendar for all the important dates we have planned so far this term. The school calendar is available electronically both through the school website (calendar tab - https://sjpsgrenfell.schoolzineplus.com/calendar) and on Compass.
We look forward to another fantastic term with you all. As always please contact us if you have any questions or queries.
Warm Regards,
Danielle McFarlane and Chelsea Harveyson
Dear Parents and Community,
We were all saddened to hear of the passing of Pope Francis. He was considered to be a pope ‘of the people’. Since his election as Pope on the 13th March 2013, Pope Francis has given so much hope to the Catholic Church and the world in general. He has been a Pope who has encouraged us to open ourselves more fully to the merciful love of Jesus. This is even reflected in his Papal Motto: "Lowly but chosen."
We are called to care and minister to the lowly, the poor, the forgotten. One of the ways in which we can do this is through the support of the organisation of St Vincent De Paul.
At school, this term, a ‘Mini-Vinnies’ group will be formed to guide our school in this important ministry.
What is Mini Vinnies?
Mini Vinnies empowers primary school students to become advocates within their school and local community by putting their values into action. Students meet regularly to learn about social justice issues, develop leadership skills and engage with the wider St Vincent de Paul Society.
What do they do?
Mini Vinnies members, with the guidance of teachers meet to discuss and raise awareness of social justice issues and organise ways to help others in need within their own school community and beyond. Mini Vinnies is also a great opportunity for students to reflect on the needs of those they want to help in their community, help shape compassion and understanding with their fellow students and share their passion to raise awareness about social justice issues.
Our Mini Vinnies group will meet every even week starting in Week 4, for a short time at lunch time each Wednesday.
May I request over the next few weeks that our parish and community offer prayers for Pope Francis. We pray too for the Church in this transition time.
Warm regards,
Loyola Best
Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)
Parish News: SACRAMENTS of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation
in 2025 (see below)
Next Week’s Readings: 3rd Sunday of Easter: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41; Psalm 29 (30) 2, 4-6, 11-13; Apocalypse 5: 11-14; John 21: 10-19
Mother’s Day Raffle
Our Mother’s Day raffle booklets have been sent home today. Be sure to purchase tickets!
The raffle will be drawn at the Mother’s Day Breakfast on Wednesday May 7. 
PRIZES
Glen Donald Estate - Olive Oil and Gift Hamper
Povey’s - $50 Voucher
Mel Martens - Jewellery
Tin Cupboard - $30 Gift Voucher
Paper Daisy Studio - $80 Everlasting Flowers
Chrome gift- Ladies Gifts
Blended Beauty - $50 Beauty Voucher
Unwind - $25 Voucher
Scope - Ladies Gifts
Bound Page - Novel
Beauty Spot - Beauty Gifts
The Cri - Bottle of wine and voucher
Pharmacy - Beauty Gifts
The Conron Store - Ladies Gifts
Wild Child - Beauty Packs
Jan Parlett - Ladies Gifts
The Natural Home Grenfell - Homeware Gift Pack
This is just a snap shot of some of the beautiful prizes kindly donated by our local businesses……. many more prizes to be added shortly.
