St Joseph's School, Waroona

Our Year 5's have been Keeping Australia Beautiful!

We are very grateful to be in such a supportive shire! Thank you Shire of Waroona

Congratulations to the latest recipients of grant funding from the Alcoa Waroona Micro Grants Fund.

Waroona Lions Club
Waroona Football & Netball Club
Croquetwest
Preston Beach Golf Club
Waroona Agricultural Society
St Joseph's School, Waroona

We’re very excited to see the six new projects and events come to fruition later this year.

If your community group would like to explore opportunities for grant funding, please visit waroona.wa.gov.au/grants for all the details on how to apply.

Congratulations to our latest recipient of the MJR Award - Mrs Fuller!
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Last year we had to put 'Josephine the bear' into hibernation due to too many cuddles. The school is very lucky to have our new bear 'Patrick' donated to us from Kobie in Year 5's grandmother. We thank you for your generosity.
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Back to Mrs Fuller;
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How did you feel when your name was announced?
I was shocked because I thought someone else from our community had been chosen this month. I felt so humbled that people thought I was a worthy recipient.
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Who is your hero?
The two most important ladies in my life, my Mum and my Nonna. They are a inspiration and an example of resilience in its truest form. I’m so thankful every day for them ♥️
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Why do you think you won the MJR award?
Reading through the blurb on my award it reminds me of lots of things I do for our school community, but they are things I do because I want to do them. I feel so lucky to be a part of this school community and hope that I am able to leave a mark on many students’ lives like my teachers did.
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What do you think about the award?
It’s lovely to recognise those people in our school community who embody the MJR spirit and it is fantastic that we have been doing it so long at our school. It’s nice to thank those who give to others.
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What is your favourite thing to do?
I love to spend time on our property with my family, my many macadamia trees, sheep, Staffy’s and of course Monty! Monty is my shadow when I am at home… when he’s not trying to make friends with the sheep!
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What is something you will do with Patrick the Bear, while he is with you?
Patrick told me that he’s going to hang in the year 5 classroom and the library when I’m teaching Art. Monty has been eyeing Patrick off for a cuddle (which is a no-no) so he’s in a high spot keeping an eye on all the great things happening in year 5!
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We are celebrating our wellness Dog Monty’s 2nd birthday on Thursday 9th March! To celebrate, we are having a free dress day (gold coin donation) and a donation drive for No Pup Cleft Behind. Nurse Kellie (and some extra special visitors) will be joining us in the undercover area at 8:50am as we celebrate.

Our Year 5 class will be channelling the 'Keep Australia Beautiful' campaign tomorrow by cleaning up all around the school grounds.
Families are encouraged to do the same around their homes and also embrace the very successful 'Containers For Change' program.
Every student will be bringing home a green bag for them to collect cans and bottles. If your child brings them into school, points will be allocated to their respective faction so make sure you support them in being kind to the environment!
If you already collect your bottles, did you know you can allocate them as a donation to the school by quoting our Scheme ID Number C10333294 next time you cash in!

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent for Catholics around the world. We begin our lenten journey by marking ourselves with ash. This ash is from burning the palms from Palm Sunday 2022.
Father Con reminded students the importance of Making Jesus real.

Available for students from the canteen window in the morning! Do not miss out!

Don't forget tonight's 'Back To School Night' for all parents.
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Are you needing help with connecting to your child's Seesaw App to be able to contact their teacher direct? This can be sorted tonight!
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Starts at 5:30 pm with awesome door prizes!
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One of our awesome staff members, Mrs Tressidder has had a book published!
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It tells the story of her family; her husband and son Brennel, out camping in the bush for kangaroo and bush adventures.
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We are lucky enough to have a copy here at school if any students would like to read it.
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Congratulations Jacinta!

Calling any parents or grandparents that are a bit crafty!
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The school would like to have some heat/wheat bags onsite for students to use when injured. If you know of anyone that can make these, please contact Mrs Brown in the office on 9782 6500.
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Congratulations girls!!

Congratulations to the U/13 girl’s team who went to country champs this weekend. They finished top of their pool undefeated in division 3. They played raining champs Collie in the final and finished the weekend runners-up. Well done.

Is your child born between 1 July 2019 - 30 June 2020?

They are eligible for Kindergarten in 2024 and also our awesome 'Jumping Joeys' 3 Year old Playgroup this year.

Jumping Joeys starts this Friday at 8:45am for 2 hours. Students are to bring their hat, bottle of water and a piece of fruit.

Application for both can be collected from the school office or downloaded from the website: https://www.stjoeswaroona.wa.edu.au/

Contact the school on 9782 6500 if you have any queries.

Our Pre Primary class borrowed their first book for the year from our Library.
They are very excited to take them home. Hopefully they can enjoy them being read before bedtime.

We have enough students to accommodate a tutor for both Guitar and Piano in 2023!
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There is still a couple of vacancies so if your child is interested in either of these instruments, please grab a note from the office ASAP to secure their spot.
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Lessons are one day a week during school hours onsite here at St Joseph's, Waroona
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How awesome is it that our students have this amazing opportunity to participate in the Mandurah Catholic College Music Program!
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And just like that, holidays are over!
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We would like to welcome all of our new families to the school community and hope parents make them feel welcome.
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A big Thank You to the local Caratti family for generously donating watermelon for our students to enjoy on their first week back!
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Welcome back for another amazing year!
Looking forward to seeing how much taller everyone is!

The holidays are nearly over!
The first day back for students is Wednesday, 1 February.
See you all then!

Congratulations to all involved in the 2023 Shire of Waroona Australia Day Awards this morning. The Waroona Lions Club and Leos did a spectacular job of breakfast!
Shout out to Alumni students Grace & Joshua from the Waroona Fire Brigade Cadets who helped with the flag raising.
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Congratulations to Jennifer Turner who gave us a very moving rendition in both English and Noongar. Who new she had such a beautiful voice?
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Congratulations to Lyn Della Franca on receiving the 2023 Shire of Waroona Meritorious Community Service Award 25 Years and Over. After 34 years working at our school, she is still very much missed.
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Congratulations to Alumni student Mathew Della Franca on receiving the 2023 Shire of Waroona Meritorious Community Service Award 25 Years and Under. His list of accolades was very humbling to hear for such a young community member.
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Congratulations to all other nominees and winners! The town of Waroona is in very safe hands with so many volunteers donating the most precious thing they have, their time!

The uniform shop will be open for purchases prior to school commencing.
Please complete an order form found on the school website https://www.stjoeswaroona.wa.edu.au/school-uniform and bring on the day or alternatively, email the order and receipt confirmation to [email protected] PRIOR TO WEDNESDAY 25 JANUARY and your order will be prefilled ready for collection on Monday 30 January.

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The latest edition of Peel Development Commission's Peel magazine recognises the Shire of Waroona in two articles.

• Read about how the Shire’s annual calendar of community-led events is reinforcing the Waroona as a tourism destination.

• Celebrate the achievements of St Joseph’s Principal, Michael O’Dwyer.

You can read a digital version of the magazine online now:https://www.peel.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Peel-Issue-Dec2022-LR.pdf

The uniform shop will be open for purchases prior to school commencing.
Please complete an order form found on the school website https://www.stjoeswaroona.wa.edu.au/school-uniform and bring on the day or alternatively, email the order and receipt confirmation to [email protected] PRIOR TO WEDNESDAY 25 JANUARY and your order will be prefilled ready for collection on Monday 30 January.