2025 Term 4 Week 2
Prayer for the Marian Procession
Loving God,
We gather in faith and thanksgiving as we honour Mary, the Mother of Jesus — a woman of courage, hope, and grace.
As we walk together in this Marian Procession, may our steps be guided by Mary’s example of trust and love.
Help us, like Mary, to say “yes” to your call each day —
to serve with compassion,
to act with kindness,
and to live with hearts open to your will.
Bless our families, our school, and our Goulburn community.
May this time of prayer and reflection strengthen our unity and deepen our faith in you.
Mary, Mother of God and Mother of us all,
pray for us and lead us ever closer to your Son, Jesus.
Amen.
Feel free to join us this Sunday for the Marian Procession, as we gather in prayer and community during this Year of Hope. It’s a beautiful opportunity to honour Mary, walk together in faith, and reflect on the hope she brings to our lives.
All are warmly welcome to take part in this special celebration of faith and unity.
Trivia Night Fun and Thanks!
What a fantastic Friday night for St Joey’s! I had the pleasure of joining families and staff at our Trivia Night, and the atmosphere was brilliant—plenty of laughs, a few dance moves, some cheeky games, and great camaraderie at every table. It was wonderful to see staff and parents mixing across teams and genuinely enjoying themselves.
Thanks to your generosity, we raised just over $6,500, which will go directly towards a new undercover area for our car lines.
A heartfelt thank you to Brooke, Jess and Tamara for their tireless work behind the scenes, to Ted our fabulous MC for keeping the energy high, and to our sponsors for donating prizes and support. I’d also like to acknowledge all of the parents who helped on the night—from setting up and decorating, to scoring, selling raffle tickets, running games, packing down and everything in between. Your quiet efforts made the evening seamless.
For a fuller wrap-up—including a summary of the evening, acknowledgements, photos and our sponsor list—please see the Community Council section of this newsletter.
Thank you again to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, sponsored or cheered us on. It was a true celebration of St Joseph’s community spirit.
Finally, a big thank you to the parents who backed up the following day to assist with the BBQ fundraiser—your generosity, enthusiasm and community spirit truly captured what makes St Joey’s such a special place.
Thankyou
Congratulations to Mrs. Ariss, a parent of the St Joseph's School Community and author of Secrets of the Snow Gum, on the publication of her debut middle-grade fiction novel! We extend a big thank you for generously donating a copy to our school library — a wonderful gift that will inspire our students to read, imagine, and dream big.
Privilege Students
Ella A, Macsen D, Brooklyn A, Archie C, Tully W and Finn C
Matthew Mullins,
Principal
Gospel
30th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Luke 18:9-14The Parable of the proud Pharisee who prayed from his self-importance and the tax collector who prayed humbly.
The Parable is about attitude in prayer. In contrasting the prayer of the Pharisee with the prayer of the tax collector, Jesus teaches his disciples to pray in humility before God. Jesus again surprises his listeners by showing the tax collector as the example of faith, rather than the Pharisee.
Crazy Sock Day
What a wonderful sight it was on Crazy Sock Day! The school was bursting with colour, laughter and creativity as students proudly showed off their brightest, silliest and most unique socks. It was fantastic to see everyone getting into the spirit of the day while supporting such an important cause. With a friendly game of Captain Ball - proudly won by the teachers.
Through everyone’s generosity, we were able to raise valuable funds to support Socktober for Mission Month, helping people in need. A big thank you to all families for your donations and enthusiasm!
We are happy to have more student volunteers and would love your child to join us. We would need to know by tomorrow
Who: K–6 students
When: Sunday 26 October Mass 11:00am, then our students are involved in the acting out of the Rosary..
What: Simple costumes provided; students create statues for the scenes of the Mysteries (Trinity students will do readings). Costumes will be sent home Wednesday afternoon, for children to try on and any corrections can occur Thursday.
Thank you for your support—it’s a wonderful community day!
Fr Michael & the Rosary Beads
Have a great day....
Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn Cricket Trials will be held for students currently in Years 3 to 5 - No current year 6 students are eleigble for these trials as it is the pathway for 2026.
Students who have representative experience in Cricket are encouraged to trial.
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Time: 9:30am sign on for 10:00am start
Venue: Taylor Park, Queanbeyan
Cost: $15 per trialist
Registration: Via the CSNSW Sport Portal
For further information please visit the CECG Sport Webpage: https://www.sport.cg.catholic.edu.au/nominations
Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn - Tennis Trials
Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn - Basketball Trials
Girl's Rugby League Development Day and MacKillop Selection Trial
MacKillop Girls - 10-12’s years Rugby League Pathway Development Day
Date: Thursday 30 October
Aim and overview of the day: 2026 will see the introduction of the girls standalone rugby league pathway and team selection for PSSA Sport. In preparation for this exciting new pathway, we are inviting primary catholic school students in Years 4 -6 to attend the MacKillop Girls Rugby League Development day to build skills, raise awareness and be prepared for this opportunity. Please see below the eligibility criteria for those best to attend.
Eligibility - Students must meet all of the following
Students must be turning 10, 11, 12 in 2025*
Years: 4 - 6
Encouraging students who currently play rugby league, league tag or those interested in becoming tackle-ready to attend the day. Students who demonstrate skills and ability of being ‘tackle ready’ on the day will have the opportunity to trial for the 2025 MacKillop exhibition team via a 9 a side round robin (students in Year 5 & 6 only).
All other students will be engaged in a Rugby League development program, skills, tackle-ready session and league tag round robin in preparation for the 2026 pathway.
All students when registering will be required to self-nominate into one of two key groups:
Group 1: Rugby League experience* The student has had experience in training, playing in regular competition and is skilled and has some experience tackling as a rugby league player.
Group 2: Rugby League development * The student has played touch, oztag, league tag and has foundational skills in footy but have not engaged in tackle rugby league and has not yet acquired tackle skills.
Venue: Collegians Sports Centre - TBC
147 The Avenue, Figtree NSW 2525
Time: 8:30am - 3:00pm
Close Date: Thursday 23 October 2025
Cost: $40
What to bring
- Appropriate gear for game conditions - boots, socks and shorts
- Mouth guard is compulsory for all participants
- Medication eg Asthma inhaler
- Strapping tape
- Water Bottle
- Healthy Lunch and snacks
- Numbered Jersey will be provided to participants on the day
Further Representation
An exhibition MacKillop team will be selected from the Year 5 and 6 students able to compete in the tackle component of the Pathway Development Day. The selected team will be involved in a day development camp where they will play against the selected Polding representative team.
Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025
Venue: NSWRL Centre of Excellence
12 Dawn Fraser Ave, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Canteen Roster Term 4
| Wednesday, 22 October | Term 4 |
| Thursday, 23 October | |
| Friday, 24 October | Leah Calder |
| Wednesday, 29 October | |
| Thursday, 30 October | Alicia Alex |
| Friday, 31 October | Amy and Beth |
| Wednesday, 5 November | |
| Thursday, 6 November | |
| Friday, 7 November | Amy and Beth |
| Wednesday, 12 November | |
| Thursday, 13 November | |
| Friday, 14 November | Amy and Beth |
Canteen News
Volunteers most welcome, please email the canteen canteen.sjglb@cg.catholic.edu.au
Our school canteen is open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Orders need to be placed by Qkr! before 8:30am on the day of order.
Whilst we understand accidents happen it does place a large strain on our canteen and office staff to assist in these situations.
To try to avoid this, please follow some of the steps below:
- How to order – place your order using the Qkr! app or write on a paper bag and send the order in with your child.
- Order on the app and confirm the date that you have selected is for the day you require.
- If your child is selecting the food please check it before you confirm the order (we now need to limit garlic bread to students as some were ordering up to 10 in one order)
- If your child is absent and no longer is required to receive the order please cancel prior to 8:30am on the day of order.
You can receive a Qkr credit note if you tap on the 3 lines at the top left of the home screen, select ‘my receipts’ and then select the order you wish to cancel. - If your child doesn’t have a lunch and they realise before 10:00am a phone call will be made to parents to ask them to bring lunch to school for them.
If you are unable we will provide your child with a basic sandwich (vegemite or cheese) and an IOU envelope will be sent home. - IOU’s - if your child brings home an IOU envelope please either return the envelope with cash payment or alternatively you can pay for it via Qkr using the “Canteen Outstanding Amounts”
- If you are unaware of the amount currently outstanding to your child please email canteen.sjglb@cg.catholic.edu.au and we can advise.
- There is a limit of $10 for over the counter purchases. Please do not send your child in with more than this as we will not accept $50 or $20 notes.
If you need to contact the school about lunch orders, please email canteen.sjglb@cg.catholic.edu.au or contact the school office 4821 3510 before 9:30 am.
If you are able to volunteer in the canteen please contact the office or email the canteen.sjglb@cg.catholic.edu.au with your availability.
Term Dates for 2025
Tuesday, 14 October 2025 - Thursday 18 December 2025
Week 2
Tuesday, 21 October
Combined schools Community Council meeting 6.30pm
(Verner St)
Friday, 24 October
Kinder Red Assembly 11.45am in the hall
Boorowa Touch Football and Netball Carnival
Week 3
Sunday, 26 October
Mass 10am
Marian Procession after Mass
Wednesday, 29 October
Information Evening for K - 2026 6 to 7pm
Friday, 31 October
All Saints Day Mass Year 3 to 6 at Ss' P and P Catherdral 9.40 to 11am
1R Assembly 11.45am in the hall
Week 4
Wednesday, 5 November
Kinder Orientation 9.15 to 1pm
Friday, 7 November
Chess at Ss' P and P
SRC SHOWCASE 11.45am in the hall
Week 5
Tuesday, 11 November
Rememberance Day 10.30am in the hall
Wednesday, 12 November
Kinder Orientation 9.15 to 1pm
Friday, 14 November
5R Assembly 11.45am in the hall
Week 6
Wednesday, 19 November
Cricket trials
Week 7
Friday, 28 November 11:45am
Talent Quest
Week 8
Monday, 1 December 9.15am
2026 Leadership Speeches
UNIFORM SHOP NEWS
The uniform shop will be open Thursday afternoons from 2:30pm - 3:30pm this term.
If you need to arrange a time outside of this please let me know.
Online orders made before 8:30pm will be filled and sent home the same day where possible.
If you haven't received an order within 48 hours please contact me via email uniform.sjglb@cg.catholic.edu.au asap.
If you need to return an item it must be unworn, in original condition with tags on and with its packaging.
Thanks so much,
Lauren
The show will be held on the 7th and 8th March 2026. Thank you for your interest and participation in the 2025 show and look forward to your involvement in 2026.
To assist you we have several attachments:
Combined Junior Schedule
Entries can be submitted ONLINE from Thursday 1st January to Sunday 1st March 2026. Please refer to our website www.goulburnshow.com.au
For details on entering - see page 1 of the Combined Junior Schedule.
There is no entry fee, unless otherwise stated.
Scarecrow Competition - which you will find in the Produce Section schedule.
Colouring-in Competition
Flyer - for inclusion in your newsletters or display around your school.
If you have any queries or would like some assistance please contact the Show Office and leave your details.
If your school has a preferred designated contact person for Show entries/exhibits please forward their contact details to the Show Office.
We appreciate your support of this community event and look forward to your participation in the 2026 Goulburn Show; our Show Theme is "Bees, Bugs & Butterflies".
Some children think with their whole body. The child who paces while reading or writing is not distracted; their movement is helping them learn. Don’t demand stillness when their brain requires motion to focus.
Credit: Arsalan Moin
Cath Walker
Counsellor (MCouns, AssocDipCouns)
ACA (Level 2)
Applications are now open for 2026 School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) travel
Students progressing from year 2 to year 3 and from year 6 to year 7 need to re-apply.
Where a student meets the new distance eligibility, the system will automatically update their entitlement. If they do not meet the new distance requirements, they will receive an expiry notification.
Students who change address, school, campus location, have repeated a year or received an expiry notification for their school travel entitlement need to renew or update their details before the end of term 4. This will ensure that schools can endorse applications before the end of the year, so students travel entitlement can remain valid for the start of the 2026 school year.
Students who have an entitlement approved under a medical condition that is due to expire will receive a notification advising them to re-apply.
Rural and Regional Students
Students living in rural and regional (R&R) areas should receive their travel pass at the start of the new school year from their nominated transport operator. It may come via the school or be sent directly to them at home. Note: some R&R operators do not issue travel passes. Students/parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass.
All students are required to comply with the Student code of conduct. The code of conduct aims to ensure the safety and well-being of school children and other passengers. It is important that parents ensure their child is aware of this, as failure to comply with the code of conduct can result in a suspension from travel.