Principal's Message
Each month we will be learning and teaching about Catholic values. This month the value is Peace. Peace is mentioned many times throughout the Bible. It mentions three types of peace:
- Spiritual Peace (peace with God)
- Relational Peace (peace with others)
- Emotional Peace (peace within ourselves)
In assembly this week we spoke about why we need to be peaceful people at school… We did this through a song.
We also looked at ways that we could be people of peace:
- Having fun
- Helping others
- Smiling
- Dancing
- Spreading sunshine
- Playing safely
- Being a good friend
- Shaking hands
- Not hurting others
- Being kind
Classrooms are a reflection of our school community and larger society. We need to teach and engage students in can ways to promote lasting peace. Skills such as self-awareness, self-regulation and positive interactions with others are essential to model peaceful ways of dealing with conflict and disagreements. When we are aware of our emotions, we are able to handle conflicts in a calmer way. Empathy and forgiveness are also essential ingredients for learning to live with others in peaceful way.
School Assembly
Our students at St Joseph's show peace to each other in many ways. Some children were awarded in our assembly for this.
5/6- Keely Austbo and Bentley Chilcott
3/4- Rilee Smith
1/2- Indi James
Prep- Elijah Watts
Principal Award
Amelia Watts was given the principal award for showing peace at school. She is always kind, has a smile on her face and is a friend to others.
Awards for learning
1/2- Jake Goodson and Ivy Fairbairn
3/4- Elise Clarke and Ayla Harrison
5/6- Evelyn Clarke
Japanese- Mayson Brumby
Art- Indi James
PE- Amalie Ward
25 nights of reading
Jaylen Swards, Scalett Harrison, Indy James, Remi Keogh and Ivy Fairbairn.
Footprint Award
The footprint reward for this assembly was extended to 3 students, due to the number of entries. This is a huge celebration that so many students have been captured and rewarded for doing the expected behaviours at school. The three students were able to play Uno with Mrs McLeod whilst enjoying a hot chocolate on Friday afternoon. Congratulations to Hudson Coleman, Ayla Harrison and Aylah Wildenaur-Ash.
Please enjoy your family time over the Easter break.
With Kindness
Teresa