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Dear Families
We congratulate our Gr 6 graduating class: Aylah Stokes, Collin Roff, Jack Varley, John Gramlick, Kaylem Horton, Lorelei Withers, Remy Schelfhout, Scarlett Murto, Summah McCutcheon and Tahlia Pedemont. We thank you for your leadership and wish you all the best in your future.
We also farewell Mrs Raelee Hill our music teacher. Raelee is retiring from 43 years of service and we are privileged that she has spent her last 7 years of teaching with us at St Joseph's.
Raelee graduated from Coburg Teacher's College in 1981. She has taught in Sydney, Melbourne, Moe, Warragul and Trafalgar. Raelee also travelled to Hong Kong and taught there for two years. Most recently Raelee has taught in Churchill and then with us in Trafalgar. Raelee has taught all primary school levels and excels in visual arts and performing arts with choirs and productions. We thank you Raelee for your work with us and wish you all the best in your retirement.
Don't worry Raelee has agreed to come back and help us with our concert next year in term two.
A Blessing Prayer for our Graduating Class and Mrs Raelee Hill
May the Lord bless you in the years ahead and inspire you to be positive in your attitude, faithfulness in loving and generous in the service of others.
May you learn from the difficulties that you will face, and so grow in wisdom and understanding and in compassion for others.
May you be patient and forgiving in your relationships.
May you live in such a way that words like "thanks" and "sorry" come readily to you.
May you retain a sense of wonder and awe, and may you grow as the person God called you to be. Amen.
A Christmas Prayer
Let us rejoice for the birth of Jesus!
The angel sang, "Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace among those whom he favours!"
God, we give thanks for the gift of your son,
To be our saviour and king.
May the joy of the angels,
the wonder of the shepherds,
and the peace of Jesus Christ,
fill our hearts this Christmas time.
We celebrate as we sing your praises, Lord. Amen.
Many people see Christmas as a wonderful time of celebration and an opportunity to spend time with family and friends. However, there are some that view it as a time of stress and hardship. This may be due to a combination of things: financial pressures, relationship issues and, quite often, loneliness, making it a very challenging time.
Often the true meaning of Christmas can be lost due to commercial exploitation, but there are a number of things you can do to create a magical Christmas, without the financial burden. Creating or maintaining traditions can contribute to a sense of comfort and belonging.
Unfortunately for some, there is also an ugly side to Christmas. Support organisations often report an increase in the number of calls from people seeking help due to their inability to cope during this time. If you, or a loved one, is finding that it is all too much, then it is important to reach out to a trusted friend, family member or medical professional.
In this Special Report, parents and care givers will be presented with a number of ideas on how to achieve a stress-free Christmas and where to seek help should you need it.
We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.
If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.
Here is the link to your special report:
https://trafalgar.catholic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/surviving-christmas-au
Each year we purchase our book supplies from the Trafalgar Newsagency. Our booklists are live on their website now. You can access here by clicking this link:
December
Fri 13 Gr 5 & 6 Fun Day
School Reports go out
Tues 17 Last day of school 1pm dismissal
Wed 18 to Fri 20 Planning days for 2025
2025
January
Tues 28 First day of school for teachers
Wed 29 & Thurs 30 Individual Testing Days
Fri 31 First day of school for all students
February
Mon Feb 24 to Wed Feb 26 Urban Camp for Gr 5/6 students
March
Fri 3 Student Free day (Staff Professional Learning in RE)