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Thursday 1st April 2021

Term 1 Week 10

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At St Joseph?s Catholic School, all students learn at high levels in a nurturing,

collaborative and Christ-centred environment.

FROM THEPRINCIPAL

Dear Parents

Here we are at the end of Term One wondering where the past 10 weeks have gone! However, we can reflect

upon the past weeks and be very satisfied with all that has been achieved inside and outside the classroom,

contributing to a quality Catholic education for our students. All students have worked well throughout the

term and are definitely ready for a well-deserved break.

Let us put ourselves int o t he hands of t he Lord,

and pray t hat God will bless us and our fam ilies during t he com ing holy days.

May each of us help t o m ake our hom es places of joy, love, peace and safet y.

May we be generous and considerat e,

helping ot hers keep t he celebrat ion of t he dying and t he rising

of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ .

Am en

This week began with the very colourful and creative Easter Hat Parade. Congratulations to parents and

students for accepting the challenge of creating hats using the specific materials. All hats were very impressive.

Many thanks to our generous P&F for supplying the Easter eggs on the day.

On a more personal note, thank you to the whole St Joseph?s Community for your support, generosity and warm

welcome shown to us as we settle into life in Oberon. The term has certainly flown by and we look forward to

many more to come.

Please enjoy a restful and safe break from the routines of school life. See you in Term 2.

TERM 2 COMMENCESFOR STUDENTSON MONDAY 19TH APRIL

ANZAC Day March

We have recently received the exciting news that the ANZAC Day March will take place this year. ANZAC Day will

be commemorated on Sunday 25th April. Students will march in full Winter Uniform. Further information

regarding the time and location for the march will be given when school returns in Term 2.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO ASK YOUR CHILD ABOUT MYAPRIL FOOLSPRANK TO THEM TODAY

Kind regards

Glen Brown

CONTACT US Phone 63361384

Address 137-147 Curtis St OBERON

Email stjosephsoberon@bth.catholic.edu.au

FROM THEPRINCIPAL

The Joey's Vi ew

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HEADLINE

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No assem bly t his week

There will be no assembly this week due to the Good Friday Public Holiday.

East er Hat Parade

On Monday we held our Easter Hat Parade. It was a wonderful occasion to see the amazing effort our

students had gone to with their creative Easter hats and to have our families back in the school.

Wear Red for Ronald McDonald House in Orange

Our students also dressed in red on Monday to show support and raise funds for Ronald McDonald

House in Orange. This organisation supports local families in their time of need.

Many thanks to our wonderful families. $168.80 was raised.

Wint er uniform

As the end of the term draws to a close it is a timely reminder that our students are expected to wear

winter uniform as of next term. This includes a tie and all items such as beanies must be in school

colours. Students are not permitted to wear items with labels or logos other than St Joseph?s logo.

Students are still asked to bring their school hats to wear daily. All uniforms are available to be

purchased from Rosedale Gifts in Oberon.

Further to this, a reminder that girls are not permitted to wear makeup, nail polish or earrings other

than small studs or sleepers. Thank you for your support in ensuring our students look respectable

and equitable in the same uniform.

Holidays

It is hard to believe that we are already at the

conclusion of term one! It has been a fast paced term

with the highlight been having Covid restrictions

relaxed. We have been involved in many activities and

parent involvement back in the school has been a

lovely change. We thank everyone for their patience

and understanding as we continue to navigate these

unusual times.

Wishing everyone a joyful and restful Easter break as

we all recharge ready for Term 2.

Best wishes for a wonderful week of faith, learning and happiness,

Tanya Pointon

FROM THEASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

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FROM FATHER REYNOLD

Dear friends in Christ,

Happy Easter to one and all!

He is Risen! Resurrection reveals to us the beauty of life. Life is beautiful. It is made beautiful because Christ has

conquered death.

He is Risen! The mystery of our faith is beautiful. Resurrection and life unpack to us the beauty and this invitation to

encounter the Risen Lord because ?I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly.?(Jn 10:10)

Thank you and may God bless you.

Schedule for Holy Week 2021 - Catholic Parish of Saint Ignatius -Oberon

1 April Thursday Mass of the Lord?s Supper at 7pm in Oberon

2 April Friday Stations of the Cross at 10am in Oberon & 10am in Black Springs

Celebration of the Passion of the Lord at 3pm in Oberon

3 April Saturday Easter Vigil at 6pm in Oberon

4 April Sunday Easter Sunday Mass at 8am in Oberon & 10am in Black Springs

Fr Reynold

Parish Priest

FROM THE REC

In this, the holiest of weeks in the Christian calendar, there are many elements that we can

focus on. A very powerful theme is forgiveness.

?Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.?

Jesus?forgiveness of others was radical and to a degree never seen before. While hanging on

the Cross and enduring the cruelty of others, Jesus spoke words of forgiveness. He forgave

them in the midst of His persecution.

What?s more is that He even acknowledged that those crucifying Him were not fully

responsible. They clearly did not know what they were doing. This humble acknowledgment

of Jesus shows the depth of His tender mercy. It reveals He died not in anger or resentment,

but in willing sacrifice.

Can you say these words? Can you call to mind the person who has

hurt you and pray that the Father forgives them? Leave judgment to

God and offer mercy and forgiveness.

?I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.?

I wish each of you a peaceful and holy Easter

Wishing you every blessing,

Anne Gibbons