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St Joseph's Primary School Wauchope

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King Street
Wauchope NSW 2446
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Phone: 02 6585 1745
Fax: 02 6585 2867

St Joseph's Primary School Wauchope

King Street
Wauchope NSW 2446

Phone: 02 6585 1745
Fax: 02 6585 2867

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2025 Week 8 Term 3

  • Principal Messages
  • Assistant Principal - Mission
  • Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning
  • Dates - starting Monday 15 September 2025
  • Photo Gallery
  • Term 3 Rewards Day- Wednesday 24 September 2025
  • Calling for Donations - Passive Play Toys Wanted
  • Camp Australia
  • Community Announcements

Principal Messages

A Heartfelt Thank You!

What a wonderful way to begin the week! It was truly special to welcome all the dads and father-like figures to our school for the Father's Day Celebration. Witnessing our community come together is always a highlight, and we sincerely thank everyone who joined us for a memorable morning.

Spotlight on the Creative Arts Showcase:

'Once Upon A Dance'

The excitement is building as a tremendous amount of work continues, in the background, for our upcoming Creative Arts Showcase, 'Once Upon A Dance'. The children have been working incredibly hard and are buzzing with anticipation to showcase their amazing skills for you during Week 10.

To ensure you do not miss out, please be aware that tickets went on sale today via CompassTix!

Stay Connected: Fortnightly Newsletter

With so much happening, from ticket sales to event dates, the school Newsletter remains our primary source of truth, for all important information. We kindly ask all families to make reading the Newsletter a fortnightly priority. We are aiming to have the number of families opening our Newsletter above 58% to ensure everyone is well-informed and does not miss out on vital updates.

Important: Road Safety Rules

To ensure the safety of our most precious community members—our students—we urge you to read the updated road safety rules included in today's Newsletter. Taking the time to look over these guidelines will not only help keep our children safe but will also prevent families from being fined by the Police or Council Rangers patrolling the area.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school community safe and informed.

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Assistant Principal - Mission

Confirmation

We warmly invite you to join us in celebrating our Confirmation students as they complete the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Friday 19 September 2025
5:30 pm
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Wauchope

Come and share this special occasion with our students, families, and parishioners.

Our school community is invited to celebrate with our students as they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferred by our Bishop, Gregory Homeming.

We ask that you keep the students, receiving their Confirmation, in your prayers.

Meet Fr Anselm

Before the Parent Community Forum begins next week, Fr Anselm would like to invite you for an informal meet and greet. Please join him in the Meeting Room on Thursday 18 September  2025 at 5:30 pm for a chat. We hope to see you there!

Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning

NAIDOC DAY

National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee

Next Friday 19 September 2025, our students will participate in NAIDOC activities to celebrate Indigenous culture. Students are able to wear out-of-uniform (appropriate) clothing featuring Indigenous colors or designs on that day.  Clothing must be sun-safe (no singlets or thin straps) and all students must wear joggers and  school hats. This is required for safety and comfort.

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STRONG SPIRIT

'Strong Spirit' Port Macquarie recently partnered with our Kindergarten - Year 2 students, Year 4 helpers and Aunty Miranda, for a vibrant workshop on designing and painting emu eggs.

Throughout the session, students enthusiastically learned to say their names and some words in Gathang (Birpai) language, deepening their cultural connection. The workshop was an engaging, hands-on experience which celebrated creativity and Indigenous heritage, with students fully immersed and inspired. Strong Spirit’s commitment to fostering cultural understanding through art truly shone through.

We look forward to welcoming our Year 3 - Year 6 students next Wednesday to continue this meaningful journey of learning and respect. 

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Dates - starting Monday 15 September 2025

Upcoming Dates

Changes 

Cancelled:   Monday 15 September 2025 - Our Lady of Sorrows Liturgy

Added:         Wednesday 10 December 2025 - Swimming Carnival

Term 3 Week 9

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Aboriginal Cultural Activities by Strong Spirit
Thursday, September 18, 2025 Parent Community Forum Meeting 6.00 PM
Friday, September 19, 2025 NAIDOC Day Celebrations
Friday, September 19, 2025 Sacrament of Confirmation - 6.00 PM

Term 3 Week 10


Thursday, September 25, 2025 Last Day - Whole School Reward
Thursday, September 25, 2025 Port Macquarie Dance Eisteddfod
Friday, September 26, 2025 Staff Spirituality Day - Pupil Free Day

Future Dates - Term 4

Term 4 Week 1

Monday, October 13, 2025 Staff Professional Development - Pupil Free Day
Thursday, October 16, 2025 Parent Community Forum Meeting 6 PM

Term 4 Week 2

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Exuro Youth Hub
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Pre Lit
Friday, October 24, 2025 Socktober Liturgy
Friday, October 24, 2025 Socktober
Friday, October 24, 2025 World Teachers Day
Saturday, October 25, 2025 Children's Liturgy Whole School October 2025 Presentation of Year 5 Leaders

Term 4 Week 3

Monday, October 27, 2025 Zone Summer Sports - Basketball/Tennis - Port Macquarie
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Pre Lit
Friday, October 31, 2025 Mini Market

Term 4 Week 4

Monday, November 3, 2025 Zone Summer Sports - Touch/Cricket/Softball - Kempsey ( Back Up 10/11)
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Pre Lit
Friday, November 7, 2025 Whole School Assembly - Stage 1 Hosting

Term 4 Week 5

Monday, November 10, 2025 Year 5 Leadership Interviews begin
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Remembrance Day Service
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Pre Lit
Friday, November 14, 2025 Lemonade Day

Term 4 Week 6

Monday, November 17, 2025 Year 5 Leadership Interviews continue
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Pre Lit
Thursday, November 20, 2025 Parent Community Forum Meeting 6 PM
Children's Liturgy - Christ the King

Term 4 Week 7

Monday, November 24, 2025 School Captain 2026 Speeches
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Dio Summer Sports- Basketball/Tennis - Lismore (Back Up - 2/12)
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Ministry Leaders 2026 Speeches
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Pre Lit
Thursday, November 27, 2025 Dio Summer Sports - Touch - Lismore (Back Up - 4/12)
Friday, November 28, 2025 Dio Summer Sports - Cricket/Softball - Lismore (Back Up - 5/12)
Friday, November 28, 2025 Whole School Assembly - Kinder Hosting

Term 4 Week 8

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 House Captain 2026 Speeches
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Pre Lit
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Kindergarten Graduation Assembly

Term 4 Week 9

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Joey's Juniors Session 1 (Group A)& (Group B)
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Kinder 2026 Parent Session 1 (Group A) & (Group B)
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Swimming Carnival
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Joey's Juniors - All Students
Friday, December 12, 2025 End of Year Mass Friday 12
Friday, December 12, 2025 Reports go home

Term 4 Week 10

Monday, December 15, 2025 Year 6 Fun Day
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Graduation Mass Tuesday 16 December 2026 5:30 pm
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Step Up Day
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Whole School Reward Day
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Last Day of Term 4
Thursday, December 18, 2025 Staff Professional Development
Friday, December 19, 2025 Staff Professional Development

2026 Term Dates

Term 1

Year 1 - Year 6

Monday, 2 February to Thursday, 2 April

Kindergarten

Tuesday, 3 February to Thursday, 2 April

Term 2

Kindergarten - Year 6

Monday, 20 April to Friday, 3 July

Term 3

Kindergarten - Year 6

Monday, 20 July to Friday, 25 September

Term 4

Kindergarten - Year 6

Monday, 12 October to Thursday, 17 December

Please note these dates do not include Staff Development Days (Pupil Free Days). These will be communicated ASAP.

Photo Gallery

Polding Athletics Carnival - Newcastle

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Father's Day Breakfast

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Year 6 Camp - Great Aussie Bush Camp

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Year 5 Camp - Coffs Coast Adventure Centre

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Year 2 - Hatching Butterflies

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Stage 1 - Prayer Retreat on Friendship

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Wayapa Yoga - by Aunty Miranda

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Inscription Mass - Confirmation Candidates

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Term 3 Rewards Day- Wednesday 24 September 2025

Term 3 -  Whole School Rewards Day 

Park and Hot Chips

This Term our whole school celebration of success will take place on Wednesday 24 September 2025. 

Students will participate in an excursion to Bain Park or Rocks Ferry Reserve with structured and free play activities. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy hot chips and come to school out of uniform on this day. 

The day will celebrate student behaviour which promotes being Respectful, Responsible and Resilient within our school community using the Positive Behaviour Support system. Students who receive four or more reflections will be ineligible to attend the park excursion.  They will participate in restorative goal setting during this time. 

Further information, permission and ineligible students will be communicated via COMPASS later in the Term.

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Calling for Donations - Passive Play Toys Wanted

Passive Play Toys Wanted

We are looking to expand our collection of passive play toys to support calm, creative play during break times.

If you have any good quality toys at home that are no longer in use, please consider donating them to our school. We are particularly looking for:

  • LEGO sets, mobilo, magnetic tiles and building blocks

  • Wooden toys, puzzles and games

  • STEM toys which encourage curiosity and exploration

  • Other quiet, imaginative play items including beading and loom band kits 

These resources will help us create a more enriching and inclusive play environment for all students.

Please drop off any donations at the school Office. 

Thank you for your support in fostering creative and constructive play.

Gemma Leonard
Leader of Learning 

Camp Australia

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Community Announcements

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