St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Kempsey in Kempsey, New South Wales | Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Kempsey

Locality: Kempsey, New South Wales

Address: 36 Kemp Street, 2440 Kempsey, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.kmpplism.catholic.edu.au

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25.01.2022 ~ B O O K L A U N C H U P D A T E ~ Due to delayed shipping, our 'Writers in Residence Book Launch' has been rescheduled to Friday morning at 9am. Stage 3 Students will join our writers to celebrate their hard work. All purchased books will be distributed on Friday. It is not too late to order if you have not done so already! Please call the office for more information. #writinginspiration #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #InspirationalLearning #writersinresidence #csolismore #gregbarron

25.01.2022 Thank you to all the wonderful and enthusiastic students from 3M who led our Whole School 'Virtual' Payer this morning. It is so great to see our students sharing their faith with others. #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #ourfaith #prayer #CatholicSchools

24.01.2022 S P R I N G The first day of Spring and we are all excited for another day of learning at St Joseph’s Kempsey! #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #activekidsarehealthykids #learningiswhatwedobest

24.01.2022 Enrol now for 2020 and 2021! For more information www.kmpplism.catholic.edu.au #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay

23.01.2022 Today is Australian Primary Principal's Day 2020. We are blessed to have Mr Guy Campbell as our Principal leading St Joseph's Catholic Primary School into the future, advocating for our community and creating better opportunities for our students. #PrimaryPrincipalsDay2020 #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay

23.01.2022 ~ Attention Joeys Juniors 2021 ~ Can all families please access the emailed Class Dojo link and sign up. This will ensure that you do not miss out on any of the Joeys Juniors Transition Program action and information! Please contact the school for further information on how to do this if required.

23.01.2022 Kindergarten celebrating 100 days of Learning! #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay

23.01.2022 This year St Joseph's engaged local artist, Jason Ridgeway from Blackboycreations to paint a mural celebrating Indigenous culture and the connections to the local community. We love it! How blessed we are to be surrounded by such talented local people. "This artwork depicts our mountain Burrell Bulai (Sugarloaf Mountain). It’s a story of protection. Also our mountain ranger such as Kemp’s Pinnacle and Mount Banda Banda. It depicts an elder looking over our beautiful valley along with our blanket totem the praying mantis. It feature dancing and hunting. The river meeting the sea. Meeting places. The sky with the cross. The beautiful bright colour represent the rainbow serpent that created our rivers and creeks". #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #NAIDOCWeek2020

22.01.2022 We are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School #ComeandseehowwedothingsatStJosephs #Drivingexcellenceinthemacleay

22.01.2022 And... we are ready to roll. BOOKWEEK 2020 #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay

22.01.2022 Enrol now for 2020 and 2021! For more information https://www.kmpplism.catholic.edu.au/ #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay

21.01.2022 Socktober 2020! What an amazing community day shared by students and teachers yesterday to raise awareness and life saving funds to support Catholic Mission this October World Mission Month! A big thank you to our whole St Joseph’s family who so generously supported this great cause and had a wonderful day doing so. Together we raised $545! Students wore their craziest socks, enjoyed icebreakers at lunch, grabbed a bargain at our second hand book stall, and cheered our yea...r 6 students on as they took on the teachers in a game of touch footy! A special mention to Miss Barrow, Miss Cain and Mrs Hagger who made the day such a success. Teaching our students the importance of showing care and compassion to all, especially those less fortunate than us, and applying their understanding through faith in action initiatives is a great way to create a more harmonious future. #togetherwecanmakeadifference #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #MinniVinniesTeam #MinistryLeadership #faithinaction #CatholicMission #WorldMissionMonth See more

21.01.2022 A great day for Lower Primary showing team spirit and cheering each other on. #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #teamspirit #comeandseehowwedoitthestjosephsway

20.01.2022 Tomorrow we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and some Year 3 students have created artwork to celebrate Mary's wonderful time on earth. #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay

20.01.2022 Year 1 students have been learning about Vietnamese culture and enjoyed using chop sticks and making rice paper rolls today. #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay

20.01.2022 V I R T U A L R E A L I T Y ~ This week we were given the amazing opportunity to have the Virtual and Augmented Reality Cameras at our school. This interactive experience allowed students to engage in a real-world environment where the objects that reside in the real world are enhanced and computer-generated. Some of the environments which students toured through the use of this technology included: Dubbo's Taronga Zoo, Egyptian Pyramids, The Great Barrier Reef, Australia and it's Environment and Exploration of our Solar System. "We remember 10% of what we read, but 90% of what we experience" #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #virtualrealityworld #engagingkids

19.01.2022 Last days to order your Gingerbread house - orders close tomorrow afternoon!

18.01.2022 Students have had the opportunity to participate in a Bee-Bots Challenge this week during lunch times. Students have been working on coding the Bee-Bots through a short course of obstacles in the library. We have seen great teamwork and innovative thinking! #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay

18.01.2022 Come and see how we do things the St Joseph's way! Enrol now for 2020 and 2021! For more information check out our website www.kmpplism.catholic.edu.au #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay

17.01.2022 ATTENTION ALL - LAST DAYS TO ENTER THE BOOK COVER COMPETITION!!! ENTRIES CLOSE TOMORROW AFTERNOON. CALLING ALL ILLUSTRATORS! A group of students in Stage 3 have been working with Mr Barron since the start of Term 3 to produce a short book which will be published at the end of the term. We are running a competition for students to become the published illustrator for the cover of the book. The winner will be awarded with a certificate and a copy of the book as well as their ...name published inside the book. Good luck to all of those illustrators out there who are busily creating a cover. Lets get creative! #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #writingislife #youngwriters #writersinresidence #illustrating #youngillustrator

17.01.2022 Christmas Fundraiser for St Joseph's Primary School! Build your own Gingerbread house (Chocolate and GF options available). Contact the school office on 6562 5501 or complete your paper order form to order. Orders close: Wednesday 18th November!

17.01.2022 #celebratingallmalerolemodelsinourlives #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay

16.01.2022 ~ Questioning students about their learning is now an important part of our school culture at St Joseph's ~ Allowing students to verbalise how they are going with their learning, where they can access support, and what next steps they need to take, enhances their understanding and growth ~ Powerful questioning empowers children to own their learning and excel beyond what they initially thought was possible... ~ Never underestimate the power in asking children questions about their learning. It creates opportunities for informal discussions and demonstrates the importance of their education #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #the5powerfulquestionsforlearning #empoweringourstudents #parentpartnership #positivetalkaboutlearning

16.01.2022 Enrol now for 2020 and 2021! Joey's kids love learning! For more information www.kmpplism.catholic.edu.au #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay

16.01.2022 ~ T E R M 3 ~ School is back, learning is happening and we are all really happy about it! #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #catholicschoolslismore #positivemindset #learningislife

16.01.2022 Happy 2020 Book Week! Our student book parade is TOMORROW, Tuesday 20th October!

15.01.2022 Today we raised funds for the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. Students were encouraged to wear their warmest beanie, scarf or gloves and we raised over $400 for this worthwhile cause! #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #stvincentdepaul

15.01.2022 ~ MATHS IN THE WORLD AROUND US ~ Year 4 learning about position through orienteering. #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay

15.01.2022 ~2021 Uniform Shop Opening Hours ~ Thanks to Team Spirit

14.01.2022 Joey’s Juniors and the staff enjoying dancing today at Kinder Orientation!

14.01.2022 ~ T E D D Y B E A R S P I C N I C ~ Kindergarten had so much fun participating in all things about teddy bears this week. They decorated biscuits, had a teddy bears picnic, read stories and finished off the day with a teddy bear hunt. It was 'bearrific!' #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #LifelongLearning #learningisfun

13.01.2022 Class Masses Term 4 - This term Fr James has kindly offered to celebrate Masses for students in their classrooms. Last Friday, Year 1 were treated to this special experience and loved the chance to participate in Mass on this small scale, building their understanding and awareness about the different parts of the Mass. This week it is Year 3’s turn. We thank Fr James for offering this wonderful service to our students and school. #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #catholicschools #MVCP

13.01.2022 Congratulations St Paul’s! Very well deserved. #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay

13.01.2022 ~ H A P P Y N E W Y E A R ~ We wish our students, families and community a happy new year and best wishes for 2021!

13.01.2022 Yesterday at St Paul’s, the Federal Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan MP, launched Alumni associations for ex-students of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School and St Paul’s Catholic Secondary College. Pat, who attended both schools, said it gave him great pleasure to officially launch the two associations. Pat said that St Joseph’s and St Paul’s alumni groups are much more than an association. It is a continuation of your Christian values, a continuation of community. Pat s...aid there were 208 boys in his year at the boarding school he attended from Year 9, but he only keeps in contact with two fellow students. We had less than 50 in my class in Year 8 in Kempsey and I keep in contact with most of them, said Pat. He said this is what community means in Kempsey and in smaller regions. Learn more and find out how to register for the St Joseph’s Alumni Association in the Families section on the St Joseph’s website at: https://www.kmpplism.catholic.edu.au See more

12.01.2022 Happy Father’s Day!

12.01.2022 Wishing all our students, families and staff a happy and safe break. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday 12th October, Term 4 ready another great term of learning. We are excited to transition our 2021 Kinder students. If you've been thinking about St Joseph's for your child's education, enrol now, as our classes are almost full! #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay

12.01.2022 BOOK WEEK 2020 #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #readingislife #curiouscreatureswildminds #bookweek2020

12.01.2022 ~ N A I D O C 2 0 2 0~ This years theme, ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ recognises that Our First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65 000 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists. This week the staff and students at St Joseph’s will celebrate and mark this important week with different events and learning experiences everyday. Stay tuned to see the unveiling of our custom designed Indigenous mural painted by local artist, Jason Ridgeway. #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #NAIDOCWeek2020

12.01.2022 ~ BE COURAGEOUS... Try to write in a way that scares you a little ~ Students at St Josephs are learning the powerful secrets to transforming their writing into engaging texts and achieving their optimum potential. How good are these story starters, fresh off the press this week from our Year 5 class? Macrae: ... As the ferocious mountain lion stalks its prey that is drinking out of the dirty waterhole. Pounce! The chase is on. The mountain lion wins. As the satisfied mountain lion chows down on its prey, standing 204cm-240cm tall, in all of its glorious power. Ashton: Hundreds of deer frolicking around the mucky dam with ambush hunters waiting for lunch. Eerie silence. Pounce! The chase is on. Run, as fast as you can. Brayson: As the white tail buck was frolicking around the water hole, the mountain lion slowly but silently was prowling through the brush. Everything went completely silent. The buck's ears pricked up, it was nowhere near the herd. The mountain lion crept up on the white tail buck. The buck's head pricked up. The mountain lion stopped. Any sudden movement and the deer would run. Pounce! #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #takingstudentstotheiroptimumpotential

11.01.2022 Noon of the Notables... Year 6 students have been writing biographies in English this term. Students were able to share their learning around their notable person in a meet and greet style interview. All students were exceptional in presenting their notable person in an engaging and informative manner. Well done Year 6! #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay

11.01.2022 It's National Trivia Day! Do you know the answer to our trivia question?

11.01.2022 Yesterday our Year 6 girls engaged in another session of Empower, this time with special guest, Shelley, our School Counselor. We chatted all things gratitude and positive mindsets and it was an uplifting and affirming session to be part of where all students shared, and experienced the power positivity can have on our self confidence. #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #selflove #positivemindset #gratitudeattitude

11.01.2022 ~UNIFORMS~ Just a reminder that all school uniforms can now be purchased through the awesome team at Team Spirit. See the flyer below for login details to easily order all of your uniform items online. #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #teamspirit #wearinguniformswithpride

10.01.2022 When students believe their voices matter, they are more likely to be invested and engaged in their learning. When students believe teachers are listening to them, mutual trust and respect are likely to flourish. Students' insights, creativity, energy, and confidence offer important perspectives that can enhance learning and teaching. Year 3 enjoyed giving feedback to their teachers today on the level of engagement in their Maths lesson. #driving excellenceinthemacleay #growthmindsetmaths

09.01.2022 St Joseph's Uniform Supplier - TeamSpirit see the below flyer for opening hours in January 2021!

09.01.2022 Today the staff and students of St Joseph's will be pausing to show respect, reflect and say thanks to all the selfless service men and women who gave their life so bravely to protect our country. #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #remembranceday

09.01.2022 Thank you Central Kempsey IGA for your generous support and donation to our school community. We love playing with the new equipment during lunchtimes and Sport! #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay

08.01.2022 This week the staff and students have participated in fun ways to share our faith through music, dance and reflection. Here at St Joseph's we strive to enable all students to achieve the 'fullness of life' (John 10:10). #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay

08.01.2022 ~ 5 COPIES LEFT ~ An overwhelming response has left us with only 5 copies of our Eccentric Minds & Creative Lines published book of short stories. A great Christmas present for family members at $15. Call the school to secure your copy. First in best dressed! #writersinresidence #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #gregbarron

08.01.2022 Book Fair purchasing steps - A hard copy will also be sent home this afternoon with your child. #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay

07.01.2022 ~ Writing unlocks the capabilities of the critical thinker ~ Watch this space as local Author, Greg Barron challenges the skills of our students in the 'Writer in Residence' Program #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #CriticalThinkers #catholicschoolslismore #comeandseehowwedothingsatstjosephs #learningislife

07.01.2022 Check out more of our talented local Dunghutti people in this new and awesome music video. #NAIDOCWeek2020

07.01.2022 L E A R N I N G ~ Challenging ~ Engaging ~ Empowering ~ Intentional... #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #inquirybasedlearning #lifelonglearners

07.01.2022 ~ B O O K W E E K 2 0 2 0 ~ What a great day we have had today celebrating Book Week. There are plenty more photos to come. Watch this space.....

06.01.2022 ~ KINDER ORIENTATION ~ Today our Joey’s Juniors students enjoyed meeting their Kindergarten teachers, story time, dancing and playing with new friends. We are so excited to have you in Kindergarten in 2021! #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay

06.01.2022 ~CELEBRATE~ A great morning with lots of Christmas cheer! #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #stjosephschristmascheer #communityiseverything

06.01.2022 - B O O K F A I R 2 0 2 0 - We are all set up and ready to roll for another exciting week about books. This morning, many children have been madly adding books to their wishlist. Please find the communication sent home with your child today if you wish to purchase any of these great books whilst they are in our school. #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #bookfair2020 #booksarelife #welovetoread #acommunityofreaders

05.01.2022 ~ W E L C O M E ~ Mr Tony Lane, a specialist STEM teacher, will be working with St Joeys students in Term 4. We are very excited and can't wait to talk about all things robotic and STEM related with you! Watch this space.... #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #stemkids #robotics #learningthroughstem #learningtogether

05.01.2022 How awesome is it when the Australian hero that you dedicated many hours of research to for a school project, sends a shout out your way! Congratulations to Madelyn Lipscombe and all of Year 6 for your hard work and dedication to the Noon of the Notables project! It was AMAZING!!! #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #ryleybatt #nightofthenotables #noonofthenotables #ourheroes #catholicschoolsnsw #lismorediocese

04.01.2022 Christmas Mass times, bookings essential. Call the parish office, 02 6562 5182. Wishing everyone a safe, happy and holy Christmas.

04.01.2022 ~ HOLIDAY SAFETY PART 1 ~ We're all outside more during the holidays enjoying our beautiful local area and we want you to all be safe. Here's some reminders to help keep your child safe near roads during these holidays.

04.01.2022 ~ Unleashing student's POTENTIAL through creative Maths and INNOVATIVE TEACHING practices ~ Year 3 students used trial and error to reconfigure the spheros so that the correct speed and duration was selected for them to travel a set distance. #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #stemkids #growthmindset #perserverance #inquirylearning

04.01.2022 This week Kinder used their creativity and imagination to make their own instruments, maracas! They enjoyed being 'musicians' and showing off their percussion skills! Thank you Kinder for reminding us all how to have fun and to not be afraid to try something new! #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay #Kinder #learningisfun #makingmusic

04.01.2022 Enrol now for 2020 and 2021! For more information: https://www.kmpplism.catholic.edu.au/ #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay

01.01.2022 ~ HOLIDAY SAFETY PART 2~ We're all outside more during the holidays enjoying our beautiful local area and we want you to all be safe. Here's some reminders to help keep your child safe near roads during these holidays.

01.01.2022 Joey’s Juniors Christmas Craft Session! We had so much fun decorating Christmas Tree biscuits, making decorations and photo frames! We loved listening to stories that our Buddies made for our Kinder classrooms. We can’t wait until 2021! #drivingexcellenceinthemacleay