Author Anna Fienberg visits St Joseph's
Our school community was very fortunate to have Anna Fienberg visit and tell the children of what motivates her to write books, what is involved in writing books, and shared her love of reading. Anna was most impressed with the students of St. Joseph’s, with many children taking the time to individually thank her - some beautiful children created art for Anna that was inspired by her books. As her last school visit of the year, Anna commented that her experience at St. Joseph’s has finished her year on a high.
Anna Fienberg grew up in a house filled with books. Her mother was a teacher librarian who relished stories as much as chocolates. 'On Sunday mornings we'd all lie in bed with our books, lost in magical wardrobes, witches’ spells, genies’ magic... What we were going to read next was just as important in our family as what was for lunch!' says Anna. (https://www.allenandunwin.com/authors/f/anna-fienberg) Anna started writing stories when she was eight, but never imagined being an author. Her first book, Billy Bear and the Wild Winter, was published in 1988, since then, Anna has written over forty books and has received several awards for her work.
Joanne Neill
Library
St Joseph's Primary School Schofields
www.stjosephsschofields.catholic.edu.au
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🥇 NUMBER 1 IN AUSTRALIA! 🥇 The final national results for the Oz-Rocks Competition (Sept 1–3) have officially been released, and our school community has achieved something truly extraordinary! Out of 888 schools competing across the entire nation, St Joseph's Primary School, Schofields has taken 1ST PLACE AS THE HIGHEST SCORING SCHOOL IN AUSTRALIA! On top of our school-wide championship, we are thrilled to announce an incredible individual milestone: 🥇 Alex in Year 5 finished ranked #1 OUT OF MORE THAN 60,000 STUDENTS nationwide! To become the top-ranked student in the entire country is a phenomenal achievement. Beyond Alex's historic win, there were outstanding individual performances and record-breaking efforts right across the school. Every single recall, speed trial, and session played a direct part in putting St Joseph's on top of Australia. We could not be prouder of every single student who put in the effort, time, and speed over the last three days. Absolutely outstanding! ⚡🎸 Thank you to our incredible teachers for leading the charge, and to our parents for supporting the home practice sessions. St Joseph's Rocks! WE ARE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! ROCK ON! 🎸🏆 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Times Tables Rock Stars @followers
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🥇 NUMBER 1 IN AUSTRALIA! 🥇 The final national results for the Oz-Rocks Competition (Sept 1–3) have officially been released, and our school community has achieved something truly extraordinary! Out of 888 schools competing across the entire nation, St Joseph's Primary School, Schofields has taken 1ST PLACE AS THE HIGHEST SCORING SCHOOL IN AUSTRALIA! On top of our school-wide championship, we are thrilled to announce an incredible individual milestone: 🥇 Alex in Year 5 finished ranked #1 OUT OF MORE THAN 60,000 STUDENTS nationwide! To become the top-ranked student in the entire country is a phenomenal achievement. Beyond Alex's historic win, there were outstanding individual performances and record-breaking efforts right across the school. Every single recall, speed trial, and session played a direct part in putting St Joseph's on top of Australia. We could not be prouder of every single student who put in the effort, time, and speed over the last three days. Absolutely outstanding! ⚡🎸 Thank you to our incredible teachers for leading the charge, and to our parents for supporting the home practice sessions. St Joseph's Rocks! WE ARE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! ROCK ON! 🎸🏆 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Times Tables Rock Stars @followers
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Celebrating Fathers Day For many years now, the role of fathers has changed and evolved. During the industrial revolution, fathers were often considered detached and distant due to working long hours in factories. However, today things have changed dramatically with many dads being celebrated for being sensitive, caring and more hands-on. Recent studies have shown that children benefit greatly from having fathers who are present and interacting in everyday activities. This has transformed the understanding of how fathers shape children’s lives from the start, challenging conventional ideas of parenthood and gender. Research also suggests that fathers influence their sons and daughters in different ways, which is especially true during their transition to adolescence. Engaging in regular physical activities can play a key role in influencing children to learn self-control, face challenges, regulate emotions and take manageable risks. In this Special Report, fathers will learn about the positive impact they can have on their child’s mental health and wellbeing, whilst also ensuring they indulge in a little self-care. Click on St Joseph's School TV to find out more on celebrating Fathers Day.
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Our St Joseph’s community holds the people of Nepal in our thoughts and prayers following the devastating flash floods and landslides that have struck the Nepal–Tibet border region this week, claiming hundreds of lives with many more still missing. We pray for those who have lost loved ones, for the families still searching for the missing, and for the rescue workers and communities responding with such courage. “Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10) 🕊️ Let us keep Nepal in our hearts this week.
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We were honoured to welcome Uncle Ted back this term, he shared powerful stories about identity and connection to our mob. His yarns gave our students so much to reflect on and be proud of. Inspired by Uncle Ted's visit and our community, our students have started planning an exciting new mural for our school, a project that will celebrate our culture and stories for everyone to see. Watch this space, as painting will begin next term! Huge thanks to Uncle Ted for taking the time to visit and share his knowledge with us.
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