Thank you.
A big thank you to our community for your generosity with Project Compassion this year. It has been humbling seeing how families have shared this year. I am also aware that many families may give directly to Project Compassion on line and I thank you for your generosity. A big thank you to Oliver who introduced the Chocolate for Charity fundraiser. All monies from this fundraiser will go to Project Compassion along with the pancake monies collected at the beginning of Lent. The winner/s of the Chocolate for Charity fundraiser was announced on Friday.
“All kids need is a little help, a little hope and someone who believes in them”.
Magic Johnson
Dear Parents and Carers,
The St Joseph’s School Tranmere Parents & Friends Committee have had a busy term planning out our exciting events for the year ahead. There is something for everyone so be sure to SAVE THE DATES. I’d like to already say a BIG thank you to those who have joined the Committee and given up their time to plan and execute the events we have instore this year.
Also, a big thank you to all of the volunteers who have supported Ice blocks each Friday and most recently, our Easter raffle — your enthusiasm and willingness to help continue to make a real difference in our school community.
Our fundraising goal this year is $10,000! This money will go towards adding a fantastic shade structure in front of the new sports shed—so our children can stay cool during PE and our parents can cheer on from the sidelines in comfort!
What a busy term 1 we have had in the sporting realm.
All students participated in Footsteps, year 3-6’s engaging in a UniSA mini lab session, trialling and competing for the SACPSSA Swimming Carnival.
This term junior primary has been focusing on fundamental movement skills (FMS). Reception students have focused on ball skills. They have learned how to control different balls (rolling, throwing, bouncing, kicking, catching and striking). The year 1’s & 2’s has focused on mastering FMS by exploring object manipulation and techniques for rolling and throwing (for accuracy and distance), bouncing and catching.
The year 3 & 4’s has been introduced to sport-specific object control and manipulative skills in sports such as basketball and tennis. They have been introduced to tactics and understanding when and why we choose to pass or dribble the ball in game like situations.
The year 5 & 6’s has been focusing on different leadership skills needed to lead others effectively in a PE setting. They lead the class in pairs in either a warm-up game, main skill or cool down activity. They then had exposure to problem solving games and how to effectively communicate to create a cohesive team.
In week 4 UniSA master students taught our 3 – 6 students team games for a lesson.
Why is fluency important?
Math fact fluency in the early years forms the foundation that children need to complete more complex mathematical work later on. The ability to accurately and quickly recall addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts without using too much brain power is essential because our working memory can only hold up to 7 new things at a time. When we help children move these math facts from their working memory into their long-term memory where they can be effortlessly retrieved, students can use their working memory for more complex tasks.
What are the basic addition and subtraction facts children need to master by the end of Year 2?
There are basic fact strategies related to numbers to 20 that children work on at different stages from Reception to Year 2.
They are:
Count on 1, 2, 3
Facts of 10 (e.g., 1 and 9 make 10, 2 and 8 make ten and so on)
Doubles (For example, double 4 is 8)
Near Doubles
Bridge 10
Use a rule (what to do when adding to a 0)
These also have a related subtraction strategy.
Dear Families
Our children are always busy creating and making and our making box is always running low, no matter how quickly we seem to fill it. Therefore we would be extremely appreciative so if you have any empty food containers such as cereal or shoe boxes, paper towel rolls etc. our children would be extremely grateful.
Melanie Heaney
OSHC Director
Dear Families,
Thank You for Engaging in Parent-Teacher Discussions
We would like to extend our thanks to all the families who joined us for last week's Parent-Teacher Discussions. Your presence and involvement play a vital role in supporting our students' growth and development, both academically and socially.
These discussions are an invaluable opportunity for teachers and parents to come together to share insights about student progress, celebrate achievements, and set meaningful future learning goals. By working collaboratively, we can ensure each child's unique strengths are nurtured and areas for improvement are thoughtfully addressed.
Your commitment to partnering with us in your child's education fosters a sense of community and shared purpose, which is essential for creating a supportive and thriving learning environment. Thank you once again for making time to join us and for your continued dedication to our school
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Enrolments for 2026 & 2027
Our classrooms are filling up! We have limited places available for 2026, and enrolments in 2027 is already growing. If you have a child due to start in either of these years, please ensure you submit an application form to secure your place. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us in the office.
Joeys Playgroup – A Community Favourite!
Our Joeys Playgroup is thriving! This much-loved FREE community playgroup runs every Wednesday morning from 9-11am during the school term and welcomes families of all kinds—parents, grandparents, and caregivers alike.
Under the warm guidance of Tahlia, our wonderful playgroup coordinator, little ones enjoy a mix of structured and unstructured play, with fun weekly themes to keep things exciting. The key highlight is story and song time at the end—always a crowd favourite! If you're looking for a welcoming space for your child to play, explore, and make new friends, come along—we’d love to see you! 💙
