2021 Term 1, Week 2
Dear Families and Friends
We have had another great week at St Joseph's. I have enjoyed visiting classes and getting to know the students. I look forward to meeting more of our families at our afternoon tea this Thursday 11th February. It was lovely to see some of our students and their family attending mass on Sunday and I encourage all our families to be active members of our parish.
We have had the painters at school this week giving the exterior of the school a freshen up and the interior of classrooms will receive a touch up later in the term. It was great to start our language lessons with the Language Nest team this week. Our AFAFE Playgroup has also started and the students have loved having little people around.
This Friday is Census Day for schools, where we must count all our students and submit numbers to the state government for funding. It is important that all our students are coming to school every day and if they do not attend, the school must be provided with a reason for their absence. So, if you know of students out in the community who haven't come to school please encourage them to do so.
Thank you.
Miss Gabby
Principal
COVID Update - Unwell Children
Students who are unwell should stay home. Parents are asked to seek medical advice if their child exhibits symptoms of COVID-19. Normal processes for advising the school of a child’s absence will apply.
See the CEWA Website for further information: https://covid19.cewa.edu.au/covid-19-response-210207/
POSITION VACANT: TEACHER ASSISTANT
Position details:
St Joseph’s School seeks an enthusiastic Teacher Assistant committed to student learning to be part of a collaborative, highly motivated and professional staff working together to provide a broad educational program that is responsive to current understandings of teaching and learning.
Temporary, full-time commencing Monday 22nd February (until 25th June 2021).
Selection Criteria:
- Minimum Certificate lll in Education Support or willingness to work towards.
- Be able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Be an organised staff member who shows initiative, flexibility and displays a positive outlook.
Applicants must:
- Have a sound knowledge and understanding of current practices concerning child safety.
- Be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.
- Submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of three referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.
On appointment the successful applicant will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) National Police Clearance prior to commencing work.
All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Gabby Franco, at:
St Joseph’s School
PO Box 262
Kununurra WA 6743
or gabrielle.franco@cewa.edu.au
Applications close Wednesday 17th February 2021
Reminders
Term Dates & Pupil Free Days 2021
Term Dates 2021
Term 1: 1 February - 1 April
Term 2: 20 April - 2 July
Term 3: 20 July - 24 September
Term 4: 12 October - 10 December
Pupil Free Days 2021
Thursday 28th and Friday 29th January
Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th March
Monday 19th April
Tuesday, 8th June (Catholic Day)
Monday 19th July
Friday 20th August (Staff Retreat)
Monday 11th October
Kindy Days
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
7.50am - 2.00pm
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We are ready to collect your recyclable containers. Our drop off point is currently located adjacent to our cricket nets at the back of the school (towards Ivanhoe Caravan Park). Look out for the yellow bags!
If you change your phone number, please tell us. We many need to contact you if your child is sick or doesn’t get picked up after school.
Most school age children are eligible for free dental care in Kununurra School Dental Clinic.
Primary School children become eligible to attend the School Dental Service in the year they turn 5.
High School children are eligible to attend the School Dental Service until they complete Year 11 or the day they turn 17 (whichever occurs first).
If you changed your address or phone numbers, please advise dental clinic staff. Missed appointments may result in suspension from the School Dental Service.
We are located on the hospital grounds in the Dental Health Building, 69 Coolibah Drive and are open Monday to Friday 7:30 to 3:30.
Please feel free to call us on 0419 939 179 or email: kununurramobile@dental.health.wa.gov.au to organise an appointment.
Friday of every even week beginning 1:20pm
