2021 Term 1, Week 4
Principal's Piece
Dear Parents and Families
It was great to have all our staff back on deck this week. Our teachers have been busy finishing student literacy and maths testing in order to understand student needs. We had another planning meeting for the upcoming St Patrick’s Quiz night to organise prizes. If you are able to donate a prize it would be greatly appreciated. We will have another planning meeting next Friday 5th March, 2.30pm at the school. All parents and friends of St Joseph’s are welcome to attend and assist with preparations.
As you know the school has its own Code of Conduct, which describes minimum standards of conduct in all behaviour and decision-making to ensure the safety and well-being of students. As a staff we regularly review the conduct statements and how these apply to us in our different roles within the school. This year we hope to develop a student Code of Conduct which reflects the student voice within our school. The initial process for this has begun and we look forward to sharing this with the school community when complete.
Staff will be participating in Berry St Trauma-Informed training on the 15th and 16th March so there will be no school on these days. The OSHC will also not be open during this time as all staff need to attend this training.
Swimming starts this week for students in Year 3 to 6, so please make sure you have returned your child’s permission note and send them to school with everything they need for swimming on Thursday.
Enjoy the rest of your week.
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 Friday 26th 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
Assemblies
Assemblies (Friday 1.20pm)
Due to COVID restrictions parents are unable to attend. Assemblies will be filmed and put on Seesaw.
24 February: Year 5/6
10 March: Year 4/5
24 March: Year 2/3
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.
