2021 Term 2, Week 9
Principal's Piece
Dear Families and Friends
Welcome to Week 9. You may have heard that our school bus it out of service, possibly till the end of term. We are doing our best to pick students up and drop them off in other school vehicles, however this may take longer than normal so please be patient with us. If you are able to transport your children to and from school please let us know.
We will celebrate NAIDOC Week at St Joseph's in Week 11 this term. We look forward to welcoming all our families and friends to the different events throughout the week. Please check out the program for the week and mark it in your diaries.

We look forward to handing out Semester 1 Reports to parents in Week 11. As you can appreciate, a lot of work goes into writing reports and so we want to make certain they make it home to the parents. We ask that parents/carers collect the reports directly from the teacher. You are invited to join us at our NAIDOC celebrations during Week 11 and you can collect reports from classroom teachers at these times.
Congratulations to the three students from our parish who celebrated their Sacrament of Reconciliation and Eucharist on the weekend. It was a lovely celebration and you should be very proud of yourselves.
I would like to draw your attention to the canteen procedures in this newsletter which outline moving from a debit to credit system. We will work towards implementing this as of Term 3 so please assist us with making the transition as smooth as possible.
Code of Conduct 8 - You support all members of the school community in making informed decisions about students.
Friday 2nd July is the last day of term 2.
Have a great rest-of-the-week!
Miss Gabby
Principal
You’re Welcome!
Our school gates are often closed for reasons of student safely, but that doesn’t mean you’re not welcome. Just lift the latch at the top of the pedestrian gate and come on in.
Update your phone number and emergency contacts
If you change your phone number, please tell us. Please also provide us with any changes to your emergency contacts. We many need to ring you or your emergency contact if your child is sick or doesn’t get picked up after school.
School Athletics Carnival, Friday 30th July, Week 2, Term 3
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/
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 - 23 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
Thursday-Friday 12-13 August
Friday 24th September (Staff Retreat)
Monday 11th October
Assemblies
Assemblies (Friday 1.20pm)
Due to COVID restrictions only parents of presenting class may attend.
30 April: Year 2
14 May: Year 1
28 May: PP
11June: Year 5/6
25 June: Year 4/5
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.
