Principal's Piece

Dear Friends and Families

It is hard to believe it is the last week of Term 3; the year sure is flying by. I'd like to take this opportunity to wish our students and their families a safe and relaxing holiday. Hopefully this is a time for life to slow down a little and for everyone to have some rest. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday 11^th October. Please remember our school closure day for Term 4 is on Friday 15^th October.

We are still actively looking for a Supervisor at our OSHC, so if you know anyone with suitable qualifications, please encourage them to apply for the position. This week we introduced Miss Naomi Wharton to our Year 2 families. Following Mr A’s departure tomorrow, Naomi will be the teacher for Term 4. Naomi has spent this term at our school completing her final practicum for her teaching degree. She has been a wonderful addition to the team and is looking forward to working with the Year 2 students next term.

This week students have enjoyed a range of Wellbeing activities at lunch time organised by Miss Elle. The staff have also enjoyed their wellbeing activities such as pilates, casual dress day and a meeting-free week. We look forward to finishing the term off with our Shared Lunch and Community Wellness Afternoon.

In Term 4 our swimming program will return for students in Year 2 to 6. Lessons will begin in Week 2 and run through to Week 6. We are pleased to make this valuable opportunity available to our students and look forward to watching their progress. Thank you in advance to Marion, Jamie and Bec for running our swimming lessons. Please keep an eye out for permission notes which will be sent out in Week 1 Term 4.



Hopefully you would have seen in last week's newsletter the announcement about my appointment as the substantive Principal for St Joseph's Kununurra. My family and I have really enjoyed our time here this year and are looking forward to making Kununurra our home for the next three years. St Joseph's is a beautiful school and I feel very privileged to work in such a kind and welcoming environment. I look forward to strengthening partnerships between families and the school and making sure St Joseph's continues to be a place of excellence where all students flourish.

Enjoy your holidays.

Miss Gabby

Principal

Right: Health eating at St Joseph's! Students enjoying the fruit'n'veg bought with a generous donation from St Mary MacKillop College in Busselton

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

The St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct was developed by the students of St Joseph’s. Students participated in Steps 1 to 4 during Term 1 2021. Step 5 was worked through during term 2 and Step 6 completed during Term 3. The Student Code of Conduct was reviewed by students in Year 3 to 6 on two separate occasions. The Student Code of Conduct was shared with the wider school community during Term 3. 

At St Joseph’s School, Kununurra we want to feel Safe.

1. In order to feel Safe we will follow school rules.

When someone isn’t feeling this way, or there is conflict, we will ask an adult for help.

2. In order to feel Safe we will listen and follow instructions.

When someone isn’t feeling this way, or there is conflict, we will ask an adult for help.

3. In order to feel Safe we will help and care for others.

When someone isn’t feeling this way, or there is conflict, we will ask them why they are feeling that way.

4. In order to feel Safe we will keep our hands and feet to ourselves.

When someone isn’t feeling this way, or there is conflict, we will ignore them or walk away.

5. In order to feel Safe we will treat others the way we would like to be treated.

When someone isn’t feeling this way, or there is conflict, we will remind them of the golden  rule.

At St Joseph’s School, Kununurra we want to feel Happy.

1. In order to feel Happy we will smile, laugh, sing and dance.

When someone isn’t feeling this way, or there is conflict, we will ask them if they are alright.

2. In order to feel Happy we will be kind to others.

When someone isn’t feeling this way, or there is conflict, we will ask an adult for help.

3. In order to feel Happy we will make friends and play with them.

When someone isn’t feeling this way, or there is conflict, we will play with and include them.

4. In order to feel Happy we will come to school everyday.

When someone isn’t feeling this way, or there is conflict, we will look after them.

5. In order to feel Happy we will listen to the teacher and other adults.

When someone isn’t feeling this way, or there is conflict, we will try to make them feel happy.

Our Code of Conduct prohibits bullying, harassment and other forms of peer-to-peer abuse and we require respect for the privacy and human dignity of other students.

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/