Principal's Piece

Dear Friends and Families

It was wonderful to have so many of you join us for the Athletics Carnival last week. It was a great day, enjoyed by all. We were so impressed with the students’ sportsmanship and behaviour throughout the day. Congratulations to all the students who tried their best. Thank you to Matilda for organising the carnival and for all staff and parent volunteers who made the day run so smoothly.

The Berry Street Training last week was a great opportunity for staff to delve deeper into a whole school approach to Trauma Informed Practice. It prompted extensive discussion around our next steps towards embedding positive education throughout the school. Specifically in the area of Character, we looked at a strengths-based approach. The training highlighted the critical importance of our relationships, perception of self, and the mental and emotional states of complete engagement.

We look forward to Book Week next week, with this year's theme being Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds. On Monday and Thursday students will participate in rotations celebrating books, on Wednesday at 5pm we have Stories under the Stars (see advertisement) and on Friday students are encouraged to dress up as their favourite character for our Book Week Parade. In addition we have the Scholastic Book Fair in the Library.

Thank you to all families who have paid their school fees for 2021. A reminder notice was sent out to families with outstanding fees this week. If you are unable to pay your school fees, please make a time to come and discuss this with me.

A reminder that our Climate Survey is now open for parent/carer feedback. Please go to www.NSIPartnerships.com.au and enter the code SJKPACS. This is a good opportunity to have your say about St Joseph's, what is working well and what you would like to see happening. The data from this survey is used to inform whole school planning and identify areas for school improvement. There are paper copies of the survey available at the front office if you are unable to complete the survey online. Thanks in advance for your participation.



Last Sunday was the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, a holy day of obligation for the Catholic Church. With The Assumption, the promises of the Lord were fulfilled for Mary, and as always, beyond all expectation. Her glorification in body and soul resulted from divine graciousness and gracefulness. Her divine motherhood is in perfect harmony with her Assumption. By looking at Mary's Assumption into Heaven we understand better that even though our daily life may be marked by trials and difficulties, it flows like a river to the divine ocean, to the fullness of joy and peace.

Have a great week. 

Miss Gabby

Principal

Athletics Carnival

The Athletics Carnival highlighted the effort and sportsmanship of our students and showed how well they can work together to achieve great things. A huge shout out to the parent helpers before the event and on the day. Things would not have run as smoothly as they did without your efforts.

Students participated across a range of track and field events in a positive and enthusiastic manner. They put significant effort into their PE lessons, focussing on form, endurance and commitment to finish. On the day we were thrilled to see every student attempt and complete every activity.

As with most sporting events, things do not always go as planned but students showed great resilience in their ability to overcome disappointment and show encouragement to others.

It was a solid win in the end with our red warriors Pentecost, who took out champion faction for 2021 by almost 100 points. This does not take away from the efforts and achievement of Ivanhoe, Ord and Argyle.

The school tug-o-war event (juniors and seniors) was a fun way to end the competition.

Congratulations to Jonas and Quade on a tie for Overall Champion Boy and to Nelly for Overall Champion Girl. Congratulations goes also to Lincoln for his Sportsmanship award and his dedication to support his peers and complete all events across the day with a huge grin on his face. Well done!

Mrs Kehl

Sports Specialist

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/