Principal's Piece

Dear Friends and Families

Thank you to our parents and friends who came along to our Father’s Day Footy Match last Friday, I heard it was a great afternoon enjoyed by all. We look forward to continuing this as a tradition next year. This Thursday our students will participate in a whole school STEM challenge. It will be a fantastic opportunity to develop their problem-solving skills whilst working in partnership with others. On Friday our Year 4 students will travel to Lake Argyle for the day and then return to school to camp out for the night. We hope they enjoy this experience.

Sadly, Tianna Garlett will be finishing with us this Friday. After ten years of service to St Joseph’s Tianna is moving to Derby to take up another job opportunity. Tianna has made an invaluable contribution to the school community over the last decade and will be greatly missed. We wish her all the best in her new role.

Next week we welcome volunteer staff and students from St Norbert College in Perth. We look forward to having them help in our school and sharing their gifts and talents with us.



Last week we re-introduced the Fruit’n’Veg program for our students. We received a donation from St Mary Mackillop College in Busselton and have allocated some of the funds towards additional healthy food breaks. Each class is managing this break in their own way; for some the fruit’n’veg is available throughout the whole day, while for others there is a designated break. We look forward to hearing feedback from students and teachers about this program.

In Week 10 we will celebrate a whole week of wellbeing for students and staff. The week will focus on different strategies for self-care and how we can prioritise our own wellbeing. Parents and friends are invited to join us for a shared lunch on Thursday 23^rd of September from 12.15pm, BYO food and picnic blanket. We will have a number of service providers in attendance showcasing different examples of mindfulness activities or strategies we can use to take care of ourselves. If you work for a service provider and are interested in getting involved, please contact Elle Tierney for more information. There will be no school for students on Friday 24^th September as our teachers will be participating in a Staff Retreat.

Have a great week. 

Miss Gabby

Principal

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/