Principal's Piece

Dear Friends and Families

Thank you to our families who provided their children with recess and lunch this week in the absence of the canteen. We are still actively recruiting a Canteen Manager so hopefully we will be able to find the right person for the job soon. As more of our students are bringing their own food to school I just wanted to remind our families that we are a nut aware school, which means nuts or nut products can be included as part of a healthy and balanced diet. Students are encouraged to bring a piece of fruit for recess and a healthy snack such as vegie sticks, cheese and crackers. For lunch, a sandwich is a great and easy option also.

We are busy planning for 2022 and working out classes and staffing for next year. If you know your child/ren will not be returning to school next year could you please send an email informing the school of your plans to leave. This will ensure we can set up our classes in the best possible way for 2022.

A reminder that we continue our swimming program this week with lessons on Thursday. There was great feedback from our first lessons last week. If you have not yet paid for your child’s swimming lessons, please send the money to school with them.

Next week we will celebrate All Saints Day on Monday 1^st November. This is a day where we remember all of the Saints within the Catholic Church and the contribution they have made whilst on earth and now in heaven. We often talk about the different qualities and strengths of the saints and how we can look to them as role models. On Tuesday 2^nd November we observe All Souls Day, a sorry time in our church where we remember all of our loved ones who have passed away. We will have a whole school mass at 8:30am in the library and all are welcome to join.

You may remember last term that information came home to parents/families about a survey that was collecting feedback about the school. Unfortunately we had a really low response from our families and as such have not generated enough data. This survey is a great opportunity for you to have your say about what is working well in the school and what needs improvement. The results from this will be used to inform planning for 2022 and beyond. Please complete the survey online by going to www.NSIPartnerships.com.au and then enter the code SJKPACS. If you would prefer a paper copy they are available from the front office.

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/