Principal's Piece

Dear Friends and Families

This Thursday, 4th November, we will host Kindy Orientation for our 2022 Kindy students from 8:30 to 10:00am. This is an opportunity for the teaching team for next year to meet the students and their families and begin to establish positive working relationships before they start.

This Sunday, 7th November, we will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation for Nelly Melpi. This will take place at the 8:30am Mass at St Vincent Pallotti Church and we invite all our students and their families. This week we observed All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Our school gathered for Mass with Fr Joel on Tuesday which was an opportunity to remember all the special people in our lives who have passed away. Through prayer we find comfort in God's love at these times of sorrow.

Just a reminder that we still have no Canteen. Please continue to send your child with recess and lunch. When we have to make food for children it means we have to pull staff out of the classrooms. If any parents are available to volunteer for an hour in the canteen each day this will assist us with the emergency lunches we need to provide.

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. If you can 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 to complete 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/