2021 Term 4, Week 5
Principal's Piece
Dear Friends and Families
This term is definitely flying by as we are already over the halfway mark. Teachers are busy assessing students and collecting data to prepare reports for the end of the year. This provides a great opportunity to look at the growth students have made and celebrate their successes. Each class is also in full Concert preparation mode and we look forward to presenting the Christmas nativity story with our families. This year the Concert may look a little different from previous years as we want the focus to be on the children and the story they are telling. We ask that families and friends come ready to listen, watch and enjoy the show. To this end, we will not be selling food and we ask that you do not bring your own as we believe this will distract from the performance. We will, however, be providing seating for all this year.
Congratulations to Nelly Melpi, who received the sacrament of Confirmation at Mass last Sunday. Nelly represented the school beautifully and we are very proud to continue being a part of her faith journey. Thank you to Sr Julianne for preparing her for this day and to Fr Joel for leading the Mass.
Last week our Year 6 girls visited the Alta-1 campus for an open day. They were given a tour of the school, met with staff and participated in some of their regular activities. There was really positive feedback from the girls, who enjoyed their time there. This Thursday Year 6 students are participating in East Kimberley College’s Transition Day. If you have a student in Year 6 and have not enrolled them in High School for 2022 please feel free to contact our school office for assistance.
As we look forward to 2022 can I please ask those families with a child on a medical plan (eg asthma or anaphylaxis) to book an appointment with the relative health professional to update your child’s Action Plan. It is important they are reviewed and updated each year so that we can provide the best possible response in the event of a medical emergency.
This Thursday at 8am the Year 5/6 class will lead the whole school in a Remembrance Day service. This will take place in the library and all are welcome to join us.
A reminder that we still have no Canteen. Please continue to send your child with recess and lunch. To provide food for children we have to pull staff out of the classrooms, thus disrupting the classroom learning. 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 make.
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.
Enjoy the rest of your week.
Miss Gabby
Principal
MacqLit
We are very excited with the progress being made in our MacqLit groups between Term 3 and Term 4. Nearly all students have progressed through to the next level in the MacqLit program. We continue to very proud of our students, who have worked hard on improving their reading skills. Moving forward into this term our goal is to keep up the impressive growth rate for all students and have everyone reading with fluency and comprehension every day.

As always if you would like to talk about how your child is progressing in MacqLit, please contact the school and speak to me.
Shaun Joseph
Assistant 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.
You’re Welcome!
Our school gates are often closed for reasons of student safely, but that doesn’t mean you’re not welcome. Just lift the latch at the top of the pedestrian gate and come on in.
From the start of Term 3 the double gates off Coolibah Drive will be padlocked. Please come in through the pedestrian gate on Ironwood Drive.
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/
Reminders
Term Dates & Pupil Free Days 2021
Term Dates 2021
Term 1: 1 February - 1 April
Term 2: 20 April - 2 July
Term 3: 20 July - 23 September
Term 4: 11 October - 10 December
Pupil Free Days 2021
Thursday 28th and Friday 29th January
Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th March
Monday 19th April
Tuesday, 8th June (Catholic Day)
Monday 19th July
Thursday-Friday 12-13 August
Friday 24th September (Staff Retreat)
Friday 15th October
Assemblies
Assemblies (Friday 1.20pm)
- 23 July, Year 2
- 20 August, Year 2/3 and Pre-Primary
- 17 September, Year 1
Kindy Days
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
7.50am - 2.00pm
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We are ready to collect your recyclable containers. Our drop off point is currently located adjacent to our cricket nets at the back of the school (towards Ivanhoe Caravan Park). Look out for the yellow bags!
If you change your phone number, please tell us. We many need to contact you if your child is sick or doesn’t get picked up after school.
Most school age children are eligible for free dental care in Kununurra School Dental Clinic.
Primary School children become eligible to attend the School Dental Service in the year they turn 5.
High School children are eligible to attend the School Dental Service until they complete Year 11 or the day they turn 17 (whichever occurs first).
If you changed your address or phone numbers, please advise dental clinic staff. Missed appointments may result in suspension from the School Dental Service.
We are located on the hospital grounds in the Dental Health Building, 69 Coolibah Drive and are open Monday to Friday 7:30 to 3:30.
Please feel free to call us on 0419 939 179 or email: kununurramobile@dental.health.wa.gov.au to organise an appointment.
