2021 Term 4, Week 8
Principal's Piece
Dear Friends and Families
We have had a wonderful week at school. On Monday Year 2/3 led us in a lovely liturgy for the 3rd Week of Advent. Their confidence and reverence was to be commended. Mr Jamie shared with us some more stories about the important people in the Nativity story and we look forward to next week when we hear the story about Jesus’ birth.
Our water play afternoon for Catholic Mission fundraiser was an amazing success. Thank you to Sr Julianne and the Kununurra Fire Brigade for supplying the water for the afternoon. The students had great fun lining up their coins and measuring their lines. We were overwhelmed with everyone’s generosity in being able to raise over $400 for Catholic mission, so thank you again.
This Friday we look forward to celebrating the achievements of our students at our End of Year Awards Assembly. This will begin at 8am in the library and all families are welcome to attend. Each Year level (not class) will have three awards, Academic Achievement, Academic Endeavour and Christian Living Award. The Academic Achievement award goes to someone who has excelled in all areas of learning consistently throughout the school year. The Academic Endeavour award goes to a student who has persevered and worked diligently with all their learning throughout the school year. The Christian Living Award is given to a student who embodies the ‘spirit of Jesus’. The specialist teachers will also present awards for outstanding performance in their specialist subjects. There is a Mary Mackillop Award that is given to one student who does as Mary did and ‘never see a need without doing something about it’ and then the final whole-school award is the ‘Ray of Sunhine’ for a student who brings joy to those around them everyday. Miss Deb will also have special awards for the Mini Vinnies students.
On Friday our students will transition to their classrooms for next year. They will spend time in their new class and have recess in their new play area. Unfortunately staffing for next year is still to be finalised so the focus of this transition will be on students feeling comfortable in their new environment.
We invite all Families to join us on Monday 6th December for our Thanksgiving and Graduation celebration. Mass will begin in the library at 8:30am followed by Graduation. We will also farewell staff and any families leaving at the end of the year.
You may have seen several job advertisements for positions at our School next year. Currently we are seeking a Teaching Assistant, Part-time Administration Officer and Canteen Manager. Please enquire at the office if you would like any more information about these positions.
As the year draws to an end I would like to encourage families with outstanding school fees to please make payment as soon as possible. These fees are a valuable contribution to the school and will allow our school to continue to be adequately resourced.
Enjoy the rest of your week.
Miss Gabby
Principal
School Christmas Concert bus pick up available for regular users of St Joseph’s School bus from 4.00pm, Wednesday 8th December
Thank you from Mini Vinnies
Over the year we have been very blessed to have some wonderful donations from equally wonderful people. I would like to thank The Sunshine Coast Reconciliation Group for donating $400 towards the postage of satchels, Margaret Dearlove and the Currimundi Craft Group for knitted toys and clothing, St Vincent de Paul Caloundra’s Kathy Townsend President and Pat Cummins Kawana, Bev Swindells for donations of clothes and a generous donation of socks from a High School in Queensland.
A big thank you to the Sunshine Charity Sewing Group who make the beautiful sewn clothes for our school children and the community. Special thanks to Jean and her team.
A heartfelt thanks to a group that call themselves “The Oldies”. Jenny Cronin and her team are only 90 years young and donate various goods, toys and clothes to us in Kununurra and groups in the Northern Territory. Thanks to our previous Deputy Principal Mrs Laura Christopher for handmade quilted rugs and clothes for new borns. Kununurra Neighbourhood house is always helping out with shoes, socks, cutlery and anything else we need for the community. One last thanks to Miss Di our school secretary for collecting and delivering the parcels.
The Christmas hampers will be delivered on the Wednesday 8th December from 8.15am. So please send some food and Xmas treats to fill up the hampers.
Thanks to the community, students and parents for your help and donations.
God bless.
Miss Deb, Mini Vinnies Coordinator
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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.
