2021 Term 4, Week 9
From all the staff at St Joseph's School, we wish you a safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year
Principal's Piece
Dear Friends and Families
It is hard to believe it is the end of the year! We have all enjoyed the last few weeks celebrating the achievements of our students at our End of Year Award Assembly, Year 6 Graduation and the Christmas Concert. The Concert was a wonderful culmination of weeks of hard work and rehearsals. We hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did. Thank you to Miss Natalie who co-ordinated the Concert with the support of Mr Shaun and to all the staff who helped prepare students and made costumes. Thanks to the parents for their assistance with prop making. And lastly thank you to our wonderful students who tried their best all term to learn their lines, dances and songs and performed with such enthusiasm and confidence. You should all be very proud of yourself!
We started the week celebrating our Year 6 Graduates, Tileyah, Joy, Nelly, Tyler, Jonas, Lincoln, Camille and Zephira. It was great to hear them share their favourite memories and their wishes for our remaining students. Each of them is a wonderful young person and we look forward to watching their journey over the coming years. Thank you to Mr B, Mr Jamie and Sr Julianne for helping to prepare the students and for organising such a lovely send off for them. We also took the opportunity to farewell students leaving at the end of the year as well as Mr B, Miss Harriet and Mr Roberts.
We still have a number of staff vacancies at the school which I will actively try to fill over the Christmas holidays. COVID border restrictions and mandatory vaccinations have significantly impacted our recruitment opportunities, however this is not unique to our school and is a sentiment being echoed across the education sector. Unfortunately this situation means that classroom allocations for next year are still to be finalised. With the support of CEWA I am hopeful that we will be able to recruit the best staff for our school for 2022.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the School Advisory Council for their support throughout 2021, in particular Rowena Alexander (Chairperson) and Brooke Thomas (Secretary) for their time and support in assisting me with a number of projects throughout the year. Thank you to the members of the P&F group who have also supported the students at our school through their fundraising efforts. Thank you to the parents and carers who have actively participated in our school community this year and shared with us their many gifts and talents. Lastly thanks to all our staff who go above and beyond every day to ensure each of our students have the best education possible.
Thank you for making me feel so welcome in my first year as Principal at St Joseph's. I have really enjoyed being part of such a wonderful school community. I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year I look forward to welcoming you all back in 2022!
Miss Gabby
Principal
A reminder that the first day back for PP - Year 6 students is Monday, 31st January. Kindy starts on Tuesday, 1st February.
The school office is open from Monday, 24th January.
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/
Reminders
Term Dates & Pupil Free Days 2022
Term Dates 2022
School office reopens Monday 24th January
Term 1: 31 January - 8 April
Term 2: 26 April - 1 July
Term 3: 19 July - 23 September
Term 4: 11 October - 19 December
Pupil Free Days 2022
Thursday & Friday 2-3 June (PD)
Monday 18 July (PD)
Monday 5 September (Catholic Day)
Monday 10 October (PD)
Assemblies
Assemblies, Friday 1.20pm
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.
