2022 Term 1, Week 8
Principal's Piece
Dear Parents and Carers
We started our week with a wonderful Feast Day celebrating St Joseph. Our students gathered online for a liturgy where we learnt about Joseph's life and what type of man he was. After lunch the students completed different St Joseph-themed activities. They enjoyed lining up their cans for recycling on the basketball court and Pre-Primary had the longest line, winning themselves a movie and popcorn afternoon. Thank you to those children who brought in cans, gold coin donations for wearing free dress and money for icy poles.
To continue our fundraising for Project Compassion the staff have donated Easter Eggs for a Easter hamper raffle. Tickets will go home next week to each family. We ask that you sell the tickets to your friends and family and return them by Thursday 7th April (Week 10) so we can announce the winners at our Easter service on the final Friday of school. Tickets will be $2 each or $20 for a book. If you would like more tickets please contact the front office. Thanks in advance for your support.
This week we welcomed Hellen Johnson to the role of Canteen Manager. Hellen comes to us with many years of experience in the hospitality industry. It is really exciting to finally have someone working in the Canteen after many months of searching. The Canteen will continue to only provide emergency lunches this week. During Week 9 and 10 a limited Canteen menu will be available for all students (see below). We look forward to launching our new full Canteen menu at the start of Term 2, which will have a focus on providing healthy and nutritious food. Thanks for your patience and support during the period of our canteen closure.
Miss Desma will finish with us at the end of this term to pursue her art. We have really enjoyed having Desma back at school and wish her all the best with her new endeavour. Miss Ros has extended her leave and will not be returning to school in 2022. She is pursuing new job opportunities at the Red Sun clothing store and we wish Ros all the best. I have advertised for a Teaching Assistant from the start of Term 2 and concluding at the end of the year. We have already had several applicants, so I am hopeful we will get another amazing person to join our team. A couple of weeks ago we welcomed back Miss Susan after a year of leave. It has been great to have Susan at school and we look forward to working with her this year. Miss Di will be going on long service leave for Terms 2 and 3 and we wish her a pleasant break. We have been lucky to have filled her position for this time and welcome Kristen Bunce to the roll of full time Administration Officer. Miss Ann will continue in her Administration Officer roll for two days a week.
Enjoy the rest of your week.
Miss Gabby
Principal
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Code of Conduct Statement 2
We give priority to students’ safety and well-being in all our behaviour and decision making.
Guidelines
1. We accept that all adults have individual and joint responsibility for the safety and well-being of students.
2. We ensure the safety and well-being of students are the primary focus of our actions and decisions and take precedence over any other considerations including the reputation of the school and our own needs.
3. We support the safety, health and well-being of each student, promoting and supporting decisions and behaviour that contribute to the student’s self-confidence, safety and well-being.
A beautiful photo of our new mum who attends our Aboriginal Families as First Educators Playgroup. Mini Vinnies has organised a baby bundle for mum, including a cot sheet, baby rugs, nappies, clothes and newborn toys.
Miss Deb
Mini Vinnies Coordinator
Lenten Prayers of Intercession from CARITAS
We pray for all who know what it is to live in the ashes: the poor, the marginalised, the outcast, the lonely, the sick. May the ashes we wear in humility be for us all a sign of our hope in the rising of the Lord of all life. Lord hear us.
We pray for all those whose access to food and water is insecure. May the whole human family respond generously in creating lasting justice in the distribution of life’s necessities. May we respond to opportunities, such as those presented by Project Compassion this Lent, to build a future for all generations. Lord hear us.
We pray for all those who live with disability, especially those who are stigmatised in any way. May we do all we can to support their flourishing as truly equal participants in the human family. Lord hear us.
We pray for the work of Caritas Australia through Project Compassion. We pray also for greater respect for the environment. May we care deeply for the Earth that God has entrusted to our care. May we realise that we are on Holy Ground. Lord hear us.
We pray for those driven away from their homes by violence, persecution or poverty. May our hearts be open to do all we can to rebuild the lives of others. May we be instruments of God’s peace. Lord hear us.
We pray that all women may be respected and encouraged to take their rightful place in society. We pray also that all people will have access to clean water and safe house. May we act for justice in concrete ways, such as through Project Compassion. Lord hear us.
We pray for a renewal of our faith in Holy Week. Through works such as Project Compassion, may we walk alongside our brothers and sisters towards the new life of Easter. Lord hear us.
Saint Joseph’s Day and Project Compassion
Thank you for everyone’s participation in our fundraising activities on St Joseph’s Day. We will continue fundraising for Project Compassion through classroom donation boxes and cans for recycling until the end of term.
Read more at www.caritas.org.au
Easter Celebrations
Our children are learning about the meaning of Easter in their Religious Education program. Each morning in the last week of school, we will have special Easter Assembly via Teams and then continue the story in the first week of Term 2.
To reinforce the meaning of Easter, on the last day of term, Friday 8th April, children are invited to wear black/dark clothes as a symbol of sadness and Jesus dying. On the first day of Term 2, Tuesday 26th April, children are invited to wear bright crazy clothes as a symbol of the joy of the resurrection (there is no gold coin expected). On these days, the clothes and atmosphere will be a teaching point of the Easter story.
Sr Julianne
Sr Julianne
The Year of St Joseph Artwork 2021
To celebrate the year of St Joseph in 2021, the Broome Catholic Education Office commissioned the work of art below. Schools were then invited to send in five photos of children. These were used to transform the painting into a photo mosaic. The end result is on display in the front office.
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The tree at the top left represents the desert land of the Kutjunka region. The yellow and brown spots underneath represent the dried desert lands.
The boab tree in the bottom right represents the lands of the Kimberley where the Boabs grow. The red spots symbolise the red sand and hot ground of the Kimberley regions that are close to the ocean.
In the middle of the painting there are upside down U shapes. These symbolise the people of the Kimberley who come together to celebrate Saint Joseph and his influence in these lands. Joseph is in the middle with a halo.
Suraya Sambo
Kururrungku Catholic Education Centre, Bililuna
Canteen Menu Weeks 9 & 10
Available to all Students
Monday
Recess: Fruit, popcorn
Lunch: Sandwiches, toasted sandwiches
Tuesday
Recess: Fruit, muffins
Lunch: Sandwiches, toasted sandwiches
Wednesday
Recess: Fruit, popcorn
Lunch: Sandwiches, toasted sandwiches
Thursday
Recess: Fruit, cheese-n-crackers
Lunch: Sandwiches, toasted sandwiches
Friday
Recess: Fruit, muffins
Lunch: Sandwiches, toasted sandwiches
Prices
Whole piece of fruit $1
Popcorn $1
Muffins $1.50
Cheese and crackers $1.50
Meat and Salad Sandwich $5
Salad Sandwich $4.50
Meat Toasted Sandwich $4
Vegetarian Toasted Sandwich $3
Sandwich fillings
- Ham
- Chicken
- Cheese
- Spaghetti
- Baked beans
- Salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot)
- Mayonnaise
Parent Planner Term 1 2022
Please note that cash payments for Book Club are no longer accepted at St Joseph's. All orders should be placed through Book Club Loop.
See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/
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.
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
Due to COVID, parents and carers are unable to attend assemblies for the time being.
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.
