2022 Term 1, Week 9
Principal's Piece
Dear Parents and Carers
Thank for your continued support as we face increasing numbers of COVID cases in Kununurra. We appreciate all those parents/carers who are keeping symptomatic children at home, who are informing the school and letting us know their child’s COVID test results. If your child is not at school because they are a close contact or because they have tested positive please inform the front office either by phone or email. If your child is a close contact or a positive case and you would like some learning materials for them please contact the school and request a home learning pack. If your child is not a close household contact or positive case then we encourage them to come to school. School is safe and open and we are continuing to follow all directives from WA Health.
Easter raffle tickets went home to the eldest child in each family this week. We have already had entire books sold and returned to school. If you would like additional raffle tickets please contact the office. We look forward to announcing the winners of our raffle next Friday.
Next week we will be focusing on the story and events of Easter. Each morning we will have an Easter liturgy presented by a different class telling a separate part of the Easter story. On Friday, 8th April, children are encouraged to wear black/dark clothing as a symbol of sadness at Jesus dying. On Tuesday, 26th April, (first day of Term 2) students are encouraged to wear bright clothing (no donation necessary) to represent our joy and celebration of Jesus’ resurrection.
This term we have been focusing on our School BOABS of "Being Respectful" and "Following Directions". The students have been demonstrated great examples of this behaviour at our school in different environments. We have been counting our BOAB cards each week and keeping a tally as to which Faction has the most BOABS. So far ORD is in the lead and on their way to collecting the first prize of the year.
This term our student leaders have been learning an Acknowledgement of Country that we have been using to lead our school assemblies. Lacey, Charmaine and Grace practised the Acknowledgement of Country during their own lunchtime and came up with the actions, which they then taught students in the Year 4/5 class. They have begun teaching the rest of our students at our assemblies. We hope all students at St Joseph’s will learn our school acknowledgement and are confident using this in their classrooms and at whole school events.
Miss Gabby
Principal
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Code of Conduct Statement 3
We act in accordance with the values of the Gospel as defined in the Code of Ethical Conduct.
Guidelines
1. We are mindful that our decisions and behaviour are opportunities for students and others to see Gospel values in action and how faith integrates with life. Therefore we are responsible for educating ourselves and anyone we lead on the content of those values, and their practical application in our decision making.
2. We acknowledge that as a member of a Catholic school community, we are required to strive to develop and live out our relationships with all people in a manner that is based on Gospel values as defined in the CECWA Code of Ethical Conduct.
3. We accept that as a member of a Catholic school community, our conduct reflects on Catholic Education and the Church, and therefore we must strive to uphold the letter and spirit of the Code of Ethical Conduct.
From L-R: 2nd, 3rd and 4th prizes in our Easter Raffle
Prayer for Ukraine
Loving God,
We pray for the people of Ukraine,
For all those suffering or afraid,
That you will be close to them and protect them.
We pray for world leaders,
For compassion, strength and wisdom to guide their choices.
We pray for the world
That in this moment of crises,
We may reach out in solidarity
To our brothers and sisters in need.
May we walk in your ways
So that peace and justice
Become a reality for the people of Ukraine
And for all the world.
Amen
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
Year 3 News
Punctuation just got a whole lot more interesting!
This term the Year 3 class have introduced Kung Fu Punctuation into our Reading, Writing and Spelling lessons. Kung Fu Punctuation, where all punctuation marks are given corresponding kung-fu-style actions with accompanying sounds, is proving to be highly effective in teaching the intricacies of commas, exclamation marks, speech marks, apostrophes and full stops. Kung Fu Punctuation allows the children to actually feel what it’s like to use punctuation.
Recommended by and based on the beliefs of Ros Wilson (Big Writing founder), Kung Fu Punctuation works by assigning a Kung Fu based sound and action for each punctuation symbol making it more enjoyable to learn and more memorable in the process.
Over the term the Year 3 students have learnt that punctuation helps you to understand how characters are feeling and acting. It also helps a child to become a fluent reader that uses expression.
“I enjoy doing punctuation kung fu at the end of the sentence and the start” ~ Nancia-Jo Duncan
“1. Because it is FUN 2. it shows our learning about punctuation, and it can be very handy in your reading 3. It has been fun to work as a team doing our assembly” ~ Archie Stanley
Last week we made a video for our assembly item of our class completing Kung Fu Punctuation. In the video we modelled the kung fu moves for exclamation marks, full stops, commas, capital letter, speech marks and apostrophes. We hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did making it!
Miss Elle
Year 3 Teacher
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.
