Term 2, Week 4
Athletics Carnival - Wednesday 28th June
We apologise for the confusion over the dates!
Principal's Piece
Dear Parents and Carers
I hope that all our Mothers and Special Women had a lovely Mother's Day with your families. Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday for the Mums vs Students Basketball Game and raffle draw. It was terrific to have a game against the Mums and thank you everyone for the great sportsmanship displayed during the event. Congratulations to the raffle winners - we hope that you enjoyed your extra Mother's Day gift. Thank you to our Year 5/6 class for your efforts in making the raffle a fabulous success!
In addition to our regular class-based learning, we have been busy working on many different activities, such training for our Cross Country on Friday morning and completing our pieces for the Art Exhibition next Wednesday. The children have been working hard to finalise their artworks and it is an opportunity for you to see some of the activities they have been undertaking across their first two terms. Our Art Exhibition will run from 2:00 - 4:30pm and we encourage you to come along. A light afternoon tea will be available.
On Friday morning at 8.30am our Cross Country will begin. We have a slightly different plan for this year's races, with a rolling start so that we get to see everyone else participating in their respective races. Children are encouraged to wear their faction colours. We look forward to seeing you here to cheer on your children.
Our second big sporting event for this term is the Athletics Carnival. Please note that we had to move the date to avoid a clash with school photos on Friday June 16. The Athletics Carnival is on Wednesday June 28.
Everyone has also been working hard on being in the right place at the right time and ready for learning. It is great to see the children eagerly anticipating their next school day. We know that learning is sometimes hard and we are building resilience during those difficult moments.
We are currently making preparations for our NAIDOC week celebrations in Week 10 of this term, so stay tuned.
Our school has an affiliation with the Catholic Schools Parents association of WA. The following link will take you to the term newsletter for the Catholic School Parents association of WA: https://cspwa.schoolzineplus.com/news?nid=46 You might find some articles of interest in this newsletter.
Thank you to those families who have already completed the School Survey. This is a tool that contributes to the future planning for our school and I encourage you to participate; please see instructions below.
Good luck to all runners in our carnival on Friday.
Go well this week.
Miss Therese
Principal
Canteen Volunteers
We are looking for parent helpers to assist Hellen in the Canteen. Even if you have just an hour to spare, it would be very welcome. Please drop by the office and we'll take you over to meet Hellen.

(You won't need a Working With Children Check if your child is enrolled at St Joseph's)
School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs
For the safety of our children, we would like to remind parents that children catching our white Coaster school bus will be dropped off in the afternoon ONLY at the address from which they are picked up in the morning.
Attempts to accommodate parents who ring during the day asking that their children be dropped off elsewhere have resulted in an number of confusing situations, whereby children have ended up going home to an empty house or to a house where they are not expected.
Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.
Your child can only be dropped off at a different address if it is an emergency situation (eg you have an emergency visit to the hospital and an arrangement has been made for your child to be cared for by another family member or friend).
Many thanks for your cooperation.
Send Your Kids to School
Send your kids to school - it is the best possible way they can get a good education.
If your child misses one 1 day per week of school,
by the time they are in Yr 4 they will have missed 1 whole year of school.
Already they will by 1 year behind expected learning!
It may take some tough love, but it is worth the effort to make your child go to school every day.
Set a good routine from Kindy, don't let them miss a day.
It will give them the best start in life.
SACRAMENTS and other matters
As in previous years, all classes will learn about Sacraments and rites of initiation in their Religious Education programs. For students of the Catholic faith, there will also be an opportunity to receive these Sacraments at St Vincent Palloti Catholic Church. In this case, please contact the school office to place your child’s name on the Sacrament list for 2023. The schedule for Sacraments is below:
Baptism
Please contact Sr Julianne or Fr Vinu, at any time, regarding a date.
Eucharist
The Sacrament of First Eucharist being celebrated on Sunday June 11th for Catholic children in years 5 or 6. If you have not already done so, please let Sr Julianne know if you wish for your child to be included.
This term, all classes will be doing a Unit of work on the Eucharist as part of their Religious Education Program.
Confirmation
Year 6 children on 27th August, during the pastoral visit of Bishop Michael Morrissey.
Other Matters
Mass
Each weekend, at St Vincent Pallotti Church on Saturdays at 5.30pm and Sundays at 8.30am. On Sundays, we also have Children’s Liturgy during mass.
Church Visits
In the next few weeks, classes will visit the Catholic Church for a tour. Fr Vinu will assist the children to become more familiar with ‘church etiquette’, the mass ritual, the surroundings and the sacredness of the building. He will also any questions they may have. Classes will either walk, or be bused to the church, dependent on age and weather.
We have been unable to have school mass at the Church in dry season for over two years due to COVID regulations. These Church visits with Fr Vinu, will be a lead up to a School Mass on Wednesday 31st May, to celebrate Pentecost. All are welcome.
Juniper Visits
Visits to Juniper Aged Care will continue this term. Teachers will notify you via Seesaw about the date when your child’s class will visit the residents.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Sr Julianne or Miss Marion Roberts, through the school office, at any time if have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.
Sr Julianne
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Month of Mary
May is traditionally in the Catholic Church, the month where we particularly honour Mary, Mother of Jesus. You may wish to take time as a family to pray the Hail Mary.
MacqLit
We had a great start to MacqLit in Semester 1, with all our groups working hard from the very first lesson to improve their reading skills. We are proud of our students, who are already understanding that it takes effort and resilience to really improve their spelling and reading. Looking ahead to the rest of this term, our goal is to maintain this impressive attitude and have everyone reading with fluency and comprehension every day. I will be in touch with families already in the program soon to provide more detailed updates on your child's progress.
If you would like more information about eligibility or just about the program, please contact me at shaun.joseph@cewa.edu.au for more information.
Shaun Joseph
Assistant Principal
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Call or text
Mary (Mum) on 0428 524 611
Canteen Menu Terms 2 & 3
Families at St Joseph’s to receive more affordable quality Catholic education
Families at St Joseph’s School will continue to benefit from high quality, Christ-centred and child-focused education in 2023.
Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) has announced that the fees parents pay at St Joseph’s will be $739 for a single child in 2023 (see attached email for information about fees for additional children). This compares to current fees of $1,137 for a single child.
The changes to school fees have come about as a result of changes to the overall funding for Catholic schools in Western Australia. Our school and CEWA are able to utilise a greater level of data to inform how we determine fees in a way that better matches our school and community’s unique context.
I hope families will welcome this news as indicative of our school’s commitment to meeting the needs of the Kununurra community we serve. The reduction in fees has been impacted by changes to the Federal Government’s funding model, which is now based on the parent community’s Direct Measure of Income (DMI). We are strongly committed to delivering the highest quality education alongside all our other current programmes offered in 2023 and beyond.
The change in fees is a strong sign of Catholic education’s continued place as the best value for money education option for young people in Western Australia.
Miss Therese
Principal
School Bus Contact Details
The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.
Chelsea: 0450 250 691
Dylon: 0415 945 330
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.
Containers for change can assist in raising money for school resources. You can either deposit your cans in the school bins near the fence or take your own bag to the depot and write our school code on your bag.
Reminders
Term Dates 2023
Term Dates 2023
Term 1: Wednesday 1 February - Thursday 6 April
Term 2: Tuesday 26 April - Friday 30 June
Term 3: Tuesday 18 July - Friday 22 September
Term 4: Monday 9 October - Friday 8 December
Public Holidays During Term Time 2023
Monday 6 March: Labour Day
Friday 7 April - Good Friday
Tuesday 25 April: ANZAC Day
Monday 5 June: Western Australia Day
Pupil Free Days 2023
Monday, 24 April
Thursday & Friday, 1 & 2 June
Monday, 17 July
Monday, 4th September (Catholic Day)
Assemblies
Our assemblies are every second Friday afternoon at 1.10pm.
Week 2: 5 May - Year 1
Week 4: 19 May - PP
Week 6: 2 June - Year 5/6
Week 8: 16 June - Year 4
Week 10: To be confirmed
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 located in the staff carpark, just inside the fence. Money earned goes towards Mini Vinnies.
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.
