Term 3, Week 6
Principal's Piece
Dear Parents and Carers
Our Book Week activities are under way, with the Hunt for Wally proving a little more challenging than expected.
Everyone is excited about our Stories under the Stars tonight. Our bus will do a trip from 5pm to pick-up those children who normally use our school bus (a parent or carer must accompany them). There will be a free sausage sizzle from approximately 5:10pm. Our guest readers will begin reading from 5:30pm. We look forward to seeing you for some stories tonight!
At 8.15am on Friday we will hold our Book Character Parade, an opportunity for our children to dress up as their favourite book characters. Remember, costumes don't need to be elaborate; sometimes the simplest of outfits are the best. You are most welcome to join us. We are wondering just which characters we might see...Thank you to our team here at school for coordinating these events, it is a terrific effort!
This week, we are also working with various visitors from the Broome Regional Office, Perth Office and visiting religious education coordinators from around the Kimberley. It is always a great opportunity to share with colleagues the fantastic activities that are happening here at St Joseph's. On Friday morning, we will host Fr Vinu and Bishop Michael during our Book Character Parade. Bishop Michael is visiting us as this weekend our Parish is celebrating confirmation at Mass on Sunday morning.
On Monday the Glitter Bug team from Community Health visited us at school. They spoke with the children about the importance of hand washing to stop bugs from making us unwell. It was both interesting and a great reminder about the simple things that we can do to keep ourselves healthy.
There are lots of bugs around at present, including a nasty stomach bug and cold/flu-like bugs causing headaches etc. Thank you to those families who are keeping us informed about the progress of their children's health. A number of children also have head lice. Hedrin is a good treatment (available from the pharmacy) or alternatively you can try using conditioner and thoroughly combing it through with a lice comb. As we know there are lots of bushfires around at present, so please also monitor your children for asthma, respiratory conditions and headaches.
Thank you to those families who are updating us when their children are away for reasons other than illness. This enables us to keep an accurate roll.
Thank you to those families who have made arrangements for payment of outstanding Canteen bills. Our Canteen provides a really important service for our children and regular/prompt payment of accounts helps us to maintain this service. Please check your account and follow up as needed.
Preparations are well underway for our dance performance set down for the end of term. The Concert will be held on Thursday of Week 9 (14th September), commencing at 5:30pm.
The weather has started to warm up and some students are beginning to tire by the end of the day and towards the end of the week. We ask that you:
- check in with your children about recess and lunch - do they have enough to get through the day without being distracted by hunger?
- ensure that your contact details are up to date - this is important in case we need to contact you in times of emergency.
- continue to monitor your children for illness and take steps as appropriate.
Thank you for the positive feedback about our school grounds, we are enjoying seeing the gradual changes that are coming about. We are also updating IT equipment in classrooms. This work is almost complete and both children and teachers are enjoying the benefits of the improved learning platforms.
Go well this week.
Miss Therese
Principal
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.
Baptism
Please contact Sr Julianne at school, or Fr Vinu (0475 846 331), at any time, to collect a “Request for Baptism” form. Baptism can occur during the week, or Saturdays/Sundays.
Other Matters
Mass is held each weekend, at St Vincent Pallotti Church on Saturdays at 5.30pm and Sundays at 8.30am. Weekday masses are held from Tuesday to Friday at 5.30pm. On Sundays, we have Children’s Liturgy during mass.
Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.
Juniper Visits
Visits to the Juniper Aged Care Facility continue to be a highlight, especially in light of the NAIDOC theme this year being "For Our Elders". We have a wonderful two-way learning between ourselves and our Juniper friends.
Other Dates
Saturday, 26th August - Parish Multicultural Dinner
Sunday, 27th August - Bishop Michael to celebrate Confirmation Mass at St Vincent Pallotti at 8.30am
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
Thank you - The Cambridge
Our new computer lab was made possible by the generous donation from The Cambridge hotel. At the conclusion of our St Patricks Quiz Night The Cambridge very generously donated the computers, which have now been set up for our students to create PowerPoint presentations, practice their typing, carry out word processing and much more.
~ Thank you to the Cambridge for their amazing contribution to our school ~
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)
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.
Thank you to those generous families who have donated their recycling money to our school through Containers for Change!
School Recycling Bags
CHECK FOR THE 10¢ MARK
We've ended up with a lot of non-recyclable containers in our school recycling bags.
Which means we have to sort through the bags to remove them.
It's easy to save your 10¢ containers from landfill so they can live another life — just check for the 10¢ mark!
Most aluminium, glass, plastic, steel, and liquid paperboard drink containers that are 150ml to 3L are accepted.
This includes:
- Most single-serve water and fizzy drink containers up to and including 3L.
- Most single-serve alcohol containers, like beer bottles and pre-mixed spirits.
- Flavoured milk containers that are 150ml to 999ml.
- Coconut water, pure fruit, or vegetable juice containers that are 150ml to 999ml.
~ Make sure you take off the lids ~
~ Bring the lids into the school office and we'll recycle them separately ~
Items that we don't accept include:
- Glass bottles or jars of any sort - too many get broken when dropped into the recycling bag
- Plastic milk bottles
- Unflavoured, plain milk cartons
- Cordial bottles
- Non-food plastic containers (eg laundry detergent)
- Steel food cans
Olivia and Grace’s farm fresh
free range eggs
~ $8 a carton ~
Call or text
Mary (Mum) on 0428 524 611
Canteen Menu Term 3
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.
St Joseph's School Calendar Term 3 2023
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.
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: 28 July - Year 3
Week 4: 11 August - Year 2
Week 6: 25 August - Year 1
Week 8: 8 September - PP
Week 10: 22 September - Kindy
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.
