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See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

The St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct was developed by the students of St Joseph’s.

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.

Term 4, Week 7

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:22:32 GMT

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGES

Dear parents and guardians,

Its Week 7 of Term 4.

Time to share the light of Christmas!

Thank you to everyone who has given us very positive feedback on our school. This is extremely helpful for planning and makes us all feel very good about the direction we are heading and that we have so much to celebrate here at St Joseph’s – our small school with a big heart.

In this final two weeks of the 2024 school year, we are invited to “share the light of Christmas” through the 2024 Christmas Hamper Appeal to support Families in need at Christmas, with much needed food, gifts and educational resources. We invite St Joe’s families to donate any items food or gifts for boys and girls to be dropped off in the admin building. The items will be distributed to families who are in need. Items like tinned food or Christmas puddings, hygiene products also very useful and will make a difference to many lives.

This Hamper appeal is an ideal focus for students in the Season of Advent, which like Lent is a time of preparation during which we make a more concentrated focus on prayer, good works, and giving to others.

The term has been busy celebrating key events in our school community. Remembrance Day Liturgy was among my favourites where we had an opportunity to say thank you the brave men and women who fought for our modern-day freedoms.

Thank you to Sister Julianne, for a beautiful and solemn liturgy that captured the significance of remembering: Lest We Forget!

More lively activities including the Yr 6 EKC transition day (Friday Wk 6) was a joyful celebration of the transition of our young people to the next phase of their learning journey. Also, Yr 5/6 Creative Art Challenge workshop this week has enlivened children’s imagination and final art pieces are outstanding. Well done Ms Silvia and 5/6.

This week, the Coin line Fundraiser generated lots of giggles and wet car seats on the way home! Thank you to the local Fire Brigade who willingly sprayed our giggling, joyful young people until the water tanks ran out. Between the water, mud and giggles we are reminded that joy is infectious.

For your awareness, upcoming events:

Wk8:

Christmas concert rehearsals (Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th November).
Christmas concert and Awards night - Thursday 28th November at 5:00 for 5:30 start at the Leisure Centre.
Whole School and Graduation Mass Friday 29th November at 8am in the School Library. Presiding: Bishop Michael, Geraldton Diocese.

Wk9:

Y4/5/6 Bio security Blitz incursion - Wednesday 4th Nov: 10:30-12:30.
Whole school Air North Santa incursion - Thursday 5th Dec.
Last day of school children - Friday 6th of Dec normal pickup time.

As we prepare for the Holy Season of Advent, may the following prayer draw us closer to the light of Jesus.

Lord Jesus,

Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas.

We who have so much to do and seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day,

We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us.

We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom.

We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence.

We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light.

To you we say, "Come Lord Jesus!'

Amen.

Blessings to all,

Cindy Ahearn

Principal

Dates & Reminders

Upcoming Events

WEEK 8

Christmas Concert and Awards Night - Thursday 28 November at 5pm at the Leisure Centre.

Sr Julianne will be running the usual bus service on the evening of the concert.

Children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

The bus will begin pick-ups at 4:15 PM. Please be outside your house on time, as we cannot wait.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Whole School Mass and Graduation - Friday 29 November at 8am in the School Library.

WEEK 9

Bio Security Blitz Incursion Yr4/5/6 - Wednesday 4th December.

Whole School Airnorth Santa Incursion - Thursday 5th December.

Last day of Term 4 - Friday 6th December.

Call out for Christmas Hamper Donations

We are once again reaching out to our generous school community to help make Christmas a little brighter for local families in need. This year, we are collecting donations for our annual Christmas Hampers, which will be distributed to families in our area who could use a helping hand during the festive season.

We kindly ask for your support by donating non-perishable food items, toiletries, and other essentials that can be included in these hampers. Items such as canned food, pasta, rice, noodles, tea towels, cleaning products and toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste) are always appreciated.

Thank you

School Report Information

Dear Parents and Carers,

Marion Roberts

Assistant Principal

Coin, Can & Juicebox Line Fundraiser

A big thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas hamper fundraiser on Wednesday!

The children brought in a fantastic variety of donations, including canned goods, fruit boxes, bottles, and coins, raising a total of $263.05. What a wonderful effort from all involved!

And, as you may have noticed, with all the wet clothes coming home, the children raised enough funds to have an afternoon of water play.

We would also like to thank the Volunteer Fire brigade for their support and assistance once again!

The year 5/6 class will be using these funds to prepare and deliver the hampers, to families in need during the last week of school.

We are still seeking more donations, including canned food, toilet paper, gifts, toys, pasta, toiletries, sauces, detergent, soaps, tea towels, spray and wipe, cleaning products, glad wrap, biscuits, stationery, toys, Coles vouchers, etc

Donations can be dropped off at the school office (please note, cash or vouchers should be given directly to Miss Georgie or Miss Eileen in the front office).

Thank you again for your generous support.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

Creative Challenge Program Year 5/6

The Year 5/6 class has participated in the Creative Challenge Program this week. The theme was Heart. We have listened to our hearts throughout different projects; to embrace empathy, shine our unique light, connect with the world around us, and share kindness. On our last day, we celebrated the imaginative power we all have. Some of the questions we explored are: What fills your heart with joy? What connects you to your community? How do you share with and learn from your peers? And why is having “heart” so important? We also came up with the following affirmation together as a class “Let the light within you be brighter than the storm outside you”.

Miss Silvia

Year 5/6 Teacher

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children (date to be advised)

Religious Education

As we have had many new families arrive throughout this year, there may be some families who would like their children to receive the sacraments, that have already been celebrated at St Joseph’s..

Please contact Sr Julianne to make arrangements.

Baptism – as requested

First Reconciliation Year 4

First Eucharist Year 5

Confirmation Year 6

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Aged Care Facility Visits

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Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if you have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

Healthy Eating

~ Please send your child to school with a lunch box full of healthy foods ~

These foods help your child to learn and remain calm These foods reduce your child's capacity to learn and

and focussed in the classroom. can contribute to anxiety and behavioural disorders.

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

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.

Containers for Change

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

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 4 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylan and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylan: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

The St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct was developed by the students of St Joseph’s.

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.

Term 4, Week 5

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:32:08 GMT

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGES

Dear Parents and Guardians

As our year is coming to an end, we are well underway with planning for 2025.

We are very conscious of making sure the costs for your child’s education are limited as much as possible and staff spend a lot of time looking at the highest possible educational gain from activities and events with the lowest cost in mind. We have also begun our annual review of the School Business Plan and other planning documents.

We value your feedback on the direction of the school and also to celebrate the many successes we have at St Joseph’s School. If you have any comments to make, please let the school know through the Advisory Council, the P&F, classroom teachers or the administration team.

Our end of year formal reports are well under way. More information to come about how to access your child’s report online.

Grade 5/6 have been extremely busy recently. They attended an excursion as part of their humanities and social science unit focusing on economics and business. A great day was reported by all. Well done! To add, 5/6 were also involved in interschool sports afternoons, another huge success with EKC. Well done to all those who participated and thank you to Ms Silvia and 5/6 who participated and supported the students in shared community activities.

On Friday 25 October we celebrated a very special day. I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to our incredible teachers in honour of World Teachers’ Day. Our teachers are extremely dedicated and passionate in nurturing our students and I am sure you will agree that this makes a huge difference in their learning journey.

At this time of the year, we are beginning to think of the organisation and structure of classes for next year. If you have any class requests for next year, please forward them to the principal as soon as possible . As always, we will try and accommodate these requests as best we can, although this is not always possible. The organisation

of classes is dependent on student numbers, for each year level and class decision/sizes are based on industrial agreements between the Catholic Education and the Teacher’s Union. Each year there are different scenarios. When it comes to forming groups for different classes, teachers are consulted closely to form the most effective learning groups, and we take a wide range of factors into consideration including complexities within our lived community.

As part of our bushfire action plan the school will participate in bushfire drills soon. It is necessary to know that our school is well prepared in the event of a bushfire in our area. Keep you posted on the outcome.

To refresh our faith cups - All Souls Day, also called The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, is a day of prayer and remembrance for the faithful departed and reminds us of our core purpose the active and Sacred Heart in our community. Thank you to Sister Julianne, for leading us in a beautiful Liturgy.

It is going to be a jam-packed run to the end of the year with some very exciting events. I hope you share this excitement, and I look forward to seeing you around the school. As always, thank you for your ongoing support.

Have a blessed weekend and hope to see you at Mass this weekend. To officiate our Eucharist is Father Steve for the following two Sundays.

Join us Saturday night 5:30pm or Sunday 8:30a.m.

Blessings,

Cindy Ahearn

Principal

Dates & Reminders

Please note that our fortnightly assemblies have been rescheduled from Friday afternoon to Monday morning at 8am . For more details, please refer to the school calendar.

Upcoming Events

Monday 11 November - Remembrance Day Liturgy at 11.11am.

Wednesday 20 November - Coin, Can and Juice Box Line

In the morning , we will line up our coins, cans, plastic bottles and fruit boxes on the basketball court.

After lunch we will have our reward, with a visit from the Fire Brigade.

Children are encouraged to bring bathers/old clothes/thongs and a towel to participate in the water fun. We will allow time at the end of the day for children to change back into dry clothes….. or just run around the oval and dry off!

So get going, and start collecting the cans, coins and fruit boxes to bring along on Wednesday 20th November!

(Should the brigade get a call out, we will need to defer the date)

Christmas Hampers

We will once again be preparing Christmas hampers for families in our school community in need.

Donations of non-perishable items can be left at the school office in the next few weeks …. Can food, toilet paper, gifts, toys, pasta, toiletries, sauces, detergent, soaps, tea towels, spray and wipe, cleaning products glad wrap, biscuits etc

Kindy

In Kindy, we recently designed a pizza face and then made it and ate it (see photos). We have also been learning about different types of transport and had fun making some transport methods and testing items that would sink and float while also learning about Noah's Ark. We have been focussing on initial sound and have focussed on the letters s, a, t, p and made ants, turtles, snakes, sunflowers (and pizza!) so far.

Marion Roberts

KindyTeacher

Year 5/6

The Year 5/6 students are focusing on Economics and Business as part of Humanities and Social Sciences this term. We had the great opportunity to visit the Nexus Airlines last Wednesday and learn about how a regional aviation company operates and their development in the past years. It was fascinating to learn the economic and community benefits the airline brings into the many regional destinations they service, as well as the different type of resources (human, capital and natural) they use. It was a privilege to go into different types of aircrafts and helicopters. What a fantastic experience!

Miss Silvia

Year 5/6 Teacher

Royal Australian Air Force Incursion

We recently had the Royal Australian Air Force help us learn about oral health. It was great to learn about healthy diets, general health and oral hygiene.

Marion Roberts

Specialist Teacher

All Saints and All Souls Day

On the 1st of November we celebrated All Saints and All souls day.

The children made flowers for the Mary MacKillop garden to remember family and friends who had passed away.

After lunch we celebrated the feast with a liturgy.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

The children had a photo taken with their favourite Saint.

Creativity in Art

This term, students across all year levels have been embracing their creativity in Art! Our Kindy and Pre-primary students drew inspiration from artist Pete Cromer, using bright colours and bold shapes to create playful animal collages and paper jellyfish. Year 1/2 and Year 3/4 students explored the vibrant, expressive styles of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Takashi Murakami , learning to layer colours and textures in their pieces. Our Year 4/5 and Year 5/6 students took on the challenge of paper mache, creating imaginative fish sculptures with skill and focus. It’s been an inspiring term, and we’re thrilled to see our students’ amazing artwork come to life!

Miss Bec

Specialist Teacher

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children (date to be advised)

Religious Education

As we have had many new families arrive throughout this year, there may be some families who would like their children to receive the sacraments, that have already been celebrated at St Joseph’s..

Please contact Sr Julianne to make arrangements.

Baptism – as requested

First Reconciliation Year 4

First Eucharist Year 5

Confirmation Year 6

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Aged Care Facility Visits

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if you have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

Congratulations Miss Ellie

Clementine May Jennings was born in the early hours of Monday morning.

Healthy Eating

~ Please send your child to school with a lunch box full of healthy foods ~

These foods help your child to learn and remain calm These foods reduce your child's capacity to learn and

and focussed in the classroom. can contribute to anxiety and behavioural disorders.

Welcome to our new Canteen Manager, Mr Vincent!

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

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.

Containers for Change

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

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 4 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylan and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylan: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

The St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct was developed by the students of St Joseph’s.

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.

Term 4, Week 3

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 05:49:59 GMT

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGES

Dear Parents and Guardians

Welcome back to a very exciting term four ahead. As always, it will be packed full of fun learning activities as we head towards our big summer break. Our Year 6 students are completing their final year of primary school, bringing with it the excitement of upcoming graduation events. We’ll keep you posted as the final details are scheduled.

It was fantastic to be a part of their recent camp. The activities were amazing, the food was delicious, and everyone had such a fun time.

A special thank you to the staff (Ms Silvia, Mr Steve, Mr Jamie, Mr Toby and Ms Yasmin) who gave up their own family time to attend camp but just as importantly to all the Year 6s who showed how well they dealt with the challenges of living away from home for a week. All the staff who attended were very proud of each of their personal achievements.

Earlier in term four we joined a wonderful early year’s joint initiative with Kindy Enrolment Day @ Wunan Child and Parent Centre. This was a well supported programme and great to connect with early childhood centres that operate in our vibrant town. A special thank you to the organising team for a wonderful day dedicated to cementing early years places for families in our town.

We hosted our second open morning in Kindy also, and the buzz in the air was palpable. So wonderful to meet new families who will be joining our St Joe’s family in 2025.

This term has already brought many wonderful learning opportunities to report on. One highlight was the recent Biosecurity Blitz incursion with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) held at St Joe’s. The students who participated shared their experiences of a day filled with deep learning, fun, and engagement. Great job, 5/6!

We have also had a visit from the Royal Australian Air Force Dental/Health Incursion which was a great day enjoyed by all.

Already approaching week four, term four and our calendar is overflowing as we count down to Advent and Christmas holidays. On November 1st to celebrate All Saints Day and All Souls Day we will have a school liturgy.

Also, some key staff recognitions; I would like to say a huge thank you to all our community who are involved with the SAC & P&F. Kristy leads a remarkable team of people who behind the scenes work tirelessly to make so many events happen at our school. We are very grateful to you all. I know the committees are always looking for volunteers to help plan and drive the events, so please let the school know if you can help. Have a wonderful term 4.

Please note our next newsletter end of T4, W5.

A reminder that mass times are Sat 5:30pm and Sun 8:30a.m.

Have a blessed week.

Cindy Ahearn

Principal

Dates & Reminders

Student's 2024 NAPLAN results are now available at the office. A parent or guardian will need to pick these up.

Upcoming Events

Friday 1 November - All Saints Day and All Souls Day
All Saint s Day, celebrated on November 1st, is remembering all the Saint s in heaven who have lived good lives, been canonised, and are known by the world.

All Souls day, on November 2nd, is remembering all those who have died but have not been canonised and may not be widely known.

We will have a liturgy to celebrate All Saint s and All Souls day on Friday 1 November in the library after lunch at 1pm.

Everyone is welcome to join us!

Monday 4 November - Pupil Free Day

Coin, Can and Juice Box Line

Once again, this year, we will continue our support of families in need with Christmas Hampers, as well as special gifts for Juniper residents.

As part of our preparation, which is a little different from previous years, we will hold a coin, can and juice box line as a fundraiser. Classes will earn 5 minutes of water play for every meter of coins, cans, and juice boxes collected. Plus, the Fire Brigade will supply the water! Check out last year’s photo below.

More formation will be in the next newsletter about donations required, date of coin line etc. However, in the interim, collect those coins, check under grandma’s sofa and do odd jobs for cash!

Year 1/2

This week the Year 1/2 class has been reading “My mouth is a volcano” and learning about how to control our ‘eruptions’ and interruptions. Students also had the opportunity to act out a scenario using vinegar and bi-carb volcanoes and had a fantastic time!

Kate Dufall

Year 1/2 Teacher

Year 5/6

What a fantastic way to start Term 4!

In week 1, the Year 4, 5 and 6 students had the great opportunity to participate in the Biosecurity Blitz incursion with Haweya, a Development Officer with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). It was fascinating to learn to discover new organisms, learn about plant pests and diseases and understand the crucial role plant biosecurity plays in protecting our environment from them. It was a hands-on incursion and designed to spark curiosity, teaching students how to identify plant pests, understanding how it is spread, and actively participate in biosecurity surveillance through the use of the MyPestGuide app. It has been a valuable and fun experience for all of us!

Miss Silvia

Year 5/6 Teacher

Telethon Yr 5/6

In Week 2, some Year 5/6 students supported the Annual WA Telethon appeal for the Children's Hospital. They assisted with the setting up, engaging children, selling items for sale, serving cakes and fruit, and always with a smile on their face. They represented St Joseph's beautifully. Fantastic job 5/6!

Miss Silvia

Year 5/6 Teacher

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children (date to be advised)

Religious Education

As we have had many new families arrive throughout this year, there may be some families who would like their children to receive the sacraments, that have already been celebrated at St Joseph’s..

Please contact Sr Julianne to make arrangements.

Baptism – as requested

First Reconciliation Year 4

First Eucharist Year 5

Confirmation Year 6

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Aged Care Facility Visits

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if you have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

Healthy Eating

~ Please send your child to school with a lunch box full of healthy foods ~

These foods help your child to learn and remain calm These foods reduce your child's capacity to learn and

and focussed in the classroom. can contribute to anxiety and behavioural disorders.

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

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.

Containers for Change

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

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 4 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylan and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylan: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

The St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct was developed by the students of St Joseph’s.

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.

Term 3, Week 9

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:55:35 GMT

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGES

Dear Parents and Guardians

As Term 3 comes to an end, I would like to say thank you to the entire school community for creating such a supportive, thriving school for all the students. It has been a very busy term filled with many exciting events and next term will no doubt be just as busy. We often receive very positive comments from the community to members of staff, so I wanted to take the opportunity to share my thanks to all who serve in our school community. It takes a whole village!

I would like to say a special thank you to staff and students from St Norbert’s College. Our students have loved the experience of sharing and learning with senior students as classroom support for the last week.

Also, the Army Learning Team were here to spend some time with the students and talk about jobs they do for communities and for our great country. It was a tremendous day and provided an opportunity for everyone to participate and have fun.

Congratulations to all the students who received merits on the rewards programme. It is important to recognise exceptional achievement, and these students had their time to shine but at the same time inviting other students to achieve their own personal best. We certainly witnessed this at the recent Mirima sport excursion. Thank you to Mr Steve for the wonderful excursion.

Our Parent Teacher conferences were a huge success. I hope you enjoyed the opportunity to join in your child’s learning journey. As I walked around, the conversations the students were having with family and friends was very heart warming. They were so proud to share with you all the things they do and all the learning they have been involved in. I hope you had a chance to dig a bit deeper into their education and see the amazing work being done.

Please be reminded that students should not be wearing jewellery to school, other than sleeper-type or stud earrings (no dangling-type earrings) as they can cause problems in the playground if they are accidentally pulled or grabbed during games. Necklaces or religious medallions need to be worn underneath clothing. We appreciate your support with these reminders.

Before I sign off for term three, it was also great to host some visiting priests last week in our community. They join with Father Vinu at a leadership retreat over the next two weeks. We look forward to hearing of their faith activities in the coming term and how they may assist our school, church and community relationships.

I am enjoying a couple of days in Broome and the Kimberley Leaders’ Forum. This has been a wonderful opportunity to so some critical connecting with other principals around faith, teaching & learning in our Kimberley context. Upon return, we head off on the grade 5/6 camp bright and early Monday morning 6am for a week of fun, friendship and adventure. What a way to wind up the term.

Have a wonderful end to the term and a safe and happy holiday.

Blessings to your family.

Cindy Ahearn

Principal

Dates & Reminders

Kindy Visit to Juniper Aged Care

In Kindy we have been learning about growing up! Starting off as babies, then children, into teenagers, adulthood then elderly. On Tuesday the 3rd of September the Kindy class joined Sister Julianne, Miss V and Miss Julia in a visit to Juniper - the local aged care home.

We sang and danced to three songs that bought so many smiles to faces! It even encouraged some to get in and dance with us. After, the students drew and built magnetic buildings with their new friends. We were sad to go but our hearts were happy! "I'm so happy!" Nathaniel said as we got back into the bus. It truly was a beautiful visit to Juniper.

Julia Roberts

Kindy Teacher

Brother’s Club Update

This term, the Brother’s Club have been hard at work around the school. Their recent projects included building a new bench for the oval and fixing up some bikes and a Go-Kart.

Many thanks to Red Sun Sports for their generous donation of a new seat, and to Revive for an old bike. Special thanks also go to Dane and Chris for sharing their ‘tradie’ skills to support these efforts.

The refurbished bikes and Go-Kart are now for sale. If you’re interested, please contact Sr. Julianne for more information.

Sr Julianne

Year 3/4

In recent weeks, the Year 3/4 class has enjoyed many exciting learning experiences. One highlight was our maths lessons, which we centred around the Olympic theme. Miss Tiff creatively organised our very own Olympic races, using potatoes as competitors! The students named their potatoes and participated in various events, competing for gold, silver, and bronze medals. They measured distances in activities such as throwing, rolling, and splashing. Congratulations to Hollie, Sienna, and Beatrix for winning medals in some of the events!

Our assembly item this term was a big success. It was fantastic to see the students’ enthusiasm as they learned about friendship and the Friendology Metre. They also performed a song based on Matthew 22, which is about the first and greatest commandment: to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind.

The Year 3/4 class had the opportunity to perform their items again for the Juniper residents, who were very excited to see the students showcase their talents!

Some students in our class are participating in the MacqLit program, while others are involved in the Engagement program. It’s wonderful to see their enthusiasm and the progress they are making in these valuable programs.

Sports with Mr Steve have been particularly exciting, especially when we got to hop into kayaks! The students had a blast learning how to paddle and turn the kayak over.

It was also amazing to see our classmates share their favourite books at the “Stories Under the Stars” evening. We are fortunate to have such wonderful events at St Joseph’s School.

We have enjoyed this week with the St Norbert students joining our class and look forward to more exciting experiences in Term 4.

Have a safe and enjoyable school holiday!

Mrs Morgan

Teacher Assistant

Outdoor Recreation

Greetings, parents, and carers

For the second half of this term, we have been focusing on outdoor recreation with a focus on five areas: kayaking, Bushcraft, bushwalking, climbing, and fishing. This week, we have learnt about some basic climbing techniques and exercises to improve our climbing. Overall, the students have been fantastic, and everyone has participated and enjoyed themselves tremendously. It is a great joy to see so many smiling faces and children having lots of fun!

Mr Steve

Specialist Teacher

Drama

Kindy to PP students have been enjoying Drama this term as their Arts subject. It has been great to see everyone's confidence, creativity and skills blossom as the term has progressed. Each class has had a different topic to focus on whilst working collaboratively to apply improvisation skills and elements of drama.

Kindy: It's not a stick it's a.......

Year 1: Focusing on showing different emotions using voice and movement

PP: Acting as an animal using voice and movement

Year 4/5: Using sock puppets to tell a story based on morals

Marion Roberts

Specialist Teacher

OVAHS Health Visit

Thanks to Kristal from OVAHS who came to each class last week to share information about how we can prevent RHD (Rheumatic Heart Disease) and look after our bodies by keeping clean and healthy.

Marion Roberts

Specialist Teacher

Father's Day

During the Father's Day Mass, the children shared something about their dads and then distributed cards to the men in the congregation.

Students visited Juniper Aged Care where they handed out Father's day cards to the residents.

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children (date to be advised)

Religious Education

As we have had many new families arrive throughout this year, there may be some families who would like their children to receive the sacraments, that have already been celebrated at St Joseph’s..

Please contact Sr Julianne to make arrangements.

Baptism – as requested

First Reconciliation Year 4

First Eucharist Year 5

Confirmation Year 6

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Aged Care Facility Visits

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if you have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

Safeguarding Sunday

This weekend, the Catholic Church in Australia marks Safeguarding Sunday, on which we pray for those who have been abused, their families and supporters. We recognise and apologise for the harm done by priests, religious and lay people in Church settings. Rebuilding trust and confidence in the Church requires constant work and vigilance. We recommit to cultural change that will help the Church be a place that respects the dignity of all children and adults at risk, and empowers and listens to all people, especially those who are vulnerable.

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

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.

Containers for Change

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

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 3 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylan and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylan: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

The St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct was developed by the students of St Joseph’s.

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.

Term 3, Week 7

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 03:03:48 GMT

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGES

Dear Parents and Guardians

It has been another fantastic fortnight at St Joseph’s in Kununurra and I continue to be very impressed with the behaviour of the students and the way they interact positively with each other. Small School, Big Heart for sure! We know, behind every successful child is a supportive family and a great teacher. I thank you so much for being actively involved in your child’s learning and to all the staff at St Joseph’s for planning such engaging learning opportunities for the students.

Week 6 – in review

I would like to acknowledge class teachers for all their hard work during Science Week and the Bullying – No Way week of action. I’m sure you noticed some very informative and powerful messages about bullying that were displayed on posters throughout the school.

During Book Week we saw some exciting and fun learning with a focus on reading. Without a doubt, a highlight was the parade where it was obvious that a lot of work and creativity by the students and families went into the costume designs. The displays and learning work of all the students throughout the school was sensational and the exceptional speaking skills of some of our students was highlighted during the Book Week classroom doors competition, interviews and classroom debates.

Once again, our P&F in combination with local police put on another highly successful event with a Superhero themed Blue Light Disco. Lots of fun and busting a move was a whole other level. Thank you to all involved.

Stories Under the Stars is quickly becoming a favourite calendar event at St Joe’s. A beautiful fairy-lit evening sharing stories of hope, faith and humour. Well attended by a community and fuelled by love and friendship. Who would not love that.

To top that off Book Week and Book Week Costume Parade were equally as engaging. Teachers had organised some great activities for students to take part in during Book Week, based around the theme of ‘Reading is Magic.’ On Friday morning, lots of students, teachers and younger siblings had dressed up as their favourite book character for our annual Book Week Parade. Father Vinu joyfully helped judge this years’ amazing entrants. Students enjoyed parading around and showing off their costumes to our family and friends crowd in attendance, with some fantastic outfits on display. Well done to everyone for making this such an enjoyable event. The winner of the costume parade for 2024 is…..Ms Queen of Hearts, Esther grade 5/6.

Other ‘bits and bob’s’ around the place include a joyful building project with The Brother’s Club. A student led building project developing critical thinking and math skills. Pictured below the finished project and very proud students and teacher! Special thank you to Mr Roberts for assisting with the final project.

The Garnduwa Dockers Shield football competition was held in Wyndham this week. Grades 5/6 representing St Joseph’s report lots of fun, friendship and good sportsmanship amid swift rising temperature.

Week 7 - in review

We celebrated Catholic Day on Monday, which was a well-earned day to recoup and prepare for the tail end of term 3.
Kindy Orientation morning was wonderful and full of new hearts and minds preparing for the beginning of a St Joe’s learning journey. We thank all families in attendance and look forward to welcoming you to our St Joseph’s family in the near future.
We are seeking help in the Parents & Friends Committee too. If you are keen to keep supporting our community with events and fundraising activities, we would love to hear from you. Pop in and have a chat or talk to Cindy about how to get involved.

Lastly, and most importantly. Happy Father’s Day to all our St Joe’s Dads or special men. Please feel free to attend our school Father’s Day breakfast Monday the 2nd of September 7:30am on the front lawn.

We are looking forward to a special Father’s Day edition to our final week 9 newsletter coming up. Children will be doing some writing projects on Dads this week and what they mean to us.

Have a blessed week everyone,

Look forward to our next sharing.

Cindy Ahearn

Principal

Dates & Reminders

Stories Under the Stars

BROTHER'S CLUB

At St Josephs, a group of enthusiastic young men have formed a group to work hands on a projects around the school. Using their knowledge they have put together plans and evidence forward to Miss Cindy that we need a new bench near the soccer field. With great pride, the students dove deep into this project, recording measurements, sourcing resources, building on their woodwork skills in order to finish the task at hand!

With the help of Mr Roberts, the students worked hand in hand to build their desired project. We congratulate the Brothers Club on their hard efforts, teamwork and concentration on the task!

Well Done Boys!

Julia Roberts

Kindy Teacher

Garnduwa Dockers Shield 2024

Their smiles tell the story!

Well done to these fabulous students who proudly represented St Joseph’s Primary School at the Garnduwa Dockers Shield 2024 in Wyndham on Tuesday. Great participation and teamwork were shown! It is fantastic to see the students’ improvement in confidence, teamwork and footy skills whilst having fun! It was a wonderful opportunity to engage with outstanding sporting talent from around the Kimberley. Students also completed a health workshop and enjoyed a sausage sizzle before heading back to Kununurra.

Miss Silvia

Year 5/6 Teacher

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children (date to be advised)

Religious Education

As we have had many new families arrive throughout this year, there may be some families who would like their children to receive the sacraments, that have already been celebrated at St Joseph’s..

Please contact Sr Julianne to make arrangements.

Baptism – as requested

First Reconciliation Year 4

First Eucharist Year 5

Confirmation Year 6

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Aged Care Facility Visits

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

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.

Containers for Change

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

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 3 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

The St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct was developed by the students of St Joseph’s.

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.

Term 3, Week 5

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:29:50 GMT

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGES

Welcome to the middle of Term 3. Time is moving fast.

This week we celebrate The Feast of the Assumption on August 15th. Recollections from my own childhood include stories of a quiet and peaceful mother who loved her child from the sacred centre of her own being. I thought, ‘what a great place to start this week’s newsletter for St Joe’s’. The unconditional love of mothers is an earthly representative of God’s love for us.

Love takes practice.

I marvel at many things. Mothers seem to have this knowledge, an unseen way they know their children; like a sensing that is hard to quantify. I wonder what this is. Mothers are always there for their children, choosing the right word to say at the right time. My Grandmother used to say, ‘God could not be everywhere, so he created mothers’. What a great idea. They love us without any conditions, any strings attached. They forgive us always. They accept us and love us no matter what. Unconditional is another spelling for mother.

(Sorry Dads, your feast day is coming – this one is for the ladies!)

Celebrating Mother Mary is a story of hope. Hope that unconditional love exists and is active in our world. That is a refreshing thought. Our investment in young people at St Joe’s comes from the same unconditional place. Bumps along the way, but love will be the answer to all that we do here as a community. It is a comforting thought to know our task as adults and a lesson for us that we must continue to sow seeds of hope in all our children.

Hope is not a resting place, but a starting point.

Reflecting on The Feast of The Assumption is never easy. It requires that you listen intently to the deep recesses in your own soul. We celebrate ‘the falling asleep of the of The Mother of God’. Even the image invokes deep reflection. Literally translated as ‘God-bearer’ she is the epitome for women to aspire to. To follow her lead and stand with great grief in humility.

Being human is hard. Our lives are brief, but they are also purposed. Our task is to keep her-torch burning brightly so that we can pass it on to those coming behind us. We will all face loss and grief, there will be pain and hurt. She is the light in the darkest night that shines most brightly.

The falling asleep of The Mother of God conjures relief too. A quiet and prayerful woman who had to endure the loss of her only Son for a greater gift to humanity – The Gift of Eternal Life. So that one day, we too, will be welcomed Home.

I would like to imagine that as she ascended into heaven that the angels sang her to her final rest. Hail Mary, full of grace, now in the arms of Your Son.

Her life is a remarkable blueprint for us to follow in both light and sorrow. She shows us the purpose of our lives here to bring forth the spiritual in you. When all else falls away in the journey of this life, what is left is what will hold you in the darkness; Light.

So, lets get to work and grow more love.

Have a restful weekend,

Cindy

PRAYER FOR MOTHERS
During this reflective season we pray in a spirit of hope for all mothers that they continue to reveal the female face of God to us. We thank God for our mothers for giving us life, for nourishing and enlarging that life, and for doing without so that we might have. We pray for those mothers who must mother below the poverty line, who are too young to mother, and those who must watch their babies starve or grow up with hate and violence in their hearts.

Above all, we pray for mothers that this prayer reaches them as a song of hope.

Term 3, Week 5 notices

Please be advised due to enormous amounts of work involved in putting together the newsletter, it will now become a bi-weekly publication . For the remainder of the term 3 we will have newsletters in week 5, 7 & 9.

Family Reflections is a new item for our newsletter. Thank you to our incredible Knight Family who have been brave enough to be our first contributors. The aim to align scripture to family life and being a member of our vibrant small school with a big heart.

‘Faith, Hope & Love but the greatest of these is LOVE 1 Corinthians 13:13’

We made our family journey to the lovely town of Kununurra last year and it has been filled with some amazing adventures. Every day we listen to our children after school telling us about the news things they have learned and the new friendships they have built. They are learning that friendships also come with challenges we do not expect but the most important lesson has been how to navigate those challenges. We are glad that since the early years of their primary schooling, we instilled in our children these three simple things from the Bible: Faith, Hope and Love and we are happy that we chose to enrol them at St Joseph’s School where they also instil these values daily at their school. In challenging situations, school staff have listened to us and responded with love. Love to oneself by showing self-control, honesty and self-respect. Loving others as God loves us by showing them kindness, respect and love.

Another verse we follow as a family is “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 This is a promise that God has a plan for our lives just like the way we, as parents and teachers, have a plan for our kids and students. We build our lives and beautiful future for our children upon the LOVE we receive from God. May your hearts be always filled with Love.

Blessings. From the Knight family.

Have a blessed weekend, see you at Mass Sat 5:50 pm or Sunday 8:30 am or both.

Cindy Ahearn

Principal

Week 5 in review

Book Fair - was a huge success as always. Fantastic to see unicorns and rainbows fluttering around the lawn at the end of a school day. Although not finalised, monies raised appears to be around $1,000 which will go toward the purchase of new library books for our learning community. Keep you posted on final amount.

Science Week – means we have been witness to some ‘nutty professors’ this week. Science Week 2024 is Species Survival – More than just Sustainability. We are looking forward to sharing some student commentary and photos of innovative investigations. Each class will be looking at a variety of topics this week of particular interest to them.

Up Coming Events

WEEK 6 – 19 - 23 August

Gardening Gnomes – relaunch of gardening program. Pilot stage will include students in grades 3-6 and participants selected will be based on a reward for excellence in the classroom in both academics and character.

Stories under the Stars – Wednesday 21st August – 5:30pm school lawn.

Costume Parade – Book Week – Friday 23rd August – 8:15am school lawn. Father Vinu and Cindy judging.

You are Strong - online language of friendship parent/child workshop - Tuesday 20th August - 6:00pm

WEEK 7 - 26 - 30 August

Catholic Day - Monday 26th August - PUPIL FREE DAY (Teachers rejoice!)

Blue Light Disco - Thursday 29th August. News to come. Fundraiser for Grad 5/6 Camp.

Kindy Open Day for 2025- Thursday 29th August - 8:30-10:00 - open morning at Kindy and prospective parent presentation

Dates & Reminders

URSTRONG friendship Program

Dear Parents,

URSTRONG’s whole-school friendship strategy has improved the social climate in schools around the world, connecting over a million kids, parents, and teachers with a common language of friendship. We are proud to be a URSTRONG School, empowering your children with friendship skills through their award-winning Friendology curriculum. You are invited to attend an ONLINE Language of Friendship parent-child workshop for URSTRONG Schools on Tuesday 20 August at 6:00pm.

Dana Kerford (Founder of URSTRONG) will teach you and your children skills + language to foster healthy, feel-good friendships. Registration Required: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

*You will receive an email the day prior to the event with the zoom details. We believe that empowering our students with these skills will create a culture of kindness at our school and we hope you can attend. Thanks a ton and just reach out if you have any questions! We’re looking forward to seeing you all online and love bringing together our Friendship Ninjas (& their families) from around Western Australia!

Kindly,

Dana

Elle Tierney

Year 3/4 Teacher

The Feast of the Assumption of Mary

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children (date to be advised)

Religious Education

As we have had many new families arrive throughout this year, there may be some families who would like their children to receive the sacraments, that have already been celebrated at St Joseph’s..

Please contact Sr Julianne to make arrangements.

Baptism – as requested

First Reconciliation Year 4

First Eucharist Year 5

Confirmation Year 6

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Aged Care Facility Visits

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Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

Last weekend we celebrated more baptisms at Mirima Holy Place.

Mass and Baptisms 8.30am every Saturday.

All welcome – see Sr Julianne for a form at the front office.

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

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.

Containers for Change

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

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 3 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

The St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct was developed by the students of St Joseph’s.

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.

Term 3, Week 4

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 05:49:09 GMT

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGES

Dear Parents/carers,

As we continue the 2024 school year, there is a real sense of enthusiasm and optimism at St Jo’s in Kununurra. Renowned as the small school with a big heart as a great choice for both educators and students, our school has commenced the term with a diverse range of engaging activities and opportunities, with students excelling in their learning and academic pursuits. The exceptional support from parents has been truly remarkable, highlighting their understanding of the significance of their children’s involvement in a myriad of extracurricular activities. These experiences collectively contribute to our students crafting a narrative of achievement and confidence, equipping them to enter the world as healthy individuals and the future leaders of tomorrow.

Term 3, week 4 has been nothing short of outstanding. Our Mary MacKillop Feast Day Celebrations were the highlight of community, sharing and acting on need in our community. Wednesday afternoon’s interactive life story of Mary MacKillop was an absolute riotous hour of fun-filled activities exploring the wealth of service that Mary offered to education. Thank you to our very own Sister Julianne for her commitment to retelling a legacy that engenders awe about one person’s extraordinary contribution to young peoples lives with the establishment over 100 schools to serve communities in need.

We were fortunate to have Sr Maree and Sr Maura attend our beautiful Mass on Thursday morning this week. Thank you Fr Vinu and Sr Julianne for another special Mass shared with our school community. On Thursday afternoon students participated in activities to celebrate activities that Mary may have partaken in when she was at school. It was lovely to see the smiles on children's faces as they played games together to celebrate Mary Mackillop's vision for education and faith.

We celebrated two Baptisms at Mirima last Saturday and welcome any families to meet Fr Vinu and Sr Julianne at the Mirima Holy Place this Saturday 8:30am for more Baptisms and Mass.

Thanks to Miss Eileen for organising our Book Fair next week (week 5) in the school library every afternoon from 2:15pm. Please come in and see the books available for purchase to support students and our school. Also in week 5 is a Parents & Friends meeting on Tuesday 13 ^th August at 4pm in the school library. We welcome any carers/ families connected with our school to attend, as this is a valued aspect of our school community.

We are continuing to celebrate books in week 6 with many fun events planned to help engage children in literacy activities. Thanks to Miss Sophie for planning fun events such as Stories Under the Stars (Wednesday 21 ^st August at 5:30pm) and a costume parade on Friday 23 ^rd at 8:15am. If any parents/ carers/ community members would like to read a story at our Stories Under the Stars event, please let us know soon as we would love to have a multitude of cultures and readers at the event.

Another event coming up soon is our Kindy Open Day. This event is planned for Thursday Week 7, and we invite families to visit our early years space in the morning to learn more about the great opportunities our school offers.

Wishing you a safe and happy weekend ahead!

Cindy Ahearn

Principal

Up Coming Events

Book Fair - Monday 12th to Friday 16th August, 2.15pm each day in the school library

Parents and Friends meeting - Tuesday 13th August, 4pm in the school library

Book Week Events:

Stories Under the Stars - Wednesday 21st August, 5.30pm

Costume Parade - Friday 23rd August, 8.15am

Dates & Reminders

Cross Country Event

St Jo's annual Cross Country event was a great success. The conditions were ideal and the crowd was very enthusiastic. The event commenced with our sports prayer, read by Mr Jamie and all the runners were fired up and gave their best. The event finished by recess and gave the students an opportunity to have a rest, a bite and plenty of water. This event could not have happened if it was not for the assistance of staff and students on the track and especially for all the students who cooperated with teachers and staff.

I almost forgot!!! Here are the faction results:

First Place : Ord

Second Place : Ivanhoe

Third Place : Pentecost

Fourth Place : Argyle

Steve Italiano

Specialist Teacher

Australian Maths Competition

On Thursday, after recess, 9 students participated in the Australian Maths Competition. It was a one-hour online assessment. The consensus was that the test was fun and that students recommended the competition. This was our first attempt at the AMC. We look forward to participating in greater numbers and with more state and national competitions.

Steve Italiano

SpecialistTeacher

Next week is our Book Fair! It will be in the school library from 2:15pm from 12th to 16th August.

Please come along and support our school and students!

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children (date to be advised)

Religious Education

As we have had many new families arrive throughout this year, there may be some families who would like their children to receive the sacraments, that have already been celebrated at St Joseph’s..

Please contact Sr Julianne to make arrangements.

Baptism – as requested

First Reconciliation Year 4

First Eucharist Year 5

Confirmation Year 6

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Aged Care Facility Visits

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

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.

Containers for Change

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

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 3 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

The St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct was developed by the students of St Joseph’s.

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.

Term 3, Week 3

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 06:42:12 GMT

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGES

Dear Parents/carers,

It’s hard to believe, but we are already into Week 3, Term 3, and St Joe’s students have been extremely busy. Already a huge success with so many wonderful highlights such as the 100 Days of School, Cross Country and of course a water fun afternoon on Friday. As such I thank all staff for their support in making this school the very special place it is. We have fabulous staff, wonderful students and a very supportive community all of which are enablers for an exemplary school. I am so proud of our School Spirit.

I also thank and acknowledge the efforts of all parents and community members for your fantastic support of our children. A special thank you to Kristy and Damien, who seem to be working behind the scenes at all our school events. I encourage parents/carers to get involved when events are on so we can share the load – together, is the way.

In staffing news, a special thank you and farewell to Chantelle and Bernie. Both such loved members of our school community are off on new adventures. Whilst we will miss them, the door is always open at St Joe’s for a return. We wish them both well and may the next part of their road be blessed.

Coming up:

Census Day is on Friday 2 ^nd August - it is important that children are at school on this day and attendance on this day is connected to school funding.

Mary Mackillop Feast Day Mass & Activities - Week 4 Wednesday August 7th – Interactive Mary MacKillop show with Sister Julianne at 1:00pm on the front lawn.

Feast Day Mass at Church Thursday 8 ^th August 8:30am. All families welcome. Whole school activities in the afternoon at school.

Broome Residential College – visiting St Joes Thursday August 8 ^th at 1:00pm. Presentation by St Mary’s College in Broome to showcase boarding, schooling and support networks available to students who may attend boarding school next year. Interested parties, please feel free to come along.

Leavers Shirts Grade 6, 2024

Year six leavers’ shirts are being organised presently. Notes are going out to parents today so please be prompt in ordering your student’s size. Shirts are $45 each and can be ordered with Georgie at reception.

Choir Request

Students have expressed an interest in having a School Choir. If anyone in the school community has a contact for a choir conductor, I would appreciate a contact to see what we can get connected.

‘Bullying – No Way’ Week of Action During Week 5, classes will take part in a range of activities from the ‘Bullying – No Way’ on-line resources. There are a range of evidence-informed resources and activities designed for a proactive approach to bullying prevention and education. Some of our Year 5-6 students will also provide some information to classes on support strategies and how we can help educate students on bullying prevention.

Sustainability – bringing back the gardening program - More than just sustainability Week 5 is also Science Week across Australia. To support this, during this week, Ms Susan and Ms Sandra will be revitalising the student gardening program. Select students will participate in a pilot of the program around school learning programs.

A special thank you to Archie in grade 5/6 who came up with this great idea! Well done.

Mobile Phones and Smart-Watches - A reminder that Mobile phones and other electronic items are not permitted by students at school. We appreciate your cooperation and support with this.

Name Tags on Clothing and Personal Items - A reminder to parents to ensure that any articles of clothing that a child may remove in a day and items such as drink bottles and lunch boxes are clearly marked with your child’s name. Please ensure second-hand items are updated with the correct details. This is very important to identify any mislaid property items and return them to students. Lost property items can be found in a container located near the front office and parents are advised to check it for any missing items. We currently have many items (especially jumpers/hats) in the container.

Bishops Literacy Test – Religious Education

Congratulations to students undertaking the BLT this week. Year 3 & 5 students completed the test week. This assessment aims to build and accurate understanding of Religious Education content knowledge and to inform our Religious Education learning and teaching practices. Well done to all involved.

Australian Maths Competition Next Wednesday, 7 August , selected students from Year 3 – Year 6 will take part in the Australian Maths Competition. The Year 5/6 students will do their on-line assessment at 9.00am and the Year 3/4 students will have their assessment at 10.50am. Mr Steve will supervise the students as they take part in this competition. Good luck to all participants. Go Team Joe’s.

Uniforms

Thank you to parents and students for ensuring that you are in the correct school uniform each day, even with some particularly wet and cold mornings. Students are welcome to wear coats, jumpers and raincoats before and after school, but during school hours, students are to wear their school uniforms.

Reminder Year 5 & 6 Camp

Thank you to parents who attended information session for Year 5/6 camp. Please remember $50 deposit is due and relevant forms asap. Georgie in the office can assist.

Assembly

The Year 3-4 students are busy practising for their assembly week four, on Friday August 9 ^th . We invite families to come along and support at 1:20pm in library.

Kindy 2025 – keep an ear out for our upcoming Kindy enrolment drive for 2025.

Now you know why we are so busy!

As Mary Mackillop reminds us, ‘Never see a need without doing something about it.’ What a wonderful reminder and sort of our unofficial motto here at St Joe’s.

Have a blessed weekend everybody, see you at Mass Saturday 5:50 pm or Sunday 8:30 am.

God bless.

Cindy Ahearn

Principal

Up Coming Events

Mary Mackillop Feast Day Mass & Activities - Week 4 Wednesday August 7th – Interactive Mary MacKillop show with Sister Julianne at 1:00pm on the front lawn.

Feast Day Mass at Church Thursday 8th August 8:30am. All families welcome. Whole school activities in the afternoon at school.

Broome Residential College – presentation at St Joes Thursday August 8th at 1:00pm.

Dates & Reminders

Dance Concert

Thanks for supporting the students at the dance concert last week! It was such a special opportunity for students to showcase what they have been learning about and practising in Term 2. There was a great energy and excitement with many smiles and fun dance moves (from teachers and students by the end dance!). Thanks again to the P&F for the delicious beef and gravy rolls that fundraised money for our students' future learning opportunities and the Police for lending and assisting with lights and sound for the event.

Marion Roberts

Specialist Teacher

Learning about Democracy Year 5/6

We were very lucky to have Amit here from the Australian Electoral Commission on Tuesday this week to help the Year 4, 5 and 6 students trial a new game to learn abut democracy. This game linked well with classes learning about democracy as part of their Civics and Citizenship unit of work. Students were engaged in the game as they learnt about the unique facets of Australian democracy including how to vote and be nominated to represent people. The game allowed students to learn through 3D animations with educational videos and quizzes along the way.

Marion Roberts

Specialist Teacher

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children (date to be advised)

Religious Education

As we have had many new families arrive throughout this year, there may be some families who would like their children to receive the sacraments, that have already been celebrated at St Joseph’s..

Please contact Sr Julianne to make arrangements.

Baptism – as requested

First Reconciliation Year 4

First Eucharist Year 5

Confirmation Year 6

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Aged Care Facility Visits

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Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

URSTRONG friendship program

New This year St Joseph's have started using the URSTRONG friendship program across the whole school. Please refer to the below letter outlining some free online training for parents and carers about the program and language to use at home with your children.

Dear Parents,

You are invited to attend an ONLINE Language of Friendship parent-child workshop for URSTRONG Schools on Tuesday 20 August at 6:00pm. Dana Kerford (Founder of URSTRONG) will teach you and your children skills + language to foster healthy, feel-good friendships.

Registration Required: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
*You will receive an email the day prior to the event with the zoom details.

We believe that empowering our students with these skills will create a culture of kindness at our school and we hope you can attend.

Thanks a ton and just reach out if you have any questions! We’re looking forward to seeing you all online and love bringing together our Friendship Ninjas (& their families) from around Western Australia!

Kindly,
Dana

Elle Tierney

Year 3/4 Teacher

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

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.

Containers for Change

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

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 3 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

The St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct was developed by the students of St Joseph’s.

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.

Term 3, Week 2

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 06:28:44 GMT

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGES

Welcome back to Term 3! I hope our students and families are all well and are finding some time to be still and enjoy the simple things in life. Over the past fortnight I have been welcomed by many people in Kununurra – I feel very blessed to be here. The students have returned to school with wide eyes and wonderings about new learnings coming up. Delightful holiday stories shared have started our term with wonder, beauty and reverence. I am thinking about lots of things coming up in our school. Firstly, I am thinking about our younger children, but in particular our youngest children in our Kindergarten, Pre-Primary and lower years. Current research indicates getting children learning-ready in their early years really makes a difference for their future self-management and ability to think. It all makes sense; to form good values and habits early and they will be with them for the rest of their lives. Shortly, we will begin planning for our 2025 Kindy enrolment.

I look forward to sharing with you in the near future our progress.

Enrolments for Kindy 2025

Notice to all current and prospective Kindy - we are beginning to put together our list of new students to the St Joseph's learning community. If your child was born between 1 July 2020 and 30 June 2021, they are eligible to commence Kindy in 2025.

To enrol:

Call into our office for enrolment forms or
Ring/email us and we'll email you the forms or
Download the forms at https://www.stjoknx.wa.edu.au/school-info#enrolmentform
Return the forms with a birth certificate and immunisation records.

Family interviews will commence later this term.

Our next newsletter will be distributed on Friday 2nd August .

God bless.

Cindy Ahearn

Principal

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mary Mackillop Mass Feast Day – Week 4, August 8th

This important feast day is a celebration of Mary's motherhood of Jesus. It is a reminder of the role she played in the salvation of humankind. The title “Mother of God” also means “God-bearer”.

Dates & Reminders

Parents and carers please help your child have a costume ready for the dance concert tonight. Class costume details below:

Art News

We have our much anticipated dance concert fast approaching on 25 ^th July (Thursday in Week 2)! Please show your support for our hard working students as they showcase their class dance and some group choreographed dances too. The fantastic P&F will be selling food and drinks from 5pm and the concert starts at 5:30pm on the school basketball court. Please bring a chair to sit on. Children will sit with their class throughout the concert as there is a surprise at the end of the show! Each class has been learning about dances from all over the world and has learnt a particular dance style that represents a continent.

In other news, if you made it to the Kununurra Agricultural Show then you hopefully saw a representation of visual art completed by St Joseph's students in Term One. It was lovely to see the chosen artworks on display to showcase our student's talents.

Term Three Art lessons will be drama based as students learn about drama styles and techniques from a variety of cultures, times and locations whilst performing some drama themselves in small groups and individually. It's sure to be a lot of fun!

Marion Roberts

Specialist Teacher

Year 3 News

The Year 3/4 class had a wonderful day exploring Wyndham as part of our geography unit. Students have been learning about different natural features, how they are created, where they are located, and the plants and animals found in each one. During the drive, students were very curious about the number of bridges we crossed. We discussed the surrounding mountain ranges and valleys where water runs off, creating creeks that combine into rivers. We had morning tea at Maggie’s Valley, where students read further about this and took photos. Then, we took the bus up The Bastian to learn about the five main rivers surrounding Kununurra and how they flow into the ocean. Sister Julianne was eager to show us other exciting parts of Wyndham, including the Warriu Statues. The students were thrilled to see these statues, as many had never seen them before, and learn about their historical significance to Wyndham. Later, we spent time with the Year 3/4 students from Wyndham Saint Joseph’s, touring their school, sharing what both classes are learning, and exploring their new garden. Before the long drive back to Kununurra, we enjoyed lunch at the crocodile statue, which was a highlight for many.

Elle Tierney

Year 3-4 Teacher

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children (date to be advised)

Religious Education

As we have had many new families arrive throughout this year, there may be some families who would like their children to receive the sacraments, that have already been celebrated at St Joseph’s..

Please contact Sr Julianne to make arrangements.

Baptism – as requested

First Reconciliation Year 4

First Eucharist Year 5

Confirmation Year 6

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Aged Care Facility Visits

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

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.

Containers for Change

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

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 3 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

The St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct was developed by the students of St Joseph’s.

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.

Term 2, Week 11

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:09:11 GMT

From all the St Joseph's School Community:

Thank you Barry.

Enjoy your retirement!

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents/Carers,

With the holiday starting tomorrow, I hope that all families and staff are able to take advantage of the break from school to re-energise. This term has been a long one and a busy one and everyone deserves a good rest.

Farewell from Me

Spending the last two terms as part of this school community has been an absolute joy for me. I am so impressed with the children, the families and the staff. You have something special here and you should all be very proud of St. Josephs. Please get behind the new Principal, Cindy; she is a person of great expertise and vision and, with your support, she will lead great things here. I will miss everyone, but I can’t say I’m not looking forward to a more relaxed lifestyle. Thank you everyone for your support and your friendship and I wish you all the best of luck for the future.

NAIDOC Week

Many thanks to our wonderful Aboriginal Teacher Assistants who planned and delivered meaningful NAIDOC Week activities last week. The children were fully engrossed in the activities and hopefully built on their appreciation of Aboriginal culture.

Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to all the children who participated so enthusiastically in our school sports last Friday. We had a fantastic day and several children displayed real athletic prowess. There was great spirit shown throughout the day by all. Well done everyone. Special thanks to Mr Steve and Mrs Roberts for organising the program and to Mr Steve who prepared the oval and ran the day. Excellent job, Mr. Steve.

Vacancies

We are still looking for Teacher Assistants. If you, or someone you know, is interested in part-time or full-time work assisting in classrooms, we would love to discuss the possibilities with you.

School Reports

School reports for Semester 1 will be emailed home to each family in the next day or two, we hope. We apologise for the slight delay in their despatch but the technology company that manages the system have been very tardy in their responsibilities to the school.

Barry Ennis

Princ ipal

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, 15th July

New Principal Cindy Ahearn commences

Tuesday, 16th July

First day back for students in Term 3

$150 Student Allowance Payment Available

The new WA Student Assistance Payment will provide parents and carers with a $150 payment for each primary school student or kindergartener.

Further information on how to set up your ServiceWA account and digital identity are available at wa.gov.au/servicewaapp

Applications close June 28

Dates & Reminders

Athletics Carnival - well done everyone!

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

First Eucharist , Term 2 - Year 5 children (date to be advised)
Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children (date to be advised)

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Aged Care Facility Visits

~~~ Bishops approve Mass of the Land of the Holy Spirit - CathNews ~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

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.

Containers for Change

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

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 3 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

The St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct was developed by the students of St Joseph’s.

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.

Term 2, Week 7

Thu, 30 May 2024 06:04:44 GMT

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents/Carers,

It was pleasing to see so many parents and family members attend the Children's Art Exhibition at school on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning. The children love their art and are proud of their work. Thank you Mrs Roberts for all your hard work in presenting the exhibition.

The children in the Years 4/5 and 5/6 classes are enjoying a wonderful experience as participants in the SALT workshop today. Make sure you chat with your child tonight about all that they were able to do.

Barry Ennis

Princ ipal

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday June 3rd

WA Day Holiday.

I hope everyone enjoys the long weekend. We will see all the children back at school on Tuesday morning.

Tuesday 4th - Friday 5th June

Well Being Week.

Miss Elle has put the timetable of events elsewhere in the newsletter.

Thursday June 6th

Aboriginal Families as First Educators (AFaFE) Playgroup in the Park.

9:00am to 11:00am, Celebrity Tree Park, near the playground.

Parents/Carers and Pre-school children are welcome

Friday, June 7th

School Photo Day

Tuesday 18th to Thursday 20th June

NAIDOC Week activities.

Each day between 11:30am and 2:00pm the children will be involved in cultural activities. All parents/carers are welcome to come along and see the activities taking place.

Friday 21st June

School Athletics Carnival.

Early start at approximately 8:15am. The sports will go for most of the day so please try to find some time to come along and see the children in action.

Thursday 27th June

School Dance Concert. 5.00 - 7.00p.m.

Come along to the school with the children and enjoy the fun.

$150 Student Allowance Payment Available

The new WA Student Assistance Payment will provide parents and carers with a $150 payment for each primary school student or kindergartener.

Further information on how to set up your ServiceWA account and digital identity are available at wa.gov.au/servicewaapp

Applications close June 28

Dates & Reminders

Sports News

The students have been practicing diligently for the upcoming Athletics Carnival. They have applied themselves to all the disciplines and the fruits of their labours will be revealed in glorious faction colours and cheers on the day. Here we see students refining the arts of the egg and spoon, sack and the three legged races. Well done!

Mr Steve

Specialist Teacher

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

First Eucharist , Term 2 - Year 5 children (date to be advised)
Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children (date to be advised)

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Aged Care Facility Visits

~~~ Bishops approve Mass of the Land of the Holy Spirit - CathNews ~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

27 May - 3 June

National Reconciliation Week Prayer

Creator Spirit,

All creation once declared your glory,

Your laws were honoured and trusted,

Forgive us our neglect as our country approaches

the most critical moment in its history.

Listen to our prayer as we turn to you,

Hear the cry of our land and its people,

Just as you heard the cry of Jesus,

your Son, on the Cross.

Help us to replace our national shame

With true national pride by restoring the

dignity of our First People whose antiquity is unsurpassed.

May our faith and trust in you increase.

Only then will our nation grow strong and be

a worthy place for all who wish to make their home in our land.

Amen.

Aboriginal Catholic Ministry, Melbourne.

26 May

Sorry Day Prayer

Almighty and loving God, you who created ALL people in your image,

Lead us to seek your compassion as we listen to the stories of our past. You gave your only Son, Jesus, who died and rose again so that sins will be forgiven.

We place before you the pain and anguish of dispossession of land, language, lore, culture and family kinship that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have experienced. We live in faith that all people will rise from the depths of despair and hopelessness. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families have endured the pain and loss of loved ones, through the separation of children from their families.

We are sorry and ask God’s forgiveness.

Touch the hearts of the broken, homeless and inflicted and heal their spirits. In your mercy and compassion walk with us as we continue our journey of healing to create a future that is just and equitable.

Lord, you are our hope.

Amen.

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

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.

Containers for Change

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

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 2 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

The St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct was developed by the students of St Joseph’s.

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.

Term 2, Week 6

Thu, 23 May 2024 03:22:50 GMT

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents/Carers,

Can you believe we are already halfway through the term? The weather is cooler and the children are more active in the playground.

Musica Viva

Last week’s music incursion went extremely well. It was held in the Library and the children enthusiastically entered into the fun, learning about music-making in the processs. I hope they came home and told you all about it.

National Simultaneous Storytime

Yesterday the children from Years 1-3 visited the Community Library and participated in the National Simultaneous Storytime. The book that was shared was ‘Bowerbird Blues’ by Aura Parker. Afterwards Sr Julianne took the children to have a look at a real bowerbird nest – how exciting!

Canteen to Re-open

We are delighted to let you know that we have finally found a new Canteen Manager. Silivia (pronounced Silvia) started work this week and lunch orders can begin next Monday. A new menu is included in today’s newsletter. You will notice that it is a very healthy menu, but one that will still appeal to the children. It is important that the menu reflects our teaching about healthy eating. The items are very affordable for families.

Welcome to New Staff

This week we have welcomed four new people onto our staff. I have already mentioned Miss Silivia. We also have two new Teacher Assistants – Mr James and Miss Astrid. A student teacher, Miss Kimberley, is in Year 5/6 for three weeks and will be back with us later in the year for her final placement before she graduates.

AFaFE Program

We are working towards re-establishing our Aboriginal Families as First Educators program. Keep watching the newsletters each week for updates. We are planning a special event for Thursday June 6 ^th – please mark it on your calendars.

Barry Ennis

Princ ipal

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, June 7th

School Photo Day

Monday May 27th

Art Exhibition, 2-3pm

$150 Student Allowance Payment Available

The new WA Student Assistance Payment will provide parents and carers with a $150 payment for each primary school student or kindergartener.

Further information on how to set up your ServiceWA account and digital identity are available at wa.gov.au/servicewaapp

Applications close June 28

Dates & Reminders

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

First Eucharist , Term 2 - Year 5 children (date to be advised)
Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children (date to be advised)

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Aged Care Facility Visits

~~~ Bishops approve Mass of the Land of the Holy Spirit - CathNews ~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

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.

Containers for Change

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

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 2 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

The St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct was developed by the students of St Joseph’s.

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.

Term 2, Week 5

Wed, 15 May 2024 05:49:29 GMT

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents/Carers,

Pentecost Celebration

We had Mass this morning in the church to celebrate Pentecost. We were very proud of the children, who were extremely respectful and reverent and joined in the singing and responses with enthusiasm. It was a wonderful occasion.

Mums vs Kids Basketball

Last Friday there was a lot of fun to be had when our Mums were invited to play Basketball against the children. We had a very good turnout. I am very happy to report that the Mums played in good spirits and there were no temper tantrums during the game. The kids played valiantly and shot some amazing goals but went down in the end to a taller and more experienced mob. It was a great event. The Mums then stayed on and had afternoon tea together.

School Advisory Council

On Monday evening our School Advisory Council (SAC) members undertook some training to help them understand St Joseph’s place within the structure of Catholic Education Western Australia, the workings of a SAC and each member’s role within the council. We have a great group of people on our council and they will be a wonderful support for Dr Cindy Ahearn when she takes up her duties in Term 3.

Amy’s last Day

Amy Carter has done an excellent job as an Administration Officer for us this year. Unfortunately for us, Amy has been offered a new opportunity which she has decided to take up. Her last day at St Joseph’s will be tomorrow. Thank you Amy for being such a wonderful colleague and we wish you all the best for the future.

“Musica Viva”

Mrs Roberts has arranged an exciting incursion for the whole school tomorrow. Musica Viva will be here after lunch so expect the children to arrive home full of excitement about their day. Musica Viva aim to enhance children’s appreciation of music and boost their creativity. The group perform interactive, musically, and culturally diverse performances. Thank you Mrs. Roberts.

Next week we will welcome a student teacher who will be teaching and learning alongside Miss Silvia in Year 5/6. Miss Kimberley will be with us for three weeks initially and will return later in the year when she will be working with Miss Sophie in the Year 4/5 room.

National Simultaneous Storytime

Next Wednesday our Years 1, 2 and 3 children will attend Kununurra Community Library to participate in National Simultaneous Storytime. This will be most enjoyable for the children.

Barry Ennis

Princ ipal

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday May 16th

Musica Viva incursion for whole school at 1pm

Wednesday May 22nd

National Simultaneous Story Time excursion

$150 Student Allowance Payment Available

The new WA Student Assistance Payment will provide parents and carers with a $150 payment for each primary school student or kindergartener.

Further information on how to set up your ServiceWA account and digital identity are available at wa.gov.au/servicewaapp

Applications close June 28

Dates & Reminders

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

First Eucharist , Term 2 - Year 5 children (date to be advised)
Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children (date to be advised)

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Aged Care Facility Visits

Bishops approve Mass of the Land of the Holy Spirit - CathNews

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

Mother's Day Blessing at Sunday Mass

Mother's Day Basketball

Mum's vs Students Basketball Match to celebrate Mother's Day last Friday.

Students and Mums enjoying lunch together after the game

Today students celebrated Pentacost at the Church

Year 5/6 Trip to Mirrima National Park

Last Wednesday we had the fantastic opportunity to explore Mirima National Park and observe its geological features and wildlife with our Buddies from the Year 2 class. We went on a guided nature walk through Mirima National Park, stopping at key viewpoints to observe the sandstone formations and native plants. Miss Bernie pointed out interesting geological features, such as caves and rock pools, and explained how they were formed. It was great to see students using their senses to observe and describe the sights, sounds, and smells of the park. Some students also shared their valuable knowledge with everyone. They recorded some observations during the walk and we have been using those ones to complete activities in class. Amazing work Year 2, 5 and 6 students!

Congratulations

to the Year 5/6 students who played the first footy game of the season last Friday at East Kimberley College. Great participation and teamwork were shown. It was wonderful to see the students engage with other children from our community.

Year 2s and Year 3/4s Visit Juniper

Check out ABC News Article about St Joseph's very own, Archie Stanley.

Growing up in WA's East Kimberley10-year-old Archie Stanley sells beautiful rock finds for a good cause

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

POSITION VACANT

family liaison officer

(2 PART-TIME POSITIONS VACANT)

ABORIGINAL FAMILIES AS FIRST EDUCATORS PROGRAM

Position details:
St Joseph’s School seeks an enthusiastic Playgroup Support Worker to work in our Aboriginal Families as First Educators (AFaFE) Playgroup. This role will support the playgroup facilitator to develop and deliver a range of culturally appropriate early learning programs for Aboriginal children (birth to 4 years) and to liaise with families, community members and agencies to engage them in the program.

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL:

o Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

o Ability to build rapport, confidence and credibility with Aboriginal families and communities.

o Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents, teachers and external agencies on the provision of the AFAFE program.

o Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of the AFAFE program.

o Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of the AFAFE program.

o Able to work as part of a team, or independently and have good time management skills.

o Understanding of the needs of young children and their families.

o Current WA driver’s licence.

o Certificate in Education Support or working towards

Be aware:

o The successful applicant will be required to work towards and obtain Accreditation to Work in Catholic Education (Schools).

o Training in the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) will be provided to the successful applicant.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) National Police Clearance prior to commencing work. 

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Barry Ennis and emailed to: admin@stjoknx.wa.edu.au

Applications close Friday, 16th February.

(St Joseph's School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the close of submissions.)

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.

Containers for Change

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

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 2 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

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.

Term 2, Week 4

Wed, 08 May 2024 06:47:49 GMT

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents/Carers

It was very exciting to hear the news last Friday that a substantive Principal has been appointed from the start of Term 3. Everyone can look to the future with great confidence, knowing that St Joseph’s will be lead by an amazing lady who has already achieved much in her career. Below is a note from the appointee, Dr Cindy Ahearn:

“Hello Kununurra Staff and Community

I am thrilled to be making my way to Kununurra to take up the role of Principal at St Joseph’s in a land where God can be encountered.

I am a life-long practising Catholic and over a century of family support for the Catholic schooling system is a legacy that I happily carry and I am deeply supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

Being able to be an advocate for Catholic Vision and Values is an honour in my life. As Principal, I try to lead by example and have an open-door policy. I try to live Gospel values and connect with Aboriginal Spirituality by a strong involvement in school community and parish events that foster togetherness and cooperation.

Blessings to all, see you in Term 3!”

Mothers’ Day at St Joseph’s

I am very much looking forward to seeing many mums, step-mums, grandmothers and carers at our Basketball game between the mums and the students, this Friday at 12 noon. There will be light refreshments available after the game for all our ladies. A cup of tea/coffee will be available on the grass outside the Pre-Primary room and the children can have their lunch at the same time. We hope to see you there!

Barry Ennis

Principal

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday May 10th

Mums vs. Students Basketball at 12noon

Monday May 13th

School Advisory Committee meeting in the school library at 4pm

Wednesday May 15th

Mass in the Church celebrating the Feast of the Ascension at 8am

Thursday May 16th

Music Incursion for whole school at 1pm

$150 Student Allowance Payment Available

The new WA Student Assistance Payment will provide parents and carers with a $150 payment for each primary school student or kindergartener.

Further information on how to set up your ServiceWA account and digital identity are available at wa.gov.au/servicewaapp

Applications close June 28

Dates & Reminders

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

First Eucharist , Term 2 - Year 5 children (date to be advised)
Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children (date to be advised)

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Aged Care Facility Visits

Bishops approve Mass of the Land of the Holy Spirit - CathNews

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Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

During the month of May, we especially honour Mary, Mother of Jesus. Classes have been learning about Mary, Rosary beads and praying the Hail Mary Prayer.

Sr Julianne has some beads for sale during May, which can be purchased after the morning bus run.

There’s also a competition to draw a picture of Mary. The entries will be pinned up in the library. …….. Prizes for the best drawings!

Congratulations to all the students awarded a Merit Certificate at last week's Assembly

Year 5/6 Library Visit

It was an absolute pleasure to be joined by a special guest from Spain for a few hours last week. Mireia is a very talented music teacher who shared her valuable knowledge and experience with us. We took a visit to Kununurra Community Library where they have a grand piano. Thank you Mireia for performing some beautiful pieces on the piano and teaching us the structure of this instrument. How lovely it was to have the library filled with such glorious music. And t hank you, Cesarina, for showing us the library and telling us about the wonderful resources available for the community to borrow.

Miss Silvia

Yr 5/6 Teacher

Year 1/2 News

On Tuesday the Year 1/2 class and our buddies in Year 5/6 went to Mirima National Park. We had a blast looking at the natural features and exploring some significant elements of the landscape. While our buddy class went up the hill to explore the geology & rocks, we found a quiet area to draw, label and write some things we could see. The students found some interestingly-shaped rocks, spotted a wasp and a fallen bird nest, learnt about leaving no trace and had fun reading about the different types of trees around the park & their traditional uses.

Miss Kate

Year 2 Teacher

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

POSITION VACANT

family liaison officer

(2 PART-TIME POSITIONS VACANT)

ABORIGINAL FAMILIES AS FIRST EDUCATORS PROGRAM

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL:

o Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

o Ability to build rapport, confidence and credibility with Aboriginal families and communities.

o Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents, teachers and external agencies on the provision of the AFAFE program.

o Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of the AFAFE program.

o Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of the AFAFE program.

o Able to work as part of a team, or independently and have good time management skills.

o Understanding of the needs of young children and their families.

o Current WA driver’s licence.

o Certificate in Education Support or working towards

Be aware:

o The successful applicant will be required to work towards and obtain Accreditation to Work in Catholic Education (Schools).

o Training in the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) will be provided to the successful applicant.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) National Police Clearance prior to commencing work. 

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Barry Ennis and emailed to: admin@stjoknx.wa.edu.au

Applications close Friday, 16th February.

(St Joseph's School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the close of submissions.)

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.

Containers for Change

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

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 2 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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.

Term 2, Week 3

Thu, 02 May 2024 05:22:34 GMT

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

We’re back to our ‘five day a week’ routine now after a holiday and some excellent Professional Learning days for staff.

Thank you to the Hutchison family for representing St Joseph’s at the 9:00am ANZAC Day ceremony last Thursday and especially to Charlie, in Year 5, who laid a wreath at the cenotaph.

This week we welcomed Chantelle Un onto our staff as a new Teacher Assistant. Many of you will know Chantelle as she is also a parent of two boys here at St Joseph’s. We are delighted to have Chantelle on board and wish her every success in her new position.

Recently, interviews were held to appoint a new Principal for St Joseph’s School. As yet, there has been no announcement as to the successful applicant, but families will be contacted when the appointment occurs. The new Principal will take up the role at the beginning of Term 3.

I continue to sing the praises of St Joseph’s Kununurra to anyone willing to listen. As a school community, everyone should be very proud – this is an excellent school. The children are extremely polite and calm and within every classroom they are tuned into their learning. This tone in the school enables each child to thrive. There is a real respect between parents and staff that supports this learning environment. I commend staff members on the way they uphold their professionalism and our Christian values and demonstrate these in all their interactions with children and family members. The new Principal will be delighted and encouraged by the school they come to lead.

Barry Ennis

Principal

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday May 12th

Mother's Day

$150 Student Allowance Payment Available

The new WA Student Assistance Payment will provide parents and carers with a $150 payment for each primary school student or kindergartener.

Further information on how to set up your ServiceWA account and digital identity are available at wa.gov.au/servicewaapp

Applications close June 28

Dates & Reminders

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

First Eucharist , Term 2 - Year 5 children (date to be advised)
Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children (date to be advised)

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Aged Care Facility Visits

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

Anzac Day

Lest we forget

Earth Day

Year 2 Class created these beautiful pieces of artwork for Earth Day Celebrations .

Miriwoong Language Survey

Do any kids in your family learn Miriwoong at school, or at preschool? The Language Centre would love to hear what you think!

Follow this (link/QR code) to tell us about your kids’ experience and your opinions about the Miriwoong Language Nest Program.

Thank you.

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

POSITION VACANT

family liaison officer

(2 PART-TIME POSITIONS VACANT)

ABORIGINAL FAMILIES AS FIRST EDUCATORS PROGRAM

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL:

o Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

o Ability to build rapport, confidence and credibility with Aboriginal families and communities.

o Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents, teachers and external agencies on the provision of the AFAFE program.

o Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of the AFAFE program.

o Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of the AFAFE program.

o Able to work as part of a team, or independently and have good time management skills.

o Understanding of the needs of young children and their families.

o Current WA driver’s licence.

o Certificate in Education Support or working towards

Be aware:

o The successful applicant will be required to work towards and obtain Accreditation to Work in Catholic Education (Schools).

o Training in the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) will be provided to the successful applicant.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) National Police Clearance prior to commencing work. 

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Barry Ennis and emailed to: admin@stjoknx.wa.edu.au

Applications close Friday, 16th February.

(St Joseph's School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the close of submissions.)

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.

Containers for Change

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

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 2 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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.

Term 2, Week 1

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:58:18 GMT

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

Welcome back to Term 2. It has been wonderful to see the children returning so full of excitement about being back at school. The cooler mornings have been a pleasing change and means that this term the children are able to really stretch their legs and use the expanses of the oval. They have already been getting into some pretty serious soccer and cricket matches. What a beautiful school St Joseph’s is and what beautiful children.

This term we welcome a new Aboriginal Teaching Assistant (ATA) – Mandy Farrer. Initially Mandy will be working four days a week in the Year 3/4 classroom and one day in the Pre-Primary room. Welcome Mandy!

Easter is the most important season in the Church year and I have been very impressed by the experiences provided by the staff for our students. On Tuesday morning we had a wonderful, joyous celebration of the Resurrection. Well done to all the staff and especially to Sr Julianne. We are incredibly blessed to have her working with us.

Within the newsletter, you will see some information about the forthcoming AEDC surveys that Miss Sarah will complete for our Pre-Primary students. A letter is being sent home today to all families that have a child in Pre-Primary (check SeeSaw). If you have any questions or concerns about the survey, please contact me at school or via email – barry.ennis@cewa.edu.au.

Barry Ennis

Principal

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday April 24th – Pupil Free Day

Staff involved in a professional learning day. The Team Teach program provides tailored training involving: risk and restrictive practice reduction, de-escalation and positive behaviour support.

Thursday April 25th

ANZAC Day Holiday

Dates & Reminders

St Patrick's Quiz Night

Thank you to our Sponsors

To the wonderful sponsors in Kununurra who support us year after year....thank you so much for your donations to our 2024 St Patrick's Quiz Night.

We raised about $12,500, all of which goes towards providing a better education for the children in our community.

The more education a child receives, the better their lifelong social, health and financial status. This also means that we all live in a happier, healthier and more fully functioning community.

So once again, a huge thanks to each and every one of you.

Archie's Rocks

79 West

Arte & Sol

Artopia

Aviair

Ben Broady

Birchy's Fishing Tours

Birdland Functional Art

Bush Camp

CGL

Divina D'Anna Member for Kimberley

El Questro

Grab a Bargain

Gullivers Tavern

Home Hardware

Home Valley

Hotel Kununurra

Jeanne Barnes

Kimberley Cafe

Kimberley Fine Diamonds

Kimberley Impressions

Kimberley Kool

Kimberley Spirit

Kununurra Commercial Laundry

Kununurra Cruises

Kununurra Sun

Kununurra Water Ski Club

Lake Kununurra Boat Hire

Lawrence & Hanson

Lily Lagoon Resort

Mitre 10

Office National

OMS

Ord River Electrics

Ord River Sports Club

Pat the Barber

Red Sun

Retravision

Spilled the Beans

St John

Subway

Summer Stone

The Hoochery

The Joy of Cupcakes

The Sassy Pants co.

Thomas & Co

Toy World

Triple J Cruises

Tyreplus

Walkabout Souvenirs

Wild Mango

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

First Eucharist , Term 2 - Year 5 children (date to be advised)
Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children (date to be advised)

A letter about Sacraments has been sent home this week to families identifying as Catholic on our school records. The form needs to be filled out and returned to school if you wish for your child to receive a Sacrament this year. If you did not get a form, they are available at the school office .

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Aged Care Facility Visits

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

Art News

Last term all classes focussed on Visual Art, with each having their own focus and project ranging from painting, 3D dioramas to 3D paper art and sculpture.

We had excursions to local art sites to assist students in understanding and appreciating local artwork and why we have it. They loved using iPads to take photos to show different elements of art and their favourite colours, lines and images!

The Year 4, 5 and 6 students had an art incursion when local artist Jackie Ellis visited to share her art processes and some tricks of the trade. We learnt more about shape, colour, line, textures and the meaning behind artwork and how it helps us communicate.

There will be a whole school Visual Art Exhibition in the school library on Wednesday 29 ^th May where we will showcase Term 1's fantastic creations.

Below are a couple of images to give you a sneak peak into our Visual Art lessons.

This term we are focusing on Dance and will have a whole school performance on Thursday 27 ^th June. Similar to last year, each class will learn about and practise dances from all over the world and perform an original choreographed item to represent a continent. Stay tuned for more exciting information regarding both Art shows.

Miss Roberts

Specialist Teacher

Miriwoong Language Survey

Do any kids in your family learn Miriwoong at school, or at preschool? The Language Centre would love to hear what you think!

Follow this (link/QR code) to tell us about your kids’ experience and your opinions about the Miriwoong Language Nest Program.

Thank you.

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Bike Education Day

Friday, 22nd March

Greetings to our families and friends. Term 1 promises some very exciting events at St Joe’s. On Friday, 22 ^nd March, we have our Bike Education Day! This will be the third consecutive year we've held this event and it has proven to be a very important learning opportunity for students (not to mention a lot of fun!). As usual, I would encourage students to ride to school on that day as it is also the National Ride2School Day.

Please ensure your child wears a helmet and adequate footwear. If your child does not have a bicycle, by all means bring along a scooter, roller blades, skateboard etc. Students will sit for a theory session and be assessed on the bike gymkhana (at the basket ball court) and awarded a competency certificate. A water bottle would be a good idea. Only human powered transport please (no electric scooters, motor bikes or quad bikes).

Many thanks.

Mr Steve

Specialist Teacher

Next Friday we are celebrating St Joseph's Day and Bike Safety.

If possible, please ride your bike or scooter to school with a helmet and shoes. We will make sure that everyone gets to participate in this fun and safe experience at school.

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

POSITION VACANT

family liaison officer

(2 PART-TIME POSITIONS VACANT)

ABORIGINAL FAMILIES AS FIRST EDUCATORS PROGRAM

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL:

o Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

o Ability to build rapport, confidence and credibility with Aboriginal families and communities.

o Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents, teachers and external agencies on the provision of the AFAFE program.

o Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of the AFAFE program.

o Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of the AFAFE program.

o Able to work as part of a team, or independently and have good time management skills.

o Understanding of the needs of young children and their families.

o Current WA driver’s licence.

o Certificate in Education Support or working towards

Be aware:

o The successful applicant will be required to work towards and obtain Accreditation to Work in Catholic Education (Schools).

o Training in the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) will be provided to the successful applicant.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) National Police Clearance prior to commencing work. 

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Barry Ennis and emailed to: admin@stjoknx.wa.edu.au

Applications close Friday, 16th February.

(St Joseph's School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the close of submissions.)

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.

Containers for Change

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

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 1 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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.

Term 1, Week 9

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 04:14:39 GMT

First day back for students in Term 2 is Tuesday, 16th April

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

Assistant Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

Barry, our Principal, is currently on long service leave, attending a family wedding in Victoria.

Thank you very much to the School P&F and the Kununurra Police for facilitating a fantastic Caritas Project Compassion fundraiser yesterday afternoon. The children loved the Easter egg hunt and the school disco, as well as the sausage sizzle. We saw some great dance moves, limbo and AFL team colours!

A reminder that school will resume for children on Tuesday, 16th April.

Have a safe and happy Easter holidays.

Marion Roberts

Assistant Principal

Dates & Reminders

St Patrick's Quiz Night

Thank you to our Sponsors

To the wonderful sponsors in Kununurra who support us year after year....thank you so much for your donations to our 2024 St Patrick's Quiz Night.

We raised about $12,500, all of which goes towards providing a better education for the children in our community.

The more education a child receives, the better their lifelong social, health and financial status. This also means that we all live in a happier, healthier and more fully functioning community.

So once again, a huge thanks to each and every one of you.

Archie's Rocks

79 West

Arte & Sol

Artopia

Aviair

Ben Broady

Birchy's Fishing Tours

Birdland Functional Art

Bush Camp

CGL

Divina D'Anna Member for Kimberley

El Questro

Grab a Bargain

Gullivers Tavern

Home Hardware

Home Valley

Hotel Kununurra

Jeanne Barnes

Kimberley Cafe

Kimberley Fine Diamonds

Kimberley Impressions

Kimberley Kool

Kimberley Spirit

Kununurra Commercial Laundry

Kununurra Cruises

Kununurra Sun

Kununurra Water Ski Club

Lake Kununurra Boat Hire

Lawrence & Hanson

Lily Lagoon Resort

Mitre 10

Office National

OMS

Ord River Electrics

Ord River Sports Club

Pat the Barber

Red Sun

Retravision

Spilled the Beans

St John

Subway

Summer Stone

The Hoochery

The Joy of Cupcakes

The Sassy Pants co.

Thomas & Co

Toy World

Triple J Cruises

Tyreplus

Walkabout Souvenirs

Wild Mango

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

First Reconciliation , Term 1 - Year 4 children, 13th March, 4.30pm St Vincent Pallotti Church. All welcome at 4.30 pm followed by Mass.
First Eucharist , Term 2 - Year 5 children (date to be advised)
Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children (date to be advised)

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Aged Care Facility Visits

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Upcoming Services at Easter

The Season of Lent

Feast and Fast for Lent

Let us feast on kindness,

and fast from sarcasm.

Let us feast on compassion,

and fast from holding grudges.

Let us feast on patience,

and fast from anxiety.

Let us feast on peace,

and fast from stirring up conflict.

Let us feast on acceptance,

and fast from judgment.

Let us feast on joy,

and fast from jealousy.

Let us feast on faith,

and fast from fear.

Let us feast on creativity,

and fast from all that deadens our souls.

Let us feast on social justice,

and let us fast from negligence of the most vulnerable.

Let us feast on service to others,

and fast from selfishness.

Let us feast on delight,

and fast from despair.

Let us feast on the Body and Blood of Christ,

and fast from all that keeps us from communing deeply with each other and with God.

Amen.

Stations of the Cross

During Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be held at St Vincent Pallotti Church at 5pm each F riday, prior to the 5.30pm Mass. All are welcome.

Basketball Carnival

Congratulations to these fabulous Year 5 and 6 students who proudly represented St Joseph’s School at the Basketball Carnival in Warmun Community on Tuesday. They played cohesively as a team, encouraged one another, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was wonderful to see students engaged, smiling, and trying their best in all the games.

Miss Silvia

Year 5/6 Teacher

Year 3/4 News

The Year 3/4 class has had a great start to the year. It’s hard to believe that Term 1 is already at an end. Our class is very privileged to have two dedicated Teachers!

The Year 3 students have recently experienced their first NAPLAN testing. We are very proud of them - well done Year 3!

Our class have been studying history in HASS and now knows how Captain Cook discovered Australia. It was wonderful to see how the students demonstrated their learning through their assembly performance last Friday.

We have amazing students who are keen to learn and I hope that enthusiasm continues throughout the next term. We celebrated their success and good standing with our Rewards Day on Monday - we had a lot of fun at the pool and the water park!

There was a great deal of excitement about our Project Compassion fundraiser “Guess the number of Easter Eggs” competition. Everyone took part in helping to raise the impressive figure of $175 for those in need. Thank you to all who supported us. Congratulations to Sienna from our class, who will have a very happy Easter munching on 114 little chocolate eggs! I’m sure she will share one or two with her family and friends.

Have a happy and holy Easter. Keep safe over the holiday break.

Lee-lee Morgan

Year 3/4 Teacher Assistant

Bike Education Day last Friday

Miriwoong Language Survey

Do any kids in your family learn Miriwoong at school, or at preschool? The Language Centre would love to hear what you think!

Follow this (link/QR code) to tell us about your kids’ experience and your opinions about the Miriwoong Language Nest Program.

Thank you.

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Bike Education Day

Friday, 22nd March

Many thanks.

Mr Steve

Specialist Teacher

Next Friday we are celebrating St Joseph's Day and Bike Safety.

If possible, please ride your bike or scooter to school with a helmet and shoes. We will make sure that everyone gets to participate in this fun and safe experience at school.

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

POSITION VACANT

family liaison officer

(2 PART-TIME POSITIONS VACANT)

ABORIGINAL FAMILIES AS FIRST EDUCATORS PROGRAM

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL:

o Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

o Ability to build rapport, confidence and credibility with Aboriginal families and communities.

o Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents, teachers and external agencies on the provision of the AFAFE program.

o Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of the AFAFE program.

o Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of the AFAFE program.

o Able to work as part of a team, or independently and have good time management skills.

o Understanding of the needs of young children and their families.

o Current WA driver’s licence.

o Certificate in Education Support or working towards

Be aware:

o The successful applicant will be required to work towards and obtain Accreditation to Work in Catholic Education (Schools).

o Training in the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) will be provided to the successful applicant.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) National Police Clearance prior to commencing work. 

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Barry Ennis and emailed to: admin@stjoknx.wa.edu.au

Applications close Friday, 16th February.

(St Joseph's School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the close of submissions.)

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.

Containers for Change

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

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 1 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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.

Term 1, Week 8

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:10:37 GMT

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

Quiz Night

What a wonderful time everybody had at the St Patrick’s Day Quiz Night last Saturday. Thank you to the Parents and Friends group and staff members who worked hard to make the event so successful. All at St Joseph’s should be very proud that our school hosts what is an annual feature on the Kununurra social calendar. The funds raised by the P&F will be used to benefit all our children.

NAPLAN

This annual testing of our Year 3 and Year 5 students was completed last week. I am pleased to report that our students were well-prepared for and comfortably completed the tests. Later in the year the results will be returned to school and your child’s results will be forwarded to you.

First Reconciliation

Last Wednesday five children made their First Reconciliation at our parish church. The children were a credit to their families and to the school. They were very excited, but were prayerful and respectful throughout the celebration. Please keep these children in your prayers and ask God that they may continue to grow in relationship with him.

Holy Week

Next week is the week that leads into Easter – the most important time in the Christian calendar. We will have a brief assembly each morning to remember the events of Holy Week leading up to the death and resurrection of Jesus. Sr Julianne has included a timetable in this newsletter for all parents and carers, so please come and join us whenever you are able.

Year 5 and 6 Basketball in Warmun

On Tuesday of next week, March 26 ^th , our Year 5 and 6 children will be attending a Basketball Carnival in Warmun with other East Kimberley Schools. The bus will leave at 6.30am and arrive back at St Joseph’s at about 2.30pm. It will be great experience for our children.

Blue Light Disco Next Wednesday: AFL colours

The Police have very kindly offered to run a Blue Light Disco next Wednesday afternoon, March 27 ^th , between 4pm and 6pm in our school Library. The children are invited to wear the colours of an AFL team. There will be a sausage sizzle and the children will receive a juice box as well as all the fun and games. The cost of attending is $5 per child and the proceeds will go to Project Compassion.

End of Term 1 / Start of Term 2

Term 1 will end on Thursday afternoon at 2:00pm and school will resume for children on Tuesday April 16 ^th . Please check all the school calendar dates elsewhere in the newsletter.

Barry Ennis

Acting Principal

Upcoming Events

Friday, 22nd March - Bike Education Day

Friday, 22nd March - St Joseph's Day

Wednesday, 27th March - Blue Light Disco

Dates & Reminders

St Patrick's Quiz Night

Thank you to our Sponsors

To the wonderful sponsors in Kununurra who support us year after year....thank you so much for your donations to our 2024 St Patrick's Quiz Night.

We raised about $12,500, all of which goes towards providing a better education for the children in our community.

The more education a child receives, the better their lifelong social, health and financial status. This also means that we all live in a happier, healthier and more fully functioning community.

So once again, a huge thanks to each and every one of you.

Archie's Rocks

79 West

Arte & Sol

Artopia

Aviair

Ben Broady

Birchy's Fishing Tours

Birdland Functional Art

Bush Camp

CGL

Divina D'Anna Member for Kimberley

El Questro

Grab a Bargain

Gullivers Tavern

Home Hardware

Home Valley

Hotel Kununurra

Jeanne Barnes

Kimberley Cafe

Kimberley Fine Diamonds

Kimberley Impressions

Kimberley Kool

Kimberley Spirit

Kununurra Commercial Laundry

Kununurra Cruises

Kununurra Sun

Kununurra Water Ski Club

Lake Kununurra Boat Hire

Lawrence & Hanson

Lily Lagoon Resort

Mitre 10

Office National

OMS

Ord River Electrics

Ord River Sports Club

Pat the Barber

Red Sun

Retravision

Spilled the Beans

St John

Subway

Summer Stone

The Hoochery

The Joy of Cupcakes

The Sassy Pants co.

Thomas & Co

Toy World

Triple J Cruises

Tyreplus

Walkabout Souvenirs

Wild Mango

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

First Reconciliation , Term 1 - Year 4 children, 13th March, 4.30pm St Vincent Pallotti Church. All welcome at 4.30 pm followed by Mass.
First Eucharist , Term 2 - Year 5 children (date to be advised)
Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children (date to be advised)

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Aged Care Facility Visits

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Upcoming Events

St Joseph’s Day

The Feast of St Joseph is on 19th March. We will defer our celebration to Friday 22nd March due to other events. Fr Vinu will celebrate Mass for us and children are invited to wear casual clothes for a Gold Coin donation towards Project Compassion.

(Project Compassion is Caritas Australia’s main annual fundraising campaign. It mobilises Australians to raise much-needed funds to help alleviate poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity in the most vulnerable and marginalised communities in the world. Held during Lent, the six-week period before Easter, Catholic schools, Parishes, and the wider Australian public participate in a diverse range of fundraising activities and events to support Caritas Australia’s programs both overseas and here with our First Australian partners.)

Easter Celebrations

During the last week of school this term, we will have short assemblies each morning, with the children presenting elements of the Easter story - Palm Sunday through to Good Friday. All are welcome.

To highlight the significance of Jesus' death, children are invited to wear black/dark clothes on Thursday, 28th March (last day of term).

On the first day of Term 2 we will have a short assembly to celebrate the Resurrection, and children are asked to wear bright colourful clothes on this day (Tuesday, 16th April). No monetary donation is expected for these two casual clothes days.

Palm Sunday Prayer

Lord, as we commemorate your entry into Jerusalem...

Humble us as we remember that your greatness was defined by your humility:

You preferred to ride on the foal of a donkey than in a royal chariot.

Convict us as we remember the doublemindedness of the crowds:

You were greeted by a cheering multitude that would become a jeering mob.

Encourage us as we remember your intentionality:

You chose the road to Calvary before you spoke the world into existence.

Inspire us to worship as we remember your passion for us:

You laid down your own life so that we might share eternal life now and forevermore.

Hosanna to the Son of David!

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!

Hosanna in the highest heaven!

Amen

The Season of Lent

Feast and Fast for Lent

Let us feast on kindness,

and fast from sarcasm.

Let us feast on compassion,

and fast from holding grudges.

Let us feast on patience,

and fast from anxiety.

Let us feast on peace,

and fast from stirring up conflict.

Let us feast on acceptance,

and fast from judgment.

Let us feast on joy,

and fast from jealousy.

Let us feast on faith,

and fast from fear.

Let us feast on creativity,

and fast from all that deadens our souls.

Let us feast on social justice,

and let us fast from negligence of the most vulnerable.

Let us feast on service to others,

and fast from selfishness.

Let us feast on delight,

and fast from despair.

Let us feast on the Body and Blood of Christ,

and fast from all that keeps us from communing deeply with each other and with God.

Amen.

Stations of the Cross

During Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be held at St Vincent Pallotti Church at 5pm each F riday, prior to the 5.30pm Mass. All are welcome.

Year 5/6 Camp

Quiz Night Fundraiser

Congratulations to our fabulous Year 5/6 students for their efforts and positive energy at the Quiz Night on Saturday. Thank you for making the raffle fundraiser event a great success!

The Year 5/6 team would like to express our gratitude for your help and contribution. Without your support our school camp fundraising events would not be able to go ahead.

Miss Silvia

Year 5/6 Teacher

Miriwoong Language Survey

Do any kids in your family learn Miriwoong at school, or at preschool? The Language Centre would love to hear what you think!

Follow this (link/QR code) to tell us about your kids’ experience and your opinions about the Miriwoong Language Nest Program.

Thank you.

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Bike Education Day

Friday, 22nd March

Many thanks.

Mr Steve

Specialist Teacher

Next Friday we are celebrating St Joseph's Day and Bike Safety.

If possible, please ride your bike or scooter to school with a helmet and shoes. We will make sure that everyone gets to participate in this fun and safe experience at school.

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

POSITION VACANT

family liaison officer

(2 PART-TIME POSITIONS VACANT)

ABORIGINAL FAMILIES AS FIRST EDUCATORS PROGRAM

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL:

o Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

o Ability to build rapport, confidence and credibility with Aboriginal families and communities.

o Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents, teachers and external agencies on the provision of the AFAFE program.

o Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of the AFAFE program.

o Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of the AFAFE program.

o Able to work as part of a team, or independently and have good time management skills.

o Understanding of the needs of young children and their families.

o Current WA driver’s licence.

o Certificate in Education Support or working towards

Be aware:

o The successful applicant will be required to work towards and obtain Accreditation to Work in Catholic Education (Schools).

o Training in the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) will be provided to the successful applicant.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) National Police Clearance prior to commencing work. 

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Barry Ennis and emailed to: admin@stjoknx.wa.edu.au

Applications close Friday, 16th February.

(St Joseph's School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the close of submissions.)

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.

Containers for Change

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

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 1 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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.

Term 1, Week 7

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:29:12 GMT

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

Swimming

Last week’s Swimming Carnival was a great success. Despite the challenging weather, the children enjoyed the day thoroughly. The lunch that followed was greatly appreciated and many thanks go out to the Police and our Parents and Friends for topping off a great day with a BBQ lunch. Congratulations and special thanks go to Marion Roberts for the planning and execution of the day.

First Reconciliation

Five children are making their First Reconciliation this afternoon at 4:30pm at St Vincent Pallotti Church. This is a wonderful occasion in the lives of the children – a time they can become particularly close to Jesus. You are welcome to come along, but if you can’t make it, please keep the children in your prayers.

NAPLAN Testing

This week the children in Years 3 and 5 are completing NAPLAN testing. The children have been well prepared for NAPLAN and coped beautifully today with the first of the tasks - the writing component.

Feast of St Joseph

Next Tuesday is the Feast of St Joseph and with our school named after St Joseph and having been started by the Josephite Sisters in conjunction with the local people, it is a very special day indeed. Sister Julianne is a Josephite Sister and what an amazing blessing she is to our school and our children and staff. We are going to celebrate St Joseph’s Day on Friday of next week with the children.

Quiz Night this Saturday

There are still tables available if you can get a team of eight together. At $25 a head, a wonderful evening is assured. You won’t believe the number and quality of the prizes and their are many opportunities to win – the quiz, games, dancing, dress-ups, raffles, auctions and more. Please try to get a table together and support what is the school’s major fundraiser for the year.

Barry Ennis

Acting Principal

Upcoming Events

Saturday, 16th March - St Patrick's Quiz Night. Tickets can be bought from our office or over the phone (9168 1079).

Friday, 22nd March - Bike Education Day

Friday, 22nd March - St Joseph's Day

Dates & Reminders

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

First Reconciliation , Term 1 - Year 4 children, 13th March, 4.30pm St Vincent Pallotti Church. All welcome at 4.30 pm followed by Mass.
First Eucharist , Term 2 - Year 5 children (date to be advised)
Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children (date to be advised)

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Aged Care Facility Visits

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Upcoming Events

St Joseph’s Day

Easter Celebrations

During the last week of school this term, we will have short assemblies each morning, with the children presenting elements of the Easter story - Palm Sunday through to Good Friday. All are welcome.

To highlight the significance of Jesus' death, children are invited to wear black/dark clothes on Thursday, 28th March (last day of term).

The Season of Lent

Feast and Fast for Lent

Let us feast on kindness,

and fast from sarcasm.

Let us feast on compassion,

and fast from holding grudges.

Let us feast on patience,

and fast from anxiety.

Let us feast on peace,

and fast from stirring up conflict.

Let us feast on acceptance,

and fast from judgment.

Let us feast on joy,

and fast from jealousy.

Let us feast on faith,

and fast from fear.

Let us feast on creativity,

and fast from all that deadens our souls.

Let us feast on social justice,

and let us fast from negligence of the most vulnerable.

Let us feast on service to others,

and fast from selfishness.

Let us feast on delight,

and fast from despair.

Let us feast on the Body and Blood of Christ,

and fast from all that keeps us from communing deeply with each other and with God.

Amen.

Stations of the Cross

During Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be held at St Vincent Pallotti Church at 5pm each F riday, prior to the 5.30pm Mass. All are welcome.

Swimming Carnival

On Thursday last week we held out annual swimming carnival. We managed to avoid the rain and enjoyed getting wet in the pool during our games and races. The youngest students participated in fun water safety rotations in the morning and after recess the older students had races and their own water safety rotations. It was wonderful to see everyone's enjoyment, confidence and skills in the water. Congratulations to the Ord faction team for coming first by a whisker!

Thank you to the P&F and Police for cooking up a delicious sausage sizzle when we returned to school and the Year 5/6 students for their icy pole fundraising.

Miss Roberts, Specialist Teacher

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Bike Education Day

Friday, 22nd March

Many thanks.

Mr Steve

Specialist Teacher

Next Friday we are celebrating St Joseph's Day and Bike Safety.

If possible, please ride your bike or scooter to school with a helmet and shoes. We will make sure that everyone gets to participate in this fun and safe experience at school.

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

POSITION VACANT

family liaison officer

(2 PART-TIME POSITIONS VACANT)

ABORIGINAL FAMILIES AS FIRST EDUCATORS PROGRAM

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL:

o Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

o Ability to build rapport, confidence and credibility with Aboriginal families and communities.

o Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents, teachers and external agencies on the provision of the AFAFE program.

o Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of the AFAFE program.

o Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of the AFAFE program.

o Able to work as part of a team, or independently and have good time management skills.

o Understanding of the needs of young children and their families.

o Current WA driver’s licence.

o Certificate in Education Support or working towards

Be aware:

o The successful applicant will be required to work towards and obtain Accreditation to Work in Catholic Education (Schools).

o Training in the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) will be provided to the successful applicant.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) National Police Clearance prior to commencing work. 

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Barry Ennis and emailed to: admin@stjoknx.wa.edu.au

Applications close Friday, 16th February.

(St Joseph's School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the close of submissions.)

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.

Containers for Change

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

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 1 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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.

Term 1, Week 6

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:17:39 GMT

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

I hope that everyone enjoyed the long weekend. I know the staff members and children appreciated the extra day and it was well-deserved after the very busy first five weeks of school.

New Admin Officer

We are pleased to welcome a new Administration Officer to St Joseph’s. Amy Carter will be the friendly face you see at the Office desk from today. Come in and say “Hello”.

Swimming Carnival Tomorrow – March 7th

We are very excited about tomorrow’s Swimming Carnival. We are hoping that many parents and carers will come along and cheer on the children. If you wish to see the children in Kindy, Pre-Primary or Year 1 in action you will need to be at the pool between 9:00am and 9:45am. Years 2 to 6 will participate from 10:15am to 12:30pm. The children will then return to school for a Sausage Sizzle Lunch cooked by the P & F and the Police. Following lunch we will have the Presentations of Ribbons at 1.15pm. Come and join us for lunch and the presentations.

First Reconciliation

Five of our students will make their First Reconciliation next Wednesday, March 13th. The ceremony will begin at 4:30pm and will be followed by Mass. The candidates are Elle-Rose, Noah, Indiana, Janette and Joffery. Please keep the children in your prayers – they are very excited!

St Patrick’s Day Quiz Night – Only 10 days to go! March 16th!

Have your friends and workmates booked their table yet? It promises to be another wonderful night with the Parents and Friends Committee members working very hard to ensure everyone has a great time – the prizes are amazing!

Team Teach - for Staff

We have been able to secure training for the Team Teach Program that will provide tailored training involving: risk and restrictive practice reduction, de-escalation and positive behaviour support. This is a one day course and we have been able to arrange for the training early in Term Two on Wednesday April 24th, the day before ANZAC Day. ( We were unable to get the day after which would have been nice for families) This will be a pupil-free day for the children. The date is included in the Calendar Dates, included in the newsletter.

Barry Ennis

Acting Principal

Upcoming Events

Thursday, 7th March - Swimming Carnival

Saturday 16th March - St Patrick's Quiz Nigh t. Tickets can be bought from our office or over the phone (9168 1079).

Dates & Reminders

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

First Reconciliation , Term 1 - Year 4 children, 13th March, 4.30pm St Vincent Pallotti Church. On the weekend, the children making their First Reconciliation were presented to the Parish. We continue to pray for Noah, Elle-Rose, Janette, Indy, and Joffery (absent), and their families, as they prepare for their First Reconciliation on 13th March. All welcome at 4.30 pm followed by Mass.
First Eucharist , Term 2 - Year 5 children (date to be advised)
Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children (date to be advised)

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Aged Care Facility Visits

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Upcoming Events

St Joseph’s Day

Easter Celebrations

During the last week of school this term, we will have short assemblies each morning, with the children presenting elements of the Easter story - Palm Sunday through to Good Friday. All are welcome.

To highlight the significance of Jesus' death, children are invited to wear black/dark clothes on Thursday, 28th March (last day of term).

The Season of Lent

Feast and Fast for Lent

Let us feast on kindness,

and fast from sarcasm.

Let us feast on compassion,

and fast from holding grudges.

Let us feast on patience,

and fast from anxiety.

Let us feast on peace,

and fast from stirring up conflict.

Let us feast on acceptance,

and fast from judgment.

Let us feast on joy,

and fast from jealousy.

Let us feast on faith,

and fast from fear.

Let us feast on creativity,

and fast from all that deadens our souls.

Let us feast on social justice,

and let us fast from negligence of the most vulnerable.

Let us feast on service to others,

and fast from selfishness.

Let us feast on delight,

and fast from despair.

Let us feast on the Body and Blood of Christ,

and fast from all that keeps us from communing deeply with each other and with God.

Amen.

Stations of the Cross

During Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be held at St Vincent Pallotti Church at 5pm each F riday, prior to the 5.30pm Mass. All are welcome.

Art News

Some photos from last week's art excursion where students noticed the elements of art around Kununurra such as colour, line and texture. This excursion influences our art pieces that will be on display in Term 2 at the school art exhibition.

Miss Roberts

Specialist Teacher

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Bike Education Day

Friday, 22nd March

Many thanks.

Mr Steve

Specialist Teacher

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

POSITION VACANT

family liaison officer

(2 PART-TIME POSITIONS VACANT)

ABORIGINAL FAMILIES AS FIRST EDUCATORS PROGRAM

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL:

o Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

o Ability to build rapport, confidence and credibility with Aboriginal families and communities.

o Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents, teachers and external agencies on the provision of the AFAFE program.

o Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of the AFAFE program.

o Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of the AFAFE program.

o Able to work as part of a team, or independently and have good time management skills.

o Understanding of the needs of young children and their families.

o Current WA driver’s licence.

o Certificate in Education Support or working towards

Be aware:

o The successful applicant will be required to work towards and obtain Accreditation to Work in Catholic Education (Schools).

o Training in the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) will be provided to the successful applicant.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) National Police Clearance prior to commencing work. 

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Barry Ennis and emailed to: admin@stjoknx.wa.edu.au

Applications close Friday, 16th February.

(St Joseph's School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the close of submissions.)

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.

Containers for Change

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

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 1 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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.

Term 1, Week 5

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:30:00 GMT

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

We learned yesterday that former Principal Gabby Franco has resigned her substantive position at St Joseph’s School. Gabby, who is on on maternity leave, was Principal from the beginning of 2021 until September 2022. Since then, Therese Clancy and I have been Acting Principals. The Principal position will be advertised within the next few weeks and the selection and appointment process will follow.

On Monday the Annual General Meeting of the School Advisory Council was held. I am delighted to announce that our new Council is as follows – Kristy Hutchinson (Chairperson), Steve Italiano (Staff Representative/Secretary), Andrew Mayieka (Treasurer), Gemma Robertson, Adam Simmons, Liza Mann, Fr Vinu (Parish Priest) and Barry Ennis (Principal).

The children enjoyed their swimming lessons last week and Marion Roberts reports that they worked hard and made great progress. We look forward to seeing them all in action at our swimming carnival next Tuesday.

The Aboriginal Ear Health team are at school this week and are checking the ear health of many of our children from Pre-Primary to Year 5.

Miss Tasman has been working as a teacher with us since the beginning of the year but unfortunately is returning to Perth on Friday. We would like to thank Tasman for her wonderful support over the past five weeks.

Pupil-Free Days 2024

We have had to make changes to some pupil-free dates for this year. Please see "Dates & Reminders" below.

I hope this don’t cause any inconvenience.

A reminder that we have Open Classrooms straight after school at 2:00pm.

We hope to see many parents and carers here.

Barry Ennis

Acting Principal

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, 28th February - 2-3 pm. Open Classrooms

Thursday, 7th March - Swimming Carnival

Saturday 16th March - St Patrick's Quiz Nigh t. Tickets can be bought from our office or over the phone (9168 1079).

Dates & Reminders

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

First Reconciliation , Term 1 - Year 4 children, 13th March, 4.30pm St Vincent Pallotti Church. On the weekend, the children making their First Reconciliation were presented to the Parish. We continue to pray for Noah, Elle-Rose, Janette, Indy, and Joffery (absent), and their families, as they prepare for their First Reconciliation on 13th March. All welcome at 4.30 pm followed by Mass.
First Eucharist , Term 2 - Year 5 children (date to be advised)
Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children (date to be advised)

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Aged Care Facility Visits

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Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

Year 5/6 Visit to Juniper Aged Care Facility

Yesterday the Year 5/6 class visited the Juniper. We had a fabulous time using our artistic skills with the residents. The theme was: St Patrick’s Day! The residents shared many interesting stories with us. It was lovely to see the natural ability students have connecting with the residents.

Miss Silvia Year

5/6 Teacher

The Season of Lent

Feast and Fast for Lent

Let us feast on kindness,

and fast from sarcasm.

Let us feast on compassion,

and fast from holding grudges.

Let us feast on patience,

and fast from anxiety.

Let us feast on peace,

and fast from stirring up conflict.

Let us feast on acceptance,

and fast from judgment.

Let us feast on joy,

and fast from jealousy.

Let us feast on faith,

and fast from fear.

Let us feast on creativity,

and fast from all that deadens our souls.

Let us feast on social justice,

and let us fast from negligence of the most vulnerable.

Let us feast on service to others,

and fast from selfishness.

Let us feast on delight,

and fast from despair.

Let us feast on the Body and Blood of Christ,

and fast from all that keeps us from communing deeply with each other and with God.

Amen.

Stations of the Cross

During Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be held at St Vincent Pallotti Church at 5pm each F riday, prior to the 5.30pm Mass. All are welcome.

Swimming Lessons, Week 4

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Bike Education Day

Friday, 22nd March

Many thanks.

Mr Steve

Specialist Teacher

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

POSITION VACANT

family liaison officer

(2 PART-TIME POSITIONS VACANT)

ABORIGINAL FAMILIES AS FIRST EDUCATORS PROGRAM

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL:

o Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

o Ability to build rapport, confidence and credibility with Aboriginal families and communities.

o Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents, teachers and external agencies on the provision of the AFAFE program.

o Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of the AFAFE program.

o Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of the AFAFE program.

o Able to work as part of a team, or independently and have good time management skills.

o Understanding of the needs of young children and their families.

o Current WA driver’s licence.

o Certificate in Education Support or working towards

Be aware:

o The successful applicant will be required to work towards and obtain Accreditation to Work in Catholic Education (Schools).

o Training in the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) will be provided to the successful applicant.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) National Police Clearance prior to commencing work. 

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Barry Ennis and emailed to: admin@stjoknx.wa.edu.au

Applications close Friday, 16th February.

(St Joseph's School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the close of submissions.)

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.

Containers for Change

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

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 1 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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 1, Week 4

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:33:55 GMT

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

I can't believe that we are already well into the fourth week of the term. The students have now settled into their routines at school.

This is a great week for the children with the swimming program well under way. Marion Roberts, our Swimming Co-ordinator, has reported that the children are already showing more confidence and improvement with their water skills. We will all be able to see the children in action when we hold our St Joseph's School Swimming Carnival on Thursday, 7th March.

Next week the exciting learning continues when each class will be going on an Art excursion.

School Advisory Council

Next Monday afternoon (26th February) we will hold our School Advisory Council AGM in the School Library at 4:00pm. It will be open meeting; all parents and carers are urged to come along. We had to reschedule this meeting from a fortnight ago because we didn't have enough parents in attendance. Please come along and support the school - you may even be interested in joining the Council.

Barry Ennis

Acting Principal

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, 28th February - 2-3 pm. Open Classrooms

Thursday, 7th March - Swimming Carnival

Saturday 16th March - St Patrick's Quiz Nigh t. Tickets can be bought from our office or over the phone (9168 1079).

Reminders

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

First Reconciliation , Term 1 - Year 4 children
First Eucharist , Term 2 - Year 5 children
Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children

Dates to be advised.

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Visits

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

The Season of Lent

Shrove Tuesday

On Tuesday, 13th February - Shrove Tuesday - students made pancakes with their Buddy Class (see photos right). Shrove Tuesday is the day prior to the commencement of Lent, which is a time of fasting and sacrifice. It is traditionally a day of eating rich foods made from butter, eggs and fat - such as pancakes - that were given up during Lent.

Feast and Fast for Lent

Let us feast on kindness,

and fast from sarcasm.

Let us feast on compassion,

and fast from holding grudges.

Let us feast on patience,

and fast from anxiety.

Let us feast on peace,

and fast from stirring up conflict.

Let us feast on acceptance,

and fast from judgment.

Let us feast on joy,

and fast from jealousy.

Let us feast on faith,

and fast from fear.

Let us feast on creativity,

and fast from all that deadens our souls.

Let us feast on social justice,

and let us fast from negligence of the most vulnerable.

Let us feast on service to others,

and fast from selfishness.

Let us feast on delight,

and fast from despair.

Let us feast on the Body and Blood of Christ,

and fast from all that keeps us from communing deeply with each other and with God.

Amen.

Stations of the Cross

During Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be held at St Vincent Pal lotti Church at 5pm each Friday, prior to the 5.30pm Mass. All are welcome.

School Leaders

At our first assembly for the year our student leaders were presented with their badges. It was lovely to see many families join us at the assembly to congratulate these students in their new roles. The students have already begun displaying their leadership qualities in our school community and we have enjoyed listening to their enthusiastic ideas for the year ahead. Congratulations to these fabulous student leaders!

Miss Silvia

Year 5/6 Teacher

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Streamlining the Bus Run

However, because we have so many children on the bus, some of them don't get home until 3pm and some of them arrive at school too early. To make their day easier:

If you are able to bring your child to/from school by car it would be appreciated.
Please be out the front of your house ready for the pick up:
Town run - 7am – 7.30am
Community run - 7.30 am – 8.00 am

Just waiting an extra 1-3 minutes at every house can extend our trip by half hour. Unfortunately we cannot toot the horn, due to complaints from neighbours.

At the end of the day, please be visible outside your house and wave to us as we drop off your child. We need to be assured that someone is home. Having to stop, take the child to the door, knock and wait for a response, extends the trip by half hour. This is unfair on those children waiting in the heat on the basketball court for the second bus run. If a family member is not at home, it is our policy to bring a child back to school and ring you. We are unable to make another trip to drop them off.

Dropping off Your Children

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Bike Education Day

Friday, 22nd March

Many thanks.

Mr Steve

Specialist Teacher

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

POSITION VACANT

family liaison officer

(2 PART-TIME POSITIONS VACANT)

ABORIGINAL FAMILIES AS FIRST EDUCATORS PROGRAM

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL:

o Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

o Ability to build rapport, confidence and credibility with Aboriginal families and communities.

o Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents, teachers and external agencies on the provision of the AFAFE program.

o Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of the AFAFE program.

o Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of the AFAFE program.

o Able to work as part of a team, or independently and have good time management skills.

o Understanding of the needs of young children and their families.

o Current WA driver’s licence.

o Certificate in Education Support or working towards

Be aware:

o The successful applicant will be required to work towards and obtain Accreditation to Work in Catholic Education (Schools).

o Training in the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) will be provided to the successful applicant.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) National Police Clearance prior to commencing work. 

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Barry Ennis and emailed to: admin@stjoknx.wa.edu.au

Applications close Friday, 16th February.

(St Joseph's School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the close of submissions.)

Canteen Volunteers

We are looking for parent helpers to assist in the Canteen. Even if you have just an hour to spare, it would be very welcome. Please drop by the office and let us know.

(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.

Containers for Change

Th ank 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

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 1 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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 1, Week 2

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 06:41:56 GMT

Vision Statement

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we strive to achieve excellence in education and pastoral care, foster well being, develop strong values and include all cultures and community members.

Mission Statement

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

Welcome to St Joseph’s School for the 2024 school year. The children have settled quickly back into school and the new children are looking comfortable in their new surrounds. Already I have been extremely impressed by the school staff, who have an absolute focus on ensuring the best for every child and a strong team and work ethic. There is a wonderful tone in the school.

My name is Barry Ennis and I am the Acting Principal for Terms 1 and 2. It is a privilege to be at St Joseph’s and I look forward to getting to know all community members. I have been a Catholic school Principal for many years and much of my work over the last seventeen years has been in the Kimberley. Please come and say hello!

A special welcome to the new families who have joined the St Joseph’s community this year. I encourage you to take every opportunity to join in our school activities and to get to know your child’s teacher and the families of other children in the class. We all want our children to be valued and supported in their school life and building this sense of community is extremely important. We have a number of events coming up, that we hope you can come along to (see right).

A special welcome also to our new staff members:

Bec Sherriffs, our Year 1 Teacher
Kate Dufall, our Year 2 Teacher
Tasman Bovington, who is supporting us for a number of weeks, teaching mainly in Kindy
Darcy de Vries, Teacher Assistant
Maureen Angira, Teacher Assistant

Yesterday we said goodbye to Ann Storey, who has been an outstanding Administration Officer at the school for more than two years. We wish Ann well as she moves into a field that she is passionate about – aviation. We now require a replacement for Ann to support Di and Eileen in the school office. See the ‘Position Vacant’ ad in this newsletter.

Next Monday afternoon (12th February) we will hold our School Advisory Council AGM in the School Library at 4:00pm. It will be open meeting; all parents and carers are urged to come along to find out about the work of the Council. The meeting will last less than an hour.

Barry Ennis

Acting Principal

Upcoming Events

Monday, 12th February – 4:00pm School Advisory Council AGM. All parents and carers are welcome.

Tuesday, 13th February - Shrove Tuesday Pancakes with Buddy Classes

Wednesday, 14th February – 8:00am Ash Wednesday Mass in the Library. All parents and carers welcome.

Friday, 16th February – School Census Day

Please join us for a special breakfast of egg and bacon sandwiches from 7:15am

Parents, carers and children invited!!!

Sunday, 18th February - First Sunday of Lent

Monday, 19th February – Swimming Week begins

Tuesday, 20th February – 4:30pm. Parents and Friends Meeting in the Library. Parents and carers are urged to come along to support the committee, who work very hard for all our children.

Wednesday, 28th February - 2-3 pm. Open Classrooms

Thursday, 7th March - Swimming Carnival

Saturday 16th March - St Patrick's Quiz Nigh t. Tickets on sale from Thursday 15th February.

Reminders

SACRAMENTS and other matters

Sacraments

Other Sacraments will be celebrated as per below:

First Reconciliation , Term 1 - Year 4 children
First Eucharist , Term 2 - Year 5 children
Confirmation , Term 3 - Year 6 children

Dates to be advised.

Mass Times

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Visits

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please don’t hesitate to contact me, through the school office, at any time if have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.

Sr Julianne

Sacrament Coordinator

The Season of Lent

Next Tuesday, 13th February, is Shrove Tuesday when the children will make pancakes with their Buddy Class. Shrove Tuesday is the day prior to the commencement of Lent, which is a time of fasting and sacrifice. It is traditionally a day of eating rich foods made from butter, eggs and fat - such as pancakes - that were given up during Lent.

On Wednesday 14 ^th February, Ash Wednesday , we will celebrate mass in the library to mark the beginning of Lent. All are welcome to the mass to receive the ashes blessed by Fr Vinu.

Ash Wednesday Masses:

8am St Joseph's School Library
5.30pm St Vincent Pallotti Church, Kununurra

Stations of the Cross

During Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be held at St Vincent Pal lotti Church at 5pm each Friday, prior to the 5.30pm Mass. All are welcome.

Welcome to School Blessing

from Miriwoong Elder Agnes Armstrong

First Day Back for Pre-Primary Students

Bike Education Day

Friday, 22nd March

Many thanks.

Mr Steve

Specialist Teacher

Art News

This Term classes are focussing on visual art during their lessons. Kindy and Pre-Primary children have learned about lines and colours as they traced around and decorated their hands. Years 1-6 children have begun creating their own bowls made from egg cartons. The process involved designing the outside of the bowl using a variety of lines, shapes and colours and then creating the three-dimensional bowls. Once dried, we will paint them in our own unique styles - we can't wait to show you the final product!

Miss Roberts

Specialist Teache r

Strong Kids Say "No" to Energy Drinks

Energy drinks like V, Mother, Red Bull, Prime and Bang are bad for your health and children should not bring them to school.

Telethon Kids Institute researchers found in 2018 that more than half of young people who consumed energy drinks suffered negative health effects.

Of 3,688 high school students who had tried an energy drink, 55.4% reported they had experienced adverse outcomes – some serious enough to require medical assistance:

24.6% had heart palpitations
24.5% had trouble sleeping
24.3% had headaches
24% had upset stomachs

Energy drinks have been connected to cardiovascular and neurological issues such as seizures, psychosis and cardiac arrest. There is also evidence linking energy drink consumption in children and young people to substance use and a range of behavioural problems.

In addition to the caffeine and other stimulants they contain, energy drinks are often full of sugar and salt, both of which are damaging to the health of our children.

Please don't let your child bring energy drinks to school.

Encourage them to drink water -

it's free, it's safe and it keeps them healthy and ready to learn!

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

POSITION VACANT

Administration Officer

We are seeking to appoint an Administration Officer commencing immediately.

Hours will be 7.30am – 2.30pm Monday-Friday during school term.

This position is responsible for a diverse range of office tasks necessary for the day to day running of a small school that does not have specialist administrative roles. The successful applicant will work closely with the Principal, Assistant Principal and other Administration Officers, and act in a supportive role to other staff. There is a significant level of interaction with students and their parents/carers.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

General reception and answering emails
Receipt and banking of monies
Purchase of supplies
Making bookings for staff training
Coordinating external providers for servicing, maintenance and repairs
Mail collection
Assisting with enrolment enquiries and student enrolments
Provide basic first aid to students

The successful applicant must have the ability to work within our Catholic ethos and be prepared to obtain our Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School certification.

Selection Criteria

Experience in a similar role and the following attributes are required:

Essential

A welcoming and compassionate manner
Sound written and verbal skills
Strong Word, Excel, database and internet skills
Sound work ethic and the ability to work in a close team environment or work independently
Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing demands
Demonstrated capacity to handle sensitive information professionally and with confidentiality
Desirable
Driver’s Licence or willingness to obtain

Requirements of Successful Candidate

National Criminal History Check issued by the Education Department WA
WA Working with Children Check
Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School

Incentives

· Competitive salary

· Hours are suited to the school day and term breaks

For more information, contact Principal Barry Ennis, St Joseph's School on 9168 1079. Please submit applications addressing the selection criteria and including a resume and cover letter to: admin@stjoknx.wa.edu.au

POSITION VACANT

family liaison officer

(2 PART-TIME POSITIONS VACANT)

ABORIGINAL FAMILIES AS FIRST EDUCATORS PROGRAM

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL:

o Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

o Ability to build rapport, confidence and credibility with Aboriginal families and communities.

o Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents, teachers and external agencies on the provision of the AFAFE program.

o Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of the AFAFE program.

o Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of the AFAFE program.

o Able to work as part of a team, or independently and have good time management skills.

o Understanding of the needs of young children and their families.

o Current WA driver’s licence.

o Certificate in Education Support or working towards

Be aware:

o The successful applicant will be required to work towards and obtain Accreditation to Work in Catholic Education (Schools).

o Training in the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) will be provided to the successful applicant.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) National Police Clearance prior to commencing work. 

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Barry Ennis and emailed to: admin@stjoknx.wa.edu.au

Applications close Friday, 16th February.

(St Joseph's School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the close of submissions.)

POSITION VACANT

Canteen Manager

We are seeking a Canteen Manager to join our school team at St Joseph’s School. The Canteen creates and serves delicious and nutritious recess/lunch for the school staff and students to enjoy every day.

The details

· Hours 30 hours per week (school holidays off).

· Hours of work are 7am – 1pm (weekdays – no weekends, 6 hrs per day).

· On-the-job training and support.

· Managing the day-to-day operations of the site.

· Organising and managing the daily orders, counter service and catering requests.

· Ensure food safety compliance is maintained.

· Knowledge and understanding of special diets and allergies.

Skills preferred

· Previous experience in a school canteen.

· Front-of-house focused.

· Cash handling experience.

· Great communication skills and ability to show initiative.

· Driver’s licence or willing to work towards.

Duties

· Managing the day-to-day operations of the site.

· Organising and managing the daily online pre-orders, counter service and catering requests.

· Ensure food safety compliance is maintained.

Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

The successful applicant will have undertaken Food Safety Supervisor and Food Handling training or be willing to work towards.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) Nationally Coordinated Criminal
History Check prior to commencing work.

As a diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations Australians.

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Barry Ennis, at: admin@stjoknx.wa.edu.au

Canteen Volunteers

We are looking for parent helpers to assist in the Canteen. Even if you have just an hour to spare, it would be very welcome. Please drop by the office and let us know.

(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.

Containers for Change

Th ank 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

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 1 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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 4, Week 9

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 07:01:16 GMT

The first day of school for students in 2024 is Wednesday, 31st January

The school office reopens on Monday, 22nd January

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

Thank you to everyone who came along to help us celebrate the year at the Carols and Awards night. We used a slightly different format this year and we hope that you enjoyed the night.

Congratulations to ALL of our children on their efforts this year. Learning new facts and skills is not always easy to do, but our children have done exceptionally well in a range of different pursuits during the year. Well done to those children who received specific awards for their efforts.

On Tuesday morning we celebrated the final school Mass for this year and Year 6 Graduation. While in some respects it is sad to farewell those moving on to new schools, new work opportunities and new spaces, it is also a time of excitement and anticipation about what is just over the horizon. To everyone moving on, we wish you great success with your forthcoming adventures and we know that you will take just a small piece of St Joseph's Kununurra with you! Some words of wisdom from two great children's authors:

"The 100 percent totally danger-proof future is amazing!" ~ Andy Griffiths

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.

You're on your own, and you know what you know.

And you are the guy who'll decide where to go."

~ Dr Seuss

Thank you to those families who have paid their fees for this year. If you have not already done so, please finalise your child's school fees as soon as possible.

Reports were sent out electronically yesterday. If your child's report has not arrived in your inbox, please let us know.

We are coming to that time of the year where we hold the Annual General Meeting for both the School Advisory Committee and the Parents and Friends Association. I encourage all members of our community to come along and participate in these meetings. Our P & F do an amazing job raising funds to support our school, while the School Advisory Committee provide support in the areas around school governance.

The AGM for the P & F committee is set down for Monday February 5 at 2:15pm in the School Library. All positions are declared vacant and a new committee is elected.
The AGM for the School Advisory Committee is on Monday February 12 at 4:00pm in the School Library. There are two vacancies for the school committee.

Nomination forms can be emailed to you or collected from the front office.

As we move through our last few days of school, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have supported our children through their various activities year. Many parents and friends have volunteered for different tasks that have assisted in the education of our children. Thank you to all of you.

I would also like to thank members of the wider Kununurra community for supporting us in a myriad of ways during this year. There are many things that go on in the background that contribute to the success of our school.

Finally, thank you to the entire staff who have also worked hard to encourage the development and growth of our children. Often the end product that you see does not reflect the considerable effort that goes into the result. All of your efforts are greatly appreciated!

We are working to secure one more teacher for 2024, with interviews are scheduled for today and tomorrow. You will have seen recent media reports relating to the significant challenges in finding teachers to fill vacancies across all education systems in WA, and our school is no exception. We anticipate that all teaching positions will be filled by the end of next week.

Parents are asked to understand that class groupings may change due to enrolments over the holidays. We look forward to welcoming all new and returning children from Kindy to Year 6 back to school on Wednesday, 31st January.

If your family has a little one starting Kindy next year and are yet to enrol, please contact with us so that we can reserve a space for them and complete enrolment forms.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in Kununurra; thank you to all who welcomed and supported me during my stay. It has been an amazing experience and I leave with many fond memories.

I would like to wish everyone a very Holy, Happy and Safe Christmas and an enjoyable holiday break. I trust that 2024 will be a good year for you.

Some final words for thought....

“To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Miss Therese

Principal

Christmas Carols and Awards Night 2023

Year 6 Graduation Mass

Changes to School Reports

There have been some small shifts in the way school reports are presented that will continue on into 2024. Over the last 10 years reporting for schools has changed with the times to reflect the current population. After the last review by the WA School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA), a few suggested revisions were made about reporting, the most significant concerning the writing of comments for individual subjects. Hereon in, students will receive a grade for each subject and an overall general statement of achievement, but no individual comments for each subject. We have included some information about English and Maths in the general comment to assist parents with information on the main subject areas. Being a Catholic school, we also regard religious education as the first subject and have provided some general statements of what has been covered throughout the year. Individual Education Plans will still include comments because students on IEPs do not receive a grade. The situation for Kindy students remain unchanged with a portfolio of work being sent home at the completion of the year. Pre-Primary students will have only a slight change to their reports; they still won't receive a grade, but will be assessed against a new set of criteria (Excellent, High, Satisfactory, Limited and Very Low).

St Joseph's staff have had significant discussion around this change and have decided that written report comments do not sufficiently convey the various aspects of a student’s learning journey and that the Parent-Teacher Interview is a much more effective way to find out about your child's progress. I know that this will be a shift for some people, but we are confident this is a much better way for parents and teachers to communicate and discuss student progress.

Outlined below is some information to assist with better understanding the new grading process for Years 1-6:

Achievement standard

A: Excellent

B: High

C: Satisfactory

D: Limited

E: Very low

Children receive an overall grade (A to E) for their achievement in each learning area. In some learning areas they may also receive a grade for the learning area components assessed.

The achievement standard describes an expected level that the majority of students have achieved by the end of a given year of schooling.

Meeting the achievement standard at a satisfactory level is described by a C grade. This means that any student who demonstrates the understanding and application of the required level of curriculum for any year level will receive a C grade.
If students can demonstrate that they know more and can extend beyond their given year's curriculum content, they will receive a B or A grade. Students will need to demonstrate consistently that they understand and can apply knowledge above their year level to receive B and A grades.

These grades are worked out through key documents from SCAA that have work examples, rubrics and guides. The mid-year grade is the calculated decision measured against the Australian Standards and the end of year grade is a cumulative grade for the the entire year.

More time will be allocated in 2024 to Parent-Teacher Interviews so that student progress can be discussed in fine detail.

If you have any further questions about these changes to our reporting, please contact the school and ask to speak to Mr Shaun Joseph.

Shaun Joseph and Therese Clancy

SACRAMENTS and other matters

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

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.

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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The Season of Advent

During four weeks in December, most churches will celebrate Advent, a season of expectation of the arrival of Christ, by lighting four candles. The candles, held in a wreath, are lit once a week and represent the following:

Week 1 - Hope
Week 2 - Peace
Week 3 - Joy
Week 4 - Love

A t St Joseph's we started the Advent season early so that we can complete the Advent cycle before school breaks up. We are currently in Week 4 - love. When Jesus came to this earth, he brought a special kind of love. This love is unselfish, compassionate, unconditional. He loves us just as we are. Our condition is irrelevant to his love. It is a love that picks us up just where we are in life and carries us further than we could ever go on our own. He gives us his love so we can give it away in the same unselfish, compassionate, unconditional way he gave it to us. He tells us this love will be our trademark. It will distinguish us as followers of Jesus.

Christmas Masses and Other Important Dates

3rd December - 1st Sunday Advent

10th December - 2nd Sunday Advent

17th December - 3rd Sunday Advent

24th December - 4th Sunday Advent

22nd December - Christmas Mass at Warmun

24th December - Christmas Mass Wyndham

25th December - Christmas Mass Kununurra, 8.30am

26th December - 2nd February - Fr Vinu will be on leave - no Mass

21st January - Communion Service

28th January - Communion Service

4th February - Commisioning Mass for St Joseph's School Staff

~ Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation from 5.00pm for Tuesday - Saturday Masses (5.30pm)

and at 8am for Sunday Mass (8.30am) ~

Specialist Subjects

Science

Last week in Science, students continued learning about how Earth’s rotation on its axis causes regular changes. This was illustrated when they designed and created a sundial. Once it was made, they evaluated what they could do differently next time. Some students chose to check their sundials at recess and lunch to see if they were working still!

Sports

As the weather has warmed up, we have been doing most sport sessions indoors in the air-conditionin, with our focus on table tennis. It has been fantastic to see teamwork, enjoyment, positive attitudes and improved hand- eye coordination during all sports lessons! Students worked with and against a variety of classmates to play quick ball (an adapted table tennis game), table tennis and some other related games.

Marion Roberts

Specialist Teacher

Graduation Lunch

On Tuesday our graduating Year 6 students had their Graduation Lunch and a swim at Lake Argyle. Thank you to Lake Argyle Resort for accommodating us; no other venue in Kununurra was available!

Miss Silvia

Year 5/6 Teacher

Strong Kids Say "No" to Energy Drinks

Energy drinks like V, Mother, Red Bull, Prime and Bang are bad for your health and children should not bring them to school.

Telethon Kids Institute researchers found in 2018 that more than half of young people who consumed energy drinks suffered negative health effects.

Of 3,688 high school students who had tried an energy drink, 55.4% reported they had experienced adverse outcomes – some serious enough to require medical assistance:

24.6% had heart palpitations
24.5% had trouble sleeping
24.3% had headaches
24% had upset stomachs

In addition to the caffeine and other stimulants they contain, energy drinks are often full of sugar and salt, both of which are damaging to the health of our children.

Please don't let your child bring energy drinks to school.

Encourage them to drink water -

it's free, it's safe and it keeps them healthy and ready to learn!

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

Moving House?

If you're leaving Kununurra at the end of this year, please let us know. It will help with our classroom planning for 2024.

Olivia and Grace’s

farm fresh free range eggs

~ $8 a carton ~

laying hens (9 months old, lay daily)

~ $20 each ~

Call or text

Mary (Mum) on 0428 524 611

POSITION VACANT

family liaison officer

ABORIGINAL FAMILIES AS FIRST EDUCATORS PROGRAM

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL:

o Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

o Ability to build rapport, confidence and credibility with Aboriginal families and communities.

o Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents, teachers and external agencies on the provision of the AFAFE program.

o Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of the AFAFE program.

o Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of the AFAFE program.

o Able to work as part of a team, or independently and have good time management skills.

o Understanding of the needs of young children and their families.

o Current WA driver’s licence.

o Certificate in Education Support or working towards

o Aboriginality is essential for this position, under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act

Be aware:

o The successful applicant will be required to work towards and obtain Accreditation to Work in Catholic Education (Schools).

o Training in the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) will be provided to the successful applicant.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) National Police Clearance prior to commencing work. 

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Therese Clancy, at:

St Joseph’s School

PO Box 262

Kununurra WA 6743

Applications close 30 ^th November 2023

(St Joseph's School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the close of submissions.)

POSITION VACANT

Canteen Manager

The details

· Hours 30 hours per week (school holidays off).

· Hours of work are 7am – 1pm (weekdays – no weekends, 6 hrs per day).

· On-the-job training and support.

· Managing the day-to-day operations of the site.

· Organising and managing the daily orders, counter service and catering requests.

· Ensure food safety compliance is maintained.

· Knowledge and understanding of special diets and allergies.

Skills preferred

· Previous experience in a school canteen.

· Front-of-house focused.

· Cash handling experience.

· Great communication skills and ability to show initiative.

· Driver’s licence or willing to work towards.

Duties

· Managing the day-to-day operations of the site.

· Organising and managing the daily online pre-orders, counter service and catering requests.

· Ensure food safety compliance is maintained.

Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

The successful applicant will have undertaken Food Safety Supervisor and Food Handling training or be willing to work towards.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) Nationally Coordinated Criminal
History Check prior to commencing work.

As a diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations Australians.

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Therese Clancy, at:

St Joseph’s School

PO Box 262

Kununurra WA 6743

Applications close 30 ^th November 2023

The position may close early should a successful candidate be placed.

Canteen Volunteers

We are looking for parent helpers to assist in the Canteen. Even if you have just an hour to spare, it would be very welcome. Please drop by the office and let us know.

(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.

Containers for Change

Th ank 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

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 1 2024

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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 4, Week 8

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:07:02 GMT

Christmas Concert

Thursday, 30 November

Doors open at 4.50pm for a 5pm start

Kununurra Leisure Centre

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

This week, we have been busy in class preparing for the Carols event tomorrow, as well as continuing with regular class activities. It is great to see the effort that the children are putting into preparing their item for the evening. Our Carols and Awards Night will be at the Leisure Centre commencing at 5:00pm on Thursday.

Yesterday we hosted Mr Barry Ennis, our incoming principal for 2024. Mr Barry spent time with staff and students, sharing that he is looking forward to living and working in the East Kimberley in 2024 (although I'm not so sure about his favourite football team - even if they are the 2023 premiers...). It was terrific to share our successes in 2023 with him and undertake planning for 2024. Welcome Mr. Barry!

Thank you to those families who have paid their school fees. If you have not already done so, please finalise your family's fees as soon as possible as they were due for payment by the 22nd September. If you are having difficulty paying your fees, please don't hesitate to approach us to discuss your options, which include setting up a payment plan.

If your child has a cough/cold, stomach upset, boils or infections, please monitor and treat the symptoms as needed. We ask that you advise the school if your child is absent for medical or other reasons, with a phone call to the office at the start of the day or an email to your child's teacher. Thank you to those families who are keeping us informed about their children's health.

A reminder to keep up to date with your immunisations, including those for covid and flu. You can get them at Community Health or the pharmacy.

Thank you to those families who have advised us that they are leaving Kununurra; this is useful for our planning for 2024. If you wish to enrol students for 2024, please be aware that some classes currently have maximum numbers and that your child may have to go on a waiting list.

The AGM for the P & F committee is set down for Monday February 5 at 2:15pm in the School Library. All positions are declared vacant and a new committee is elected.
The AGM for the School Advisory Committee is on Monday February 12 at 4:00pm in the School Library. There are two vacancies for the school committee.

Nomination forms can be emailed to you or collected from the front office.

You might find the following link to the Catholic School Parents WA association a useful resource: https://cspwa.schoolzineplus.com/news?nid=49 . CSPWA is the umbrella organisation for our P&F.

Teachers are presently writing end of year reports for your children, which are due to be distributed at the start of Week 9. Everyone learns at different rates and remember " C is for celebrate ". If your child is at level C then she or he is on track with their learning and progressing well. It is also important to think about the approach that your child is taking to their learning - are they always giving learning their best shot, or do they have a closed mindset of "I can't do this, it is too hard"? Learning new things is tricky and takes lots of energy and concentration. It is uplifting to see that many of our children are inquisitive and keen to learn new skills and build their knowledge. Well done to those students who are taking on this challenge and making progress in their learning. See below for further information about forthcoming reports.

We are still collecting non-perishable goods for our Christmas Hampers for those in need. All donations of non-perishable foods will be greatly appreciated. Thank you to everyone who has already contributed. Our Mini Vinnies team are on track to putting together useful hampers for those families needing a little help. Remember what may seem like a small thing to us - can be a huge help to someone in need.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at the Carols and Awards Night - 5:00pm, Thursday November 30. Don't forget our End of Year Mass and Year 6 Graduation - 8:15am, Tuesday December 5.

Go well this week.

Miss Therese

Principal

Changes to School Reports

Outlined below is some information to assist with better understanding the new grading process for Years 1-6:

Achievement standard

A: Excellent

B: High

C: Satisfactory

D: Limited

E: Very low

Children receive an overall grade (A to E) for their achievement in each learning area. In some learning areas they may also receive a grade for the learning area components assessed.

The achievement standard describes an expected level that the majority of students have achieved by the end of a given year of schooling.

Meeting the achievement standard at a satisfactory level is described by a C grade. This means that any student who demonstrates the understanding and application of the required level of curriculum for any year level will receive a C grade.
If students can demonstrate that they know more and can extend beyond their given year's curriculum content, they will receive a B or A grade. Students will need to demonstrate consistently that they understand and can apply knowledge above their year level to receive B and A grades.

More time will be allocated in 2024 to Parent-Teacher Interviews so that student progress can be discussed in fine detail.

If you have any further questions about these changes to our reporting, please contact the school and ask to speak to Mr Shaun Joseph.

Shaun Joseph and Therese Clancy

Christmas Hampers for Needy Families

We are seeking donations of NON-perishable foods, household items, cleaning products, toiletries, toys, etc for Christmas hampers. These will be distributed to families in need at the end of the term.

A trolley will be left in the reception area for donations.

We appreciate your support.

Sr Julianne

SACRAMENTS and other matters

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

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Visits

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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The Season of Advent

Week 1 - Hope
Week 2 - Peace
Week 3 - Joy
Week 4 - Love

At St Joseph's we started the Advent season early so that we can complete the Advent cycle before school breaks up. We are currently in Week 3 - joy; this candle represent the joy with which we are filled with for the forthcoming arrival of Jesus on Christmas day.

Christmas Masses and Other Important Dates

3rd December - 1st Sunday Advent

10th December - 2nd Sunday Advent

17th December - 3rd Sunday Advent

24th December - 4th Sunday Advent

22nd December - Christmas Mass at Warmun

24th December - Christmas Mass Wyndham

25th December - Christmas Mass Kununurra, 8.30am

26th December - 2nd February - Fr Vinu will be on leave - no Mass

21st January - Communion Service

28th January - Communion Service

4th February - Commisioning Mass for St Joseph's School Staff

~ Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation from 5.00pm for Tuesday - Saturday Masses (5.30pm)

and at 8am for Sunday Mass (8.30am) ~

Strong Kids Say "No" to Energy Drinks

Energy drinks like V, Mother, Red Bull, Prime and Bang are bad for your health and children should not bring them to school.

Telethon Kids Institute researchers found in 2018 that more than half of young people who consumed energy drinks suffered negative health effects.

Of 3,688 high school students who had tried an energy drink, 55.4% reported they had experienced adverse outcomes – some serious enough to require medical assistance:

24.6% had heart palpitations
24.5% had trouble sleeping
24.3% had headaches
24% had upset stomachs

In addition to the caffeine and other stimulants they contain, energy drinks are often full of sugar and salt, both of which are damaging to the health of our children.

Please don't let your child bring energy drinks to school.

Encourage them to drink water -

it's free, it's safe and it keeps them healthy and ready to learn!

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

Moving House?

If you're leaving Kununurra at the end of this year, please let us know. It will help with our classroom planning for 2024.

Olivia and Grace’s

farm fresh free range eggs

~ $8 a carton ~

laying hens (9 months old, lay daily)

~ $20 each ~

Call or text

Mary (Mum) on 0428 524 611

POSITION VACANT

family liaison officer

ABORIGINAL FAMILIES AS FIRST EDUCATORS PROGRAM

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL:

o Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

o Ability to build rapport, confidence and credibility with Aboriginal families and communities.

o Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents, teachers and external agencies on the provision of the AFAFE program.

o Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of the AFAFE program.

o Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of the AFAFE program.

o Able to work as part of a team, or independently and have good time management skills.

o Understanding of the needs of young children and their families.

o Current WA driver’s licence.

o Certificate in Education Support or working towards

o Aboriginality is essential for this position, under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act

Be aware:

o The successful applicant will be required to work towards and obtain Accreditation to Work in Catholic Education (Schools).

o Training in the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) will be provided to the successful applicant.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) National Police Clearance prior to commencing work. 

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Therese Clancy, at:

St Joseph’s School

PO Box 262

Kununurra WA 6743

Applications close 30 ^th November 2023

(St Joseph's School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the close of submissions.)

POSITION VACANT

Canteen Manager

The details

· Hours 30 hours per week (school holidays off).

· Hours of work are 7am – 1pm (weekdays – no weekends, 6 hrs per day).

· On-the-job training and support.

· Managing the day-to-day operations of the site.

· Organising and managing the daily orders, counter service and catering requests.

· Ensure food safety compliance is maintained.

· Knowledge and understanding of special diets and allergies.

Skills preferred

· Previous experience in a school canteen.

· Front-of-house focused.

· Cash handling experience.

· Great communication skills and ability to show initiative.

· Driver’s licence or willing to work towards.

Duties

· Managing the day-to-day operations of the site.

· Organising and managing the daily online pre-orders, counter service and catering requests.

· Ensure food safety compliance is maintained.

Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

The successful applicant will have undertaken Food Safety Supervisor and Food Handling training or be willing to work towards.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) Nationally Coordinated Criminal
History Check prior to commencing work.

As a diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations Australians.

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Therese Clancy, at:

St Joseph’s School

PO Box 262

Kununurra WA 6743

Applications close 30 ^th November 2023

The position may close early should a successful candidate be placed.

Canteen Volunteers

We are looking for parent helpers to assist in the Canteen. Even if you have just an hour to spare, it would be very welcome. Please drop by the office and let us know.

(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.

Containers for Change

Th ank 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

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 4 2023

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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 4, Week 7

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:13:09 GMT

Christmas Concert

Thursday, 30 November

Doors open at 4.50pm for a 5pm start

Kununurra Leisure Centre

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

This week, we have continued to be busy in class working on various units of work.

Thank you to the staff from the WA Police Blue Light Disco team, staff and P&F members for ensuring that the Disco last Thursday was a success. The children certainly enjoyed themselves.

Many thanks to the the Hutchinson family for the donation of a new BBQ to the P&F - your thoughtfulness is appreciated. It will be put to good use!

Thank you to those families who have advised us that they are leaving Kununurra; this is useful for our planning for 2024. If you wish to enrol students for 2024, please be aware that some classes currently have maximum numbers and that your child may have to go on a waiting list.

Teachers are presently writing end of year reports for your children, which are due to be distributed at the start of Week 9. Everyone learns at different rates and remember "C is for celebrate". If your child is at level C then she or he is on track with their learning and progressing well. It is also important to think about the approach that your child is taking to their learning - are they always giving learning their best shot, or do they have a closed mindset of "I can't do this, it is too hard"? Learning new things is tricky and takes lots of energy and concentration. It is uplifting to see that many of our children are inquisitive and keen to learn new skills and build their knowledge. Well done to those students who are taking on this challenge and making progress in their learning.

Remember what may seem like small change to us - can be a huge help to someone in need. Thank you to everyone who helped make Monday's Mini Vinnies coin line fundraiser a great success, $272.00 was raised to support our Christmas Hamper appeal. The children certainly enjoyed the water play afterwards. Thank you to the local Fire Brigade who turned on the fun for us!

We are collecting non-perishable goods for our Christmas Hampers for those in need. All donations of non-perishable foods will be greatly appreciated. The Mini Vinnies team is working hard in this space and are to be congratulated for their efforts!

If your child has a cough/cold, stomach upset, boils or infections, please monitor and treat the symptoms as needed. We ask that you advise the school if your child is absent for medical or other reasons, with a phone call to the office at the start of the day or an email to your child's teacher. Thank you to those families who are keeping us informed about their children's health.

A reminder to keep up to date with your immunisations, including those for covid and flu. You can get them at Community Health or the pharmacy.

Each class is busily preparing for our Carols Night and it is great to see the effort that the children are putting into their item for the evening.

Keep the following dates in mind as the busy season approaches:

Carols and Awards Night - 5:00pm, Thursday November 30.
End of Year Mass and Year 6 Graduation - 8:15am, Tuesday December 5.

The P & F are busy organising the School Disco for tomorrow evening - we look forward to seeing everyone dance up a storm! Thank you to everyone involved behind the scenes to make this event a success for our children.

Go well this week.

Miss Therese

Principal

Christmas Hampers for Needy Families

We are seeking donations of NON-perishable foods, household items, cleaning products, toiletries, toys, etc for Christmas hampers. These will be distributed to families in need at the end of the term.

A trolley will be left in the reception area for donations.

We appreciate your support.

Sr Julianne

Strong Kids Say "No" to Energy Drinks

Energy drinks like V, Mother, Red Bull, Prime and Bang are bad for your health and children should not bring them to school.

Telethon Kids Institute researchers found in 2018 that more than half of young people who consumed energy drinks suffered negative health effects.

Of 3,688 high school students who had tried an energy drink, 55.4% reported they had experienced adverse outcomes – some serious enough to require medical assistance:

24.6% had heart palpitations
24.5% had trouble sleeping
24.3% had headaches
24% had upset stomachs

In addition to the caffeine and other stimulants they contain, energy drinks are often full of sugar and salt, both of which are damaging to the health of our children.

Please don't let your child bring energy drinks to school.

Encourage them to drink water -

it's free, it's safe and it keeps them healthy and ready to learn!

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

Moving House?

If you're leaving Kununurra at the end of this year, please let us know. It will help with our classroom planning for 2024.

Year 5/6 News

Last week the Year 5/6 students visited the Police Station. This was a great opportunity for students to learn more about the justice system and to reinforce topics we have been discussing at school. We saw how the station is set up and where the officers carry out specific tasks. We learned how to contact them in an emergency, ways to protect ourselves and how to avoid dangerous situations. We heard about the duties of a police officer in Kununurra, both when they are on patrol and when they are at the station. After visiting the Police Station, we stopped at the Ice Creamery for a sweet and refreshing treat. It was fantastic to see the Year 5/6 students being so inquisitive and actively participating during the visit.

Miss Silvia

Year 5/6 Teacher

Olivia and Grace’s

farm fresh free range eggs

~ $8 a carton ~

laying hens (9 months old, lay daily)

~ $20 each ~

Call or text

Mary (Mum) on 0428 524 611

Year 1 Maths News

The Year 1 class has been learning about capacity. They used a variety of containers and measuring cups to measure the sand in the sandpit. The students measured the exact capacity using precise cup measurements and decided which container has the greatest and least capacity. They cooperated very well together.

Miss Roberts

Specialist Teacher

P&F School Disco

Thank you to:

The P&F
Sr Julianne
St Joseph's staff
Police Officers from the Blue Light Disco team for your amazing lighting, special effects and awesome DJ-ing!

~ We raised $290 ~

SACRAMENTS and other matters

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

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Visits

Coin Line Monday 20th November

Each year in Term 4 we create a Coin Line to raise money for Mini Vinnies. The money goes towards helping families in need with food, clothing and other essentials throughout the year and particularly at Christmas. As a reward, the children got to have 5 minutes of water play for every metre of coin their class made. This year we raised $272 for our needy families.

Thank you to the Fire Brigade volunteers for bringing their fire truck onto the school oval to provide the water spray for the event.

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

Coin Line fundraising - and the water play reward!

The Season of Advent

Week 1 - Hope
Week 2 - Peace
Week 3 - Joy
Week 4 - Love

At St Joseph's we started the Advent season early so that we can complete the Advent cycle before school breaks up. We are currently in Week 2 - peace; this candle reminds us of the importance of peace as the true saviour of the world is coming.

POSITION VACANT

family liaison officer

ABORIGINAL FAMILIES AS FIRST EDUCATORS PROGRAM

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL:

o Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

o Ability to build rapport, confidence and credibility with Aboriginal families and communities.

o Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents, teachers and external agencies on the provision of the AFAFE program.

o Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of the AFAFE program.

o Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of the AFAFE program.

o Able to work as part of a team, or independently and have good time management skills.

o Understanding of the needs of young children and their families.

o Current WA driver’s licence.

o Certificate in Education Support or working towards

o Aboriginality is essential for this position, under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act

Be aware:

o The successful applicant will be required to work towards and obtain Accreditation to Work in Catholic Education (Schools).

o Training in the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) will be provided to the successful applicant.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) National Police Clearance prior to commencing work. 

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Therese Clancy, at:

St Joseph’s School

PO Box 262

Kununurra WA 6743

Applications close 30 ^th November 2023

(St Joseph's School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the close of submissions.)

POSITION VACANT

Canteen Manager

The details

· Hours 30 hours per week (school holidays off).

· Hours of work are 7am – 1pm (weekdays – no weekends, 6 hrs per day).

· On-the-job training and support.

· Managing the day-to-day operations of the site.

· Organising and managing the daily orders, counter service and catering requests.

· Ensure food safety compliance is maintained.

· Knowledge and understanding of special diets and allergies.

Skills preferred

· Previous experience in a school canteen.

· Front-of-house focused.

· Cash handling experience.

· Great communication skills and ability to show initiative.

· Driver’s licence or willing to work towards.

Duties

· Managing the day-to-day operations of the site.

· Organising and managing the daily online pre-orders, counter service and catering requests.

· Ensure food safety compliance is maintained.

Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

The successful applicant will have undertaken Food Safety Supervisor and Food Handling training or be willing to work towards.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) Nationally Coordinated Criminal
History Check prior to commencing work.

As a diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations Australians.

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Therese Clancy, at:

St Joseph’s School

PO Box 262

Kununurra WA 6743

Applications close 30 ^th November 2023

The position may close early should a successful candidate be placed.

Canteen Volunteers

We are looking for parent helpers to assist in the Canteen. Even if you have just an hour to spare, it would be very welcome. Please drop by the office and let us know.

(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.

Containers for Change

Th ank 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

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 4 2023

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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 4, Week 6

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:14:48 GMT

Was your child born between 1st July 2019 and 30th June 2020?

Please get your Kindergarten enrolments in for Kindy 2024!

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

This week we have been busy in class working on various units of work, completing assessment pieces and enjoying new learning opportunities.

Congratulations to our Year 5/6 children who led the Remembrance Day service last Friday morning; by all accounts, it was respectful and thoughtful - a wonderful way to remember the efforts and sacrifices made during WWI over 100 years ago.

Last week I travelled to Broome for Principal's meetings and we have begun the process of planning for 2024. More information about term dates, etc will be coming over the next few weeks.

Work is also underway to finalise class teachers and assistants for next year and information will be shared with you in due course. There is always a sense of nervousness as we come to the end of the year and begin to turn our thoughts towards the new year - it's good to remember that there will be many new opportunities for all once 2024 gets underway.

Teachers are presently writing end of year reports for your children, which are due to be distributed at the start of Week 9. Everyone learns at different rates and remember "C is for celebrate". If your child is at level C then she or he is on track with their learning and progressing well. It is also important to think about the approach that your child is taking to their learning - are they always giving learning their best shot, or do they have a closed mindset of "I can't do this, it is too hard"? Learning new things is tricky and takes lots of energy and concentration. It is uplifting to see that many of our children are inquisitive and keen to learn new skills and build their knowledge. Well done to those students who are taking on this challenge and making progress in their learning.

We are currently preparing for our next Mini Vinnies fundraiser on Monday - a coin line. Each 1m of coins will earn the class 5 minutes of water play thanks to the Kununurra Fire Brigade. So, please bring in your coins - small denominations will be very helpful. Remember that what may seem like small change to us, can be a huge help to someone in need.

A reminder to keep up to date with your immunisations, including those for covid and flu. You can get them at Community Health or the pharmacy.

We are now more settled in our routines for recess and lunch. There are a variety of seated games available in the Library for those who want to spend their breaks in a cooler space. Please check in with your children to ensure that they have a hat and thank you to everyone who is wearing theirs outdoors.

Thank you for your support in terms of the current restricted operations of our canteen. While this is not ideal, to date we have not received any applications for a Canteen Manager, so the class-based menu and reduced service will continue. An advertisement for a Canteen Manager is attached to this newsletter - if you know someone who might be interested in this position, please encourage them to contact us. We are open to different options, such as job sharing, as a way to keep this service running.

Each class is busily preparing for our Carols Night and it is great to see the effort that the children are putting into their item for the evening.

Keep the following dates in mind as the busy season approaches:

Carols and Awards Night - 5:00pm, Thursday November 30.
End of Year Mass and Year 6 Graduation - 8:15am, Tuesday December 5.

Go well this week.

Miss Therese

Principal

Christmas Hampers for Needy Families

We are seeking donations of NON-perishable foods, household items, cleaning products, toiletries, toys, etc for Christmas hampers. These will be distributed to families in need at the end of the term.

A trolley will be left in the reception area for donations.

We appreciate your support.

Sr Julianne

Strong Kids Say "No" to Energy Drinks

Energy drinks like V, Mother, Red Bull, Prime and Bang are bad for your health and children should not bring them to school.

Telethon Kids Institute researchers found in 2018 that more than half of young people who consumed energy drinks suffered negative health effects.

Of 3,688 high school students who had tried an energy drink, 55.4% reported they had experienced adverse outcomes – some serious enough to require medical assistance:

24.6% had heart palpitations
24.5% had trouble sleeping
24.3% had headaches
24% had upset stomachs

In addition to the caffeine and other stimulants they contain, energy drinks are often full of sugar and salt, both of which are damaging to the health of our children.

Please don't let your child bring energy drinks to school.

Encourage them to drink water -

it's free, it's safe and it keeps them healthy and ready to learn!

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

Moving House?

If you're leaving Kununurra at the end of this year, please let us know. It will help with our classroom planning for 2024.

Kindy News

The Kindy class have been busy exploring minibeasts in may exciting and creative play-based ways and have created a beautiful display for the classroom. The children went on a bug hunt and discovered lots of different minibeasts including ants, spiders, butterflies, and moths in the playground. They tried hard to catch butterflies in nets, but they were too fast!

We used magnifying glasses and bug houses to take a closer look at how God made all the different minibeasts. The children discovered what food different minibeasts eat and where they live, and learned about minibeast lifecycles.

Stepping Stones Pre-Kindy visited us recently and all the children enjoyed a range of indoor and outdoor activities. Everyone had fun playing with new friends.

The Kindy children enjoyed swimming lessons a couple of weeks ago and made a big splash in the pool!

The Juniper residents’ faces lit up when the Kindy students came for a visit. The children sang for the residents and then did some colouring in with them. It was a wonderful experience for everyone!

Miss Deb

Kindy Teacher

Year 5/6 News

It’s hard to believe that the end of year is drawing so near. So far, our Year 5/6 have accomplished much in Term 4. It started with busily practising for the first school assembly item of the term, and what a superb and comical performance that was! I hope you all had a few good laughs. We have also relished the opportunity of testing our skills in swimming lessons, as well as an inter-school indoor soccer match. Well done Year 5/6 on your wonderful sportsmanship and efforts.

Recently, we made some creative vanilla cookies, iced them with bright colours and of course devoured them immediately! At present we are making Christmas cards and special gifts for the Juniper Aged Care residents and practising for the Christmas Carol evening on Thursday, 30th November. Please come along to enjoy the Christmas spirit and to farewell our lovely Year 6 students who will soon embark on a new chapter in their lives!

Mrs Morgan

Year 5/6 Teacher Assistant

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Music News

Students have been learning about instrument families and focussing on orchestral instruments. Recently, they worked in small groups to create some music to tell the story of a butterfly's life cycle. Prior to presenting their piece they watched an orchestra playing Smetana’s ‘The Moldau’, which evokes the flow of a river.

Some great musical pieces created! Students experimented with different instruments as well as a variety of rhythms, tempos, dynamics and pitches to explain parts of the butterfly life cycle. They then compiled their musical creations and acted as an orchestra as they took it in turns to demonstrate their skills.

Miss Roberts

Specialist Teacher

SACRAMENTS and other matters

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

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Visits

Special Dates

Coin Line Monday 20th November

Each year in Term 4 we create a Coin Line to raise money for Mini Vinnies. The money goes towards helping families in need with food, clothing and other essentials throughout the year and particularly at Christmas. As a reward, the children get to have 5 minutes of water play for every metre of coin their class makes!

We are grateful to the Fire Brigade for agreeing yet again to bring their fire truck onto the school oval to provide the water spray for the event. The date will be announced once the availability of the fire brigade volunteers is determined. So start collecting those coins now, do some extra chores for donations, and check down the side of grandma’s sofa for more coins!

Please send your child to school with some clothes they can get wet in!

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

Alls Souls Day artwork...paper flowers inscribed with the names of our loved ones who have passed away.

POSITION VACANT

family liaison officer

ABORIGINAL FAMILIES AS FIRST EDUCATORS PROGRAM

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL:

o Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

o Ability to build rapport, confidence and credibility with Aboriginal families and communities.

o Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents, teachers and external agencies on the provision of the AFAFE program.

o Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of the AFAFE program.

o Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of the AFAFE program.

o Able to work as part of a team, or independently and have good time management skills.

o Understanding of the needs of young children and their families.

o Current WA driver’s licence.

o Certificate in Education Support or working towards

o Aboriginality is essential for this position, under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act

Be aware:

o The successful applicant will be required to work towards and obtain Accreditation to Work in Catholic Education (Schools).

o Training in the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) will be provided to the successful applicant.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) National Police Clearance prior to commencing work. 

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Therese Clancy, at:

St Joseph’s School

PO Box 262

Kununurra WA 6743

Applications close 15 ^th November 2023

(St Joseph's School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the close of submissions.)

POSITION VACANT

Canteen Manager

The details

· Hours 30 hours per week (school holidays off).

· Hours of work are 7am – 1pm (weekdays – no weekends, 6 hrs per day).

· On-the-job training and support.

· Managing the day-to-day operations of the site.

· Organising and managing the daily orders, counter service and catering requests.

· Ensure food safety compliance is maintained.

· Knowledge and understanding of special diets and allergies.

Skills preferred

· Previous experience in a school canteen.

· Front-of-house focused.

· Cash handling experience.

· Great communication skills and ability to show initiative.

· Driver’s licence or willing to work towards.

Duties

· Managing the day-to-day operations of the site.

· Organising and managing the daily online pre-orders, counter service and catering requests.

· Ensure food safety compliance is maintained.

Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

The successful applicant will have undertaken Food Safety Supervisor and Food Handling training or be willing to work towards.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) Nationally Coordinated Criminal
History Check prior to commencing work.

As a diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations Australians.

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Therese Clancy, at:

St Joseph’s School

PO Box 262

Kununurra WA 6743

Applications close 30 ^th October 2023

The position may close early should a successful candidate be placed.

Canteen Volunteers

We are looking for parent helpers to assist in the Canteen. Even if you have just an hour to spare, it would be very welcome. Please drop by the office and let us know.

(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.

Containers for Change

Th ank 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

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 4 2023

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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 4, Week 5

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:31:10 GMT

Was your child born between 1st July 2019 and 30th June 2020?

Please get your Kindergarten enrolments in for Kindy 2024!

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

Now that our swimming lessons have finished, we have been more focussed on classroom based learning this week. Special thanks to Sr Julianne, Mr Jamie and Ms Roberts for making the swimming program such a success for the children.

This week we have hosted visitors from Catholic Education WA from both Perth and Broome offices including Dr Glennda Scully (Director, Finance, Infrastructure and Digital Technology) , Mr Victor de Vicente Ferrente (Team Leader - Planning and Capital Development Team) and Mr Tonti-Filippini (Regional Officer Broome). It always a good thing to host senior leaders and for them to get to know us a little better both in terms of meeting our people and understanding some more about the work done in our community. I look forward to being able to share more with you in the coming weeks around the outcomes of these visits.

I am currently in Broome attending a Principal's meeting and Shaun Joseph is standing in for me for the remainder of the week.

If your child has a cough/cold, stomach upset, boils or infections, please monitor and treat the symptoms as needed. There has also been a number of cases of head lice in the past week, so keep an eye on your child's hair. We ask that you advise the school if your child is absent for medical or other reasons, with a phone call to the office at the start of the day or an email to your child's teacher. Thank you to those families who are keeping us informed about their children's health.

A reminder to keep up to date with your immunisations, including those for covid and flu. You can get them at Community Health or the pharmacy.

The weather is challenging at present, but normal for this time of the year. As such we have closed the oval for the remainder of the term and opened the Library as an alternative cool space during recess and lunch times. Books and games are available in the Library. We have continued working with the children to ensure that everyone knows they have choices about where they can play, to ensure that they don't lose their cool over minor issues.

We have continued reminding students to wear a hat during recess and lunch breaks and in sport lessons - being sun smart protects us all. Please check in with your children to ensure that they have a hat at school. Thank you to everyone who is wearing their hat.

Some children have yet to adjust to the change in the weather and are needing to rest or sleep in the lead up to lunch time. I encourage you to monitor your children for the tiredness that comes with hot weather and busy days and ensure that they are getting plenty of sleep at night.

Thank you to those families who are preparing for 2024 by completing enrolment processes - this is very helpful as we plan for next year.

Keep the following dates in mind as the busy season approaches:

Carols and Awards Night - 5:00pm, Thursday November 30.
End of Year Mass and Year 6 Graduation - 8:15am, Tuesday December 5.

Go well this week

Miss Therese

Principal

Christmas Hampers for Needy Families

We are seeking donations of NON-perishable foods, household items, cleaning products, toiletries, toys, etc for Christmas hampers. These will be distributed to families in need at the end of the term.

A trolley will be left in the reception area for donations.

We appreciate your support.

Sr Julianne

Strong Kids Say "No" to Energy Drinks

Energy drinks like V, Mother, Red Bull, Prime and Bang are bad for your health and children should not bring them to school.

Telethon Kids Institute researchers found in 2018 that more than half of young people who consumed energy drinks suffered negative health effects.

Of 3,688 high school students who had tried an energy drink, 55.4% reported they had experienced adverse outcomes – some serious enough to require medical assistance:

24.6% had heart palpitations
24.5% had trouble sleeping
24.3% had headaches
24% had upset stomachs

In addition to the caffeine and other stimulants they contain, energy drinks are often full of sugar and salt, both of which are damaging to the health of our children.

Please don't let your child bring energy drinks to school.

Encourage them to drink water -

it's free, it's safe and it keeps them healthy and ready to learn!

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

Moving House?

If you're leaving Kununurra at the end of this year, please let us know. It will help with our classroom planning for 2024.

Year 5/6 News

Their smiles tell the story!

Well done to these fabulous students who proudly represented St Joseph’s School at the Kununurra Garnduwa Soccer Carnival on Tuesday, 7 ^th November. They displayed sportsmanship and lived up to our school values on the day. The Year 5/6 students played cohesively as a team, encouraged each other to be their best and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We had a fantastic day out with other schools from around the Kimberley. I'm very proud of your efforts and achievements on the day!

Miss Silvia

Year 5/6 Teacher

Week 4 Assembly. Merit award winners (above) and the Year 4 performance (below).

Fun at the pool with Miss Roberts during swimming lessons in Week 4

SACRAMENTS and other matters

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

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Visits

Special Dates

10 November - Remembrance Day . We will include a service as part of our morning Assembly. (Remembrance Day this year is on Saturday, 11th November.)

Coin Line

Each year in Term 4 we create a Coin Line to raise money for Mini Vinnies. The money goes towards helping families in need with food, clothing and other essentials throughout the year and particularly at Christmas. As a reward, the children get to have 5 minutes of water play for every metre of coin their class makes!

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

Our Kindy class visited Juniper last week

POSITION VACANT

family liaison officer

ABORIGINAL FAMILIES AS FIRST EDUCATORS PROGRAM

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL:

o Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

o Ability to build rapport, confidence and credibility with Aboriginal families and communities.

o Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents, teachers and external agencies on the provision of the AFAFE program.

o Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of the AFAFE program.

o Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of the AFAFE program.

o Able to work as part of a team, or independently and have good time management skills.

o Understanding of the needs of young children and their families.

o Current WA driver’s licence.

o Certificate in Education Support or working towards

o Aboriginality is essential for this position, under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act

Be aware:

o The successful applicant will be required to work towards and obtain Accreditation to Work in Catholic Education (Schools).

o Training in the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) will be provided to the successful applicant.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) National Police Clearance prior to commencing work. 

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Therese Clancy, at:

St Joseph’s School

PO Box 262

Kununurra WA 6743

Applications close 15 ^th November 2023

(St Joseph's School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the close of submissions.)

POSITION VACANT

Canteen Manager

The details

· Hours 30 hours per week (school holidays off).

· Hours of work are 7am – 1pm (weekdays – no weekends, 6 hrs per day).

· On-the-job training and support.

· Managing the day-to-day operations of the site.

· Organising and managing the daily orders, counter service and catering requests.

· Ensure food safety compliance is maintained.

· Knowledge and understanding of special diets and allergies.

Skills preferred

· Previous experience in a school canteen.

· Front-of-house focused.

· Cash handling experience.

· Great communication skills and ability to show initiative.

· Driver’s licence or willing to work towards.

Duties

· Managing the day-to-day operations of the site.

· Organising and managing the daily online pre-orders, counter service and catering requests.

· Ensure food safety compliance is maintained.

Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

The successful applicant will have undertaken Food Safety Supervisor and Food Handling training or be willing to work towards.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) Nationally Coordinated Criminal
History Check prior to commencing work.

As a diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations Australians.

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Therese Clancy, at:

St Joseph’s School

PO Box 262

Kununurra WA 6743

Applications close 30 ^th October 2023

The position may close early should a successful candidate be placed.

Canteen Volunteers

We are looking for parent helpers to assist in the Canteen. Even if you have just an hour to spare, it would be very welcome. Please drop by the office and let us know.

(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.

Containers for Change

Th ank 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

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 4 2023

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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 4, Week 4

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 06:15:47 GMT

Was your child born between 1st July 2019 and 30th June 2020?

Please get your Kindergarten enrolments in for Kindy 2024!

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

Today we remember All Saints Day, in which we pause to remember those who have played a guiding role for all in the Church, such as St Mary Mackillop (our only Australian saint). Mary founded the Sisters of St Joseph, whose focus is being of service to others. Thank you to Fr Vinu for celebrating All Saints Day Mass with us at school.

Tomorrow is All Souls Day; this day is set aside to remember family members who have passed away. The children will be working on an Art activity for display.

Our swimming program is well under way and students are enjoying this opportunity to improve their water awareness and swimming skills. Thank you to all staff - it is an additional undertaking that requires changes to rosters and routines.

Thank you to those families who are preparing for 2024 by completing enrolment processes - this is very helpful as we plan for next year.

Keep the following dates in mind as the busy season approaches:

Carols and Awards Night - 5:00pm, Thursday November 30.
End of Year Mass and Year 6 Graduation - 8:15am, Tuesday December 5.

Go well this week

Miss Therese

Principal

Christmas Hampers for Needy Families

We are seeking donations of NON-perishable foods, household items, cleaning products, toiletries, toys, etc for Christmas hampers. These will be distributed to families in need at the end of the term.

A trolley will be left in the reception area for donations.

We appreciate your support.

Sr Julianne

Strong Kids Say "No" to Energy Drinks

Energy drinks like V, Mother, Red Bull, Prime and Bang are bad for your health and children should not bring them to school.

Telethon Kids Institute researchers found in 2018 that more than half of young people who consumed energy drinks suffered negative health effects.

Of 3,688 high school students who had tried an energy drink, 55.4% reported they had experienced adverse outcomes – some serious enough to require medical assistance:

24.6% had heart palpitations
24.5% had trouble sleeping
24.3% had headaches
24% had upset stomachs

In addition to the caffeine they contain, energy drinks are often full of sugar and salt, both of which are damaging to the health of our children.

Please don't let your child bring energy drinks to school.

Encourage them to drink water -

it's free, it's safe and it keeps them healthy and ready to learn!

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

Moving House?

If you're leaving Kununurra at the end of this year, please let us know. It will help with our classroom planning for 2024.

AFAFE News

We have had a great start to the term with the lively and stimulating new program run fortnightly by the Kununurra Community Library, 'Giggle and Grow'.

Miriwoong Language Nest brought us a new engaging story about the journey of a 'dabaroong' (pelican) this term. Alta 1 bring their youth and playfulness to the group on Wednesdays and the 'Children Are Learning' team from Waringarri continue to support our families with their programs.

This week's swimming lessons with Mr Jamie and Sr Julianne are providing enormous fun and learning. We are impressed by the enthusiasm shown by both Mums and bubs. We will have our shared Friday playgroup with Stepping Stones at the pool and they are planning to cook up a storm to finish our week of swimming. Yum.

We also celebrate one of our Mum's achievements; Chelsea got her driver's licence last week through the Wunan Driver Training Program. As a busy Mum of three beautiful children and another little one on the way, this is an exciting time for their family.

We look forward to the rest of the term leading up to Christmas and acknowledge we are privileged to be a part of such a special community of families, sharing their experiences and learning journeys.

Leigh, Veronique and Emma

Ngoolgab-gerring Playgroup AFAFE

Play to Learn

SACRAMENTS and other matters

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

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Visits

Special Dates

1 November - All Saints Day. It is a time where the Church honours those named Saints who are united with God in heaven. We particularly remember our special friends Mary MacKillop and St Joseph. Fr Vinu will celebrate Mass for us in the Library at 8.15am. All welcome.

Please note, that some classes will not attend due to our swimming lessons schedule. These children will have a prayer service with their class to recognise the feast.

2 November - All Souls Day . We recognise our relatives and friends who have died. The children will have a special prayer with their class and make flower decorations on this day, to plant in the Mary MacKillop Garden.

10 November - Remembrance Day . We will include a service as part of our morning Assembly. (Remembrance Day this year is on Saturday, 11th November.)

Coin Line

Each year in Term 4 we create a Coin Line to raise money for Mini Vinnies. The money goes towards helping families in need with food, clothing and other essentials throughout the year and particularly at Christmas. As a reward, the children get to have 5 minutes of water play for every metre of coin their class makes!

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

POSITION VACANT

family liaison officer

ABORIGINAL FAMILIES AS FIRST EDUCATORS PROGRAM

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL:

o Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

o Ability to build rapport, confidence and credibility with Aboriginal families and communities.

o Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents, teachers and external agencies on the provision of the AFAFE program.

o Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of the AFAFE program.

o Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of the AFAFE program.

o Able to work as part of a team, or independently and have good time management skills.

o Understanding of the needs of young children and their families.

o Current WA driver’s licence.

o Certificate in Education Support or working towards

o Aboriginality is essential for this position, under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act

Be aware:

o The successful applicant will be required to work towards and obtain Accreditation to Work in Catholic Education (Schools).

o Training in the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) will be provided to the successful applicant.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) National Police Clearance prior to commencing work. 

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Therese Clancy, at:

St Joseph’s School

PO Box 262

Kununurra WA 6743

Applications close 15 ^th November 2023

(St Joseph's School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the close of submissions.)

POSITION VACANT

Canteen Manager

The details

· Hours 30 hours per week (school holidays off).

· Hours of work are 7am – 1pm (weekdays – no weekends, 6 hrs per day).

· On-the-job training and support.

· Managing the day-to-day operations of the site.

· Organising and managing the daily orders, counter service and catering requests.

· Ensure food safety compliance is maintained.

· Knowledge and understanding of special diets and allergies.

Skills preferred

· Previous experience in a school canteen.

· Front-of-house focused.

· Cash handling experience.

· Great communication skills and ability to show initiative.

· Driver’s licence or willing to work towards.

Duties

· Managing the day-to-day operations of the site.

· Organising and managing the daily online pre-orders, counter service and catering requests.

· Ensure food safety compliance is maintained.

Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

The successful applicant will have undertaken Food Safety Supervisor and Food Handling training or be willing to work towards.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) Nationally Coordinated Criminal
History Check prior to commencing work.

As a diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations Australians.

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Therese Clancy, at:

St Joseph’s School

PO Box 262

Kununurra WA 6743

Applications close 30 ^th October 2023

The position may close early should a successful candidate be placed.

Canteen Volunteers

We are looking for parent helpers to assist in the Canteen. Even if you have just an hour to spare, it would be very welcome. Please drop by the office and let us know.

(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.

Containers for Change

Th ank 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

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 4 2023

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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 4, Week 3

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:18:53 GMT

Was your child born between 1st July 2019 and 30th June 2020?

Please get your Kindergarten enrolments in for Kindy 2024!

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

Our term is progressing well, with all classes now settled into their routines.

In recent days, we have hosted:

Sophie Keefe from the CEWA Broome Regional Office. Sophie is the Digital Learning Officer and she worked with classes in the digital learning space - it is terrific to see the children using different forms of technology for learning.
Margaret McMahon from the CEWA Broome Regional Office. Margaret is our Literacy Officer. She spent time in the classrooms with both staff and students and also worked with staff as part of our professional learning and reflection for this term.

Swimming lessons start on Monday and will be a welcome adjustment to the usual routine. Please remember to send swimming gear every day next week.

The weather is challenging at present, but normal for this time of the year. As such we have closed the oval and opened the Library as an alternative cool space during recess and lunch times.

We have continued reminding the children to wear a hat during recess and lunch breaks and in sport lessons - as we all know, being sun smart protects us all. Please check in with your children to ensure that they have a hat at school. Thank you to everyone who is wearing their hat.

Unfortunately, some children are using the heat as an excuse for poor sportsmanship (rough play/bad language) during games. We have been working with the children to ensure they know about alternative, cooler play spaces to ensure that they don't lose their cool over minor things.

There are still a few bugs around. If your child has a cough/cold, stomach upset, boils or infections, please monitor and treat the symptoms as needed. We ask that you advise the school if your child is absent for medical or other reasons, with a phone call to the office at the start of the day or an email to your child's teacher. Thank you to those families who are keeping us informed about their children's health.

Thank you to everyone for the adjustments you have made due to the Canteen. The canteen supports everyone and we have all been affected by the reduced services. An advertisement for a Canteen Manager is attached to this newsletter - if you know someone who might be interested in this position, please encourage them to contact us. People may want to look at different options such as job sharing as a way to keep this service running.

A new shade sail has been installed in the Kindy/Pre-Primary playground and everyone is enjoying having some additional shaded space to play in.

Thank you to those who have been in to update contact details, this is greatly appreciated. If your phone number has changed or you have moved house or you have a new email address, please let us know.

A calendar showing activities for this term is attached to this newsletter. Please add these to your personal calendar so that you can join us for various celebrations.

We are already preparing for our end of year events and it is hoped that you will be able to join us:

Carols and Awards Night - 5:00pm, Thursday November 30.
End of Year Mass and Year 6 Graduation - 8:15am, Tuesday December 5.

We are looking forward to another terrific week of learning.

Go well this week

Miss Therese

Principal

Christmas Hampers for Needy Families

We are seeking donations of NON-perishable foods, household items, cleaning products, toiletries, toys, etc for Christmas hampers. These will be distributed to families in need at the end of the term.

A trolley will be left in the reception area for donations.

We appreciate your support.

Sr Julianne

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

Moving House?

If you're leaving Kununurra at the end of this year, please let us know. It will help with our classroom planning for 2024.

Music News

Students have created their own food rhythms and clapped these rhythms before then playing them using percussion. At the end of the lesson they worked with a partner to play “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” on the glockenspiel. By the end of the song they had made some notable improvements!

Miss Marion Roberts

S pecialist Teacher

Science News

In Science, Pre-Primary students learnt about day and night using a globe to mimic the Earth’s rotation while one person acted as the sun. They also located different continents and countries and discussed where some of the students and staff in the class came from.

Miss Marion Roberts

Specialist Teacher

SACRAMENTS and other matters

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

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Visits

Special Dates

Please note, that some classes will not attend due to our swimming lessons schedule. These children will have a prayer service with their class to recognise the feast.

10 November - Remembrance Day . We will include a service as part of our morning Assembly. (Remembrance Day this year is on Saturday, 11th November.)

Coin Line

Each year in Term 4 we create a Coin Line to raise money for Mini Vinnies. The money goes towards helping families in need with food, clothing and other essentials throughout the year and particularly at Christmas. As a reward, the children get to have 5 minutes of water play for every metre of coin their class makes!

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

POSITION VACANT

family liaison officer

ABORIGINAL FAMILIES AS FIRST EDUCATORS PROGRAM

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL:

o Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

o Ability to build rapport, confidence and credibility with Aboriginal families and communities.

o Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents, teachers and external agencies on the provision of the AFAFE program.

o Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of the AFAFE program.

o Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of the AFAFE program.

o Able to work as part of a team, or independently and have good time management skills.

o Understanding of the needs of young children and their families.

o Current WA driver’s licence.

o Certificate in Education Support or working towards

o Aboriginality is essential for this position, under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act

Be aware:

o The successful applicant will be required to work towards and obtain Accreditation to Work in Catholic Education (Schools).

o Training in the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) will be provided to the successful applicant.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) National Police Clearance prior to commencing work. 

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Therese Clancy, at:

St Joseph’s School

PO Box 262

Kununurra WA 6743

Applications close 15 ^th November 2023

(St Joseph's School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the close of submissions.)

POSITION VACANT

Canteen Manager

The details

· Hours 30 hours per week (school holidays off).

· Hours of work are 7am – 1pm (weekdays – no weekends, 6 hrs per day).

· On-the-job training and support.

· Managing the day-to-day operations of the site.

· Organising and managing the daily orders, counter service and catering requests.

· Ensure food safety compliance is maintained.

· Knowledge and understanding of special diets and allergies.

Skills preferred

· Previous experience in a school canteen.

· Front-of-house focused.

· Cash handling experience.

· Great communication skills and ability to show initiative.

· Driver’s licence or willing to work towards.

Duties

· Managing the day-to-day operations of the site.

· Organising and managing the daily online pre-orders, counter service and catering requests.

· Ensure food safety compliance is maintained.

Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

The successful applicant will have undertaken Food Safety Supervisor and Food Handling training or be willing to work towards.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) Nationally Coordinated Criminal
History Check prior to commencing work.

As a diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations Australians.

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Therese Clancy, at:

St Joseph’s School

PO Box 262

Kununurra WA 6743

Applications close 30 ^th October 2023

The position may close early should a successful candidate be placed.

Canteen Volunteers

We are looking for parent helpers to assist in the Canteen. Even if you have just an hour to spare, it would be very welcome. Please drop by the office and let us know.

(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.

Containers for Change

Th ank 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

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 4 2023

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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 4, Week 2

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 06:16:04 GMT

Was your child born between 1st July 2019 and 30th June 2020?

Please get your Kindergarten enrolments in for Kindy 2024!

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

We have had a smooth start to the term and the children are now well into their new units of study.

We have been reminding students to wear a hat during recess and lunch breaks and sport; as we all know the weather has warmed up very quickly and being sun smart protects us all. Thank you to everyone who has found their school hat and is wearing it. We have also been encouraging the children to drink plenty of water during the day, so as to keep well hydrated.

Some children have yet to adjust to the rapid change in the weather and are needing to rest or sleep in the lead up to lunch time. I encourage you to monitor your children for the tiredness that comes with hot weather and busy days and ensure that they are getting plenty of sleep at night.

There appears to be a few bugs around, perhaps lingering from last term. If your child has a cough/cold or a stomach bug or infections, please monitor and treat the symptoms as needed. We ask that you advise the school if your child is absent for medical or other reasons, with a phone call to the office at the start of the day or an email to your child's teacher.

This week our Aboriginal Teacher Assistants attended a cross sectorial education conference in Kununurra. Aboriginal staff from Catholic Education, Department of Education and independent schools in the East Kimberley participated. Four of our Year 6 students participated in a Q and A session where the focus of the conversation was around three questions:

Is school important?
What's the deadliest thing about school?
If you could change one thing, what would it be?

It was excellent to see Charmaine, Shanti, Mounira and Adrianah present their ideas to a group of 85 adults and to respond to questions from the floor with such confidence. Fantastic work girls, well done!

Congratulations goes to the Mini Vinnies team members who helped out with the Neighbourhood House Telethon appeal yesterday. Victor, Nicole, Malina, Mounira, Charmaine and Shanti - you did an excellent job. Thank you to Sr Julianne for coordinating this activity.

This week we have continued to host the Youth With a Mission team, here in Australia from all four corners of the globe! Everyone has enjoyed the opportunity to meet new people and learn a little about their home countries. Some of us found it a bit difficult to comprehend what it might be like to experience snow for much of the year!

Sadly our Canteen Manager Miss Hellen is retiring. I would like to thank Hellen for all her work; your efforts have made our recess and lunch breaks delicious. An advertisement for her position can be found in this newsletter - if you know someone who might be interested, please encourage them to contact us.

Further works are scheduled for the Kindy/Pre-Primary playground with the new shade sail set to be installed later this week - everyone is looking forward to having additional shade to play in.

Thank you to those who have updated their contact details, this is greatly appreciated. If your phone number has changed or you have moved house or you have a new email address, please let us know so that we can update your details.

Thank you to those who have returned swimming permission notes. This helps us with planning for the swimming program.

An updated calendar is attached to this newsletter with various activities for this term. Please add these to your personal calendar so that you can join us for various celebrations.

Go well this week

Miss Therese

Principal

Pre-Primary News

Last week we were visited by Jasper the Therapy Dog and his handler Mark. Evidence shows that just being near a dog when stressed can reduce anxiety. In a survey conducted by Dogs Connect, 92% of students said they felt more relaxed during teaching and learning time when there was a dog in the classroom. We all know that when children are more relaxed and less stressed, they’re going to learn more.

Having a school dog can also help with:

School attendance

Students experience a greater willingness to be active in the school environment when there is a school dog. Schools who have used therapy dogs said their attendance rates improved, as children looked forward to seeing the dog and interacting with them.

Communication

A dog in school gives students a shared interest with other members of the school community. This helps them interact and build connections that they may have struggled to do otherwise. Wellbeing dogs can even be used with literacy programs as children may be less self-conscious reading to dogs than teachers or their peers.

Leadership

A school dog can give students a sense of responsibility. They learn how to take care of the dog and how to delegate care which can help develop their leadership skills.

Behaviour

Students can see the impact of their actions on their wellbeing dog. This helps them understand how their behaviour impacts people around them. As a result, children learn to be more empathetic and understanding.

Students dealing with trauma

Therapy dog programs can be designed for schools in areas where natural disasters such as fire have brought devastation to the community. They can bring connectedness and offer ways to manage trauma and anxiety in conjunction with existing strategies and community links.

Also last week we did some healthy cooking. We made mince and spaghetti with vegetables, which the covers the curriculum strand Contributing to Healthy and Active Communties . This unit includes teaching about actions that promote health, safety and wellbeing, such as eating healthy food, practising appropriate personal hygiene routines, identifying household substances that can be dangerous, and following safety symbols and procedures.

We made sure to wash our hands following the hand washing procedure, we were careful to prepare our healthy vegetables and carefully mixed the mince. We are wonderful cooks!

Miss Sarah

Pre-Primary Teacher

Christmas Hampers for Needy Families

We are seeking donations of NON-perishable foods, household items, cleaning products, toiletries, toys, etc for Christmas hampers. These will be distributed to families in need at the end of the term.

A trolley will be left in the reception area for donations.

We appreciate your support.

Sr Julianne

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

Moving House?

If you're leaving Kununurra at the end of this year, please let us know. It will help with our classroom planning for 2024.

Sport News

Our cricket skills continue to improve as we begin to focus on bowling and batting whilst also working on our throwing, running and catching to help us field.

Miss Marion Roberts

S pecialist Teacher

Science News

This week's Year 2 Science lesson focussed on investigating what happens when we combine natural ingredients. In this case, we mixed together water, cream salt, sugar and cocoa and made a kind of ice cream! We had to do lots of shaking after predicting what would happen.

We also continue to learn about Earth's resources and how we can use them wisely.

Miss Marion Roberts

Specialist Teacher

Year 5/6 News

On Tuesday morning the Year 6 students visited Neighbourhood House to support the Annual WA Telethon charity appeal for the Perth Children's Hospital. They assisted with setting up, engaging children, selling items and serving cakes - always with a smile on their face. They represented the school beautifully. Brilliant job Year 6 students!

Miss Silvia

Year 5/6 teacher

SACRAMENTS and other matters

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

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Visits

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

POSITION VACANT

Canteen Manager

The details

· Hours 30 hours per week (school holidays off).

· Hours of work are 7am – 1pm (weekdays – no weekends, 6 hrs per day).

· On-the-job training and support.

· Managing the day-to-day operations of the site.

· Organising and managing the daily orders, counter service and catering requests.

· Ensure food safety compliance is maintained.

· Knowledge and understanding of special diets and allergies.

Skills preferred

· Previous experience in a school canteen.

· Front-of-house focused.

· Cash handling experience.

· Great communication skills and ability to show initiative.

· Driver’s licence or willing to work towards.

Duties

· Managing the day-to-day operations of the site.

· Organising and managing the daily online pre-orders, counter service and catering requests.

· Ensure food safety compliance is maintained.

Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

The successful applicant will have undertaken Food Safety Supervisor and Food Handling training or be willing to work towards.

Applicants must submit a CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, one of whom must be a current or recent employer.

On appointment successful applicants will require a WWC Check and current Department of Education (WA) Nationally Coordinated Criminal
History Check prior to commencing work.

As a diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations Australians.

All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Therese Clancy, at:

St Joseph’s School

PO Box 262

Kununurra WA 6743

Applications close 30 ^th October 2023

The position may close early should a successful candidate be placed.

Canteen Volunteers

We are looking for parent helpers to assist in the Canteen. Even if you have just an hour to spare, it would be very welcome. Please drop by the office and let us know.

(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.

Containers for Change

Th ank 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 4

School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 4 2023

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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 4, Week 1

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:51:52 GMT

Was your child born between 1st July 2019 and 30th June 2020?

Please get your Kindergarten enrolments in for Kindy 2024!

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

Welcome to our final term of learning for 2023. I hope that you enjoyed the break away from the routine of school and were able to spend time with your family and friends. The children have been sharing quite a few stories about their holiday adventures and it sounds like there was plenty of fun things happening during the break.

It is fantastic to see so many children attending school - as we all know, missing just one day per week leads to big gaps in a child's education and soon it is difficult to catch up on the learning missed.

Now is the time to update your contact details. If your phone number has changed or you have moved house or you have a new email address, please let us know.

Already we are settled into a routine and our classrooms are busy places with the children and their teachers getting into their new units of learning.

Our Year 5/6 students have been sharing stories about their favourite spaces, be they a fishing spot on the river, a particular beach or a special tree to climb. Others have been talking about how they could catch the tooth fairy using motion sensor videos or by staying awake all night to keep a look out for them!

This week we've welcomed three new staff. Ms Joanne Modderkolk will teach Year 3 while Miss Elle is on leave this term. Mrs Yasmin Lewis will also work in Year 3 in place of Miss Marcia. Mrs Deb Black will be working with us for a block of time this term, while Miss Tanya is on leave.

We have also welcomed the Youth With a Mission team from Broome, who will be with us during weeks one and two. It is great to work with them and to provide them with an opportunity to learn about our school and town communities.

Planning is well underway for the various activities happening this term with swimming being planned for Week 4. Please fill in the note that was sent home and return it to school as soon as possible. This will help us with planning for the swimming program.

You'll find an updated calendar below showing the events for this term. Please add these to your personal calendar so that you can join us for various celebrations.

Over the holidays, further work has been completed in the school grounds and the garden beds along the verandahs are looking much improved.

We are looking forward to another terrific term of learning.

Go well this week,

Miss Therese

Principal

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

Sport News

In Sport the students are learning to play cricket. We are practising important movement skills such as bending our knees, throwing and catching. Belowis a photo of a game called Bowls and Volcanoes which the children enjoyed a lot while practising teamwork and coordination, among other skills.

Miss Marion Roberts

S pecialist Teacher

Art News

This term in Art we are studying music. Students have already used some percussion instruments for playing different rhythms and tempos whilst participating in Musical Statues. We also learned about timbre.

Miss Marion Roberts

Specialist Teacher

SACRAMENTS and other matters

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

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Visits

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

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.

Containers for Change

Th ank 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

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

St Joseph's School Calendar Term 4 2023

School Bus Contact Details

The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.

Chelsea: 0450 250 691

Dylon: 0415 945 330

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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 3, Week 10

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:04:55 GMT

Was your child born between 1st July 2019 and 30th June 2020?

Please get your Kindergarten enrolments in for Kindy 2024!

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

Our final week of term has seen us finishing units of work, celebrating achievers with Reward activities and enjoying time together.

Congratulations to our students for pulling off a fantastic dance concert last Thursday evening - it was easy to see the children enjoyed performing for you and there was a fabulous buzz around the event. Thank you for coming out to support us.

As we move to the end of term, I would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to all who have lent us their support over the past ten weeks. We've worked hard learning new skills and enjoyed a number of events as a school community. Many things happen in the background to ensure the success of these activities, so thank you!

Now is the time to start planning for 2024. If you have a young one at home who is ready to start Kindy or Pre-Primary next year, please collect, complete and return enrolment forms to school as soon as possible. They are available from our office or you can find them on our website. This will help us to plan class groups and budgets.

We ask that you continue to monitor your children for illness. There is still a number of bugs around and we encourage you to take the right steps to limit their spread to reduce their impact on other families in our community.

The CEWA Quality Catholic Education Awards program is presently underway. Our Aboriginal Families as First Educators (AFaFE) program, the Ngoolgab-gerring Playgroup , has been nominated for an award in the Community Education section. There is an opportunity for us to vote in the People's Choice section of the Awards - I encourage everyone to vote for our Playgroup by going to the following link and selecting Ngoolgab-gerring Playgroup: https://awards.cewa.edu.au/vote/#community-link

It is noticeable that the weather has begun to shift towards the build up - everyone is looking a little tired! Take the time during our holiday break to recharge your batteries for Term 4. I trust that will be an opportunity to rest and reconnect with family and friends. To those who are travelling during the break, safe travels. To those having a staycation - enjoy the chance to be at home.

Our new term begins on Monday October 9.

Enjoy the break with your families.

Miss Therese

Principal

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

Pre-Primary News

Allowing kids in the kitchen can be good for them in a number of ways. Cooking can help:

Build basic skills. Help build basic math skills by doing something as simple as counting eggs or pouring water into a measuring cup. You can ask what comes first, second and third or count together as you spoon dough onto a cookie sheet. When you read a recipe together, you introduce new words to your child's vocabulary and promote literacy. Following steps in the recipe can work on listening skills.

Encourage an adventurous palate. Children are picky eaters and introducing them to cooking can open them up to new tastes. Your young chef might sample dishes they wouldn't try if you just served them up at the table. So encourage kids to taste new ingredients while you're cooking and talk about what they like and how healthy foods make a body grow.

Help young kids explore with their senses. Kids learn by exploring with their senses and the kitchen is an ideal place to do that. Invite them to listen to the whir of the mixer, pound dough and watch it rise, smell it baking in the oven and finally taste the warm bread fresh from the oven. If it smells good, looks appealing and is easy to eat they may just be willing to try it!

Boost confidence. Y oung children love to show what they can do and working in the kitchen provides opportunities to gain a sense of accomplishment. If they helped assemble the pizza, let them know that their help was important. You could name the pizza or another dish after your child. Serve "Jarrah's Pizza" or "Eddie's Salad" for dinner tonight. Even if the results are not exactly what you expected, praise their efforts.

Miss Sarah

Pre-Primary Teacher

Science News

In Science, the Year 4 students tested which ball had the greatest elasticity. They first proposed a hypothesis and then worked in groups to test the chosen balls. Students learnt the importance of making an investigation fair and accurate by recording the testing using slow motion video to check results!

Miss Marion Roberts

Specialist Teacher

SACRAMENTS and other matters

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

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Visits

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

Year 5/6 News

Congratulations to the Joey’s team who took part in Have Sum Fun Live , an exciting mathematics initiative for remote and regional schools. These fabulous students raced against the clock to solve four intense rounds of eight challenging math problems, competing against 12 other schools from Western Australia. Great participation and teamwork were shown!

Miss Silvia

Year 5/6 Teacher

Thank you, Kununurra, for the generosity and support you show towards

St Joseph's School.

Special thanks this week go to:

Neighbourhood House for donating costumes for our Dance Concert
AND

Kununurra Soccer Club for lending

us their soccer balls

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.

Containers for Change

Th ank 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

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

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

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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 3, Week 9

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 06:17:57 GMT

Was your child born between 1st July 2019 and 30th June 2020?

Please get your Kindergarten enrolments in for Kindy 2024!

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

This week we have welcomed visitors from CEWA, St Norbert College and Youth With a Mission. It has been a terrific opportunity to showcase our students and staff and the work that they do each day. Thank you to our visitors who have brought energy and enthusiasm to all activities that they have been involved in; our students and staff appreciate your efforts. Excitement is building as we prepare for our dance concert tomorrow evening - we are looking forward to seeing everyone at this event. We will have a free sausage sizzle from 5:00pm with our performance beginning at 5:30pm. This is a new event for St Joseph's and we hope that you enjoy the opportunity to come along to see some of the work that the children have been doing in the Creative Arts space this term. Thank you to Neighbourhood House for donating costumes.

It is fair to say that almost everyone across the country was enthralled watching the Matildas' stunning performance during the Women's World Cup. Hence soccer, or should I say football is a sport of definite interest for all. During Term 3, the children have participated in soccer/football sessions during PE and were, I'm sure, much inspired by the Matildas. We would like to extend our thanks to the Kununurra Soccer Club for allowing us to use their equipment during these lessons - your support is appreciated.

We look forward to the final week of this term and trust that the children continue to enjoy their learning opportunities.

Go well this week.

Miss Therese

Principal

Get Vaccinated!

Community Health offers free vaccines for:

COVID-19 Boosters
Japanese Encephalitis - Residents of Kununurra & Wyndham only
Influenza - all children 6 months - 12 years; all Aboriginal people 6 months or older; all people with a chronic disease; all people 65 years and older.

Call Kununurra Community Health on 9166 4321

Year 5/6 News

Last week the Year 5/6 students visited the Manbijim Cotton Farm. It was a fantastic excursion and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Students were very excited to see how the machines operate and tried hard to move a cotton bale, but with no success. We didn’t know it weighed 227kg! We learnt how natural fibres are grown, harvested, and spun to produce yarn. We also discovered how the cotton is irrigated and how the land is being used for producing food and goods from both traditional and contemporary perspectives.

Year 5/6 students will use this valuable knowledge to compose a procedural writing piece and to create infographics about the cotton process. Special thank you to Mary Mcphee and Matt Stott for hosting such an interesting and informative excursion. The students were very curious about cotton and asked many thoughtful questions. Well done 5/6 team!

Miss Silvia

Year 5/6 Teacher

Science News

Some great group work was shown by Years 5/6 students this week in Science when they tested the viscosity of liquids. Students chose four different liquids that included hair conditioner, honey, soy sauce, water, juice, oil, dishwashing liquid and gravy! They designed a race track to measure the speed at which the various liquids reached a designated ‘finish line’, with water being the fastest and conditioner the slowest.

Miss Marion Roberts

Specialist Teacher

SACRAMENTS and other matters

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

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Visits

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.

Sunday Mass17th September

Fr Vinu is on retreat in Perth and in place of Mass there will be a Communion Service at St Vincent Pallotti Church at 8.30am

Sr Julianne

Thank you, Kununurra, for the generosity and support you show towards

St Joseph's School.

Special thanks this week go to:

Neighbourhood House for donating costumes for our Dance Concert
AND

Kununurra Soccer Club for lending

us their soccer balls

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.

Containers for Change

Th ank 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

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

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

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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 3, Week 8

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:36:15 GMT

Was your child born between 1st July 2019 and 30th June 2020?

Please get your Kindergarten enrolments in for Kindy 2024!

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

A quick word from me in Broome, where I'm attending a Principals' Conference.

I hope that you enjoyed the Catholic Day long weekend and had a chance to pause and spend time with your family and friends and recharge for the last few weeks of this term.

The past few weeks have been busy with a variety of different activities. Congratulations to those students who participated in our Batchelor camp last week, you did a fantastic job, had many new adventures and saw many new things. See photos, right.

We continue to ask that you monitor your children for illness. There is still a number of bugs around and we encourage you to take the right steps to limit their spread to reduce their impact on other families.

On Thursday of next week (Week 9) we have our dance performance (see advertisement below) and there has been a lot of background preparation for this event. We look forward to seeing you there, cheering on your children.

We are also hosting visitors from our Perth office next week. This is an opportunity for staff to touch base with CEWA leaders and to share our successes with colleagues.

We look forward to the final few weeks of this term and trust that the children continue to enjoy their learning opportunities.

Go well this week.

Miss Therese

Principal

Year 3 News

Today Year 3 visited the cotton farm of our relief teacher Mary McPhee and Mathew Stott, where they learned about parts of a cotton plant and how to grow cotton from seed to module (the technical term for a bale!). The workings of the Ord River irrigation system were also revealed in their tour of the farm.

Miss Elle

Year 3 Teacher

SACRAMENTS and other matters

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

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Visits

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

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.

Containers for Change

Th ank 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

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

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

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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 3, Week 7

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:41:37 GMT

Reminder

Monday, 4th September

is a pupil free day (Catholic Day)

Principal's Piece

Dear Parents and Carers

A quick check-in from me from Batchelor where I'm having a terrific time on the Year 5/6 Camp (see photos right and below).

We had a wonderful Book Week; thank you to those families who came to our "Stories Under the Stars" and to everyone who got into the spirit of the Book Character Parade.

More from me next week about our Camp adventures!

Go well this week.

Miss Therese

Principal

Book Week Book Character Parade

Thank you to Revive and Neighbourhood House for donating books for Book Week. These were handed out to all students on Friday.

SACRAMENTS and other matters

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

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Visits

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.

Th ank 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

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

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

See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

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.

St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct

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 3, Week 6

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 07:10:19 GMT

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

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

Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.

Juniper Visits

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

~ 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.

Th ank 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

Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.

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