Newsletter: Term One, Week One
Message & Notifications From The Principal
A note has been sent home with students who will be participating in our Sacramental Program this year. These students are invited to attend Mass this Sunday at 8:30am as they commit to the important work they will be undertaking. This Mass will also include a commissioning ceremony for our 2020 staff. All families and friends are most welcome to attend.
How was your day?
Often when children are asked about their day, the forthcoming response can be brief, providing very little insight as to how their day actually was. After school this week, consider asking your children some of the following questions:
- What made you smile today?
- Can you tell me about an example of kindness you saw/showed?
- What did you do that was creative?
- Who did you sit with at lunch?
- Tell me something you know today that you didn't know yesterday.
Children will not be permitted to play during recess and lunch breaks without a school hat and shoes or sandals. No thongs are permitted. If children do not have correct footwear or a hat, they will need to remain in the undercover area.
We wish students in Years 4, 5 & 6 all the best as they prepare speeches for a variety of student leadership positions. Students will deliver their speeches in front of their peers next week.
We welcome Mr Matthew Absalom (Year 4/5 Teacher), Mr Thomas Zahra (Specialist Teacher) and Mrs Lee-Lee Morgan (Teacher Assistant) to our school. Lee-Lee will join us at the beginning of Week 3.
We are looking forward to the implementation of our buddy program this year. The following arrangements have been made:
- Year 5/6 will be a buddy class to Kindergarten and Pre-Primary
- Year 4/5 with Year 2
- Year 3 with Year 1
Have you liked our Facebook Page? In addition to providing families with information via our weekly newsletter, our Facebook Page is used to provide details about upcoming events and to share information pertinent to students, staff, parents and carers associated with our school. You can like our page by clicking on https://www.facebook.com/stjoknx/.
If your child requires prescription medication during the school day, a Student Medication Administration Request must be filled out by parents/carers. These are available from the office. We are unable to administer medications without a signed form, even if verbal permission is given over the phone or to the school bus driver. Thank you for your cooperation.
St Joseph’s School is a Nut Awareness Zone
We have a student who has a touch-sensitive, life-threatening nut allergy. Please do not send nut products to school in recess or lunch boxes. This includes peanut butter, Nutella and many muesli bars.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Canteen Volunteers Wanted
Miss Kris is looking for parents or friends of the St Joseph’s community who may be able to lend a hand. As they say, many hands make light work! If you can assist in any way, please have a chat with Kris or the Principal.
St Joseph’s School Uniforms
At St Joseph’s School we take great pride in our appearance. The school uniform is also an important aspect of child health and safety. It is a requirement that all students wear a St Joseph’s uniform (including a hat with our logo) that is purchased from our uniform shop. Similar items bought elsewhere may not be worn to school.
New Enrolment Policy
The West Australian School Education Act (1999) stipulates that information about immunisation status and date of birth must be supplied when applying to enrol at school. As of 2018, a child’s birth certificate and immunisation documents must be provided before they can commence their schooling at St Joseph’s. Thank you for your cooperation.
At St Joseph's, the safety of all children is our number one priority. Please be aware of the following:
- Staff will be on duty from 7:30am until 7.50am. Children should not arrive before 7:30am
- All children must be signed out at the office if they leave school early.
- Parents and children must cross the road with the attending staff member in the afternoon.
- The designated bus zone on Coolibah Drive should be kept free of vehicles.
- The car park inside the gates is for staff only.
- Term 1: 4 Feb– 9 April
- Term 2: 29 April—3 July
- Term 3: 21 July—25 Sept
- Term 4: 13 Oct—11 Dec
School Closure Days 2020
- Monday, 3 February (PD)
- Tuesday, 28 April (PD)
- Friday, 29 May (Catholic Day)
- Monday, 20 July (PD)
- Monday, 12 October (PD)
Parent and Carers Afternoon Tea and Info Sessions - Thursday 13th Feb
Please join us for afternoon tea in the undercover area from 2:00pm. Following afternoon tea, we will conduct our Information Sessions.
- Kindergarten and Pre-Primary sessions: 2:30pm-3:00pm
- Years 1-3 sessions: 3:00pm-3:30pm
- Years 4-6 sessions: 3:30pm-4:00pm
The timetable is such that parents can attend multiple sessions if required.
Teachers will outline some of the specific programs that will take place in their classrooms and inform you about important dates for the year ahead. Should you have any queries or concerns regarding your child, we ask that you make a separate time to meet with your child's classroom teacher. If you are unable to attend, please arrange another time to see your child's teacher.
Staff Personal Development
St Joseph’s staff have been preparing for the 2020 school year by participating in a variety of professional development opportunities. Last Friday we welcomed David Newry and Knut Olawsky to lead a cultural awareness session at our school. On Monday we drove to Warmun and worked with our CEO Literacy Leader Sam Scholes and the staff from Ngalangangpum school. The focus for the day was on the correct delivery of important assessments over the coming weeks, assisting teachers to provide differentiated learning programs in each classroom.
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Fremantle Football Training Camps
2020 AFL Community Camp for boys and girls. Free AFL skills and signing session with Fremantle Dockers Players for Year 6-12 children!
Girls: Town Oval - Wednesday 5th Feb - 5pm-6:30pm
Boys: Town Oval - Wednesday 6th Feb - 5pm-6:30pm
Student Council Assembly
On Friday 14th February we will have a whole school Assembly to commission our student councillors for 2020. All are welcome to join us for this celebration at 1:20pm in the library.
St Patrick's Quiz Night - Saturday 14th March
Preparations are well and truly underway for what is a fantastic annual event organised by our P & F. Volunteers will be required in the lead up to and during the event. Please contact your child's teacher or a member of the P & F if you would like to be involved.
I look forward to seeing you at our beginning-of-year events.
