Term 2, Week 1
Principal's Piece
Dear Parents/Carers,
Welcome back to Term 2! We hope you had a blessed Easter and a refreshing and relaxing holiday. We have enjoyed welcoming back our students this week and seeing our classes grow each day! Each day this week we have come together as a whole school (virtually) to continue our Easter liturgies and celebrations. This week the year 5\6, 4\5 and Year 3 classes have all led us in prayer as they have shared with us the stories of the Resurrection, Doubting Thomas, Road to Emmaus and Breakfast on the beach.
This term we welcomed back to our school Melina Johnson who has been employed as a Teaching Assistant in the Year One classroom for the remainder of the year. Ena Hopgood will be finishing up at our OSHC on the 6th of May and we thank her for all her work during her time with us and wish her and her family well on their new adventure. The Nominated Supervisor position has been advertised on Seek and through local platforms. If you or someone you know is interested in working at the OSHC please get in contact with me.
The school is still actively looking for members for the School Advisory Council (SAC) and Parents and Friends (P&F) Committee. If you have been thinking about joining and are unsure, please come and have a talk with me and I can tell you what is involved with the various positions. Our school relies heavily on the contribution of the SAC and P&F and we can’t have these if we don’t have parents volunteering.
This Saturday we are hoping to have a Busy bee to prepare the gardens for our classes to begin planting. The Busy Bee will run from 7am to 10am and all parents/ carers/ friends of the school are welcome to come down and lend a hand. We would also very happily accept a donation of pea hay to help stop the weeds growing. Many hands make light work so hopefully we will see you on Saturday!
Thank you to our students who represented our school at the local ANZAC celebrations on Monday. Thank you to Ava Baker, Charmaine and Hollie Lewis and Grace and Olivia McPhee-Herbert and their families for attending the ceremonies and laying a wreath on the school’s behalf. We will be having our own ANZAC Day Assembly next week.
Enjoy the rest of your week!
Miss Gabby
Principal
Project Compassion
Thank you for everyone’s participation in our fundraising activities for Project Compassion. We raised a total of $674.20. Thank you to everyone for your kind donations.
Read more at www.caritas.org.au
Sr Julianne
Sr Julianne
ANZAC DAY SERVICE
Thank you to our 5/6 students for representing the school and laying a wreath on Monday at the Anzac Day service.
NAPLAN TESTING
Dear Parents/Guardians,
NAPLAN is a nationwide measure through which parents, teachers, schools, education authorities, governments and the broader community can determine whether or not young Australians are developing the literacy and numeracy skills that provide the critical foundation for other learning and for their productive and rewarding participation in the community.
NAPLAN is an annual assessment for all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. It tests the types of skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life. The tests cover skills in reading, writing, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and numeracy.
This term St Joseph students in Year 3 and Year 5 will be participating in the National Naplan test, which will be held across Australia on May 10th, 11th and 12th. Our teachers have been working hard to make sure all students are prepared for Naplan for 2022. We look forward to our students participating in this year's testing. .
Please keep these dates in mind for your child's attendance at St Joseph's as we move towards Naplan in Week 3 of the school calendar. As always if you have any questions about Naplan or would like to discuss your child's involvement in the test, please contact the school and ask to speak to Shaun Joseph or please have a look at the link below to find further information.
Shaun Joseph
Assistant Principal
Canteen Menu Weeks 1 & 2
Available to all Students
Monday
Recess: Fruit, popcorn
Lunch: Sandwiches, toasted sandwiches
Tuesday
Recess: Fruit, muffins
Lunch: Sandwiches, toasted sandwiches
Wednesday
Recess: Fruit, popcorn
Lunch: Sandwiches, toasted sandwiches
Thursday
Recess: Fruit, cheese-n-crackers
Lunch: Sandwiches, toasted sandwiches
Friday
Recess: Fruit, muffins
Lunch: Sandwiches, toasted sandwiches
Prices
Whole piece of fruit $1
Fruit cup $3
Popcorn $1
Muffins $1.50
Cheese and crackers $1.50
Meat and Salad Sandwich $5
Salad Sandwich $4.50
Meat Toasted Sandwich $4
Vegetarian Toasted Sandwich $3
Sandwich fillings
- Ham
- Chicken
- Cheese
- Spaghetti
- Baked beans
- Salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot)
- Mayonnaise
- Curried Egg
Please note that cash payments for Book Club are no longer accepted at St Joseph's. All orders should be placed through Book Club Loop.
See: https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/
St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct
The St Joseph’s Student Code of Conduct was developed by the students of St Joseph’s. Students participated in Steps 1 to 4 during Term 1 2021. Step 5 was worked through during term 2 and Step 6 completed during Term 3. The Student Code of Conduct was reviewed by students in Year 3 to 6 on two separate occasions. The Student Code of Conduct was shared with the wider school community during Term 3.
At St Joseph’s School, Kununurra we want to feel Safe.
1. In order to feel Safe we will follow school rules.
When someone isn’t feeling this way, or there is conflict, we will ask an adult for help.
2. In order to feel Safe we will listen and follow instructions.
When someone isn’t feeling this way, or there is conflict, we will ask an adult for help.
3. In order to feel Safe we will help and care for others.
When someone isn’t feeling this way, or there is conflict, we will ask them why they are feeling that way.
4. In order to feel Safe we will keep our hands and feet to ourselves.
When someone isn’t feeling this way, or there is conflict, we will ignore them or walk away.
5. In order to feel Safe we will treat others the way we would like to be treated.
When someone isn’t feeling this way, or there is conflict, we will remind them of the golden rule.
At St Joseph’s School, Kununurra we want to feel Happy.
1. In order to feel Happy we will smile, laugh, sing and dance.
When someone isn’t feeling this way, or there is conflict, we will ask them if they are alright.
2. In order to feel Happy we will be kind to others.
When someone isn’t feeling this way, or there is conflict, we will ask an adult for help.
3. In order to feel Happy we will make friends and play with them.
When someone isn’t feeling this way, or there is conflict, we will play with and include them.
4. In order to feel Happy we will come to school everyday.
When someone isn’t feeling this way, or there is conflict, we will look after them.
5. In order to feel Happy we will listen to the teacher and other adults.
When someone isn’t feeling this way, or there is conflict, we will try to make them feel happy.
Our Code of Conduct prohibits bullying, harassment and other forms of peer-to-peer abuse and we require respect for the privacy and human dignity of other students.
Reminders
Term Dates & Pupil Free Days 2022
Term Dates 2022
School office reopens Monday 24th January
Term 1: 31 January - 8 April
Term 2: 26 April - 1 July
Term 3: 19 July - 23 September
Term 4: 11 October - 19 December
Pupil Free Days 2022
Thursday & Friday 2-3 June (PD)
Monday 18 July (PD)
Monday 5 September (Catholic Day)
Monday 10 October (PD)
Assemblies
Due to COVID, parents and carers are unable to attend assemblies for the time being.
Kindy Days
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
7.50am - 2.00pm
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We are ready to collect your recyclable containers. Our drop off point is currently located adjacent to our cricket nets at the back of the school (towards Ivanhoe Caravan Park). Look out for the yellow bags!
If you change your phone number, please tell us. We many need to contact you if your child is sick or doesn’t get picked up after school.
Most school age children are eligible for free dental care in Kununurra School Dental Clinic.
Primary School children become eligible to attend the School Dental Service in the year they turn 5.
High School children are eligible to attend the School Dental Service until they complete Year 11 or the day they turn 17 (whichever occurs first).
If you changed your address or phone numbers, please advise dental clinic staff. Missed appointments may result in suspension from the School Dental Service.
We are located on the hospital grounds in the Dental Health Building, 69 Coolibah Drive and are open Monday to Friday 7:30 to 3:30.
Please feel free to call us on 0419 939 179 or email: kununurramobile@dental.health.wa.gov.au to organise an appointment.
