Term 2, Week 3
Principal's Piece
Dear Parents/Carers,
Welcome to Week 3. This week our year 3 and 5 students sat their NAPLAN examinations. We have been very impressed with how they have participated in this process and should be congratulated on their efforts so far. Students who have been absent this week are able to catch up on their missed NAPLAN tests next week also.
We have informed the parents/carers of our OSHC service that we will be placing the service into voluntary suspension and the last day of operation is the 25th May 2022. This is not an easy decision to have made however we have explored all potential staffing options and have been unable to successfully fulfil the position of Nominated Supervisor. We are working with a local service provider and are hopeful that the service may be transferred to them as early as June. As soon as things have been confirmed the school and OSHC community will be informed.
This week the Youth With a Mission (YWAM) volunteers have returned to Kununurra and have been working with both our school and EKC. The YWAM volunteers have run a leadership workshop for our student leaders in Year 4 to 6 to develop their leadership skills. We look forward to continuing this work when YWAM return later in the year.
Last week the team from Bluearth were back in town running workshops with a number of services. We were lucky enough to have them run workshops with staff and students from school. All of our students from AFAFE through to year 6 had the opportunity to get involved with the team and play some of their games. We look forward to seeing more of these games happening in and around the school.
We hope you have the following dates marked in your diary:
Friday 27th May 2022 Cross Country Carnival for all St Joseph’s Students.
Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd June School closure days for Term 2 (no school).
Monday 6th June WA Day Public Holiday (no school).
Sunday 12th June Sacrament of Confirmation.
The Catholic Church marks the Marian month of May and Pope Francis is urging Catholics to pray for young people and their response to God’s call to holiness. Pope Francis highlighted Mary’s courageous and determined “yes” to the Lord, and called on young Catholics to imitate her readiness to improve the world. He said young people must learn to take risks, in order to “build something new, a better world.” “Don’t forget that in order to follow Mary you need to discern and discover what Jesus wants from you, not what you might think you can do,” said the Pope. You may like to discuss with your children how they can focus on being courageous like Mary during the month of May, you may also like to use the following prayer within your own family.
Enjoy the rest of the week!
Miss Gabby
Principal
Things have been very busy this term with all things Physical Education.
We had Bluearth representatives from Melbourne and Alice Springs run sessions last week for AFAFE-Year6s.
We also were lucky enough to have Jeremy from NRL Touch Football WA running clinics last Tuesday across all year levels as well.
Students have been busy training for our School Cross Country next Friday and continuing their NRL touch football practice. Students have been engaging with the new football code and the very different rules that touch is played by compared to AFL. It has been great to see students build confidence with the ball and learn to use their abilities in different ways as part of a team. There have been some great demonstrations of resilience and perseverance, and this is a credit to our students for their hard work and determination to succeed during PE challenges.
Technology and Science this term is based around physical sciences, deconstructing, decoding, designing, and discovering how and why things are made with the components and materials they are to work effectively for an intended purpose. Students have been using peer and group work activities to support each other's learning. They have also been working hard at verbalising ideas to partners and the class when they are discussing their research, conclusions and designs.
Music this term is based around global music, and this has included learning body percussion and movement-based routines. Students have excelled at learning and remembering these new routines and have enjoyed the partnered exercises. Across the school, it seems the favourite so far is the South African body percussion and song "Sawabona" (which means "I see you" but is used in greeting to mean I respect and acknowledge you, your dignity and your worth) in Zulu. The return phrase is "Sikbona" which means "I am here" but infers "When you see me, you bring me into existence". Students will continue to learn about and discuss the worth and importance of global and local culture and tradition and the musical perspectives associated with these themes.
Matilda Kehl
Specialist Teacher
MacqLit update
Dear Parents/Guardians
We are so pleased to be able to begin MacqLit for Term 2, 2022. We have had a great start to MacqLit this Term, with most students picking up where they left off from last year. Even with such a big break there is lots of data demonstrating that information is really sticking with our groups. We are so proud of our students, who have worked hard on improving their reading skills. Last year it was really fantastic to hear the success stories from staff and parents who saw great improvements in class and at home. Moving forward into this term our goal is to keep up this impressive growth rate for all students and have everyone reading with fluency and comprehension every day.
MacqLit is a reading and spelling intervention program designed to assist students, who attend school regularly, yet still struggle with attaining literacy skills. If you think your child would benefit from MacqLit please contact the school and ask to speak to Shaun Joseph.
** REMINDER **
School Pupil Free days - Thursday 2nd June & Friday 3rd June
~ Term 2 Parent Planner ~
Canteen Menu
Available to all Students
SNACKS
Seasonal Fruit $1.00
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Cup $3.00
2 Fruits & Yoghurt Cup $2.00
Boiled Egg $0.50
Yoghurt $2.00
Frozen Yoghurt $2.50
Cheese and Crackers $1.50
Homemade Biscuit $1.50
Muffin $1.50
Chocolate Amazeballs $2.00
Shapes $1.00
Pop Corn $1.00
Ham and Cheese Twist $2.50
on selected days
Vegemite and Cheese Twist $2.00
on selected days
Toasty Corn Roll $1.50
on selected days
Deadly Damper Scroll $2.00
on selected days
DRINKS
Plain Milk 200ml $1.50
Juice Cup $1.00
FROZEN SNACKS - Student given a voucher to collect snack from canteen
Canteen made frozen Choc Slam $1.00
Frozen Orange Juice Cup $1.00
Frog in a Pond (Friday lunch time only) $1.50
Icy Pole (Friday lunch time only) $1.00
Lunch options
TOASTIE OR SANDWICHES
Toasted Spaghetti/Baked Beans/Cheese $3.50
Ham and Cheese $4.00
Ham, Cheese and Tomato $4.50
Ham, Cheese and Pineapple $4.50
Ham, Cheese, Tomato and Onion $4.50
Chicken and Mayo $4.50
Chicken, Cheese and Mayo $4.50
Chicken, Cheese and Tomato $4.50
Tuna $4.00
Tuna and Mayo $4.00
Tuna, Mayo, Tomato and Onion $4.50
Salami and Cheese $4.00
Cheese and Tomato $3.50
Cheese $3.00
Cheese and Vegemite $3.00
Vegemite $3.00
Egg $4.00
Egg, Mayo and Lettuce $4.50
Curried Egg $4.00
Curried Egg, Mayo and Lettuce $4.50
SALAD only – Carrot, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Cucumber $4.00
Bread Roll or Wrap $1.00 EXTRA
SALAD extra in any Sandwich or Roll $1.50
Garden Salad $5.00
Garden Salad with Egg/ Meat (ham, chicken, tuna) $6.00
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY are SPECIAL MENU DAYS
The menu will be different every week and will be from the list below. The days special will be written on the white board at the front of the canteen
Homemade Sausage Roll – Small $2.00 Large $4.00
Lasagne (Beef) with salad extra $1.50 Small $3.00 Large $4.50
Steamed Fried Rice Vegetarian available Small $3.50 Large $5.00
Pasta of the Week with salad extra $1.50 Small $3.50 Large $5.00
Chicken Tender Wrap or Roll with cheese, sauce & salad $5.00
Egg and Bacon Pie $5.00
Vegetable and Egg pie $4.50
Curried Sausages with Rice $5.00
Spaghetti Bolognaise Small $3.50 Large $5.00
Pizza Wrap (ham, cheese, tomato, pizza sauce, salami, pineapple) $5.00
Chicken or Beef Burger with sauce, cheese and salad $5.00
Baked Potato with toppings – Pineapple, cheese, salad, sour cream, ham/Bolognaise $5.00
My Childs tested positive.. what do I need to do now?
1. Report your child's positive result to CEWA by clicking on the link below
2. Report your child's positive result to WA Health
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
Our assemblies are back on Friday afternoon @ 1.15pm under new safety guidlines.
Only parents/carers of the presenting year are invited to attend, all others are able to join us via TEAMS (see link on seesaw)
*NOTE: PARENTS/CARERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR MASKS WHEN ATTENDING*
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.
