Term 2, Week 5
Principal's Piece
Dear Parents\Carers,
We are all looking forward to the Cross Country Carnival this Friday 27th May. The day will begin with the opening ceremony at 8:15am and then we will be getting straight into racing. We hope you will be able to join us. If you are available to help with the set up on Friday morning, we would love to have your help from about 7am. Please note, students are required to bring their own recess and lunch for the day and the canteen will be available for those students that need to order on the day we will not be able to take any canteen orders for adults or non St Joseph’s students. We ask that students apply sunscreen at the start of the day, wear a hat as well as enclosed shoes and bring a water bottle for the day. Students are welcome to wear their faction colours on the day
This week we have been talking about Being Responsible at school as part of our school wide B.O.A.B.S. The students have been identifying the behavior we would like to have at our school as part of being responsible students. This includes following school rules, working hard and doing our best learning. We look forward to celebrating our students who have received a BOAB card at each Monday assembly and on our Friday assemblies.
Next week we will be welcoming a number of Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) consultants to our school to work alongside our teachers and Aboriginal Teaching Assistants. We have Margaret McMahon who is the literacy consultant based out of Broome here on Tuesday as well as Merrilee Lands who is the newly appointed Aboriginal Education Consultant. On Wednesday we have Julie Waller at school who is our school psychologist for this year. We look forward to the professional learning that will take place during their visits.
This Sunday Violet Smith will be making the Sacrament of First Reconciliation. We look forward to joining her and her family in this celebration at our Sunday mass. On the 12th June Bishop Michael Morrissey will be presiding over our Sacrament of Confirmation Mass where Grace McPhee-Herbert and Tylen Johnson will receive the sacrament. Over the next few weeks they will work with their classroom teacher and Sr Julianne to prepare to receive the sacrament.
The St Joseph’s OSHC is closed as of this Wednesday 25th May 5:00pm. At this stage I am not able to provide you with any more information about who may be taking over the service. As soon as this is confirmed I look forward to sharing this with the community.
Free Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT’s) for each student have now been delivered to the school. These free RATs will support our students to continue to attend school for face-to-face learning and will minimise disruption to their schooling. You will be able to test your child at home if they are feeling unwell. You can also use these RATs if your child is a close contact to enable them to test daily and continue to attend school, as long as they receive a negative result, remain asymptomatic, and wear a mask if they are in Year 7 and above. A letter from WA Health which explains how to use the RATs will be attached to each supply of RAT’s. Parents/caregivers can collect from the front office during school hours 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. If your child becomes symptomatic, they should stay home and be tested for COVID-19. You should notify the school if your child tests positive for COVID-19. Refer to healthywa.wa.gov.au for information on close contact definition, testing, and isolation requirements. Thank you for your continued efforts in keeping our school COVID-19 safe.
Just a reminder that we have no school next Thursday 2nd June and Friday 3rd of June and Monday the 6th June is a public holiday, so no school also. We hope you enjoy a wonderful long weekend.
Enjoy the rest of your week!
Miss Gabby
Principal
Grade 1 Students were very lucky to have a visitor to the classroom. Evie Ford's Grandad, Mr. Clive, brought in a variety of shells for the students to study, ask questions about and draw. Student's were interested in exploring the different shapes, textures, sizes, and colors.
Mitchell was interested in knowing how shells were made from. Oliver wanted to know what the largest shell in the world was. Leah and I'Lenah liked the colours of the shell. Hudson, Lachie and Beatrix talked about the kinds of animals that lived in shells. Tyeken and Kathisha loved how when you put the shell to your ear, it sounds like you can hear the ocean. Thank you Mr. Clive for coming in and sharing your shells and information.
Our school is always interested in having people come in and share their knowledge, skills, or interesting items with the students. Please contact the school or a teacher to let them know what you have to offer.
Mrs. Ashlee
Year 1 Teacher
** 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 Lunch 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
NOT EVERYTHING LISTED BELOW IS AVAILABLE ON THESE DAYS
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.
Containers for change can assist in raising money for school resources. You can either deposit your cans in the school bins near the fence or take your own bag to the depot and write our school code on your bag.
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.
