Term 2, Week 7
Principal's Piece
Dear Parents/Carers,
We hope you had a wonderfully relaxing long weekend! All staff appreciated the time to come together last week for Professional learning. It was a great opportunity to work with our colleagues from St Joseph’s Wyndham and to look at the literacy practices we utilise across the school. This week we have welcomed Diana Jansz who is the Religious Education Consultant for Catholic Education Western Australia in Broome. She has worked with our leadership staff on the school’s Evangelisation Plan, Religious Education Curriculum and delivered professional learning to all staff.
On Friday we look forward to a visit from Bishop Michael Morrissey who is here to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday 12th June for Grace and Tylen. All students and staff are invited to join us for 8:30am Mass on Sunday.
Last Sunday was Pentecost, the birthday of the Catholic Church. On Wednesday we joined as a whole school community for our first whole school mass of the year. This was a lovely opportunity to gather with each other and Fr Joel and celebrate such an important celebration for our Church.
Hopefully you have marked School Photo Day in your calendars for next Friday 17th June. Our photos will begin at 8am sharp so we ask students to make sure they are on time to school that day. Every student should have been given their photo envelope which has a list of packages and payment options available. All photos must be paid for on the day and cannot be taken out of canteen accounts. Sibling photos are also available and if you are interested in these please collect a sibling photo envelope from the front office.
Just a reminder that each family is welcome to come and collect free Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) from the front office. Whilst COVID numbers in Kununurra have significantly decreased we have continued to have further positive cases identified in the school community over the last two weeks.
As you are probably aware Health authorities have predicted that we are in for a significant flu season. To support vaccination during the month of June all West Australians are eligible for a free flu vaccination. I encourage you to explore options around town for a flu vaccination for you and your family.
Enjoy the rest of your week.
Miss Gabby
Principal
In History this term the Year Two’s have been looking at significant people and places within our community. The students learnt many interesting facts about Agnes Armstrong and why she is so important to our community, which they then displayed on a character profile. We learnt that:
- Agnes was born in 1954
- She speaks Miriwoong
- She grew up on Ivanhoe station
- She shares her memories of growing up on stations, bush life and stories from her grandparents
- Her paintings are about stories of her childhood
- She was born beside a billabong
- She cooks for pensioners in our Mirima Community
- She has one daughter and three adopted sons
This week we have learnt lots of interesting facts about how our school is a significant man-made place within our community and we loved looking at old pictures of when the Sisters of St Joseph worked here. The Year Two’s have also been acknowledging National Sorry Day which was celebrated last week, how we are all different and we learn from past mistakes.
Miss Sophie
Year 2 Teacher
In Pre-primary we have been busy learning lots of new things. One thing we are very proud of is our Visual Arts, which builds on the dispositions developed in the early years. Pre-Primary students have been creating original artwork using different techniques such as using shaving foam and coloured dyes to create marbled patterned butterflies. Students have also been investigating different techniques by creating a paper craft applying different layers of paper to make a bird. Pre-Primary is a time students begin to see themselves as artists as they display and share their artwork with others. We have been displaying our artwork in the classroom and are hoping to enter our creations in the 50th Anniversary of the Kununurra Agricultural show. As students make and respond to artwork, they explore different places art is displayed in the local community. Visual arts are a great time to develop oral language skills and build relationships with other students and each other.
Please feel free to come see some of our beautiful artwork on display.
Miss Sarah
Pre-Primary teacher
We love our weekly visits from Miriwoong Language Centre. The students get the opportunity to learn new words and themes each term. The language lessons are engaging for everyone, having the opportunity to play games and sing songs in Miriwoong. A very enriching part of our curriculums.
Pictured is our Year 3s learning about family structures
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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
MARK YOUR DIARIES
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.
