Term 2, Week 8
Principal's Piece
Dear Parents/Carers,
This week at our Monday assembly we talked about what it means to be a strong learner at St Joseph’s. Some of the responses from students included “Listening to the teacher”, “Ignoring others who are trying to distract you” and “Focusing on your learning”. All students were reminded of how they could be a strong learner in class and why it was so important to try your best each and every day at school. We also enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate students who had been caught doing the right thing at school.
This week we have welcomed Deanne Sutherland to our school. Deanne is a School Support Consultant based in the Catholic Education Office in Perth. Deanne is supporting both our school and St Joseph’s Wyndham over the next two weeks. She is spending time in classrooms supporting both students and teachers.
Our staff have been working on plans to celebrate NAIDOC week in week 10 of this term. So far we have decided we will launch NAIDOC week with an opening march through town advocating for the importance of education. We will then have a student versus parents basketball match back at school after lunch. On Tuesday and Wednesday our students will rotate through different activities organised by our Aboriginal Teaching Assistants (ATA’s). On Thursday we will come together for our closing liturgy and the whole school will have lunch together. Children are encouraged to bring their own lunch that day and we will set up picnic mats on the front lawn. Our ATA’s will prepare a few dishes for our students to also try at this time. Parents and families are very welcome to join us for lunch as well as all our NAIDOC activities during the week. We are hoping each class will have one of our Indigenous parents come in and talk to the students sharing a bit about their story and their successes. We are also hoping each class will get the opportunity to go out on country over the next couple of weeks. If you would like to be involved in our NAIDOC celebrations please speak to one of our ATA’s.
School photo day is this Friday 17th June 2022. Please make sure all students are at school on time in full school uniform. If you haven’t received your photo envelope please collect another one from the front office. Sibling photo envelopes can also be collected from the front office.
I would like to draw your attention to a change of date for the Term 3 School closure day. It was originally scheduled for the first day back of term Monday 18th July however this day has now been changed to Friday 22nd July. All students and staff will return for term 3 on Monday and there will be no school for students on the Friday in week 1. Please find included in this week’s newsletter an updated Term 3 planner.
We are still actively looking for parents and carers to support our School Advisory Council and Parents and Friends group. If you would like to know more about this then please come and see me.
Thank you to all the families who have paid off their school fees or who have organised a payment plan. If you are yet to do so please come and talk to us in the front office. If you are experiencing financial hardship and unable to pay your school fees please come and speak directly with me.
Enjoy the rest of your week,
Miss Gabby
Principal
Congratulations to Tylen and Grace for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday.
We are very proud of you both.
Keeping up with Year 3
Wellbeing
This term we have implemented a new wellbeing initiative to our class- positive affirmations. Every week a new affirmation is introduced to the students. As part of our morning circle time, we have a discussion about what the affirmation means, say it aloud three times as a whole class and then may complete an activity or something related to the affirmation throughout the week. We have been relating the affirmation back to our school BOABS and sharing times when we have been resilient, unique or brave etc. Then we add the affirmation to our class affirmation tree (tree of awesomeness).
Wellbeing for Learning
For students, the absence of wellbeing and the presence of mental illness can profoundly impact educational outcomes (Lawrence et al., 2015). By creating classrooms and schools that support wellbeing, we can help young people to flourish.
When students:
· feel good,
· have their psychological and social needs met and
· are situated in environments that promote a wellbeing culture,
They will be:
· more ready to learn,
· function better as a learner, and
· benefit academically
(Borgonovi, 2016 & Brock et al. 2008).
Maths
In Maths we have been learning about fractions. We have been learning about equal parts of the whole, different ways to represent the same fractions and equivalent fractions. To consolidate our learning we made fairy bread. First, we split our class of 18 into half. Then we posed some questions if we could split the class into quarters and thirds. We found we could only split it into thirds. Then, the class was grouped into thirds to make the fairy bread. Here, some of the class split their fairy bread into halves and others in quarters. We then looked at which fractions are equivalent- ½ = 2/4. This Friday we are going to be making pizzas- we are all looking forward to doing this and applying our fractions knowledge.
Miss Elle
Year 3 Teacher
Pentecost Mass
Its great being able to come together again for our whole school mass.
Our Year 2 class with a visit from Bishop Michael and Father Joel last week.
~ Term 2 Parent Planner ~
~ Term 3 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
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)
Friday 22 July (PD)
Monday 29 August (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.
