Term 3, Week 1
Principal's Piece
Dear Parents and Carers
Welcome to our new term of learning. I trust that you enjoyed the break away from the school routine. It was lovely to see the children back at school, looking refreshed and ready to go. There were many stories of exciting times had during the holidays such as camping in favourite places, being chased by bulls, visits to waterfalls, bush walks, hanging out with friends, sleeping in, afternoon naps and staying up late to watch movies...
This weekend is the Feast for St Anne and St Joachim, who were Mary's parents and the grandparents of Jesus. Anne and Joachim are the patron saints of grandparents and we send best wishes to all grandparents this weekend for the Catholic celebration of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Congratulations to everyone who submitted entries in the Kununurra Agricultural Show, it was terrific to see exhibits created by children from St Joseph's. Extra congratulations to all those who won a ribbon for their work!
This term, we have a range of activities planned both in and out of the classroom. Please check the calendar and your Seesaw messages to keep up to date with what's happening. One of the initiatives we are putting together is a Well Being week in Week 4, so look out for more information in coming weeks.
We have welcomed several new students to our school in Pre-Primary, Year 1, Year 3, Year 5 and Year 6. Welcome to all of our new students, we hope that you enjoy learning at St Joseph's.
You may have noticed that further work has been completed around the school during the break. Most noticeably, our front yard is being tidied and further pruning is planned for the next few weeks. Our oval has continued to be tidied with the removal of weed trees etc.
Academic reports for the first half of this year were emailed out at the end of last term. If you have not received an email containing your child's report, please make contact, and a copy can be made available for collection from the office. There will be an opportunity for you to meet with your child's teacher in to coming weeks so that you can learn more about your child's learning goals for this term. More information will be sent home separately about these meetings.
This is a good time to remind families to update email, address and telephone details if these have changed recently. This is important so that we can contact you easily if an emergency arises.
Our Year 3 and Year 5 classes will be participating in the annual Religious Literacy Assessment in the coming weeks. All Year 3 and Year 5 students enrolled in Catholic Education in WA will be participating in this assessment program.
Please be aware that our canteen will have a restricted menu next Monday, 24th July.
The following items will be available:
- Recess
- Muffins
- Fruit
- Lunch
- Ham & cheese toasty
- Cheese toasty
- Spaghetti Jaffle
- Chicken & mayo sandwich
- Cheese & Vegemite sandwich
- Cheese sandwich
Please DO NOT make requests for other recess/lunch items as they will not be available.
Remember to check the calendar for events that are coming up at school and we look forward to seeing you across this term.
Go well this week.
Miss Therese
Principal
Canteen Volunteers
We are looking for parent helpers to assist Hellen in the Canteen. Even if you have just an hour to spare, it would be very welcome. Please drop by the office and we'll take you over to meet Hellen.

(You won't need a Working With Children Check if your child is enrolled at St Joseph's)
Send Your Kids to School
Send your kids to school - it is the best possible way they can get a good education.
If your child misses one 1 day per week of school,
by the time they are in Yr 4 they will have missed 1 whole year of school.
Already they will by 1 year behind expected learning!
It may take some tough love, but it is worth the effort to make your child go to school every day.
Set a good routine from Kindy, don't let them miss a day.
It will give them the best start in life.
Thank you to those generous families who have donated their recycling money to our school through Containers for Change!
School Recycling Bags
CHECK FOR THE 10¢ MARK
We've ended up with a lot of non-recyclable containers in our school recycling bags.
Which means we have to sort through the bags to remove them.
It's easy to save your 10¢ containers from landfill so they can live another life — just check for the 10¢ mark!
Most aluminium, glass, plastic, steel, and liquid paperboard drink containers that are 150ml to 3L are accepted.
This includes:
- Most single-serve water and fizzy drink containers up to and including 3L.
- Most single-serve alcohol containers, like beer bottles and pre-mixed spirits.
- Flavoured milk containers that are 150ml to 999ml.
- Coconut water, pure fruit, or vegetable juice containers that are 150ml to 999ml.
~ Make sure you take off the lids ~
~ Bring the lids into the school office and we'll recycle them separately ~
Items that we don't accept include:
- Glass bottles or jars of any sort - too many get broken when dropped into the recycling bag
- Plastic milk bottles
- Unflavoured, plain milk cartons
- Cordial bottles
- Non-food plastic containers (eg laundry detergent)
- Steel food cans
SACRAMENTS and other matters
As in previous years, all classes will learn about Sacraments and rites of initiation in their Religious Education programs. For students of the Catholic faith, there will also be an opportunity to receive these Sacraments at St Vincent Palloti Catholic Church.
Term 1 – Reconciliation Year 4
Term 2 – First Eucharist Year 5
Term 3 – Confirmation for Year 6 will be held on August 27th. Notify Sr Julianne ASAP, if you have a year 6 student, older siblings, or know of an adult, that you wish to be Confirmed by Bishop Michael at this time of his annual pastoral visit. At this stage, we have only one adult candidate.
This term, all classes have been doing a unit of work on Confirmation as part of their Religious Education Program.
Baptism
Please contact Sr Julianne at school, or Fr Vinu (0475 846 331), at any time, to collect a “Request for Baptism” form. Baptism can occur during the week, or Saturdays/Sundays.
Other Matters
Mass is held each weekend, at St Vincent Pallotti Church on Saturdays at 5.30pm and Sundays at 8.30am. Weekday masses are held from Tuesday to Friday at 5.30pm. On Sundays, we have Children’s Liturgy during mass.
Fr Vinu is available for Reconciliation on any day, usually from about an hour before mass.
Juniper Visits
Visits to the Juniper Aged Care Facility continue to be a highlight, especially in light of the NAIDOC theme this year being "For Our Elders". We have a wonderful two-way learning between ourselves and our Juniper friends.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Sr Julianne or Miss Marion Roberts, through the school office, at any time if have queries or questions about our Religious Education program.
World Day for Grandparents
This weekend the Pope has asked us to celebrate World Day for Grandparents and the elderly. It is held on the fourth Sunday in July each year, close to the feast of Jesus' grandparents, Saints Joachim and Anne. The theme this year is "His mercy is from age to age" (Luke 1:50) .
“God wants young people to bring joy to the hearts of the elderly, as Mary did to Elizabeth, and gain wisdom from their experiences. Yet, above all, the Lord wants us not to abandon the elderly...” Pope Francis
The children have made a poster for the church with drawings of their Grandparents. We invite your family to attend mass and place a photo, or the name for your grandparents, at the altar. At the end of mass there will be a special blessing for them and for all Grandparents in our Congregation.
Other Dates
Tuesday, 8th August - Mary MacKillop Feast Day
Saturday, 26th August - Parish Multicultural Dinner
Sr Julianne
Science News
In Science, the Year 5/6 class have been learning about different forms of energy and force. Charmaine, Olivia, Violet and Quilla created some detailed chain reaction ideas to demonstrate how energy can be transformed from one form to another.
Miss Roberts
Specialist Teacher
Olivia and Grace’s farm fresh
free range eggs
~ $8 a carton ~
Call or text
Mary (Mum) on 0428 524 611
Canteen Menu Terms 2 & 3
School Bus Pick-ups and Drop-offs
For the safety of our children, we would like to remind parents that children catching our white Coaster school bus will be dropped off in the afternoon ONLY at the address from which they are picked up in the morning.
Attempts to accommodate parents who ring during the day asking that their children be dropped off elsewhere have resulted in an number of confusing situations, whereby children have ended up going home to an empty house or to a house where they are not expected.
Children who live in Lakeside or out of town may not catch our bus home to a different address.
Your child can only be dropped off at a different address if it is an emergency situation (eg you have an emergency visit to the hospital and an arrangement has been made for your child to be cared for by another family member or friend).
Many thanks for your cooperation.
St Joseph's School Calendar Term 3 2023
School Bus Contact Details
The School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.
Chelsea: 0450 250 691
Dylon: 0415 945 330
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 2023
Term Dates 2023
Term 1: Wednesday 1 February - Thursday 6 April
Term 2: Tuesday 26 April - Friday 30 June
Term 3: Tuesday 18 July - Friday 22 September
Term 4: Monday 9 October - Friday 8 December
Public Holidays During Term Time 2023
Monday 6 March: Labour Day
Friday 7 April - Good Friday
Tuesday 25 April: ANZAC Day
Monday 5 June: Western Australia Day
Pupil Free Days 2023
Monday, 24 April
Thursday & Friday, 1 & 2 June
Monday, 17 July
Monday, 4th September (Catholic Day)
Assemblies
Our assemblies are every second Friday afternoon at 1.10pm.
Week 2: 5 May - Year 1
Week 4: 19 May - PP
Week 6: 2 June - Year 5/6
Week 8: 16 June - Year 4
Week 10: To be confirmed
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 located in the staff carpark, just inside the fence. Money earned goes towards Mini Vinnies.
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.
