Term 3, Week 3
Principal's Piece
Dear Parents/Carers,
What a busy start to the term we have had. As you might be aware we have been suffering from lots of illnesses throughout the school which has resulted in lots of staff absences. We have continued to prioritise the business of learning and have worked incredibly hard to minimise the impact on students. This has been possible because of the dedicated staff we have at our school who are always putting the needs of our students first.
We had a great Athletics Carnival last Friday and it was wonderful to observe such positive attitudes and good sportsmanship from all our students on the day. Thank you to Mrs Kehl for her leadership and coordination of the day and the support of her student teacher Miss Eleanour. Thank you to all the staff who made the day such a huge success and thanks to those parents/carers who jumped in and helped out with different events during the day. I would also like to say thanks to Matt from Garnduwa who spent the day supporting our carnival. We look forward to our Athletics Carnival presentation this Friday at a special assembly. All parents/carers are invited to join us in the Library at 1.30pm to hear who the champion boys and girls from the day were as well as the overall faction winners.
Last week we were lucky enough to have all students attend the Beezotted Bee workshops presented by Matthew and Juliet Middleton. The kids loved the interactive workshop and learning all about stingless bees. Thank you to the Middelton’s for donating their time and sharing their love of Bees with our school community.
We have also had lots of visitors in our school this term already. We have had consultants from the Catholic Education Office in Broome coming to work with our teachers in the areas of Literacy, Students with Disability, Boarding and Digital Learning. The consultants work alongside teachers and students to support the learning that happens in our school and ensure we are doing everything we can to provide the best educational opportunities for each student.
Next week we look forward to holding our first Open Classroom/Parent/Teacher afternoon tea of the year. We have missed having parents in our school and our classrooms this year and would like the opportunity to catch up with all our parents and share with you what’s been happening in our classrooms. We would love you to join us on Wednesday 10th August from 2 to 3pm. We will have some afternoon tea set up on the front lawn and then we invite you to visit your children’s classrooms, look at some of their work and talk with their teachers.
Next week we will also be celebrating the Feast of Mary Mackillop on Tuesday. Our celebrations for the day include a whole school competition for the cleanest classroom, a liturgy at 11am and then rotations from 11.30am till the end of the day. Some of our rotations include games Mary would have played with her students, making Mary Mackillop puppets and making symbols from Mary’s life out of salt dough. You are very welcome to join us for these celebrations.
This week our students in Year 3 and 5 are participating in the Bishop’s Religious Literacy Assessment. We like to think of this as NAPLAN for religion and it is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding in the subject of Religious Education. The students complete the online assessment using the school ipads and the data from these assessments helps to inform the teaching of religion and identify any school priorities. The results of the assessment will be shared with parents/carers later in the term.
We have had a number of positive cases of COVID in the school again this term. Catholic Education are strongly encouraging staff and students to where masks when indoors and unable to physically distance. We are reminding students to practice good hygiene and we ask you to please keep unwell children home from school and only send them to school when they are symptom free. CEWA have made available 20 RAT tests per family so if you would like to collect some then please pick these up from the front office between 7.30am and 3.30pm.
This Friday is Census Day for all schools. Both the State and Federal Census are taking place as well as an internal CEWA Collection of statistics. Census day is really important for our school as we rely heavily on funding from both the State and Federal government to adequately resource our school. We ask that all students come to school every day but in particular on Friday. If your child is absent please inform their teacher or the front office of the reason for their absence.
Enjoy the rest of your week.
Miss Gabby
Principal
Some great photos from Fridays Athletics Carnival.
Don't forget to join us this Friday the 5th for our Assembly @ 1.30pm where we will announce our overall winners and Faction winner.
Some more NAIDOC photos from our Celebrations last term
~ 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
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM CEWA AND THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT
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)
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.
