Term 3, Week 5
Principal's Piece
Dear Parents/Carers,
It is officially the half way point of the term! We started this week with a liturgy at our Monday morning assembly to mark the Feast of the Assumption of Mary which is a holy day of obligation observed every year on August 15th. We spent time reflecting on the gift of Mary and how she teaches us to be open to and willing to accept God’s plans for us.
Our Year 5/6 students are off to camp as of Tuesday. They are going to spend two nights at Maxwell Campground here in Kununurra. During this time, they will participate in team building games, canoeing and lots of other fun activities. We look forward to hearing all about their adventures when they return. Thanks to Mr Shaun, Mr Jamie and Miss Deb for accompanying the students to camp. Thanks, Mrs Roberts, for all your preparation and organising during the lead up to camp.
It was great to see so many families attend our afternoon tea and open classroom event last week. Thanks for coming down and being involved. There has been lots of other great things happening in the school this term. We are very happy to have Mandy from the Community Garden working with classes each week on Wednesday and Friday. As well as improving the gardens around the school Mandy is teaching the students the Principles of Permaculture. We also look forward to developing a bush regeneration project for the bush block out the back of the senior classrooms. Pre-Primary have been on their second excursion to Ski Beach and Year 5/6 were lucky enough to visit Kangaroo Haven.
Last week we also welcomed Therese Clancy to the school to begin handover for her role as Principal. It was a great opportunity for her to experience St Joseph’s firsthand and meet the students and some of their families. Therese looks forward to returning in Term 4 and getting to know the rest of the school community. In other staffing news, this week we welcomed Veronique Lambe to the role of AFAFE Playgroup support worker. Veronique brings with her many years of experience working in the Early Years space and we look forward to her joining the team at AFAFE. Sadly, we have had some staff resignations also. Rebecca Exell has resigned from her position as Teaching Assistant at our school. We have enjoyed having Bec as a member of staff and wish her all the best in her new endeavours. Matilda Kehl has also resigned from her Teaching position at the school and is finishing up at the end of this term. Matilda has done a wonderful job leading our specialist program over the past few years. We wish Matilda and Bec all the best on their new endeavours. We look forward to officially farewelling both of these staff members before the end of the term.
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Lee-Lee Morgan, Kimberley McLaughlin, Emma Walker and Leigh Pindan who are all graduating from their studies with the University of Notre Dame this week. Undertaking study whilst working is a big commitment and these staff members have done an amazing job to complete everything that was required of them. They are wonderful role models for all our students, and we are so lucky to have them as part of the St Joseph’s Team.
School Photos have just arrived at school! These are so precious and we appreciate how much they cost so we would like to only hand them out to parents/carers. Teachers will endeavour to catch parents/carers at morning and afternoon drop offs. If we don’t catch you this week then you can pick your photos up from the front office between 7.30 and 3.30pm next week.
Enjoy the rest of your week.
Miss Gabby
Principal
Hello Families.
AFAFE Team are excited to introduce our new team member, Veronique Lambe. She has a lot of experience and we look forward to the many gifts she brings to the group.
We are looking at the weather and the sky with Language Nest and have been painting rainbows and talking about colours and our wonderful world of changing seasons.
We have been enjoying adventures at Celebrity Tree Park in the beautiful dry season sun and having fun playing at Pindan in our shared Playgroup with the Stepping Stones team.
Gen from Wunan is attending playgroup on Tuesdays and some Mums are doing driving lessons with Gen and she is also assisting with any other ID and forms that need attention.
We look forward to exploring in the community garden and play with Mandy and continuing our learning journey with the families in our community.

Mary Mackillop's Feast Day
Last week we celebrated the Feast Day of Mary Mackillop.
She died on August 8th 1909. Mary was a special lady for our school as she founded the group called ‘Sisters of St Joseph’ who, with the local Miriwoong people, founded our school.
She’s our patron saint.
The children participated in rotations on the Tuesday where they did a activities that reflected Mary Mackillop. Mary loved to ride on horses, the students also made Mary Mackillop with paper plates and scrap material. We then shared in a whole school lunch on the grass area after out Liturgy. It was a marvelous celebration.
Last Friday we had a visit from Food bank, delivering a Food Sensations program. The children took part in healthy cooking sessions as well as learning about health and nutrition.
Their visit also gave teachers some new resources to continue to implement nutrition education in the classroom. This is essential to ensure that students retain information and are supported to make healthy choices into the future.
Below is two recipes the children made, that you might like to make at home.
School photos are here.
We know they are precious and cost a lot of money so they will only be handed out to parents. Please see your child's teacher or come to the school office between 7.30-3.30 to collect.
~ 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.
