Term 3, Week 7
Principal's Piece
Dear Parents/Carers,
We hope you all enjoyed the long weekend, it was certainly a nice break in what has been a very busy term. On Tuesday morning we gathered as a whole school where we focussed on demonstrating appropriate behaviour during assemblies. The children were able to show us what the behaviour expectations are during our whole school assemblies. We discussed how to “Be Responsible” at school as part of our reflection on the school BOABS. The children gave great examples of how they could be responsible during different times throughout the school day and in different places within the school.
The Book Fair has been running each afternoon this week and there was great excitement from the students who visited with their families. The fair will continue to run each afternoon this week. The school receives a portion of the profits from the book fair which we use to purchase more books for the school, so a win/win for all! Thank you to all the families who came along to our Stories under the stars night, it was a great success! Thank you to the parents who manned the BBQ ensuring everyone was well fed. Thanks to everyone who read to us on the night. Thanks to all the staff who supported the evening helping set up and pack away. We look forward to celebrating all our favourite book characters at our parade this Friday morning at 8am.
This week Year 5/6 were lucky enough to visit the Manbijim Cotton Farm. It was a great excursion and thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Thank you to Mary Mcphee and Matt Stott for offering to host the Year 5/6 and Year 4/5 excursions. The excursion provided the students the opportunity to learn how the land is being used for producing food and goods from a traditional and contemporary perspective. We have never seen students so excited about Cotton and Corn!
Next week on Wednesday straight after school the P&F are keen to meet with any parents who are interested in finding out more about the school’s sustainability and nature play projects. Please feel free to drop in and learn more about what is going on in these areas.
Also, next week we welcome volunteers from Youth with a Mission (YWAM). We have been lucky enough to have YWAM volunteers visit our school a number of times over the last few years and their visits are always thoroughly enjoyed by students and staff.
This is my last week working on the ground at St Joseph’s. As of next week, I will continue in my role as Principal but work remotely from Perth for the remainder of the term. Assistant Principal Shaun Joseph will lead the school on a daily basis in my absence.
Enjoy the rest of your week!
Miss Gabby
Principal
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BOOK WEEK PARADE - THIS FRIDAY
Term 3 in Year 3
This term the Year 3 class have been immersing themselves into the wonderful world of poetry. We have learnt a range of poetry techniques such as alliteration, onomatopoeia, similes, rhyming and personification. Our unit was integrated with Religion, and we wrote many poems about God’s creation.
We were lucky enough to go on an excursion to Celebrity Tree Park last week and enjoy the morning out in nature, a place where we can become closer to God. We saw lots of different wildlife, some big and some small. We saw a crocodile, a goanna, red finches, a mother bowerbird and her babies along with their nest. We then enjoyed a shared morning tea under the shady trees.
Since returning from our excursion we have created Haiku poems about the nature in Celebrity Tree Park. Haiku poems are three lined poems with a total of 17 syllables. Line one has 5 syllables, line two has 7 syllables and line three has 5 syllables. They then presented their poems on book creator. Below are some of the poems the Year 3’s made.
Now that the world has opened back up, in Geography, we renewed our passports and have been travelling around the world! We have travelled to nearly every continent this term, we have travelled to Australia, Brazil (South America), France (Europe), Singapore (Asia) and Zambia (Africa). On our visits we have learnt how to say hello in each different language, the settlement type, population, climate, traditions and natural resources.
Mrs Morgan took us to Singapore, here she shared information about where she came from, traditions in her family and from her culture and even taught us a song in Mandarin! Over the next couple of weeks we will be creating our own travel brochures to a country of their choice.
Pre-Primary Update
This term has been wonderful in Pre-Primary we have been busy learning lots of new things. In Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) which consists of Geography and History. This term we were focusing on geography and students had the opportunity to pose and respond to 'who', 'what', 'when', 'where' and 'why' questions. The Pre-Primary students were given the opportunity to explore, play and investigate, and communicate their understandings through activities such as writing, painting, constructions or role-plays and some wonderful On-Country learning experiences. We focused on developing students' curiosity of their personal world, with connections made between the early childhood setting and the local community by visiting Mirima National Park, Ski Beach and Celebrity Tree Park. This gives the students a developing sense of identity and belonging, students investigated the features of familiar places, why and how places are cared for, and explored what makes a place special.
This week is book week, and it is always an exciting week please feel welcome to come into the classroom and see what we have created for book week and all the fun activities we get up to.
Miss Sarah
~ 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.
