Term 4, Week 6
Christmas Concert
Friday, 25 NovembeR
Doors open at 4.45pm
for a 5pm start
Kununurra Leisure Centre
Principal's Piece
Dear Parents and Carers
Thank you to those families who have been in touch about meeting with class teachers; it is always good to see parents and staff working together to support student learning.
Last week an email was sent out about renewing our School Advisory Council. Please return nominations by Wednesday November 23. Thank you to those who have already sent through nominations. Your willingness to support our school community is appreciated.
Staff have been busy working with classes on items for our upcoming Christmas Concert. These items are coming together well.
Many classes have also participated in excursions and incursions to support classroom learning. Thank you to everyone who is helping out with these activities.
This week I am in Perth for a series of Principal's meetings, where we have spent time looking at the various roles of a Principal. Above and beyond educating your children, these include budgeting, finance, human resourcing and school governance, to name a few of the topics covered. We have also listened to the Director of Catholic Education, Dr Debra Sayce, reflecting on the importance of the work of a Principal and an educator.
As we look forward to 2023 can I please ask those families with a child on a medical plan (eg asthma or anaphylaxis) to book an appointment with the relative health professional to update your child’s Action Plan. It is important they are reviewed and updated each year so that we can provide the best possible response in the event of a medical emergency.
Last week the P & F met to continue working on the plans for the 2023 St Patrick's Quiz Night. This will be a terrific event for our school community.
The next in our series of teasers for the Quiz Night is about the Commonwealth of Australia is:
"The King's representative is known as the Governor General - who is the current Governor General of Australia?"
The answer to last weeks' questions:
"What year did Australia first win the America's Cup?" is "1983".
"What was the team's theme song?" "Down Under."
"Who sang it?" "Men at Work."
I'll leave you with the poem to the right, whose author is unknown, which contains some powerful thoughts.
Go well this week.
Miss Therese
Principal
TAKE TIME
Take time to Think
it is the source of wisdom.
Take time to Dream
it is the fountain of the future.
Take time to Play
it is the way to stay young.
Take time to Reflect
it is the way to know God.
Take time to Smile
it is the road to happiness.
Take time to Laugh
it is the music of the soul.
Take time to Love
it is God's greatest gift.
Take time to Pray
it is the greatest power on earth.
Moving House?
If you're leaving Kununurra at the end of this year, please let us know. It will help with our classroom planning for 2023.

No more soft plastics for recycling please...
Unfortunately, we cannot take anymore soft plastics for our recycling bin as the only company in Australia that processes it - REDcycle - has ceased accepting it for the time being. They are hoping to be up and running again in 2023.
In the meantime you could:
- Store your soft plastics until REDcycle resumes collection again or another company takes on the role.
- Choose to buy fewer products in plastic bags.
See ABC News for more details:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-09/redcycle-soft-plastics-recycling-program-suspended/101632220
Olivia and Grace’s farm fresh
free range eggs
~ $6 a carton ~
Call or text
Mary (Mum) on 0428 524 611
New School Bus Owners
As of 30th August 2022 the new School Bus Contractors are Dylon and Chelsea Lodge.
Chelsea: 0450 250 691
Dylon: 0415 945 330
WANTED
Empty 1kg Milo and coffee tins with a lid.
Please give to Miss Judith or drop off at the office.
Thank you.
Canteen Menu
SNACKS
Seasonal Fruit $1.00
Fresh Fruit Salad $3.00
2 Fruits & Yoghurt Cup $2.50
Boiled Egg $1.00
Yoghurt $2.00
Frozen Yoghurt $3.00
Cheese and Crackers $1.50
Homemade Choc Chip Bisc $2.00
Muffin $1.50
Chocolate Amazeballs $1.50
Shapes/Popcorn/Peasnaps/Pretzels
$1.00
Bluey Biscuits (Choc or Honey Oat
$1.50
Cheese Sticks $1.00
Fish Fingers $1.00
DRINKS
Plain or Chocoate Milk 200ml $1.50
Juice Cup $1.00
FROZEN SNACKS
Frozen Choc Slam $1.00
Frozen Juice Block $0.50
Frog in a Pond (Friday only) $1.50
Icy Pole (Friday only) $1.00
Frozen Orange Juice Cup (Recess only) $1.00
Frozen Yoghurt $3.00
LUNCH OPTIONS
TOASTIE OR SANDWICHES
Toasted Spaghetti/Baked Beans/Cheese $3.00
Ham and Cheese $4.00
Ham, Cheese and Tomato $4.50
Ham, Cheese, Tomato and Onion $4.50
Chicken and Mayo $4.50
Chicken, Cheese and Mayo $4.50
Chicken, Cheese, Tomato and Mayo $5.00
Corned Beef (with pickles or mustard) $4.00
Corned Beef and Tomato $4.50
Tuna and Mayo $4.00
Tuna, Mayo, Tomato and Onion $4.50
Salami and Cheese $4.50
Cheese and Tomato $3.50
Cheese, Tomato and Onion $3.50
Cheese $3.00
Cheese and Vegemite $3.50
Vegemite $3.00
SANDWICHES, WRAPS AND ROLLS
Egg, Plain or Curried $4.00
Egg, Mayo and Lettuce $4.50
Salad only sandwich $4.50
Salad and Meat Sandwich $5.00
Salad and Meat Wrap $6.00
Salad only Wrap or Roll (with Cheese) $5.50
SALADS
Garden Salad $5.00
Garden Salad with Egg/Meat (ham, chicken, tuna, corned beef)
$6.00
Garden Salad in a Bowl $5.00
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY SPECIALS
The menu will be different every week and specials will be on the whiteboard at the Canteen. There will be recess specials on some days.
Beef Lasagne
Fried Rice
Pasta (Chicken or Tuna)
Pasta Carbonara
Spaghetti Bolognaise
Barked Potato with toppings (coleslaw, cheese, pineapple, ham & sour cream, OR Bolognaise Sauce with cheese and sour cream)
Quiche Lorraine
Curried Sausages
Chicken Tender Wrap or Roll with mayo, lettuce and cheese
For all selections above, Large $5.00 / Small $3.50
Hot Dog in Roll with Sauce $4.00 / with Cheese $5.00 / small serve $3.50
Homemade Sausage Rolls Large $4.00 / Small $2.00
Pizza Wrap (Ham, Cheese, Salami, Pineapple, Tomato & Pizza Sauce) $5.00
Meat Pies $5.00
Party Pies $2.50
Chicken Pie $5.00
Hame and Cheese OR Pizza Twists (recess only) $2.50
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
~ Term 4 Parent Planner ~
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 2022 & 2023
Term Dates 2022
Term 1: 31 January - 8 April
Term 2: 26 April - 1 July
Term 3: 19 July - 23 September
Term 4: 11 October - 9 December
Term Dates 2023
Term 1: Wednesday 1 February - Thursday 6 April
Term 2: Monday 24 April - Friday 30 June
Term 3: Monday 17 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
To be advised
Assemblies
Our assemblies are every second Friday afternoon at 1.10pm.
*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 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.
