Term Four, Week One
Message & Notifications From The Principal
- Losing a game or failing a science test doesn't make a child a victim. Rejection, failure, and unfairness are a part of life.
- Refuse to attend children's pity parties. Teach them that no matter how tough or unjust their circumstances, they can always take positive action.
- Giving into guilty feelings teaches your child that guilt is intolerable. And kids who think guilt is horrible won't be able to say no to someone who says, "Be a friend and let me copy your paper."
- Show your kids that even though you feel guilty sometimes - and all good parents do - you're not going to allow your uncomfortable emotions to get in the way of making wise decisions.
- If you make your life revolve around your kids, they'll grow up thinking everyone should cater to them.
- Teach your kids to focus on what they have to offer the world, rather than what they can gain from it.
- Term 4: 12 Oct—11 Dec
At St Joseph’s School we take great pride in our appearance. The school uniform is also an important aspect of child health and safety. It is a requirement that all students wear a St Joseph’s uniform (including a hat with our logo) that is purchased from our uniform shop. Similar items bought elsewhere may not be worn to school.
Please note that our “no hat, no play” policy is enforced.
See our website for a full range of uniform items.
Uniforms may be purchased at any time from our office.
Friday of every even week beginning 1:20pm
Assemblies, Fridays, 1.20pm
23 October, Week 2: Yr 5/6
6 November, Week 4: Yr 4/5
20 November, Week 6: Yr 3
4 December, Week 8: Yr 2
Head lice and Ringworm
SCHOOL HEALTH ALERT
There are currently a number of children in the School Community who have
• Head lice
• Ringworm
Both of these can be easily spread from child to child
They are easily treated, and children should NOT attend school until treatment has begun
Head lice
Small wingless insects that attach themselves to the Scalp (skin on the head) and feed on blood.
They lay eggs called nits, which glue themselves to the hair shaft until hatched into head lice.
Treatment Shampoos and a fine tooth comb will treat both head lice and nits
Conditioner can be used –but only kills the head lice, so must be repeated every day for 10 days to kill the head lice as they hatch each day from the eggs
Exclude from school until after first treatment.
Treat everyone in the household
Ringworm (Tinea)
A common fungal infection, passed on by skin to skin contact.
Antifungal cream to be applied to the sores.
Bedlinen, clothes, towels etc to be washed in hot water.
Exclude from school until 24hours after treatment has begun
LETS ALL WORK TOGETHER TO STOP THE SPREAD OF
HEAD LICE AND RINGWORM
Sr Julianne is collecting used stamps for the Sisters of St Joseph Peruvian mission. These are put with collections from many other schools and parishes, and sold at auctions. Over $20,000 gets raised each year. Please leave in the box at the front office.
To read more, see: https://www.marymackilloptoday.org.au/how-you-can-help/pray/stamps/
We are also seeking donations of material and scarfs that could be used for classroom prayer tables.
We will continue to work on reducing our waste and recycling our rubbish this term.
