Term 3, Week 9
Principal's Piece
Dear Parents/Carers,
This week we have welcomed St Norbert’s College students and teachers back to our school. We have enjoyed welcoming them into our school community and we have especially enjoyed the extra help in the classrooms. We are very happy to host their annual trips up north so thanks for coming once again St Norbert’s.
Child Protection Week was celebrated from the 7th to 13th of September and to coincide with this the Church has a focus on Safeguarding within the Parishes from the 4th – 10th September. The theme for this year is “Every child needs a Fair Go”. Our Church along with all Catholic Churches in Australia adopt and adhere to the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. The standards apply to all parishes, ministries and agencies under the jurisdiction of the Bishop. The Diocese of Broome is committed to the safety and well-being of children, youth and vulnerable people of its parishes and aims to raise awareness of our collective responsibility to safeguard and promote their welfare. Our parish safeguarding officers are Lee-Lee Morgan and Annetta Italiano. As part of promoting the parishes work with Safeguarding there was a special focus on this year’s theme at our Sunday mass. Members of the parish enjoyed finishing off our very own Kite that was decorated by each class during the previous week. The kite is now proudly on display in the Church and includes fingerprints made by all our students. Check it out next time you are at mass. Thanks to Sr Julianne for promoting this week amongst both our school and parish.
This week we have been celebrating Science Week at St Joseph’s and I would like to thank Miss Tanya for co-ordinating the events of this week. The students have enjoyed participating in the different science activities so far this week. Tuesday was known as biscuit day where stained glass windows were made and Wednesday is all about kaleidoscopes. I know all students are particularly looking forward to showcasing their Marble runs on Friday.
Emma Walker and Leigh Pindan fly to Broome this Wednesday to attend the annual Aboriginal Families As First Educators (AFAFE) Conference. They get to meet with other AFAFE staff from around the state and share ideas and resources. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional development for both of them as well as an opportunity to network with other AFAFE staff. We look forward to hearing about the conference upon their return.
Miss Deb will be taking Long Service Leave for Term 4 2022 and a further year off in 2023. Miss Deb has been employed at the school for almost 9 years and during this time she has made a massive contribution to the school community. As many of you know she is a tireless worker and has an amazing amount of energy, she also has a heart of gold and always goes out of her way to care for each of our students. She has been instrumental in developing and continuing the Mini Vinnies program which has supported so many from our school community. This is all in addition to her exceptional work in the classroom as a Teaching Assistant who always goes above and beyond to meet the needs of her students. We wish Deb and her family all the best as she embarks on a new journey. Miss Deb you will be greatly missed by all students and staff at our school, thank you for your tireless work during your time at St Joseph’s.
Please note a change in date to our final assembly for Term 3 which will now take place on Wednesday 21st September 2022 at 1.20pm in the Library. Please join us for the Pre-Primary assembly item also to farewell staff leaving at the end of this term, Deb, Matilda and Kristen.
As I am sure you are aware Thursday 22nd September has been declared a public holiday as a day of mourning in respect to the Queen. As such there will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday 22nd September.
Enjoy the rest of your week!
Miss Gabby
Principal
P&F update
Last week the P&F met together at St Joseph's and had the wonderful opportunity to have a look at the gardening program being led by Mandy Milburn here at the school. This is a very exciting project, and the P&F are keen to plan and assist with this fantastic work moving forward in any way they can. As we move into Term 4 the P&F are excited to be supporting some exciting events including the planning of 2023 Quiz night. Unfortunately, the St Joseph's Quiz night didn't run in 2022 due to COVID restrictions, but we look forward to 2023 with great enthusiasm.
The P&F are a dedicated group of parents and friends from our St Joseph community that are keen to have more members join the team. If you love what's happening here at the school and have been looking for a way to become more involved, please come to the next meeting in Week 2 of Term 4 on Thursday, the 20thof October. The P&F will be looking to select some key members in our next meeting as we head into 2023.
We look forward to seeing you all there.
Chaplain update:
During term 3 we have been implementing the ‘Seasons of Growth’ program with some of our year 2 and 5/6 students. It has been wonderful to see each one keenly interested in the weekly well-being classes and building their self-knowledge over the 8-week period.
Students have participated in a wide range of activities including group discussions, art/craft, stories, journaling and guided reflection. All are looking forward to the last class this week and the special celebration at the end of term.
Also, during week eight, the student councilors and faction leaders were privileged to have two special leadership development classes organized by ‘Youth With A Mission’ (Broome). Students, through shared discourse and the performance of challenging activities, learnt of the qualities that make a good leader and how to 'bravely' prepare for transition in life (such as high school).
Thank you for your prayers for the children and their programs over this school term.
Look forward to seeing you in term 4
Jamie (Chaplain)
Year 2 - Miss Sophie
We have enjoyed looking at lots of different types of creepy and endangered creatures in Year Two this term. We have learnt many new words to assist us with our learning such as invertebrates, carnivores, mammals, predators and prey. Some animals we have enjoyed learning about have included; Polar Bears, Tarantulas, Hammerhead Sharks and Box Jellyfish.
Each week when we look at our new endangered animal, we read a new fiction book with our focus animal as the main character. We have had lots of laughs reading Clark the Shark – a shark who is learning to “keep his cool at school”, Peanut Butter and Jellyfish – who love going on adventures in the ocean but are trying to navigate their way around a grumpy Crabby, and Bin Chicken (we now love watching the bin chickens walking around school). We have been super excited to introduce a new class pet; some Sea Monkey’s! and we can’t wait to see what they will look like once they grow.
Here are some interesting facts that the Year Two students have learnt:
“If Hammerhead Sharks run out of food, they eat their babies” - Janette
“Polar Bears babies are called cubs” - Indiana
“A tarantula puts his fangs into its prey which turns it into liquid and then it sucks the insides out” - Hugo S
“Hammerhead Sharks get up to 6 metres long and their favourite food is stingrays” - Hunter
“Box Jellyfish tentacles can get up to 3 meters long and they have the most poisonous venom in the world and they are shaped as a box” - Joffrey
“Box Jellyfish have 24 eyes and they have long tentacles and they are invertebrates with no bones and they have a bell” - Kyanna
“Box Jellyfish only live from 9-12 months” - Shania
“Box Jellyfish tentacles can grow up to 3 metres long” – Hugo B
“Tarantulas have eight hairy legs” – Rose-Elle
“Polar Bears can get up to 3 metres tall when standing up” - Finnley
“When Box Jellyfish are in the water, they look invisible, they can be light blue or see through” - Zoe
“Jellyfish survive in water” - Memphis
“Hammerhead Sharks can get up to 6 metres long and when they have babies sometimes, they eat them” - Edna
The Naplan results for 2022 have arrived at St Joseph's school and are ready for distribution as of next Monday the 19th of September from your classroom teacher. Please take the time to have a look at all the information provided to better understand your child's results. If you have not received your child's 2022 Naplan results after Monday the 19th please contact the school to make a time for your results to be picked up. As always if you have any queries, please contact the school and speak to Shaun Joseph.
~ 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.
