Term 4, Week 2
Principal's Piece
Dear Parents and Carers
We are having another busy week, both in the classroom and in our wider community.
It is great to see the children working on our B.O.A.B.S thinking:
- Be respectful
- fOllow directions
- Act safely
- Be responsible
- Strong learners
While we don't always get everything right, it is good to see the children working on being more aware of what choices they need to make during the day.
On Tuesday morning, we were represented at the official opening of the Kununurra Water Playground. Both the Minister for Sport and Recreation, the Hon David Templeman, and our local member, Ms Divina D'Anna, were on hand for the opening. Our children represented themselves and our school well and enjoyed the chance to spend some time using the facilities.
On Tuesday morning a small group of Mini Vinnies provided assistance at the Telethon 4 Kids event at the Ewin Centre. Again, it is great to see our students providing support and participating in various community events.
Years 3-6 have worked with the team from Parks & Wildlife to learn some more about the behaviours of animals during the wet season and how to ensure that we keep ourselves safe.
Staff are also continuing to work on their own learning; with Sophie Keefe from CEWA Broome, we spent time last week discovering how to incorporate technology into regular class activities. She worked with classes to complete activities that make us great users of technology.
Preparations are also underway for our end of year events; more information will be forwarded to you in the coming days.
Thank you to all the families who have paid off their school fees or who have organised a payment plan. If you are yet to do so, please come and talk to us in the front office. If you are experiencing financial hardship and unable to pay your school fees, please come and speak directly with me.
Unfortunately, due to the rising costs of food and fuel, we had have to increase slightly the cost of some of our Canteen items. Please see below for our new Canteen menu.
We are celebrating Mass at school on All Saints Day, November 1st, at 8:30am in the Library. Parents and family are welcome to join us for this celebration.
All Souls Day, November 2nd, will be remembered with a Mass at 5:00pm at the Cemetery with Fr Joel.
Go well this week.
Miss Therese
Principal
Season of Creation Prayer
Loving God
You created us to live with the birds of the air, animals of the land and sea, trees, flowers, plants and our brothers and sisters around the world.
Open our minds, touch our hearts and guide us in ways of care and concern for all you have gifted us.
We ask this in your name
Amen
P&F Meeting
This Thursday, 20th October, the P&F are meeting at St Joseph's School to select key members for 2023 and commence planning for events next year. The P&F is a committed team of parents who want to support St Joseph's with the exciting events that happen throughout the school year. The team is looking for more people to join us. Please come along to our meeting this Thursday at 4pm and be part of our fantastic team.
Shaun Joseph
Assistant Principal
Kununurra Water Playground
We were very excited this week when a number of our students attended the official opening of the Kununurra Water Playground. Over Week 1 of Term 4, teachers and leadership kept a close eye out for those students who consistently followed our school BOABS in order to be selected. The students were extremely well behaved, upholding our school values while having a fun time in the water. A big thank you to the Shire of Wyndham/East Kimberley for organising the event and inviting St Joseph's students to participate.
Never See a Need Without Doing Something About it...
This week, Neighbourhood House held a morning tea fundraiser for Telethon. It was both exciting and a privilege to have a number of our Year 5/6 students assist with this event. A big thank you to Shelley Cooper and Sister Julianne for helping with the organisation and to our students attending. Mary MacKillop said, "Never see a need without doing something about it." Here at St Joseph's, we want all our staff and students to help out those less fortunate than ourselves. Being involved in these events is just one way we can do just that.
The Naplan results for 2022 have arrived at St Joseph's school and are ready for collection from the front office. Please take the time to have a look at all the information provided to better understand your child's results. As always if you have any queries, please contact the school and speak to Shaun Joseph.
Swimming Program Cancellation
Unfortunately we have had to cancel the Term 4 swimming program, as we are not able to staff it in a way that is safe for the students and staff. Additionally, due to unforeseen staffing changes in Term 4, this decision has been made to minimise disruption across the entire school. We apologise for these changes. We have put plans in place for the program to recommence in Term 1 of 2023.
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
~ Term 4 Parent Planner ~
WANTED
Empty 1kg Milo and coffee tins with a lid.
Please give to Miss Judith or drop off at the office.
Thank you.
MacqLit
We are very excited that Miss Lena has joined our MacqLit team, so we can continue the amazing literacy program for our students who require the most support. We pleased that one whole group has now finished and re-entered the regular classroom curriculum. We are proud of our students, who have worked hard on improving their reading skills over the year, and look forward to everyone moving to the next level by the end of Term 4.
If you would like to talk about how your child is progressing in MacqLit, please contact the school and speak to Shaun Joseph.
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
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 - 9 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.
