Term 4, Week 3
Save the Date!
Christmas Concert 25 November
More information to follow
Principal's Piece
Dear Parents and Carers
We have continued to work at a busy pace this week. The children have been sharing their classwork and it is terrific to see and hear about the learning happening in classrooms.
It is encouraging that the children are getting plenty of rest at the end of the day, as this ensures they remain alert and focussed in the classroom.
As we move towards 2023, now is the time to send in enrolment forms if you have a little one who will be starting in Kindy next year. If you need forms, please call into the office. Or, if you already have a child at school, we can send the forms home with them.
Next Tuesday we will celebrate Mass for All Saints Day. This is an opportunity to pause and recognise the many saints, such as St Mary Mackillop of the Cross, St Joseph or St Patrick. Each of these people worked for the benefit of others and there are many things that we can learn from them and the work that they did.
You may be aware that the Covid regulations for Term 4 have been updated following recent changes to regulations at federal and state levels.
Please be aware that if some one in your family tests positive,
- they should isolate for 5 days
- close contacts should test daily for 5 days - and should only attend school if a negative result is recorded
- positive results should be recorded on the WA Health site and the CEWA self-reporting portal
- wear a mask and avoid large gatherings
Over the past week, a number of parents collecting their children on Ironwood Drive after school have stopped in the middle of the road crossing for their children to climb into the car. This is not a safe place to stop and call your children to your car. Parents are asked to park in the spaces available on the roadside and then children may walk to your family car.
The P & F held a very productive meeting last week. The following positions have been filled:
Chairperson: Bianca Brown
Deputy Chairperson: Mary McPhee
Secretary: Clare Smith
Treasurer: Kristy Hutchinson
Thank you to Bianca, Mary, Clare and Kristy for stepping into these roles and making such a huge contribution to our school.
The committee is already working on their first "big" event for 2023 - the St Patrick's Quiz Night, Saturday 18th March (TBC).
So, it's time to start training...It seems that the local knowledge questions are always the most challenging! Some sample questions will be included in the newsletter over the coming weeks, starting with one that tests how well you know the road signs around town:
"Name the seven destinations listed on the green and brown road signs on Victoria Hwy where it meets Messmate Drive ..."
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
All Saints Day Prayer
We give you thanks, O God, for all the saints who ever worshiped you
Whether in brush arbors or cathedrals,
Weathered wooden churches or crumbling cement meeting houses
Where your name was lifted and adored.
We give you thanks, O God, for hands lifted in praise:
Manicured hands and hands stained with grease or soil,
Strong hands and those gnarled with age
Holy hands
Used as wave offerings across the land.
We thank you, God, for hardworking saints;
Whether hard-hatted or steel-booted,
Head ragged or aproned,
Blue-collared or three-piece-suited
They left their mark on the earth for you, for us, for our children to come.
Thank you, God, for the tremendous sacrifices made by those who have gone before us.
Bless the memories of your saints, God.
May we learn how to walk wisely from their examples of faith, dedication, worship, and love.
Amen
Next P&F Meeting
Thursday,
10 November
4pm in the Library
Please come along and help us start planning our fundraising activities for 2023.
Drama
This term the children have been memorising small sections of scripts for drama. Once these scripts have been learnt the students will move onto how to dramatise in a performance. The children have been engaging with this process with lots of excitement and are looking forward to being able to conduct a full drama during class time.
Mrs Wood
Specialist Drama Teacher
Year 4/5 News
Year 4/5 recently had a visit from the ICT expert, Miss Sophie. She instructed the us on how to make models of each student, using Minecraft. The results were amazing and some were mirror images of the students (almost!). Minecraft is such a popular game that is safe and educational for children (and adults). It is used in almost every country in the world and many schools are using Minecraft for teaching and learning. It is quite successful and children love it! you can learn everything from reading and maths to chemistry.
Mr Steve
Year 4/5 Teacher
Coin Line and Water Play
We are assembling a coin line at school this term to raise funds for Mini Vinnies that will go towards helping those in need.
Children are encouraged to collect coins, so check underneath Grandma’s sofa, cash some cans or do some chores for cash.

On a chosen day in Week 5, classes will line up their coins in the morning. Then in the afternoon, the fire truck will arrive on our school oval, and for every metre of coins, the Class will get 5 minutes of play under the water hose!
Children may choose to bring bathers, or old clothes to change into, but there will be a half-hour for them to change or dry off before going home. They are also encouraged to bring a towel. Please let your child’s teacher know if you do not wish them to participate and get wet.
We are currently confirming the date with the fire brigade for week 5…. and of course, it may be postponed if they get a call out!
The Mini Vinnies Committee
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.
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
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
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.
