Term 4, Week 7
Christmas Concert
Friday, 25 NovembeR
Doors open at 4.45pm
for a 5pm start
Kununurra Leisure Centre
Principal's Piece
Dear Parents and Carers
It has been lovely to see that the rain has started; not so enjoyable that it arrives right on home time! We ask that everyone take more time during wet weather pick ups as the rain makes it just a little more dangerous on the roads. Thank you for your consideration.
Excitement is building this week as we prepare for our Christmas Concert. While this year's event will be quite different to previous ones, the children are looking forward to performing for you.
This week, we have received some exciting news about the work that our Pre-Primary students have been doing this year as part of the LAPS program that is supported by Guumbirr, Waardi, Monash University and the Australian Government.
Recently the LAPS (Language Acquisition for Pre-primary Students) Program for 2022 concluded, with our students ranking among the best in the Kimberley. Congratulations to the children on their efforts and a huge thank you to the staff in our Pre-Primary class - your work is fantastic. More information will be shared with our community about the LAPS successes in the coming weeks.
Earlier this week, I heard some terrific feedback about our Mini Vinnies students. They've been working hard to prepare hampers for those in need and while out and about purchasing food with Sr Julianne, they took the time to explain what they were doing and why to members of the public. It is always great to hear positive feedback about St Joseph's efforts to support our wider community, so congratulations to our Team Mini Vinnies!
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.
Thank you to those families who have finalised their school fees for 2022. If your family has not done so, please finalise these accounts before the end of face-to-face learning for this year.
We have worked with CEWA to review fees for 2023 and I believe we have achieved a great result. Please see below for further information.
If your family has a little one starting Kindy, please make contact with us so that we can save a space for them and complete enrolment forms etc.
The next in our series of teasers for the 2023 St Patrick's Quiz night is about the Federal capital of Australia.
"Why was Canberra chosen as Australia's capital city?"
The answer to last week's question:
"The King's representative is known as the Governor General - who is the current Governor General of Australia?"
is
"His Excellency General the Honourable David John Hurley AC DSC (Retd)."
A small reflection from Winnie the Pooh:
“If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.”
~ A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
Go well this week.
Miss Therese
Principal
Christmas Concert Rehearsals
Friday's Merit Award Winners - well done!
Preparing for Christmas in Pre-Primary!
Cake Stall
A massive thank you to the many parents who contributed cakes, fridges and an extra pair of hands towards the Kununurra Christmas Markets Cake Stall last Saturday. We are so lucky to be part of an event that promotes Kununurra culture, spreads the good news of St Joseph’s school and raises some much needed funds. A huge thank you goes out to Sarah Masters for her amazing face painting skills, which kept a constant line of happy faces buzzing around our table of delicious cakes. A big thank you to Sister Julianne, Ashlee Speirs and Steve Italiano who came along to help run the stall. We made a fantastic $420 for Mini Vinnies!
Shaun Joseph
Assistant Principal
Metal baking dish left over from the Christmas Markets Cake Stall -
please collect from the office
Year 3 News
The end of our amazing year is approaching and our not-so-little Year 3 class has bloomed, not only in height, but within themselves as little people with more wisdom, knowledge, courage and inner growth.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Miss Elle for her dedication, integrity and commitment as a truly outstanding teacher and colleague, as well as being a beautiful friend. Thank you to my Year 3 class for giving us a year filled with some challenges that we managed to overcome, but more so with loads of fun, laughter and joy. I have missed the last couple of Christmas Concert dress rehearsals, but I am blessed to be back for your final one and the performance on Friday night. I can’t wait to watch you glow and show off your moves at the concert!
I wish you and your family a truly blessed Christmas and a safe holiday. All the best for next year. Keep up your good work and never stop striving to reach for the stars! God bless you all.
Miss Lee-lee
Year 3 Teacher Assistant
The Year 2 class has been learning about letter writing. Here they are, posting letters home.
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
Families at St Joseph’s to receive more affordable quality Catholic education
Families at St Joseph’s School will continue to benefit from high quality, Christ-centred and child-focused education in 2023.
Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) has announced that the fees parents pay at St Joseph’s will be $739 for a single child in 2023 (see attached email for information about fees for additional children). This compares to current fees of $1,137 for a single child.
The changes to school fees have come about as a result of changes to the overall funding for Catholic schools in Western Australia. Our school and CEWA are able to utilise a greater level of data to inform how we determine fees in a way that better matches our school and community’s unique context.
I hope families will welcome this news as indicative of our school’s commitment to meeting the needs of the Kununurra community we serve. The reduction in fees has been impacted by changes to the Federal Government’s funding model, which is now based on the parent community’s Direct Measure of Income (DMI). We are strongly committed to delivering the highest quality education alongside all our other current programmes offered in 2023 and beyond.
The change in fees is a strong sign of Catholic education’s continued place as the best value for money education option for young people in Western Australia.
Miss Therese
Principal
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.
