School News
PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning)
Whole School Expectation- Weekly Focus for Students
Be Respectful! Walk quietly around the school during learning time.
Individually and whole class!
Happy Birthday
6 November: Asby S Yr1
7 November: Jagger G Yr1 & Ruben D Yr6
8 November: Mya C Kinder & Kirby G Kinder
10 November: Lucy K Yr6
11 November: Cruz F Kinder & Noah P Yr1
ENROLMENTS: K-6 places now available for 2022
We have places in every grade for new students in 2022. If you know anyone thinking about enrolling their child please ask them to contact Mrs Charadia or direct them to find the enrolment form and information on the school website.
Formation of Classes for 2022
All requests regarding a child’s placement for 2022 classes should be made in writing and addressed to the Principal, Mrs Charadia, by tomorrow, Friday 12 November. Parents are asked not to make verbal requests of teachers as Mrs Charadia may not be aware of them.
The formation of classes is a complex process and while parental requests are considered, there is never a guarantee that they will be granted. If you plan to make a request, particularly about your child being placed within a friendship group, please be aware that there may be circumstances surrounding such requests that prevent them from being granted.
Last Day of 2021 School Year
The last day of the school year for students is Tuesday 14 December.
University of Wollongong - Learning Labs
The University of Wollongong invites your students to LITTLE and EARLY LEARNING LABS, an academic and creative arts enrichment holiday program. We are targeting students from Year 1 to 6 who are passionate, self-motivated and curious learners.
| Little Learning Labs (Years 1 and 2) | 10-12 January 2022 |
| Early Learning Labs (Years 3-6) | 17 - 21 January 2022 |
Venue: University of Wollongong (Wollongong campus only)
Applications close: Wednesday 17 November 2021
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Students can be encouraged to apply by their school, classroom teacher, subject specialist teachers from school or out-of-school or by their parents. If a school-based professional is identifying a potential student, please supply them with a Teacher Nomination Letter
- Parents/Guardians visit our website and read the full list of workshops available by scrolling to the “Workshop Descriptions” section.
- Students apply for workshops that are within their current year (ie. Year 4 students in 2021 will apply for the Early Learning Labs- Year 3 & 4). In exceptional circumstances, we are willing to review applicants who would like to try a more challenging workshop.
- Parents/Guardians (or school if parent/guardian is unable to) fill out the online application form.
- This is an academic and creative arts enrichment program designed for students who are motivated and passionate learners and performing excellently in their area of interest. First-time applicants are required to demonstrate their suitability for the program. One piece of supporting documentation is required (see 'Supporting Documentation' section on website). Please note that the Teacher Nomination Letter can be used as a supporting document.
- Learning Labs is registered as COVID-Safe and follows the guidelines set out by the NSW Government here.
CREATIVE KIDS PROVIDER
Learning Labs can now accept Creative Kids vouchers. Workshops that apply for Creative Kids vouchers are identified on our website in the workshop descriptions.
Please know that applications are now open, and workshops fill very quickly.
We will also have several sponsorship places available for students who identify as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or students experiencing financial difficulty.
Book Club - Issue 7 2021 - NOW CLOSED
Students have now received our Book Club Issue 7, 2021.
Issue 7 is now closed.
Books will be delivered in the week beginning 21 November 2021.
ICAS 2021 Sitting Dates
For those who entered their child/ren into the ICAS Assessments earlier this year, the new sitting dates are listed below and will be held during class.
| ICAS 2021 Sitting Dates | |
|---|---|
| Week 7 | |
| Monday 15 November | Mathematics |
| Tuesday 16 November | Spelling |
2022 School Student Travel
Applications for student travel in 2022 are now open. From October 2021, information on the School Student Transport Scheme and the School Portal will be available via Transport for NSW.
Students who need a School Opal card or travel pass for 2022 can apply now. Parents/students will need to submit a new application if they are applying for a school travel pass for the first time, or if they are requesting an additional travel entitlement as a result of a new shared parental responsibility situation.
Students who change address, school, campus location, or who have repeated a year or received an expiry notification from Transport for NSW for their school travel entitlement should renew or update their details before the end of term 4. This will ensure that schools can endorse applications and current entitlements are updated and remain valid. School Opal cardholders will have the changes applied to their existing card.
Students who have an entitlement approved under a medical condition that is due to expire will receive a notification advising them to re-apply.
Term Bus Pass holders will also receive a notification to re-apply.
Students in the Opal network applying for an Opal card (including a Term Bus Pass) for the first time will receive their Student Opal card at their nominated postal address. Cards will be mailed out from January 2022.
Students living in rural and regional areas should receive their travel pass at the start of the new school year from their nominated transport operator.
Have you purchased your 2021 SJB Yearbook? ORDER NOW DON'T MISS OUT!
Orders are closing to purchase our SJB 2021 School Year Book.
To purchase your copy we will be using our online Canteen system QuickCliq under 'EVENTS'.
Order your copy by clicking the link below: