News & Notices
Cross Country
This is a reminder that Cross Country Trials will be held next Wednesday, 3 May, starting at 9:15 am.
Students in Years 1- 6 will be required to be dropped off at Cook Oval from 8:30 am. Forest Coach Lines will also drop students who catch the bus off at Cook Oval. Students are required to wear their sports uniform and bring a hat, water bottle and snacks for Morning Tea. Parents and welcome to attend.
Kindergarten will be staying at school with their class teachers Mrs Teagan Lucero and Mrs Vanessa Constable, and completing their own fun run. Kindergarten students will also be required to wear their sports uniform.
At the end of the event, approx 11:30 am, a bus has been booked to return all students to school.
Only Lunch will be available to order via the school canteen on this day.
We will congratulate all students who participate in the cross country by awarding house points for both placing and participating. This an exciting prospect for another house competition! Students who do not complete the allocated kilometres will not qualify for the Diocesan level.
The age divisions and events are as follows:
We will run girls and boys together and age groups separately on the day.
Age Divisions are:
8/9 years
10 years
11 years
12 years
We will be running a 1km loop around Cook Oval.
Events:
2 kilometres : 8/9 years & 10 years.
3 kilometres: 11 years,12 years.
In the past, we have used Cross Country and 800m times to determine an entry time for the 1500m for further representative honours. This year, we will run an optional 1500m race in the early morning of the St Joseph’s Athletics Carnival.
Also, a big thank you to all those who have volunteered their time to help out on the day. All volunteers have been invited via Compass and will be contacted before the end of the week.
For further information and to access parent permission for this event, access the Events page via your child’s profile on the Compass app, or, alternatively, go to https://stjosephsweewaa-nsw.compass.education/Organise/Activities/Events/ by Wednesday, 3 May
Canteen
All Canteen orders are to be placed via the Compass app each Wednesday by 9:00 am.
The Morning Tea & Lunch Canteen Menu is available to view and order via Compass. Please find both Mobile & PC Instructions attached.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
Volunteering
This is just a reminder that, wherever possible, all volunteers must have a current Working With Children’s Check.
What will I need?
- personal details, including date and place of birth
- your original proof of identity documentation.
How do I apply?
- Visit the Service NSW website
- Select the 'Apply online' button.
- Select 'Apply for your Check'.
- Select 'Continue and apply'.
- Complete the online form, ensuring the name you enter matches your identity documents exactly.
- Visit a service centre to present your original identity documents.
What will it cost?
Applying for a Volunteer WWCC is FREE.
If you have any further questions, please contact the school office.
Kind Regards,
St Joseph's Primary
ADIG Bonus Saver
Please see the following links for further information.
Below is a link to our website to access our full terms and conditions and disclosure statement.
https://adig.com.au/our-products/
Free Webinar - Getting the Most out of Gaming
This 45-minute webinar provides families with strategies for supporting children and young people to have safe, positive experiences when playing games online. It is designed for parents and carers of children aged 7 to 14.
Tuesday 23 May 7.30 pm - 8.15 pm
Council of Catholic School Parents NSW/ACT
Narrabri Tennis Clinic
Please see the attached flyer for further information.
Nurruby WWOOSH Before School Care
Please see the following flyer from Nurruby WWOSH regarding trialling for before-school care.
