School News
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L)
Take a little time to talk with your child/ren about our two focus areas for the week. They will be happy to explain what these might look and sound like at school.
Whole School Expectations
Follow staff instructions the first time.
Play in designated areas and use equipment the right way.
2020 Yearbook Orders are STILL OPEN!
Orders are now open to purchase our SJB 2020 School Year Book.
To purchase your copy use the online Canteen system QuickCliq under 'EVENTS'.
or by clicking the link below by tomorrow.
SJB Book Fair - LAST CHANCE to support our School - ENDS Sunday 8 November 2020
School Photo Day - Did you place your Order?
Last week the school participated in our annual School Photo Day. If you didn't get around to ordering your child's school photos, it's not too late!!
You may still order your child's photo until this Friday 6 November 2020.
NOTE: After this date you may still order but a late payment fee of $15 will apply
To order click on the button below and use the following code:
The code to order is LY9LKXN18
SJB 2020 Spelling Bee
This week St Joseph's held it's Junior and Senior School Spelling Bee.
Three students from each class made it into the School Spelling Bee. We would like to congratulate all of the participants for making it into the School Spelling Bee and for their amazing efforts on the day.
A B-I-G well done to the following students:
Junior Spelling Bee Champion - Alice Z
Junior Spelling Bee 2nd place - Ned S
Junior Spelling Bee 3rd place - Bianca S
Senior Spelling Bee Champion - Abi H
Senior Spelling Bee 2nd place - Xavier T
Senior Spelling Bee 3rd place - Innocent N
School Spelling Bee Awards will be handed out at this week's assembly.
20% Year 6 Muck Up/School Captains & House Captain Photos
We have been advised that Advancedlife have offered 20% off the following group photos:
- Year 6 Muck Up
- School Captains
- House Captain
You can now pre-purchase these group images at a 20% discount up until 19 November 2020 at your school's advancedorder site by clicking on the link provided.
Or visit: www.advancedlife.com.au
Online order code: VQT 5Y6 7BL
Important Information:
- These group photos can ONLY be purchased online, DO NOT return payment to your school
- Photos will be returned to your school for distribution approximately six weeks after photos are ordered.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
Learning Labs are back on at the University of Wollongong
The University of Wollongong would like to invite your students to LITTLE and EARLY LEARNING LABS, an academic enrichment holiday program. We are targeting students from Year 1 to 6 during 2020, who are passionate, self-motivated and curious learners.
| Little Learning Labs (Years 1 and 2) | 13-15 January 2021 |
| Early Learning Labs (Years 3-6) | 19 - 21 January 2021 |
Venue: University of Wollongong (Wollongong campus only)
Applications close: 9th November 2020
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 they will supply them with a Teacher Nomination Letter
- Parents/Guardians visit our website and read the full list of workshops available by scrolling to the “January workshops overview” section.
- Parents/Guardians (or school if parent/guardian is unable to) fill out the online application form.
- This is an academic 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.
Please know that workshops fill very quickly.
We will also have several sponsorship places available for students who identify as Australian Aboriginal/Torres Strait or students experiencing financial difficulty.
For further information about workshops and the application process please visit our website, or contact the Learning Labs team via email at learning-labs@uow.edu.au or phone on (02) 4221 5557.
We thank you for your continued support of Learning Labs and we hope to share our passion for providing further opportunities to your students in January!
NSW Creative Kids Vouchers may be used to assist with cost of some Learning Lab programs see link for applications.
2021 Kindergarten Enrolment Applications
Applications can be handed in at the school office, or emailed to info@sjbdow.catholic.edu.au
Happy Birthday
4 November: Alastair K Yr4
5 November: Claire H Yr6
6 November: Lucas Liu Yr1 & Ashby S Kinder
7 November: Ruben D Yr5 & Jagger G Kinder
8 November: Kirby G Yr1
10 November: Lucy K Yr5
