St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Handbook

2024 Bus Timetable (Premier Charters)

PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning)

Ask your child about the weekly focus for students.

This week's focus:

Be Respectful - Our actions impact others!

Happy Birthday

We wish the following students a very happy birthday who celebrate their special day during the week.

7 March - Airlie G Kinder, Pippi S Year 3, Owen O Year 6 and Zachary B Year 6

8 March - Marcelo A Year 2, Monte Q Year 3, Zaphie S Year 6

9 March - Allegra B Year 1

12 March - Jack E Year 2, Isabella B Year 3

13 March - Taj A Year 4

14 March - Jax VG Year 1

The Fathering Project - TONIGHT

Our next Dads Group catch-up is tonight, Thursday 7 March at the Woonona Bulli RSL at 6:30pm in the Main Lounge area.

Dads can contact me (Benn Lim) on 041 99 66 000 if they can't find us.

Parent Talk Newsletter

Parent Talk newsletter aims to provide parents and carers with relevant and timely information about parenting, education, wellbeing, upcoming Council of Catholic School Parents (CCSP) events and webinars for parents, and significant Catholic news and events.

The Council of Catholic School Parents NSW/ACT represents all parents and carers of students in our Catholic schools. We value and promote the critical role that parents play in the education of their children, and provide leadership, advocacy and support for parents and carers of children in almost 600 Catholic schools. Parents and carers are invited to subscribe to CCSP’s Parent Talk newsletter to receive future editions and keep up to date with how our Council supports Catholic school parents to support their children’s wellbeing, faith journey and academic outcomes. Click here to subscribe.

The Council of Catholic School Parents NSW/ACT is conducting a survey to gauge parental involvement in their child's school including their learning. They are looking to receive feedback on areas that are really important to parents. Participants have the option to receive a 2024 Faith Diary as a token of appreciation by providing their name, address, and mobile phone number at the end of the survey.

The survey link is provided: CCSP Survey.

Get ready for The Big Vegie Crunch!

On Thursday 21 March at 10am our school will be joining hundreds of schools across NSW to break the record for the most students crunching vegetables simultaneously.

But we need your help to make it a success!

On Thursday 21 March, please pack your child a container of vegetables (not fruit this time) for them to crunch on.

Need some ideas?

carrot, celery, cucumber – cut into sticks or left whole
capsicum – cut into sticks or wedges
corn – raw baby corn spears or a cooked corn cob
broccoli or cauliflower florets - raw or lightly cooked to keep their crunch
tomatoes – small cherry tomatoes or a large tomato that can be eaten like an apple
beans or snow peas - raw or lightly cooked to keep their crunch
mushrooms – sliced or left whole
if fresh veg isn’t possible, try canned or frozen vegetables instead

Mathematics

4M Mathematicians have been exploring subtraction through the use of base 10 blocks. The eager students have been learning how to subtract 2 digit numbers such as 43-19 = and 63-16 =

Before students learn the formal algorithm they must gain a solid understanding of subtraction using concrete materials. Using the base 10 blocks allows the students to make connections between place value and subtraction. 4M have also been learning about the inverse operation between addition and subtraction. Thanks for letting me visit 4M!

Mrs Walls

Mathematics

Book Club - 2024 Issue 2

Students received our Book Club 2024 Issue 2 this week. Issue 2 will close Thursday 28 March 2024.

Books will be delivered to students in the week commencing 8 April (it may be sooner than this, but with the Easter long weekend it is more likely in final week of term).

10c containers wanted!!!

My project compassion initiative is to collect empty 10c containers from the canteen or home. The money gained from cashing them in is going toward this year’s Project Commission appeal.

To make it a little more exciting, each house has its own bin to place its empty 10c containers in. Located near the pump house.

The house that donates the most empty 10c containers (from home or school) receives bonus tokens to go toward their term tally.

Poppers, plastic bottles, aluminium cans but No Glass Bottles please. This will keep everyone safe.

Get donating!!!

By Grace M

ACTION REQUIRED - Online Forms & 2024 Parent Input Forms

Please ensure the forms below have been completed. These are compulsory form that all parents need to complete via the COMPASS Parent Portal through Insights.

2024 CEDoW Consent for the use of student’s image and/or work
2024 CEDoW Acceptable Use of Technology
2024 Local Excursion and Incursion Consent

Please read the attached Parent Guide on how to access this forms.

Kindergarten Parent/Carers Welcome Evening - NEW DATE - 13 MARCH 2024

Please note that due to the extreme weather today, we will be postponing tonight's Kindergarten Parent Welcome Night.

The new date of this event will be Wednesday 13 March 2024 from 6.00pm-8.00pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause. If you are able to attend the new date, please complete the google form via the link below:

NAPLAN 2024

This year our Year 3 and 5 students will sit NAPLAN from 13 March 2024.

Information in regards to NAPLAN 2024 Parent and Carers Information has been sent out through COMPASS earlier this week.

Students will sit the test on the dates below

Writing	Wednesday 13 March
Reading	Thursday 14 March
Conventions of Language	Wednesday 20 March
Numeracy	Thursday 21 March

2024 Open Day - Tuesday 12 March

If you are considering enrolling your child at St Joseph's you are very welcome to join us on Tuesday 12 March 2024 between 9:30-10:30am.

Come and meet the principal and staff.

Contact the school either on 42831111 or at info@sjbdow.catholic.edu.aufor more information.

PARENT ACTION: If you know anyone considering enrolment for their child at St Joseph's please let them know about our school tours.

Library News

Premier Reading Challenge

Our SJB Premier Reading Challenge has begun.

In 2024 St Joseph's will be running a school wide challenge. All students will participate.

Kinder-Year 2 books will be lodged by Mrs Pirie. Years 3-6 students will log books they have read, both class reading and home reading will be included, during library lessons

Sports News

Sports Uniform Days - Term 1

Students are required to wear sports uniform as outlined below.

Please be advised that students will be required to wear their sports uniform the following days.

Year	Days required to wear sports uniform
Kindergarten	Wednesday & Friday
Year 1	Monday & Wednesday
Year 2	Tuesday & Thursday
Year 3	Tuesday & Friday
Year 4	Thursday & Friday
Year 5	Tuesday & Friday
Year 6	Tuesday & Friday

South Coast Swimming Carnival 2024

Congratulations to our SJB Swimming Squad who competed at Corrimal Pool on Tuesday 5 March 2024.

SJB South Coast Swimming Representative Squad

Sadie J, Nash H, Chelsea L, Elle M, Ned S, Jack E, Arlo B, Isla J, Lucas M, Lachlan M, Alba J, Zoe C, Hamish B, Archer T, Rosalind K, Abigail C, Saul O, Sophie P, Owen O, Harry S, Mia R, Grace M, Pria M, Madeline B, Taj C, Molly P, James R, Bianca S

The representative students from St Joseph’s were blessed with perfect weather conditions for a day full of action in the pool! The students represented our school exceptionally well showing great determination and team spirit throughout the day. The team results were outstanding with the boys being awarded the Overall Winning Boys team and the girls placing 2nd out of the overall girls team points. Collectively our school team was awarded Overall Champion South Coast School for 2024! What an achievement!!! They certainly did themselves and our school proud. Thank you to Mrs Brooks who supported and managed the team on the day. Another thank you to parents and friends for their support and a special thank you to Mrs Barlow for time keeping and Mr & Mrs Hawkins for transporting the shade tent. The students were also very well supported and prepared by Mrs Grose in the lead up to the carnival.

Age Champions

The following students were recognised on the day for their outstanding swimming achievements.

Sadie J who was awarded 1st place overall in the Senior Girls point score.

Owen O who was awarded 3rd place overall in the Senior Boys point score.

Nash H who was awarded 1st place overall in the 11yrs Boys point score.

Hamish B who was awarded 1st place overall in the Junior Boys point score.

New South Coast Records

Congratulations to Nash H for breaking a South Coast record in the 50m Breaststroke!

A testament to his talent in the pool! Well done Nash!

Selection Trials

Students on the day who placed in the top 4 in each category are being invited to compete at the Selection Trials next Monday 11 March. We wish the following students the best of luck for the Selection Trials, along with 3 of our relay teams:

Junior Boys	Hamish B, Archer T, James R, Lucas M
Senior Girls	Sadie J, Sophie P, Bianca S, Molly P
Senior Boys	Owen O, Harry S, Taj C, Nash H

Sadie J, Nash H, Chelsea L, Arlo B, Isla J, Hamish B, Archer T, Saul O, Sophie P, Owen O, Harry S, Rosalind K

Multiclass Sporting Pathways & Opportunities

Multiclass Sporting Pathways & Opportunities are available for students who meet the criteria and wish to pursue this pathway. Students are welcome to participate in the school sporting carnivals and Diocesan carnivals without classification. However, to progress through the pathways in the multiclass categories to the MacKillop and PSSA levels, athletic classification is required.

We have put together an information sheet with some resource links in this attachment.

Diocesan Hockey Trials

Congratulations to Xavier M and Astin K who were selected in the Diocesan Hockey Team and will compete in the MacKillop Trials at Canberra in September.

We wish Xavier and Astin all the best of luck!

Diocesan Soccer Trials

Congratulations to Mikayla K and Lorelei G who were selected in the Diocesan Soccer Team this week. We wish the girls the best of luck as they compete in the MacKillop Trials later in Goulburn this May.

Well done!

Whole School Carnival K-6

We look forward to our whole school Cross-Country carnival which will be held in Term 1 on Wednesday 27 March 2024. Please save the date to spectate, support and/or act as a carnival official!

Please complete the online COMPASS permission for your child/ren. Course maps are located in the "Resource tab of this event".

Canteen

Open Monday to Friday for recess and lunch.

Cash purchases for snacks and drinks can be made at recess and lunchtime. Snacks and drinks can also be ordered via the new platform FlexiSchools.

FRIENDLY REMINDER: PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHANGE YOUR CHILD/S CLASS TO REFLECT THEIR CLASS FOR 2024

Lunch orders

Orders for lunch can only be made through Flexischools. Please note that orders close at 9.15am daily. Orders cannot be placed after this time.

Flexischool Parent Support Line - 1300 361 769 (Hours: 7.00am-12.00 noon)

Catholic Care

OOSH, Out of School Hours care at St Joseph's

Email: bullioosh@catholiccare.dow.org.au

Mobile: 0437 713 067

Booking Information

Enrolment Form

CatholicCare Website

Service hours

Before School Care

7:00am – 8:30am

After School Care

2:45pm – 6:00pm

If you require the use of OOSH for your child/ren you need to be enrolled in the service prior to commencing.

Casual bookings

If your child already uses the service and you require a casual booking please do this via the Xplor app.

Before School Care: Bookings are to be made no later than 5:30 pm the night before

After School Care: Bookings are to be made no later than 9:00 am that morning

Casual booking must be made as per the times above to ensure enough staff. If notice is not provided within these time frames and the service does not have sufficient staff your child/ren will be sent to the office for collection. This is something that we all wish to avoid, so please keep in mind the time frames to help support the service.

If there is an emergency and care is needed please phone and leave a message and we will see what we can do.

If you do have any questions, need clarification, or have any feedback please feel free to contact the service mobile during operating hours on 0437 713 067 or Jacinta, Team Leader – 0407 759 720.

Strengthening Relationships

Community Notices

LOWES - 20% Off Everything - 6- 8 March

PCYC Bulli April School Holiday Program

Holy Spirit College

Family Matters

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