School News

Happy Birthday

Wishing all our students a very happy birthday who celebrated their special day over the school holiday period and the last week.

3 August - Sophia M Year 6

5 August - Archie S Year 5

6 August - Grace M Kinder

7 August - Hartley B Year 5 & Noah D Year 5

8 August - Alistair B Kinder, Duke M Year 4, Thomas L Year 4 & Sam R Year 6

9 August - Harper A Year 5

10 August - Taj C Year 6

13 August - Jack A Year 6

15 August - Ashleigh C Kinder, Charlie P Kinder, Isobel B Year 1 & Ossian A Year 4

16 August - Zara P Year 2 & Chloe R Year 6

Canberra Excursion 1-2 August (PACER)

Students from Year 5 have recently undertaken, an education tour of the national capital. Students were be given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage, and democracy. 

The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding of $30.00 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion. 

Meeting With Teachers

Teachers are always very happy to meet with parents to discuss students' learning, social and emotional learning and behaviour, even if this is a quick 'check in'.  We do ask however that these check-ins and conversations are pre-arranged. 

Before and after school each day, teachers are either planning, supervising students to ensure safety or preparing for the next day and cannot give the focus or attention required to respond at these times. 

If you would like to meet with a teacher please either email or call the school office. The teacher will then call the parent or reply to the email on that same day. Thank you for your support with this.

100 Days of Kindergarten

Congratulations to our Kindergarten students for completing 100 days of school! Kindergarten students celebrated this very special milestone by wearing mufti, enjoying a delicious cupcake and wearing party hats! It was a delightful opportunity to commemorate the growth that all of the students have made over this period of time. 

We are very proud!

Important Road Safety Updates 

Banners have been placed on our school gates to remind us of safe road rules around our school. Thank you to all parents for abiding by these rules for the safety of our students and the wider community.

Bullying No Way: National week of action

St Joseph’s will be participating in the Bullying No Way: National week of action on Friday 16 August 2024.

Bullying No Way is a commitment being made by thousands of schools and supporters across the country. It provides an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to bullying prevention. It gives us an opportunity to connect with students, staff and school communities to implement workable solutions to prevent bullying.

The new hero colour for the campaign is purple – symbolising peace, strength and empowerment to take a stand against bullying behaviour.

Students are welcome to wear a ‘pop of purple’ which involves wearing a purple accessory to school on Friday 16 August 2024. This may include a purple ribbon, badge, hat or socks.

The theme for this year's campaign is ‘Everyone belongs’. This theme highlights the importance of creating a sense of belonging and inclusion for students. On the day students will participate in some webinars and class activities.

For more information about Bullying No Way Week and bullying prevention, visit the Bullying No Way website.

The Fathering Project’s Handball & Hotdog Afternoon - Friday 30 August 

Please remember to RSVP to the Fathering Project’s Handball & Hotdog afternoon via Compass Event, by Friday 23 August. This fun event for fathers, father figures and their children will be held on Friday 30 August between 3.30pm and 5.30pm. 

Book Club - Issue 5 - Now Closed

Books will be delivered in the week beginning Monday 19 August 2024.

When do students go into summer uniform?

Students change from winter to summer uniform on the Monday following Father’s Day, 2 September 2024.

Parents may use their discretion as to which uniform their child/ren wear this week, and in the 2 weeks following the change-over should the weather be too cold or too hot.

Girl's School Uniform

Summer

Blue school pattern tunic, white above ankle length school socks,  black polishable leather shoes.

New Option: This option includes a navy coloured culotte (now in stock at Lowes) and a custom school blouse with a school logo (see diagram). Lowes has advised that they are confident stock of the blouse will be in store from Monday 28 September.

Sports

Navy shorts, school sports polo shirt with crest, school tracksuit (jacket and pants), white above ankle-length socks and predominantly white joggers with white laces.

Note: The sports jacket is only to be worn on sports days with the sports uniform. On very cold days it may also be worn with the summer or winter uniform but over the school sloppy-joe. The school sloppy-joe should be the first choice for warmth.

Boys School Uniform

Summer

Grey shorts (not cargo type), blue short-sleeved shirt with school logo, grey socks, black-polishable leather shoes.

Sports

Navy shorts, school sports polo shirt with crest, school tracksuit  (jacket and pants), white above ankle-length socks, joggers

Note: The sports jacket is only to be worn on sports days with the sports uniform. On very cold days it may also be worn with the summer or winter uniform but over the school sloppy-joe. The school sloppy-joe should be the first choice for warmth.

Library News

Kindergarten will borrow on Fridays and will be visiting the library on alternating Tuesdays.

Teddy Bear Sleepover

On Monday night, our teddy bears had a sleepover in the library! They got up to all sorts of things - reading, checkers, scrabble, lego, hiding, playing, borrowing and so much more!

Thankfully, all of the teddies came back to the classrooms in the morning and were able to go home with their owners on Tuesday. 

Thank you to all the students and parents for letting the bears have one night of mischief at the school!

Book Week Competitions - 19-23 August 

Please feel free to drop in your Book Week competition entries on either Friday 16 or the latest Monday 19 August 2024. They are to be taken into the hall either morning on your arrival to school.

On the day of the Book Week Parade, the parade will start promptly at 9:30am. Visitors are welcome to view the competition entries in the hall before the parade and also at the conclusion of the parade. Entry for visitors will be via the Hall gate on Park Road.

Please remember to park on the streets surrounding the school on the day of the parade, please do not park in the Anglican Church area.

Visitors are to use the toilets located in the school hall on the day of the book parade.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sports News

Sports Uniform Days - Term 3

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.

South Coast Regional Athletics Carnival 

On Tuesday 13 August, 37 students from St Joseph’s represented our school at the South Coast Regional Athletics carnival. All of the students demonstrated their amazing SJB spirit and sportspersonship as they participated in their events throughout the day. Despite the wet weather conditions all students participated with enthusiasm and positive attitudes. They were such a joy to watch as they cheered each other on and gave their all displaying respect, friendship and excellence. As a result SJB came 3rd overall! This was a fantastic team effort by the whole squad! Thank you also to our staff Miss O’Donoghue and Mrs Bailey and all the parents who supported in the lead up to the event and on the day. 

Congratulations to the following individuals who were acknowledged for their outstanding performances and point scores: 

Seventeen SJB students who finished in the top 4 of their event(s) or have been nominated in the 1500m event are now invited to compete at the Wollongong Diocese Primary Athletics Selection Trials next Tuesday 20 August at Beaton Park against students from the West within our Diocese. We wish these athletes the best of luck for this upcoming event and we know they will do their absolute best. 

Athletics Selection Trial Squad 

Indigo P, Saul O, Lani B, Molly P, Chloe M, Arlo B, Ella R, Eleanor H, Summer H, Morgan C, Owen O, Lorelei G, Cruz G, Ruby D, Carter O, Jimmy R, Tommy M.

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.

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)

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:

Words have power! 

Let’s use our words to build each other up.

‘One kind word can change someone’s entire day.’