School News

Happy Birthday

Wishing all our students a very happy birthday who celebrated their special day over the last fortnight.

18 August - Indianna G Year 4

21 August - Isabelle E Kinder

23 August - Lachlan C Year 1

25 August - Hudson P Year 2

26 August - Sadie A Year 3

27 August - Alexander R Year 2 and Charlie S Year 5

29 August - Siena B Year 2 and Alba J Year 4

NDIS INFO HUBS - Illawarra and Shoalhaven

Uniting has launched all-day Info Hubs in its Illawarra and Shoalhaven offices to ensure community members can easily access information about the NDIS and other resources. No bookings required! Potential NDIS participants will:

• Learn more about the NDIS and how to apply
• Understand your options if you do not meet NDIS eligibility criteria
• Discover how to use your NDIS plan to its full potential
• Speak with an industry expert about your NDIS or Disability-related questions

Here’s when and where to find the Info Hubs in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven:

• Where? 1/1 Burra Place, Shellharbour City Centre
• When? Every first Tuesday of the month
• What time? From 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
   
• Where? 35 Kenny Street, Wollongong
• When? Every third Wednesday of the month
• What time? From 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
  
   
• Where? Level 2b, 57 Graham Street, Nowra
• When? Every second Tuesday of the month
• What time? From 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

Uniting has also produced a number of very practical Resources on its Uniting LAC Website.

Maths Cafe No.1

Thank you to the many parents and grandparents who attended St Joseph's first Maths Cafe. If you were unable to make it, lookout for Maths Cafe No.2 date to be determined. Please find attached a copy of the powerpoint presentation in PDF, Game ideas and instructions and the links within the powerpoint found below. Please feel free to contact me for any clarifications or to discuss any of the games or links.

Fabiola Walls

Literacy and Numeracy Support Teacher

Stage 3 Speech Finals

The St Joseph's finals for the Stage 3 speeches will take place on Monday September 16 at 10am in the school hall. One finalist from Year 5 and one from Year 6  will be selected. 

They will then proceed to the South Eastern Regional Competition Friday 25 October at St Therese, West Wollongong. 

2024 Issue 6 Book Club

Students received our Book Club Issue 6, 2024 today.  Issue 6 will close Friday 13 September. 

Books will be delivered in the week beginning Monday 23rd September. 

When do students go into summer uniform?

Students change from winter to summer uniform this Monday 2 September, 2024. 

Parents may use their discretion as to which uniform their child/ren wear up until Friday, 13 September should the weather be too cold.

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.

Smart Watches

We ask that students do not wear Smart Watches to school. Our definition of a Smart Watch is one that can take photos, videos, make calls etc. We understand that often these watches are on 'Classroom Mode' or something similar, however this is becoming very difficult to monitor. We ask that Smart Watches be kept in school bags throughout the school day. Thank you for your anticipated understanding and support of this.

Library News

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

Sports News

Sports Uniform Days - Term 3

Due to our Gymnastics program taking place for K-3 on Tuesday during Wks 6, 7, 8 & 9 there have been some changes to sports days. Students are required to wear their sports uniform for the following days.

Soccer Gala Day 2024

This year, our Soccer Gala Day was structured a little differently to previous years. Rather than the Juniors and Seniors being at separate venues, they were both able to play at Ocean Park Woonona on Friday, 23 August. Due to the growth of this event, a Diocesan decision was made to increase the number of playing venues. This decision allowed schools the opportunity to send more teams in each division. As a result, we were able to offer a larger number of SJB students from years 3 to 6, the opportunity to participate. St Joseph’s, along with two other schools from our diocese, participated in many games throughout the day. For some of our students, it was their first soccer experience. This didn’t stop their enthusiasm and willingness to get in and have a go. 

We were very blessed with glorious weather on the day, and the students who attended represented St Joseph’s in the best way possible, giving their all and playing with good sportsmanship. It was wonderful to see so many of our students enjoying the day and having fun, which is what it’s all about!

Many thanks go to the teachers who helped to prepare the students and to the parent volunteers who managed teams so well on the day. Your support was greatly appreciated, and we couldn’t have achieved success these days without you! We are also very grateful to the Holy Spirit College students and teachers who refereed the games and to Woonona FC for the facilities. This was a wonderful community day aligned with the gala day philosophy of students enjoying physical activity for the intrinsic benefits, being a part of a team and developing skills in a positive sporting environment. 

Mrs Brooks & Mrs Greenwood 

Soccer Gala Day Coordinators

South Coast Regional Athletics Carnival 

It was a great day at Beaton Park for the primary athletics selection trials on Tuesday, August 20. The sun was shining, and all SJB athletes were competitive, with many achieving outstanding results. Thank you to the parents and carers who supported our competitors. The trials aimed to select the top 2 students in each event (including relays) to be part of the Wollongong Diocesan team for the MacKillop trials in Homebush in September. 

We proudly announce the students who placed 1st or 2nd in their event(s). These students will be representing not only SJB but also the Wollongong Diocese at the MacKillop trials. We wish them the very best of luck in their upcoming endeavours. 

Kylie Grose & Christine Smith 

Sport Co-Ordinators 

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:

Manage impulsivity! This is when I think before I do: 

Should I be talking? Have I followed an instruction? Am I raising my hand and waiting for my name to be called? Am I using respectful body language?