News & Notices

Infants Excursion information

Dear Parents and Carers,

This year, we are excited to announce that our Infants Excursion will be to Pilliga Pottery, on Friday, 23 June.

For further information, and to accept/deny attendance, 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 Friday 16 June.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

Athletics Carnival information

Dear Parents and Carers,

All students will participate in our upcoming Athletics Carnival on Friday 28 July at Cook Oval.

This year, we will be holding the High Jump event a week beforehand at school on Thursday, 20 July. All other events will be held at Cook Oval. Please note that students aged 8 years and older will have the opportunity of gaining selection to represent our school at the ADPSC Athletics on 18 August in Tamworth.

Students will be required to be transported to Cook Oval by 8:50 am (supervision starts at 8:30 am) and collected by 3 pm. Forest Coach Lines will also transport students who usually take the bus to and from Cook Oval. This is an all-day event.

Students are required to wear their sports uniform (for both days), and are allowed to wear house colours at Cook Oval events. Please pack a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, snacks and lunch. Parents are welcome to attend.

Please note that if you are unsure about which sporting house your child is in, St Josephs (blue) or St Andrews (red), this can be found on their profile via Compass (by selecting/tapping their photo)

Minor = 5, 6 and 7-year-olds in 2023

Junior = 8, 9, 10 years old in 2023

11yrs = 11 years old in 2023

Senior = 12 or 13 years old in 2023

Minors will participate in the following events:

50 m
100 m
High Jump
Long Jump
Novelty Games

Juniors/11 yrs/Seniors will participate in the following events:

100 m
200 m
800 m
1500 m (will commence at 8:30 am before the races on Friday 28 July. Nomination required upon consent)
Relay (top four in Boys and Girls Junior & Senior 100 m divisions)
High Jump
Long Jump
Shot Put
Discus

A track and field events timetable, as well as the schedule for High Jump held at school, will be communicated in the coming weeks.

As always, an event like this cannot be run successfully without the assistance of helpers. If you are able to volunteer to help out on the day as a timekeeper or with Discus, Long Jump or Shot Put (which would be greatly appreciated!), please go to bit.ly/43RsrVo. An invite will be sent to you via Compass closer to the date to confirm.

All volunteers will be provided with free Morning Tea and Lunch.

For further information and to accept/deny the 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, 19 July.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

Canberra Excursion information

Dear Parents and Carers,

This year, students in Stage 3 are offered the opportunity to travel to Canberra from Monday 28 August to Friday 1 September.

The programme has been organised and will provide your child with the opportunity to take part in various fun and exciting educational activities that will enhance their knowledge and skills.

Highlights include Parliament House, The Mint, The Australian, War Memorial, Electoral Commission Education Centre, Questacon, The Canberra Zoo and Aquarium.

A finalised itinerary will be communicated in the coming weeks. A detailed packing list is attached below and is also available to view via Event Resources in Compass.

A Parent Information Night will be held on Tuesday 20 June, starting at 5:30 pm in the Stage 3 classroom. All parents are encouraged to attend, however, if you are unable to make it, the presentation will be communicated via Compass the next day.

Please note that the cost of this excursion was included in your child’s annual school fees, communicated at the start of the year. The event has been subsidised by the school and also the school’s P&F.

For further information and to accept/deny attendance, 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 Friday 28 July.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

We are all looking forward to this excursion and hope to gain a lot from the experience.

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.

Canteen Guide for Parents.pdf

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