School News
PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning)
Whole School Expectation- Weekly Focus for Students
Be Responsible - Listening to and following instructions the first time.
Kindergarten 2023 Enrolment now open
ACTION:
Complete an enrolment form for children who will start school in 2023.
Promote enrolment to new families you may be aware of.
'Like' the enrolment information on our Facebook page
The enrolment form is available from the school office, the school website or
Download: Catholic School Enrolment Package
Feel free to contact the school office should you have any questions.
Best You Can Be
On Tuesday Stage 3 (Y5 & 6 ) were involved in the St George Illawarra Dragons 'Best You Can Be' visit. They were introduced to the 2022 Best You Can Be booklet and participated in a Social Inclusion and Diversity presentation.
Here are some student comments from the visit:
The session was exciting. We got to learn about how to be a team player and learn about ways to be healthy.
Piper S Year 5
It was fun to do activities with Kezie Apps who is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row for the St George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL Women's Premiership
Eliza S Year 5
On Tuesday, Stage Three gathered with members of the St George Illawarra football team. They introduced the Best You Can Be recourse and taught the students how to live a healthy life. There were fun activities and prizes for everyone to get involved in. The students had a great time learning how to have a better lifestyle. Captain of the female NRL team, Kezie Apps, spoke about resilience and fitness. Everyone participated in the team activities and there was even an activity called The Uluru Class Challenge which encourages everybody to strive to improve their health.
Pippa S and Addison W Year 6
Book Club Issue 2 - Closes Friday 18 March
Students received our Book Club Issue 2, 2022, last week.
Issue 2 will close Friday 18 March 2022 (Extended). Delivery date will be confirmed in next weeks Newsletter.
National Day of Action Against Bulling and Violence
Please note that St Joseph's will participate in this day on Thursday 17 March.
The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence is an important day in our school calendar to join 6200 schools across Australia to say, “Bullying, No Way!”
We are pleased to announce the theme for the 2022 National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA) is Kindness Culture. The 2022 theme offers students an opportunity to learn about kindness, and demonstrate kind behaviours. Kindness plays an important role in bullying prevention.
On and leading up to Thursday 17 March, students will explore ways in which they can prevent bullying by incorporating a kindness culture into their day. Students will be encouraged to adopt a kindness culture by promoting inclusiveness, respect and community belonging.
Our school is taking action to empower its students to be part of the solution when addressing bullying in school communities.
What is Bullying? |
Bullying is an ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm. It can involve an individual or a group misusing their power, or perceived power, over one or more persons who feel unable to stop it from happening. Bullying can happen in person or online, via various digital platforms and devices and it can be obvious (overt) or hidden (covert). Bullying behaviour is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time (for example, through sharing of digital records). Bullying of any form or for any reason can have immediate, medium and long-term effects on those involved, including bystanders. Single incidents and conflict or fights between equals, whether in person or online, are not defined as bullying.
More information for families is provided on the link below:
https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/support-and-advice/for-families
We’re proud to be an NDA school!
NAPLAN 2022- Year 3 and Year 5
NAPLAN is a national literacy and numeracy assessment that students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sit in May each year. This year our Year 3 and 5 students will sit NAPLAN from 10-20 May. A calendar of dates and tests is to be confirmed.
Information for Parents is provided below.
2022 Premier's Reading Challenge - NOW OPEN
This year we invite all students from K-6 to participate in the 2022 Premier's Reading Challenge.
The challenge is not a competition but a way to foster a love of reading for pleasure for all our Kindergarten to Year 6 students.
The challenge is now OPEN and closes on Friday 19 August.
Parents of students who wish to take on the challenge should register by clicking the consent button in COMPASS. As soon as possible a username and password to access the PRC website will be provided by the school. This website will allow parents and students to find books and codes and to also self manage the online reading log.
For more information please visit the links below and/or contact Mr Aguilera via the school office for more information.
If you wish for your child/dren to participate please complete the online consent through the COMPASS Parent Portal. Mr Aguilera will be in contact with you next week.
Mr Aguilera
Assistant Principal
Happy Birthday
Wishing all our students who celebrated their special day over the week.
12 March - Jack E Kinder, Isabella B Yr 1
13 March - Taj A Yr 2 & Zoe A Yr 5
14 March - Fred D Yr6
16 March - Arabella P Kinder
17 March - Zane M Kinder & Harry M Yr3
