General Information

Mufti Day

Next Friday 30th June 2023 we will be celebrating NAIDOC Week with a Mufti Day. Students are invited to come to school in NAIDOC colours - red, yellow, black, blue, white and/or green. Students are to wear sensible shoes and need to bring a hat. 

Primary School Chess Competition

On Tuesday 13th June, Vincent, Bailey, Ri, Amelia and Jenny ventured to Tamworth Public School to participate in the Primary Schools Chess Competition. Vincent, Bailey, Ri and Amelia competed in the 'Rookies' section with all the team members playing exceptional chess, winning each of their individual games and being awarded overall winners of this section. Jenny joined a team with students from Tamworth Public School; she played thoughtful and dogged games which saw her also winning each of her games.

The students displayed great sportsmanship and were great ambassadors for our school. We wish to thank Mrs Maureen McNeill for preparing the students and accompanying them on the day. 

Hair

Student's hair should be neat and tidy. Patterns shaved into hair, dyed hair, 'rats tails', 'horsey', undercuts and mullets are not permitted at school. Children with long hair should wear it tied up off their shoulders in a pony tail or braid and only school-coloured (Navy, gold/yellow) ribbons or bows are to be worn in their hair.

Uniform

All students should now be wearing their full winter uniform including a tie. We are still seeing many jumpers and jackets in our lost property. It is impossible to return these items if they are not labelled. Your assistance is labelling all uniforms is greatly appreciated. 

Students Absences

Please remember that all absences must be explained within 7 days of your child being away. You will receive an automated SMS message at 10.00am on the day to remind you to explain the absence on the Parent Compass Portal

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Real Talk Parent & Caregivers Online Session

P&F Pie Drive

The P&F are holding a Pie Drive. Order forms were sent out to families in Week 3. Please complete the order form and return to the office this Friday, 30th June. Payment can be made by electronic transfer or cash. All monies raised will go to buy new resources for the school. Pies will be delivered to the school on Friday 21st July. 

P&F Meeting

Our next P&F meeting will be held on Tuesday 27th June at 5:30pm in the staffroom. All parents and friends are welcome to attend.

Year 6 Lake Burrendong Excursion

Our Stage 3 students and staff will be travelling to Lake Burrendong for their excursion on Wednesday 15th November to Friday 17th December 2023.

Parents should have received a Compass Event notification which will include excursion details, consent and payment options. The cost for each student is $400. 

Payments can be made via the Compass portal, EFTPOS or cash. Final payment is due  Friday 2nd November. 

Please contact the office if you have any questions or are experiencing any difficulties. 

School Fees

Thank you to those families/carers for your ongoing support of St Joseph's Primary School and prompt payment of school fees. Term 2 fees are due this Friday, 30th June.

Payment options are indicated on the bottom section of your statement. By choosing the Bpay form of payment, you are able to set up a payment plan. You can stop, start or change it to suit your requirements. You can also view and pay your fees through the Compass Parent Portal. We continue to accept cash and have EFTPOS facilities available at the school.

All canteen, clothing pool and uniform purchases will continue to use QKR.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding payment of school fees: Jodie Westhorpe jwesthorpe@arm.catholic.edu.au.

National Consistent Collection of Data

Every year school in Australia participates in the National Consistent Collection of  Data on school students with a disability (NCCD). Please read full details in the fact sheets attached. 

ADIG Bonus Saver 

Please see the following video about the ADIG Bonus Saver Account

School Dates 2023

Please see the Upcoming Events page of the newsletter for important school dates for 2023.