School News
School Bus Travel - Year 2 (Year 3 2020)
Applications for student travel in 2020 opened on Friday 11 October 2019.
Students progressing to Year 3 no longer need to re-apply if they:
- are continuing at the same school
- are residing at the same address
- have not been sent an expiry notification from Transport for NSW.
Where a student meets the new distance eligibility, the system will automatically update their entitlement. If they do not meet the new eligibility, they will receive an expiry notification via email.
Students who have an entitlement approved under a medical condition which is due to expire will receive a notification advising them to re-apply.
Term Bus Pass holders will receive a notification to re-apply.
If students need to update their information or re-apply, they should go online to https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/updateDetails
Applications need to be submitted before 31 December 2019 to ensure student entitlements are updated and their current entitlement/card is not cancelled. If their application is submitted after 31 December 2019, the system will automatically cancel an entitlement/card and a new one will need to be issued.
Students in the Opal network applying for a SSTS or Term Bus Pass entitlement for the first time will receive their card at their nominated postal address. Cards will be mailed out from January 2020.
Students residing in Rural and Regional (R&R) areas should receive their travel pass at the commencement of the new school year from their nominated operator, this may be distributed via the school or sent direct to their address. Note: some R&R operators do not issue travel passes. Students/Parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass.
South East Regional Public Speaking Final
Last Wednesday, St Joseph's hosted the Catholic Schools South East Regional Public Speaking Final. 16 schools were represented with each school sending a Yr 5 and Yr 6 student to compete. St Joseph's was represented by Aleya C, Yr 6 and Chloe W, Yr 5. Congratulations to both girls who spoke with enthusiasm and eloquence. All the best to Chloe W who won her division and will now compete at the Wollongong Diocesan Finals on Wednesday November 20 at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Bowral.
Many thanks to our adjudicators from Toastmasters, Bulli: Mrs Sylvia Zubrickas and Mrs Louise Burns.
Mrs Fabiola Walls
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education- upcoming dates
Friday 8 November 2019: Karan Taylor the Professional Officer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education will visit St Joseph's to work with K- 6 teachers' on the cultural perspectives plan for 2020 and aspects of Aboriginal Education in class programs.
Monday 18 November: St Joseph's will celebrate a special liturgy to officially present Rheanna Lotter's Artwork to the school. This includes both the poles in the adventure playground and the painting leading to the office from the playground. All parents are invited to join us.
Mrs Fabiola Walls
Outdoor Classroom Day
On Thursday 7 November, a global initiative titled 'Outdoor Classroom Day' will be celebrated. The aim is to get as many children as possible playing and learning outside.
In 2018, Outdoor Classroom Day Australia saw more than 300 000 children take part in outdoor learning and play, from all around our wonderful country! For everyone, Outdoor Classroom Day will act as a catalyst for more time outdoors every day which has significant and wide-ranging health benefits.
At St Joseph's we value play time, brain breaks and our wonderful outdoor learning spaces. We are looking forward to participating in this global initiative which values outdoor play and learning opportunities.
Little & Early Learning Labs
The University of Wollongong would like to invite your students to LITTLE and EARLY LEARNING LABS, an academic enrichment holiday program. We are targeting students from Year 1 to 6 during 2019, who are passionate, self-motivated and curious learners.
Dates:
- Little Learning Labs (Years 1 and 2): 6 – 8 January 2020
- Early Learning Labs (Years 3 to 6): 14 – 16 January 2020
- Venue: University of Wollongong (Wollongong campus only)
- Applications close: 12 November 2019
LITTLE AND EARLY LEARNING LABS program brochure
APPLICATION PROCESS
Students can be encouraged to apply by their school, classroom teacher, subject specialist teachers from school or out-of-school or by their parents. If a school-based professional is identifying a potential student they will supply them with a Teacher Nomination Letter
Parents/Guardians visit our website and read the full list of workshops available by scrolling to the “January workshops overview” section.
Parents/Guardians (or school if parent/guardian is unable to) fill out the online application form.
This is an academic enrichment program designed for students who are motivated and passionate learners and performing excellently in their area of interest. First-time applicants are required to demonstrate their suitability for the program. One piece of supporting documentation is required (see 'Supporting Documentation' section on website). Please note that the Teacher Nomination Letter can be used as a supporting document.
Please know that workshops fill very quickly.
We will also have several sponsorship places available for students who identify as Australian Aboriginal/Torres Strait or students experiencing financial difficulty.
For further information about workshops and the application process please visit our website, or contact the Learning Labs team via email at learning-labs@uow.edu.au or phone on (02) 4221 5557.
Missing Uniform Items
Please check your child's clothing to ensure they have the correct items.
We have had a number of enquiries regarding missing clothing.
e-Safety Website
Please see attached information regarding the latest updates to the eSafety Website. This website provides valuable information to parent regarding students use of devices.
Book Club Issue 7
Issue 7 Book Club will close tomorrow. Please ensure your orders are submitted online.
Please note - Book Club orders placed will not be submitted to Scholastic until 31 October.
Children will receive their new books between 7-21 November pending postage times from the warehouse.
Happy Birthday
30 October: Maddison M Yr6
31 October: Leo B Yr5 & Lisa C Yr5
2 November: Remmy G Yr4
3 November: Liam P Kinder
4 November: Alastair K Yr3
5 November: Claire H Yr5
SPB4L
(School-Wide Positive Behaviour for Learning)
Weekly Classroom Focus
Use school resources with care
Weekly Non-Classroom Focus
Seek help straight away on the playground. Do not leave it to the end of break time
Lost Property
If any of these items belong to your child, please come to the office and collect them. If not collected by the end of the week, they will be donated.
