School News

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L)

Take a little time to talk with your child/ren about our two focus areas for the week. They will be happy to explain what these might look and sound like at school. 

Whole School Expectations

Follow staff instructions the first time.

 Play in designated areas and use equipment the right way.

2020 Yearbook Orders are STILL OPEN!

Orders are now open to purchase our SJB 2020 School Year Book.

To purchase your copy use the online Canteen system QuickCliq under 'EVENTS'.

or by clicking the link below by tomorrow.

ICAS Results

Congratulations to the following students who were awarded High Distinctions, Distinctions, Credits and Merits.  These certificates will be awarded at Friday's assembly on Friday 30 November 2019 at 2pm.

MATHEMATICS

High Distinction

Aiden D Yr6

Distinction

Sophie M Yr2, Hayes G Yr3, Ethan A Yr3, Isaac W Yr3, Scarlett H Yr4, Han K Yr4, Lucy B Yr5, Catalina P Yr6

Credit

Leo B Yr2, Emma C Yr2, Rosalind K Yr2, Jimi N Yr2, Jeng C Yr4, William M Yr4, Daniel R Yr4, Jedd T Yr4, Alexander W Yr4, Caitlin A Yr5, Michael A Yr5, Ruben D Yr5, Abigail H Yr5, Isaac M Yr5, Nathan N Yr5, Matthew R Yr5, Macey S Yr5, Xavier T Yr5, Finn D Yr6, Innocent N Yr6

Merit

Zoe C Yr2, Jacob M Yr2, Noah E Yr6, Sienna M Yr6

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

Distinction

Jedd T Yr4, Sofia D Yr5, Abigail H Yr5, Nathan N Yr5, Finn D Yr6

Credit

Daniel N Yr3, Ethan A Yr3, Han K Yr4, Caitlin A Yr5, Isaac M Yr5, Aidan D Yr6, Noah E Yr6, Oliver M Yr6

Merit

Ruben D Yr5

ENGLISH

Distinction

Hayes G Yr3, Scarlett H Yr4, Abigail H Yr5, Isaac M Yr5, Xavier T Yr5, Aidan D Yr6, Innocent N Yr6, Catalina P Yr6

Credit

Leo B Yr2, Sahara D Yr2, Sophie M Yr2, Ethan A Yr3, Rachel C yr3, Daniel N Yr3, Caitlin A Yr5, Khale G Yr5, Nathan N Yr5, Finn D Yr6

Merit

Celie S Yr2, Kimberley S Yr4, Jedd T Yr4, Ruben D Yr5, Jesse D Yr6, Noah E Yr6

SPELLING

High Distinction

Rachel C Yr3

Distinction

Daniel N Yr3, William M Yr4, Alexander W Yr4, Sofia D Yr5, Abigail H Yr5, Nathan N Yr5, Xavier T Yr5, Innocent N Yr6, 

Credit

Jimi N Yr2, Alice Z Yr2, Ethan A Yr3,, Gabriella Q Yr3, Caitlin A Yr5, Isaac M Yr5, Oliver M Yr6, Catalina P Yr6

Merit

Leo B Yr2, Sophie M Yr2, Hayes G Yr3, Isaac W Yr3, Kimberley S Yr4, Ruben D Yr5

School Photo Day - Did you place your Order?

Today the school participated in our annual School Photo Day.  If you didn't get around to ordering your child's school photos, it's not too late!!

You may still order your child's photo until Friday 6 November.

NOTE: After this date you may still order but a late payment fee of $15 will apply

To order click on the button below and use the following code:

The code to order is  LY9LKXN18

SJB 2020 Spelling Bee

What is a Spelling Bee?

A spelling bee is a contest in which participants are asked to spell words in a round-robin format where each person gets a turn to spell a word.

Students will receive a list of words to practise before an in-class competition/test will be held in Week 3 to determine the three participants for a Junior or a Primary School Final. 

The School Final will be held in Week 4 for both Juniors and Seniors. An unseen word list will be used for the finals. 

Say it, spell it, say it! 

In the SJB spelling competition, the reader will pronounce the word and use it in a sentence. The competitor (participant)would then say the word, spell the word, and say the word again: “Snowflakes… S-N-O-W-F-L-A-K-E-S….. Snowflakes.” 

A scribe will write the letters/word as the competitor says them. 

Rules

• A participant is eliminated from the SCHOOL oral spelling bee competition as soon as he or she is unable/incorrectly spells a word.
• Once the word is said at the end of a participant’s attempt, you cannot go back and self-correct
• Upper case letters are required  as in Wollongong – Capital W-o-l-l (double –l-)
• If a competitor spells a word incorrectly but “self-corrects” within 10 seconds or before saying the word the second time that participant remains in the game.
• The count begins after the participant says the first letter of the word he/she is attempting. If a word is not spelled out within the 15 seconds (Senior) and 10 seconds (Juniors) count, that competitor no longer remains in the competition.
• It is required that a competitor says the word at the end to show they are finished spelling eg fuel   f-u-e-l   fuel
• The adjudicator’s decision is final.

Spelling Bee Timeline 

Week 2 - Word lists will be distributed to students. 

Week 3 - Class competition will be held to select 3 participants from each class for the school spelling bee competition.

Week 4 -  School Final (using an unseen word list) will be held. 

Week 5 - Spelling champions in each category will be listed in the newsletter and awards for the Winners (JUNIOR and PRIMARY)  will be handed out at Friday’s assembly. 

Learning Labs are back on at the University of Wollongong

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 2020, who are passionate, self-motivated and curious learners.

Venue: University of Wollongong (Wollongong campus only)

Applications close: 9th November 2020

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.
• Learning Labs is registered as COVID-Safe and follows the guidelines set out by the NSW Government here.

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.

We thank you for your continued support of Learning Labs and we hope to share our passion for providing further opportunities to your students in January!

NSW Creative Kids Vouchers may be used to assist with cost of some Learning Lab programs see link for applications.

2021 Kindergarten Enrolment Applications

Applications can be handed in at the school office, or emailed to info@sjbdow.catholic.edu.au

Happy Birthday

28 October: Jessica J Yr6, Laila M Yr3 & Gabriel A Yr1

29 October: Alex D Yr6 & Poppy I Yr2

31 October: Leo B Yr6 & Lisa C Yr6

1 November: Aleira G Kinder & Mason G Kinder

2 November: Remmy G Yr5

3 November: Liam P Yr1