From the Principal's Desk
School Handbook
How many sleeps until the St Joseph's School Fete?
Students are counting down and are really excited about the fete. It will be a wonderful day for our whole school community and we look forward to seeing everyone there. Please see the P&F section of this newsletter for details.
Please return your Fete Raffle Tickets to the school office (sold or unsold). There are more books available at the school office.
St Joseph's Bus Policy and Code of Conduct
Many of our students travel to and from school on a bus. On the whole, bus behaviour is within the expectations of a St Joseph's student. However, at times, and more recently, the conduct of some students has been very unacceptable.
Next week, I will be meeting with students who catch a bus to teach them about the school expectations whilst on a bus and to provide systems of support to help all students to be at their best on a bus.
For your convenience, the St Joseph's Bus Policy and Code of Conduct is attached.
Yes, You Can Make a Difference!
Western Sydney University Study
St Joseph’s is partnering with Dr Caroline Mills from Western Sydney University in a research project related to sensory processing in primary aged students from Kindergarten to Year 4.
Sensory processing involves the processing of information from the environment through the senses, for example, sound, vision, touch, taste, smell, and movement. Difficulties processing sensory information can result in difficulties in classroom participation and success for some children. All K-4 students are invited to be a part of the study.
The study involves you, as a parent or carer, completing two short questionnaires about your child, which will take no longer than 45 minutes of your time. Please see the attached participant information sheet.
If you are interested in participating, return the attached consent form. In exchange for your participation, you will receive a short summary about your child’s sensory processing.
Congratulations Mrs Bunder
Congratulations to Mrs Michelle Bunder for being named as an Apple Distinguished Educator. Michelle has always had a keen interest in the use of technology as a tool for learning. She has also been a great support to other teachers in the school to use iPads in the classroom.
We are really proud of Michelle and hope you will read more about this very significant achievement by clicking here.
Michelle is also congratulated on her new position at Apple. We are sad that Michelle will be leaving St Joseph's to take up this opportunity and wish her every success. We will certainly miss her enthusiasm, passion and great care for the education and well being of students. We will farewell Michelle at the end of Term 3.
Principal Awards - Term 3 Week 10 - Monday 23 September 2019
The following students will receive their Principal Awards at next Monday's afternoon assembly to be held on Monday 23 September @ 2pm in the hall.
Laila M - Yr 2 - 2nd
Alani F - Yr 1 - 1st
Jessica H - Yr6 - 6th
Ruben A - Yr5 - 5th
Staff Professional Activity
"Those who dare to teach must never cease to learn." (R H Dann)
Thursday 12 and Friday 13 September
- Religious Education Symposium- Mr Aguilera
- Principals' Retreat- Mrs Charadia
Monday 16 September
Understanding Dyslexia Course- Mrs Walls
Wedenesday 16 September
Catholic Mission Launch- Mrs Charadia and School Captains
Acknowledgment to Country
St Joseph's Bulli acknowledges and pays respect to the Dharawal people past and present, the traditional custodians of the land on which our school is built.
