General Information
Student Absences
The NSW Education Act (1990) and the Catholic Schools Office, Armidale require parents/carers to ensure that children of compulsory school age attend school on each day that the school is open for instruction. If children are absent from school, parents/carers are legally required to provide the school with an acceptable explanation, in writing, within seven days of the absence.
Please also be aware that partial absences calculate towards non attendance at school. eg. If your child arrives late to school, leaves early or misses part of the school day.
Late arrival makes it more difficult for a child to settle in class. Leaving the class early results in the child missing out on important information to help them prepare for the next day. Each day or part day missed makes the support of your child more challenging as staff attempt to ensure they are learning at an appropriate rate.
Presentation Night 2023
The school Presentation Night will be held on Tuesday 12th December at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre commencing at 7pm. It is an expectation that ALL students from Kinder to Year 6 attend. Students are to arrive at the TRECC at 6:30pm and meet their teachers. Students are to wear full summer uniform, black polished shoes and short navy socks. A reminder that all long hair is to be tied back, no dangly earrings, no polished nails or makeup is to be worn.
All students will be transported by bus to and from the TRECC on Tuesday morning for a rehearsal and will return to school in time for lunch. A permission note will be sent out via Compass for parents to consent.
If your child is unable to attend the Presentation Night please email the Principals - Mrs Holland and Mr O'Toole at sjtadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au as to why they will not be in attendance.
Year 6 Graduation Mass
The Year 6 Graduation Mass will be at 9.00am on Friday 8th December. This is a celebration to acknowledge and celebrate our departing Year 6 students. All parents and caregivers of our Year 6 students are invited to attend.
P&F Meeting
Thank you to all those who were able to attend the last P&F Meeting for the year. It was a great way to celebrate the wonderful events that this organisation has undertaken this year to support our school community as we plan for 2024.
Relocating in 2024?
If you are relocating next year and your child/children will not be attending St Joseph's in 2024, can you please contact the office as soon as possible as we are planning for next year.
Change in Routine
Can you please advise the school office before 2:30pm if there is any change in your child's afternoon routine.
Application for Extended Leave
Family holidays and travel are no longer considered under the Exemption from School procedures. Travel outside of the vacation periods is now counted as an absence for statistical purposes.
School Advisory Council - AGM
Our next School Advisory Council meeting will be held on Wednesday 6th December at 5:30pm. This is our Annual General Meeting. The School Advisory Council provides the opportunity for members of the school community to be appointed to the council. Please contact the school office for a Nomination for Membership form. Nominations must be received two weeks prior to the AGM.
School Student Travel
One Talk at a Time
The National Office for Child Safety has recently launched 'One Talk at a Time' - a national awareness raising and behavioural change campaign on child sexual abuse. The campaign is aimed at adults with children and young people in their lives. Please click the following link to access the 'One Talk at a Time' website https://www.childsafety.gov.au/one-talk-time
School Fees
A gentle reminder to please have your school fee accounts finalised by the end of Term 4 2023. If you are not receiving these statements, please contact our office staff. Thank you for your continued support of St Joseph's.
School Dates 2023
The last day of school for students this year is Friday 15th December.
Please see the Upcoming Events page of the newsletter for important school dates for 2023.
School dates for 2024
Return to school dates for 2024 and other important dates for the coming year have been added to the Upcoming Events page in this newsletter. Please note that students in Years 1 - 6 return for the 2024 school year on Thursday 1st February and Kindergarten commence Tuesday 6th February.