Principal's Update

Good afternoon families ... 

A good day begins with a good beginning, but rushed and frantic mornings are often the norm on school days.  Out of necessity, most of us parents are focused on meeting our child’s physical needs in the morning, making sure they eat a good breakfast, pack their bag, get their shoes on etc. - no small task!  But what if we can prepare our kids for the day mentally and emotionally as well?  With a little planning, it is possible to create a drastically different kind of morning, one that encompasses your child’s physical and emotional needs and provides a happy, peaceful start. 

Below, are the 5 effective strategies that can help your family to not only have a better morning but also develop and strengthen a growth mindset:-

1.  Reconnect

2.  Create a Routine

3.  Do Affirmations

4.  Set the Stage

5.  Practice and Rehearse

Tomorrow (Friday) we celebrate World Teachers’ Day, a day to recognise how our teachers at St Joseph’s are transforming education and making a difference to the lives of our students.  I hope you will join me in celebrating and acknowledging their positive contributions to our school.

Well done to our Year 3/4 campers who participated with great enthusiasm at the Campaspe Camp last week.  Congratulations also to our students who represented St Joseph’s and finished second at the Tennis on Monday.  

Management - Reminder

We understand how congested traffic can become directly before and especially after school.  I ask all school families to be mindful of others and follow basic traffic rules for the safety of everyone including double parking which is illegal on any street.   We have had to contact local Police asking them to monitor the situation during pickup times.

Kind Regards,

Peter Teggelove, Principal

School Fees & Levies

Statements for school fees & levies are emailed to families.  Please check your statement and contact the office if you have any questions.

It is expected that all school fees and levies are finalised each year by the start of December.

The school provides a variety of options for payment of school fees and levies - in full at the start of the school year / part payment at the start of each school term / by direct debit – weekly, fortnightly, or monthly / by direct payment into the school bank account or by regular payments at the school office by cash or EFTPOS.   You can even pay over the phone if you wish.

It is important that payment of school fees and levies are honoured and prompt payment is much appreciated.  However, if you are experiencing difficulty meeting your obligation for payment, please contact the school to arrange a time to discuss this with the Principal, Mr Peter Teggelove.

INFORMATION FOR 

FOUNDATION ENROLMENTS 2025

2025 FOUNDATION TRANSITION DATES

Tuesday November 26, 2024 (9am-10.30am)

Wednesday November 27, 2024 (9am-10.30am)

Tuesday December 10, 2024 (9am-10.45am) – Orientation Day

ORIENTATION DAY 

(Bendigo schools)

Tuesday December 10, 2024

Hats on at St Joseph's

“Hats On!” at St Joseph’s - At St Joseph’s Primary School, our SunSmart Policy notes that all children will be required to wear school broad brimmed hats from ‘Hats On Day’- September 1 to ‘Hats Off Day’ - May 1 whenever they are outside including sports lessons. However, if the UV is 3 or above it is recommended hats be worn for protection.  Children without hats will be required to remain in the outdoor eating area (green tables) at all times – ‘NO HAT, NO PLAY’ policy will be enforced.