General Information
Enrolments Kindergarten 2024
We are now accepting enrolment applications for Kindergarten 2024. If you have a child who will be ready for Kindergarten next year please contact the office for an enrolment application package. Applications are due by the end of Term 1. Interviews will be conducted early in Term 2.
Open Day
We are holding an Open Day on Saturday 4th March between 9am and 12pm. This is an excellent opportuntity for anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of what St Joseph's has to offer and how we support the education of the children in our care.
Lost Property
Please label all your child's clothing (preferably with a laundry marker). We also ask that parents check their children's clothes especially their sports shorts, hats and jumpers to make sure you have the correct belongings
School Hours - Supervision & Attendance
A reminder that school commences at 8:45am and ends at 2:50pm. Supervision in the morning is from 8:15am, please do not arrive before this time.
If your child arrives at school after 8:45am, a parent or guardian will need to sign the student in at the front office. The Crown St gate is locked for security reasons at 8:45am.
Students can be dropped off in the mornings at the Denison Street entrance or the Crown Street church gate entrance. Only the Crown Street church gate is to be used for afternoon pick ups please.
After School Care
If you require the services of After School Care please contact William Wong directly at info@esteemkidsgroup.com.au or his mobile 0410 841 628. If your child has a change of plans and will not be attending after school on a particular day please let William know.
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Clothing Pool Opening Hours
The clothing pool is open Monday to Thursday 8:30am-1:30pm for second hand uniform items. The schools stocks some new items eg school bag, hat, tie, stockings and socks. Once new items have been purchased on Qkr they will be sent home with your child.
NAPLAN
This year, the dates for the NAPLAN online assessment are Wednesday 15th March to Monday 27th March. It is extremely important for students in Years 3 and 5 to be in attendance at school during the testing period.
Students in Years 3 and 5 will have the opportunity to explore the Public Demonstration Site at school in preparation for NAPLAN. Parents and students may also access this site at home in order to further familiarise themselves with the different question types. The Public Demonstration Site can be accessed via the below link:
https://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration-site
For further information regarding NAPLAN, please see the Learning Zone page in this newsletter and the following information sheet produced by ACARA for parents and carers: NAPLAN Information for Parents and Carers.
School Fees
Our school has transitioned to a new financial accounting system. The new system allows you to make payments to the school using Bpay, Compass Pay, EFTPOS and direct debit.
Shortly you will receive your new fee statement and included on the statement will be your Bpay payment details. You can easily set up regular payments directly from your bank account to the new school Bpay account. Bpay is our schools preferred method of payment for school fees.
Payments for school fees and events can also be made via the Compass App. Please contact the school if you require assistance with the Compass App.
All canteen, clothing pool and uniform purchases will continue to use QKR.
School Dates 2023
Please see the Upcoming Events page of the newsletter for important school dates for 2023.