School News

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Handbook

PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning)

Ask your child about the weekly focus for students.

This week's focus: 

Think about how you react

Happy Birthday

We wish all our students a very happy birthday who celebrated their special day over the last week.

9 September - Wes P Year 4 and Hunter M Kinder

10 September - Genevieve S Year 4 and Charley M

12 September - Alex V Year 6 and Harrison B Year 1

13 September - Aleia D Year 2

No assembly tomorrow

There will be no whole school assembly tomorrow Friday 16 September 2023 due to preparations for our Spring Fair.

Our whole school assembly that will take place in Week 10, Friday 22 September will commence at 1.45pm.

Southern Region Public Speaking Finals

Finn P placed 3rd in the Southern Region Public Speaking Final on Monday and has now progressed to attend the 2023 CDF Public Speaking Grand Finals in Bowral. All the speeches were of such a high standard so Finn was absolutely stoked to make it through to represent our region!

Congratulations to Sophia M for her outstanding speech, she represented the school well and we are proud of her efforts.

Bulli Park Bike Track

Recently, some students have arrived at school and are diverting over to the Bulli Park bike track across the road. Year 5 and 6 students have this week been reminded that when arriving at school they should enter the school and not go to the bike track.

In the interests of student safety and because of inappropriate behaviours which damage the reputation of the school,  students are not permitted to go to the bike track before or after school in their school uniform. When students are dismissed from school they should go immediately home or to their designated care. Of course, once at home students can change out of their uniform and go to the bike track with parental permission. No student should be at the bike track in school uniform or before they have gone home.

Students riding to and from school should ride safely using pathways rather than the roads. There have been reports recently of students riding unsafely to and from school.

This information will soon be updated in the school handbook, the Bicycle Riders Permission form, and the school's road safety plan.

Lunch Time Activities Term 4 

Once again we will be running lunchtime activities for the students in Term 4. These structured activities give students the opportunity to join in play where they feel connected and part of a group that shares similar interests. In addition to these activities, Library activities will continue (Mon/Tue) and our normal playground equipment and outdoor games will also be made available, along with utilising Park spaces during breaks.  

If your child would like to take part in the additional lunchtime activities during Term 4, please complete the attached form by Friday 22 September. Please note that there is an expectation that your child will commit and attend the activity he/she has been allocated so please discuss this with them before registration, as these will be part of our lunchtime teacher supervision roster.  

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Grose and Mr Walker. 

Lost Property

Do any of these items belong to you?

If so, please collect from the school office.

Pupil Free Days Term 4

Please note that Term 4 will begin on Wednesday 11 October for students. Monday and Tuesday will be pupil-free days and professional learning days for teachers. 

Library News

Students' library class visits for Term 3 are as follows.

Book Week Diorama

We have loved having all the students Book Week dioramas, book covers and photography here to appreciate and admire. If all students who submitted a diorama, book cover or BookFace photo could please pick them up from the library on Monday or Tuesday next week, it would be greatly appreciated.

We need your help!

Mrs Holly Pirie

Teacher Librarian

Sports News

Sports Uniform Days - Term 3

Students are required to wear sports uniform as outlined below.

Please be advised that students will be required to wear their sports uniform the following days.

Paul Kelly Cup

Last Tuesday, a group of Stage 3 students were lucky enough to play in the AFL Paul Kelly Cup State Final. It was an amazing experience and we are very grateful for the opportunity. The event was held at Giants Stadium, home of the GWS Giants, who we were lucky enough to see train throughout the day. We had to use persistence during three tough games, but we enjoyed the challenge!

We’d like to thank Miss O’ Donoghue for coaching us and for the support of our family, friends and our school community.

Isaac W and Lachie G

Canteen

Lunch Pack - Tuesday 19 September - ORDERS CLOSE TOMORROW, FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER

Please note that the canteen will be closed on Friday 15 September.

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Open Monday to Friday for recess and lunch.

Cash purchases for snacks and drinks can be made at recess and lunchtime. Snacks and drinks can also be ordered via the new platform FlexiSchools.

Lunch orders

Orders for lunch can only be made through Flexischools.  Please note that orders close at 9.15am daily.  Orders cannot be placed after this time.

Flexischool Parent Support Line - 1300 361 769 (Hours: 7.00am-12.00 noon)

Catholic Care

OOSH, Out of School Hours care at St Joseph's 

Email:   bullioosh@catholiccare.dow.org.au

Mobile:  0437 713 067

Booking Information

Enrolment Form

CatholicCare Website

Service hours

Before School Care

7:00am – 8:30am

After School Care

2:45pm – 6:00pm

If you require the use of OOSH for your child/ren you need to be enrolled in the service prior to commencing. 

Casual bookings

If your child already uses the service and you requireacasual booking please do this viathe Xplor app. 

Before School Care: Bookings are to be made no later than 5:30 pm the night before

After School Care: Bookings are to be made no later than 9:00 am that morning

Casual booking must be made as per the times above to ensure enough staff. If notice is not provided within these time frames and the service does not have sufficient staff your child/ren will be sent to the office for collection. This is something that we all wish to avoid, so please keep in mind the time frames to help support the service.

If there is an emergency and care is needed please phone and leave a message and we will see what we can do.

If you do have any questions, need clarification, or have any feedback please feel free to contact the service mobile during operating hours on 0437 713 067 or Jacinta, Team Leader – 0407 759 720.

Community Notices

Netball New South Wales  - Spring Netball