School News
PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning)
Whole School Expectation
Only use devices for classroom learning, as directed by your teacher.
SJB Book Fair
We are open for business...
Our SJB Book Fair will be open from today Wednesday 12 May to Friday 14 May.
If you would like to enjoy the fun of the Fair with your children/grandchildren you are welcome to join them at the following times:
Before school (8.30am-8.55am) - COVID registration QR codes on the Library
After school (2.50pm-3.30pm) - COVID registration QR codes on the Library
Recess (10.50am-11.20am) - via the school office
Lunchtime (1.20pm-1.50pm) - via the school office
Please note EFTPOS is the preferred method of payment.
To purchase books from the current Book Fair online, please click below
Walk Safely to School Day - Friday 14 May
St Joseph's will participate in National Walk Safely to School Day on Friday 14 May. Please consider doing one of the following:
- Walk to school with your child/ren
- If you need to drive to school, park at least 1km away and walk to school.
- Walk to the bus stop
Little and Early Learning Labs
Applications are open!
The University of Wollongong has invited our students to LITTLE and EARLY LEARNING LABS, an academic enrichment holiday program. They are targeting students from Year 1 to 6, who are passionate, self-motivated and curious learners.
Dates: Little Learning Labs (Years 1 and 2): 28 – 30 June 2021
Early Learning Labs (Years 3 to 6): 6 - 8 July 2021
Venue: University of Wollongong (Wollongong campus only)
Applications close: Wednesday, 26th May 2021
LITTLE AND EARLY LEARNING LABS program brochure
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Parents/Guardians visit our website and read the full list of workshops available by scrolling to the “Workshop Descriptions” section.
- Parents/Guardians (or school if parent/guardian is unable to) fill out the online application form.
- This is an academic and creative arts enrichment program designed for students who are motivated and passionate learners and performing excellently in their area of interest. First-time applicants are required to demonstrate their suitability for the program. One piece of supporting documentation is required (see 'Supporting Documentation' section on website). Please note that the Teacher Nomination Letter can be used as a supporting document.
- Learning Labs is registered as COVID-Safe and follows the guidelines set out by the NSW Government here.
Don't forget you can use your creative kids voucher at some of the workshops.
School Photo Day - Did you place your Order?
Can I still order photos?
If you have missed pre-ordering before photo day, you can still order individual photos after photo day by clicking on the button below and enter the 9-digit school code below.
Orders can be made up to a week after the main day of photography, at regular pricing. After the week (15 May 2021), all orders will incur a late payment fee of $15.
Late orders may not always make the main delivery of all orders back to your school but will be delivered to your school as a separate delivery.
Or you can wait for the school photos to be delivered to the school, when your child will be given a "Urgent Action" / "Don't Miss Out" card that will have a picture of your child and a unique code to access your child's personal advancedyou online student site. This unique personal code can also be found on the back of packages you have purchased for your child in previous years.
To order click on the button below and use the following code:
The code to order is LY9LKXN18
Toys At School
As per information in our School Handbook, it is recommended that students do not bring toys to school. Students have access to a range of playground equipment to use during break 1 and break 2.
When in the concrete area, students can play handball, skip or use our collection of outdoor games such as Jenga, Dominoes, Checkers, Can Toss and Quoits.
On the Basketball Court, students have the opportunity to play games with the basketballs, netballs and handballs.
On the Grass Area, students can access the climbing frames, tunnels or do some imaginative play in our pretend shop. Students can also use hula hoops, skipping ropes and foam balls for the Toss Towers. Structured games are also an option for students using the grass area such as parachute games and relays.
Kindergarten and Year 1 also have access to our exciting Adventure Playground including the use of the sandpits.
As you can see students have access to a multitude of playground equipment. Personal toys are best kept at home.
Lost Property - Label, Label, Label everything
The school office has been receiving a lot of jumpers, jackets and hats with no names.
Please ensure that your child's name is on ALL clothing so these can be returned to their rightful owners. Any items that are not identified will be sent to the second-hand clothing pool.
We have also had a number of enquiries regarding missing items that have been labelled. Please check your child's clothing to ensure you have the correct items.
NAPLAN 2021
NAPLAN tests provide information on student progress in literacy and numeracy.
Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in the annual NAPLAN tests in reading, writing, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation), and numeracy.
When are the NAPLAN Tests?
Year 3 and Year 5 students will sit NAPLAN on the following dates.
Thursday 13 May- Reading Test
Tuesday 18 May- Language Conventions Test
Wednesday 19 May- Numeracy Test
Further Information
Please download the Parent Information Sheet below for further information.
2021 Premier's Reading Challenge
Thank you to all parents who have indicated their interest in participating in the challenge. Login details and a reading record document to help you and your child keep track of books read have now been sent home.
https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html
https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/studentExperience.html#/
Get your 2022 Kindergarten Enrolment Application in now.
Happy Birthday
12 May: Logan R Yr1, Harper E Yr 4
13 May: Alexander B Yr 5
14 May: Layne B Yr 2
16 May: Emmie L Yr6
17 May: Rhys B Yr5
18 May: Deacon P Y1Kim H Yr5
