School News

PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning)

Whole School Expectation- Weekly Focus for Students

Use kind words and actions. What we do and say matters!

The PB4L Team

Happy Birthday

Wishing all our students who celebrated their special day over the week.

18 June - Eleanor H Year 1

21 June - Maya B Year 4

22 June - Gracie O Year 1

23 June - Jake C Year 5

Bike Immersion Day- Wednesday 22 June 

On Wednesday 22 June, students in Years 3 and 4 will participate in the Bike Immersion Day incursion, run by Ride Nation Wollongong. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a session of bike related activities with a focus on inclusion, fun and game, and skills acquisition. Off bike activities are included which promote physical activity and fun.

Teachers are involved and participate whilst supporting the students.

Bring your bikes and Helmets to School!

Students are encouraged to bring their bikes to school and a helmet. Bikes and helmets will be available for students who do not have access to these.

What does my child wear?

Students may wear their sports uniforms.

Cost

It is free.

Please contact the school if you do not wish for your child to participate

Semester 1 Parent/Teacher Conferences - NOW OPEN

Semester 1 Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held between the following dates:

Kindergarten:   Monday 20 June to Friday 1 July - 20 minutes

Years 1 to 6:       Thursday 23 June to Friday 1 July - 10 minutes

Parents have the option to have their Parent/Teacher Conference either via Zoom or in person.

ZOOM Option: Login codes and instructions

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IN PERSON Option:  Login codes and instructions

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BOOKING 

Bookings are now open and will close on Sunday 19 June at 6pm. Please book your child/ren's Parent/Teacher Conference through School Interviews via the link below.

COVID-19 Update

Thank you to parents who continue to advise the school if their child returns a positive COVID-19 tests. Additonal RAT kits are available from the school and we expect another delivery next term for distribution to families.

At school students continue to be encouraged to wash their hands and use hand sanitiser when entering classrooms.

Additonal COVID cleaning will remain in place at St Joseph's for Term 3 and will include high touch point surfaces.

Some students and staff continue to wear masks and they are very welcome to do so. Mask wearing is not mandatory for students staff or parents. 

Book Club - Issue 4, 2022 - NOW CLOSED

Issue 4 is now closed.

Books will be delivered in the week beginning 20 June 2022.

Kindergarten - Friendly Schools Program

As part of our Friendly Schools Program, children in Kindergarten are learning the value and importance of sharing. Children are taking turns in sharing a very special teddy called, Snugglebug. 

All children in Kindergarten will have the opportunity to take Snugglebug home for the night.  Already, Snugglebug has enjoyed so many new adventures like going to the park to play soccer, eating Sushi for dinner and snuggling into bed for a bedtime story. Back at school, the children share their stories about Snugglebug and the wonderful adventures they had together.

ICAS returns in 2022 - Years 3-6

Years 3-6 students at St Joseph’s have the opportunity to participate in the University of New South Wales ICAS Assessments this year.

ICAS is designed to target students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Spelling and Digital Technologies and is not compulsory.

If your child is interested please see the attached letter for further information and payment details. Parents must register and pay online by Monday 1 August 2022 through the Parent Payment System, NO payment will be taken via the school office.

All ICAS Assessments will only be accepted online using the Parent Payment System. Online payments will close on Monday 1 August 2022.    The Parent Access Code is SZG362

Do you know a family who would love to have their child/ren at St Joseph's?

Kinder 2023 places available

We will likely have some places for Kinder 2023 but these will fill quickly. If you know a family who has a child starting school next year please let them know and point them to our enrolment form. They are also very welcome to contact the school office or Mrs Charadia for a school tour or information.

Kinder to Year 6 2022 places available

There are places for new students in most grades so please encourage any families you know to consider enrolling at St Joseph's.

Enrolment form

The enrolment form is available from the school office, the school website or  

Download: Catholic School Enrolment Package

Feel free to contact the school office should you have any questions.