School News
PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning)
Whole School Expectation- Weekly Focus for Students
Use school resources the right way and return them to their correct place.
The PB4L Team
Kindergarten 2023 Enrolment now open
ACTION:
Complete an enrolment form for children who will start school in 2023.
Promote enrolment to new families you may be aware of.
'Like' the enrolment information on our Facebook page
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.
School Photo Day - Wednesday 18 May
Our school photo day will be held on Wednesday 18 May. All orders are to be made online for both individuals and siblings.
See the attached flyer on how to book. For your convenience click on the button below to order.
Please note that all students are to wear their full winter uniform (NO sport uniform), which is as follows:
Girls Winter Uniform
- Tunic or long navy blue pants
- Sky blue long sleeve shirt,
- Tab tie with the tunic or school tie with pants and shirt,
- School sloppy-joe,
- Navy blue tights or white above ankle length school socks,
- Black leather shoes.
Boys Winter Uniform
- Long grey pants
- sky-blue long-sleeved shirt
- school tie
- school sloppy-joe
- grey socks
- black - polishable leather shoes.
Orders close Tuesday 17 May
Working Bee - 28 May 2022
Please consider helping out so that students have the tidiest outdoor school environment possible.
Please see our P&F page of this newsletter for details.
Da Vinci Decathlon
Congratulations St Joseph's da Vinci Decathlon teams for your outstanding effort in the Regional da Vinci Decathlon held at the Illawarra Christian School on Wednesday the 4the of May.
Each team of eight students competed in ten disciplines:
- Mathematics – problem solving, number patterns and logic puzzles
- English – spelling, word origins, definitions, textual analysis and writing tasks
- Science – engage with higher level scientific concepts and test your ability to apply them
- Code Breaking – decipher complex, mysterious codes
- Engineering Challenge – a design task that tests problem solving skills, creativity and ingenuity
- Ideation – unleashing your skills of creativity, critical problem solving, collaboration and communication to solve real-world problems
- Creative Producers – create and perform a 60sec drama related to the theme of 'Causation'
- Art and Poetry – develop an original poem and a connected art work on a given theme
- Cartography – interpret spatial information, decipher and create imaginative maps
- Legacy – a study of significant people (including Leonardo da Vinci), inventions and events around our theme
Our Year 5 and Year 6 teams had a wonderful day competing against many school teams.
Yr5 received first place in Cartography and Legacy, second place in English and third place in Art and Poetry.
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.
Girls Tab Ties - NOW IN STOCK!
Please note that the girls winter tab ties have now arrived.
Due to current price increases, the cost of tab ties is now $9.
As it is school photos next week and we have limited stock, we ask that each family buy one tab tie per student.
Compass Attendance Update
Please be aware that your COMPASS App has now been updated.
To enter your child/ren's attendance please click on the Shortcut icon at the bottom of your screen and select Submit Absence note.
Kindergarten Welcome Evening - TONIGHT!
The Kindergarten Welcome Evening will be held tonight from 6.30pm-8:30pm. Drinks and supper will be provided.
- If have registered and are unable to attend, please email the school office at info@sjbdow.catholic.edu.au
- If you would like to attend and haven't registered, please click on the link below.
NAPLAN 2022
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.
Date | NAPLAN test |
|---|---|
Tuesday 17 May | Numeracy Test |
Further Information
Please download the Parent Information Sheet below for further information.
Pupil Free Day - Monday 16 May 2022
On Monday 16 May teachers will engage in a day of professional learning on the teaching of student writing. Students do not attend school on this day.
Winter School Uniform
Students began wearing the winter uniform on Monday 9 May.
Parents may use their discretion in the 2 weeks following the change-over date.
Please note that the sports jacket should only be worn with the sports uniform except for exceptionally cold days when it may be worn over the sloppy-joe.
The expectations for the school uniform are outlined in the School Handbook. You may also visit Lowes Schools Online.
Lost Uniform Items
Parents are asked to check their child's hats and sports jackets to ensure they belong to your child. If you have another child's item please return it to the school.
All uniform items should be labelled with your child's name as this substantially increases the chances of the item being returned.
Book Club Issue 3 2022 - CLOSED
Books will be delivered in the week beginning Monday 16 May 2022.
Year 1 Parent/Carers Evening
Due to COVID-19 restrictions in 2021, we were unable to welcome the parents of Kindergarten 2021 in our usual way. So we invite Year 1 parents/carers to a special night on Thursday 19 May from 6.30pm-8:30pm. Please join us for this opportunity to socialise and connect with other Year 1 parents and school staff. (Parents only, no children)
Please register your attendance using the link provided by Tuesday 17 May 2022.
Happy Birthday
Wishing all our students who celebrated their special day over the week.
13 May - Alex B Yr6
14 May - Layne B Yr3
16 May - Nina C Kinder
17 May - Rhys B Yr6
18 May - Han K Yr6
19 May - Cristiano H Yr2
