2021 Kindergarten Enrolment Applications

Applications can be handed in at the school office, or emailed to info@sjbdow.catholic.edu.au

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L)

Take a little time to talk with your child/ren about our two focus areas for the week. They will be happy to explain what these might look and sound like at school.

Weekly Classroom Focus

Use classroom resources with care and return them to their correct place.

Weekly Non-Classroom Focus

Use your words! Keep hands and feet to yourself.

Is your child dressed to impress?

We hope to support you as parents as you strive to meet the school expectations around uniforms. From the beginning of Term 3, parents and carers will be advised when your child is out of uniform or is not wearing the uniform responsibly.

A note will be sent home so that you have the opportunity to speak with your child, correct the uniform and return the note to the class teacher.

Many thanks for your support as we continue to maintain high expectations around the wearing of the school uniform. Please find below a sample of the note.

By the way, thank you for helping your child/ren with their school ties this week. We have seen a huge improvement and many students showing they are proud to belong to St Joseph's. Fantastico!

Parent/Teacher Conference?

Parent/Teacher Conferences are being held this week and next week. If you have forgotten to book your meeting please contact the school office.

ICAS 2020 Competitions

Years 2-6 students at St Joseph’s Catholic Parish Primary School will 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 are not compulsory.

Yesterday the attached letter was forwarded to all parents via the COMPASS Parent Portal.

Parents must registered and pay online by Sunday 26 July 2020 through the Parent Payment System, NO payment will be taken via the school office.

Book Club Update

Thank you for your book club orders this term- it’s exciting to see everyone excited for something new to read this Winter!

Scholastic have advised that due to an unprecedented number of orders - over 16,000 to be precise!!!). Book Club orders may not make it to us this term.

But we haven’t given up yet and are calling Scholastic every day to get updates. We are still trying to get books to the children by next week and will keep you informed.

Thank you for your support.

Head Lice

We have been advised of a number of cases of head lice. Please check your child's hair and treat accordingly. Please click on this link from NSW Health that you may find helpful.

Our SJB Student Newsletter

The student Newsletter will continue and will be made available Friday.

Measures to Support Families Experiencing Significant Financial Impact

Please download the letter below and feel free to contact the school with any financial matters you wish to discuss if in financial hardship. https://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/for-parents/school-fees/

Note: St Joseph's Catholic Parish Primary School does not offer Direct Debit payment option

COVID-19 Catholic Education Information Centre

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong has launched a new COVID-19 Information Centre on its website. It is the best place to find the latest information about CEDoW's systemic response to COVID-19.

We will continue to provide you with updates if the situation changes and as soon as new information becomes available.

Happy Birthday

25 June: Khale G Yr5

27 June: Camryn I Yr6, Shae D Yr2, Chase L Yr2 & Quade S Kinder

29 June: Bella B Yr3

30 June: Piper S Yr3

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