School News
School Bus Travel - Year 2 (Year 3 2020)
Applications for student travel in 2020 opened on Friday 11 October 2019.
Students progressing to Year 3 no longer need to re-apply if they:
- are continuing at the same school
- are residing at the same address
- have not been sent an expiry notification from Transport for NSW.
Where a student meets the new distance eligibility, the system will automatically update their entitlement. If they do not meet the new eligibility, they will receive an expiry notification via email.
Students who have an entitlement approved under a medical condition which is due to expire will receive a notification advising them to re-apply.
Term Bus Pass holders will receive a notification to re-apply.
If students need to update their information or re-apply, they should go online to https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/updateDetails
Applications need to be submitted before 31 December 2019 to ensure student entitlements are updated and their current entitlement/card is not cancelled. If their application is submitted after 31 December 2019, the system will automatically cancel an entitlement/card and a new one will need to be issued.
Students in the Opal network applying for a SSTS or Term Bus Pass entitlement for the first time will receive their card at their nominated postal address. Cards will be mailed out from January 2020.
Students residing in Rural and Regional (R&R) areas should receive their travel pass at the commencement of the new school year from their nominated operator, this may be distributed via the school or sent direct to their address. Note: some R&R operators do not issue travel passes. Students/Parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass.
Remembrance Day
This week our whole school gathered to remember those who have served our country in the armed forces. Students were reminded of the Armistice signed to end the First World War.
The Remembrance Day liturgy was reverently lead by Year 6 students and their leadership of this ceremony provided a wonderful model for all students who participated with high levels of respect for this important day in our Australian culture.
Lest we forget.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Monday 18 November 2:00pm
St Joseph's will celebrate a special liturgy to officially present Rheanna Lotter's Artwork to the school. This includes both the poles in the adventure playground and the painting leading to the office from the playground. All parents are invited to join us.
Mrs Fabiola Walls
Outdoor Classroom Day
Kinder to Year 6 participated in Outdoor Classroom Day last week.
Kindergarten used their imagination and came up with writing words and drawing pictures on concrete with water.
UNSW - ICAS Assessments
Spelling and Science
Congratulations to the following students who were awarded High Distinctions, Distinctions, Credits and Merits. These certificates will be awarded at next week's assembly on Monday 25 November 2019 at 2pm in the hall.
UNSW - ICAS Spelling Bee
High Distinction
William M Yr3, Innocent N Yr5
Distinction
Pippa S Yr3, Abigail H Yr4, Nathan N Yr4, Xavier T Yr4, Oliver M Yr5, Catalina P Yr5
Credit
Inga G Yr3, Hayden I Yr3, Kimberley S Yr3, Seughan K Yr3, Sofia D Yr4, Jamie Z Yr6
Merit
Huon C Yr3, Isaac M Yr4, Kiran D Yr6
UNSW - ICAS Science
High Distinction
Jed T Yr3
Distinction
Huon C Yr3, Nathan N Yr4, Sofia D Yr4, Isaac M Yr4, Catalina P Yr5, Patrick B Yr6,
Credit
William M Yr3, Scarlett H Yr3, Saskia C Yr3, Thomas C Yr3 Xavier T Yr4, Abigail H Yr4, Ruben D Yr4, Innocent N Yr5, Aiden D Yr5, Finn D Yr5, Noah E Yr5, Isaac J Yr6,
Merit
Ollie P Yr3, Sophia B Yr3, Lucy B Yr4,Camryn I Yr5, Liam R Yr6, Kiran D Yr6, India C Yr6,
Time to order 2019 Yearbook
See P & F News on how to order
e-Safety Website
Please see attached information regarding the latest updates to the eSafety Website. This website provides valuable information to parent regarding students use of devices.
Happy Birthday
13 November: Harry S Yr1
14 November: Samuel & Joshua E Yr5
16 November: Emma C Yr1, Mitchell L Yr6 & Hugo S Kinder
17 November: Bede T Kinder
19 November: Abigail C Kinder
SPB4L
(School-Wide Positive Behaviour for Learning)
Weekly Classroom Focus
Use school resources with care
Weekly Non-Classroom Focus
Seek help straight away on the playground. Do not leave it to the end of break time