School News
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
Follow instructions the first time.
Weekly Non-Classroom Focus
Sit in two class lines during eating time.
Parking Rangers
Yesterday, Council Rangers made one of their regular visits at school pick-up time.
Several parents were booked yesterday and can expect a fine in the mail soon.
A few tips for keeping children and others safe, and for avoiding infringements notices and fines when parking around the school:
- Never park your vehicles in the park across the road from the church and school, this includes what might be considered the footpath area
- Be aware of parking signage around the school
- Be aware of the yellow road markings as these are no parking areas
- Be considerate of our neighbours and avoid parking across driveways
- Parking within 3 meters of double lines is illegal- this very frequently occurs in front of the church and causes other drivers to have to cross the double line to pass. Even though there is no yellow line painted on the road you will still be fined.
Second Hand Uniform Stall - 24 August 2020
The Second-Hand Uniform Shop will be open on Monday 24 August from 8.45 – 9.30am in the BASKETBALL COURT. Entry will be via the gate at the basketball court. Money handling will be limited, so please bring small notes and change with you. Items available from 50c - $ 5. Available stock and price list will be uploaded on the P&F website 2 days prior at the following link: https://sjbpandf.wixsite.com/sjbpandf/second-hand-uniforms
To keep volunteers and shoppers safe, the following COVID procedures will be in place:
- Please maintain social distancing at all times
- Hand sanitiser on entry
- 3 shoppers allowed at a time
- Quick pack and pay – please leave the area promptly after shopping
*Please note that NO STUDENTS will be allowed in the basketball court.
In the event of bad weather, shop opening will be postponed to following week.
Seasons For Growth Program
Change and loss are issues that affect all of us at some stage in our lives. When changes occur in families through death, separation, divorce, or related circumstances, young people may benefit from learning how to manage these changes effectively.
In Term 3, a small number of students have the opportunity to be part of an education program called Seasons for Growth.
This program is facilitated in small groups and is based on research that highlights the importance of social support and the need to practice new skills such as managing feelings, problem-solving, decision making, effective communication, and setting up support networks.
The program is not designed as an immediate response to a life-changing event. The program targets children who may need support six months or more after such an event.
Seasons for Growth is an eight-week program with one 45 minute session in school time each week. The program concludes with a celebration session.
St Joseph’s is pleased to be able to offer this important program and we are confident that it will be a valuable experience for those who participate. The program is facilitated by our school chaplain, Mrs Cecilia Welch, who has accredited training in the Seasons for Growth program.
If you would like your child to be part of the program please fill in the form below and return it to school by Wednesday 12 August. Please remember that group numbers are limited.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate in contacting Cecilia via the school office to discuss.
Book Club Issue 5 2020 - CLOSES TODAY!
Please ensure you have placed your online order for our Book Club Issue 5, 2020 as this will close TODAY!
Books will be delivered in the week beginning 24 August 2020.
Semester 2 Pupil Free Days
Monday 17 August (Term 3 Week 5)
Monday 12 October (Term 4 Week 1)
On these two days, students do not attend school. Teachers will participate in professional learning on one day and the staff retreat on the other.
2021 Kindergarten Enrolment Applications
Applications can be handed in at the school office, or emailed to info@sjbdow.catholic.edu.au
Happy Birthday
13 August: Charlotte E Yr5 & Felicity E Yr5
14 August: Lola R Yr4
15 August: Ossie A Kinder
16 August: Chloe R Yr2
17 August: Todd F Yr2
18 August: Ryan D Yr6 & Indiannna G Kinder
