Advanced Notice - PUPIL FREE DAY

This is advanced notice that we will be having a pupil free day in Term 3 on FRIDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2021. This is the last day of TERM 3.

P&F Easter Raffle

1st Prize - Tamia Tuqiri

2nd Prize - Helen Howell (Ava)

3rd Prize - Ruby-Jade

4th Prize - Khang

5th Prize - Arabella

6th Prize - Sienna French

7th Prize - Noah B

8th Prize - Nhu Y

9th Prize - Pixy

10th Prize -Yvette Clare (Harrison)

Crunch & Learn

Please ensure that the fruit/vegetables that are sent in for Crunch & Learn are already cut up and is something easy to eat without being too messy.

Term 2 - Change-over of Uniform

Summer uniform can be worn at the start of Term 2. However from 15 June (after the long weekend) winter uniform must be worn with the new school tie. School ties can be purchased from the office for $25. Please do not mix the uniforms - children must wear winter or summer.

Real Talk Parent Information Session

All parents of children (Kinder to Year 6) are invited to attend a parent/caregiver information session to be held at school on TUESDAY 27 APRIL at 6pm. Please see flyer later in the newsletter.

AECD Data Collection - Kinder

Playing our part to build a national picture of child health

In early 2021, our school, along with thousands of others across the country will begin preparations for the fifth Australian Early Development Census (AEDC).

The AEDC gives us a national picture of the development, health and wellbeing of children in their first year of full-time school. Since 2009, the census results have helped communities, schools and governments plan services and develop better policies to target support for children and families.

Children don’t miss any class time, and parents/carers don’t need to supply schools with any new information for the census. The AEDC gives us data at a school and community level - it isn’t an assessment of individual children.

Some teachers have also noticed that completing the assessments made them more aware of the needs of individual children and the class as a whole and that the census results are useful in planning for transitions to Year 1 and developing class programs.

Participation in the AEDC is voluntary. Parents/carers don’t need to take any action unless they choose not to include their children in the census.

To find out more about the census and how communities are using the data to help children and families visit the AEDC website: www.aedc.gov.au.

If you have any questions, you can contact the school.

P&F Meeting

The next P&F meeting will be held on Tuesday 4 May 2021 at 5:15pm in the Staff Room. All parents and friends are welcome to attend.

After School Care

After School Care is proving to be very popular. The service is available from after school until 6pm Monday - Friday.

Please contact William Wong on 0410 841628 or email info@esteemkidsgroup.com.au to register.

Chess Lunchtime Thurs/Fri

Chess is one of the most powerful educational tools available to strengthen a child's mind. Most 6 -7 year olds can follow the basic rules and some children as young as 4 or 5 can play. Whatever a child's age, chess can enhance concentration, patience, and perseverance, as well as develop creativity, intuition, and memory. Most importantly, children can develop the ability to analyse and deduce from a set of general principles, to make tough decisions and to solve problems flexibly.

At St Joseph’s we have Chess as a Lunch Club Thursdays and Fridays at the lunch break. Beginners welcome.

Canteen - Volunteers needed for Term 2

Volunteers are needed to assist with our School Canteen which is open on Thursdays and Fridays. Please contact the office if you are able to assist in Term 2.

Important Reminder: School Hours, Pick ups, Drop offs, Supervision & Attendance

A reminder that school commences at 8:45am and ends at 2:50pm. Supervision in the morning is from 8:15am please do not arrive before this time.

The gate is locked for security reasons at 8:45am.

If your child arrives to school after 8:45am a parent or guardian will need to sign the student in at the front office. Students can be dropped off in the mornings at the Denison Street entrance or the Crown Street church gate entrance. Only the Crown Street church gate is to be used for afternoon pick ups please. If your child is unwell, please keep them at home.

Clothing Pool Opening Hours

The clothing pool is open Monday to Thursdays 8:30am - 1:30pm. All new items eg school bag, hat, tie and socks must be purchased on Qkr. All new items once paid will be sent home with your child.