ATA News

This week we are focusing on Reconciliation Week. The theme this year is Grounded in Truth, Walk Together With Courage. There will be a fun afternoon on Friday with activities and afternoon tea on the grassed area in front of the office, so come on down and help us celebrate. We will have a bus run so let us know if you need a lift.

We are also beginning to organise NAIDOC week which well be held from the 1st to 5th July 2019. If any parents have ideas or can come in and help us out in that week, please lets us know. We would appreciate your input and involvement

Ms Brianna Birch is away for two weeks, continuing with her teaching studies.

Ms Tanya Lockwood is completing her teaching placement in Year 4/5.

Miss Eileen

Make Jesus Real - MJR

OSH Centre News

We are now nearly halfway through the school term so start looking out for the Vacation Care program in the next couple of weeks. Our last holidays were jam-packed full of excursions, including a visit to Kangaroo Haven which was a huge highlight! We now sponsor one of their joeys called Tank and hopefully we’ll visit Tank again in the next holidays to see how he is progressing. We also went to Juniper Aged Care Facility and visited the elderly people of our community. The children were initially shy, but soon started conversations with the residents. We had an interesting visit to the hospital and saw many of the specialist departments. Other places we visited were the Library, Celebrity Tree Park, Swim Beach and Mirima National Park.

This term our program has focussed on bugs and insects as so many of our children are keen to discover more about the creepy crawlies in our environment. I think we’ve all learnt something, and watching documentaries on insects has been a highlight.

We have some new jigsaw puzzles at OSHC which have been well received by the children; they are a great way to unwind after a full day of school. The weather is now perfect for being outdoors so all the sports equipment is being brought out every afternoon, and the sandpit is getting lots of use – some days nearly every child is in it, which makes for a very full sandpit!

If you need care for your children in the next holidays please drop into the OSHC in the next couple of weeks to pick up a booking form and program.

Miss Ros



St Vincent Pallotti Church Hall for Hire

Australian Catholic Youth Festival

Please enquire at the office for more information.

School Fees

School Fees were recently re-issued. Many of our families have either paid all their fees or are well on their way to having them paid in full by the end of Term 3.

School fees make an important contribution to providing your child with the best possible education.

Families who have a Health Care Card are asked to present it at the office for the appropriate discount on their tuition fees. If you are experiencing financial hardship, and are not eligible for the card, please make a time to see the Principal to discuss your individual circumstances.

We accept payment using the Indue Card.

ALL FEES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 27 SEPTEMBER UNLESS A PAYMENT PLAN HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE PRINCIPAL

Jackets for Sale

Book Club

Term Dates 2019

• Term 2: 30 April - 5 July
• Term 3: 24 July - 27 September
• Term 4: 15 Oct - 13 December

Pupil Free Days 2019

• Term 2: Monday, 29 April; Tues, 4 June (Catholic Day)
• Term 3: Monday and Tuesday, 22-23 July
• Term 4: Monday, 14 October

Medications

If your child requires prescription medication during the school day, a Student Medication Administration Request must be filled out by parents/carers. These are available from the office. We are unable to administer medications without a signed form, even if verbal permission is given over the phone or to the school bus driver. Thank you for your cooperation.

SCHOOL HEALTH NURSE

"NIT ALERT"

As you may be aware, head lice are an ongoing problem at the school and it is a continuous battle to keep the problem under control.

Can you please check your child / children's hair for head lice and nits, which are tiny silvery specks, found along the base of the hair shaft near the scalp. It is recommended that all family members have their hair checked and treated as this condition spreads rapidly.

THE TREATMENT OF THE CONDITION IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENT / GUARDIANS, NOT THE SCHOOL.

If your child is found to have Head Lice or Nits they need to be excluded from the school until the day after treatment has commenced.

Treatments are available from the Supermarket, and the Chemist – use as per instructions on the bottle.

You can also use Hair Conditioner – cover the hair in conditioner, and comb with a fine tooth comb to remove the nits and lice. Wash out the next morning. Repeat this process for 10 days, to completely remove all nits and kill the breeding cycle.

It is advisable to continue checking your school age children at least twice a week and even more regularly during an outbreak.

St Joseph’s School is a Nut Awareness Zone

We have a student who has a touch-sensitive, life-threatening nut allergy. Please do not send nut products to school in recess or lunch boxes. This includes peanut butter, Nutella and many muesli bars.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Canteen Volunteers Wanted

Miss Kris is looking for parents or friends of the St Joseph’s community who may be able to lend a hand. As they say, many hands make light work! If you can assist in any way, please have a chat with Kris or the Principal.

St Joseph’s School Uniforms

At St Joseph’s School we take great pride in our appearance. The school uniform is also an important aspect of child health and safety. It is a requirement that all students wear a St Joseph’s uniform (including a hat with our logo) that is purchased from our uniform shop. Similar items bought elsewhere may not be worn to school.

Please note that our “no hat, no play” policy will be enforced.

See our website for a full range of uniform items.

Uniforms may be purchased at any time from our office.

Praying the Rosary

Sr Marcella will lead us in one decade of the rosary each Friday at 7:35am on the grass outside the administration building. Please feel welcome to join us for five minutes of prayer.

New Enrolment Policy

The West Australian School Education Act (1999) stipulates that information about immunisation status and date of birth must be supplied when applying to enrol at school. As of 2018, a child’s birth certificate and immunisation documents must be provided before they can commence their schooling at St Joseph’s.

Thank you for your cooperation.