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Congratulations to Gold Box winners Lila Evans and Matilda Alexander for always applying sunscreen.
Winners of our Gold Box get to go for a swim at the pool.
As previously advertised, St Joseph's will have a pupil free day on Monday 17th June, 2019.
As part of this day, the staff will be working with Mrs Susan Rampling from CEO Ballarat on Response To Intervention (RTI). However, the majority of this day has been devoted to Parent/Teacher Interviews.
Parent Teacher Interviews will be held from 11:30am - 6:00pm on Monday 17th June and from 3:40pm to 6:00pm on Tuesday 18th June. Please book your interviews through PAM when they open on Wednesday 5th June after school. Note this is a new opening time.
Parent Teacher Interviews are a chance to discuss your child's first semester report which will be accessed electronically via PAM on Friday 14th June. You will still receive your child's portfolio of work in their assessment folder.
More information to follow in future newsletters.
Children's Day
In Japan people celebrate Children's Day on 5th May. On this public holiday the people of Japan pray that their children grow up healthy and strong.
To celebrate the day, Koi nobori is displayed. These are large carp-like kites. These carp sets include the biggest (black) Koi Nobori for father, the next in size is red representing the mother and the smallest carp is for the child. You may have seen these flying last week on our school flag poles.
Language at St Josephs PS
At St. Josephs we formally learn a Language Study as Japanese.
In an increasingly multi-cultural, multifaith and mutlilingual world, it is essential that every young person has access to quality Languages learning as a core component of their education. It is widely recognised that the study of languages is an integral part of a broad and balanced education for the learners. It offers students cultural, lingustic and intellectual advantages and the opportunity to gain important cognitive skills.
Further reasons for studying Japanese is the recognition of Asia as our closest neighbour. All the secondary colleges in Warrnambool offer Japanese as a language to be studied from Years 7 -12.
It also fosters the relationship that we have developed with our partnership school Doshisha Elementary School and the visits we have with students both in Japan and in Warrnambool.
Andrew McCombe, Physical Education and Sport Co-ordinator
Cross Country 2019
Congratulations to the students who participated in the District Cross Country today in very difficult conditions. Special thanks to Mr El-Hage and Michelle for their expert coaching and supervision.
Aussie Footy (Years 5 and 6)
The Aussie Footy Program continues this Wednesday night with a home game against East Warrnambool. Children playing this week will need to check the roster of matches to see if they’re playing this week.
Final preparations for Winter Sports – Footy, Netball, Tee Ball and Soccer
Our students are preparing for Winter Sports Finals to be held on Thursday the 6th June. Students who have made teams must make sure they attend practice sessions during lunchtime this week. Please check the timetable outside E4 to see when teams will be training.
Notes and uniforms will go home prior to the competitions.
Please be aware that Football, Netball and Tee Ball will be at St Joseph’s School. Soccer students will depart from school and travel by bus to the East Warrnambool Primary School - Jones Oval.
A reminder to current families that enrolment forms are available to be collected from the school office for 2020 Foundation enrolments.
A final enrolment information tour is being held with Wednesday 29 May, 2019 at 7:00pm.
Our enrolments open on Monday 3rd June, 2019 and close at 4:00 pm on Friday 21st June, 2019.
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) On School Students with Disability
Schools must now complete the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) every year. It counts the number of students who receive additional adjustments or “help” at school because of a disability. The NCCD helps governments plan for the needs of students with disability.
Please follow the link below to see how this may effect you and or your family.
Return Forms by: Wednesday 29 May 2019 if possible
Photo Day: Thursday 30 May 2019
Photo Order Forms: School photo order forms with child’s name and room number have been sent home with your child. We encourage you to return the envelopes to school as soon as possible. Please return by Wednesday 29 May if possible. Orders placed after photo day will incur a $30 surcharge.
Family Photos: Families will have also received a personalised family photo envelope. Spare family photo order envelopes can be collected from the office. Family photos will be taken in the hall starting from 8:30am on school photo day. Children should go directly to the hall with their siblings when they arrive at school.
Uniform: Children are required to wear full Winter Uniform. The school uniform policy allows for boys to wear grey shorts and girls to wear culottes all year. All children are required to wear their school jumper (not jacket) for their photos. It may be timely to check lost property if your child has lost their jumper.
Multiple Orders: Children living with two families are able to order multiple copies. There is a space on the form to indicate Mum, Dad or Both. An order form is required per family photo payment. Additional order forms are available at the school office.
Class Sports Day: If your child has sport on Thursday, please put runners in their bag so that school shoes are on for photos.
All students will have their individual photo taken and be in a class photo on the day regardless of whether an order has been placed.
MSP photography can be contacted on (03) 5222 6747.