Principals Message
Dear Families,
This week I have had the opportunity to spend some time with our Kindergarten students for 2021 and their parents during their interviews. During COVID 19 times the interviews have to be after school and all restrictions adhered to. It has still been a joy to have one on one conversations with our pre-schoolers. I love their enthusiasm, excitement and initial understandings of all that big school holds. It provides a wonderful opportunity to talk to both our current and new parents. I am particularly interested to hear why people chose St Joseph's for their child.
From those responses, we again have the opportunity to get a snapshot of our school from the outside looking in. We get to know how some of the community feels about the teaching and learning; the inclusiveness; the values; the community and the Catholic ethos that permeates all. We continue to strive on a daily basis to make St Joseph's the best school it can be, and in that process, we always welcome and value your input.
An interesting Parenting Guide for Starting School, and other Parent and Caregiver Resources is provided by the Gonski Institute for Education this week:
Semester 1 Reports
The report for Semester 1 this year is an adjusted report based on the teaching and learning undertaken over this disrupted period of schooling due to Covid-19. The report focuses on the fundamental knowledge, skills and understanding in English and Mathematics. While rich learning has taken place in the other areas of the curriculum, the school has focused on individual student learning achievement and growth that will guide future learning in these two core areas of the curriculum.
Learning conversations during the semester have been ongoing and have been an important component of the informal reporting to parents. Please contact your child’s teacher if you require further information at this time.
The reports for Semester 1 will be sent home on Friday Week 2 Term 3.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Illnesses
It is paramount in these times, in particular, that any child who is unwell is kept at home. We appreciate your understanding and consideration for the safety of the other students and the staff.
Bullying No Way!
Staff Development Days 2020
Just a reminder that our next Staff Development Day (Pupil Free Day) will be on Friday 3 July (the last day of Term 2) for Staff Spirituality.
Monday 20 July (first day of Term 3) there will be a Staff Development day on Writing: Connection between reading, writing and oral language.
We thank you for your support and understanding of the importance of ongoing professional development for our staff.
Next week brings us to the last week for Term 2.
Have a wonderful weekend!
