St Joseph's Newsletter

This week we celebrate the wonders of literature in BOOK WEEK. This is one of those special occasions in every child’s primary schooling when we marvel at the power of books. This year there has been the added incentive with the Golden Ticket Challenge. I have been asked every time I leave my office for clues to the location of the tickets, I love seeing the excitement in the children’s faces as they go on the hunt! A very special thank you to Mrs Kostiw for organising another exceptional celebration.

A big ‘thank you’ to our parents who continue to follow the parking laws during pick up and drop off times in the surrounding streets. As I mentioned in a Skoolbag post last week, we have seen an increase in the presence of Council parking inspectors. We certainly understand and appreciate the frustration when the streets become congested during the peak times. We still have a number of parents who are illegally parking, leaving their cars for the ‘quick run in’ to the school to collect their child. Whilst it may only be for a short time, it means others are not able to move safely through the streets and our neighbours are unable to exit their homes. Please follow the instructions of our Kiss and Go areas and take note of the No-Standing and No-Parking areas.

The Year 1's had a fantastic day at Morialta Reserve!! They have been learning about Minibeasts in class and were on the hunt to see if they could discover any more.

They had lots of fun stories to tell their parents/families when they got home.  Thanks to Jacki and Kate for coming along and helping!

Congratulations to our Mayoral Make-A-Book Winners this year. We can't wait to read your stories! ?

5/6FD are seeking donations of clean and empty glass jars and small pringle containers. If you can help out, please leave your donations in the basket in the front office. Thanks!

Hats will become compulsory in week 7 during recess, lunch and p.e lessons as well as during OSHC and after school sport training.

If students don't have a hat during recess they will be directed to play in a shaded area. During lunch, they will be directed to the hall.

Don't forget School Photo Day is on Thursday 2nd September.

Please make sure students are wearing their correct school winter uniform. 

Stop the Spread by staying home when sick

Please consider others. Stay home if you, your child or someone living with you us unwell.

We have contacted the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) and confirmed we are in the red ? zone . 

We have been advised that ? honeydew, ? watermelon, ? pineapple,? rock melon,? cucumber and ? carrot can be brought on to our premises and is also permitted to leave the school if the student has not consumed it during the day.

You can purchase fruit from a green ? or yellow ? zone store and bring to school. However, if the fruit is not consumed it must not leave the school. Please note fruit purchased from a store in the red zone or home grown in a red ? zone are not permitted to be brought to school.

Please refer to www.fruitfly.sa.gov.au website for current maps of zoning as this is regularly updated by PIRSA. If you have any further questions regarding zoning and the various requirements, please contact PIRSA directly. 

On Wednesday a search for golden tickets in the sand inspired imaginative play, creativity and the exploration of ideas. Treasure maps were drawn, and pirate hats were created as children searched for golden tickets they had made.

Last Friday the Preschoolers were very fortunate to be invited to participate in the new Playgroup programme LET’S MOVE. Held in the school hall from 10 until 11 am it features a selection of fun activities that enable the children to utilise their gross and fine motor skills.

Thankyou Maria A and Catherine B for facilitating a great, fun session.

Head to our website to read our upcoming Vacation Care Program for the Sept/Oct School Holidays. Click here to view the Program!

Bookings are available from Week 5, Monday the 16th of August and open until the 10th of September 2021 for families whose child is enrolled at St Joseph's. Spaces available for Vacation Care bookings are subject to staffing, venue availability and may become fully booked prior to the closing date.

From the 6th of September, any remaining spaces will be available for families within the wider community until spaces are full due to staffing arrangements. 

Have you booked OSHC for our upcoming Pupil Free Day?

Monday 11th October is a Pupil Free Day bookings for this day are also available through the Vacation Care program. 

Please speak with our OSHC team if you have any questions. :)