Our neighbours are still expressing their frustration with the traffic congestion after school and have reported that their driveways are being blocked by vehicles, causing them distress and anxiety when they are needing to leave for medical and other appointments.
Please be respectful of our neighbours and please DO NOT park or hinder their access to their homes.
Many parents have been dismayed that 3 point turns are still being undertaken which poses significant risk to pedestrians attempting to cross the road and does cause traffic jams! Three point turns undertaken near the school crossing on Albemarle Street are illegal and do attract a fine if council inspectors are in the vicinity conducting inspections, which they undertake on a regular basis.
Please do not use our neighbours driveways to turn your car around.
I have noticed in the later half of Term 1 a growing number of students are at the school gate before 8:30 am without supervision.
Please note that students who arrive before 8:30 am will be taken to Before School Care where supervision will be provided. Teachers are on duty from 8:30 am.
Staff have meetings in the morning which are scheduled to be finished prior to 8:30 but on the odd occasion these may go over and the gate is opened a few minutes later.
We understand that you need to go to work and every minute counts – on these occasions please leave your children at Before School Care and they will be asked to wait in the hall until the gate is open.
Dear OSHC Families,
First of all I would like to welcome back our community to the start of Term 2!
I’ve heard lots of wonderful things the children had the opportunity to do during their school break especially the fun activities during Vacation Care.
My name is Matthew, I am happy to announce that I will be the new OSHC Director for St Joseph’s Catholic School.
A little about me:
I come with a range of experience as a Director in OSHC and Early Childhood services. I have supported centres licensed from 12 places up to 160 place service per session.
I currently hold 3 Diploma’s and one Certificate 3 all relating to providing education and care to children. My most recent Diploma is in Community Services (child statutory, youth and family services).
I have a 6-year-old son and many pets including dogs, cats and birds in my household!
I look forward to meeting you all and getting to know the wonderful families in the community.
The teachers were privileged to be involved in a staff day on Tuesday focussing on Aboriginal Cultural Competency, engaging with our shared history, Identity and culture and placing importance on Our shared future – Reconciliation.
We are now developing a Reconciliation Action Plan. A RAP is a formal statement of commitment to reconciliation.
The key steps for developing a RAP are to establish a RAP Working Group:
A diverse Working Group ensures the responsibility of implementing reconciliation initiatives. We are seeking expressions of interest from the community.
We also need to write a Vision for Reconciliation. There are 40 actions that are recommended – of which 14 are mandatory. Antoinette DiPaolo is leading this initiative in our school. Thank you Antoinette for helping us to focus on this very important work.
We have also been successful in receiving an Aboriginal Cultural Residency Program which will be facilitated by Karno Martin. Karno is a Kaurna dancer, artist and musician. We look forward to meeting Karno and working with him to develop a deeper understanding about Aboriginal Identity and Culture.
A number of you have enquired about the redevelopment of the school grounds!!! We have received Development Approval for 33 Bertie Street and are VERY close to receiving Development Approval for 35 Bertie Street. The concept plans are now being developed into working drawings which are near completion and therefore, ready for the tender process very shortly! We are getting closer to realising our dream of having an interactive and engaging play space!!
On Thursday 6 May 2021 school and education sector leaders from across the state will come together to raise important funds and awareness for the most vulnerable people in our local communities.
Each year in South Australia there are more than 6,000 people, including children, who have no place to call home. You might not see them sleeping rough on the street, they may be some of the many who sleep in their cars, or couch surf with family and friends.
At the Principal/Leaders Sleepout, I will swap my comfy bed and home cooked meal for cardboard and a night without the creature comforts of home.
By sleeping out for one night, I aim to experience just a small part of what those facing homelessness and disadvantage do each and every day.
I am hoping to raise $2000 to help provide support to South Australians facing homelessness. Please help me by making a donation through my page.
It only takes a minute and any money you can give (no matter how large or small) will go a long way to helping me reach my target.
Thank you, I really appreciate your support..
The 20 room Vinnies Women’s Crisis Centre and 45 bed Vinnies Men’s Crisis Centre provide year-round emergency accommodation, including for children and pets at the women’s centre. These services also provide meals, laundry facilities, access to other Vinnies services, government and agency services and more.
Vinnies Fred’s Van meal services operate from 10 sites across South Australia, providing hot nutritious meals together with social support. Eight of these operate indoors, meaning our adult and children guests dine in dignity and comfort. Blankets and scarves or beanies are given out in winter and food is often provided to take away. Around 40,000 meals are served each year in SA.
May 11th – Parent Information Night 6:30pm in St Joseph’s School Hall
Please note that the date for Confirmation has changed. We have received dates from the Archbishop’s office. Students from SJSH Confirmation Ceremony will now be held at 10am on Saturday 21 August 2021 @ Sacred Heart Church, Hindmarsh.
Our Parent’s & Friends Committee have organised a professional photobooth in the hall this coming Wednesday 5th May, allowing the kids to make a fun picture of themselves to take home as a gift for Mum (or a significant person) this Mother’s Day (….think fun props and a professional background and border)
When: this Wednesday 5th May
Cost: $5, order via Qkr!
Classes will be escorted to the hall throughout the day in an orderly fashion, where individual images can be printed (sorry, time doesn’t permit for sibling/friend shots).
The cost is $5 per child and should be purchased *now* via Qkr! App, under the P&F tab. Order by end of day, Tuesday 4th May
These images are printed in hard copy only and will not be stored or uploaded anywhere online.
By purchasing your child’s $5 gift for mum, you are allowing us to take their image. Staff and school volunteers on the day will all hold relevant police clearances.
Please speak to Laura Morris or Jacki Bishop if you have any questions.
The Parents and Friends are organising a ‘Wish list.” Teachers and Students are compiling a list of goals/items they'd like to fundraise for! The P & F want to hear from you too! Please let a member of the P & F, your class representative or send an email to info@sjsh.catholic.edu.au with any suggestions you think need to be considered that would benefit the entire school?
We look forward to hearing from you!
In early February, Marley was presented with an opportunity to represent St. Joseph’s Hindmarsh and try out for SAPSASA Softball. With no experience at all but a healthy give anything a go attitude Marley tried out and was successful in gaining a place on the Western Metro Team.
Four Friday nights of training have led up to this momentous week. 9 games over 3 days with some amazing girls and talented, patient coaches. Marley has loved every minute and was over the moon to be selected.
NAPLAN will be held next week scheduled to begin on Tuesday 11th May for students in Years 3 and 5.
Testing will begin at 9.00 am. Please ensure that your children are at school by 8.45 am so they may begin on time.
Each year, millions of bread tags end up in landfill – but a concept out of South Africa has inspired an Adelaide charity to collect and recycle them, with the money gained helping the disabled.
The year 4C class has started collecting bread tags for the organisation and is asking for your support.
Can you please gather and send in your bread tags. We have a collection basket in the Front Office.
For more information on this charity, please click on the link below:
https://www.abc.net.au/7.30/adelaide-charity-recycling-bread-tags-for-a-good/13031710
Please note the winter uniform is to be worn in Term 2 and 3.
Please refer to the image of our school uniform.
Volunteers are truly valued at St Joseph's.
All Volunteers are required to hold:
Issue 3 of ‘Book Club’ will now be going home. Books can be ordered directly through Scholastic using the very easy to use ‘Loop’ payment process, closing on Monday 17th May at 3pm.
Any queries please see Miss Carmody
Stop the Spread by staying home when sick
Please consider others. Stay home if you, your child or someone living with you us unwell.
A new social netball team has formed made up of mums and friends of St Joseph’s.
Last Wednesday was our first game and great fun. If anyone is interested in filling in from time to time please let Kerrie P know (0422412912).
To celebrate International Compost Awareness Week, the City of Charles Sturt are offering a free kitchen caddy and compostable bags for each household in the council area.
♻️Follow this link to get your kitchen caddy.
During International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) every year, we celebrate and encourage the use of compost among local communities to improve or maintain high quality soil, grow healthy plants and protect our natural environment.
Share how you have supported Compost Week this year by sending us a photo of your compost at home or at work. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with the official hashtag #CelebrateICAW.
Alternatively, you can send your photo to info@core.asn.au between 2nd May and 28th May 2021 and we will be uploading all submitted photos daily onto the International Compost Week website.
All photos that are entered into this competition will be in the draw to WIN great prizes.
St Joseph's School Hindmarsh is in the Red Zone
Fruit Fly restrictions are still in place until December 2021.
Head to the official website to learn more about the outbreak and restrictions >> https://fruitfly.sa.gov.au/outbreak-restrictions/red-area
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