Joey's News - Week 7
From the Principal
Our Values ~ Love, Learning, Community, Respect
Our Expectations ~ Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Ready To Learn
Recently, I introduced our refined school expectations - Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Ready to Learn. This week, I would like to talk about our second expectation and that is Be Safe.
When we unpack this expectation with the students in class we talk about being safe as caring for yourself, other people and the environment and we break it down into the following elements:
- We use technology appropriately
- We move and wait responsibility
- We use equipment safely
- We use strategies to regulate.
Following on from that, when I need to have corrective conversations with students for not following our expectations, I focus on getting them to tell me what they did/ what happened and which of the expectations they relate to…they are already very good at identifying these thanks to their teachers. The next part is getting them to identify if their behaviour followed the expectation or did not follow the expectation. At this point I ask the students what following the expectation looks like and what it doesn’t look like. Most importantly, how they are going to fix their mistake. Finally, we discuss what they feel is an appropriate consequence based on their behaviour and the impact that their actions have had on relationships with others.
I believe that by getting our students to acknowledge their own behaviour, as well as understand that all actions have consequences (good or bad) on relationships, that together we will be able to set them up for success beyond the gates of St Joseph’s. This is an important part of their growth, independence and interpersonal relationships and allows us, the key adults in their lives to slowly step back and allow them to take ownership of their future.
With Christ, we live, love and learn
James Roberts
Principal
What’s happening Week 8!
| Week 8 | |
Monday 17th March | NAPLAN continues all week, including catch-up tests |
Tuesday 18th March | |
Wednesday 19th March | St. Joseph's Feast Day - 9am liturgy followed by the Splashtastic Obstacle Course for students |
| Thursday 20th March | |
| Friday 21st March | - Harmony Day - wear orange - Second Hand Uniform Shop Open (8:00-8:40) - JCC Think Tank (8:00-8:40), all parents welcome - No Assembly this week |
Week 7 Assembly
Staff Farewell
This afternoon we farewelled our Finance Officer, Mrs Lauren Blenkinsop. We thank Lauren for her hard work and dedication over the past few years, and wish her fulfillment and happiness in her future endeavours.
Year 2 Harmony Day Assembly
Thank you to year 2 for leading us in assembly this week.
Award Recipients for Week 7
Congratulations to all our award recipients this week. Thank you for modelling the St. Joseph's way each day, keep up the amazing work!
Parent Workshops
North Queensland ADHD Conference
The 2025 North Queensland ADHD Conference will be an incredible event aimed at parents, educators, carers, family members, professionals and those themselves with ADHD.
Held at the Pullman Reef Hotel Casino Urchins Ballroom for the second year for another incredible event.
This Conference will have a variety of expert speakers who will give you a fantastic understanding of ADHD from many different angles. Arming you with the tools, information and strategies to provide the best for those with ADHD so that they can realise their full potential and achieve their best.
More information to come, including the agenda and exhibitor info - Keep your eyes out on our website at: www.myspiritedchild.com
Sat 29 Mar 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (UTC+11)
LOCATION
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
35 - 41 Wharf Street, Cairns City Queensland 4870
CONTACT DETAILS
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Information and support for parent, educators and anyone with a connection to someone with a neurodivergent condition
Cairns Autism Workshop
Parents in Touch Seminar
School Crossing Supervisors Needed
The Cairns Department of Transport and Main Roads are currently advertising for a new School Crossing Supervisor, as one of our longest serving supervisors, Eileen, has now retired.
This is a paid position with Super benefits and Long Service leave benefits at $37.10 per hour. If you or anyone you know is interested in the position, please contact the Road Safety Officer for Parramatta Park, Allison Hudson.
Phone: 0408 783 080
Email: Allison.m.hudson@tmr.qld.gov.au
Upcoming Sports & Educational Opportunities
