Joey's News - Week 2 - Term 2
From the Principal
Dear Parents, Carers and Families,
As we enter the two “long terms”, some people can become complacent with consistent attendance at school and justify it with “its only one day” or “I don’t think they’re doing much in class today”. The reality is that attendance matters and as can be seen in the chart below it can quickly add up. Imagine trying to complete Yr 12 while in Yr 5 (40% attendance) your chance of success regardless of your pathway would be very limited. While some absence is inevitable, I encourage all families to ensure that their child’s absence is in their best interests both in the short and long term.
Similarly, late arrival and early departure impacts student learning and outcomes.
Parents and carers are reminded of our late arrival and early departure processes. School hours are 8.35am to 3pm.
Late Arrival
- Students who arrive before 9am are to attend the front office, sign in and receive a late slip to present to their teacher
- After 9am students are to attend the front office, sign in and receive a late slip to present to their teacher. Additionally, parents are required to notify the school of the lateness preferably the day before or prior to 8.35am at the latest.
Early Departure
- Parents are to notify the school the day before that their child will be leaving early the following day and what time. Where this is not possible, as much notice on the day of is appreciated.
- Parents need to collect their child and are to attend the office and sign out their child and wait for them to come to the office. When we are notified in advance, the office will arrange with the teacher to have your child at the office at the organised time. Alternatively, when not notified, the office staff will arrange your child to come down to the office to meet you, please do not go to the Habitat to personally collect them.
Under no circumstances are parents and carers to attend Habitats between 8.35am and 3pm as this creates a safety risk as well as disrupts the flow of learning in the habitat.
With Christ, we live, love and learn
James Roberts
Principal
What’s happening next week
| Week 3 Term 2 | |
Monday 5th May | Public Holiday |
Tuesday 6th May | |
Wednesday 7th May | Second-hand Uniform Shop open 8am - 8:45am |
| Thursday 8th May | |
| Friday 9th May | Mother's Day Assembly - 2pm in the school hall Do it for Dolly - Students are invited to wear blue and bring along a gold coin donation to stand against bullying and create a safer world for kids. |
Highlights of the Week
St. Monica's School Visits
On Monday afternoon, student leaders from St. Monica's visited the year 5 and 6 girls to discuss their experience of high school at St. Monica's.
Assembly led by Year 3
Thank you to our year 3 cohort for leading the school in this week's assembly!
Week 2 Awards
Congratulations to all St. Joseph's Way Award winners, keep up the great work!
TCC Cross Country
A huge congratulations to all students who represented St. Joseph's at the TCC Cross Country Competition, we are incredibly proud of your efforts.
Do it For Dolly Day
Upcoming Sports & Educational Opportunities
