St Joseph's Primary School Merewether
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166 Union St
The Junction NSW 2291
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Assistant Principal's Message

St Joseph’s Student Council

During Week 1, each class reflected on the qualities of leadership as they voted for their Semester 2 Student Council Representatives. We wish to congratulate the following students:

Semester One 

Year 2 Blue 

Georgia G 

Nash D 

Year 2 Gold  

Lily-Ellen R 

Toby W 

Year 3 Blue 

Maroula J 

Bodhi P 

Year 3 Gold 

Clara LH 

Lennox B 

Year 4 Blue 

Ylva M 

Max W 

Year 4 Gold 

Alexandra B 

Joseph C 

Year 5 Blue 

Izzy A 

Will S 

Year 5 Gold 

Claudia S 

Paxton H 

Year 6 Blue 

Amelia C 

Hayden C 

Year 6 Gold 

Aria F 

Joshua VDB 

These students received their Student Council badges at this afternoon’s assembly. We look forward to a great semester working on a variety of initiatives together.

Thank you again to all our Semester One council members who represented both their class and St Joseph’s with great maturity, leadership and pride.

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Positive Behaviour Learning (PBL)

Our PBL focus this fortnight is Act Safely – Moving safely. This is a big focus area as quite often children are reminded to be aware of their surroundings and how they move within them. In class, students are identifying ways we move safely (and unsafely) as they analyse different scenarios and how they can be most safe. On the playground teachers will be keeping a close eye on students who are walking on the concrete and playing safely on equipment. Hopefully many tokens will be given out!

Interrelate  - *Save the date*

Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship services that specialises in supporting parents and children. St Joseph’s has benefited from their service in the past and we have now secured a date for two evening sessions this year on 24th October.

The two sessions are:

Session 1: Where Did I Come From?

Audience: Year 3 and 4 students and their parents/carers

(Students from Year 5 and 6 are welcome to this if they have not participated previously)

Program focus:
• Discuss the male and female reproductive systems, foetal development and the birth process
• Personal safety and protective behaviours
    

Session 2: Preparing for Puberty

Audience: Year 5 and 6 students and their parents/carers

Program focus:
• Discuss the physical changes of puberty, emphasising that it can be different for everyone
• Develop students’ understanding of periods and sperm production, as well as the physical, emotional, social and intellectual changes associated with puberty for both boys and girls
• Enhance awareness of children’s personal safety and protective behaviours

Note: Younger students are welcome to attend at the discretion of their parents/carers.

These sessions will take place in the evening on 24th October. More information and booking details will be available closer to the date.

Nicole Charnock
Assistant Principal