P&C Association

The next meeting is Wednesday 8 June 2022 at 7.00pm at the school. Mark it in your diary and plan to come along.

National Sorry Day

Last Thursday students displayed the purple hibiscus in their classroom windows, throughout the school to show the work they have done to acknowledge and understand National Sorry Day. The purple hibiscus flower signifies compassion and healing, representing the stolen generation and the deep trauma suffered by many as a result.

National Reconciliation Week 27 May-3 June ‘Be Brave, Make Change’

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. This is celebrated in workplaces, schools and early learning services, community organisations and groups, and by individuals Australia-wide.

Yesterday we held our annual smoking ceremony as an important component of reconciliation efforts at Joondalup Schools and we were very happy so many of our families supported this event.

Emily Hamilton Leadership Lunch

We had the pleasure of having Emily Hamilton MLA visit our School Captains last Thursday for an in depth discussion about politics and law. Emily brought a replica Mace with her and explained the significance of this to the students, before placing it on the table for the duration. The School Captains enjoyed the discussion, some tasty lunch and a virtual tour of Parliament House. Emily Hamilton fielded a number of great questions, posed by our School Captains and we are already looking forward to the 2023 Leadership lunch.

School Development Day

Please remember this Friday 3 June is a School Development Day so no children come to school. 

Uniforms

School uniforms are a point of discussion at almost every school. The process of deciding on school uniforms is consultative and involves parents, students, staff, P&C and the School Board. This transparent process ensures the decisions made around uniform represent the majority and meet the requirements of the Department of Education Dress Code policy. The Joondalup Schools uniform consists of items that provide students with comfort and safety as they participate in school activities, while encouraging equity and building a sense of community.

The schools work in collaboration with Uniform Concepts to have affordable items available for purchase. After speaking with Uniform Concepts, I can confirm that the delay in the school jacket has been COVID related, which has impacted on manufacturing and shipping. Uniform Concepts has been paying additional fees to have items air freighted in, to try meet demand as Winter approaches. We are expecting to hear when the next shipment is arriving soon.

Incorporated into the school uniform, black leggings/skins (or footless tights) and a long-sleeved black shirt are approved to be worn under shorts, skirts and polos to ensure students are comfortable and warm. The remainder of the approved items are those purchased through Uniform Concepts or second-hand through other parents.

The P&C are also hoping to build stock of second hand uniforms for families in need. If you have any uniforms you no longer require, we would be happy to take them off your hands. Please see the ladies in the front office.

School Canteen

The Joondalup Schools canteen is currently open five days per week. A fulltime canteen is becoming uncommon across many schools as volunteers can be hard to come by and ordering declines.  Please support the canteen by using it regularly and approach the canteen to let them know of any time you may have available to help out.   

Parent Morning Tea

Our next morning tea will be held in J Block on Friday 17 June at 9am. We have organised for a representative from Belridge Secondary ESC to speak to parents who have questions about education support high school. All parents are welcome but if you have a child in Year 5 or 6, please come along to hear the information and bring any questions you might have. 

Student Health and Wellbeing 

Joondalup ESC aim to provide your child with a happy and safe environment in which to learn and grow. We work collaboratively with parents and guardians to meet the needs of our students and ask that you work in partnership with our dedicated staff.

To maximise your child’s success at JESC, it is important that parents:

• Ensure your child is ready for school with hair brushed, clean clothes, underwear, pull ups, wipes etc.
• Provide healthy food for recess and lunch;
• Reinforce hygienic practices at home (e.g. washing hands after going to the toilet);
• Respond to illness or medical concerns (e.g. head lice) by seeking treatment;
• Provide medication and equipment that is up-to-date and in good working order: and
• Ensure your child is in full school uniform (unless there is an alternative arrangement).

School Board Nomination Opportunity

We are currently seeking nominations for a Parent Representative to join our School Board. Our Board plays an important role in contributing to good school governance so that school resources are used efficiently, and community expectations and the school’s priorities reflect the needs of students. Joondalup ESC School Board meets twice per term to discuss the school’s priorities and direction while seeking input from Board members. If you are interested in knowing more about being a Board member, please let me know.

Kind regards,

Anna Eason

Principal