St Joseph's School Hectorville in Hectorville | Primary School

St Joseph's School Hectorville

Locality: Hectorville

Phone: +61 8 8115 7700

Address: 30 Montacute Road, Hectorville 5073 Hectorville, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.sjh.catholic.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Tomorrow! Wear your casuals clothes and help us raise money for Vinnies @VinniesAU Vinnies is a non-profit organisation that assists people in need and works to combat social injustice. ... Any little bit you can contribute will help the less fortunate

25.01.2022 Our Secret Garden has some new additions! Joining the original chickens are 4 new arrivals that are under 6 months old! Make sure you pop by to have a look and of course, make them feel welcome too. ... We will be naming the new chooks early next term, so start brainstorming and comment your ideas below

25.01.2022 Students in Year 5 went on camp to @WoodhouseActivityCentre for a 3 day and 2 nights experience Woodhouse has multiple obstacle courses designed to bring people together as a team and challenge individual skill and bravery. Our students were involved in many problem solving activities, each taking risks to grow as individuals. The students came back feeling like they had bonded well, strengthened current friendships, and even established new ones!

24.01.2022 Was your child in the Catholic Schools Music Festival 2020? The concert video is now LIVE and online for our #SJHcommunity to watch! Please request login details via DM or the Front Office to access the video here: www.musicfestival.cesa.catholic.edu.au/news... Congratulations to all students and staff involved. We are SO proud of your efforts @CatholicSchoolsMusicFestival

24.01.2022 This year the Wakakirri Challenge was a little bit different than previous years, with the challenge performed without an audience but, the show must go on! After weeks of hard work, our Year 6 students produced a remarkable 7-minute story-dance that theatrically delivered a purposeful story (stay tuned). A combination of dancing, creative movement and acting, had the finished product ready to be filmed and sent off for digital submission.... Although we couldn't have our #SJHcommunity there to watch, we are grateful to have a digital copy that we can share with you in the upcoming weeks A BIG thank you to all the parents, caregivers and volunteers for their support with props, costumes and all the behind the scenes action @wakakirriofficial #welovewaka

24.01.2022 Discovering dinosaurs and fossils Young paleontologists and students at St Joseph's, learnt about prehistoric life at the Life Long Ago incursion. In large sandboxes, students rummaged through to find and then dust off, dinosaur fossils from some of the most iconic dinosaurs of the past: Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops ... Students got to learn more about each dinosaur including where they lived, where they came from and what they ate.

23.01.2022 'We're Stuck' Is the name of a book by Sue DeGennaro that was part of the shortlist for the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards! Students in Year 1 met up with their older year level buddies to read the book, and together, make birthday hats like in the story! ... The story is about a Turtle that needs to get to the shop. It is important that he isn’t late. When he races into the lift of Building 24 with all the busy people, there is a nod and a blink and a step to the side. A grunt and a sigh and a lean to the right. But what happens when the lift stops moving? Crocodile has a meeting to get to. And Giraffe has a doctor’s appointment. And Turtle really, really needs to get to the shop You might like to listen to the story at home here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWSpwOV3wBA

22.01.2022 Time flies when you're having fun! Being the last week of Term 3 already, we wanted to remind you of what's upcoming Tuesday - @CatholicSchoolsMusicFestival performance. The event will be lived streamed: Catholic Schools Music Festival SA... Wednesday - Casual Clothes Day, please bring a gold coin to support @VinniesAU & Year 6 Wakakirri rehearsals and filming of final performance Friday - Sports Day with an early 1pm dismissal. Sports Day is a closed event due to COVID restrictions. We aim to provide a fun, exciting and memorable day for our students.n We look forward to capturing and sharing with you as many memorable moments throughout the day as possible - live streams throughout the day. Have a great last week of term!

21.01.2022 A part of design and technology this week, Year 1 students learned the bossy 'e' sound The 'e' is bossy because it bosses the other vowel in words around, either making a long sound or shout out its name

21.01.2022 The Year 6 classes regularly work together to co-constuct their learning. They share ideas, problem solve, collaborate and set goals together Through co-construction students not only learn from each other, but they also develop their ability to communicate, work as a team and empathise with others #SJHleadership

20.01.2022 For Term 3 Science, our Reception classes focussed on living things and how the environment affects their growth Students planted seeds in controlled environments and made predictions on how the seed might grow. After a term full of observing and recording the progress, students were amazed to find the seed that was planted in sand was the healthiest

20.01.2022 This term, the Year 1 classes had an indigenous focus for their learning. The classes looked at dreamtime stories that explains the creation, process and beliefs of Aboriginal Peoples 'How birds got their colour' story showed the students that Indigenous Australians have their own ideas about how things came to be. According to this dreamtime story, birds all used to be black and have no colour. One day, a bird landed on a sharp branch, which cut into his foot and made it swell, and all birds except the crow came to his aid and looked after him until the swelling broke, releasing colour into the world. Students created and coloured these beautiful birds in light of the story

20.01.2022 Welcome back! We are proud to be part of such a united state, and more closely, our #SJHcommunity - Well done to all! We'd like to keep the positives rolling this Monday morning, recognising the generosity of Year 3/4 student, Nooraya and her family. They donated $1000 to purchase Lexile book for our Library ... Lexile books connect children with a book that matches their reading level and provides the right amount of challenge! A BIG Thank you!

20.01.2022 Learning all about measurements Preschool children took their numeracy lesson outdoors to discover different ways to measure! Students learnt about centimetres, metres, big and small, long and short. With these new skills, the Preschoolers now enjoy measuring anything and everything around them

19.01.2022 Come dressed in your favourite clothes for Casual Clothes Day tomorrow! We are raising money for @VinniesAU who support people experiencing poverty and inequality. Our fundraising efforts will contribute to creating a more just and compassionate society You can also get involved by contributing food and drink items to a family in need, or by buying a gift for a child in need. Please donate via the Front Office.

19.01.2022 Last day of Term 3! We want to thank everyone in our #SJHcommunity who support our school to continue to excel even through the tougher of times. We have a very special community here and on behalf of the SJH Staff, Teachers and Leadership Team, we wish you all the health and happiness you SO deserve ... Reminders: Early 1pm dismissal today, Student Free Day on Monday 12th October & school commences Tuesday 13th October for Term 4.

17.01.2022 Ultra-cute fluffy chicks! The year 2 classes are observing the chickens life-cycle for Science this term Three have already hatched and 12 still to come! Swing by Hayden's class to check them out!... They will be there until Wednesday next week. See more

17.01.2022 We've almost arrived at that time of the year, where our graduating Year 6 students Primary education comes to an end! A group of our Year 6 girls have been working hard, giving up their lunch breaks to put a special performance together for graduation: take a sneak peek of them practicing

17.01.2022 With the announcement that restrictions are easing in South Australia, we are glad to announce that our school will reopen on Monday as per usual Your child's learning and wellbeing are always our number one priority. We will continue to provide quality education without compromise on anyones health or safety. Stay #CovidSafe and remember to follow Covid-19 Safety Plans to keep yourself and others around you protected ... Keep up to date: www.cesa.catholic.edu.au/news/alerts

16.01.2022 As you walk through our new Arts Centre, the sound of music and students singing along to it, fills your heart with warmth Take a listen to the sweet voices of our Year 5 choir and see how music makes them feel happier, healthier and even more creative. FACT: There is actually mounting research that demonstrates the benefits of community singing. For us, it strengthens the feeling of togetherness

15.01.2022 Encouraging a Growth Mindset Our student's wellbeing is at the forefront of everything we do. We have a range of steps and procedures to ensure our students remain ‘feeling good so they can do good’! We've found that often the simplest of acts (like praise) can have a positive impact on children, helping them to flourish When we take the concept of promoting a growth mindset, we aim for students to understand that their talents and abilities can be developed through effort and persistence. ‘If they work at it, they can get better!’

14.01.2022 Spring has Sprung! As we start to see some warmer days, it is essential that we support one another to stay #SunSmart Please ensure your child has a hat to wear for recess, lunch and any other outside times at school ... UV cannot be seen or felt, so keep up to date on the SunSmart App: www.sunsmart.com.au/too/interactive-tools/free-sunsmart-app #NoHatNoPlay

13.01.2022 The Year 3/4 project, Genius Hour, originally came from an idea by Google! The innovative company came up with a working concept based on the 80/20 idea where employees are given 20% of their time at work to do their own projects! The concept was very successful, increasing employee productivity, purpose and wellbeing - Genius Hour Project for our students stemmed from this Genius Hour in the classroom gave students the chance to self-select a project and investigate that... topic. Students interested in science were able to pursue a branch of science that may not be covered during the typical curriculum. The project improved productivity in the classroom, keeping them motivated to learn and engaged in their topic of choice!

13.01.2022 Children's University Graduates of 2020 It is with great news that we share to you our students who have completed the required hours to graduate to the next level in the Children's University Program. This year it was incredibly challenging for students, with many of their usual external activities suspended. However, we were pleased to see how resourceful they were, seeking external learning from a variety of new places. Students accessed the Children's University online ...portal for activities weekly and even used their special family-time to develop learning experiences. This year, the usual graduation ceremony won't be going ahead, but we will be celebrating the student's achievements at school today Well done to all!

10.01.2022 Letting young mind's flourish at every opportunity Children are naturally curious about most things in life and letting them be curious means they can explore, discover and learn more things first-hand. A recent art activity had our students use their creative flare to make a curious creature out of different crafts ... Check out what they came up with! #CreativeKids #IgniteYourPassion

10.01.2022 Welcome to Week 9 (where has this term gone?) We caught the Preschool children sporting positive vibes this morning in our different early learning zones. The Preschool provides children with a wide range of activities to support the different developmental learning skills ... Find out more on our website or join us for a School Tour tomorrow! Book here: www.sjh.catholic.edu.au/enrolments/school-tours

08.01.2022 Last term in Science, Reception students looked at how the stem of a plant is responsible for transporting water They observed what happens if they put a piece of celery into food colouring

07.01.2022 Being safe and doing the right thing! Amongst recent community efforts to take on the rollercoaster of what was this past week, students in Year 3/4 have realised the important role communication plays in keeping the public safe. As part of a new Digital Technologies unit, students grouped together to create and deliver ads that would portray different safety messages. Topics like Cyber Safety and Water Safety, as pictured in progress, would educate viewers on how they too ...can keep safe. Students have started filming there ads, using the green-screen to edit in different background themes and effect Stay tuned for more and #StaySafe Catholic Education South Australia

06.01.2022 Entrepreneurs in the making Our Year 5 students put their leadership skills to practice, demonstrating to Reception children, how to make an iMovie trailer on an iPad. Together, students captured new video content to create their very own motion-visual. ... Using the video editing application, students then edited the content to: crop and zoom, split a clip, add & detach audio, add transitions and even remove background/backdrops. Good job to our leaders and listeners #EngageYourLearning Catholic Education South Australia

06.01.2022 Why join P&F? because your opinion matters! Our school community is at the heart of everything we do, and why we do it. Therefore, it only makes sense that your opinions and advice shape the decisions we make as a school P&F members have the opportunity to be actively INVOLVED in the life of our school and your child’s education. You will engage in, and organise a variety of fun social events for your child’s class and for the entire school.... Meet new people, make friends, and build support networks with parents and school staff by joining P&F in 2021 here: shorturl.at/uQTWY

06.01.2022 We a SO proud of our Year 3/4 students for producing such high quality and creative work for their Genius Hour projects Students have been working on this project every week of Term 3 for about an hour. The project allows students to follow their own passion with the free inquiry task, researching it in-depth, then putting together a practical component to display what they have learnt. Stay tuned, more pictured to come!

04.01.2022 Please help! Every child deserves to feel loved at Christmas. St Vincent de Paul's are collecting and contributing food and drink items for families I need, as well as gift donations for children this Christmas ... To help: take a greeting tag from our Christmas Tree in the Front Office. Read who the gift is for and donate something that would be suitable for the given gender and age-group. Please do not wrap the gift, return it with the tag attached and place it under the tree for easy allocation (we will wrap it) In advance, we thank you for your kindness and generosity! #SJHcommunity #LetsStickTogether Catholic Education South Australia

03.01.2022 Did you know... Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture has existed in this land for around 50,000 years!! Students in Year 1 had an indigenous focus for Term 3, learning about the uniqueness of these cultures and the wisdom and knowledge embedded in them Students painted and crafted these rocks with images on them to symbolise what they had learned from listening to their dreamtime stories

01.01.2022 Due to weather forecast for tomorrow, we have made the decision to postpone Sports Day. While we are certainly sad that this event can't go ahead tomorrow for our students, we look forward to delivering the event in full-action when Spring has actually sprung Parents and careers will be informed in the near future of a more suitable date to hold Sports Day next term.... Thank you for your understanding, we look forward to a great last day of Term 3 remaining dry indoors!