2019 – Issue 13 | Francis Jordan CS News

A Message from the Principal – Issue 13

Dear Parents, Children and Friends,

Pupil Free Day on Friday
Please note that 31 May is a Pupil Free Day. On this day, staff will undergo professional development. Should you require care for your children, please feel free to make contact with OSHC.

Change of Pupil Free Date for Term Three
The school was scheduled to have a Pupil Free Day on Monday 22 July; the first day back in term three. Due to the availability of the presenter, this day has been rescheduled to Friday 26 July. We apologise for the inconvenience caused in changing the date and thank you for your support and understanding.

Continuous Learning to Improve Student Outcomes
This year, the staff have been continually engaged in focusing on using our data to consistently improve student outcomes. Research shows that one of the most important ways to improve student outcomes is to build the capacity and knowledge of the teacher. Over the last term we have been focusing on a number of powerful and strategic elements to school improvement. These include:

Using data to drive instruction;
Building capacity for literacy assessment and literacy instruction;
Establishing professional learning communities to share successful practice.

Staff have been trained in effective data collection strategies and will now focus on how to use this data to ensure we are meeting the needs of, and challenging, every child within our classroom. To aide in this, we have set high level end of year targets of each child in each year level in reading across the school. It should be noted that these are high level targets and not minimum standards. We want the best for every child at Francis Jordan and believe that in challenging all students, they are then best placed to be effective and active citizens who can contribute meaningfully to their world.

The targets are based on reading ages and levels.

The first set of targets are for children in Pre Primary to Year Three and are based on PM Benchmarks. The end of year targets are as follows:

Pre Primary:	Level 5
Year One:	Level 15
Year Two:	Level 25
Year Three:	Level 30 (By the end of semester one)

Once a child reaches Level 30 and finishes PM Benchmarks, a reading age is established using an Informal Prose Inventory Assessment. For children in Year Three to Year Six, their target for reading is 12 months above their chronological age (actual age).

To use a sporting analogy, in order to ensure our children achieve success, we need to show them where the game is played and where the goal posts are. We will be sharing these targets with children in the school, as I am with you, as research shows that strong and transparent partnerships between teachers, parents and children are integral to each child reaching their potential.

At the professional development day this Friday, staff will be setting individual goals for each child in their classroom in reading and sharing these with their students, along with strategies and focus areas on how to get there. I encourage parents to speak with their child’s teacher to regularly to check in on their child’s progress and support them through regular reading at home. I look forward to these robust conversations and actively celebrating our children’s success.

Cross Country Carnival
Tomorrow is our school Cross Country Carnival. Our event begins at 8.50am and will conclude with presentations at 1.10pm I thank Miss Lawson for preparing the children for this carnival and for our staff for giving freely of their time to coach our students in Running Club in the morning. I look forward to seeing you there.

Approximate timetable:

Year	Race Start
PRE PRIMARY	8:50am
YEAR 1	9:00am
YEAR 2	9:15am
YEAR 3	9:30am
YEAR 4	9:50am
YEAR 5	11:05am
YEAR 6	11:35am

Expansion of the Pre Kindy Program
This term we have extended our popular 3 Year Old Pre Kindy program to two days. Children have the option of attending one or two days, with the sessions running on Tuesday and Thursday. Should you wish to enrol your child in this highly beneficial program, please contact the office on 9404 2400 or email me at miranda.swann@cewa.edu.au

Upcoming Important Dates:

30 May: Faction Cross Country Carnival
31 May: Pupil Free Day
3 June: WA Day Public Holiday
4 & 5 June: School Photos
7 June: Merit Assembly
10 June: Confirmation Retreat
12 June: Francis Jordan Whole School Mass 11.15am
13 June: Year Six Lightning Carnival
14 June: Class Assembly 1W at 8.30am
14 June: Mini Fete 1.00 – 2.15pm
15 June: Sacrament of Confirmation Mass at 2pm

God bless our school and those within it.

Miranda Swann
Principal

Religious Education News Issue 13

First Reconciliation Enrolment
If your child is receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation this year, you must enrol him / her on Saturday June 8 at the Saint Simon Peter church from 9.30 to 11.00am. Please bring the relevant paperwork mentioned in the Reconciliation booklet given to you at the Parent Information evening.

Confirmation
Please keep our Year 6 students in your prayers this term as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday June 15.

Francis Jordan Whole School Mass
On the following page is an invitation to the Francis Jordan whole school Mass. This is one of two Masses that we celebrate in the Saint Simon Peter church. All classes from Kindy to Year 6 attend. Please mark the date and time in your diary.

Term Two RE Calendar

DATE	EVENT	VENUE / TIME
4/5/2019	Confirmation Commitment Mass	St Simon Peter Church 6.00pm
5/5/2019	Confirmation Commitment Mass	St Simon Peter Church 8.00am, 10,00am or 5.00pm
10/5/2019	Mothers Day liturgy and Morning Tea	Hall – 8.45am
17/5/2019	Jaricot Day Liiturgy	Hall – 8.30am
18/5/2019	First Holy Communion Enrolment	St Simon Peter parish 9.30am to 11.00am
18/5/2019	Confirmation Parent / Child Workshop & Mass of Election	St Simon Peter parish 4.30pm start
19/5/2019	Confirmation Parent / Child Workshop & Mass of Election	St Simon Peter parish 10.00am start or 3.30pm start
22/5/2019	First Reconciliation Parent Information Meeting	Saint Simon Peter church – 7.00pm
23/5/2019	First Reconciliation Parent Information Meeting	Saint Simon Peter church – 7.00pm
24/5/2019	Sorry Day liturgy	Hall – 11.00am
25/5/2019	Confirmation Parent / Child Workshop & Mass of Election	St Simon Peter parish 4.30pm start
26/5/2019	Confirmation Parent / Child Workshop & Mass of Election	St Simon Peter parish 10.00am start
8/6/2019	First Reconciliation Enrolment	St Simon Peter parish 9.30am to 11.00am
10/6/2019	Confirmation Retreat	Hall – 8.30 to 2.40pm
11/6/2019	Confirmation Practice & Reconciliation	Saint Simon Peter Church – 10.00am
12/6/2019	Francis Jordan Whole School Mass	Saint Simon Peter Church – 11.15am
15/6/2019	Sacrament Of Confirmation Mass	Saint Simon Peter Church – 2.00pm
22/6/2019	First Holy Communion Commitment Mass	Saint Simon Peter Church – 6.00pm
22/6/2019	First Reconciliation Commitment Mass	Saint Simon Peter Church – 6.00pm
23/6/2019	First Holy Communion Commitment Mass	Saint Simon Peter Church – 8.00am, 10.00am or 5.00pm
23/6/2019	First Reconciliation Commitment Mass	Saint Simon Peter Church – 8.00am, 10.00am or 5.00pm
29/6/2019	Confirmation Commissioning Mass	Saint Simon Peter Church – 6.00pm
30/6/2019	Confirmation Commissioning Mass	Saint Simon Peter Church – 8.00am, 10.00am or 5.00pm

Curriculum News Issue 13

School Photos
On Monday a note was sent home with every student regarding school photos, which will be taking place on Tuesday 4 June and Wednesday 5 June. Please ensure you have read the uniform requirements carefully and checked the timetable on the back of the sheet. If you need to visit the uniform shop before the day, it is open TOMORROW from 8.00-9.00am. With Friday being a pupil free day and Monday being a public holiday it will be important that we are all prepared.

Tim Winton Award for Young Writers
The Tim Winton Award for young Writers is a writing competition open to Western Australian school students which encourages imagination, innovation and creativity. Last year our very own Jesse Jacob was a finalist for her narrative; The Adventures of Jeffery Bob. Entries open at 9.30am on Tuesday 4 June. To enter, register and submit your story online before 5.30pm on Monday 24 June 2019. For further information, please visit www.subiaco.wa.gov.au or click here: FAQ

Reading Data
Since the beginning the year you have heard a lot of talk about one of our school’s major foci; the collection of relevant data to improve the teaching and learning of reading. As a staff we are now at the point where we have established consistent practices for the collection of that data. This Friday, at our professional development day we will be analysing this data and setting goals for every student in our school. These goals will be specific for each individual. These goals will then shape how we teach reading in the classroom. As educators, we are very excited about the prospect of what this means for your child and the possibilities for them to improve their reading fluency and comprehension.

Regards,
Gloria Ward

Assistant Principal Curriculum

FJCS Concert News Issue 13

Francis Jordan Catholic School Concert

Dear Parents

A school concert is being organised this year for term three at the Redmond Theatre at Prendiville Catholic College.

The concert will be held over two nights on Tuesday 10 September and Wednesday 11 September. This will be a Performing Arts Concert and all children from Years 1 – 6 will be involved.

Once details have been organised, you will be notified regarding the night that your child will be performing, ticketing, rehearsal, general information, etc.

Please mark these dates into your calendar.

Parents are reminded that the School Concert is a compulsory event and that students are required to attend on the night that they have been allocated.

Kind Regards

S. Giannasi

Music Coordinator

School Photos Issue 13

Community News Issue 13

Woolworths Earn and Learn is BACK for 2019
This year the funds will go towards updating Kindy Resources – puzzles, books, game. To be a part of this, each time you shop at Woolworths between May 1 and June 25, you will earn ONE sticker for EVERY $10 spent. THEN stick your stickers to an OFFICIAL Sticker Sheet (each child will bring ONE home and more are available in the front office). Then, your child can ‘post’ completed Sticker Sheets either into the Earn and Learn box in the front office OR directly into the Earn and Learn box located at the front of Woolworths Currambine (make sure you fill up the box with OUR school logo on it!) It’s that simple to make a HUGE difference! Thanks for your support!

YEAR 5 MUM’s DINNER

On Friday 14 June at 7pm
At Lion Thai, 4/42 Grand Boulevard Joondalup
BYO alcohol. Soft drinks available to purchase.
Please RSVP to Ebaney on 0402 762 198 by Monday 10^th June.

P & F News Issue 13

Your P&F are currently in the process of organizing a disco that we have scheduled for Friday, 28 June 2019 – PUT IT IN YOUR DIARY! As always, many hands make light work so we would love to have as many parent volunteers as we can get.

Tickets will be on sale for this event by the weekend so keep an eye out on the school pinup board and the Facebook page for details.

Don’t forget to purchase your Entertainment Book. If you buy one now until midnight on 1 June you will also receive a bonus $10 Priceline eGift Card. You can get your book by going to this link: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/859w87

Our next P&F meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 19 June 2019 at 7.15 pm in the Library. We have had such a good number of people attending our meetings this year, which is so great to see. We hope to see you there at the next one.

If you have any queries regarding involvement in the P&F please do not hesitate to contact me.

Shannon Britten
P&F President
0417 183 345

britten.shannon@fjcs.wa.edu.au

Francis Jordan Netball Club (FJNC) Issue 13

Week 6 – Great over the weekend!

Wonderful two weeks of netball gone! Looks like our teams are flourishing on the courts and we keep hearing and seeing how wonderful you all look – so well done FJNC! Thanks to Bronwyn Perkins for all the extra time, drills and coaching you’re giving us, you’re a legend and we appreciate all the effort you go to! Feedback from one of our coaches: “Thanks to Bronwyn for her help & awesome coaching drills.”

Wishing all our past players all the best for the long weekend Fuel to Go Carnival Weekend at the Netball State Centre, (STSAC) come on down and say hi! I’m personally coaching U14s and will be around courts 41-45, with Debbie Donegan as Manager and Olivia Donegan our Goal Shooter/GA! Victoria Kent, Jasmine Akpo and Ella Brooks (U12s) will be at courts 1-5 all three days – 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd June so we’d love to see you there.

Team Lightning (U8) – Team of the Fortnight
Coach Rebecca Michael’s wonderful words for her team – What a great start to the season, congratulations to all the Lightning girls! We have 2 new players, Quinn and Annie who have picked the game up very quickly and have shown some super skills already. Over the first few weeks we’ve seen great defence and intercepting from our defenders. Our shooters must be practicing at home because some of the goal shooting has been excellent. Look out Fever!! The girls have done a great job at applying what they learn at training into the game on Saturday. In particular getting in front and finding space (thanks Bron for your drillls). They are all working really well together. Keep up the good work girls. Go Lightning

Expressions of Interest
What is a club without players? We are reaching out to parents who would like to enrol their child with FJNC for Spring 2019 and Winter 2020 season. Please contact us and let us know you will be wanting to enrol with us for the next two seasons as it would be a shame for us not to have a succession plan.

Please contact us at francisjordannc@yahoo.com or send a message to us on FB for more information on joining the Committee, or if you would like to enrol your child for next season. Boys encouraged too!

Cadbury Fundraiser
Back by popular demand, over the coming weeks before school holidays, we will be distributing Cadbury Fundraiser boxes (1 per family). Thanking all our players and parents for your support, a flier will be attached and will be handed out to each family by the eldest’s coach or manager.

Sincerely trying to make our club better – the FJNC Reps.

Important Dates for your FJNC Calendar

24 August 2019	End of Winter Season
25 August 2019	Winter Wind up and Trophy Presentation – lunch, presentation and games

Enjoy your long weekend!

OSHClub Issue 13

Hello to all our OSHClub families, we hope you had a lovely weekend!

ATTENTION: This Friday (31st/05/19) we will not be open for the pupil free day, if you require care for your children, St Anthonys in Wanneroo is open for you to make booking. Francis Jordan staff will be working at this service on this day, if you have any other questions please feel free to ask.

Children are required to bring a hat every day otherwise we are unable to go outside as this is a licensing requirement. If they are not able to use their school hat they are more than welcome to pack one from home to leave in their bag for OSHClub.

CURRICULUM THIS WEEK: we are focusing on Learning Around the World, we will achieve this through group activities and games through suggestions from the children and staff. If you have any ideas, menu ideas or feedback please let us know via text or in person as this is very helpful, we would love to learn more about yours and your child’s culture.

Below is some valuable information for new parents and any changes that have been made to policies or procedures at OSHClub

We only have the phone during OSHClub hours (7am-9am and 2pm-6pm) Please understand that from 2.40 pm we have children arriving after school so we may not get back to you straight away, please leave a text for us to get back to you asap
If you have any difficulties or problems with your Account, you must contact our Customer Service Accounts number on 1300 395 735.

Parents please note: We are not permitted to have anyone on the premises prior to 7 am or after 6 pm. This is non-negotiable and if you are unable to drop/collect your child within the time frame you will need to organise an alternative person to drop/collect your child.

YOUR BOOKING IS NOT CONFIRMED UNLESS YOU HAVE HAD WRITTEN OR VERBAL COMMUNICATION FROM US. You may note that we have places available although this does not represent the Educator/child ratio which is what determines if we are able to add a booking. This ratio one educator to 10 children

Everything that we do is for the benefit of your child’s health and wellbeing. We continually strive to make OSHClub an enjoyable experience which is stimulating and fun for all the children. Our Weekly Program and menu is displayed in the undercover area for your viewing.
Below is important regarding medical conditions:

Any medication and the required forms that your child may need. (If you are unsure of the forms required for your child please do not hesitate to ask.)
We keep a copy of expiry dates and email you with new forms and medication reminders a few weeks prior to expiration. Please note that your child will be unable to attend OSHClub if they do not have their correct forms and medication required.

We look forward to seeing during the week.

If you have any queries regarding your Account, Bookings or Cancellations, please contact our Customer Service Team on 1300 395 735.

Warm Regards
Holly, Sophie and Hanaa

Your OSHClub Team

OSHClub Head Office:
All families must be enrolled to attend the program, remember this is Free!! Please create an account online at www.oshclub.com.au all bookings and cancellations can also be managed via your online account. For on the day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the program.

Francis Jordan

Catholic School