Welcome to the Junior Classrooms of St Joseph’s 2022 –
The Junior Classrooms at St Joseph’s consists of Foundation, Years One and Two. These vital years are when children develop a concept of themselves as a learner and as a friend. It is during these formative years which the foundations are laid for future learning, personal resilience, enjoyment of challenges and curriculum engagement.
In addition to the classroom curriculum, children are immersed in a varied Specialist Program consisting of:
- Performing Arts
- STEM / Digital Technology
- RRRR (Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships)
- Languages – Auslan
Quick reminders:
Water Bottles / Fruit
We ask that children continue to have their own drink bottles at school and that these are cleaned on a regular basis. Children are to have fruit at school for daily fruit breaks at 10:00am and 12:30pm.
Uniform
Children are expected to be in full school uniform each day. If children are out of uniform for any reason please inform class teachers.
School Hat – please make sure your child has their correct school hat at school each day and that they have their names clearly marked on them. No hat! No play!
Technology
Children in will have access to MacBooks in a 1:2 ratio.
Medications
Students who require medication and health plans please ensure that the school has a copy. Please ensure that all medications these have been checked, updated and sent into school.
Communication
Teachers are available for contact by phone and email. Please note; teachers are on active supervision from 8:30am therefore urgent communication is directed to Administration staff.
Junior Classroom contacts:
Foundation: Miss Lauren Sortino lsortino@sjrochester.catholic.edu.au
Year 1/2 CS: Mrs Cheryl Schwab cschwab@sjrochester.catholic.edu
Year 1/2 ES: Miss Emily Snowdon esnowdon@sjrochester.catholic.edu.au
