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SJMS Calendar

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Ice Block Fridays

Ice Blocks are available to purchase for Reception to Year 6 students (not Preschool) via the QKR app.

Ice Blocks are distributed Friday at lunchtimes and orders close the day before, each Thursday at 6pm. Please order before this time to avoid disappointment.

Ice Block options are:

Zooper Dooper 50 cents
Sugar Freezies 50 cents (sugar free)

Thank you

The SJMS Admin Team

Join the P&F Facebook Group

If you want to stay up to date with the Parents and Friends Committee, connect with other Parents or buy/sell second hand uniform, remember to join our P&F Facebook Group!

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Remember your hats!

Please remember to pack your child's school hat to ensure they are able to play outside.

Thank you.

Communication Between School and Home

Emails
Click here to view the current staff email addresses.
If you are not receiving emails from us, please email info@sjms.catholic.edu.au to ensure your email is correct on our system. Thank you.

School Phone Number
The phone number for the school is 0881307777. The phone will be answered by either office and your call directed to the appropriate area/staff member.

Skoolbag app
An app used to communicate letters and information between the school and home.
Skoolbag app instructions.

SeeSaw
A communication site used to share learning in the classroom with parents and caregivers. Invitations are sent home via email.
Click here to access the login page for SeeSaw.

Social Media
Communication platforms (Facebook and Instagram) used to showcase the learning and events occurring at SJMS, as well as a marketing tool for our school.

Parents and Friends Facebook Page
Facebook Group where parents and caregivers can join to see P&F news, events and sell/buy second-hand uniform.

Qkr! app
An app families can use to pay school fees, OSHC fees, lunch orders and much more.
Qkr! app instructions.

Submitting a student absentee
Parents and caregivers can use the form in the Skoolbag app or via this website to advise when your child is absent. Please submit before 9am on the day of the absence. Thank you.
Submit an absentee.

Outside School Hours Care Software
iParent portal - the software used for the OSHC services at SJMS. Parents (once registered) can log into the portal and manage their child/ren's bookings online and check their OSHC account balance. Please note OSHC bookings are essential to ensure a child safe environment, maintain appropriate staffing ratios and ensure we do not exceed our licence.
OSHC email.
iParent portal link (for after you have registered).
OSHC registration form.
OSHC information page.

SJMS Sport
Mr Will Dacombe-Bird is the SJMS PE Teacher and outside school sport coordinator. You can contact Mr Dacombe-Bird via email wdacombe@sjms.catholic.edu.au.

Instrumental Program
Learning Through Music provides instrumental lessons at SJMS. You can contact them via email info@ltmusic.com.au.

SJMS Staff contact details

Communication Flowchart

SJMS Communication Information

From the Library

Dear Parents and Caregivers

Scholastic Book Club brochures have been sent home with students. Please note all payments and orders for the Scholastic Book Club need to be paid online through Scholastic LOOP:
Scholastic.com.au/LOOP

Or you can download the Loop app.

Unfortunately we are unable to accept any money and orders at the school.

Yours sincerely

Mrs Julie Moore
Librarian

From the Finance Team

School Fees and Fee Remission for 2024

School fee statements will be sent home by the end of Week 2 and will show the 2024 fees and sibling discounts. If you have not received your statement by the end of Week 3 please contact the office.

Please be assured of the school’s support for your family during hard times. If you are having difficulty paying fees, please contact school Bursar, Nicki Cambourn, to make a time to discuss assistance and payment options available.

School Card 2024

The Government School Card discount is a scheme offered and administered by the School Card Office.

School Card needs to be re-applied for on an annual basis. The 2024 School Card application is now available online, please apply as soon as possible.

https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/education-and-learning/financial-help-scholarships-and-grants/school-card-scheme

Any parent/caregiver who would like more information about the scheme can contact our school or phone the School Card Office on 1800 672 758 (free call).

For eligible families, St Joseph’s Memorial School lower income fee will apply once School Card is approved. A credit is applied to your account to reflect the lower fee and a revised statement sent home for you.

School Card Income Limits

To qualify for School Card, your family's gross income must be below a certain limit. This limit depends on how many dependent children you have. The tables below list the income limits for applications lodged in 2024 – this based on the family's gross income in 2022/2023.

Number of dependent children Combined gross family income limit for the 2022/23 financial year Gross weekly school card income limit.

1 child $70,994 $1,365
2 children $72,262 $1,390
3 children $73,530 $1,414
4 children $47,798 $1,439
5 children $76,066 $1,463
Each additional dependent child $1,268 $25

Fee Remission Assistance

Parents/caregivers experiencing financial difficulties are encouraged to apply for fee remission ASAP. Please email accounts@sjms.catholic.edu.au for a fee remission application form. We assure parents/caregivers that all details provided will be kept strictly confidential.

If you are having difficulty with meeting your fee obligations or have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Nicki Cambourn (Bursar) or Adam Slater (Principal) on 8130 7777.

Yours sincerely

Nicki Cambourn
Bursar accounts@sjms.catholic.edu.au

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SJMS Uniform Shop News

You can now book your uniform shop appointment online!

Why do I need an appointment?
Due to social distancing requirements there can only be 2 families in store at a time. If you do not have an appointment you will have to wait outside until we can serve you.

How do I book?
The easiest way to book is to go online. You can book a quick 15 minute fitting (best for current students) or a full 30 minute fitting (best for new students or full uniform updates). You can also follow the link to the online shop through your school website!

What if I know exactly what I need?
If you know what you need you can place an online order and collect in store or have it sent to the school for no additional charge.

Find out more

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Pathways Beyond Year 6

Click here to view the local Catholic pathways beyond Year 6.

Click here to read the latest news from the Southern Cross News.

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Sibling enrolments

Are there younger siblings in your family that you would like to enrol at SJMS?

We are currently finalising enrolments for 2024 - don't miss out!

Submit an enrolment form as soon as possible, or contact us for a private tour of the school.

SJMS, a Preschool to Year 6 educational pathway where every child shines!

 

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