School News
Prime Minister Award
‘Being a steward of creation’, ‘Trying your best’, ‘Speaking with kindness’ and ‘Being a responsible learner’ are some of the qualities that teachers consider when awarding ‘Prime Minister’ at our weekly assembly. It is an acknowledgement of the student’s efforts and they have the privilege of wearing the badge with honour, of suggesting a focus the school can work on, award Gotchas to other students at lunch time as well as earning Gotchas for themselves. Congratulations goes to Savannah Hagarty (Week 4) & Matilda Ryan (Week 5)
MJR Awards
As part of our MJR system ,we acknowledge that the following students; Luxie Mateer - 50 Gotchas. Alice Raison & Zoe Gaudron - 100 Gotchas Well Done!
Behaviour Management at St. Joseph's – PB4L and MJR
As mentioned in our previous newsletter, our school is committed to creating a positive environment where all students are able to learn. We use the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) and Making Jesus Real (MJR) systems because they involve a range of positive behaviour supports for all students within the school, implemented in both classroom and non-classroom settings.
In the instance of a student failing to meet the set expectations of being safe, respectful learners, the incident is recorded on a “Yellow Form”. This is an in-school referral system that assists us with tracking and monitorning student behaviour. We also use this data to inform our future focus areas at the beginning of each term.
If a student has three incidents referred via “Yellow Forms” in the space of a term, or is involved in a moderate or major incident, parents will be notified via a blue parent form (“Blue Form”). This process allows for opportunities to discuss behaviour expectations with the student, and to reinforce and support positive behaviour, whilst monitoring and recording any problem behaviour.
Dear Parents and Carers,
I am excited to introduce myself as the new Gifted Education Mentor Project Officer working with St Joseph’s Wingham. In this role, I will be supporting teachers, students, and families to enhance learning opportunities for High Potential and Gifted (HPG) students, ensuring they are challenged, engaged, and able to reach their full potential.
In this role, I will work closely with teachers, students, and families to help identify and support students with high potential, including those in the Virtual Academy. I will ensure that Virtual Academy students receive personalised support, resources, and strategies to thrive in their online learning environment, while also providing enrichment opportunities that challenge their abilities. Whether learning in the classroom or virtually, the goal is to create engaging experiences that are tailored to each student's strengths and needs.
I am passionate about ensuring that all HPG students—including those from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds—have access to the support and opportunities they need to thrive. I also value strong partnerships between schools and families, as working together is key to fostering student success.
I look forward to getting to know the St Joseph’s, Wingham community and working with you to support our High Potential and Gifted students. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to learn more about the programs available.
Looking forward to an exciting year ahead!
Yours sincerely,
Terri Cornish-Allen
Terri Cornish-Allen
Gifted Education Mentor Project Officer
