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- PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
- DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
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- WELCOME TO ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL
- P & F WELCOME BBQ
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- ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION DAY MASS & LEADER INDUCTION
- SCHOOL FEES
- GENERAL ADMINISTRATION REMINDERS
- AUSTRALIA DAY
- OAM FOR OUR PRINCIPAL
- PREP HAT PRESENTATION
- YEAR 6 STUDENTS SHOW OFF THEIR NEW SHIRTS
- TEACHING & LEARNING - YEAR 7
- YEAR 7 HUMANITIES
- NEWS FROM OUR YEAR 2 CLASS
- REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE RECOGNITION
- STANTHORPE SHOW SUCCESS
- SCHOOL PHOTOS
- PRIMARY TUCKSHOP - VOLUNTEERING & BAKING
- ST JOSEPH'S 2022 REISLING - FOR SALE
- INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS - 2023
- SPORT
- UPCOMING EVENTS
School has returned and all students and staff have settled very well. We have had a very good start to the year. I thank the staff, families and students for making this happen.
This year we are excited to welcome many new students to the school across Prep to Year 12, especially our 30 Prep students. We now have 470 students at St Joseph’s School, a significant increase in enrolments over recent years and the largest the school has since we opened 1875.
This growth brings significant advantages to the school. Further, I am confident we have the staff, resources and systems in place to continue the success of the school and, very importantly, maintaining our culture and high quality learning.
My key message to all St Joseph’s School students continues to be:
“Be the best you can be.”
That means, focus on your learning, and live out our Mercy values so that all around you can be successful. I ask that families promote these expectations with their children.
My thanks also to the Parents and Friends Association for their efforts staffing the Can Bar at the Stanthorpe Show. The P&F and school have a strong affiliation with the Stanthorpe Agricultural Society and have run the Can Bar for many years now. Funds raised by the P&F very importantly support projects and activities for the betterment of our students. We look forward to the P & F Welcome BBQ for all families on Friday afternoon.
On Thursday 9 February, St Joseph’s School Foundation Day, we hold our beginning of year Foundation Day Mass and Student Leader Commissioning. Student leadership at St Joseph’s School is based on servant leadership, with Jesus as the role model for leadership and service in our community. All our Year 12s are committed to providing quality servant leadership for all students. That leadership was on display when three of our leaders, Taylah Organ, Belinda McIntyre and Eliza Telfer did a fine job of presenting a vote of thanks at the Stanthorpe Show on Friday.
I congratulate our appointed Student Leaders for 2023 and the Year 12 group as a whole.
Student Leaders 2023
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SCHOOL CAPTAINS: |
Taylah Organ |
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Hannah Widderick |
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SCHOOL VICE-CAPTAINS: |
Belinda McIntyre |
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Eliza Telfer |
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DAVADI HOUSE CAPTAINS: |
Taryn McCosker |
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Elizabeth Searle |
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McAULEY HOUSE CAPTAINS: |
Addison Swan |
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Coen Taylor |
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PREFECTS: |
Sophie Day |
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Chelsea Debnam |
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Bronte Duff |
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David Nemeth |
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Kiara Osborne |
We all look forward to a great year for all students and families at St Joey’s. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries or concerns, or if your child needs extra support in any way.
God Bless
It was wonderful to welcome back all students across our school community and there was definitely a sense of energy and positivity across the campuses, with the influx of a large number of new students adding to the excitement. I take this opportunity to welcome all new members of our St Joseph’s community and to our existing families, it is great to see you all back. I also thank our Year 12 student leaders for arriving early to welcome students and families to the 2023 school year.
On Secondary, I addressed students in relation to the year ahead and the expectations we have as a school community. Firstly, I spoke of the importance of learning and creating a learning environment that will enable all students to achieve success in their own academic journey. It is important that all students maximise the opportunities to learn in every classroom and focus on positive and collaborative engagement with the teachers and their peers.
Secondly, I spoke of the importance of positive and respectful relationships. The key message centred on ensuring that each student, as an individual, focuses on having a positive influence with every interaction they have, whether it is a staff member, another student or a member of our wider community. We have very high expectations around learning and relationships at Joey’s, and we will continue to reinforce these with all students across the year.
On Monday Week 2, Mary Roberts and I travelled to Toowoomba with the 22 students involved in the Hybrid Learning subjects, where they worked collaboratively with students from OLSCC Dalby and St Saviour’s Toowoomba in commencing the academic year in Modern History, Legal Studies and Specialist Mathematics. I thank Mary Roberts for her leadership in delivering the Modern History Hybrid model, as well as Tyron Fraser (Dalby) and Joel Speranza (TCS) for their work in supporting the hybrid model for our students in Legal and Specialist Mathematics respectively. Further to this, Joseph Shorter will also be welcoming OLSCC Dalby students in his Year 11 Literature class, supporting their learning through a similar hybrid concept. This collective efficacy amongst our three schools highlights the focus we all have on providing quality learning experiences for all our students across a range of specialised subjects.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Call to be… Christ-like
Called to live… Mercy
Matthew Brown
Deputy Principal
It was wonderful to welcome all our students back to school last week for the start of the academic year 2023. After a week of planning, preparation and meetings on the part of teachers and school officers, it was lovely to hear the cacophony of noise on the first morning as the campus came back to life with greetings, laughter and stories of the holidays.
This year, we have 23 students who have joined St Joseph's in the primary classes, along with another 30 in Prep, and they were all introduced during our first assembly last Wednesday. Starting a new school - or indeed starting school for the first time - can cause some anxious moments but thanks to the warm welcome extended by the teachers and the existing students, nerves have not been too evident.
Additionally, we have welcomed two new school officers to our team this year. Amy Veitch has moved from the Gold Coast to be with us and will be working in Year 4 and Year 5 as well as some secondary classes. Georgie Cannon has relocated to Stanthorpe from Allora and is mainly working in the early years' classrooms. The ladies have already shown what great assets they are to the team on the Primary Campus.
2023 will see continuing to focus on developing the skills the children need to be great learners today, tomorrow and the future. Already there has been conversation in classrooms about the learning dispositions and their role in helping us each day. I have also heard children talking about the learning pit and the need to challenge themselves. I encourage parents to emphasis this focus by asking their children, 'what did you learn today?' rather than 'what did you do today?'. The learnings could be academic or social, big or small - but they all deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated.
As we move through this school year, I very much encourage parents and caregivers to play an active role in the life of our school in whatever way you can. It is through working together that so much can be achieved and we look forward to your ongoing support. Please feel free to contact us at any time should the need arise - or even just to say hello!
With God's blessings for a wonderful 2023.
Sarah Yates
Assistant to the Principal Primary
A New Beginning…
As we commence a new school year, I would like to extend a warm welcome to both our new and returning families. Thank you for choosing St Joseph’s School for your child’s education. As a Catholic school, St Joseph’s aims to create a supportive, faith filled environment where students are nurtured and inspired to reach their full potential and be the best they can be.
As Assistant Principal Formation and Identity, my role encompasses:
- Supporting members of the school community in their faith journey
- Development and review of Mission, policies and procedures
- Development of the classroom and RE curriculum, including staff formation and resourcing
- Preparing and facilitating prayer and liturgical experiences, including retreats and service-learning opportunities
- Teaching
This is my 10th year as APFI and I continue to find the role inspiring, challenging and rewarding in all aspects.
Commencing at a Catholic school can be overwhelming and perhaps daunting for families not familiar with the Catholic tradition or Catholic schooling. To allay any uncertainties families may be feeling, an excellent book will be available in coming weeks from our school library. “‘So You’re Sending Your Child to a Catholic School’ is a friendly and gentle introduction to a few of the beliefs and values which make Catholics tick. It is a modest overview for people coming in touch with the Church, perhaps for the first time, or refreshing their acquaintance” (Garratt Publishing, 2023).
Wishing you all a wonderful year ahead.
With God's blessings,
Megan Mahoney
Assistant to the Principal Formation & Identity
We would like to warmly welcome our existing and new families to the school for 2023 and to welcome our new staff. All of our new staff bring experience, enthusiasm and a passion for teaching to the school. Our community of teachers continues to grow, but our mission remains the same; we are here to serve, teach and help our students.
Our new teachers are :
- Ms Jill Hamilton - Learning Support Teacher
- Ms Kaylah Adams - Secondary Teacher
- Mrs Tia Low - Secondary Teacher
- Ms Georgie Cannon - Primary Teacher Aide
- Ms Amy Veitch - Teacher Aide
• She has a Masters of Educational Studies in Learning Support from the University of Queensland and comes to us from Brisbane Boys College.
Ms Kaylah Adams - Secondary Teacher (Humanities and English) :
• Kaylah is an experienced teacher who comes to us from Stanthorpe State High School.
• She has a Bachelor of Human Services and a Graduate Diploma in Education from the University of Queensland.
• Kaylah is also a parent at St Joseph’s School.
Mrs Tia Low - Secondary Teacher (HPE, English and Religion) :
• Tia is a third year teacher who also comes to us from Stanthorpe State High School.
• She brings youth, enthusiasm and passion for learning and physical activities to the Secondary.
• Tia has a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in Health and Physical Education & English.
Ms Georgie Cannon - Primary Teacher Aide :
• Georgie comes to us highly recommended from Allora P-10 State School where she has been a Year 1-2 teacher for two years.
• She will work in Year 1 supporting the classroom teacher and students.
• She has a Bachelor of Education (Primary) from Queensland University of Technology.
• Georgie and her fiancée have recently moved to Stanthorpe.
Ms Amy Veitch - Teacher Aide :
• Amy has previously worked with people with disabilities and children in early learning.
• In Amy’s words she is, “enthusiastic to be a part of a school community to foster and guide children's learning, confidence and connections with their peers and wider community.”
• She has a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and has recently moved to Stanthorpe.
Please make them all welcome to St Joey’s. We look forward to watching the good work they do with our students and around the school in 2023.
On Friday this week, St Joseph's School and the Parents and Friends Association are hosting a Welcome BBQ for all families to celebrate the start of the school year. In particular, we would like to welcome all new families to the school.
Details are as follows:
Date: Friday, 10 February 2023.
Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm.
Venue: Primary Oval & Playground.
Food: A BBQ (sausage on bread) will be provided by the P&F Accociation.
Drinks: Bottled water will be provided. BYO alcohol and other drinks.
Seating: Bring along a picnic rug or chairs to sit on.
Activities: The Year 11 & 12s will be running some activities to entertain the younger children.
RSVP: For catering purposes, please indicate below if you are intending to come.
We look forward to seeing you there.
SchoolTV is an online resource that we subscribe to for all parents, carers and staff. It provides access to professional opinion and guidance from leading experts on the many issues facing parents and children. The link to SchoolTV can be found on the school website or by clicking on the link below.
Link: https://stjosephs.qld.schooltv.me/
Two modules that are of particularly relevant for this time of year are School Transitions (starting school, a new year or at a new school) and Surviving Final Year (Year 12).
Whether it is starting school for the first time, moving up to a higher grade or embarking on a journey through secondary school, there is no doubt that any school transition is a very exciting time for children and parents. It means that the children are growing up!
Every year, the media exposes us to the hype and pressure relating to the final year of secondary school. However, putting things into perspective for students and parents alike, can help prevent everyone getting overwhelmed. Although this final year is important, it will not be the most important year of your child’s life. It is crucial for parents to reinforce the mantra of ‘you are more than your ATAR’.
We suggest you explore what SchoolTV has to offer.
If you have any concerns about your child, please contact your child’s teacher, one of the Wellbeing Team or a member of the School Leadership Team.
The foundation stone for the Convent building now on the Secondary campus was laid on 11 October 1931. The building cost the grand sum of 12,258 pounds and solemnly blessed and opened by his Lordship Dr J Byrne, Bishop of Towoomba on the 17th of April 1932.
The original school was formerly the Globe Hotel. The school occupied the position more or less where the current Presbytery now stands. It was thought that its initial roll call was in the excess of 120 students, some of whom travelled considerable distances by foot from th the outlying tin mines. The original 'school' consisted of one large room with the barest of necessities.
School fees will be issued within the next fortnight from email address accounts@stjosephs.qld.edu.au and may go to your junk/spam folder, especially to new families. Please ensure you keep an eye out for this email. The 2023 Schedule of Fees has been posted to the School website.
Repayments can be made weekly, fortnightly or monthly to cover the Term fees. Payments can continue to be made or commenced now to apply to this years fees by either paying by cash, cheque or card at the office or direct transfer to the following account :
| Account Name | St Joseph’s School |
| Bank/Branch | 064-431 Commonwealth Stanthorpe |
| Account No | 1018-4376 |
| Reference (e.g.) | STA001 Smith |
A 5% discount is applied to tuition fees only if all of 2023 school fees are paid in full within a month of fees have been issued. If you wish to be billed the annual fee with the discount please email Megan.Hines@twb.catholic.edu.au with this request.
If you currently are having financial difficulties and want to arrange a payment plan, please discuss with the school's Bursar, Mrs Megan Hines on 4681 5903 or if a concession is needed, please contact the Principal's Assistant, Mrs Angelina Sims on 4681 5904 to make an appointment with Andrew Kendall to review and grant. If a concession has been given previously this must be reviewed and re-approved.
Early departure & late arrival slips
A friendly reminder regarding correct procedures for late arrivals, early departures and visitors as follows:
- All late students MUST report to the School Office prior to proceeding to class.
- For early departures, the usual parental permission is required, however, the students sign out at the School Office kiosk. Returning students MUST present this printed slip to the office before heading back to class. Should the student not return to the office with the slip prior to returning to class, they will be marked as absent for the remainder of the day. All students in Prep to Year 11 leaving early, must be collected by a parent / caregiver. Parents are asked to wait at the office - we will have the child come to the office.
- All contractors, parents and visitors must sign in and out at the School Office kiosk if they are visiting classrooms or coming into other parts of the school. This does not apply to parents dropping students off before school and collecting them after school.
- Call ahead to the office if you wish to make an appointment with the Principal, Principal's Assistant or the Bursar.
Absent student
If your child is absent from school, please advise the school office by :
- using the Sentral for Parents app
- calling the office on 07 4681 5900 and leaving a message. Please clearly state your child's name and their class.
- emailing stanthorpe@twb.catholic.edu.au
Please do not ask your other children to advise the office as often these messages are not passed on. If no advice is received, an SMS will be sent seeking confirmation, followed by a phone call if required.
Change of details
If you have recently changed address, phone number or any other details have changed, please make these changes by using the Sentral for Parents app or advise the school office so we can ensure our records are up to date and we can update any systems that may be impacted.
Primary carpark
Parents are reminded that the carpark at the Primary office is strictly for teachers and staff only during school hours. Please do not use the car park to collect your children.
Volunteers
We always welcome volunteers in our library, tuckshop or at out-of-class activities. If you would like to become a volunteer please undertake the Student Protection and Code of Conduct for 2023. Once completed, you will be required to print and return the Volunteer Declaration form to the School office or email it to stanthorpe@twb.catholic.edu.au. Please note that Parents/Caregivers cannot volunteer in any capacity without completing the Declaration.
Uniform
We believe a clean, neat, uniformed appearance reflects a pride in the individual as well as reflecting well upon his/her family and school. The expectation is that all students are wearing the correct uniform and groomed as per the policy every day.
Please also ensure you print your child’s name on their school uniforms with a permanent marker. There is a lost property box located in in the Multipurpose room at Primary and in the staffroom at Secondary – lost or unnamed articles are placed here to await collection. We encourage parents to check these boxes regularly for lost clothing.
Congratulations to Year 8 student Thomas Petrie for receiving the Southern Downs Regional Council Junior Sportsperson of the Year (Southern Region) Award on Australia Day.
An award very well deserved !
To our Parish Priest, Father Gonzo, who is now a "fair dinkem Aussie".
Fr Gonzo was sworn in as an Australian Citizen during the Australia Day procedings.
Fr Gonzo also spent time with the Year 5 students talking to them about his experience of becoming an Australian Citizen.
This award recognises Andrew’s service to the community through a range of organisations including leadership roles in the Australian Bravery Association and Australian Bravery Foundation, as well as Australian Futsal and the Independent Schools Soccer Association as a coach and administrator.
Andrew’s substantial community contribution through educational leadership has also been recognised in the Award, in his current role at St Joseph’s and the multiple leadership roles undertaken at St Laurence’s College, Brisbane.
Congratulations Andrew Kendall OAM!
Thankyou to the P & F Association for purchasing the Prep hats for 2023 Prep students.
All Prep students were presented with their hats on Wednesday 1st February by P & F President and local Sergeant Dan O'Dea.
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Congratulations to Aiden McCosker whose design was chosen by the 2022 Year 5 students to be their Year 6 shirt for this year.
Our Year 6 students were presented with their shirts last and they all look very smart dressed as our Primary leaders for 2023.
For the first time this year, the initial day for these students incorporated some time being spent exploring the theme of what it means to be an effective learner at St Joseph's, with those who were here in Year 6 helping to upskill the new students in the language and practices associated with Visible Learning. Some comments from the students at the end of the sessions included:
- Learning is not easy but if we make mistakes, we learn from that and try again.
- learning is not about being the best but about being the best version of you.
- Learning is not something that everyone is good at so we can help each other to improve in areas that are difficult. This will be different for everyone.
- Learning is challenging so I want to work hard because this is what I am here for.
- Learning can be long and hard but keep on pushing.
- If you put your mind to it, you can always improve.
- Learning is key so it can guide more options for love or work or anything else.
- Learning is hard so I try to push myself more.
- Learning can be hard so we need to be a jungle tiger not a zoo tiger because if I am a jungle tiger I will be more effective.
- Your brain is a muscle that can be trained to help you be smarter.
- You have to be organised and set yourself up for success.
- Learning is not something you can do instantly. It takes time, patience and hard work.
- You are in charge of your learning and it's your choice to grow or to stay and say "that's good enough".
- Learning is challenging so I need to use resilience and persistence while working.
This work will be ongoing with this cohort and all students from P - 12 during the coming year.
As part of their Ancient Australian History unit, students were working collaboratively to create a timeline of key events, draw parallels and make conclusions about the impact of colonisation on First Nation Australians.
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Our Year 2 students have been busy making and using their prayer beads.
Students really enjoyed this activity, keeping their beads in their desks so they can grab them out and use them whenever they need to.
Well done to Year 12 student David Nemeth, for his role as guard commander of the catafalque party at last years Remembrance Day Service. David's role was recently recognised in the Queensland RSL News magazine.
A catafalque party consists of four members of an armed guard who stand, their heads bowed and their arms (weapon) reversed, facing outward approximately one metre from the coffin or catafalque as a symbolic form of respect for those who have fallen.
Catafalque parties are mounted around coffins as a sign of respect and around memorials on occasions of remembrance such as Anzac Day and Rememberane Day.
We thank David and his family for their ongoing service as a member of the TS Kookaburra Navy Cadets.
Congratulations David !
An excellent effort by our School Leaders, Captain Taylah Organ and Vice-Captains Belinda McIntrye and Eliza Telfer, who gave the vote of thanks at the official opening of the Stanthorpe Showon Friday 3th February 2023.
Our leaders are to comended and did wonderfully well, sharing stories about their memories of the Show and why it is important to our community.
Congratulations also to our Secondary students who placed second in the Fruit Wall Display Competition. Thanks to teachers Allan Lahey and Courtenay Mason for their work with the students on the display.
It was also so wonderful to see all of the St Joey's talent on display all around the Show.
Well done to all students and teachers !
School photos will be taken on Monday 20th February at the Bathersby Centre.
Each student has been issued an envelope printed uniquely with their name and year level. Students who have enrolled in the last few weeks may need to use a blank envelope as they were printed prior to their enrolment.
The order envelope has a wide choice of photo packs that you can purchase. It is preferable to pay either with credit card or via online ordering as this ensures a record of your order. Please avoid paying with cash.
The envelopes must be returned to the School Office prior to the photo day, even if not buying photos.
Family envelopes will be available from the School Office and need to be returned prior to the photo day.
Please contact Mrs Angelina Sims on 46815 904 for any further enquiries.
Have you got your bottle or carton of the St Joseph's School ASWS Bronze Medal winning 2022 Reisling yet ?
Well, don't despair, it's not too late.
Head on down to Ballandean Estate Winery to purchase yours now.
$120 / carton - you won't be dissapointed !
Congratulations to all students who have been involved in instrumental lessons and music ensembles throughout 2022. It is wonderful to see students participating in music tuition and we have been delighted with the progress that has been made.
This year, lessons are available with the following teachers:
Strings - Maple Egerton (Monday and Tuesday)
Brass/woodwind - Phil Ryan (Wednesday)
Piano - Caroline Ryan (Wednesday)
In addition, there will be will be string orchestra on Tuesday morning and band rehearsal at 1PM on Wednesday, in the Multipurpose room. There is no charge for students to participate in the ensembles and we encourage all students to get involved. Lessons are timetabled by the teacher and all fees are paid directly to the teacher. Students are permitted to leave class to attend lessons during school time. Some instruments are available to hire, so please ask!
Please note, there are limited vacancies for piano and band instruments, and there may be a waiting list.
If you are interested in lessons for your son/daughter, please contact the teacher directly:
- Maple Egerton mapleisnow@gmail.com
- Phil Ryan philipryan157@gmail.com
- Caroline Ryan cryan20860@gmail.com
If there are any questions, or if I can help in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact me james.cuskelly@twb.catholic.edu.au
Secondary Swimming Carnival
Thursday 2 February saw the 2023 sporting calendar get underway with the running of the annual school swimming carnival. A beautiful summer day greeted us all, helping to see record numbers enter the pool to compete.
In amongst the competitiveness from a large number of students the chaotic fun of the mentor class raft race once again proved a hit amongst students and teachers.
In a turn of events the teachers for the first time in many years were defeated by the students in the staff v students relay. No doubt some reflection will take place over the next 12 months and a more committed training program adhered to by the teachers to reclaim the sardine shield in 2024.
After a number of years in 2nd position McAuley rose from the ashes to claim the champion house trophy. Not to be outdone though, Davadi’s enthusiastic attitude throughout the day saw them awarded the spirit trophy.
I’d like to personally congratulate all students and the house captains in particular for their efforts in making the day a success, the teaching staff for allowing the day to run so smoothly and finally to Gail and Michael Smail at the Stanthorpe Swimming Pool for providing a first class facility for our school.
| 12 Year old Girl Champion | Georgia Petrie |
| 12 Year old Girl Runner Up | Claire Stanford |
| 12 Year old Boy Champion | Lyndon Morello |
| 12 Year old Boy Runner Up | Patrick Scudamore |
| 13 Year old Girl Champion | Lillian Taylor |
| 13 Year old Girl Runner Up | Lacey Bryant |
| 13 Year old Boy Champion | Liam Green |
| 13 Year old Boy Runner Up | Thomas Telfer |
| 14 Year old Girl Champion | Jessica Pradella |
| 14 Year old Girl Runner Up | Lillian Kendall |
| 14 Year old Boy Champion | Jackson Pillar |
| 14 Year old Boy Runner Up | Declan Campbell |
| 15 Year old Girl Champion | Eliza Bonner |
| 15 Year old Girl Runner Up | Jessica Ellis |
| 15 Year old Boy Champion | Thomas Reimers |
| 15 Year old Boy Runner Up | Hunter Hennessy |
| 16 Year old Girl Champion | Elly Petrie |
| 16 Year old Girl Runner Up | Mia Everson |
| 16 Year old Boy Champion | Mitchell Petrie |
| 16 Year old Boy Runner Up | Darcy Daddow |
| Open Girls Champion | Eliza Telfer |
| Open Girls Runner Up | Bella Everson |
Records
| Name | Event | Time | Previous Record |
| Jessica Pradella | 50m Freestyle 14Yr Girls | 29.62 | A Yates (2011) 31.64 |
| 50m Backstroke 15Yr Girls | 35.03 | A Yates (2012) 39.14 | |
| 50m Butterfly 15Yr Girls | 35.31 | B Kay (2016) 38.50 | |
| 200m Freestyle 15Yr Girls | 2.25.72 | J Pradella (2022) 2.26.47 | |
| 400m Freestyle - Open | 5.05.61 | J Pradella (2022) 5.09.81 | |
| Elly Petrie | 50m Freestyle 16Yrs Girls | 30.94 | I Kay (2020) 32.62 |
| 50m Backstroke 16Yr Girls | 37.69 | I Kay (2020) 41.59 | |
| Davadi | 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay 14Yrs Girls | 2.33.35 | McAuley (2011) 2.37.14 |
Congratulations Katie-Lee
Congratulations to Year 10 student, Katie-Lee Jansink who has been selected in the Queensland Schools Triathlon Team to compete in the National Championships in Devonport from 13 to 16 March.
We wish Katie-Lee all the best.
| 7 February | Border District Summer Sports Trials |
| 9 February | St Joseph's School Foundation Day (Beginning of Year Mass & Student Leader Induction) |
| Border District Swimming | |
| Granite Belt Swimming | |
| 10 February | P & F Welcome BBQ (5pm- 7pm) |
| 13 February | Lions Youth of the Year |
| 14 February | 13-19Yrs DD Sport Cluster - Day 1 |
| 15 February | Border District Winter Trials |
| DD Water Polo (13-19 yrs) | |
| 15-17 February | Year 7 Camp |
