My thanks to the staff and students for their good work throughout the term, and to all families for their support of the school. The quality of learning and positive learning environment is important to us all.

School Advisory Council

The School Advisory Council supports the principal and school leadership by giving consideration to, and advice on, important school matters, and provides an important connection to the parish and school community. The Council replaces what was the School Board.

On 21 March, the School Advisory Council met for its inaugural meeting. The members of the School Advisory Council are: 

• Andrew Kendall (Principal)
• Father Gonzalo Garcia Duran (Parish Priest)
• Michael Letters (Chair)
• Julie-ann Spiller (Secretary)
• Matthew Brown
• Amy Hill
• Michael Pradella
• Mary Roberts
• Tim Robinson 

I thank them for their support of the school and the diverse experience and skills they bring to the group.

I would also like to give a special thanks to Julie Kay who gave great service in the role of Chair of the previous Board and Angelina Sims who was Secretary for over 10 years, as well as all previous members of the Board. Their contributions have assisted in the success and growth of the school over the last 5 years.

Have a Great Easter

To all students, staff and families I wish you a blessed, safe and restful Easter break. Please come back rested and ready for a great Term 2.

God Bless

It is always hard to fathom how quickly the weeks tick by in the context of school life. As we draw close to yet another term here at St Joseph’s, I thank the students, families and staff for their resilience and perseverance. As always, the students have engaged well in their learning and most should be proud of their results and achievements across Term 1. Interim reports will be sent out to parents via the Parent Portal towards the end of Week 1 Term 2. This decision was made in order to maximise the time staff and students had across Term 1 to finalise assessment and class work.  

Secondary Parent Teacher Consultations will be scheduled for early next term. This will allow time for interim reports to be sent home to families. Further information in relation to bookings times for consultations with teachers will be sent out early in Term 2. In the interim, if you have any questions relating to the progress of your child in any area of their learning, please do not hesitate to contact us or any of the teaching staff to discuss.  

Call to be… Christ-like 

Called to live… Mercy 

Matthew Brown
Deputy Principal

As we approach the final few days of Term 1, there is much to celebrate, to be grateful for and to acknowledge.

Within the last two weeks, our students have continued to show resilience and persistence in their learning as they have tackled personal goals in reading for example. Those from Yr 3 - 6 have embraced the opportunity to engage with a Japanese visitor who showed them some traditional toys.  Students in Year 3 and Year 5 have completed NAPLAN testing and students across the campus have participated in House activities which were a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the spirit in our community. Year 6 students have chosen their service groups for the year and ideas are already formulating about how the intent of these groups might become a reality.

I would like to acknowledge sincerely the work of all the teachers and the school officers this term in helping each student to be the best version of themselves that they can be.  They have worked tirelessly for the children on the Primary Campus because they care so much about each and every one of them.  They have been there to encourage, to support, to reassure, to guide, to challenge, to pick up the pieces and to wipe away tears - and I can ask no more of them.  We are very lucky to have them as part of our community and I thank them for all they do.

Next term, we have a few key events including Parent/Teacher Consultations which all were informed about via Parent Paperwork.  Please take the opportunity to review this email and make an appointment with your child's class teacher to discuss their progress to date.

Finally, on behalf of the staff on the Primary Campus, I wish every family a holy and blessed holiday period and a safe return to school on 18 April.

With God's blessings,

Sarah Yates
Assistant to the Principal Primary & Teaching & Learning