Last week we recognised and celebrated the achievements of the students across the school at our annual Awards Night. Congratulations are extended to all those Primary students who received an award. Much thought went into deciding which students should receive an award and naturally there would have been some disappointed people across Years 3 - 6. I understand this. However, I hope that everyone enjoyed the evening that celebrated our school and all that has been achieved as a community this year.   

Awards Night does not mark the end of the school year.  Indeed, there is still such a lot on the calendar for Term 4 and many more opportunities for each and every student to make their mark and accomplish great things.  In assembly last week, the students were encouraged to keep seeking challenges in their learning as a way of growing and this is the expectation of all in the next few weeks.

In recent weeks we have conducted many enrolment interviews for new students. It makes me very proud to take these families around the school and for them to be greeted in such a welcoming way by our students and I am sure that this community atmosphere, where everyone is concerned about the wellbeing of those around them, is one of the reasons why parents choose to send their children to St Joseph’s School. Thank you to all who contribute to this.

Finally, this week marks World Teachers Day when we recognise the work of teachers everywhere.  Thank you to all the teachers at St Joseph's for all that they do for the students here.

With God's blessings

Sarah Yates
Assistant to the Principal Primary