Over the last two months, I have spoken to many parents, families and students at school information nights, Open afternoons and generally around the community. During these conversations, I have focused on the two major themes of what we provide in our educational journey at St Joseph’s.  

Firstly, we have a continued focus on how we can deliver quality teaching in learning in our classrooms, through refining practice as part of a collaborative learning community, using our Teaching and Learning Framework, conceptualised through our journey with Visible Learning, to improve the quality of differentiated learning for students in our classrooms, as well as improving the diversity and resourcing of the curriculum across Years 7-12. Secondly, we focus on our support of students in becoming the best they can be in their academic and school journey. In Catholic Education, what sets us apart from other institutions is the focus on wellbeing and the growth of the whole person.

Last week our Year 12 students were involved in a Mock External Assessment block as they prepare for the state-wide External Assessment block that commences 22 October. The purpose of the mock assessments is to rehearse the structure of the assessment block and familiarise them with the types of assessment they will experience in October and November. Feedback received as part of these mock assessments is critical in informing the direction of the remaining weeks of the mastery period and will allow for students and staff to work collaboratively to prepare the students for the challenges of the external assessment. 

The Year 11 have also been very busy preparing for their leadership of the school in 2023. Recently they completed their Year 11 Leadership Camp ay Emu Gully Adventure Education and over the last two weeks have been involved in a rigorous selection process for the 2023 student leadership positions. The 2023 student leaders will be announced in early Term 4.

Finally, a big thank you to all our students, families and staff for a successful Term 3. I hope all enjoy the break.

Call to be… Christ-like 

Called to live… Mercy 

Matthew Brown
Deputy Principal