After a period of consultation last year with the staff, students, Parents & Friends Association and the School Advisory Council, and taking into account the recent School Renewal and Improvement Review, this year we have released our Strategic Plan 2024-2027.

The plan identifies five key priority areas for the school. 

• Priority One: Living Mercy
  • At St Joseph’s School, we are a distinctly Catholic community steeped in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy.
• Priority Two: Inspiring and engaging learners
  • High quality pedagogy supports all students to grow in their learning and achieve their academic best.
• Priority Three: Empowering people
  • Empowerment fosters belonging, motivation, collaboration and ownership, positively impacting school culture, engagement and educational outcomes.
• Priority Four: Connecting communities
  • Connecting those within our school and wider community fosters support, collaboration and a positive environment.
• Priority Five: Sustaining our future
  • Stewardship of human, physical and financial resources is crucial for fostering an efficient, sustainable and conducive learning environment that maximises educational outcomes and supports the overall wellbeing of students and staff.

Within each priority area the strategies to maximise the success of the school over many years and build the school into the future are detailed.

The plan is downloadable here -

Please take the time to review the plan so that you are aware of the future direction of the school. This plan will form the basis of our decision making and operation of the school through to 2027.

My sincere thanks all who contributed to the development of the plan.

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the plan, please contact me. Similarly, if you have any queries or concerns about the education or wellbeing of your child, or feedback or queries about the communication and procedures at the school, please do not hesitate to contact me. We are very conscious about maximising the success of all students and ensuring that parents and carers are also supported in their journey through their child’s school life.

The end of term is nearly here. As I say every term to the students and staff, “Let’s all finish well.”

God Bless