Thanks to all students, staff and families for making a very challenging and busy term a successful one for St Joseph’s School.

There have been many highlights, starting with the wonderful efforts of the QISSN Team during the term break. The musical was outstanding, our NAPLAN results positive and the learning in the classroom productive. All are to be commended.

However, the most pleasing aspect of the term for me has been the way the school and wider communities have supported us and each other during these difficult times of drought and fire and economic challenges. In this respect I thank the many schools outside Stanthorpe, such as Mary MacKillop Catholic College at Highfields, Our Lady of the Rosary at Dalby and Assumption College at Warwick, who have generously offered support to the school. We have had at least eight schools offer support so far.

To all of you I wish you a safe and restful break and look forward to another wonderful term at St Joseph’s School.