This year is the 20^th year anniversary of the graduation of St Joseph’s first Year 12 class. Until 1999, Year 10 students only had one option for Senior schooling. Leave St Joey’s and head over to the State High School (or move out of town). For many, this was a daunting and disappointing situation. However, thanks to the leadership of Principal John Mula and his staff, in 1999 the school embarked on its successful Senior schooling journey.

The Senior Class of 1999 graduated, rang the church bell (creating a new school tradition) and have moved onto successful lives and careers.

The attached stories and letters from past staff, including John Mula, tell the story of their journey and congratulate the school and current group of Year 12s.

• St_Joseph_s_20_Years_by_John_Mula.pdf
• 20_Years_of_Senior_Education_by_Laurel_Lynch.pdf
• Congratulations_St_Joey_s_by_Patricia_Tancred.pdf
• The_Lead_Up_to_Senior_by_Pamela_Sullivan.pdf

Over 20 years, St Joseph’s has proven itself to be an excellent school for Senior education. This is proven through the outstanding results the Seniors have achieved in OPs over the years and the successful transition for students from school to tertiary studies and career pathways. Overriding all this, is the quality of students the school produces, that is, young men and women centred in the Mercy values, ready to make a difference in the world, the type of person so important for a thriving and caring community.

Today, our Seniors are leading the way again under the new Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) system and ATAR system. They are supported by a highly professional and competent staff guiding and mentoring them on their journey. I am confident that St Joseph’s School is the leading Senior school in the region.

God Bless