As the year comes to an end, I would like to thank all students, their families and the staff for helping to make the year a successful one for the school.

I would like to specifically thank both the P&F Association and the Board for their guidance and contributions throughout the year.  Their efforts are very important in helping to set the direction of the school and provide assistance to the students.

The staff as a whole deserve a special mention for their good work to get all students and the school through a challenging year. They are a dedicated and hard-working group who have the interests of the students at heart. I thank Mrs Catherine Oag, Mr Scott Stone, Mrs Debra Stone, Mrs Jo Barker, Mr Mark Spiller and Mrs Emma Rhymer who finish at the school this week. Special mention to Catherine Oag for her many years of service to St Joseph’s.

Well done to all the students for working towards the best they can be. I hope they all come back to school well rested and ready to continue their Joey’s journey. To the Year 6 students, congratulations on completing your Primary journey and best wishes for the next phase of your schooling life.

Finally, I would like to wish all a merry and safe Christmas period.

God Bless