School News
Relief Fund for St Joseph’s College families impacted by the 2022 flood event
Over the past few weeks our College has received many generous offers of support from people wishing to help our students and families who have been impacted by the recent flood event.
At St Joseph’s College, more than 40 students and their families have been affected by the disaster, with many forced to evacuate flood-damaged homes.
In response to this outpouring of care and support, we have established a flood relief fund for those wishing to make a financial contribution.
The Brigidine Education Relief Fund will support flood-affected students and families in our St Joseph’s College community with school fee relief, school uniforms, accommodation assistance and food supplies.
100% of proceeds received by the fund will be directed to students and families in our school community who have been impacted.
The Brigidine Education Relief Fund is administered by Kildare Education Ministries and all donations are tax deductible.
Donations of any size are most welcome and very kindly received.
Brigidine Association Education Relief Fund
BSB: 083 004
Account: 56 697 6440
*Please include St Joseph’s College in the reference field.
Reverse Advent Calendar
It's that time of year again!
But this year, St Joseph's College will be supporting local people impacted by the floods, as part of our Reverse Advent Calendar program.
Students and families are invited to take part in this charitable act by donating items of non-perishable food and Christmas gifts to the hamper, which will be on display in the College library.
Donations will be accepted until Wednesday 30 November.
COVID Update
We have been advised of an increase in COVID cases within our school and local community. Below are a few reminders about how you can keep yourself and our school safe from further spread:
- Stay home when unwell – students and staff who are unwell should not attend school or early childhood education centres. This prevents the spread of infection to others.
- Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) - If unwell, undertake a RAT and if positive, stay home for at least five days from the onset of symptoms and notify the Health Department.
- Social distancing – with COVID-19 spread primarily through respiratory droplets and aerosols, avoiding close contact and staying more than 1.5 metres apart from other people will help reduce the spread of infection.
- Ventilation – ensure good ventilation of indoor spaces by leaving doors and windows open (except during a thunderstorm asthma warning period and aftermath) and using air purifiers appropriately.
- Personal Hygiene – practice good personal hygiene, including covering nose and mouth when sneezing, disposing of tissues after use, coughing into one’s elbow and thoroughly washing hands with soap and water (or hand sanitiser containing >70% alcohol).