Principal's Report

Dear Parents/Guardians

Yesterday we celebrated St. Joseph’s Feast Day in style. Thanks to Trish Shaw and Peter Humphreys for organising the Mass and music. We also thank Father Tony for leading us in this celebration. Despite some rain, we all had a great time at Apex Park.

I write this newsletter as we are on our way to camp. A smooth send-off this morning with very organised students! Keep an eye on Facebook for some photos over the next few days.

New Director

Last Friday it was a pleasure to welcome our new director of Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd Kate Fogarty, to visit our school.

She was very interested in our community and the direction we are taking in our school.

Kitchen Garden

Maria and our senior students worked hard yesterday filling some new pots, ready for planting. Well done to Tex and Maurice for making these pots!

Maria is putting the call out for:

• Tomato and basil donations for this Friday, then again next term
• If anyone has veggies or fruit in abundance, please contact Maria, 0425 161 573.

Renovation Update

Following fences going up and an office being set up by the builders, over the next week or so works will begin. They will begin working on our guttering and drainage project, before tackling the renovation. Exciting times!

Golden Horseshoe Food Stall and Parade

Thanks to those families who have indicated interest in the parade. I look forward to another exciting entry.

Thank you also to those who have already signed up to help out with the Food Stall. We are looking for some more volunteers for those who may be around. An hour or two of your time will make a difference. 

This is our major fundraiser for the year and a great opportunity to raise some significant money. Funds will be targeted towards repurposing the chook shed and further landscaping around the playground and sandpit areas.

Please see the link for the sign-up sheet.

A call-out for a couple of webbers and a generator, please

Golden Horseshoe Food Stall Roster 2024

Staff Spotlight

Hello, my name is Markeeta Green otherwise known as Mardy Green!  I have two boys Eli and Cleaver who attend Galen and I am married to Adam. We are very fortunate to call Beechworth our home.

As a family we enjoy the outdoors, going mountain biking and skiing. I love to go swimming and walking our dog Trev. 

I have many roles at school these being:

• Learning Leader - collaborate with educators and provide curriculum direction and guidance.
• Learning Diversity & Intervention - I work with teachers and CES staff to meet the needs of all learners in our school, so that every student experiences success.
• Working alongside Trish Shaw in the F/1 room teaching our Sounds Write Program and in the area of Maths.

I have a strong passion for teaching and learning. I have worked in Catholic Education for many years and I am really looking forward to seeing our new build here at St. Joseph’s.