Around the classrooms

Foundation/Grade 1 

Buddies 

On Wednesday we had lots of fun with our senior student buddies making our Easter baskets! It was a wonderful opportunity for the Foundation & Grade 1 students to connect with the Grade 5/6 students to collaborate on the task. The younger students enjoyed talking to the Grade 5/6's and were very proud of the final results.  

Easter Fun with Kinder Kids 

Today children from Shine Bright Rochester joined us for the Easter parade and some Easter fun. It was lovely to see the Foundation & Grade 1 students be inclusive towards the younger children and collaborate at different stations.  

End of Term 

Wow what a term! It has been such a fast paced and busy term with the Foundation students settling into the start of their schooling and the Grade 1 students having the opportunity to be leaders within the classroom. The students have been eager to learn new skills and show off their knowledge. We have had lots of fun and new experiences along the way including Cross Country, Golden Hammer Day, Welcome night, Ash Wednesday Mass, Shrove Tuesday, Buddies and lots more! 

Enjoy a well deserved holiday filled with lots of family time, rest and fun! 

Grade 2 

English

Our Story Book learning sequence concluded with the students completing an imaginative writing piece from Shaun the Sheep.  Sean is a shearer, and instead of a sheepdog to help him, he's got a sheep sheep – Pete. After being rejected by the other shearers and their dogs, Sean and Pete set up a sheep salon in town. Sheep from everywhere arrive to have their wool shorn in the latest style, and even the shearers' dogs end up arriving for a cut in order to look gorgeous.    

The students planned how the story continues by creating a plan about who comes in, what they want and what happens.  Here are some of their work samples... 

Alyssa- Rose the Rhino excitably ran into Shaun’s salon.  She cartwheeled into the chair.  When it was her turn , she was excited because it was her first time.  Shaun plaited rose’s hair and then dyed it pink.  When Shaun was finished Rose was very happy, so she happily skipped out of the salon to share the good news.  

Freddie- Zack the Hyena skated into the salon to get a mohawk, he entertained the salon by hummin.  When he got his hair done people came to hear Zack humming so Shaun gave him a free haircut.  Zack spent his money on a new toy! 

Ayla- Molly the Koala wanted a new hairstyle so she went in the car to Shaun's salon.  She jumped on the chair because she wanted pink braids.  When she left she was so happy and excited to show her friends.  

Jace- First Freddie the dog went into the door, she told Shaun that he wanted a blue and black mullet.  Freddie put his ear pods in and sat getting his hair done enjoying the music. 

Cross Country 

What an amazing day! We can confidently say that everyone had a fantastic time. The effort put into Cross Country by both teachers and students was exceptional, and the fun that followed was even more memorable! A huge shoutout to all the students, with a special mention to the Grade 2SK students – you represented St. Joseph's with incredible spirit! Your teamwork, encouragement, and smiles spoke volumes. 

A big thank you to Rochester Secondary College for hosting such a wonderful event! 

We wish everyone a wonderful break and holiday. See you all next term. 

Grade 3/4

Cross Country 

CROSS COUNTRY & COMMUNITY FUN DAY! Wow what a day. We can safely say that everyone has had an amazing and fun day~ the effort put in to Cross Country was outstanding, and the fun had afterwards was phenomenal! Fantastic effort to all our Grade 3 & 4 students, we’re so proud of you all – you all tried your best and were incredibly collaborative during all the activities. Thank you to Rochester Secondary College for hosting! 

End of term wrap up 

Wow, where has term one gone! We can’t believe we’re here already. We cannot express how proud we are of all our Grade 3 & 4 students, it’s been a massive term adjusting to our new way of learning, incorporating The Resilience Project/RRRR into our routine each week, adding a Science lesson each week into specialist and participating in whole school events such as; Masses, Ride to School Day, Cross Country and our Community Fun Day, plus other incursions like Bee Brave and Kids Helpline. We hope all our students and their families enjoy the school break, rest up, stay well, have time with loved ones and have a wonderful Easter. We look forward to seeing you on Monday 28th April and having another fantastic term together. 

Enjoy the school break, 

Lauren, Moni, Amy, Dee and Asha 

Grade 5/6

Cross Country and Team Spirit Day in Rochester with Grade 5/6’s 

What an incredible day! The enthusiasm and effort from all our Grade 5 & 6 students were truly outstanding. Everyone gave their best during Cross Country, showing great determination and resilience. The fun-filled activities that followed made the day even more memorable! A special mention to our students for their exceptional behaviour and responsibility—they worked so well within their groups, moving independently between activities and looking out for their peers with care and support. It was wonderful to see such teamwork and collaboration throughout the day. A big thank you to Rochester Secondary College for hosting this wonderful event! We are so proud of our students for representing our school so well. 

Wrap Up – Term 1  

What an incredible term it has been for our Grade 5/6 students! They have embraced every opportunity to learn, grow, and celebrate together through exciting school events such as Golden Hammer Day, Harmony Day, and the Be Brave Clinic. 

Our Grade 6 students have also formed wonderful friendships with their prep buddies, showing kindness and leadership as they support the younger students. In the classroom, everyone has worked hard in English, crafting engaging narrative stories, while in Inquiry, they explored the theme "My Identity," creating fantastic posters about themselves and their positive traits using Canva. It has truly been a fantastic term filled with learning, teamwork, and memorable moments. Well done, Grade 5/6! 

Enjoy your holidays! 

Ms Lupa & Miss Johns