General Information
Parent Communication & Group Chats
We would like to remind parents and carers that St Joseph's does not support the use of parent group chats as a forum for raising questions about school matters. While we understand that these groups can be helpful for sharing general information, asking questions or discussing school-related matters can lead to misunderstandings or the sharing of inaccurate information. Therefore, if you have a question or concern, please contact the school directly - we are more than happy to clarify information. Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
Week 8 School Uniform Changes
McCarthy Year 7 2027 Information Evening
Please see the flyer below for details on McCarthy Catholic Year 7 2027 Information Evening.
Easter Hat Parade
Our easter Hat Parade will be held on Wednesday 1st April in the school hall. Students areinvited to get creative and make an Easter hat at home.
Parents/Carers are welcome to attend the Easter Hat Parade. Following this, the Easter Raffle will be drawn and the Art Show winners announced.
We can't wait to see all the amazing designs in the parade!
School Support
Discussing War & Conflict
With the recent escalation of conflict involving Iran, children may encounter distressing updates through the 24-hour news cycle, social media, and school conversations. Even when these events are geographically distant, repeated exposure to intense imagery and commentary can heighten anxiety for young people. Parents are encouraged to be mindful of this overexposure and to offer calm reassurance, as children often take their emotional cues from the adults around them.
This Special Report provides practical, age-appropriate guidance for navigating these difficult conversations while fostering empathy and resilience. You can access the full resource and support tips here: Special Report: Discussing War & Conflict.
Sports News
Polding Trials
Congratulations Valeria, Maeve, Averie and Connor who were selected to represent our Armidale diocese in the soccer, netball and league Polding Trials in Bathurst in May.
Well done!
Cricket News
This season, Roman, Finlay, Henri and Jaibaaz played for Bective East U9’s cricket club. The team had an outstanding season with 12 wins, making it all the way to their first grand final on Saturday.
In a fantastic team effort, the boys set the tone early with a solid batting total of 7/73 before backing it up in the field to bowl Norths Redbacks out for 13/67.
Well done boys!
Cultural Groups
Stage 2
This term our Stage 2 students have been learning about Ochre in Cultural Groups. The focus has been on how Ochre is made and how important it is in Aboriginal Culture. The students applied 'Ochre' on a performance shirt for NAIDOC Week next term.
Stage 1 and Kinder
Stage 1 and Kinder students have been learning words in Gamilaraay. Yaama, Yaluu, Bandaarr are just a few to name. They have been enjoying adapting a game of ship, shark, shore with Gamilaraay words to help them remember the words.
Volunteers Needed
Thank you to our families who have volunteered to cover books. We are still looking for more helpers! If you are able to assist please call in to the office to arrange collection of books.
Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
P&F News
Easter Raffle
The P&F Committee are still seeking donations for their annual Easter Raffle. The committee are looking to provide prizes of baskets full of Easter treats and goodies. All donations are greatly appreciated.
P&F Meeting
The P&F plays an important role in building community by organising social events and supporting the school through fundraising activities. We encourage everyone to become involved in the P&F Association. We have a wonderful committee so we encourage our parent body to come along and support our marvelous P&F this year.
Our next P&F meeting is on Tuesday, 5th May at 5:30pm in the Staffroom (Week 3 Term 2).
Enrolling Now for Kinder 2027
Applications for Kindergarten 2027 can now be submitted online via our website. https://stjosephstamworth.catholic.edu.au/enrolment/
Please ensure that your application includes all of the supporting documents required. Applications close on 31st March 2026. If you know anyone who has a child wishing to start Kindergarten at St Joseph's next year, please share this information with them.
Armidale Catholic Schools Response to Hate Speech
