We acknowledge that Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne are situated on the lands of the five language groups that make up the Kulin Nations, who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years.

We pay respects to their Elders past, present and future, and commit to the ongoing journey of reconciliation.

Dear Families

Welcome to Week 4 at St Joseph's. I hope that you all were able to celebrate the wonderful women and mothers in your lives. My beautiful mum lives in Spain and each year I have to make sure I say Happy Mothers Day on three different days; the English date, Spanish date and of course the Australian Mothers Day. I have no idea why they are on different dates but mum deserves the extra love anyway.

I also would like to commend all the amazing women who work at St Joseph's. We have an outstanding group of caring, compassionate and committed teachers and staff. I have nothing but admiration for you all.

And of course the St Joseph's mums!! You are the most amazing group of people to work with. Thank you for supporting our school with your time and talent and energy. You all make this school so vibrant and special. Thank you also to everyone who helped with the Mothers day Brekkie on Friday too.

I encouraged you all to engage with the feedback for MACS and to chat to Kelly or Suze who are representing you at the Working Party on Thursday. Please contact me if you would like to chat or need support during this 'process'.

We're going to the Zoo

Next Wednesday we are all going to Melbourne Zoo for a science based excursion. We won't need extra supervision but parents are welcome to make their own way to the zoo and join us if they like.

Congratulations Emma

Our wonderful Learning Support Officer Emma got engaged recently. We wish you the happiest and healthiest future together with Marco.

Father David

Father David will be leaving the Mission in June. His message was in the bulletin at the weekend. We thank you for the support you were able to provide and wish you well in your endeavours.

Fire Brigade

The local Fire Fighters cam to school on Monday morning to brighten up the students day (and a couple of staff members!)

Our beautiful Foundation students enjoyed the educational visit.

HOLT Sport

We started the HOLT District Sports with wins in netball and footy against St Catherine's. We had students from Year 3 joining our team and they all played with spirit and represented the school so well. Thanks to Nick Harbour for umpiring again!!

HOLT District Sports

Home and away Footy and Netball start in week 3 of this term for 4 weeks.

School closure day

Please add the date to your calendar, we will have our final Berry Street professional development day on Friday June 9th. This will be a student free day.

School Disco / Cheese & Wine

DJ Sando will be taking a break from his world tour and can squeeze in a disco here at St Joseph's on Thursday 25th May (5pm - 6.30pm)

Parents are invited to a cheese and wine gathering hosted by our lovely P&F in the Wellbeing Room.

(Operoo to follow).

2023 Term Dates:

Term 2	24th April - 23rd June
Term 3	10th July - 15th September
Term 4	2nd October - 15th December

Staff Development Dates - School Closure

9/06/2023

Berry Street Education Model

6/11/2023

Report Writing Day

(Melb Cup Monday)

Public Holidays


King’s Birthday	Monday 12th June Term 2
Grand Final	TBC
Melbourne Cup	Tuesday 7th

Sacrament Dates

Term 3 Week 9

First Holy Communion 6pm

Thurs 7th Sept

🤤 ONLINE LUNCH ORDERS ~ EVERY FRIDAY

Please click on this link to place a lunch order https://www.classroomcuisine.com.

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Term 2, Week 3. & 4 2023 · 16 May 2023

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