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We are excited to announce the launch of St Joseph’s new website! This project began alongside my journey here in 2022, as our team worked diligently to reimagine how we showcase the distinctive attributes of St Joseph’s School. Today, we are proud to present our redesigned website.
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Toni Cartlidge for her dedicated efforts in ensuring that our message is clear and centered on learning while highlighting the incredible school and community we are so proud of.
Have a look: www.sjrochester.catholic.edu.au
2025 Focus on Learning -
Every Child, Every Family, Every Teacher – all together, every day – guided by faith, united in purpose.
The 2025 focus on learning is to strengthen our teaching in English and to begin a new explicit method of teaching Maths. Words like InitiaLit , MAGNIFY, MacqLit and OCHRE will start to permeate our language.
What does this mean for our children?
Students will develop essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics through a thoughtfully designed curriculum. Our collaboration with Jocelyn Seamer this year has positioned us for ongoing success in 2025 and beyond. We remain dedicated to equipping our staff with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver high-quality learning experiences for all students.
We are committed to reinforcing the value of education and consistently supporting students in their learning journey. Recognising that children learn in diverse ways; we also prioritize offering extracurricular activities to keep all students engaged and motivated in their education.
End of Year events & dates:
Week 8: 25th - 29th November
26th: Little Joey’s Transition 9-11am
29th: Fire Carrier Commission Ceremony at Assembly
Week 9: 2nd - 6th December
2nd: 5/6 "Bizarre Bazaar" Market Day
2nd: F/1/2 Christmas Carols at Aged Care
3rd: Little Joey’s Transition 9am-12.30pm
3rd & 4th: Learning Conversations
4th: Student Advisory Council & PnF dinner
Week 10: 9th - 13th December
9th: Pupil Free Day
10th: Statewide Transition Day
12th: End of Year celebration
13th: Christmas Community Learning Day
Week 11: 16th - 20th December
16th: Grade 6 graduation dinner at Rich River Golf Club
17th: Grade 6 BIG DAY OUT!
18th: End of Year mass and Assembly:
- 11.45am
- St Joseph's Church
18th: Students last day of the year!
- Dismissal @3.15pm
- Families are welcome to take their children home after mass and assembly
Term 1 2025 Dates
28th January: Staff Day
29th January: Staff Day
30th January: Grades 1 – 6 start school
- Foundation students test day
31st January: Foundation students start school
1st February: Feast of St Brigid
15th February: Elmore Charity Ball
19th February: Mass to celebrate the beginning of the school year
19th February: Welcome Night
24th - 26 February: 5/6 Camp – Anglesea
7th March: Casual Dress Day – Easter Eggs
12th – 24th March: NAPLAN
15th March: Elmore Tractor Pull
19th March: Feast of St Joseph
21st March: Golden Hammer Day
31st March: School Photos
4th April: Easter Hat parade & Raffle Drawn
- Community Learning Day
4th April: End of Term 1
- 2.15pm dismissal
Thanks for your continued support.
Liz
