Principal's Update
St Joseph's is a child-safe school.
We promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students.
Principal's Update
St Joseph's is a child-safe school.
We promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students.
After a damp and chilly break, we hope everyone found ways to keep warm and enjoy a well-earned rest over the holidays. It’s been a pleasure welcoming the children back and hear about their holiday adventures - from cozy days at home to exciting outings, despite the weather!
It's fantastic to see everyone return to school feeling rejuvenated and ready for another term filled with learning, connection, and fun.
Term 3 is already promising to be full of exciting opportunities. Students can look forward to a range of activities, including engaging classroom lessons, sporting opportunities, excursions, and the annual Book Week Parade.
We’re excited for a term brimming with curiosity, creativity, and community. Let’s make it a fantastic one together.
Our Learning Conversations are filling quickly for next week! As an important part of our Assessment and Reporting Policy, these conversations provide a valuable opportunity for families to celebrate the wonderful progress their children are making. If you haven’t yet booked a time, please take a moment to make an appointment online through PAM - these can be in-person or online.
Hard copies of 2025 NAPLAN results will be available from your child's teacher at the Learning Conversations.
The remaining Pupil Free Days for this term are - Wednesday July 30 (Learning Conversations) and Wednesday August 13 (Staff Spirituality Day).
Please note that Wednesday August 13 will be a Pupil Free Day for all Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL) schools across the Diocese including St Joseph's.
This day has been set aside for our Staff Spirituality Day, a significant opportunity for all staff to come together in reflection, formation, and renewal of our shared mission in Catholic education.
We ask families to make alternative arrangements for the care of children on this day, as there will be no classes or supervision. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Our next School Advisory Council meeting will be held on Monday August 11. We thank our Council members for their ongoing commitment and contribution to the life and direction of our school community.
If you haven't already listened to any CESL podcasts, I encourage you to take the time to listen to the following podcast...
Inside the first semester of Magnify Sandhurst
From the rollout of evidence-informed programs like MultiLit, Ochre and Classroom Mastery to the introduction of Steplab and the new Source of Life curriculum, this episode unpacks what’s working, what’s changing and what’s coming next.
Book Week 2025 will be held from August 15-23 with the theme 'Book an Adventure.'
Our Annual Book Week Parade will be held on Tuesday August 19 at 9.15am in the school hall. Students are encouraged to come to school dressed as their favourite book or novel character. All families are invited to attend.
Please note - the school yard is unsupervised before 8:30am. There are still many, many children on the grounds prior to this time. For the safety of your children, I am asking that they are not dropped off at school before 8:30am.
We are beginning the planning for 2026 school set up and would appreciate families, who may be leaving St Joseph's, to let us know as soon as possible. This advanced notice supports not only our organisation for 2026 but the transition of students to other settings.
Our Foundation 2026 enrolments are being finalised at the moment with interviews taking place this term.
Kind regards,
Peter Teggelove, Principal