School Holiday Dates!

Term 1 ends on Friday, April 4th, and school will return on April 28th.

School Closure days will take place during Week 3 of the school holidays, Tuesday 22nd, Wednesday 23rd, and Thursday 24th April.

Office Hours in the School Holidays!

The office is opened Tuesday the 22rd April and Thursday 24th April from 8:30am to 4:00pm

School Uniform Reminder!

Students are kindly reminded to wear either the full winter uniform or the full summer uniform, without mixing elements from both, except for the school jumper, which may be worn with either. Thank you for your cooperation!

Girls

Summer - Blue and white checked shift style dress or approved navy shorts & blue and yellow polo shirt with school logo. Plain white socks and black shoes.

Winter - Navy tunic with a white long sleeve shirt or pants with a blue and yellow polo shirt and school windcheater with logo. Plain navy or white socks, tights and black shoes.

Boys

Summer - Grey shorts and blue and yellow polo shirt with school logo. Plain grey socks and black shoes.

Winter - Grey trousers, blue and yellow polo shirt and school windcheater with logo. Plain grey socks and black shoes.

ANZAC Day

As always St. Joseph's School will be showing their support of the RSL and ANZAC Day by inviting students and their families to march and join the main service on Friday 25th April (Term 2, Week 1).

ANZAC Day Commemoration March: For those wishing to join us and march to the memorial we will gather in Punt Road, opposite Federation Park, at 9:15am for a 9:30am march off. Alternatively, you can join us at the memorial where the service will commence at approximately 9:45am.

Students are asked to wear full school uniform. Please be mindful of the weather and encourage students to be SunSmart, wearing their hats and taking them off during the Last Post and the National Anthems. If wearing medals, a reminder that they are to be worn on the right-hand side of the chest. Students are welcome to carry a photo of any family member/s who have served or who are currently serving in the forces. Parents and other family members are welcome to march with the children.

WE HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US.

ANZAC Day Commemorations

The following is a guide to commemorations on Friday 25th April 2024

5.15 am Pre – Dawn Assembly at Cobram and District War Memorial with the Doings

5.55 am Dawn Service, Cobram and District War Memorial [William St cnr Punt Rd]

6.30 am Gunfire Breakfast – Foyer Cobram Civic Centre [gold coin donation]

9.30 am ANZAC Day Commemoration March – assemble at Federation Park Punt Rd at 9.15 am

9.45 am ANZAC Day Commemoration Service - Cobram and District War Memorial

Cobram, followed by refreshments in the Civic Centre [gold coin donation]

In the event of inclement weather, the service will go ahead as usual.

A further Service will be held at the Barooga Sports Club Memorial at 12.00 noon followed by light refreshments and comradeship.

Other events being conducted by Cobram Barooga RSL Sub-Branch Inc are:

Thursday 17th April: pre-ANZAC Dinner. Venue to be advised . Please contact Brenda Smethurst on 0413 693 431 for further information .

Sunday 20th April: ANZAC Church Service at St Margarets Church at 10 am ALL WELCOME

Thursday 1st May: ANZAC service at Cobram Regional Care (formerly Ottrey Homes) at 11.00am Morning Tea with the residents at 10 am.

ANZAC Day Church service: All are welcome to join the Cobram/Barooga RSL members at St. Margaret's Anglican Church on Sunday, 20th April, for the ANZAC Church service. The service commences at 10:00am.

If you have any questions, please email Mrs Natale at carmelnatale@sjcobram.catholic.edu.au

Out of Uniform on Your Birthday

At St. Joseph's, we encourage students to wear casual clothes on their birthday. This is so everyone can recognise it is their birthday, greet them as such and celebrate with them on their special day.

Reminder: Parking Restrictions Around Our School

We kindly remind everyone to be mindful of parking restrictions around our school to ensure the safety of our students and the smooth operation of daily drop-offs and pick-ups.

Please avoid parking in designated bus zones, which are located on:

Broadway Street
Hay Avenue
Gregory Street

These areas are strictly reserved for school buses. Parking in these zones can create congestion and pose safety risks for students boarding or exiting buses.

We also ask that you refrain from parking in the staff car park, as this area is reserved for staff members only.

Additionally, we ask that you do not park in the senior citizens' car park on Hay Avenue. This parking area is reserved for elderly members of our community, and we appreciate your cooperation in keeping it accessible for them.

Thank you for your understanding and support in keeping our school community safe and respectful for everyone

BANKING DETAILS

2025 School Fees Payment Options

Cash, Cheque or EFT at the office,
Direct Debit/Credit Card - Please see forms & schedule below,
Centrepay - pay school fees directly from centrelink benefits. Please see authority form below
Direct Bank Deposit - Bank Details for Direct Deposit below. Please use your child’s name/surname as a reference.
2025 Direct Debit/Credit Card Payments.

St Joseph's General Account

BSB 083-543 Acc No 457424110

If you wish to use this service, please return your Authorisation form to the office as soon as possible, Starting dates are as follow:

Weekly - Friday 7th March x 40 payments.

Fortnight Schedule 1 - Friday 7th March x 20 payments.

Fortnight Schedule 2 - Friday 14th March x 20 Payments

Monthly - Friday 28th March - will continue for 9 payments on 28th of each Month.

Quarterly - Thursday 3rd April x 4 Payments.

Child Safety Standards