School News

 Happy Birthday

Wishing all our students a very happy birthday who celebrated their special day over the last fortnight.

28 April - Raine W Year 6

1 May - Charlie H Year 3, Jack H Year 3, Isikeli V Year 6 and Mia R Year 6

2 May - Sophia B Year 1

3 May - Matthew C Year 5

4 May - Hayley C Year 2

5 May - Oscar C Year 5 and William C Year 5

7 May - Molly M Year 1

8 May - Finnick S Year 3 and Gia S Year 3

9 May - Ashlyn G Year 4 and Evie C Year 6

11 May - Darcy K Year 4

Uniform Requirements - Winter Uniform 

Students are required to wear their full Winter Uniform from next Monday, 18 May 2026. today. A reminder that school shoes must be black leather. All other black material is not acceptable. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring our Uniform Requirements are consistently upheld. 

New Action 1: Minor Amendments - Privacy Policy and Standard Collection Notice (for parents and students)

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong’s (CEDoW’s) Standard Collection Notice for parents and students has been updated. This notice explains how CEDoW handles the personal information of students and parents and replaces the previous notice. The update means we may share information about your child or young person’s allergies to external food and beverage providers (such as canteens, camps and excursions). You can access the updated notice by visiting 

Head Lice

We have been advised of a number of cases of head lice.  Please check your child's hair  and treat accordingly.  Please click on this link from NSW Health that you may find helpful.

Parking 

Thank you to parents who follow road rules in relation to parking. 

A reminder that when collecting your children from school that there is a No Parking zone on Rowan Street. This means that you are not able to leave your vehicle and come into the school to collect your child. You must remain with your vehicle.

• Thank you for not parking across Father Patrick's garage

• Thank you for respecting our neighbours by not parking across driveways.

• Thank you for not stopping or parking in the Bus Zone and No Standing areas at the front of the school and church on Park Road.

Lost Property - Label, Label, Label everything

The school office has been receiving a lot of jumpers, jackets and hats with no names. 

Please ensure that your child's name is on ALL clothing so these can be returned to their rightful owners.  Any items that are not identified will be sent to the second-hand clothing pool.

We have also had a number of enquiries regarding missing items that have been labelled.

Please check your child's clothing to ensure you have the correct items.

Premier Reading Challenge

The Premier's Reading Challenge is up and running. Here are a few quick updates about the challenge

K-2 will complete their challenge with stories read throughout the year at school. Although if you would like to add in your own reads from home please contact the office and I will send home your child's login details.

3-6 will complete their own challenge online. If your child is interested in completing the challenge and is in grades 3-6 please email the office and I will send home their login and a link to the website where the reading lists and self login page can be found.

The challenge ends on the 18th of September. You are welcome to add in any books your children have read from the beginning of this school year. 

Happy Reading!

Mrs Pirie

Libarian

National Walk Safely to School Day

Get ready to step out and enjoy the fresh air! On Friday 22 May our school will be participating in National Walk Safely to School Day.

This annual event encourages primary school children and their families to walk and commute safely to school. It’s a fantastic way to promote physical activity, reduce traffic congestion around our school gates, and teach our kids vital road safety skills.

You’re Invited

St Joseph’s staff will be walking to school Friday 22 May from the grass area near Bulli Beach Cafe. Teachers will assemble at the meeting point pictured below. Parents and students are warmly invited to walk to school with staff. Staff will leave the Bulli Beach Cafe grass area at 8:20am. Should your child require an epi pen or asthma puffer on the walk, please ensure they bring these with them whilst walking. As this is considered a school event, dogs should be left at home or walked 10m away from the children where possible.

2026 Book Club Issue 3 - CLOSES TODAY!

Issue 3 will close TODAY!

Books will be delivered in the week beginning Monday 18 May 2026.  Orders above $19.50 will receive a $5 discount to redeem on Issue 4.

2027 Kindergarten Enrolments - Siblings

We are well and truly in Kindergarten Enrolment season. If you have a child who is due to begin school in 2027 and have not as yet completed the online application, please do so as soon as possible.

The online application form will be accessible from the home page of our school website

Sport

Term 2 Sports Uniform Days

Milk Crate Circus -Sport Uniform Changes - Years 1 & 2 - Week 5, 7, 9 and 10

We are excited to share that Years 1 and 2 will be participating in a mobile circus gymnastic program run by Corie Hurry, a 2015 graduate of Australia's National Institute of Circus Arts and Advanced Gymnastics with over 15 years of coaching and performing experience. 

This will take place at school during Weeks, 5, 7, 9 and 10 on a Monday. As a result:

Students will need to be in sports uniform on these days to participate in the gymnastic program and timetabled PE program with Mrs Mitchell.

Please note that students will be required to remove and put their shoes back on independently during the gymnastics sessions. We encourage families to support children in practising this skill at home to help them feel confident and prepared.

Anne-Marie Clarkson

Middle Leader

Regional Cross Country 

Congratulations to all the students who represented St Joseph’s Bulli at the Wollongong Diocesan Cross Country held in Nowra on Tuesday 28th April. Their effort, determination, and sportsmanship were outstanding, as they represented our school with great pride.

A special congratulations to the following students who were selected in the Diocesan Team and will compete in the CSNSW MacKillop Championships at the Sydney Equestrian Centre on Wednesday 24 June:

• Hudson B (1st – 10 Years)

• Indigo P (2nd – 11 Years)

• Thomas M (4th – 11 Years)

• Allegra B (5th – 8/9 Years)

• Elliot S (6th – 8/9 Years)

• Archer T

This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to their hard work and commitment. We wish them the very best as they prepare for this next level of competition.

We are delighted to announce that St Joseph’s Bulli placed 2nd in the overall point score out of 31 schools in the diocese—an incredible achievement for our school community.

Thank you to Mrs Tighe, Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Smith for training with the squad and to Mrs Brooks and Mrs Van Gemert for looking after the school team on the day.

Canteen

Cash purchases for snacks and drinks can be made at recess and lunchtime. Snacks and drinks can also be ordered via the new platform FlexiSchools.

Lunch orders

Orders for lunch can only be made through Flexischools.  Please note that orders close at 9.15am daily.  Orders cannot be placed after this time. 

Note:  Canteen is CLOSED MONDAYS

Flexischool Parent Support Line - 1300 361 769 (Hours: 7.00am-12.00 noon)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Handbook

2025 Bus Timetable (Premier Charters)

PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning)

Ask your child about the weekly focus for students.

This week's focus:

Think about how you react.

Use strategies to respond respectfully when you are feeling emotional.   

We all hold the power to respond respectfully!