Principal’s News

Dear Parents and Carers,

We are enjoying a fantastic end to 2025 here at St Joseph's with a range of exciting activities and plenty more to come. Thanks to Laura Van Der Vlugt and Lyndal Lawrie from our Parents & Friends, we had a fantastic day out Tree Surfing at Arthur's Seat.  Terry Foley organised Tennis Lessons for our students. Meredith and Rebecca arranged our  F/1/2 Inquiry Afternoon..... and what about our Art Show and Christmas Carols?  A massive thank you to our STEAM teacher, Mrs Alice Hermansen, for her curation of works and for giving our students the opportunity to explore their creative side.  Thanks again to Lisa Bourke for everything she did to make our Christmas Carols such a lovely night.

Looking ahead, there is plenty more to look forward to.

Step Up Day

Tuesday 9th December

Foundation 2026 - 8:45am till 12pm

Please bring a hat, water botttle and something to eat. Meet Mrs B under the shade sails

Year One-Five 8:45am - 10 am in 2026 classrooms with new teachers and classmates

Year 6 -Orientation Day with their 2026 High School

Graduation and Mystery Tour for Year Sixes

• Graduation Mass Wednesday 10 December at 9:00am
• Graduation Dinner Wednesday 10 December 6pm Warburton Golf Club
• Mystery Tour Thursday 11 December 8:30am - 3:30pm (Mystery Location)

Semester Two Academic Reports

• Sent home Friday 12 December

• Accessible via the N-Forma App

   

Positive Behaviours for Learning (PBL) Reward Monday 15 December

• Christmas Movie
• Special treat 

• Christmas Art/Craft

   

Final Whole School Assembly 

Tuesday 16th December at 8:45am in the SPA Centre

• Last Gotchas
• Student of the Week awards
• Candle handover from 2025 School Captains to 2026 Captains
• Presentation of the Graduating Class
• Graduation Bears

Term Conclusion

• Term Four concludes at 3:00pm on Tuesday 16 December

I would like to acknowledge the dedication of our teaching and support staff, who give so generously of their time, expertise and care. Their commitment to each child’s wellbeing and learning is at the heart of everything we do here at St Joseph's, and I thank them for their tireless efforts throughout the year.

To our parents and carers, thank you for your ongoing partnership. Whether it is attending school events, volunteering, engaging in conversations around learning, or simply supporting your children day-to-day, your involvement strengthens the fabric of our community.

As we prepare to farewell our Year 6 students, we send them forward with pride. We pray that they carry the values of our school into the next chapter of their journey, confident, capable and guided by faith. They leave behind a legacy of leadership, joy, and contribution that we deeply appreciate.

To all families travelling over the break, we wish you safe journeys. May the Christmas season bring peace, joy and renewal to your homes. As we celebrate the birth of Christ, let us also find time to rest, reconnect and appreciate the blessings around us.

Thank you for a wonderful year. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for a new year of learning, growth and opportunity.

Wishing every family a blessed Christmas and a restful holiday.

Kind regards,

Nick.