Principals Page

Dear Parents and Carers

We have had much to celebrate throughout Term 3 as students have improved in their learning and continued to grow in their faith. I congratulate every student for their learning achievements this term and encourage parents to look back over the Grade Newsletters for the term and engage with your child/ren about their learning as we draw the term to a close.

An Amazing Spring Fair

It seemed like all of Bulli was at St Joseph’s on Saturday for the Spring Fair. The children had so much fun, even though it was quite warm, and the sense of community was tangible. One of the highlights of the days was the opportunity for all of us to connect as a community for the purpose of making St Joseph’s an even better school.

The involvement of parents/carers and friends on the day was certainly a highlight and a testament to the willingness of families to support the school. There were over 150 volunteers and many of you spent many hours organising stalls or activities and attending to those stalls on the day. Your generosity of time and talent is so appreciated and I thank you for your efforts. 

Thank you to the staff for their support leading up to the day and for the time they spent assisting with stalls and activities. I think they had too much fun!

I cannot thank the Spring Fair committee enough. It is a huge undertaking and one that is not taken for granted. The organisation of such an event takes special skills and the ability to draw people together for the good of the school and the community. Thanks to the Spring Fair Committee for their extraordinary work and contribution to the life of the school.

Natalie Nicholls- Committee lead, Treasurer, Sponsorship 

Sonia Cuthbertson- Committee lead, Sponsorship, Plant/Flower stall

Lynda Niewidok- Marketing & Sponsorship 

Tracey Radzyminski - Food lead

Jana Stavrou- Layout, Logistics & Safety

Rachel Zerner - Rides lead

Silvana Renwick - Rides lead 

Kathleen Gillespie - Committee & Books/Toys stall

Jenny Mitreski- Stalls lead 

Marnie Swinerton- Stalls lead

Kylie Osborne- High tea lead

Miguel Aguilera - School representative

They say pictures speak a thousand words and so I invite you to the Spring Fair page of this newsletter for a snapshot of the day. Tomorrow there will also be further images on our school Facebook page.

Farewell 

This week, my resignation as Principal of St Joseph’s was announced by the Director of Schools, Peter Hill. It has been a long discernment process for me as I have a deep love for the students and the school. After seven years at St Joseph’s as Principal, I am proud of the school, the wonderful staff, and their high levels of commitment and professionalism. I am appreciative of all of our families and what they bring to the school. 

I thank all families for choosing a Catholic education at St Joseph’s Bulli. I will hold all of you fondly in my heart and memories. I look forward to Term 4 and remain committed to your child/ren's learning, growth in faith and well-being right up until the last day of the 2023 school year.

Please find attached a letter from the Director of Schools, Diocese of Wollongong.

End of Term 3

Enjoy the break with your children and keep safe. Term 4 begins on Wednesday 11 October.

For all things at St Joseph's, we give thanks.

Mrs Jen Charadia

Principal

Principal Awards - TOMORROW, Friday 22 September 2023

The following students will receive their Principal Awards on Friday 22 September 2023 (Term 3 Week 10) at 1.45pm.  

How does my child receive a Principal's Award?

Class teachers nominate students for Blue Merit Awards which are presented at the weekly assembly.  When five Blue Merit Awards have been received, students send them to the school office to be recorded and are then eligible for a Principal’s Award. When students attain their 4th Principal Award, they are awarded a Principal’s Medallion at an assembly. End of Term awards can be included as part of the 5 awards.

End of Term Awards - TOMORROW, Friday 22 September 2023

The following student will be presented their End of Term 3 Achievement Awards on Friday 22 September 2023 (Week 10).

Our Wk 10 Assembly will be held on Friday 22 September from 1:45pm

Academic Achievement Awards

Habits of Mind Awards

Mary of the Cross Awards

Acknowledgement to Country

St Joseph's Bulli acknowledges and pays respect to the Dharawal people past and present, the traditional custodians of the land on which our school is built.