Message from Liz 

Dear Parents, Carers and Supporters of St Joseph’s School, 

We've accomplished a lot in Term 2.

When I reflect on our partnership with The Resilience Project, the DIS moments that stand out for me are:

• Three days of professional learning with our staff, focusing on how we learn and think
• Year 3/4 Camp
• HUB Student Conference for our Grade 5/6 students in Echuca
• Catholic Education Week
• Visits to and from local preschools
• Playgroup visit
• Run for Mums event
• Inform & Empower webinars delivered to all classes
• Visit from Rochester SES
• Reconciliation Week Community Learning Day and Walk

We've also offered a number of valuable transition experiences:

• Rochester Secondary College Experience Day
• Little Joey's program

It's incredible how much we've packed into just a few short weeks.

What is Science of Learning

In Week 1 of Term 2, all staff across our diocese took part in three days of rich professional learning with Dr Jared Cooney Horvath, focusing on the Science of Learning. Throughout 2025, we will be sharing regular insights and reflections for you to consider, with the hope that these shared understandings can strengthen the partnership between school and home in support of each child’s learning journey.

To begin, it’s important we clarify what we mean when we say the Science of Learning.

The Science of Learning is a growing field of research that helps us – as educators and parents –understand how human beings learn most effectively. Drawing on evidence from neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, education, artificial intelligence and philosophy, it offers us practical, research-informed strategies that support learning, build memory, and develop expertise. These “best bets” can be applied not only in classrooms, but in homes and everyday life – supporting children and adults alike to keep learning, growing and thriving.

In the meantime, if you would like to learn a little more about the science of learning, please see the following link - Science of learning basics in 3 minutes - Science Of Learning

GOTCHA Reward

Our students have been fantastic ambassadors for our school, both on and offsite.

We are planning a whole-school celebration for Friday 4th July.

Students will enjoy a HOT DOG lunch and wear casual clothes.

We are grateful to the Wellbeing Team and LSO staff who will be preparing lunch for us.

Holiday Program

Kelly Sports is offering a holiday program for Rochester on Wednesday 9th and Wednesday 16th July at St Joseph's School.

Please book online.

We look forward to having a break after next week and returning on 21st July ready for learning and the opportunities that are being planned for.

Thanks for your support