Wellbeing & Learning Inclusion
St Joseph's School Uniform Drive
Please see flyer below. Donations can be dropped at the school office during school hours. Thank you for your support.
Bullying No Way Week, 2026
From 17–21 August, St Joseph’s Primary School will participate in Bullying No Way: National Week of Action 2026. Throughout the week, students will take part in activities and discussions focused on kindness, respect, inclusion, and positive relationships.
Together, we can help create a school community where every student feels safe, valued, and supported.
For more information on understanding bullying, click on the link below.
Indigenous Garden Update
On Friday 24th July, 11 students who helped plant the bush tucker garden visited FCJ College to create plant name signs for the garden. Using wood-burning tools, the students carefully engraved the names of the plants onto timber signs that will be displayed throughout the garden.
A special thank you to Nick Pearson, Jason Boyle and the FCJ staff for their support, guidance, and encouragement throughout the activity. The students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and were proud to contribute to a project that will help others learn about Indigenous plants and their significance.
Garden Club Update
It has been a busy start to the term in the garden. The students have been busy tidying the garden beds and planting strawberries kindly donated by Mr Piccolo. We look forward to harvesting the strawberries later in the season and enjoying the fruits of their hard work.
The garden continues to be a wonderful learning space where students develop responsibility, teamwork and an appreciation for growing their own food. We can't wait to see the garden flourish over the coming months.
Wellbeing Curriculum
All students from Foundation to Year 6 will continue participating in the Respectful Relationships (RRRR) program. Through a range of age-appropriate activities and discussions, students will further develop their social and emotional learning skills.
Throughout Term 3, classes will explore topics including help-seeking, gender norms and stereotypes, and positive gender relations. Students will learn about the importance of seeking support when needed, challenge stereotypes that can impact themselves and others, and develop an understanding of respectful, inclusive and equitable relationships. These lessons will encourage students to value diversity, show empathy and contribute positively to their school community.
The Respectful Relationships program plays an important role in supporting student wellbeing and creating a positive and inclusive school community.
For more information about the Respectful Relationships program, please visit Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships and Building Respectful Relationships | schools.vic.gov.au
Nourish to Flourish Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club runs every Thursday morning from 8:00am in the hall.
This wonderful initiative is supported by staff, parish volunteers and, from 2026, FCJ student volunteers. We extend our sincere thanks to the generous local businesses that continue to support the program through their donations.
If your business is interested in supporting or sponsoring our Breakfast Club, please contact Brendan at bfrench@sjbenalla.catholic.edu.au.
Family Support Service
The Orange Door can help you and your family by providing support for concerns with parenting, relationships, and family violence.
For more information you can visit www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au or contact 1800 271 157
Hygiene- Winter is Here
Washing hands with soap and water remains one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs and infection. While this is not always practical or convenient in a school setting, we will continue to encourage and educate students about good hygiene practices.
As we move further into the autumn and winter months, we ask families to revisit healthy habits with their child(ren), including regular hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home when unwell.