Dear Families,

It is hard to believe that at the end of this week we are halfway through the term. Students are engaging well in their learning and daily routines. Our fortnightly behaviour focus is assisting with this with the way we transition to and from classes and move throughout the school being our recent focus. We are presently prioritising our greetings to one another - saying good morning, using people's names and eye contact.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Gemma, Patrick, Kai and Van on the safe arrival of beautiful Cora. We wish you a lifetime of love, good health and endless cuddles.

Welcome

We welcome Braden Lulianetti, a pre-service teacher in the Year 5/6 learning space for the next five weeks.

Mother's Day

I hope all mother's enjoyed an early start last Friday for our Mother's Day breakfast. Thank you to Jacqui Hayes, our Community Engagement Leader , Jane and all others who contributed to the morning. A big thank you to Amie who baked the delicious sweet treats. Please support Amie Jane's Sweets and Treats as she supports us!

Parent & Guardian Online Event

Parents are their child's first line of defence online. An online information session for parents is being offered called Navigating the Digital Playground on Monday 25 May 2026 7:00pm- 8:00pm Recording available for 30 days after.

Registration Link: Webinar Registration - Zoom

More details can be found later in the newsletter.

Music Enrichment Program

Our Year 3 - 6 students who learn a musical instrument attended the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's performance of Beethoven's Gaming Quest at Hamer Hall. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Sorrento for sponsoring this experience for our students.

Cross Country

Congratulations Mannix House on winning the Whole School Cross Country Event. The sun shone and students participated with sportsmanship and persistence. Thank you to the many parents who assisted on the day.

Reconciliation Week

Next week we will be celebrating National Reconciliation Week at St Joseph's to build positive, respectful relationships between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It provides a dedicated time f to learn about shared histories and cultures and to take actionable steps toward achieving a just, equitable and reconciled nation.

Building Project Update

Painting of Stage One is complete with doors, signage and flooring being completed at the moment. The partitions are being installed as well as sanitary hardware in the toilets. The Prep and Year One/Two classes look like they will be moving back to their learning spaces before the next school holidays.

Walk Safely to School

This coming Friday is Walk Safely to School Day. Students are encouraged to meet staff at David McFarlane Reserve at 8:15am. A light breakfast will then be served on the students arrival to school. Students are asked to wear a bright hat to stand out.

Hotel Sorrento

On Friday 29th May the proceeds from the Sorrento Hotel Friday Night Raffle will be donated to St Joseph's. Parents and friends are invited to attend from 5pm onwards to help raise some funds and most importantly catch up with friends and have some fun!

The next two weeks...

Mon 18th. Jump Rope for Heart

Tues 19th Year 5/6 Swimming @ Yawa

First Eucharist Reflection Day

First Eucharist Family Evening

Wed 20th District Cross Country

Thurs 21st Year 4 Calvary Sands Project

Fri 22nd. Year 5/6 Flow Friday activities

Mon 25th. Assembly

7pm Parent Cyber Safety

Tues 26th. Year 5/6 Swimming @ Yawa

Thurs 28th. Year 4 Calvary Sands Project

Fri 29th Flow Friday activities

Friday Raffle Hotel Sorrento

Sat 1st 6pm First Eucharist Mass

Please let me know if I can assist you in any way.

Many thanks,

Monica

moshannassy@sjsorrento.catholic.edu.au