Dear Families,

At the School Closure Day on Friday 5th June, staff spent time exploring the vision, mission and charism of St Joseph's Sorrento and Our Lady of Fatima Rosebud as schools in the new Southern Peninsula Mission including the three parishes. Our school vision of an engaged learning community, contributing to the common good of all, reflects the qualities of our patron saint, St Joseph. Joseph was a committed person to his roles of father, husband, protector, guide and servant who cared deeply for others.

Welcome

A big welcome to the Seyford Family: Luca (Prep), Connor (Year Two) and Raphael (Year Three), Jaide and Daniel who have joined us at St Joseph's. We hope they enjoy being part of our wonderful community.

St Joseph's Big Freeze Event

Thank you everyone for supporting the MND cause. Thank you Alex for suggesting we participate in the Ice Bucket Challenge. We raised $200. With the rain arriving in the midst of the afternoon, it was like the whole school participated in being wet and cold. It was extremely uncomfortable but not as uncomfortable as living with the insidious disease.

Winter solstice

This Saturday is the Winter Solstice Festival on the Sorrento Foreshore. We will be running a Hamburger & Veggie Burger Stall. Funds raised will go towards purchasing new furniture for learning spaces. An nForma was sent home last week asking for volunteers. Thank you to the many of you who have volunteered.

Building Project Update

We are on track to move back into the Prep and Year 1/2 Learning Spaces over the holidays. At the beginning of next term there will only be one valet point for drop off and pick ups and all student will be in their original learning spaces. Temporary toilets will also be removed. The builders will continue with building the new multi-purpose space. Please check out our refurbished spaces, grab a coffee and catch up with some other parents on Monday 13th July.

Thank you for your flexibility and understanding.

Lunch Orders

We are grateful to Laura from the Peninsula Lunch Co for organising such delicious lunches for our students. Could all communication about lunch orders please come through the office rather than contacting the Peninsula Lunch Co. Cancellations can only be accepted up to 24hours before (Tuesday 1:30pm). We will place any lunch orders left in the fridge until the following day.

Student Semester One Reports

Student 2026 Semester One Reports will be published on Wednesday 23rd June at 4:00pm. Student Reports will be available on the nForma App.

2027 Prep Enrolments

Our enrolments for Prep next year are very strong. If you are hoping to enrol your child, or know someone hoping to attend St Joseph's next year, please encourage them to collect an enrolment pack.

Please 2027 Kindergarten Registrations Close Soon!

Is your child turning 3 or 4 by 30 April 2027? They are eligible to attend a funded kindergarten program next year.

Kindergarten provides children with opportunities to learn, play, make friends, and develop the skills and confidence they need for a positive start to school.

To give your family the best chance of securing a place at your preferred kindergarten, register by 30 June 2026.

Register online: www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/kindergarten

Need help? Email kindergarten@mornpen.vic.gov.au or call 1300 850 600 (Toll Free) or 5950 1000

Tricky Talks

Interrelate are relationship experts since 1926 and facilitate sessions for parents and their children on tricky topics.

Save the date: Tuesday 21st July

5:00pm Year 3/4 Where Did I Come From?

Program focus:

discuss the male and female reproductive systems, foetal development and the birth process
sexual intercourse & conception including assisted methods
personal safety and protective behaviours
Note: Year 5 & 6 students are encouraged to attend if they have not previously seen this program.

6:15pm Year 5/6 Preparing for Puberty

Program focus:

discuss the physical changes of puberty, emphasising that it can be different for everyone
develop students' understanding of periods and sperm production, as well as the physical, emotional, social and intellectual changes associated with puberty
enhance awareness of children's personal safety and protective behaviours
Note: Students in Years 3 & 4 are welcome to attend at the discretion of their parents/carers.

An nForma will be sent out at the beginning on Term Three.

Boomerang Bags

Thank you to the Boomerang Bag Ladies for their generous donation to St Joseph's. There funds were used to purchase new classroom furniture.

The Chickens over the holidays

Our chickens seem very happy and are laying six eggs every day at the moment. We are looking for families who are keen to look after the chickens over the holidays. The chicken duties include collecting (and keeping) the eggs each day, letting the hens out for a couple of hours each day, checking their water and food and locking them up each afternoon. If you are keen to assist, please email me with the days you would like.

School Fees

As we approach the halfway mark of the year, please check that this is reflected in your fee payments. Thank you for your assistance with this.

The next two weeks...

Mon 15. 2:40pm Open Door Afternoon

Dolly's Dream Workshops

Thurs 18 Vinnie Sleep Out - Year Six

Fri 19 Year 5/6 Flow Friday Activities

Sat 20. Winter Solstice Festival

Mon 22. Prep Excursion

SWAT Meeting

2:30pm Assembly

Tues 23. Winter Lightning Premiership

Thurs 25. Last Day Term 2

School will finish for the term at 3:20pm on Thursday 25th June. I hope you all have a wonderful, relaxing and fun-filled school holiday. I look forward to seeing everyone on Monday 13th July to start Term Three.

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

Many thanks,

Monica

moshannassy@sjsorrento.catholic.edu.au

NCCD