The Word from St. Joseph's

Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

 

We are very pleased to offer a wonderful opportunity over the coming weeks for our families and students to attend either in-person or online sessions with Educational Neuroscientist, Dr Jared Cooney Horvath. All sessions are the same whether you attend online or in-person at either St. Joseph's Cobram, St. Joseph's Numurkah, or SMOTA.  

Engagement of Volunteers 

At St Joseph’s Primary School, Cobram the safety and wellbeing of our students is our highest priority.  To uphold our commitment to child safety, ALL Volunteers are required to review and acknowledge our Child Safe Code of Conduct, Staff & Students Professional Boundaries Policy and Photography & Video Policy and Procedures.  Additionally, Volunteers must complete a Volunteer Registration form and successfully complete the CESL School Volunteer Induction before commencing their role as a Volunteer.

 

We deeply value the contributions of our Volunteers and appreciate your support in maintaining a culture of care and protection.  Together, we can continue to provide a safe and nurturing space for every child to thrive.

 

For more information regarding volunteering click on the link, or scan the QR code below to complete the Volunteer Registration form.

 

LINK: Volunteer Registration Form

 

All Volunteers will be asked to:

  • Complete a Volunteer Registration form (including personal details, Working with Children Check (WWCC) and 2 personal referees), please inform your referees they will be contacted by the school in relation to your volunteering.
  • Once you have completed the Volunteer Registration form and are approved to Volunteer at the school, you will be sent an email with a link to access the required training:

(Please note – Completing this induction replaces the previous onsite induction interview)

  • CESL School Volunteer Induction; and

  • Read and acknowledge the Child Safe Code of Conduct, Staff & Students Professional Boundaries Policy and Photography & Video Policy and Procedures.

     

All Volunteers will be required to update details at the start of each year and inform the school of any changes to your circumstances or updates to your WWCC.  All Volunteers will need to complete the CESL School Volunteer Induction and read and acknowledge all relevant safeguarding policies at the start of each school year even if an existing Volunteer.

 

All information received regarding volunteering and providing referee details will be maintained in line with CESL Privacy Policy.

 

ORIMA Survey - Win a $500 Coles/Myer Voucher

These surveys play a vital role in helping us better understand perceptions of the school environment and learning experiences across our system. The feedback collected informs both school-level planning and broader system improvement.

 

The ORIMA surveys are independently managed, confidential, and evidence-based. They provide valid insights across key domains aligned with our school improvement goals. By increasing participation this year, we strengthen our collective understanding and ability to respond meaningfully to the needs of our communities. 

 

To make it even more worthwhile, all participants will go into the draw to win a $500 Coles/Myer voucher. We need a minimum of 50 completed surveys for the prize draw to go ahead – so your input truly counts!

 

As the survey is anonymous, to enter the draw you’ll need to do one of the following after completing the survey:

  • Email us a screenshot of the last page to: info@sjcobram.catholic.edu.au  or
  • Bring a photo or print a copy of the final survey page to the school office to enter the draw.

This will serve as confirmation of your completed entry.

 

Your voice helps shape the future of our school community. Please take a few moments to complete the survey and encourage others to do the same. A letter will be sent home next week with a link.