School News

PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning)

 PB4L Expectations and Reminders

Setting clear expectations for behaviour and uniform is essential to ensure all students are Respectful, Responsible, and Safe. To reinforce these standards, we are regularly re-teaching our school's expectations within individual classes and across the whole school, making sure every student is well-informed. We appreciate parents' support in promoting these high expectations with their children.

Ask your child about the weekly focus for students.

This fortnight's focus:

Weeks 1-2 PB4L Focus

WE ARE ACTIVE LEARNERS

       Be organised and ready for learning each day

Practise using a Positive Growth Mindset

Be responsible by listening and showing your understanding with respectful and safe words and actions

Wishing all our students a very happy birthday who celebrated their special day over the the holiday break and our last fortnight.

23 June - Ivy M Year 6

24 June - Charlotte B Year 3, Abigail C and Clara A Year 4

25 June - Spencer Vo Year 3 and Madeline B Year 5

27 June - Ella G Year 5 and Quade S Year 6

30 June - Lexie M Year 2

1 July - Mya T Year 3

2 July - Kai R Kinder

3 July - Sophie G Year 6

4 July - Carter L Year 6

6 July - Aubrey S Kinder

8 July - Jack H Kinder

9 July - Lucas M Year 5

11 July - Carter C Year 1 and Torin D Year 3

12 July - Lumi C Year 2 and Ella C Year 4

13 July - Arlo B year 5

14 July - Aiden E Kinder

15 July - Florence B Kinder and Caleb L Year 5

16 July - Josie M Year 3

17 July - Eliose B Year 6

19 July - Lilia B Year 1

20 July - Hudson F Year 2, Fletcher B Year 3, Zoe B Year 3 and Hudson B Year 4

22 July - Arthur L Kinder and Acacia B Year 5

26 July - Bodhi H Kinder and Maeve M Year 1

27 July - Olive L Kinder, Thomas L Kinder and Violet B Kinder

28 July - Abbygail L Year 3, George S Year 3 and Harlan D Year 6

29 July - Liam F Year 1

30 July - Archie B Kinder

SJB Athletics Carnival 2026

Our School Athletics carnival was a fantastic day held at Beaton Park on Monday, May 11. We enjoyed rotating through athletic events and novelty activities in the sunshine. We are so thankful to the amazing Holy Spirit College students who assisted us on the day, along with our staff and parents who were working tirelessly to ensure events were efficiently run. It was so lovely to see so many  spectators enjoying the day as a school community. Thank you to the school P&F for ensuring delicious food, drinks, and treats were available throughout the day! 

Thank you to the students, parents and family members for contributing to our 2026 carnival. Once again, the competitors' behaviour, attitudes, skill levels, determination, and athleticism were to be commended. The way students supported and encouraged each other and showed enjoyment was a real highlight to witness. 

An enormous thank you to our amazing volunteers who acted in an official capacity. Your support is very much appreciated. Please pass on our gratitude to anyone who assisted in any way, great or small, some for the last time. We also wish to acknowledge our dedicated staff, who started the day extremely early, setting up, supervising and spending the whole day encouraging and supporting students. What a great school community we are part of, where everyone goes above and beyond so students get these opportunities. We have appreciated the positive feedback received and as always, we reflect and look for ways to improve our events for the following year. 

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Overall Winning House - Polding (Red House)

Overall Winning War Cry - McCabe (Green House)

Congratulations to the 2026 Age Champions:

School Records:

Congratulations to the following children who broke school records on the day:

Harriet V - 9 Years 100m

Indigo P - 11 years 800m

Indianna D - 8 Years Discus

Oceana D - 9 Years Discus 

Xanthe B - 12 Years High Jump 

South Coast Athletics: 

Congratulations to the following athletes who formed our Regional Athletics Squad for the South Coast Athletics on Tuesday 11 August:

Allegra B, Edison B, Xanthe B, Zoe B, Pippi B, Arlo B, Maddy B, Oceana D, Summer F, Aleira G, Indiana G, Eleanor H, Isla J, Alba J, Yuna L, Zali M,  Chloe M, Zara M, Grace Mc, Isabella N, Anastasia P, Indigo P, Mia R, Harriet V, Daisy W, Marcello A, Hudson B, Flynn B, Morgan C, Coby C, Theo D, Jack E, Hudson F, Jordan G, Jude H, Patrick L, Thomas L, Tommy M, Toby M, Lachlan M, Zane N, Austin P, Elliot S, Archer T. 

Relay Teams 

Mrs Sally Rogers and Mrs Lauren Mitchell 

Carnival Convenors 

New Basketball Hoops

Students are loving our new Basketball Hoops!!

2026 Book Club Issue 5 - CLOSES 10 August 2026

Students have now received our Book Club Issue 5, 2026

Issue 5 will close 10 August 2026.

Books will be delivered in the week beginning 17 August 2026.

All orders above $19.50 receive a $5 discount code to spend on Issue 6. 

Thank you for supporting the Book Club.

Father's Day Breakfast - Save the Date!

We will be celebrating Father's Day on Thursday 3 September from 8am. This will involve a Sausage Sizzle for all students, fathers, grandfathers and father figures, followed by a prayer and celebration and an invitation to visit classrooms.  

Protect Your Child This Winter – Free Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Available

As we move through the winter respiratory illness season, NSW Health is encouraging families to take simple steps to protect themselves and others from influenza (flu).

Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can spread quickly in schools and other settings where people are in close contact. While many people recover at home, influenza can cause serious illness and complications, particularly in young children. Vaccination remains the best protection against severe illness and hospitalisation.

Free Nasal Spray Vaccine for Children and Teenagers

NSW Health is offering a free nasal spray influenza vaccine for children and young people aged 2 to 17 years for a limited time. The vaccine is:

• Needle-free and painless.

• Given as a quick spray into each nostril.

• Approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

• Available through participating GPs, pharmacies and Aboriginal Medical Services while supplies last.

The nasal spray vaccine provides families with an alternative option for children who may be anxious about needles and aims to increase protection against influenza across the community.

Find Out More

Parents and carers can access information and resources from NSW Health:

• NSW Health – Influenza Information

• NSW Health – Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Information

• NSW Health – Influenza Information for Families with Young Children

We encourage all families to consider vaccination and speak with their GP, pharmacist or Aboriginal Medical Service about the most appropriate option for their child.

ICAS Assessments

Years 3-6 students at St Joseph’s have the opportunity to participate in the University of New South Wales ICAS Assessments this year.

ICAS is designed to target students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Spelling and Digital Technologies and is not compulsory.

If your child is interested, parents must register and pay online PLEASE NOTE: registration date has been extended from 20 July 2026 to 27 July 2026through the Parent Payment System, NO payment will be taken via the school office.

Miguel Aguilera

Assistant Principal 

Premier Reading Challenge

The Premier's Reading Challenge is up and running. Here are a few quick updates about the challenge

K-2 will complete their challenge with stories read throughout the year at school. Although if you would like to add in your own reads from home please contact the office and I will send home your child's login details.

3-6 will complete their own challenge online. If your child is interested in completing the challenge and is in grades 3-6 please email the office and I will send home their login and a link to the website where the reading lists and self login page can be found.

The challenge ends on the 18th of September. You are welcome to add in any books your children have read from the beginning of this school year. 

Happy Reading!

Mrs Pirie

Libarian

Catholic Schools Parents NSW 2026 Parent and Carer Conference

You're invited to the Council of Catholic School Parents NSW (CCSP) 2026 Parent Conference, Supporting Families: Working Together in a Modern World, on Saturday 22 August 2026 in Sydney.

Join parents and carers from Catholic schools across NSW for a day of learning, connection and support. Expert presenters will share practical advice on contemporary parenting topics, including consent and respectful relationships, cybersafety, resilience, anxiety, screen use and brain development, and supporting children's learning at home and at school.

Date: Saturday 22 August 2026

Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Venue: Rydges World Square Hotel, 389 Pitt Street, Sydney

Cost: $30 per ticket

Registration: Register here.

Census August 2026

The 2026 Non-Government Schools Census will be completed on Friday 7 August.

For further information, please refer to the attached Australian Government Privacy Collection Notice.

Year 6 Group Photos - Advanced Life Photographers

Ordering is now open for the following sports and/or co-curricular group photos taken recently at your school:

Special Offer: $16 per print (Save a minimum of 20%) Order online before 12/08/2026 to secure this discounted price. After this date, the price reverts to the standard $20/$25 per print.

How to Order

We have recently launched a new website to improve your experience. You can now create an advancedlife account to view groups, download digital portraits, and track orders.

To get started, visit our website https://www.advancedlife.com.au and use the following:

School Code: LY9 LKX N18

SIC Code: Located on your portrait package or the back of your photobook.

Important Information

• Online Only: These photos must be ordered online; please do not return payments to your school.
• Additional Images: If your child's group or team is scheduled to be photographed at a later date, you will receive an additional email notification when the images are ready to be ordered.
• Delivery: Photos will be delivered to the school for distribution.
• Guarantee: We offer a 21-day refund policy and a 100% money-back guarantee.

If you have any questions or feedback, please reach out to us at www.advancedlife.com.au/contactus

Sport

Term 3 Sports Uniform Days

Canteen

Cash purchases for snacks and drinks can be made at recess and lunchtime. Snacks and drinks can also be ordered via the new platform FlexiSchools.

Lunch orders

Orders for lunch can only be made through Flexischools.  Please note that orders close at 9.15am daily.  Orders cannot be placed after this time. 

Note:  Canteen is CLOSED MONDAYS

Flexischool Parent Support Line - 1300 361 769 (Hours: 7.00am-12.00 noon)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Handbook

2025 Bus Timetable (Premier Charters)