Principal's Update
St Joseph's is a child-safe school.
We promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students.
Good afternoon
The Arts Take Centre Stage at St Joseph’s!
Last week, the spotlight was on our talented Year 5/6 students as they premiered their much-anticipated production of The Wizard of Oz at the Bendigo Capital Theatre. After months of dedicated preparation, our students delivered two outstanding performances to packed audiences. Congratulations to our incredible cast and heartfelt thanks to the staff and parents who supported them throughout the journey. A special mention goes to our musical director, Mrs Claire Sexton, for her tireless commitment and creative leadership all year.
Celebrating Grandparents and Special Persons Day
Last Friday, we welcomed a full house for our annual Grandparents and Special Persons Day. The morning began with a beautiful Liturgy, followed by joyful classroom visits and a delightful morning tea, generously organised by our parent community. It was a wonderful celebration of connection and gratitude.
Honouring Our Educators
Next Friday, we celebrate World Teachers’ Day, a moment to recognise and appreciate the incredible work of our educators here at St Joseph’s. Their dedication, passion, and care make a lasting impact every day.
Engagement of Volunteers - NEW
There are some great ways for parents to be involved at our school. We thank you for taking the time to Volunteer and for your continued support. Volunteers are integral to the school experience for our students, and they provide an important link to the community.
Some of the ways our school use Volunteers include:
School Tuckshop
Coaching school sports teams
Helping during excursions or incursions
Support at our school sports days
At St Joseph’s Primary School, Quarry Hill 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 below to complete the 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.
School Advisory Council
The next meeting for SAC members will be held on Monday October 28 @ 7.00pm in the Arts Centre.
Mobile Eyes & Dental School Program
More information will be available shortly.
School Fees & Levies
Statements for school fees & levies are emailed to families at the start of each month. Please check your statement and contact the office if you have any questions.
It is expected that all school fees and levies are finalised each year by the start of December.
The school provides a variety of options for payment of school fees and levies - in full at the start of the school year / part payment at the start of each school term / by direct debit – weekly, fortnightly, or monthly / by direct payment into the school bank account or by regular payments at the school office by cash or EFTPOS. You can even pay over the phone if you wish.
It is important that payment of school fees and levies are honoured and prompt payment is much appreciated. However, if you are experiencing difficulty meeting your obligation for payment, please contact the school to arrange a time to discuss this with the Principal, Mr Peter Teggelove.
2026 Enrolment
As we are planning the set up for the 2026 school year, we would appreciate families who may be leaving St Joseph's to let us know as soon as possible. This advanced notice supports not only our organisation for 2026 but the transition of students to other settings.
CESL Magnify Podcasts
If you haven't already listened to any CESL podcasts, I encourage you to take the time to listen to the following podcast...
Inside the science of learning with Dr Jared Cooney Horvath
Before we teach, we need to understand how people learn — and why it matters more than ever.
In this episode of Magnify Matters, we explore how understanding the science of learning can empower teachers and transform classrooms.
Kind regards,
Peter Teggelove, Principal