A Message from the Principal

Three Way Conferences

A HUGE thank you to the families who engaged in our three-way conferences this term. Over 70% of households booked an appointment with their child's teacher. 

The children in years 3-6 spent time preparing their presentation and feel very proud to share their learning and goals with parents and carers.

The teachers are very grateful for your time in attending these important meetings, as we know that the children are the ones who benefit from a strong home-school relationship.

If you were unable to schedule an appointment during this conference cycle, please know that our doors are always open, and we would love to meet at any time to discuss your child's progress and goals.

Easter Hat Parade and Raffle

Get your hats ready! Our annual Easter Hat Parade and Raffle will be held on Wednesday, 1st April at 2:15 PM. Please see the flyer above.

To ensure everyone stays cool and comfortable, we will be parading in the Fr Stan Campbell Hall this year, taking advantage of the air conditioning and extra seating.

Uniform Survey

Thank you to the families who completed the uniform survey. This gave us great data to inform our next steps.

We had 46 responses (which is a great response rate from the 52 families we have at school) with 2 families preferring 1 day a week for sports uniform, 47% of respondents preferring 2 days per week for sports uniform, and 50% preferring 3 days per week.

As the data was so evenly split, we have decided to start with allowing the students to wear sports uniform on Wednesday and Friday during term 2, as this is what they have been used to for the last 5 weeks of first term. During term 3, we will move to three days per week of sports uniform (Monday, Wednesday and Friday), which will allow time to purchase more uniforms if required and to order the year 6 shirts, ensuring they are ready to wear on sports days.

Easter Holiday Break

It is hard to believe that we are almost at the end of Term 1. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the students, families and staff at St Joseph's School for making my first term one of great joy and learning. I have felt so embraced by the community and look forward to what Term 2 brings.

I wish all of our families a safe and Holy Easter. If you are travelling, go safely and come back refreshed and ready for a new and exciting term. I hope you find some time for prayer and reflection during this special season in the church.

Enjoy your week, and as always, reach out if I can be of assistance.

Amanda