Enrolling

Our enrolment period for Kindergarten 2027 is now open! Please visit https://stjosephsbarraba.catholic.edu.au/enrolment-information/ for enrolment details or contact the office on 67821685 for further information.

Enrolment applications must be accompanied by the relevant supporting documents as listed on the cover page of the application form. If you know anyone who has a child wishing to start Kindergarten at St Joseph's next year, please share this information with them.

Canteen

We’re pleased to welcome Maddi Darlington as our new canteen operator. Maddi brings great enthusiasm and a commitment to providing a friendly, well‑run canteen for our school community. We look forward to the positive contribution she’ll make as she settles into the role.

She will be operating the canteen on Fridays, with her first day being 24th April. Please make sure all order are place through Compass.

Using Compass — A Guide for Parents

If you’re still finding your way around Compass or would like a quick refresher, we’ve included a link to a comprehensive parent guide. It walks you through the key features step‑by‑step, making it easier to stay connected and up to date. Simply click the link to get started.

Medications

A gentle reminder that all children are not to bring any medications including asthma puffers to school in their bags for their own administration. All medication is to be handed in to the front office and a Medication Authority From is to be completed by parents.

Reminders

Please do not bring any personal items (including sporting equipment or toys) to school.
If your child is delivered late to school (after 8:50am) you must sign them in on the Compass kiosk in the front office. If children are not signed in by a parent, they will have an unexplained absence.

Contact Information

Is you contact information up to date?
Do we have the correct emergency contacts for your child if we can't contact you?
Has your childs afternoon routine changed?
If anything has changed please let us know - baradmin@arm.catholic.edu .au or 02 67821685

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Armidale Catholic Schools Response to Hate Speech

All Armidale Catholic Schools are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for all students, staff and members of the school community. In accordance with the ACS Living Well Learning Well Student Support Framework, ACS Suspension and Expulsion Policies and Procedures and the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Codes of Conduct, Hate Speech is strictly prohibited.

For all Armidale Catholic Schools, Hate Speech is defined as conduct that is an offence under section 93ZAA of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)

Any incident of Hate Speech will be treated as a serious breach of ACS policies. Where such conduct places the safety, wellbeing or learning of others at risk, or causes significant harm, a significant response must be undertaken. For students, this may include suspension or expulsion in line with ACS and school procedures.

The Principal will ensure that procedural fairness is applied in all matters and that appropriate supports are provided to those affected, as well as interventions to address and prevent further incidents.

This statement reflects our commitment to upholding dignity, respect and the safety of every member of our school community.

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