Principals' Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

While the year is moving quickly, there is still so much to look forward to and achieve together. As we approach the weeks ahead, we encourage every student to approach each day with enthusiasm, a positive ‘can do’ attitude and a commitment to giving their very best. Our expectations remain high, not only in learning and achievement but also in the way we show kindness, respect, manners and care towards each another.

World Teachers' Day

World Teachers’ Day was celebrated last Friday, 30th October, giving us a wonderful opportunity to honour the immense effort and dedication that our staff bring to St Joseph’s every day. Our team of professional educators consistently goes above and beyond to ensure every student feels supported, valued, and inspired in their learning journey. To express our gratitude for all that they do, each teacher was presented with a small gift on behalf of the school community.

AIP Review in Warialda

The Leadership Team travelled to Warialda last week to present our 2026 Annual Improvement Plan (AIP) and reflect on the progress we have made throughout the year. It was a wonderful opportunity to share the initiatives and practices we have implemented, celebrate what has worked well and discuss some of the challenges we have encountered along the way. We also had the opportunity to reflect on our student growth, teaching and learning practices and the areas we would like to continue strengthening moving forward. It was a valuable opportunity to collaborate, share ideas and celebrate the ongoing work happening across our school to ensure the best possible outcomes for our students.

A Very Special Grandparents' Day

We celebrated a very successful and special Grandparents' Day at St Joseph’s. It was wonderful to see so many grandparents and special visitors join us for a morning of connection, celebration and school community spirit.

The morning began with a beautiful Mass, followed by wonderful performances from our students, showcasing their talents and bringing plenty of smiles to the faces of our special guests. We then enjoyed morning tea and the opportunity for grandparents to visit classrooms, spend time with their grandchildren and see some of the wonderful learning taking place across our school.

Thank you to all the grandparents and special visitors who took the time to join us. A big thank you also to our staff and students for helping make the morning such a memorable occasion. Days like these remind us how fortunate we are to be part of such a supportive and caring school community.

It was certainly a morning filled with smiles, laughter and treasured memories!