Principal's Page
Dear Families,
I hope all families enjoyed a relaxing and fun-filled holiday. I enjoyed the local area with many family and friends visiting.
I represented St Joseph's at two events over the holidays. I attended the launch of the Two Bays Podcast which includes inspiring stories from local businesses and organisations and how they tackle climate change. Jane Byrne will be speaking in an episode to be released soon. I also attended Opera on the Bay hosted by the Portsea Camp and the Rotary Club of Sorrento. It was a fundraising evening supporting musical enrichment programs for children. Money raised from the evening will fund 15 students from local schools to be transported to Hammer Hall to experience a Melbourne Symphony Orchestra concert .
I look forward to a wonderful term ahead. We have many rich learning experiences and exciting events planned.
St Joseph's Award
Congratulations to Hamish and Olive who received the St Joseph's Awards at our last assembly.
Parent Portal
A reminder that our calendar dates and recent newsletters can be found on the Parent Portal on the school's website. The password to access this page is sjs3943
Uniform
Students wear the school winter uniform in Term Two and Three. Due to Melbourne's unpredictable weather, we will allow the students a couple of weeks to transition. The winter uniform is: long blue pants or shorts, tunic, long blue shirt, jumper, spray jacket and navy tights or socks. Students are asked not to wear branded socks such as Globe, Santa Cruz etc. A reminder that no jewellery is to be worn and hair passed the shoulders need to be tied up. Students have been reminded of this today. Your support with this will be greatly appreciated.
Sorrento Writer's Festival
We are extremely fortunate again this year to be involved in the Children's program and have the following authors visiting the school on Friday 26 April:
- Jess Racklyeft
- Jane Godwin
- Anna Walker
- Nicole Hayes
- Andrea Rowe
- Wendy Orr
Program details for adults and tickets can be found at https://sorrentowritersfestival.com.au/
ANZAC Day
There is no school Thursday week due to ANZAC Day. All St Joseph's students and families are invited to participate in the 12:00pm March down the main street to the cenotaph at the front beach. Students wanting to walk behind the school banner are asked to wear their school uniform and meet at 11:30am outside the Sorrento Newsagency.
Parent Helper Session
There will be opportunities for parents to assist in the classroom this year. If you are planning on volunteering, it is important that you attend the Parent Helpers session. Megan will be facilitating the course at 9:00am or 2:45pm on Tuesday 30th April.
Mother's Day
The Mother's Day Stall will be held on Thursday 9th May and our Mother's, Grandmother's & VIP Breakfast will be on Friday 10 May from 8:00am onwards.
National Walk Safely to School Day
We will be celebrating Walk Safely to School Day on Friday 17 May. Students are invited to meet at Sorrento Oval and walk to school and enjoy breakfast.
Bee Tea Towels
LAUNCH - World Bee Day Fundraiser Tea towel
This term we are running a tea towel fundraiser to raise money for the community garden project. Every student has drawn a picture of a bee. Please read all about how to purchase one on the Sustainability page. A big thank you to Louise Heinnen for organising this.
Lunch Orders
A local business is willing to offer lunch orders every Wednesday. We are just finalising the menu and pricing. If you would like to be involved in the discussion, please come to the staffroom after drop off this Friday 19 April.
2026 Padua Enrolments
A reminder that Year Seven 2026 Padua enrolments close on 10 May.
Canteen
Canteen will commence Friday 26 April and will be on every fortnight (even weeks of term). A menu will be sent home with a reminder the day before. Our Year Six student run the canteen and any profits go towards their graduation dinner. Last year a DJ was hired and a photo booth.
Dental Van
The Dental Van will be visiting us on 3 June. Forms were sent home today. If you are keen to use the service, please return the completed form by 2 May.
Sydney Weekend Tragedy
We keep all people impacted by the terrible events in Sydney in our thoughts and prayers. For guidance on helping children cope with the impact of disaster-related news coverage, please visit the Trauma and Grief Network website.
Enjoy your week,
Monica