Wellbeing & Learning Inclusion

St Joseph's School Uniform Drive

Please see flyer below. Donations can be dropped at the school office during school hours. Thank you for your support. 

St Joseph Meal Bank 2026

St Joseph is seeking meals for our 2026 Meal Bank. See flyer for more details or contact Brendan French at bfrench@sjbenalla.catholic.edu.au

Bullying No Way Week, 2026 

This week, St Joseph’s Primary School participated in Bullying No Way: National Week of Action 2026. Throughout the week, students took part in activities and discussions focused on kindness, respect, inclusion, and positive relationships.

Together, we can help create a school community where every student feels safe, valued, and supported.

For more information on understanding bullying, click on the link below.

Garden Club Update

With spring just around the corner and the weather improving, our Garden Club has been getting busy!

We recently planted garlic kindly donated by My Piccolo, which will be a great addition to our garden. The students have also been busy planting, watering and looking after our garden as we watch everything grow.

It has been wonderful to see students enjoying the garden and learning about where our food comes from. 

Wellbeing Curriculum

All students from Foundation to Year 6 will continue participating in the Respectful Relationships (RRRR) program. Through a range of age-appropriate activities and discussions, students will further develop their social and emotional learning skills.

Throughout Term 3, classes will explore topics including help-seeking, gender norms and stereotypes, and positive gender relations. Students will learn about the importance of seeking support when needed, challenge stereotypes that can impact themselves and others, and develop an understanding of respectful, inclusive and equitable relationships. These lessons will encourage students to value diversity, show empathy and contribute positively to their school community.

The Respectful Relationships program plays an important role in supporting student wellbeing and creating a positive and inclusive school community.

For more information about the Respectful Relationships program, please visit Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships and Building Respectful Relationships | schools.vic.gov.au

Nourish to Flourish Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club runs every Thursday morning from 8:00am in the hall.

This wonderful initiative is supported by staff, parish volunteers and, from 2026, FCJ student volunteers. We extend our sincere thanks to the generous local businesses that continue to support the program through their donations.

If your business is interested in supporting or sponsoring our Breakfast Club, please contact Brendan at bfrench@sjbenalla.catholic.edu.au.

Family Support Service

The Orange Door can help you and your family by providing support for concerns with parenting, relationships, and family violence.

For more information you can visit www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au or contact 1800 271 157