What a great term of learning the students at St Joseph’s have had.  I would like to thank all staff and students for their dedication and commitment to learning throughout the term.  It has been a busy term and it has been wonderful to share our learning and many events with parents; our Learning showcase, class masses, Athletics carnivals, Mortimer shield and Mother’s day paint and sip to name a few!

Reports/Parent teacher interviews

Reports went up on compass last week, and this week teachers have been busy with Parent/teacher interviews. Thank you to all those parents who have taken the opportunity to talk to your child’s teacher about their progress, strengths in their learning and how we can support their learning further.  An interview is the best way to discuss all of these things and with no comments on the reports, the conversation is really valuable.

Uniform

It is fantastic to see the students making a big effort with their uniform.  We have had two class rewards this term for the class that is in full school uniform and 2/3 have been that class – they have enjoyed 15 minutes extra time on the playground and a hot chip lunch. Great to see such pride in their uniform – Congratulations 2/3!

Sports for school grant

We have been successful for Term 3 with a grant to run AFL for six weeks.  Each class will have a 45 minute session on a Friday beginning in Week 2.  It’s great to play some sports that we may not normally have access to or be exposed to.

Open day

We had a successful Open Day last week, for families considering St Joseph’s in 2024.  It is enrolment time, so if you have a child that will be in Kindergarten in 2024 you are welcome to come and get an enrolment pack and our next open day is coming up on 25^th July – spread the word! 

Visitors

I love having visitors in my office, and today K/1 were dressed in clothing that we believe people in Jesus’ time may have worn.  They have been learning about What life was like in Jesus’ time.

There were many beards and long clothing that the students enjoyed wearing! Thanks for the visit K/1.

I hope everyone has a great rest and takes the time to recharge the batteries and we will see all students for the beginning of Term 3 on Tuesday 18^th July.

Kirsty Beavan

Principal