The new build is really taking shape with the frames currently being put in place.  I would like to thank staff and students for their continued patience whilst one of the main entrances is closed off to allow the new retaining walls to be bricked.  The concrete paths and steps will be laid soon and in the holidays, when the concreting is complete that section will be able to be used again.

We had a fabulous Father’s Day Breakfast on Friday 31^st August and it was wonderful to see so many dads, Grandparents and special visitors come for a cuppa and a bacon and egg roll.  A huge thank you to staff and some wonderful mums who cooked and served the bbq and helped out.  We even had our own barista who bought their own coffee machine and made our dads some great coffee!  The students did a great job of painting their dad’s portraits – the resemblance was amazing!

A huge thank you to all our helpers on the day and we really are thankful for our wonderful dads and special people that support and love our St Joseph’s students.

Our small schools relay team – Ollie, Lily, Kruz and Billy are busy preparing to participate at MacKillop Athletics in the last week of term.  We wish them all the best and we know that they will give it their all.

We will have a Learning Showcase in the last week of term – Tuesday 24^th September.  Parents are invited to come into their child’s classroom before school between 8.30 am to 8.55 am.  If that time is not suitable feel free to pop in after school from 3.15 – 3.45 pm.  The students will be able to show their parents or special visitors learning tasks that they are proud of and have worked hard to produce, or some things they would like to show you that they have achieved.  If you would like to discuss your child’s progress with your child’s teacher please make an alternate time to meet with your child’s teacher.

I will be on leave for the last two weeks of Term 3 attending the Trans Tasman Conference in Christchurch, New Zealand which is a collaboration between the Australian Primary Principals Association and the New Zealand Principals Federation.  I am very fortunate to be attending with 18 other Principals from Canberra Goulburn Catholic Education.

The conference brings together educational leaders from Australia and New Zealand to explore the latest innovations in school leadership, share best practices, and foster collaborative networks. Principals will engage with thought-provoking speakers, attend dynamic workshops, and be inspired by new perspectives as we shape the future of education across the Tasman.

Miss Stacey Braun will be Acting Principal in my absence and can be contacted if you have any queries or concerns.

Thank you for your support throughout Term 3 and I look forward to seeing you all in Term 4.