It was fabulous to have so many of our parents and families with us for our end of Year Mass and awards presentation. Thank you to the community council for putting on a morning tea for all of our visitors and guests, it really was a great way to finish off the school year.

In 2025 there will be some staff changes. As I said last week, we thank Mrs Walsh for her time at St Joseph’s as well as Ms Saunders and the valuable impact you have both made on all of the staff and students. I would also like to thank Ms Francis for a great year at St Joseph’s and we really appreciate all of your support and friendly nature that you bring to our classrooms. Ms Ferguson has also had a great year at our school and we wish her all the best as she continues to work at St Mary’s next year. Mrs Ashley Annetts has also been on work placement this year. She has adapted to our classroom routines with ease. St Joseph’s would like to wish all of you the very best for the future.

We welcome Miss McInerney to St Joseph’s in 2025. We are looking forward to working with you and the fresh ideas and skills that you will bring to our school.

Class teachers for 2025:

Kindergarten – Miss McInerney

1/2 – Mrs Dean

3/4 - Miss Braun

5/6 – Miss Soulsby

Library and Classroom support teacher – Mrs Campbell

Executive Relief and Relief from face to face teaching – Ms Dawson

As the year comes to an end I would please ask all families to finalise their school fee payments  for 2024 if you have not done so already. Schools, like all organisations have many expenses and running costs and we appreciate you making an effort to pay your fees on time. Included in the newsletter is the fee schedule for 2025. If you would like to pay your fees in weekly or fortnightly instalments – please read the minimum amount that will need to be paid, in order to have a zero balance at the end of the school year.

Wishing all our St Joseph’s families a very Merry Christmas and a lovely holiday break. I look forward to 2025 and the students returning on February 4th.

Blessings for the festive season,

Kirsty Beavan