Dear Parents,

It is indeed a busy time of the year as school for 2023 comes to a close.  Thank you to all our families and friends who came to our End of Year Mass and awards presentation.  It was fantastic to acknowledge our wonderful Yr 6 students who are finishing their education at St Joseph’s and also to celebrate the achievements of our student’s, especially those who received an award.

As you would be aware School Reports are available on the Compass Parent Portal, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher if you would like to make a parent/teacher interview.

On Wednesday evening after our wonderful performance of “Cheer up Santa” we will bid a sad farewell to Mrs Murray who has decided to finish up at St Joseph’s at the end of the year, as well as Mrs Parker who continues her journey to a full recovery.  We thank both of these wonderful teachers for their hard work and dedication to our small school over the many years that they have been with us.  Both teachers have had many varied and important roles over their time at St Josephs and St Joseph’s will be very different without them both.  We wish them all the very best for their future endeavours.

A teaching position as well as a Classroom support assistant position have been advertised for St Joseph’s in 2024.  Due to this we are not able to communicate the class structure or what classes teachers will be teaching at this point in time.  Parents will be notified when staffing has been finalised which will be sometime in the new year.

In today’s newsletter class requirements are also included for 2024.

Staff and students are looking forward to our end of year rewards day in Junee on Friday.  Please pack lots of sunscreen and water for what will be another warm day!

Many dates have been booked for next year which have again been flagged on the St Joseph’s calendar.  One of the big changes that will take place next year is that there will be two pupil free days a term.  This is in light of changes made to the Enterprise agreement for teachers and industrially being able to give teachers the required time for Release from face to face teaching.  The first two days of Term 1, Tuesday 30^th January and Wednesday 31^st January 2024 will be Pupil Free days with all students returning on Thursday 1^st February 2024.

I will take this opportunity to thank you again for being part of the St Joseph’s school community, and wish all of our families the blessings of Christmas.

Kirsty Beavan

Principal

The final week of Term 4 has arrived! 

Thank you to all our St Joseph families and community members for attending our 2023 End of Year Mass & Awards. It was wonderful to celebrate the conclusion of the Year 6 children’s time at St Joseph’s and also to congratulate the students on their efforts throughout the year.

St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal

Thank you for your wonderful response to the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. There was a very generous amount of items donated. These items will be made into Christmas hampers and distributed to those in our community. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Wishing you all a happy and holy Christmas and a safe and relaxing holiday season. May you enjoy spending time with family and friends.

Many thanks,
Stacey Braun

Religious Education Coordinator

Please see attached School Fee Schedule for 2024

Congratulations to our students who received End of Year Awards last week at our presentation.  Thank you to our special guests who came to present the awards to the students, Father Joe, Liz Murray on behalf of the John Murray family, Hansie Armour on behalf of Snowy Valleys Council, Lorraine McMahon on behalf of the Adelong S&C Volunteers Group, Scott Thornton on behalf of Snowy Hydro, Shaynne Cheney on behalf of Bendigo Bank, Marlene Pearce on behalf of Adelong Tennis Club and Dr Tony Bracken of Catholic Education.

English

Maths

Religious Education

Academic Achievement

Academic Progress

Science & Technology, History & Geography & Creative Arts

Sportsperson of Year,  St Joseph's Award & Principal's Award

Thank you to our very generous sponsors of our End of Year Awards presentation, we thank you for your continued support.

St Joseph's will be going to the Junee Aquatic Centre on Friday 15th December. 

Students will have the opportunity to to use the waterslide if they would like, as well as the other pool areas.

The bus will depart school at 9am and head straight to the Junee Aquatic Centre where students will have fruit break/recess and changing ready for swimming. at 12.30pm Students will travel on the bus to the Junee Chocolate and Licorice Factory where they will enjoy lunch (very kindly paid for by St Joseph's Community Council) before  getting back on the bus and returning to school. The bus is expected to arrive back at school for normal school pick up. 

School uniforms are available through Wendellie on Wynyard in Tumut.  If you would like to place an order for uniforms in 2024 orders need to be placed as soon as possible. Orders can be done in store, phoned through on 6947 6500 or by email orderswendellie@gmail.com

Adelong Liturgy Roster - Jan - June - 2024

Keep up to date with events happening at St Joseph's via our electronic school calendar (please note dates can be subject to change).