The evening began with a shared soup kitchen-style meal and a discussion about the challenges faced by many Australians experiencing homelessness. Students explored current statistics and then spent time outdoors, gaining a deeper understanding of what it might feel like to go without the comfort and security of home.

We extend our sincere thanks to Mrs Cady for her leadership and to all of our wonderful students, who showed great empathy, respect, and maturity throughout the event.

A special thank you also to the staff who supported the evening: Mrs Cady, Mr Caldow, Mrs McGregor, Mrs McKenzie, Mrs Quinlan, Mrs Murdoch, and Mrs McNamara, along with our Youth Minister, Maddie.

We were especially privileged to welcome Sister Bernadette Mary, who joined us for a meal and spoke with students about homelessness in Goulburn, offering powerful insights and encouragement.

Thank you once again to our Mini Vinnies students for the compassion and reflection you brought to this experience. It was a night that made a lasting impact on all involved.

100 Days of Kindergarten!

A big congratulations to our wonderful Kindergarten students who recently celebrated their first 100 days of school!

This special milestone provided a great opportunity for the whole school to reflect on how much our Kindergarten students have achieved as individuals—and how much we’ve accomplished together as a school community over the past 100 days.

It was a joy to see the Kinder children proudly wearing their creative outfits adorned with 100 items and their bright, smiling faces full of excitement.

Well done to Mrs Attard and Miss Wellings for their leadership, enthusiasm, and care in guiding our youngest learners through such a successful and joy-filled start to their school journey.

St Joseph’s Public Speaking Competition

Congratulations to all the students who participated in our recent St Joseph’s Public Speaking Competition. Each speaker represented their class with confidence, clarity, and creativity. The standard across all year levels was exceptionally high, making the adjudicators’ decision a very difficult one!

We’d like to acknowledge and celebrate the following students who presented on behalf of their class yesterday:

Year 3  
• Lucy Grant
• Sasha Hans
• Amity Watson Page

Year 4
• Romy Boyd
• Adelyn Newby
• Bonaventure Williams
• Carter Wykes

Year 5  
• Archie Anderson
• Jemma Burgess
• Harley Sasse
• Fraser Taylor

Year 6  
• Alicia Bogg
• Charlotte Brown
• Gracie Croker
• Elvy Shinfield

We thank all students who took the time to prepare and present their speeches. Public speaking can be a challenge, but it was inspiring to see so many students take up the opportunity and recognise the value of developing this important skill.

We are proud to announce the students selected to represent St Joseph’s at the Northern Region Public Speaking Competition:

Lucy Grant, Sasha Hans, Bonaventure Williams, Carter Wykes, Fraser Taylor, Jemma Burgess, Gracie Croker and Charlotte Brown

These students will present their speeches at the Northern Region Public Speaking Competition on Friday, 22nd August in Crookwell. Parents of selected students will receive further information shortly.

We congratulate our school public speaking team and wish them all the best in their preparation for the next level!

Semester 2 SRC Leaders Announced

Last week, we proudly acknowledged and presented our Student Representative Council (SRC) leaders for Semester 2, 2025. It was a wonderful opportunity to recognise the students who have been chosen to represent their peers and contribute to leadership within our school community.

We congratulate the following students on their appointment as SRC leaders:

Penelope Hennessy, Leo Garrett, Tully Whalan, Jai Reardon, Romy Boyd, Logan Mortimer, Avaly Tomlinson, Brooklyn Apps, Millie Granger, Harrison Belgrove, Olivia Tarnowski, Fraser Taylor, Ella-Rose Gerstner, Darby Unwin, Ava Hudson and  Artemii Arzamastsev

At the assembly we also recognised special awards across the school!

NAIDOC Week – Celebrating Culture and Community- Congratulations Ella-Rose

Last week, we proudly celebrated NAIDOC Week—a respectful and meaningful opportunity to recognise the importance of cultural diversity and the rich heritage of our First Nations peoples.

Schools from across the region came together in a spirit of unity and celebration, including St Joseph’s, St Peter and Paul’s Goulburn, St Mary’s Crookwell, St Bede’s Braidwood, Trinity Catholic College, and Mount Carmel. The day began with a traditional Smoking Ceremony, followed by a shared Mass, honouring the culture and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

A special highlight was seeing our own Ella-Rose Gerstner receive a Cultural Award on behalf of Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. This award recognises her outstanding contributions to the arts—not only at school but also across the wider Goulburn community. Ella-Rose consistently leads by example, offering support to her peers and sharing her remarkable talents in drawing, painting, and dance, particularly through her involvement in major productions.

Congratulations, Ella-Rose, and thank you to all who helped make our NAIDOC Week celebrations so meaningful.

Book Fair & Costume Parade – 7 Sleeps to Go!

We’re very excited as we move closer to one of our favourite annual events—the Book Fair and Costume Parade!

Chelsea M, Lucas S, Millie C, Isaac W, Bonaventure W and Ella A.