Principal's Message
Holy Week Prayer
As we enter Holy Week this weekend,
we take time to pause and reflect on the great love Jesus showed us through His life, death, and resurrection.
Lord, help us to walk with You
in times of silence, in acts of kindness, and in moments of prayer.
May we remember the sacrifice made for us,
and find hope in the promise of new life.
Let our hearts be open to Your presence
as we prepare to celebrate the joy of Easter.
Amen.
Holy Week
We encourage all families to take time during the Easter break to attend Mass and reflect on the meaning of Holy Week.
It is a sacred time in our Church calendar—a chance to grow in faith, come together as a community, and celebrate the hope and joy of the resurrection.
Wishing all our families a peaceful and blessed Easter.
What a Term!
As we come to the end of what has been a wonderfully busy and productive term, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt thanks to all members of our school community.
To our parents and carers, thank you for your ongoing support, involvement, and encouragement—it makes such a difference in the life of our school. From attending events to helping your children be ready for each day, your partnership is deeply appreciated.
To our teachers and staff, thank you for consistently going above and beyond. Your dedication, energy, and commitment to our students have made this term such a success, and your hard work certainly hasn’t gone unnoticed.
To our amazing students, well done on a term filled with learning, growth, and fun. You’ve supported one another, embraced new challenges, and represented St Joseph’s with pride and kindness.
This term has been packed with highlights, including:
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Our Open Classroom and Welcome BBQ, which were wonderful opportunities to build community
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The Swimming Carnival, Cross Country, and Athletics Carnival, where students showed fantastic sportsmanship and school spirit
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NAPLAN for our Year 3 and 5 students—congratulations on giving it your best effort
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Liturgical celebrations including Ash Wednesday Mass and the Feast of St Joseph Mass, where we came together in faith and reflection
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Two class assemblies that showcased student learning and talents
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The celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
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Participation in CECG Summer and Winter Sport Trials, with many students representing our school with enthusiasm and pride
Thank you all once again for helping to make this term such a memorable one. We look forward to another exciting term ahead!
Athletics Carnival 2025- A Winning Day All Round!....
What a fantastic day we had at our Athletics Carnival on Friday!
It was a joy to see our students proudly representing their houses with enthusiasm, determination, and incredible school spirit. The day was filled with great energy, and it was clear that all the preparation and hard work had paid off—from the precision of the marching to the outstanding efforts on the track and field.
A huge congratulations to Madonna House, who took out the win in the marching competition with their unity, pride, and impressive coordination! The marching display was a true highlight of the day, showcasing the students’ teamwork and dedication.
We’d also like to give a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful parent helpers—your support, time, and energy made the day possible. Your involvement was absolutely essential and truly appreciated.
Thank you once again to our amazing staff, especially Mrs McNamara, whose behind-the-scenes efforts helped ensure the day ran smoothly. A big thank you also to Vaughn for coordinating the High Jump Finals and joining us for the day.
Most importantly, thank you to our students for their outstanding participation and positive attitudes. You made the day one to remember!
Get ready for some fun and creativity at our Easter Hat Parade, proudly hosted by the SRC tomorrow afternoon—don’t forget your most 'egg-cellent' Easter creations!
Parent–Teacher meetings booked via COMPASS will take place this Friday.
Join us as a school community honouring our servicemen and women at the Community ANZAC March Friday 25th April at 10:30am.
We are getting ready for our Mother’s Day Stall in Week 2 next term and would greatly appreciate any gift donations—lots of lovely items are needed to help make it a special event!
A FEW FURTHER REMINDERS
2026 SIBLING KINDER ENROLMENTS
If you have a child that will be enrolling into Kindergarten for 2026, please complete the online enrolment form. We have already had a large number of enrolment forms completed so please do so as soon as possible.
Morning Drop-Off Reminder
We kindly ask parents and carers to support us by making morning drop-offs as quick and smooth as possible. With the growing number of students and families arriving each day, a quick goodbye at the gate helps ease congestion, supports a calm and safe environment, and allows teachers to focus on supervising and supporting students as they transition into the school day.
Extended farewells can make it more challenging for staff to manage student behaviours and can sometimes increase anxiety for children during this key transition time.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping our mornings run safely and smoothly for everyone.
SCHOOL FEES
A gentle reminder that when you enrolled your child at our school you signed an agreement stating that you agree to pay all school fees, levies and surcharges while your child is enrolled. Please contact the school if are having financial difficulties OR NEED TO SET UP A PAYMENT PLAN. If repeated requests to make arrangements for paying fees are ignored, this could result in using outside agencies to collect the fees (adding extra costs). I urge you to take this matter of school fees seriously.
PARENT WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK FOR VOLUNTEERS
Please provide the school with your volunteer working with Children Check number if you would like to assist in the canteen or school-based events.
COMPASS ABSENCES
Any unexplained absence reminders will be emailed to families on a fortnightly basis. Please ensure you complete the Compass absentee form for any whole day absences in a timely manner. It is a legal requirement that any absence from school has a satisfactory explanation. Please only submit whole day absences via Compass (i.e. do not change the time in the absentee form). If you are dropping off late or picking up early you do not need to complete the absentee as you are required to sign your child in/out using the terminal in the front office.
MOBILE PHONE, ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND PERSONAL TOYS
Please remind your child to not bring toys, personal and valuable items to school.
Any mobile phones or personal electronic devices need to be handed in to the office before school starts and collected at home time.
Privilege Students
Congratulations to our Week 11 Privilege Students
Chelsea M, Luca W, Charlotte, Flora R, Emelyn M, Arthur M and Luka M
May God bless you and your families
Matthew Mullins,
Principal
