School concludes at 2:30pm, Thursday 28th March, 2024

Note the early finish time of school this Friday for all students.

Country buses run to an earlier timetable.

Students who use the town bus system should check the timetable for the route that they use.

Matthew O'Brien, Principal

Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students and the wider St. Joseph’s Primary School Community,

Project Compassion - Lent

Easter Stations of Cross Liturgy

Please join us for the Stations of the Cross Liturgy this Thursday 28th March at 9:30am in the school hall.  

Doshisha Elementary School Students

Our school community has been enhanced this week by the arrival of 37 students from Doshisha Elementary School, Kyoto Japan. Thanks to Yuichi Deguchi and Catherine Lee who have worked tirelessly to restore this important cultural exchange post COVID.  Another big thanks to our families who have generously opened their homes to welcome our guests. 

Mini Vinnies - Caritas Fundraiser

Our Mini Vinnies team have been running fun activities in order to promote the work of Caritas Australia and to run important funds to support their work. Thanks to everyone who has contributed. CDFpay is still open for donations.

Happy and Safe Holiday to All

Thanks to all of our students and staff for their contributions in making St Josephs such a vibrant and exciting place to be. I wish everyone a very happy and safe holiday.

Matthew O'Brien, Principal

Happy Birthday to children celebrating their birthday this week.

Fiona Adhikary, Lyla Smith, Theodore Smith, Paddy Ward, Chase Jones, Ruben Grayson, Alejandro Lopez, Koa Fary, Charlie Johnstone, Austyn McInerney, Ethan Thomas, Mya Amos, Rebecca Coghlan, Audrey Hoy, Lola Uzkuraitis, Elouise Flett and Chelsea Kao.

Our PSA are holding a Mother's Day Breakfast for our school Mums (or special person). 

Children arrive at school early with their mum and enjoy a breakfast with a choice of BLT roll, Pancakes or Yoghurt, Granola and Berries.

The PSA will provide some muffins and pastries, fruit, juice and hot drinks. After breakfast mums can walk their child/ren to the classroom for a visit.

Orders made via CDFpay

Orders are now open and close at 3pm, Friday 3rd May, 2024.

Dairy Free, Vegetarian and Gluten Free options are available.

Sorry no late orders.

Volunteers

We rely on the assistance for volunteers on this day and the afternoon prior.

Please complete the volunteer form if you are able to assist with setup on Thursday after school or on the Friday morning for cooking, serving or cleanup.

Year 3 children who have been baptised will have the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation in Term 2.

If you desire and are ready to support your child in his/her faith please complete the Registration Form. Parents should not feel pressured to enrol their child just because they are in Year 3. The celebration of Confirmation is a celebration of faith and needs to be seen in the context of Church and not merely as part of the school curriculum, even though the faith of the child is very much supported by the school.

Registration

Registration is available online as well as nomination for preferred family group meeting date and time.

Family Groups

Family groups meet at 3:30pm at school in an allocated room, eg Meeting Room, Library or a classroom. 

Family groups who wish to meet of an evening can arrange a time suitable for the group and these are generally held in participants homes.

Each group nominates a leader to lead the session. Mrs Chisholm is available if leaders need any assistance.

Payment

Payment for the program materials etc can be completed via CDFpay.

Key Dates

Online Enrolment

Online enrolments are now available and can be completed and submitted electronically. 

For this process go to our school website and select the Enrolment tab. Complete the Enrolment Enquiry to add your details for reminders and updates.  

Under the Enrolment Tab you will also notice an Online Enrolment Form - select this and away you go. A tip with this one is do not use a phone or ipad to complete the form, any laptop or desktop computer will work fine. 

You will also need to make sure you have your child's documentation (birth, immunisation, baptism certificates and any specialist reports) loaded onto your device, either by taking a photo or scanning and uploading as you will be able to upload all of that as well.

Tickets to everyone's favourite Easter Raffle are now being sold in the foyer at the school.

$1 per ticket. Children can purchase tickets before and after school.

Raffle Drawn: Wednesday 27th March, 2024.

School Canteen Support 

School Canteen Support