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Matthew O'Brien, Principal
Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students and the wider St. Joseph’s Primary School Community,
Year 3 Camp
Good luck to our Year 3 students who are off on camp this week down at the Warra Gnan Coastal Camp in South Warrnambool. The weather looks promising so they will be able to enjoy all of the activities; fishing, surfing and bike riding as well as the highlight of the “Shipwrecked” Sound and Light Show at Flagstaff Hill.
Year 4s head to Kangaroobie next week.
Volunteers
Thanks to our wonderful volunteers.
The Election Day BBQ and Cake Stall was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who baked and to those who volunteered their time to turn and sell the sausages. Early numbers suggest that we raised about $2,500 on the day.
The Mother’s Day Stall was another exciting experience for the children who put a deal of effort and procrastination into their choices for their mums. Thanks to Holly Coffey who coordinated the purchasing of the gifts (and her mum who wrapped most of them) and to the volunteers who helped with the sales.
We are looking forward to the Mother’s Day Breakfast on Friday morning. This event does not get off the ground without the vision and leadership of the Parents School Association and our volunteer helpers. Thanks in advance to all involved (photos and a full report next week).
Seaside Community Kitchen
Seaside Community Kitchen – Each Monday evening from 5:00pm – 6:30pm. Individual and family meals are being served from St Joseph’s Hall, Raglan Parade, Warrnambool. Please enter via Raglan Parade and continue to the church car park (between the hall and the church).
Presently, the meals are ‘take away’ and are being offered to single people as well as families. Last Monday’ s night included chicken soup, individual homemade pies, mashed potatoes and peas. Meals are packed in ‘take away’ containers for easy transport.
In challenging economic times, you are invited to come along and collect a meal.
The Seaside Community Kitchen Group has been supported financially by the Diocese of Ballarat and local trusts along with Rotary. Star of the Sea Parish provided the facilities - St. Joseph’s Hall and kitchen free of costs and the parish covers costs of power, cleaning and provide storage for pantry items.
For further details, please phone Alan 0417 222 221 or Anne 0418 529 990
St Joseph's Swimming Team
Amy Bail competed in the State Swimming Championships in Melbourne on Thursday 1st May representing St Joseph's Primary School.
Congratulations to Amy who won all three of her events. Amy was 1st in the Girls 11 Year Olds 50 Meter Freestyle, Backstroke and Breaststroke.
A fantastic effort Amy!
Matthew O'Brien, Principal
Happy Birthday to children celebrating their birthday this week.
Layaara Gunasekara, Frankie Deaman, Eleanor Goodfield, Nethyadhi Jayasekara, Lewis Austin, Lilli Ludeman, Finlay McLaurin, Sage McKinnon, Harrison Greenwood, Clea Skevofylakas, Chanel Templeton, Jayden Zhang, Maddox McDermott, Myelle Morden and William Stewart.
Division Athletics
On Friday 2nd May, 11 students represented St Josephs at Division athletics. It took place in Brauerander Park. It was a day filled with excitement, nerves and fun. The students that went were Chelsea Kao, Louie Welsh, Milla Rentsch, Alfie Woonton, Will McCarthy, Juliette Smedts, Summer Smedts, Violet Greening, Nash Anderson, Indi McLaurin and Hudson Crowley. The students did really well in their events with the girls 11 year relay team coming a brilliant 3rd! Indi also came a stunning 2nd in long jump for the girls 11 year old age group and Will McCarthy coming an amazing 2nd in the 200m 11 year old age group. Nash also came a fantastic 3rd for long jump in the boys 11 year old age group. Overall the team had a great and successful day! We also have a few St Joseph's students going through to regionals! Well done everyone
Louie Welsh and Chelsea Kao, Year 6 students
Winter Sports
Winter sports, to be held on Thursday 22nd May, are fast approaching and with that comes our training sessions for each sport. These are Year 6 specific training sessions.
Boys Football - Friday 9th May the first boys football training/tryouts will be held. Please note that the competition has changed this year from a 18 a side games to an AFL 9’s format. We will select two AFL 9’s teams to compete on the day.
Girls Netball – Friday 9th May will be the first girls netball training session.
Mixed Soccer - Friday 9th May be the first soccer training session
Mixed Tee Ball - To be announced.
Matt McMillan - Sports Coordinator & PE teacher
To provide opportunities for social meetings between parents, and promote a spirit of union and good fellowship. The PSA runs and supports several events throughout the year to raise money for the school and to support our school community.
What do we do? Mother’s Day Stall, Hot Cross Bun Drive, Father’s Day Breakfast, Mother's Day Stall, Pizza Days, Art Activities and Canteen support
Next Meeting Date: Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 7:00 pm.
How can I help? Come along to the meetings, contribute to the discussion, share ideas, support events that enrich the school community.
On Friday 30th May, St. Joseph's students will be taking part in the Big Water Walk to fundraise for Caritas. Different year levels will take different walking routes near or at school, to raise awareness of the kilometres that some people walk to access water.
Every day, millions of people around the world face unimaginable challenges just to access basic essentials like clean water, healthcare and safe shelter. Project Compassion helps to change that, by providing critical resources and opportunities for people to reclaim their lives with dignity, resilience and hope. But Caritas need your help. Together, we can give people the dignity, safety, and opportunities they deserve. Please support Caritas. Every dollar raised will help to create real and lasting change for vulnerable communities around the world!
If you can help, please donate to our St. Joseph's page to raise all that we can for this cause. Feel free to send the QR code to family and friends.
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, Tuesday 6th May, 2025.
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.
Enrolments for Foundation students for 2026 are now OPEN.
All applications are to be submitted by 4:00pm on Wednesday 11th June, 2025.
Enrolments
All of our enrolments are completed online, via the Enrolment/Online Enrolment Form page on the schools website.
You will need to make sure you have your child's documentation loaded onto your device, either by taking a photo or scanning and uploading.
- Birth certificate
- Immunisation Statement
- baptism certificates
- any specialist reports
Discovery Tours and Information Sessions
Our Discovery Tours and Information session dates have also been set and can be booked via the Enrolment/Tour Registration page on the school website.
- 11:30pm, Tuesday 13th May
- 7:00pm, Tuesday 13th May
- 11:30am, Friday 23rd May
- 11:30am, Wednesday 28th May