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

This edition of the newsletter will be the last one that I have direct input to, as Matthew O’Brien, our new Principal commences duties for Week 6 on Monday 24th May. This first half of the term has gone quickly and relatively smooth sailing, so I thank you for your input either directly or indirectly.

I would like to draw your attention to an initiative being introduced to St Joseph’s by our Grade 6 students and in particular our school leaders in sustainability Eva Scarborough and Ella Hall, and guided by Mr Andy McCombe. Your children will have more to say to you about how their lunches will be packed. I hope you support them as they follow this initiative and help reduce the amount of non-compostable rubbish left at school.

We are about to start our campaign for 2022 enrolments. You will see advertising for the program in the school and in the community, radio and newspaper. If you know anybody with a child, eligible to start school in 2022, could you please alert them to the fact or direct them to the St Joseph’s website.