PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Matthew O'Brien, Principal
Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students and the wider St. Joseph’s Primary School Community,
Feast of St Mary MacKillop: Sunday 8th August
“A little patience will in the end be rewarded" St. Mary Mackillop
St Mary MacKillop dedicated her life to the care and education of children in Australia, particularly rural Australia. Her impact down in this corner of the world was remarkable. The above quote attributed to Mary MacKillop provides me with a little direction as we move in and out of lockdowns. Patience is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious”. May we all support each other through this uncertainty with patience.
Return to school
It is with great joy that I can announce that school resumes for all children tomorrow (Tuesday).
In doing so I would like to again acknowledge the work of the staff in migrating to and from flexible learning. I would also like to recognise our parent community who are “rolling with the punches” in and out of lockdowns.
Should you be aware that this uncertainty is causing undue stress on your child please contact Michelle McIntyre-Hand or your classroom teacher.
Our staff is acutely aware of the wellbeing needs of our students and will be preparing them for the possibility of future lockdowns.
Moving forward in uncertain times
Our staff are prepared to move into remote learning again. In the last two lockdowns we have had official notification after school had closed. We are prepared for this to happen several times again.
I am writing this note whilst waiting for the School Operations Guide which will provide detailed clarity around sacramental celebrations, sports, camps, excursions etc. We will update you as the information becomes available. As always, the safety of your children and our community is our primary concern.
Congratulations (St Joseph’s own) Nathan Sobey
Congratulations to Nathan Sobey on behalf of the St Joseph’s School Community on an outstanding achievement in being a part of the medal winning Australian Boomers basketball team. Nathan’s success can be an inspiration to all the St Joseph's children.