Principals Report
Dear Parents,
On Friday 21st, staff and students welcomed back Sami Bayly as we finalised our draft version of our co-authored book, 'Fire on the Tops'. Thank you to all families who were able to make our 'soft launch'. During the soft launch Sami read 'Fire in the Tops' and staff acted out the book. From here, our draft, including illustrations will be sent to a graphic artisit and printer to publish. Once we have a hard copy we look forward to holding a 'hard launch' of our book to share with our community. Well done to our students for their engagement and enthusiasm!
On Friday we also were able to visit and participate in the Gloucester Show. Student's artworks were on display over the weekend, as well 'Country Creatures' that some students also entered. Well done to Nihal and Gurjiven Singh who received a Judge's Choice and First Place for their 'Country Creature', Georgia Morton, Highly Commended for 'Country Creature' and to Amelia Fulton for 2nd place for her Years 3&4 Artwork. Well done also to Ava and Imogen Wiencke who participated in the horse events at the show.
St. Joseph's would like to thank Gloucester Charities and Stratford Coal for their donations to our school this year. Gloucester Charities kindly donated $2500 and Stratford Coal $2000. The donations will go towards areas to support our school this year, including our Growing Minds Inspiring Readers Project. We appreciate both organisations support for our school.
Congratulations to Eli Fenning who represented St. Joseph's at the Diocesan Rugby League Trials at Salamander Bay on Tuesday 25th March. Eli progressed through the day to play additional games. This is a significant achievement as the trial included students from up to 45 primary schools across the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese. Congratulations Eli!
Enrolment 2026
Our Kindergarten Information Session, focussing on Succesful Foundations will be held on Tuesday 8th April, the final week of school at 10am. If you know of any families interested in enrolling next year, please let them know about this Information Session.
A reminder also that this Monday 31st of March, will be a Professional Development and Pupil Free Day. Staff will be engaged in professional learning in Religious Education and formation.
Have a lovely weekend,
Peace & Best Wishes
Amy Maslen