Hello families,

What a fun-filled night our Disco was. The kids had an absolute blast dancing the night away. Thank you to Makella Holden and Belinda Fox for ensuring the night was a huge success. The rainbow garland was a huge highlight and set the scene as the kids walked through the door.

Reconciliation Week

Reconciliation Week is an important opportunity to have open conversations about our past, present, and future. Sporting teams across Australia all celebrate a 'First Nations' round; why? Sport is a great way for people to come together. when you are part of a team it doesn't matter who you are, you are all working together to achieve the same outcome. It was great to hear from the students how they celebrated this round within their own sporting clubs and communities. 

Election BBQ

Coming from a large family, that community spirit where everyone helps out is an important part of my family and our traditions. Since my first day here at St Joseph's I have felt that same community spirit. From the warm welcomes at the school gate to the conversations had with many different families, people from St Joseph's have gone out of their way to make sure I have felt welcomed and part of the St Joseph's community. 

The community spirit was in full swing when with very little notice our Parents & Friends joined forces with our classroom Parent Representatives to organise enough volunteers to cook and serve at the Election Day BBQ.  However, as we are St Joseph's we not only were able to have people donate their time but people from across the community also donated all the items that were for sale at the BBQ. This ensured that 100% of the profits raised went directly to the school community. To top all this off, on Monday the P & F were able to organise two special Tuck lunches that week so that the extra bread, sausages, and sweets did not go to waste. What an amazing feat. I feel so lucky to be part of such a generous and friendly community. 

Have a great week.

Emma Fowler 
Deputy Principal