Hello to Families and all in the St Joseph's School Community,

As we come to the end of another busy and exciting term, it’s a great time to pause and reflect on the many wonderful experiences we’ve shared as a school community.

I want to congratulate our students on their outstanding performance of The Time Machine last night. It was the result of a tremendous amount of hard work from both staff and students, and they should all feel very proud of what they achieved together.

It was wonderful to see such a strong turnout from families and friends, cheering on the students and showing such fantastic support for our school—thank you to everyone who came along.

A special mention goes to our amazing LSO team for creating such impressive props and stage displays, to Mr. Lanyon for his expert handling of the music, and to all staff who assisted with crowd management, encouragement, lighting, costumes, set changes, and countless behind-the-scenes tasks. Your dedication made the evening such a success.

Finally, a big thank you to Kelvin Getley for capturing the whole event on video—we’re so grateful to have those memories preserved.

Earlier this term we enjoyed a very successful Father’s Day Breakfast. It was terrific to see so many dads, grandads, and special friends joining us for a morning of food, laughter, and connection with the children. Thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a warm and memorable occasion.

We were also fortunate to have our Auslan teachers’ assistant, Renee, visit us at St Joseph’s, bringing a deeper understanding of sign language and the value of inclusive communication. Our students engaged with great enthusiasm, and it was inspiring to see them so open to learning new ways of connecting with others.

Our Kinder Transition program is well underway, and it’s been a delight welcoming our future prep students. Their visits are filled with energy and curiosity, and it’s always exciting to see the next generation of learners beginning their journey with us.

The Flying Bookworm Theatre Company gave us a lively and engaging performance, sparking imaginations and reminding us of the power of storytelling. Events like this really enrich our students’ love for literature and drama.

Today the students have journeyed to St Arnaud to watch St Patrick’s School perform their musical, Oliver with a Twist. They boarded the bus decked out in their favourite footy and sporting colours. Students will return after lunch and a play at St Patrick’s School.

Thank you to our staff, families, and students for making this such a vibrant and successful term. I wish everyone a safe and restful break, ready to return for another term of learning, friendship, and fun.

Take care and best wishes for the holidays. School resumes on Monday 6^th October.

Go Pies!

Warm regards in faith & learning,
Mary