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

Welcome back to Term Four! I hope the holidays provided a chance for rest, renewal, and family time. Term Four is always an exciting and busy period, full of learning, special events, and preparation for the year ahead.

Catholic Mission Month
October is Catholic Mission Month, an important time in the Catholic Church calendar when Christians reflect on the call to live with faith, hope, and love through acts of service. The purpose of this month is to deepen students’ understanding of mission and encourage them to see themselves as active participants in making a difference in the lives of others, both locally and globally. Our school will be engaging in prayer and classroom activities throughout the month. The Senior Class will organise some activities for Mission Week, 19th-25th October, towards a fundraising  effort to support the work of Catholic Mission. Stay tuned!

Parent–Teacher Meetings
This term, parent–teacher meetings will take place to provide a valuable opportunity for partnership between home and school. These meetings allow teachers to share progress, celebrate achievements, and discuss strategies for ongoing growth. They also give parents and carers the chance to ask questions, offer insights, and strengthen the relationship that underpins each child’s success. We thank you for your continued support in making these conversations a priority.
These meetings are schduled for next week - please jump on PAM and pick your slot. If there is no time that suits your schedule contact the Office for an alternative time slot. 

No School Crossing
The school crossing is currently unsupervised as the shire works to staff the position. I ask all families to be mindful of this as the wellbeing and safety of our community remain our highest priority.

Camps and School Transitions
Term Four also brings important milestones for many students. Camps provide rich opportunities for personal growth, independence, and resilience, and we look forward to hearing the stories and highlights from these experiences. In addition, transition programs for our Year 6 students moving to secondary school, and for our 2026 Foundation students beginning their journey with us, are already underway. These transitions are vital in helping students feel prepared, confident, and excited about the next step in their education. See further information below.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our school community. Term Four promises to be a term of learning, fun, endings and new beginnings!  I look forward to sharing it with you every step of the way!

Warm regards in faith and learning,
Mary