Joey's News - Week 10 - Term 3
From the Principal
Dear Parents, Carers and Families,
As you settle into a slower pace of life that comes with school holidays, I hope that you are enjoying some family time.
Staff are getting ready for the Prep Transition Program which commences on Wednesday 8th October with the Prep Welcome BBQ at 5pm. Prep enrolments for 2026 are almost full, if you know anyone who has not enrolled their Prep child yet, please encourage them to do so as a priority, so their child can be included in the Transition Program.
We are still taking enrolments across most grades, with limited space in the Yr 4-6 grades. People considering enrolling for 2026 should attend to this now.
With Christ, we live, love and learn
James Roberts
Principal
From the JCC
Highlights of the Week
2026 Student Leaders Mercy Nomination Ritual
On Monday morning, Year 5 students were invited to nominate themselves for a leadership position in 2026.
Open Habitats
On Tuesday evening, families had the opportunity to walk through the habitats and explore some of the learning classes have been doing throughout term 3.
Thank you to the JCC for their support and running the BBQ for all to enjoy.
Swimming Carnival
On Friday, Years 5 & 6 students participated in their swimming carnival, showcasing the progression of their skills throughout lessons this term.
Mercy Melodies
Students ended the term with a friendly Mercy Melodies competition linked to the theme Hope Anchored in Faith. Well done to all year levels for your hard work leading up to the competition, and congratulations to Year 6, our winners for 2025!
Upcoming Events
Term 4 Week 1 | |
Monday 6th October | King's Birthday Public Holiday - SCHOOL CLOSED |
Tuesday 7th October | 1st Day of Term 4 |
Rosary bead sales begin this week ($1 each) | |
Wednesday 8th October | PREP 2026 Welcome BBQ 5pm |
Thursday 9th October | |
Friday 10th October | Touch Football Gala Day |
Term 4 Week 2 | |
Monday 13th October | |
Tuesday 14th October | |
Wednesday 15th October | PREP 2026 Families Open Habitat & Info Night 4:45pm |
Thursday 16th October | |
Friday 17th October | One million children praying the Rosary and Assembly 2:10pm (bring your rosary beads) |
Rosary Beads
Sporting and Educational Opportunities
Auskick
Next term, students will be have the opportunity to participate in a 6 week Auskick program, running each Friday afternoon from October 24 until November 28. Scan the QR code below for more information and instructions to register.
Reef Guardian School - Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award
St Joseph's is proud to be a Reef Guardian School – where our students take meaningful action that directly support Reef protection and resilience. 🪸
And now, we’re joining the Reef Authority in support of the Lifetime of Greatness campaign – alongside the hundreds of thousands of students, teachers and families also part of the Reef Guardian School program – to back the Reef’s nomination for the United Nations Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award.🎖️
The campaign is part of the Lifetime of Greatness Project, developed by Tourism Tropical North Queensland in collaboration with the Reef Authority, Reef Guardian Councils, Traditional Owners, Master Reef Guides, and the tourism industry. Already, it has reached over five billion people and attracted more than 1.3 million supporters worldwide! 😮
If successful, the Reef would become the first living entity (and non-human!) recipient of the highest environmental honour awarded by the United Nations Environment Programme – this would be history made! 🥳
Join us in backing a lifetime of greatness: https://alifetimeofgreatness.com/#supporter
Thank you for your support on this important action!
School Holiday Programs
