Joey's News - Week 1 - Term 4
From the Principal
Dear Parents, Carers and Families,
Welcome back to Term 4.
We have hit the ground running with ensuring that we complete a successful 2025. We have also finalised classroom teacher and specialist teacher positions for 2026 and have begun to finalise Learning and Teaching Assistant positions. When this is completed, we will be able to announce all positions to our community.
This week we have also commenced our Prep Transition program with a Welcome Gathering and the program will continue for most of the term with a variety of events for both parents and students. The next event will be next Wednesday 15th October commencing at 4.45pm with a visit to the Prep Habitat followed by an Information Session from 5.30 -6.30pm.
At the end of last term, Aimee Murray requested leave for all of Term 4. Upon further reflection over the break, she made the difficult decision to resign her position from St Joseph’s. Thankfully, our Leader of Learning and Teaching - Amanda O’Brien has agreed to step back into the classroom fulltime for our Yr 4.2 students for the remainder of the year. We wish Aimee all the best for her future endeavours and will look for an opportunity to formally farewell her before the end of the term.
With Christ, we live, love and learn
James Roberts
Principal
Upcoming Events
Term 4 Week 2 | |
Monday 13th October | Second Hand Uniform Shop OPEN 8:00 - 8:45am |
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) |
Term 4 Week 3 | |
Monday 20th October | School Leader Speeches - 9:00am |
Tuesday 21st October | |
Wednesday 22nd October | Prep Excursion - Pevan & Sarah Concert |
Thursday 23rd October | |
Friday 24th October | Mission Week Assembly |
Socktober - wear your craziest socks and bring a gold coin donation to 'Sock it to Poverty' | |
Highlights of the Week
Rosary Beads
Rosary Beads are available to purchase for $1 from our Faith Life Mercy Leaders each lunch time. Rosary Beads will be used at our One Million Children Praying the Rosary Assembly next Friday 17 October
St Carlos Youth Day
Get Ready for St Carlo’s Youth Day!
Students and families are invited to join St Carlo’s Youth Day this Sunday, 12 October from 1:00pm at the Bishop’s House Lawn and St Monica’s Cathedral.
It’s going to be an afternoon filled with faith, fun, music, and community spirit!
Hosted by the Catholic Diocese of Cairns, the event is open to all young people and families. There will be a fantastic lineup of special performers, including both local talent and the well-known Emmanuel Worship.
📍 Where: Bishop’s House Lawn & St Monica’s Cathedral
🗓 When: Sunday, 12 October | From 1:00pm
Make sure to mark your calendars – this is a day you won’t want to miss!
The Month of the Rosary
Sporting and Educational Opportunities
Raising Brave Kids in an Anxious World - Free Lunch Time Webinar
Catholic School Parents Queensland (CSPQ) is hosting a free lunch time webinar with Karen Young for all Catholic school parents and carers in Queensland.
Discover powerful, practical strategies to help children and teens overcome anxiety, build courage, and thrive.
This is not just another anxiety talk — it’s a fresh, science-backed session that will transform the way you support young people
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.
