Joey's News - Week 2 - Term 4
From the Principal
Dear Parents, Carers and Families,
While the month of May is dedicated to the devotion of Mary the mother of Jesus. October is dedicated to the Rosary and coincides with the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7) with the entire month given to Marian devotion.
Here at St Joseph’s, we have a strong tradition with highlighting the Rosary with our students from the teaching of the Mysteries of the Rosary. There are twenty Mysteries in total, broken into four lots of five – Joyful Mysteries, Sorrowful Mysteries, Glorious Mysteries and the Luminous Mysteries. Many students have bought a set of Rosary beads that they can keep and pray with at home.
Formal prayer such as The Rosary can be a powerful when prayed together as a community. Today, at assembly we prayed the Rosary together, in a symbol of unity and hope.
I have multiple sets of Rosary Beads, all with their own unique story and history. Simply holding onto them reminds me of my Catholic faith journey from childhood to now and how God’s grace is never too far away when you take the opportunity to talk and pray to God.
With Christ, we live, love and learn
James Roberts
Principal
Upcoming Events
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 |
Launch of Vinnies Christmas Appeal | |
Socktober - wear your craziest socks and bring a gold coin donation to 'Sock it to Poverty' | |
Term 4 Week 4 | |
Monday 27th October | House Leader Speeches - 9am |
Tuesday 28th October | |
Wednesday 29th October | |
Thursday 30th October | |
Friday 31st October | Second Hand Uniform Shop OPEN 8:00 - 9:00 am |
2026 Prep Playdate & Transition 1 - 8:45-10:20am | |
World Educators Day Assembly Led by Yr 6 - 2:10pm | |
End of Year Celebrations
Term 4 Week 8 | |
Friday 28th November | Thanksgiving Liturgy and Passing of the Flame - 9:00am |
Term 4 Week 9 | |
Monday 01 December | Year 6 Farewell Liturgy - 6:00pm Lennon Hall |
Tuesday 02 December | Year 5 Nativity Play - 9:00am St Joey's Hall |
Wednesday 03 December | Christmas Concert - 5:30pm Lennon Hall |
Thursday 04 December | Year 6 Farewell Assembly 9:00am St Joey's Hall |
Year 6 Pool Party | |
Friday 05 December | School Finishes 12:00pm |
Highlights of the Week
One Million Children Praying the Rosary
On Friday afternoon, student gathered to pray a decade of the Rosary as we hope for peace and unity in the world.
St Joseph's Way Awards
Congratulations to all award winners this week! Keep up the amazing work!
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.
