eNews Term 3, Week 1, 2025

Dear Parents, Carers, Teachers, and Students, 

Welcome to Term 3! We hope you had a relaxing break and are feeling ready for a great semester ahead. There’s a lot to look forward to this term. Opportunities to learn, fun events, special weeks, and more chances for students to grow and shine. We’re excited to work together with you and ensure the best possible learning for all our students.  Please check the calendar dates regularly from our newsletters and on our website.  

We welcome the following students and their families to St Joseph’s School. 

Rose, Kristoff Angelo, Tessa, Tevin, Tovino, Jack, Adalyn, Klaus, Carmela, Eyan, Harvey, Abigail, Echo, Tram Anh, Cahmi, Elsie, Pavraj, Cyrus, Elora, Jaxon, Tyler, Ashton, Tommy, Zaylen, Elijah, Malaika, Hunter, Macey.

Living, Learning, Leading Surveys 

Each year, all Catholic schools in South Australia participate in the Living, Learning, Leading Surveys to gather feedback about their schools from parents, students, and staff. These surveys are important to us as they help to determine areas of excellence and areas for future growth. Results from the survey are shared at our AGM, and the School Board uses the data to determine future goals for the strategic plan.  

We really value your feedback and hope that you will take the time to complete the online survey for St Joseph’s School in 2025. This year, we are striving for high participation and have a family pass to the Monarto Zoo to give away to a family who completes it. You have until August 22, 2025, to complete the survey. 

To complete the LLL Parent Survey, please click on the link below. 

https://www.nsipartnerships.com.au/

Password:  SJMBLLLP 

Once you have completed the survey (as per the flyer instructions) please click the following link to be in the draw to win the family pass to the Adelaide Zoo: 

https://forms.office.com/r/5aNt0eLMwh 

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 

This year, on the fifth celebration of ‘World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly’ on Sunday, 27th July 2025, The Holy Father Pope Leo XIV has chosen a passage from Sirach 14:2 “Blessed are those who have not lost hope”, as the theme in this year of the Jubilee of Hope.  

Blessed are those who have not lost hope (cf. Sir 14:2) 

Happy are those whose spirit hasn’t condemned them,  
and who haven’t given up their hope. 
Happy is he that hath had no sadness of his mind, and who is not fallen from his hope. 
If a person has a clear conscience and never gives up hope,  
he is certainly to be congratulated! 
Happy are those whose conscience does not reproach them,  
those who have not lost hope. 
Blessed is the man whose conscience does not reproach him and  
who has never lost hope. 
Happy are those whose hearts do not condemn them,  
and who have not given up their hope. 
Blessed is he whose heart does not condemn him,  
and who has not given up his hope.(BibleGateway2025) 

In the Holy Father’s message we are invited to recognise the elderly not as recipients of pastoral care, but as witnesses of hope who are active characters in the life of the Church. Click here to read the message for His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. 

Please save the date, Tuesday, August 5th 2025, to celebrate our GRANDFRIENDS DAY and morning classroom visits, followed by morning tea.  This is an important event to celebrate the role grandparents/friends play in the lives of children and families, and to foster a sense of community within the school.  

Thank you for your ongoing support and trust. As always, if you have any questions or would like to discuss how these updates may affect your child, please feel free to get in touch. 

Ros Oates 
Principal 

2026 ENROLMENTS 

Enrolments are also open for the beginning of 2026. Children who turn five from 1 November 2025 until 30 April 2026 can begin school in Term 1 of 2026.   

Contact the school administration to register your interest and book a Principal's tour.  

It is not too late to register for our JOEY’s transition program, which is available from Term 3, 2025, for all children starting school at the beginning of 2026. This is also a free program for those students.  

This year St Joseph’s School will be participating in the Bullying No Way: National week of action, 11 to 15 August 2025. 

Bullying No Way Week is a commitment being made by thousands of schools and supporters across the country. It provides an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to bullying prevention. It gives us an opportunity to connect with students, staff and school communities to implement workable solutions to prevent bullying.  

The theme for this year's campaign is Be Bold. Be Kind. Speak Up. 

It takes a community to be brave and address bullying behaviours, within and beyond the school gate. 

Students can be bold, kind and speak up to support others being bullied. While trusted adults are there to support children and young people learn how to be kind to each other and report bullying. 

This Bullying No Way Week, we’re asking you to be bold and say something, be kind and support someone and be proud to speak up against bullying.  For more information about Bullying No Way Week and bullying prevention, visit the Bullying No Way website. 

The week will be facilitated by our middle years’ students and will involve engaging students in meaningful discussions and activities aimed at promoting empathy, understanding and respect for diversity.  

The week will be launched at a whole school assembly in the auditorium on Monday 11th August at 2.45pm.  Parents / Guardians are welcome to attend to show your support for our commitment to addressing bullying behaviours. 

Throughout the week, middle year’s students will facilitate activities throughout the primary classes as well as conduct lunch time ‘connection’ opportunities.  We will culminate our week on Friday 15th August with a whole school – “Dress in purple day: Bold Hearts, Kind Voices, Speaking Up”.  Purple is the Bullying No Way hero colour. It represents peace, strength and empowerment to take a stand against bullying behaviour.  On this day all students are encouraged to wear purple to show their support. As well as this, we will have a shared Recess / Afternoon Tea from 1.05pm – 2.05pm where students will be provided with a  (treat) and will have the opportunity to enjoy some break time activities facilitated by our middle years’ students. 

We encourage families to take this opportunity to have open and honest conversations with your child about the impact of bullying and what they can do if they need support.  

We look forward to supporting this national program and we are excited about the opportunity to ‘action’ our school values through this whole school initiative. 

Cath McCole 

Middle Years Wellbeing Leader 

Term 2 was filled with curiosity, creativity and connection in Year One!

In Digital Technologies, students had a fantastic time exploring the basics of coding using Ozobots. They created their own maps, incorporating Natural, Managed, and Constructed places. It was wonderful to watch the excitement as their Ozobots followed the paths they designed, performing various movements across the course.

A special moment for 1P this term was receiving beautiful, handmade Rosary Beads from our friend Rosemary Mackenzie. The students learned about their significance and enjoyed using them during our morning and afternoon prayer times. This quiet, reflective practice has become a meaningful part of our classroom routine. 

To end the term on a high note, we were treated to a surprise visit from Scout, our much-loved school support dog—and her adorable puppies! The classroom was filled with joy, laughter and lots of cuddles. The presence of the puppies brought a sense of calm and delight that made our final day of Term 2 extra special.

We are so proud of our Year Ones and all they achieved in Term 2. We look forward to another exciting term of learning and growing together.

• It was good because I got to be with my friends. Aurora 
• The food was so good. Quade 
• The activities were so fun. Boston 
• I liked the food and being with my friends. Ida-Mae
• Camp was fun because we got to have free time. Aliyah 
• Camp was fun especially the free fall area. Natasha 
• Camp was fun because of the wipeout game. Jayden 
• I really enjoyed the Ninja Warrior course because it was challenging. Judd 
• The rock wall was challenging. Isabelle
• The leap of faith was the best part. Adrian 
• I loved every quarter of the activities. Abraham
• All of the activities were so much fun. Hunter
• The instructors we kind and funny. Scarlett

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For enquiries and expressions of interest please contact Matthew Ahrens 

Mobile: 0401 122 396
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