Our Year 6 class has been spreading kindness by writing heartfelt letters to the Year 12 students who are about to sit their HSC exams. Our students offered words of encouragement, study tips and plenty of good luck, reminding the Year 12s that the whole school is cheering them on. This simple but thoughtful gesture shows the strong sense of community at our school, with students supporting one another during important milestones. We’re so proud of our Year 6s and wish the Year 12s the best
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Welcome to St Joseph's Primary School
Whether you are a friend, a potential new friend or just browsing, I hope that you get the information you are seeking. The school is an innovative and dynamic place with a committed staff that fosters critical thinking, curiosity and joy, in faith and learning.
Established in 1980, St Joseph’s is a strong and vibrant Catholic primary school. We provide an educational foundation for living life to the full, meaning the full development of the person’s faith, intellectual, physical, moral and emotional life. Every child needs a champion and our goal is that each child reaches their potential and shares in the grace of God through the love and example of Jesus.
“Every child needs a champion”
Websites are a great introduction but are rarely able to capture the true spirit of a community. It is my hope that you might visit us and tour the School, or view our parent handbook so that you can see for yourself why it is that St Joseph’s Primary School has become well known as a place of quality Catholic education.
I hope you enjoy browsing the pages of our website and that you gain an understanding of the happy and energising place that is St Joseph’s Primary School, Port Macquarie.
Please feel free to contact the school 02 6583 3848 for further information.
Mr Troy Baker
Principal
Featured Articles
Joey’s celebrating the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Catholic Holy Day. This holy day commemorates Mary being taken into Heaven. We celebrated with a beautiful liturgy led by our Year 6 SRC and Senior Faith Choir.
Our students wowed us with their talents at our “Elements” Creative and Performing Arts Showcase at the Glasshouse. It was an inspiring evening that highlighted the incredible creativity and hard work of our students, teachers and community. We were delighted to see so many families come out to support and celebrate the arts with us.
Our school leadership team are engaging in evidenced-based activities to support K-2 teachers with enacting the new K-2 English syllabus. Some of these activities include monitoring the implementation of the new K-2 English syllabus, celebrating success and fostering staff enthusiasm, engagement and commitment. K-2 teachers, the school Leadership team, Education Officer (InitiaLit) and their school Education Officer have engaged in a series of observation and mentoring sessions paired with
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Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Birpai people, the traditional custodians of the lands on which our school resides. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. May our communities continue to grow and walk alongside each other in our quest for a sustainable future.
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