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Wishes for the End of 2022
As we come to our last news for 2022, we bring you the end of year celebrations (particularly for our graduating Year 6 students) and set our sights on preparing for 2023. It has been a very big year of activities and learning, so we acknowledge the great opportunities that have been given to our students to experience life to the full. We thank all who have contributed to these successes and opportunities, from our staff, P&F, all members of our school community and beyond.
We wish all of you a wonderful Christmas and New Year as we pray for you to be safe and to enjoy the hope and joy that comes from celebrating the coming of Jesus in our lives and hearts.
Thank you from Mrs Koning
I would like to take this final opportunity to thank all of you in our school community for your support, kindness and friendship across the four years of leading St Joseph’s. Together we have walked through challenges, joys, sadness and successes. The spirit of St Joseph has been alive in our school, as one who persisted through his life to always act with courage, compassion and humility. I have seen these qualities around me and am grateful for the chance to be part of the community. I pray that you will continue to instil in your children these values that will bring them together at school and into life beyond it.
I have been grateful for the staff of St Joseph’s, who go above and beyond to ensure students are cared for, valued and respected. I will miss them moving forward but know that the school is in the safest of hands. In particular, I acknowledge and thank the leadership team who work tirelessly to ensure all in our community are supported and find the endless patience to balance all of the things that go into making St Joseph’s the place it is.
Finally, I thank the children, as without them, we wouldn’t be a school! I have loved getting to know them, to share in their joys, to help them in their difficulties and to have the privilege to impact on the people they have become. I will miss them and know that they will continue to grow into wonderful members of their community.
I will not be moving far, so I look forward to seeing you out and about and would love to hear of your successes in the future.
May God bless you all and keep you in his care.
Year 6 Graduation
It is with much sadness, yet pride, that we say farewell to the Year 6 Class of 2022. A wonderful cohort of students with varying gifts and talents. We wish them well in their future endeavours. Please don’t forget to come back and say hello.
We farewelled our Year 6’s on Tuesday with the Mass for Graduation followed by a wonderful Graduation dinner and awards ceremony.
Major Award Winners
Congratulations to the following Year 6 Major award recipients:
Dux of the School |
Hayley Honeysett |
Wally Dick Memorial Award |
Lucinda Giurissevich |
Paul Wilson Award |
Isabelle Moane |
Caleb Scott Award |
Joseph Hunt |
St Agnes’ Parish Father Leo Donnelly Award |
Amelie Obeid |
Excellence Award |
Jaina Thakrani |
Sportsperson of the Year |
Peyton Berry, Charlie Holloway and Baxter Matthews |
Cultural Award |
Abbey Delforce |
Parish Hamper Donations
Thank you to everyone who contributed to and delivered hampers to our Port Macquarie community this year. Parish hampers are a St Agnes' Parish tradition and are a beautiful way to prepare for Christmas and ensure every family in our community can enjoy this festive season.
Staffing 2023
On Monday, students met with their teachers and grade peers for 2023. All are looking forward to a wonderful start to their new year. Our full staff list is below as we acknowledge our great teams for 2023.
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Principal Assistant Principal Learning & Teaching Assistant Principal Mission Leader of Pedagogy Leader of Inclusion Leader of Digital Technology & Innovation Leader of Pastoral Care |
Troy Baker Jeannine Ucdereli Laura Hatherly Robyn McDougall Lyn Kelly Sarah Blundell Holly Hough |
Teachers |
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Kindergarten |
Kathy Bailey |
1 Blue |
Kaihlee Patterson |
1 White |
Naomi Currall |
2 Blue |
Emma Francis |
2 White |
Karen Davies |
3 Blue |
Laura Stapleton |
3 White |
Matthew Gourlay |
4 Blue |
Bianca Jamison |
4 White |
Sarah McKinnon |
5 Blue |
Kate Mitchell |
5 White |
Samuel Taylor |
6 Blue |
David Lynch |
6 White |
Sarah Blundell |
Collaborative Release |
Lucy Barber |
Learning Support - Literacy |
Debbie Rennes |
Sport Coordinator |
David Lynch |
IEW and Cultural Support |
Elise Howard |
Semester 2 return |
Danica Stephens |
Ancillary and Support Staff |
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Education Assistants |
Tracy Bancroft |
Administration - Casual staffing / rosters |
Lisa Gilchrist |
Library |
Di Gamack |
Indigenous Education Workers |
Leanne Parsons |
Counsellor |
Kelly Russell |
Administration - Office |
Heather Frewin |
Canteen |
Kim Goldie |
Maintenance |
Matt Moretti |
Primary Swimming Carnival
Our Primary Swimming Carnival is planned to take place on Tuesday 14th February 2023 (Week 3 Term 1) at the Wauchope Memorial Olympic Pool. Please encourage your children to practice their swimming all summer holidays and, early next year, you will be given the option to enter your child in competitive events or non-competitive events. Only the competitive events will be timed and these students will have a chance to make it into the Zone Swimming Carnival in Week 4 Term 1. This carnival will include all students who are aged Under 8’s to Under 13’s.
Yours in Sport
David Lynch
Sports Co-ordinator
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Please note these dates can change from time to time due to unforeseen circumstances and we will endeavour to advise you of any changes at the earliest possible opportunity. Our school Google calendar can be accessed via this link for additional advanced dates -
For your convenience 2022 and 2023 school term dates are listed below. They are also located on our website. Click on the words “TERM DATES” on the home page.
TERM 4
Kindergarten to Year 6 commence classes for Term 4 - Monday
10th October 2022
Staff Development Day (Pupil Free) - Monday 7th November 2022
Kindergarten to Year 6 last day of classes for Term 4 - Thursday
15th December 2022
Staff Development Day (Pupil Free) - Friday 16th December 2022
Other Holidays in 2022
Christmas Day - 25th December (Public Holiday)
Boxing Day - 26th December (Public Holiday)
TERM 1 2023
School Administration Day (Pupil Free)
Friday 27th January 2023
Year 1 to 6 Maths Assessment Interviews
Monday 30th January and Tuesday 31st January 2023
Kindergarten Best Start Interviews
Monday 30th January to Friday 3rd February 2023
Year 1 to 6 commence classes for Term 1
Wednesday 1st February 2023
Kindergarten commence classes for Term 1
Monday 6th February 2023
Last day of classes for Term 1
Wednesday 5th April 2023
Staff Development Day (Pupil Free)
Thursday 6th April 2023
TERM 2
Staff Spirituality Day (Pupil Free)
Monday 24th April 2023
Kindergarten to Year 6 commence classes for Term 2
Wednesday 26th April 2023
Kindergarten to Year 6 last day of classes Term 2
Friday 30th June 2023
TERM 3
Kindergarten to Year 6 commence classes for Term 3
Monday 17th July 2023
Kindergarten to Year 6 last day of classes Term 3
Thursday 21st September 2023
Staff Development Day (Pupil Free)
Friday 22nd September 2023
TERM 4
Kindergarten to Year 6 commence classes for Term 4
Monday 9th October 2023
Kindergarten to Year 6 last day of classes for Term 4
Thursday 14th December 2023
Staff Development Day (Pupil Free)
Friday 15th December 2023
Staff Development Day (Pupil Free)
Monday 18th December 2023
Staff Development Day (Pupil Free)
Tuesday 19th December 2023
Other Holidays in 2023
Australia Day – 26th January (Public Holiday)
Good Friday – 7th April (Public Holiday)
Easter Monday – 10th April (Public Holiday)
ANZAC Day – 25th April (Public Holiday)
King’s Birthday – 12th June (Public Holiday)
Labour Day – 2nd October (Public Holiday)
Christmas Day - 25th December (Public Holiday)
Boxing Day - 26th December (Public Holiday)