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:

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.