I take this opportunity to warmly welcome you to our school website. St Joseph's Primary School is certainly a special place. It is a place where students are encouraged to feel safe and to know that they belong, a place where students' individual strengths are nurtured and developed, and a place where faith and a sense of community are fundamental to who we are.
Our community of learning provides a quality Catholic education within an environment that blends 112 years of proud tradition. The dedicated staff are passionate about each of our 395 students and we strive each day to provide each learner with the support, skills and experiences required to enable them to reach their full potential. As leaders of learning, we work together to identify and embed pedagogies and technologies which enable us to respond to the needs of our learners and assist them to achieve spiritual, academic and personal growth each day.
Our school has a rich heritage in the tradition of the Mercy Sisters. The Mercy order was instrumental in establishing a community inspired by faith in the good news of Jesus. We are inspired to continue the journey of faith and are nurtured by the charism of the order to achieve our mission of providing a quality Catholic community that enables each person to reach full potential in the light of our school motto, 'Laborare et Orare - to Work and Play'.
At St Joseph's, we seek to develop an appreciation of who we are as individuals and as a community. We strive to be the best we can be both for ourselves and in order to contribute to the wider community and make a difference in the world. Guided by Gospel Values, our community is one where rich relationships are fostered and that each member is encouraged to flourish in life and through their work. You will be warmly welcomed to St Joseph's and your family will be embraced by the love and companionship of a strong community of people who generously offer their time and gifts each day in order to make each day a more rewarding experience for every member.
Our school actively welcomes and encourages parent engagement and involvement, and we are actively supported by the St Joseph's School Board along with the Parents and Friends Advisory Group (PFG). The students, staff and parents that comprise our community make our school a wonderful place to be.
I encourage you to take a tour of our school through the information that is contained on our website, and I welcome you to contact us if you wish to make further enquiries. We look forward to welcoming you at our school in the future.
Velma Erskine
Principal