Welcome back to Term 2. I trust the Easter season and holidays were a time of some rest and renewal for you. Term 2 has brought with it the move to the Winter Uniform. I appreciate the support of families in relation to the requirements [...]
Easter is important because it provides hope in our world. In the risen Jesus, God affirms all that is good in each of us and asks us to follow in the steps of his Son by working together to build up the Kingdom, trusting that [...]
Recently, I had the opportunity to complete some reading regarding the Australian of the Year, Professor Michelle Simmons. Being a Physics teacher myself, I was delighted when Professor Simmons was recognised for her outstanding work in Quantum Physics. The passion for creativity, teamwork and problem-solving [...]
The College extends a special congratulations to Father William Matthews sdb who was officially installed as the 11th Salesian Provincial of Australia-Pacific for a six-year term in February. As a community, we will continue to keep Father Will in our thoughts and prayers. Since the start of the [...]
There is so much to be grateful for in this new year. The College extends a special welcome to all Year 7 students and students who have chosen to come to St Joseph’s College in other year levels. Mr Austin Scanlon has joined Victoria Police [...]
The Term 4 APSPA meeting was held recently which is a gathering of Principals from across the province. Ms Ann Maree Pagon, Director of Religious Education, participated in one of the days in which the 2018 Strenna put forward by The Rector Major, Fr Angel [...]
Year 12 students participated in their final class mass and a tree planting ceremony in the College grounds. On Tuesday 24 October, the Graduation of the Class of 2017 took place with hundreds of students, staff and family members present. On behalf of the entire [...]
As we move into the new term, Year 12s are completing their final days of formal classes in VCE, VET and VCAL. I am sure you join me in wishing them well for the future. Mr Guido Piotti led the process for the election of [...]
The College Masterplan ‘Towards 2040 and Beyond – An Adventure in the Spirit’ is well underway in terms of its development. Over recent weeks, staff and students have been involved in a consultation process with the College’s architects from Cox Architecture. Over coming weeks, there [...]
Late in August, we welcomed our 2018 Year 7 students to the College to complete some ACER testing. ACER testing helps provide important information so that teachers have more data on which to base their teaching strategies. It was a great morning where the boys [...]