St Joseph's School Northam
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Northam WA 6401
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From the Principal's Desk

Dear Members of St Joseph's Community

Uniforms 

As we approach the end of term, we have started to notice a lapse in uniform standards. We ask that parents ensure that the correct uniform is worn to school each day – this includes making sure that the little things are correct, such as socks, hair ties, and that jewellery is removed. We appreciate your support with this. 

ACC Athletics 

Congratulations to all those competitors who took part in the ACC interschool Athletics last Friday. It was St Joseph’s best result to date and every competitor gave their very best effort. A big thank you to Ms Suckling and the Secondary PE team for their work. 

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Father's Day 

We had the most magnificent turn out for our Father's Day breakfast last Friday. Just over 300 bacon and egg rolls were made and served. It was wonderful to see so many dads, grandads and male role models at the school. While the dads may have won the tug of war, the kids certainly gave them a run for their money. Thank you to the staff who came in very early and helped with the cooking and serving. 

NAIDOC WEEK 

NAIDOC Week was held nationally earlier this year from 2 – 9 July. As this was during our school holidays, we will be celebrating NAIDOC Week across both campuses this coming week from 11 – 14 September.  Students will be engaging in range of activities including class research projects on influential Indigenous Australians, art, craft and cooking experiences. Thank you to Mrs Boyce for all of the work she has put into preparing this exciting week ahead. 

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SPORTING COLOURS DAY 

On Wednesday, 20 September we will be holding a Free Dress day to celebrate the AFL and NRL Grand Final Seasons. Students from Kindy to Year 12 are invited to come to school dressed in their favourite sporting team’s colours/attire. This may be a student’s own team that they play in, or their favourite professional team from any sporting code.  

Dates for your diary

Week 9

Monday 11 September:

  • NAIDOC Week

Tuesday 12 September:

  • Years 11 & 12 Outdoor Ed 3-day Camp begins

Wednesday 13 September:

  • Secondary da Vinci Astronomy Night

Thursday 14 September:

  • RUOK Day
  • Year 6 Brownes Dairy Excursion 
  • Early Close
  • Years 11 & 12 OE Camp concludes

Friday 15 September:

  • Primary NSSA Athletics Carnival
  • Years 9 & 10 STEM WA State CO2 Dragster Competition 
  • Secondary Student Leaders' Nominations

Saturday 16 September: 

  • School Community Mass 5.30pm – Years 3 & 4

Sunday 17 September:

Week 10

Monday 18 September:

Tuesday 19 September:

  • Years 1 & 2 Liturgy

Wednesday 20 September:

  • Year 11 Camino & Overnight Retreat
  • Sporting Colours Day

Thursday 21 September:

  • Final Day for Year 12s (Farewell Assembly 1.30pm)
  • Year 5/6 Football Trip to Newman College
  • Early Close

Friday 22 September:

  • Year 12s Celebration Day - Northam Country Club
  • Term 3 concludes

Saturday 23 September:

  • Practical ATAR Examinations Commence

Sunday September 24:

  • Canberra trip begins

School Holidays

Sunday 1 October: Canberra Trip concludes

Monday 2 October: Year 12 Semester 2 Exams Commence

Friday 6 October: Uniform Shop Open

  • 9.00am – 12.00pm: General opening Hours
  • 1.00pm – 4.00pm: 2023 New Families only

Term 4

Monday 9 October: Pupil Free Day

Tuesday 10 October: Term 4 commences for students

God Bless

Andrea Woodgate
Principal