St Joseph's School Northam
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Northam WA 6401
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MESSAGE FROM THE LEADERSHIP TEAM

Wishing you all a Peaceful and Blessed Easter

As we approach the end of another very busy term, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the season we are entering – Easter. For our school community, this time holds special significance, both as a period of reflection and as an opportunity to strengthen our faith. 

 

The Easter story is central to our Christian beliefs. It reminds us of the ultimate sacrifice made by Jesus, offering us the hope of renewal, forgiveness, and love. In a world that can often feel uncertain, the Easter message is one of profound hope, demonstrating that even in the darkest times, there is always the possibility of new beginnings and transformation. 

 

This Easter season invites us to reflect on values of compassion, fidelity, integrity and perseverance – virtues that we seek to nurture in our students each and every day. The story of Jesus’ resurrection encourages us to embrace kindness, to offer forgiveness, and to approach life with a renewed sense of purpose and joy. 

 

As we head into the break, I encourage all our families to take time to pause and reflect on the deeper meaning of this season, whether through quiet moments of prayer, family traditions, or simply a time to rest and rejuvenate. 

 

I am taking a couple of weeks leave at the start of the term. I am heading to Rome as part of a contingent from CEWA taking part in a symposium discussing the missing element of spirituality in the wellbeing programs schools are trying to implement. While I am feeling very out of my depth, I am really looking forward to the experience as there are people from England, Ireland and America also taking part. We were meant to be having an audience with the Pope, however, with his current poor health that is now unlikely, unfortunately. 

 

While I am out of the country, Sharon Cusack and Linley Waters will continue to run their campuses, but should something bigger need attending to, Linley Waters will be Acting Principal. She can be contacted via the Primary Admin or via email on linley.waters@cewa.edu.au 

 

Thank you for your continued support throughout this term. I look forward to seeing all the wonderful things our school community will accomplish in the term ahead. 

 

Wishing you all a peaceful and blessed Easter. 

 

We look forward to seeing students return on TUESDAY APRIL 29. 

Andrea Woodgate

Principal

Uniform Reminders

  • Terms 2 & 3 are winter uniform terms and that the summer dress is not an item to be worn. Shorts, long pants or the skirt are the winter uniform items that are to be worn on the bottom half. 
  • Please try on items before the end of the holidays – let down hems as required 
  • Ensure that you have the correct leather lace up school shoes 

Events in the Next Week & Holidays

Friday April 11 Term 1 Concludes
Saturday April 12
Sunday April 13
Monday April 14 School & Offices CLOSED all week
Friday April 18 Good Friday 
Saturday April 19
Sunday April 20 Easter Sunday 
Monday April 21 Easter Monday Holiday
Tuesday April 22 Easter Tuesday - School & Offices CLOSED
Wednesday April 23 Primary Office Re-Opens
Thursday April 24 Primary Office & Uniform Shop Open
Friday April 25 ANZAC Day - Public Holiday

Term 2 Dates for your Diary

Monday April 28 Pupil Free Day
Tuesday April 29 Term 2 Commences for Students
Wednesday May 7 Mothers Day Events: Primary & Secondary
Wednesday May 14 Year 11 2026 Parent Information Evening
Thursday May 15

Year 11 & 12 ODE Overnight Camp
WCF Netball Cup: Years 7 - 10

Monday May 19 Wellness Week at Secondary
Tuesday May 20 Champagnat Cup @ Newman College: Years 10-12
Thursday May 29 Sacrament of Reconciliation 6.00pm
Friday May 30 Pupil Free Day
Monday June 2 Public Holiday: WA Day
Wednesday June 4 Year 12 Camino & Nahra Retreat (3 days)
Wednesday June 11 School Photos: Primary & Siblings
Thursday June 12 School Photos: Secondary
Week 10 Jun 30 - Jul 4 Founders' Week
Friday July 4 Term 2 concludes

Employment Opportunities

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