Whole School News
Head to the P&F section of this Newsletter to see more information & Lady Whistledown's announcement from the 'Society Pages'
Congratulations to all those who entered items into the Northam Show over the last weekend. There were some wonderful entries but the most impressive was the Primary campus display – Mrs Dymnicki outdid herself this year and our display looked bright and colourful and showed off our talented students.
New staff
Today I am pleased to inform the community that we have filled our Primary Canteen Manager role and Groundsperson role. We are excited to have the following people join us.
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Primary Canteen
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Grounds Man/Bus Driver
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Mrs Erin Elliott has taken on the role of Primary Canteen Manager and will reopen the canteen at the start of term 4. Erin and her family moved from Merredin two years ago and has held a variety of roles in kitchens of various types for many years. Most recently Erin was a cook at Bethavon and also ran the canteen for the Northam Basketball Association. Erin can’t wait to meet lots of new people and start serving the students some of her yummy food. |
Mr Shane Buck is joining the team as our second groundsman. Shane has a long background in trades and has been a builder, plumber and baker and has owned several businesses. Shane is a doer and can’t wait to be in a job that allows him to be outdoors and busy, where everyday brings new challenges. Shane will begin in the second week of the holidays. |
School Community Mass
Don’t forget that our Term 3 Community Mass is taking place this Saturday night at 5:30pm. It is the turn of the Year 4, 5 & 6 students – we hope to see many families at the mass.
Fotomakers: Ordering Miscellaneous Group Photos
If you wish to order a Miscellaneous group photo that your child/ren may be in, please click on the image below for instructions an list of available group shots.
Schooling Destinations 2026
Families are asked to inform the school if their intention is to withdraw their children from St Josephs for the 2026 school year. We understand that family situations change, so ask that you let us know ASAP. This can be done by emailing admin@sjsnortham.wa.edu.au or by competing the Departure Form on the school website. Some year levels have very long wait lists and families who are desperate to get their children into the school.
Events in the Next Week: Week 10
| Friday | September 19 | Secondary Student Leader Speeches Primary assembly: Year 3G Primary Disco |
| Saturday | September 20 | School Community Mass 5.30pm (Years 4-6) |
| Sunday | September 21 | |
| Monday | September 22 | Lenihan Day - wear green to celebrate |
| Tuesday | September 23 | Year 6 Perth Zoo Excursion |
| Wednesday | September 24 | Year 11 Camino/Retreat 9.00am-6.30pm Year 9/10 Girls Interschool AFL |
| Thursday | September 25 | Year 12s Final Day (Farewell Assembly) Year 12 Bowls Session 12.00pm-2.30pm |
| Friday | September 26 | Sporting Colours Day (Whole School) Term 3 Concludes |
Holiday & Term 4 Dates for your Diary
| Monday | September 29 | King's Birthday Public Holiday |
| Tuesday | September 30 | School Offices Closed 1st Week of the Holidays |
| Thursday | October 2 | Year 12 Semester 2 Exams Commence |
| Monday | October 13 | Term 4 Commences for Students |
| Wednesday | October 15 | Swimming Lessons Begin for PP, Year 1 & Year 6 |
| Friday | October 17 | Grandparents Assembly & Morning Tea |
| Saturday | October 18 | P&F Sundowner |
| Monday | October 20 | Swimming Lessons Continue for PP, Year 1 & Year 6 Year 5 Overnight Camp P&F Meeting |
| Tuesday | October 21 | Scitech Challenge Day (Primary da Vinci) |
| Wednesday | October 22 | Year 10 Outdoor Ed Camp (3 days) |
| Friday | October 24 | Year 12 Graduation Mass & Supper |
| Monday | October 27 | Year 12 ATAR Exams Begin |
| Wednesday | October 29 | Marist Student Leaders Gathering (3 day Camp) 2026 Year 7 Students Orientation Night 6.00pm |
| Thursday | October 30 | Primary Leaders Speeches & Elections |
| Sunday | November 2 | Confirmation Mass |
| Monday | November 3 | Pupil Free Day - School Closed |
| Tuesday | November 4 | CAPSS Primary Interschool Athletics Carnival |
| Wednesday | November 5 | Presentation Night 6.00 - 8.30pm (Years 1 - 12) |
| Thursday | November 6 | Final Day for Year 11's |
| Friday | November 7 | Year 11 Exams Commence |
| Tuesday | November 18 | 2026 Pre-Kindy Information Session 9.00am |
| Friday | November 21 | 2026 Kindy Information Session 2.00pm |
| Friday | November 28 | Final Day for Year 10's |
| Monday | December 1 | Year 7 2026 Transition Day 'Step-Up' Transition Morning at Primary |
| Wednesday | December 3 | Year 6 End of Year Excursion to Outback Splash |
| Thursday | December 4 | Pre-Kindy B Christmas Celebration 1.30pm |
| Friday | December 5 | Year 6 Final Assembly & Morning Tea 9.00am Pre-Kindy G Christmas Celebration 1.30pm |
| Tuesday | December 6 | Primary End of Year Fun Day & Year 6 Stalls 2026 ViSN Camp (overnight) |
| Wednesday | December 10 | Carols Evening at School 5.30pm |
| Friday | December 12 | Primary Thanksgiving & Advent Mass 9.00am Primary Christmes Assembly 11.00am Primary Christmas Sausage Sizzle 12.00pm Final Day for All Remaining Students |