Whole School News
Tomorrow we watch with pride as our Year 12s take part in the Graduation Mass and Supper. It is a lovely way to farewell them from their time in this Catholic community. They have been a wonderful cohort and have led our school well this year. Although they return for Presentation Night, their Graduation is really their night to celebrate the end of their schooling journey. A big thank you to MS Cusack, Ms Lombardini, Mrs Farson and Mrs O’Driscoll for their efforts in putting the ceremony together and then feeding the crowds afterwards.
This week was also the week that our Year 5s braved the elements as they set off for their first overnight camp. By all accounts they had a fabulous time and were very brave in trying lots of new activities, Big thanks to the staff who gave up their own time to take the students away on such a great experience.
Presentation Night
The annual Presentation Night is being held on Wednesday November 5, at the Northam Rec Centre for all students from Year 1-12. The evening begins at 6:00pm. We ask all families to ensure that they are seated by 5:55 so that we can begin on time.
Each year we ask families to give generously to the Christmas appeal and bring with them a gift to place under our Christmas Tree for people who will not be as lucky as us this Christmas. Please DO NOT wrap the gift, just bring them in a gift bag. Last year we were able to donate some gifts locally and also give the Midland branch of St Vincent de Paul a huge amount of gifts to distribute.
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 3
| Friday | October 24 | Year 12 Graduation Mass & Supper |
| Saturday | ||
| Monday | October 27 | Year 12 ATAR Exams Begin Primary Leaders Speeches & Elections 9.00am |
| Tuesday | SWD Excursion 9.00am-3.00pm (secondary) | |
| Wednesday | October 29 | Marist Student Leaders Gathering (3 day Camp) 2026 Year 7 Students Orientation Night 6.00pm |
| Thursday | October 30 | PP Constable Care Excursion 8.00am-2.30pm |
| Friday | October 31 | Pre-Primary's Grandparent Day |
Term 4 Dates for your Diary
| 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 |