Principal Messages

Assistant Principal Mission

It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Sophie Anderson to the substantive role of Assistant Principal, Mission.

Following a rigorous recruitment process, Sophie was the successful candidate. We are thrilled to have Sophie continue in this leadership position, knowing she will continue to do a wonderful job in deepening our Mission and Values.

Please join me in offering Sophie a sincere congratulations on her well-deserved appointment!

Affirmations for Staff

I wish to express my deepest gratitude to our families for the affirmations and kind words shared with our Staff. Seeing our dedicated teachers read those messages, especially at the end of what was an exhausting Term for everyone, was truly a moving and rewarding moment.

We feel incredibly blessed as a school community to have such dedicated teachers and supportive parents. Thank you for creating the vibrant, caring atmosphere which allows our students and staff to truly shine!

Sonia Solares’ Fourth Year Assistant Principal Appraisal

Ms Solares undertook her appraisal late last Term. Sonia commands the trust and respect of the entire community, consistently modelling professionalism, integrity, and faith-based compassion. Sonia champions high expectations, drives collaborative growth through initiatives such as Peer Observations, and fosters a safe environment where Staff feel heard. Her appraisal affirms her exceptional competence and commitment to continuous development, making a profound and lasting impact on St Joseph's Primary.

Class Placements - 2026

As a Staff, we give significant time and consideration to your child’s class placement each year. We look at the academic, social and emotional needs of all the children within our school and work on creating the most positive class groupings. This will ensure that each child will transition well into their new class and flourish throughout the 2026 school year.

If you believe that teachers need to consider a specific factor for your child to be a successful learner, please submit a written response to the Principal by Monday 4 November 2025. You can email: nigel.toole@lism.catholic.edu.au

Please understand that requests from previous years will not be referred to, and only written responses received by Monday 4 November 2025 will be considered.

Prayers for the Redman Family

We extend our deepest sympathies to the Redman family, Nicholas (S3 Bago) and Luke (Y2 Lasiandra) following the loss of their grandfather, Allan Redman. We are holding the entire family in our hearts as they navigate this loss.