Today we were represented at the Voice of Youth Cluster Final by Sophia and Dianne. We saw five schools and ten different speakers... with amazing and diverse topics! Congratulations to Sophia on being awarded the Social Justice Award and Dianne who was named the overall winner (and will progress to the next level). Well done girls! A SUPER proud moment for our school!
Each year the Year 6 students are invited to prepare and present a speech for Voice of Youth. This is an event that schools in different clusters across the Parramatta Diocese compete against each other presenting speeches on different topics.
Mrs Studans and I had the pleasure last week of listening to 7 speeches that were shortlisted across Year 6.
After much deliberation, Sophia Ling, Diane Palma and Isaac Beecroft (reserve) were the finalists that were selected to represent our school at John XXIII Primary.
I would like to congratulate each of the students that entered and presented their speeches, but especially Diane Palma who came first in our cluster and Sophia who won the Social Justice award with her speech. We wish Diane well as she goes on to represent our school again as she competes against the cluster winners.
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11 Nov 2026
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Lest We Forget ๐บ Today, our school community gathered together in prayer and quiet reflection for our Remembrance Day Liturgy. Our students showed wonderful reverence as we paused to honour and remember the brave men and women who served and sacrificed for our country. We prayed for peace in our world today and gave thanks for the freedom we enjoy. "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down oneโs life for oneโs friends." โ John 15:1310 Nov 2026
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Our students stepped up for our Catholic Mission day, embracing the theme "One in Christ, United in Mission"! We joined together in Liturgy praying for hope in a world where everyone is looked after and can flourish. Students pulled up their brightest socks and kicked goals against poverty to support our brothers and sisters in Malawi. It was a fantastic day of fun, faith and actionโshowing how small steps can make a big difference in the world.
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11 Nov 2026
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Lest We Forget ๐บ Today, our school community gathered together in prayer and quiet reflection for our Remembrance Day Liturgy. Our students showed wonderful reverence as we paused to honour and remember the brave men and women who served and sacrificed for our country. We prayed for peace in our world today and gave thanks for the freedom we enjoy. "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down oneโs life for oneโs friends." โ John 15:13
10 Nov 2026
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Our students stepped up for our Catholic Mission day, embracing the theme "One in Christ, United in Mission"! We joined together in Liturgy praying for hope in a world where everyone is looked after and can flourish. Students pulled up their brightest socks and kicked goals against poverty to support our brothers and sisters in Malawi. It was a fantastic day of fun, faith and actionโshowing how small steps can make a big difference in the world.
06 Nov 2026
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04 Nov 2026
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Socktober is Here! This term, our school community is taking action to support Socktober, an initiative dedicated to raising awareness and funds for vulnerable communities in Malawi and around the world. Our involvement in Socktober is directly grounded in our Catholic Social Teaching focus for this term: Preferential Option for the Poor. This principle calls on us to place the needs, rights, and well-being of the most vulnerable and marginalised members of society at the center of our actions and choices. By participating, our students learn how small acts of solidarity can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Event Details: When: Friday of Week 4 (Friday, 6th November) What to Wear: Students are invited to wear their sports uniform paired with their most colourful, fun, or crazy socks! -Please donโt go out and purchase any fancy or expensive socks. Odd socks or child decorated socks are just fine! Donations: An optional donation is much appreciated to support Catholic Mission's work. You can make an online contribution directly on the Socktober Donation Page. https://www.socktober.org.au/support Thank you for supporting our students as we put our faith into action!
02 Nov 2026
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๐ INSPIRING FUTURE LEADERS! ๐ Today, our Year 5 students took an exciting step toward leadership during our Year 5 Leadership Day! Our students participated in workshops and group discussions focused on leadership with kindness, humility, service and teamwork. We were so lucky to be joined by some incredible guest speakers: ๐ฃ๏ธ Our Principal, Mrs. Cathy Hey, who shared insights on leading with creativity, personality and purpose. ๐ Collage Leaders from St John Paul II Catholic College, who inspired our Year 5s with what lies ahead. ๐ฅ Special guest & ex-student Isaac Beecroft, Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist, who shared his inspiring journey of goal-setting and dedication. Thank you to everyone who made the day so memorable. The future of St Joseph's Primary School is in fantastic hands! ๐๐
30 Oct 2026
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๐ฎ๐ TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY! ๐ Our teachers are taco-totally amazing! โค๏ธ๐ฎ To show your appreciation for everything they do, give this post a ๐ and let our wonderful teachers know how much they are appreciated! ๐ต๐ถ๏ธ๐๐
23 Oct 2026
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22 Oct 2026
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๐๐ WE DID IT, ST JOSEPHโS! ๐๐ A HUGE well done to our St Josephโs community โ we have officially EXCEEDED our $20,000 fundraising target, with an amazing $21,700 raised! ๐ฅณ๐ Thank you to all our wonderful families and students for your incredible support. โค๏ธ But why stop here? Letโs keep the fundraising going! ๐ Want to be in the running for a prize? For every $10 raised, you receive one entry into the prize draw! Keep those donations coming, but be quick โ fundraising for prizes closes at midnight tonight! โฐ ๐จ We canโt wait for a colourful, fun-filled Colour Run tomorrow! Get ready for lots of colour, laughter and amazing memories. Every dollar makes a difference, and we are so proud of what our St Josephโs community has achieved together! ๐๐๐๐ Letโs make tomorrow AMAZING! ๐
16 Oct 2026
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13 Oct 2026
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๐จ Action Needed: Support Our Year 6 Artists โ Vote Today! Public voting is now OPEN for the Catholic Earthcare Season of Creation Art Competition 2026! Nine of our Year 6 students have submitted their artwork on the theme 'Living Water'. Letโs show them our support! How to Cast Your Vote: 1. Visit the Catholic Earthcare Voting Page https://www.caritas.org.au/catholic-earthcare/school-art-competition/year-6/#nsw 2. Browse the artworks and note the unique code at the top left of the artwork page. 3. Enter your name and email address to submit your vote. Important Details: You can vote for multiple artworks, but only once per artwork. Students with an email address are also eligible to vote! Voting Closes: Monday, 19 October at 5:00 PM AEDT
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29 Sep 2026
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๐จ๐ COLOUR RUN FUNDRAISING UPDATE! ๐๐จ We are more than halfway to our $20,000 fundraising target! ๐๐ With just over 4 weeks to go, our St Josephโs community has already raised an incredible $10,490! ๐๐๐ Now itโs time to see if we can go even furtherโฆ can we reach โ and maybe even EXCEED โ our $20,000 target? ๐๐ฏ ๐ก The school holidays are the perfect time to get fundraising! Students, why not chat with your family, grandparents, neighbours and friends and ask them to support your Colour Run fundraising efforts? Every donation, big or small, helps us get closer to our goal. ๐ฐโจ ๐ Keep asking for support ๐ Keep those donations coming! Together, weโve already achieved so much โ letโs see what we can achieve together over the next four weeks! ๐ช๐จ ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ COLOUR RUN โ FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER ๐ฏ Fundraising Target: $20,000 ๐ฐ Already Raised: $10,490! Letโs make a splash of colour and see if we can smash our target! ๐๐
28 Sep 2026
Celebrating 40 years of Voice of Youth and the power of student voice
Six Year 6 students from 58 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) Primary schools came together at St John XXIII Catholic College Stanhope Gardens on 22 September for the Voice of Youth Grand Final, showcasing their public speaking skills through a series of thoughtful and engaging speeches.
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