From the Principal

Dear Parents and Friends of St Joseph’s College,

In a fortnight Christians around the world will celebrate and rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. During the coming Easter and holiday period, families will reunite and rejoice. We have much to be grateful and joyous about in our community when we consider the current plight of others who are enduring hardship in the world. One only needs to cast their eyes towards Myanmar and Thailand where the recent earthquake has resulted in so much suffering. In the remaining Lenten period, I encourage all to find time for prayer, to be mindful and grateful and in doing so deepen our relationship with God.

As the term draws to a close, we farewell Ms Amanda Crouch who takes maternity leave for the remainder of 2025. We wish Amanda and the Crouch family the very best and eagerly await news of their new arrival. Ms Bridget Kenny steps into the role of Year 7 Coordinator and Mrs Daisy Cryle joins the St Joseph’s College team in a part-time capacity. Daisy is well known to our community as a relief teacher and has extensive teaching experience in the areas of English and Humanities.

I also advise that Ms Nadia Spain has taken up a teaching position in Ipswich commencing from the beginning of Week 4 Term 2. She has made this decision for personal reasons. Nadia has served the St Joseph’s Community for the last nine years and we wish her the very best with her future plans. A recruitment process has commenced to fill Ms Spain’s teaching position.

Landscaping of the old Murphy building site has concluded recently. The area has been turfed, and sandstone seating has also been included. As part of the refurbishment of the area the service road has been re-laid. The College is also looking to provide tables that will provide alternate green space for students to gather.

In our last newsletter, there was an error with regard to the naming of members of the executive of the Parent Engagement Network.

The Coordinator of Events positions should have read Jodie Upton and Lauren Heggie.

Report cards will be issued during the first week of the Easter holidays. The reports provide valuable feedback to parents and carers on the progress of your children. I encourage parents to discuss the achievements of your children and plan and how they can build upon their work. Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences will take place on Wednesday 23 April from 1:50pm. Interviews can be booked through the Sentral Parent Portal from Friday 4 April and will close on Tuesday 22 April at 9:00am

I take this opportunity to wish all our families a very holy Easter break and trust that you will all experience the loving presence of Jesus together in your family. I look forward to seeing all our students back on Wednesday 23 April.

God Bless

Jim Brennan - Principal - jbrennan@sjc.qld.edu.au