From the Principal

Dear Parents, Carers and Students

This exact week 12 months ago when writing the newsletter, I reflected upon how students and their families are experiencing challenging times with the country being in various stages of lockdown yet again, and here we are again in the same situation. With this in mind, I believe it is an appropriate time to again share a message courtesy of schooltv.me.

Riding this corona coaster and navigating the ups and downs of the current reality continues to be confronting for many people. The coronavirus has turned our lives upside down with some students returning to remote learning and parents continuing to juggle the home environment.

The uncertainty of not knowing what will happen next continues to have an impact on many students and their families. The concern that mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and substance abuse, will increase, especially amongst young people, continues to escalate.


As an adult carer, it is also essential to look after your own wellbeing during this time. Ensure you make time to de-escalate your own nervous system and maintain your sleep routine, healthy eating habits, get some regular exercise and reach out to friends and family.

In this Special Report, families are encouraged to embrace the guidance offered to help minimise the impact of this corona coaster. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help. Here is the link to your special report https://sjc.qld.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-riding-corona-coaster

St Joseph’s College Towards 2024 Strategic Plan

Continuing from our previous three newsletters, this week I share with you the final two domains, Continual Renewal and Strategic Resourcing and Stewardship strategic intents and improvement strategies from our St Joseph’s College Towards 2024 Strategic Plan.

Continual Renewal – Community Partnerships 

Strategic Intent: St Joseph’s College fosters enduring connections and engagement with and beyond our community by focusing on collaborative partnerships and innovative strategies to enhance educational opportunities. 

Key Improvement Strategies: 

To engage with the community and foster partnerships to provide opportunities for our students, the College will: 

  • Ensure continued communication that is open and transparent while creating opportunities for parent and student voice.
  • Develop Alumni connections for the purpose of creating social and mentoring opportunities for current students.
  • Engage the community in leading / contributing to the St Joseph’s College Enrichment Program.
  • Strengthen the promotion of the profile of St Joseph’s College.
  • Nurture anddevelop the positive and active engagement of parents. 
  • Enhance communication

Strategic Resourcing and Stewardship – Staff Development and Wellbeing 

Strategic Intent: St Joseph’s College provides an inspiring, nurturing, and supportive learning environment that promotes excellence and wellbeing. Staff are committed to a shared vision of learning through collaboration to build capacity for student outcomes. 

Key Improvement Strategies: 

To build capacity, self-efficacy, and the wellbeing of staff the College will: 

  • Ensure all staff are part of a Professional Learning Team (PLT).
  • Ensure all staff will develop individual Professional Growth Plans (PGP).
  • Implementformal recruitment, induction, and professional growth processes to cater for all roles. 
  • Foster a positive, connected working environment for staff.
  • SupportLeadership development. 
  • Ensure a ‘cross-training’ model in the workforce to promote sustainability.
  • Deliverhigh-quality staff professional learning. 

Strategic Resourcing and Stewardship – Use of Resources, Facilities, and the Learning Environment 

Strategic Intent: Through responsible and sustainable planning and resourcing, St Joseph’s College optimises exceptional educational experiences. To operate as wise stewards of all College resources in accordance with our mission, St Joseph’s College delivers innovative and agile resourcing, systems, and practices. 

Key Improvement Strategies: 

To ensure the College remains well-resourced and sustainable, the College will: 

  • Maintain appropriate stewardship around finance, governance, and resourcing.
  • Investigate the sustainability of College resources.
  • Continue to review human resource structures and role to ensure sustainability.
  • Work towards providing excellent facilities.
  • Keep abreast of technological advancements and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the use of ICT across the College, through developments in infrastructure and staff capacity.
  • Review and develop a new College Master Plan.
  • Manage the maintenance of school resources and property.
  • Apply for grants.
  • Ensure marketing and enrolment practices strongly affirm the College as a leading co-educational Catholic school in Queensland.

A copy of the strategic plan is available to all families at the front office of the College, or on our St Joseph’s College website.

Kort Goodman, Principal