St Joseph's School Ottoway

Safe Environments For All

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Safe Environments For All The link below directs you to the Catholic Education South Australia Safe Environments For All page: Safe Environments for All | Catholic Education South Australia ...

Feedback or Complaints

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 23:00:00 +0000

School Feedback or Complaints. If you have feedback, concerns or a complaint, in the first instance, please make contact with your child's teacher and/or the school Principal. The school, in most circumstances, is in the best position to receive your feedback or to understand your concerns and work with you to resolve any complaint. If following your discussion with the school your concerns or complaint have not been resolved, you can contact the Catholic Education Office. The link below d...

Education and Administration Centre

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 23:00:00 +0000

New Education and Administration CentreIn April 2024 the school community moved into our new Education and Administration Centre. The Centre provides the school community with a contemporary multipurpose building to facilitate allied health services, music tuition programs, breakout learning spaces as well as a front of school office and entry point. ...

2025 School Fees Remain Unchanged

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 23:00:00 +0000

We are pleased to inform our school families that there will be no increase in school fees for the 2025 school year.

New Education and Administration Centre due for completion in March 2024

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Our school community is very excited as we draw closer to the finish date of our new Education and Administration Centre Building Project.

New Education and Administration Centre

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

An Artists Impression of the Reception Area of our soon to be completed Education and Administration Centre. ...

2024 School Fees to remain unchanged

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

We are pleased to inform our school families that there will be no increase in school fees for the 2025 school year. “We recognise that cost-of-living increases are putting significant pressure on families.Since 2019, Catholic Education SA has been implementing the Making Catholic Education More Affordable Initiative to ensure Catholic schools are accessible to any family who wants their child to have a Catholic education.
In addition to the fee-freeze, further fee remissions are
...

School Feedback or Complaints

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The link below directs you to the Catholic Education South Australia Feedback or Complaints page:

www.cesa.catholic.edu.au/our-schools/feedback-or-complaints

2023 School Fees Frozen

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0000

We are pleased to inform our school families that there will be no increase in school fees for the 2023 school year. As South Australia continues to feel the impact of Covid 19, Catholic Education SA has announced it will freeze fees at its 86 Diocesan schools for the 2023 school year. "These decisions are part of our continued Covid 19 response as we seek to support families at a time when they are being impacted by rising costs and inflation," says Dr Neil McGoran, Dir...

New Preschool Nature Play Space photo two

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 23:00:00 +0000

Our Preschool outdoor space has been completely transformed to create our new Nature Play Space.

New Preschool Nature Play Space photo three

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 23:00:00 +0000

Our Preschool outdoor space has been completely transformed to create our new Nature Play Space.

New Preschool Nature Play Space photo one

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 23:00:00 +0000

During the December January school holidays our Preschool outdoor play space was completely transformed to create our new Preschool Nature Play Space.

New Preschool Nature Play Space photo four

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 23:00:00 +0000

Our Preschool outdoor space has been completely transformed to create our new Nature Play Space.

Cross Country Carnival First Place

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Congratulations to Henry on finishing in first place during last week's Catholic schools cross country carnival.

Pupil Free Day Friday September 10

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Friday September 10 will be a Pupil Free Day. On this day all staff will be involved in curriculum development and strategic planning in the areas of Religious Education, Literacy and Numeracy. OSHC will be available on the day. Bookings are essential and can be made by contacting Mieke or the Front Office.

Sustainability Garden Harvest Photo Two

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0000

This week we have conducted our first harvest of our new Sustainability Garden.

Covid 19 Updates

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0000

A reminder that the two sources for Catholic Education South Australia updates in relation to COVID-19 are:

The CESA website 'COVID-19 Alerts' page - https://www.cesa.catholic.edu.au/alerts
The CESA Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/CatholicEducationSA/

Sustainability Garden Harvest

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0000

This week we have conducted our first harvest of our new Sustainability Garden.

Battle of the Bands Competition

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Our Year 4/5 Band finished in second place at last week's Battle of the Bands competition held at Nazareth College.

Term 2 Concludes 12:30pm Friday July 2

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Term 2 Concludes 12:30pm Friday July 2.

Term 3 Commences 8:45am Monday July 19.

Pupil Free Day Friday June 11

Mon, 31 May 2021 23:00:00 +0000

A reminder Friday June 11 will be a whole school Pupil Free Day. OSHC will not be available on this day.

2021 Term 3 Preschool and Reception intake now Open

Thu, 20 May 2021 23:00:00 +0000

St Joseph's School is now taking Preschool and Reception enrolments for Term 3, 2021 which comes with a full fee remission. For further information click on the Enrol Now link or phone the school on 8447 4969.

Opening of Nature Play Space Photo 4

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Nature Play Space view from above.

Opening of Nature Play Space Photo 3

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Our Nature Play Space was opened to the school community on Tuesday April 27.

Opening of Nature Play Space Photo 2

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Our Nature Play Space was opened to the school community on Tuesday April 27.

Opening of Nature Play Space

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Our Nature Play Space was opened to the school community on Tuesday April 27.

Narrative Sharing Day

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 23:00:00 +0000

As part of our Literacy Blocks today children from across the school gathered in small groups to share their Term 1 Narrative Writing achievements with each other. Our younger children really enjoyed learning from the older children. In return our older children really enjoyed spending time with our younger children.

Narrative Sharing Day Photo Two

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Another photo of children engaged in our Narrative Writing sharing day.

Change to school rear access Term 2 Weeks 1-3

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Hello to all St Joseph's School families, Just to let you know that work to totally replace the school rear basketball court will commence during the upcoming school holidays. This work will be the final stage of our current building project.
This work will impact on access to the rear of the school during the first 2 or 3 weeks of Term 2.
During this time before and after school access to the rear of the school (Rosewater Terrace) will be via the double gates adjacent to the church h...

Nature Play Space

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Our Nature Play Space is due to be completed by the middle of May 2021.

Resurfacing of Hard Court Play Spaces

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The resurfacing of our hard court play spaces is due to be completed by the middle of May 2021.

SRC tour of our Nature Play building project

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Recently our Student Sustainability Representative Council took a tour of our current building project site: the resurfacing of our hard play spaces along with the development of our nature play and sustainaibility garden space.

Term 1 Concludes 12:30pm Friday April 9

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Term 2 Commences 8:45am Tuesday April 27

Students with Disability Review Final Report

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 23:00:00 +0000

The Students with Disability Review Final Report can be viewed at the Students with Disability Review Homepage on the CESA Website.

https://www.cesa.catholic.edu.au/news/students-with-disability-review

Occasional Care Program

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Beginning February 10, members of the wider community and the St Joseph's School community will be able to access our Occasional Care Program each Wednesday during the school term between 12 noon and 3pm. The program is available to children 3-5 years of age. Prior bookings are not available. Enquiries are to be made on the day care is required. The service is capped at 11 children. Our Preschool educators will facilitate the Occasional Care learning program.

Welcome to Parents and Caregivers

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Below is the URL to Catholic Education South Australia Director Doctor Neil McGoran's new school year welcome message to parents and caregivers:

https://www.cesa.catholic.edu.au/news/67260/welcome-to-the-2021-school-year

Parent Information Evening and School Board AGM

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:00:00 +0000

Our Parent Information Evening and School Board AGM will be held on Monday February 8 between 5:30pm and 7:30pm.

Canteen Closed Tuesdays in 2021

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:00:00 +0000

Our School Canteen will be closed on Tuesdays in 2021.

Pupil Free Day Friday March 26

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:00:00 +0000

Our Term 1 Pupil Free Day will be Friday March 26. Please see Mieke if you require OSHC services on this day.

Important Upcoming Dates

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 23:00:00 +0000

St Joseph's to re-open for Face to Face learning Monday November 23

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 23:00:00 +0000

School Fee Reduction

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 04:00:00 +0000

School Fee Reduction

Fees to reduce across all Catholic Diocesan Primary Schools

Read further Information - View Here

Book Week

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

More about Book Week

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Book Week Celebrations

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

This week we celebrated Book Week by dressing up as our favourite book character.

Term 4 commences 8:45am Monday October 12

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 23:00:00 +0000

Term 3 Concludes 12:30pm Friday September 25

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 23:00:00 +0000

Pupil Free Day Friday September 11

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 01:00:00 +0000

Friday September 11 will be a Pupil Free Day. Staff will be involved in developing our school 2021-23 Three Year Strategic Plan. OSHC Services will be available on the day. See Mieke to make a booking.

STEM Open Day 2020 Photos and Community Feedback

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 23:00:00 +0000

Hi Shaun, Xavier and myself are taken back by your school and what the staff and students have done with our contribution.

Thoroughly enjoyed today and thank you and the rest of the school for having us. Please pass on our thanks to your team. All the best for the rest of the year - keep safe and take care,

David Barker
Birkenhead Terminal Manager

Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd (an ExxonMobil Subsidiary)

STEM Open Day Photo

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 23:00:00 +0000

STEM Open Day Photo 3

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 23:00:00 +0000

STEM Open Day 2020

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +0000

As part of Catholic Schools Open Week (Term 3 Week 4) and in preparation for National Science Week (Term 3 Week 5), you are invited to join our school STEM Open Day on Tuesday August 11, 11:30am-1:30pm in the school grounds. Parents and family members will have the opportunity to join our children as they work in class groups engaging in STEM learning activities planned by our teaching staff. It is hoped that as many of our parents and carers as possible will be able to join us as it provides...

Term 2 Concludes 12:30pm Friday July 3

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +0000

To the St Joseph's school community,

a reminder that Term 2 concludes at 12:30pm on Friday July 3 and that Term 3 commences at 8:45am on Monday July 20.

Pupil Free Day Friday June 5

Wed, 06 May 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Hello Parents and Carers,

A message to let you know that Friday June 5 will be a Pupil Free Day.
Staff will be at school continuing to develop our Ecological Conversion and Sustainability school focus.

Catholic Education Week Pop Up Prayer Space

Wed, 06 May 2020 03:00:00 +0000

As part of our Catholic Education Week celebrations we have created a Pop Up Prayer Space in our school yard for members of the school community to access.

Community Outreach message from our APRIM

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 03:00:00 +0000

Hi All, We have made a commitment to help the Hutt St Centre and Vinnies with the food services they provide. Shaun (St Joseph's School Principal) invited Rebecca (St Joseph's Canteen Manager) to take a lead role in this and she very kindly agreed. Today Rebecca made a pasta sauce (for 50) and 50 banana and vanilla muffins. These will be delivered tonight and tomorrow. Peter is the head of the kitchen at Hutt St and he said food such as the muffins are put on a table each day and ...

Parent Update Letter in Preparation for Term 2

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Please visit "From the Principal" on our Home Page to read my latest update letter to our families in preparation for Term 2, 2020.

COVID 19 Alerts

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 22:00:00 +0000

The Coronavirus situation is changing rapidly.

Stay up to date with the latest information about steps being taken to slow the spread.

All significant alerts will be posted at: www.cesa.catholic.edu.au/alerts

Term 3 Preschool and Reception Intake now Open

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 22:00:00 +0000

St Joseph's School is now taking Preschool and Reception enrolments for Term 3, 2020. For further information click on the Enrol Now link or phone the school on 8447 4969.

Pupil Free Day Friday March 6

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Friday March 6 will be a Pupil Free Day. On this day all staff will be involved in Professional Learning as part of the Aboriginal Cultural Competence Program facilitated by Catholic Education South Australia. The program aims to increase staff expertise in teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures as part of our Indigenous Education program. OSHC will be available for families who require the service on this day. Bookings are essential so please see Mieke if you need to make ...

Term 1 Commences 8:45am Tuesday January 28

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Parent Information Evening & AGM Tuesday February 10

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Our Parent Information Evening will be held on Monday February 10 at 5.30pm beginning with Pre-School and Reception/Year 1 in individual classrooms. At 6.15pm, in Tenison Woods Hall, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place and reports will be presented. Following the AGM, at 6.45pm, Years 2/3, 3/4, 4/5 and 5/6 will share information in their classrooms.

Term 4 Finish and Term 1 Start Dates and Times

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Upcoming Events
I would like to draw your attention to the following upcoming events:

Term 4 Concludes 12:30pm Friday December 13.

Term 1 Commences 8:45am Tuesday January 28.

Extended OSHC Opening Hours Trial

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Due to demand from within the school community we have decided to trial an extension to our OSHC opening hours each morning. Throughout Term 4 OSHC will open between 6:30am and 8:30am each morning before school to accommodate families who start work early. If we find as a school community that the need remains we will continue to open the service earlier on a permanent basis.

Family Fun Night Friday December 6

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

This term we will once again hold our Family Fun Night. The event will take place in the school grounds on Friday December 6 commencing at 5:30pm. Members of our Parents and Friends will work alongside APRIM Simon McCullough to plan for and prepare the evening. Further details about the event will be distributed to families closer to the time. I encourage you to put this date into your diaries.

Pupil Free Day Friday November 15

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Friday November 15 will be a Pupil Free Day. On this day all staff will be involved in Professional Learning focusing on developing a Shared Vision for Learning reflective of the Living Learning Leading Framework which was launched by Catholic Education SA in January this year. In addition staff will develop an Action Plan around Ecological Conversion in line with our sustainability focus across the school. What is developed on this day will become a key driver of teaching and learning across...

St Joseph's Got Talent Show

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 03:00:00 +0000

This afternoon we held our annual St Joseph's Got Talent Show.

Two of our Year 3 children who performed a Magic Show were our overall winners.

St Joseph's Got Talent Show Photo 2

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 01:00:00 +0000

St Joseph's Got Talent Show photo 2.

Very Encouraging 2019 NAPLAN Results

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 23:00:00 +0000

Our 2019 NAPLAN results arrived this week with children's results being sent home to parents and carers on Wednesday September 18. Our NAPLAN results continue to reinforce the strength of our Targeted Teaching Literacy and Numeracy programs across the school. 100% of our Year 3 and 5 children participated in the testing with 100% of Year 3 and 5 children achieving the National Minimal Standard for Reading, Writing, Spelling and Numeracy. 17 of 18 Year 3s achieved the National Minimal Stan...

Catholic Charities Casual Clothes Fundraiser Friday September 27

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Catholic Charities supports Catholic welfare agencies within the Archdiocese of Adelaide. Their primary role is to raise money by way of donations in order to partly fund the works of these charitable agencies as they help make the daily lives better for disadvantaged people within our community. While the agencies are Catholic welfare agencies, they provide critical care for all people in need. As part of a fundraiser we invite all children to wear casual clothes on the final day of school a...

Multicultural Autumn Festival Celebration

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 01:00:00 +0000

On Friday September 13 we celebrated the Mid Autumn Festival, acknowledging and celebrating our multicultural school community in the process.

Multicultural Autumn Festival Celebration Photo 2

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Our Autumn Festival Celebration Dragon Dance.

Bring Back the Butterflies Garden

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Our Year 4 to 6 Sustainability Student Group have been working on creating a Butterfly Garden at the front of our school. The aim of the garden is to attract native butterflies back to the local area.

Term 3 Finish and Term 4 Start

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 01:00:00 +0000

A reminder that Term 3 concludes on Friday September 27 at 12:30pm.

A reminder also that Term 4 commences on Monday October 14 at 8:45am.

STEM Open Day Photo 1

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Our STEM Open Day held on Tuesday August 13 as part of both Catholic Education Open Week and National Science Week was a great success. Parents and carers had the opportunity to come into the school to find out more about STEM learning across the school. I have included a couple of photos as part of this blog post.

Father's Day Bacon and Eggs Breakfast

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000

To celebrate Father's Day, School APRIM Simon McCullough and myself will be preparing and serving a bacon and eggs breakfast for all our dads from 8:15am on Friday August 30 in the lead up to this year's Father's Day. I encourage the fathers of all of our children to come and join us for free bacon and eggs.

STEM Open Day Photo 2

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000

STEM Open Day Photo 2

Book Week Parade

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 05:00:00 +0000

St. Joseph's School, Ottoway
Book Week Parade

When: Wednesday 21st August (Week 5)

Time: 8:45am

Where: Tenison Woods Centre

Parents and Caregivers are invited to join us for our
Book Week Dress Up Parade in the School Hall.

Come dressed as your favourite character from a book or related to this year's theme:
Reading is my secret power!

Pupil Free Day Friday August 16

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Friday August 16 will be a Pupil Free Day. On this day all staff will be involved in Professional Learning focusing on the updated Crossways; the Religious Education curriculum document used in all South Australian Catholic Schools. Our APRIM Simon McCullough and myself will facilitate our day. OSHC will be available for families who require the service on this day. Bookings are essential so please see Mieke if you need to make a booking.

STEM Open Day

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 23:00:00 +0000

To coincide with both Catholic Schools Open Week and National Science Week, you are invited to join our school STEM Open Day on Tuesday August 13, 11:30am-1:30pm in the school grounds.
Parents and family members will have the opportunity to join our children as they rotate in class groups between 4 STEM Activities (30 minutes each) planned by our teaching staff.
We hope to see you there.

Term 2 School Finish

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 02:00:00 +0000

Term 2 School Finishes on Friday 5th July at 12:30pm.

Term 3 School Starts on Monday 22nd July at 8:45am.

Have a safe and happy holiday with family and friends.

Term 3 Preschool Intake

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 02:00:00 +0000

I am pleased to advise that our Preschool is now offering a mid year intake at the beginning of Term 3. This is an exciting new initiative and provides additional opportunities for children and families. For further details please refer to our website school enrolment page.

School Disco Friday June 28

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Our Parents and Friends Committee have been working hard planning our School Disco scheduled for Friday June 28. From 3:45pm-5:15pm there will be a Preschool to Year 3 disco followed by a Year 4-6 disco from 5:30pm-7pm. A flier was sent home to all families in Week 7 providing further details.

Pupil Free Day Friday June 7

Thu, 16 May 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Friday June 7 will be a Pupil Free Day. On this day all staff will be involved in Professional Learning focusing on Laudato Si; the Catholic church document which outlines Pope Francis' call for us all to care for the environment. Father Rodderick O'Brien who is currently the parish priest in the Lefevre Peninsula Parish will facilitate our day. Father Rodderick is an experienced spiritual leader having lead retreats for Australian Priests and Bishops.

Upcoming Parent Workshops with Mark LeMessurier

Thu, 16 May 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Last year our school applied for a PIE Grant (Parent Initiatives in Education) and earlier this year we were informed that we were successful in obtaining the Grant. This has provided us with funds available to use for two Parent Workshops.
We have engaged the wonderful expertise of Mark LeMessurier to facilitate both Parent Workshops this year. The first workshop, "A Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum; How does that feel for Parents, What does it Mean, What Next?" will be held on Wednes...

Catholic Education Week

Thu, 16 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000

Catholic Education Week will be held from Monday June 3 to Sunday June 9, 2019. The key message for schools in the Archdiocese of Adelaide and the Diocese of Port Pirie is; "Where every child matters".
Catholic schools give students opportunities to:
learn about prayer in the Catholic Tradition
listen and respond to God
embrace the beauty and richness of prayer in the Catholic Tradition
develop skills for personal and communal prayer and ...

Upcoming Parent Workshop with Mr Ben Higgins

Thu, 16 May 2019 03:00:00 +0000

One of our teachers, Mr Ben Higgins will facilitate a Parent Workshop around ICT (Information Communication Technology) use across the school on Wednesday June 19, 9am-10am in the school hall. Ben will walk workshop participants through how ICT is used to support children's learning throughout the school. The workshop is open to all parents and caregivers within the school community. If you would like to learn more about how we use ICT to support children's learning I en...

Sports Day - Friday April 5

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Sports Day this year will be held at Semaphore Beach.

It promises to be a great day full of fun for all our children.

Further details will be forwarded to you closer to the time.

Our New Website is Live!

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000

We are very excited that we have launched our NEW WEBSITE! Our school community provides a safe, welcoming environment for all students. We understand that one of the most important decisions your family will make is the selection of the right school for your children. We acknowledge that as a parent, you are the primary educator of your child and we work in partnership with your family to develop your child to their fullest potential. Visit our new SCHOOL WEBSITE ...

School Emblem

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000

Our new school emblem was designed in 2009. It comprises four key elements: The Cross - this is from our previous emblem and symbolises Christ among us The Dove - which symbolises peace Hands - which represent our multi-cultural community here at St Joseph's Pages of a book - these symbolise lifelong learning while also representing the pages of the Bible - the basis of our Catholic faith tradition ...