OUR CATHOLIC
School
Our school was originally established by the Josephite Sisters in 1917 to serve the catholic families of the far west. St Joseph’s School exists for the education of children from Prep age (turning 5 years by 30th June) to Year Six and is a co-educational facility still serving the township and surrounding properties of Blackall.
Our school Mission Statement stresses the need for a partnership to be forged between parents and school. If we are to be effective in the education of your child, then we must encourage this cooperative teacher-parent relationship. Education and Catholic Education in particular, is a three-way process of communication involving teacher, child and parent.
As a family school, parents are encouraged to become involved in their child’s education. Our teachers are always willing to discuss your child’s progress, his/her learning needs and any problems that might arise.
Our Mission Statement also emphasizes a child centred education which recognises and respects the needs and talents of each individual, this is paramount to what St. Joseph’s and our patron saint St. Joseph is all about.
Vision
OUR MISSION &
OUR MISSION
Inspired by Jesus and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop we commit to:
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Encouraging all to grow into the best possible version of themselves
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Providing challenging, engaging and relevant learning environments
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Building strong and meaningful relationships where home, school and parish work together
OUR VISION
We believe:
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Jesus is a model for all of our work and His presence is alive in our Catholic School
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That students can achieve high standards given the right time and right support
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All educators within our school community can teach to high standards given time and the right assistance
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High expectations and early and ongoing intervention is essential
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All leaders, teachers, and students can articulate what they do, how they do it and why they lead, teach, and learn the ways they do.
RELIGIOUS CHARACTER OF
St Joseph's
At St Joseph’s we value Catholic principles, traditions and teachings and strive to support our students as they develop an understanding of their faith. Our learning aims to encourage the growth of values such as respect, responsibility, prayerfulness, service and integrity. As a school, our aim is to practically implement these values within the students’ everyday lives. As a school community, we strive to provide opportunities that will allow students to develop the skills to make meaning of their lives. As a result, students are guided to become reflective, self-directed learners who are: producers, participators, investigators, communicators, thinkers and problem solvers.
SCHOOL
Prayer
Jesus, May you look after our school today
Help us to follow you in every way.
With our special gifts and talents to share
At St Joseph’s, a true family, we all need to care.
Jesus as we try to do our part,
Remember us and keep us in your heart.
Let’s do our best and listen to your call
May we remember
“Effort wins success” a motto for us all.
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