From the Assistant Principal

Father’s Day Mass and Breakfast

Last week we held our Father-Daughter Mass and Breakfast. It allowed us to reflect on the wonderful role that our dads play in our lives. It was lovely to have such a huge turnout of fathers, grandfathers and father figures. We thank Fr. Atiki and all families who joined us for our Father’s Day mass. The mass allowed us to celebrate and give thanks for all very special people in our lives who have the role of ‘father’. A very big thank you to our Year 10 Parents who assisted in the overall running of the event.

A Prayer for Fathers & Carers

Heavenly Father,

You entrusted your 

Son Jesus, the child of Mary, 

To the care of Joseph.

Bless all father

Figures as they care 

For their families.

Give them strength and wisdom 

Tenderness and patience;

Support them in the work

They do, protecting those who

Look to them, as we look to you for love and guidance.

Amen

Upcoming Events

Year 12 Graduation Ceremony – St Joseph’s Hunters Hill

This week all parents in Yrs 7-11 received information regarding the upcoming celebration of the Year 12 Graduation on Wednesday 21 September. This important event is one of the highlights of the College year which is attended by the whole College Community. Students are also expected to be in full College uniform and ensure that their shoes are polished.

Staff Development Day – Monday 

On Monday 10 October 2022, all College staff will be involved in professional learning specifically focused on Curriculum and Assessment. This day is a student-free day and there will be no classes. Supervision at the College will be available on this day if needed. 

All students return for Term 4 on Tuesday 11 October 2022

COVID-19 Update as of Monday 12 September

From the beginning of next week staff, students and visitors who have tested positive to COVID-19 must:

• complete 5 days of isolation from the date they test positive;
• be symptom-free before returning to school. If symptoms remain after day 5 they must continue following NSW Health guidelines to self-isolate and undertake a rapid antigen test;
• complete a rapid antigen test (RAT) and return a negative result before attending school on days 6 and 7 after testing positive to COVID-19; and
• wear a mask on days 6 and 7 when attending school (for all staff and those students 12 years and older).

Due to the higher risk associated with some school settings and activities, the 7-day isolation period will remain for staff, students and visitors who have tested positive to COVID-19 and work at or attend:

• specialist centres;
• support units;
• assisted transport; or
• overnight camps, retreats or excursions.

This article on College life meets The Archbishop’s Charter for Catholic Schools – Charter #2, #6 & #8