School Community
Each term we gather at St Vincent Pallotti Church for a whole school mass (click HERE for the parish website). Each class will also celebrate either a Liturgy of the Word or Eucharistic celebration with the priests at school each term. Parents and friends are always welcome to join us for these special services.
The school works closely with our Parish Priest as children prepare for sacramental celebrations in the parish throughout the year.
Fr Joel also provides assistance to staff, as required, with the delivery of Religious Education.
School Advisory Council
The School Advisory Council, in representing the Catholic school community, actively promotes and supports the Catholic ethos of the school.
At the beginning of each school year a Council is inducted and commissioned. Council members are supported by Catholic Education WA, and are given access to training and appropriate information courses. The Council meets once a month throughout the school year. The Council is responsible not only to our local school community, but also to the CEWA for the financial administration of the school. It is also entrusted with the duty of planning, on behalf of the school community, with the school staff (through the Principal) and with the CEWA to meet the present and future needs of students.
Taking on a position with the School Advisory Council is a wonderful way for parents to get involved and help shape their child’s school. In addition to the normal Executive roles, Councils also appoint a range of sub-committees, giving parents a chance to leverage their business acumen or other specialisations.
Our current school board members:
Chairperson:
Vacant
Treasurer: Vacant
Secretary: Vacant
Parish Representative:
Greg Egan
It is safe to say that without the St Joseph's Parent and Friends Committee (P&F), the vast majority of school events would not take place. Fortunately the school enjoys an active P&F which provides an avenue for interaction and communication through social events and regular meetings. The P&F provides significant financial assistance for specialist equipment, professional development for teachers and learning initiatives. Importantly, the St Joseph's P&F also provides working parties and forums on issues of interest to parents.
Any parent or carer is more than welcome and is encouraged to join the P&F at any time during the school year. The committee is also a healthy forum in which ideas can be discussed on any relevant issue that will benefit the school.
Our current P&F members:
Chairperson:
Bianca Brown
Deputy Chairperson: Mary McPhee
Treasurer: Kristy Hutchinson
Secretary:
Clare Smith
