St Joseph's Primary School, Kangaroo Point

💚💙 The Magic Behind St Joseph's 💙💚

When the school gates open each morning, 🌞
And another busy day begins,
There is a team already hard at work,
Making sure everyone wins. ⭐

They answer phones and greet new faces, ☎️😊
Bandage knees and calm small fears, 🤕💛
Organise camps and graduations, 🎓🏕️
And support our students through the years. 🌱

They sort the paperwork and finances, 📋💰
Keep compliance on the right track too, ✔️
Manage enrolments, libraries and classrooms, 📚🏫
And a hundred other things they quietly do. ✨

They help a child read their first book, 📖
Or tie a shoelace that has come undone, 👟
They encourage, guide and celebrate, 🎉
Every achievement, every one. 🌟

They take photos of special moments, 📸💙
Share our stories far and wide, 🌏
Showcasing the spirit of St Joseph's,
And the joy we hold with pride. 💚

They organise events and excursions, 🎭🚌
Prepare resources and lend a hand, 🤝
They step in wherever they are needed,
Always ready, always planned. ⭐

They are the friendly faces in the office, 😊
The helping hands in every room, 🙌
The calm in the middle of the chaos,
Helping every child to bloom. 🌸

And when music fills the hallways, 🎵🎶
Another special team takes their place,
Teaching instruments, sharing talents, 🎸🎻🎹
Helping students perform with confidence and grace. 🌟

Together they are more than School Officers, 💙
More than titles on a door, 🚪
They are the heart behind the scenes, ❤️
The people we are grateful for. 🙏

For every question answered, ❓✅
Every problem solved with care,
Every smile, every act of kindness, 😊💚
Shows just how much they're always there. 🤗

So today we say thank you, 💐
For all the big things and the small,
To the incredible School Officers of St Joseph's, 🦘💙💚
The team that keeps us standing tall. ⭐

Because while students learn and teachers teach, 📚✏️
And families place their trust in us each day, 🤝
It is your dedication, teamwork and commitment, 💙
That helps St Joseph's shine in every way. ✨🌟

💚 Thank you for your kindness.
💙 Thank you for your dedication.
💚 Thank you for your laughter.
💙 Thank you for making St Joseph's such a special place to learn, grow and shine. 🌟🦘

🌟 Term 2 – Week 9 is Here! 🌟
What an exciting week ahead at St Joseph’s Kangaroo Point! 💚💙
From music rehearsals 🎶, tennis 🎾, dance 💃, chess ♟️ and robotics 🤖, our students have plenty of opportunities to learn, grow and shine.
✨ Highlights this week: 📚 Celebration of Learning – Wednesday at 2:15pm in classrooms. Families are invited to come along and see the wonderful learning taking place across our school.
🎉 School Officer Day – Tuesday. We take this opportunity to thank our amazing School Officers for all they do each and every day to support our students, staff and families. We are so grateful for your dedication and care. 💐
🏆 Primary Cluster Competition 2026 – Friday. We wish all participating students the very best as they proudly represent St Joseph’s.
As we head into Week 9, let's continue to embrace every opportunity to Live, Learn and Shine. ⭐
💚 Brisbane’s oldest Catholic Primary School, teaching families for 156 years since 1870.
💙💚✨📚🎶🏆

🇮🇹❤️ What a fantastic Italian Day celebration at St Joseph’s Kangaroo Point! ❤️🇮🇹

A huge thank you to Señora Connie for creating such a fun-filled and memorable day for our students and staff.

From enjoying delicious pizza and gelato, to watching Mount Etna erupt, learning and dancing the lively Tarantella, and taking part in Bocce and soccer on the oval, there was excitement and laughter everywhere you looked!

A special highlight of the day was being guided around Italy by our wonderful Year 4 tour guides, who introduced us to some of Italy’s most famous landmarks, including La Bocca della Verità, La Fontana di Trevi and La Torre Pendente di Pisa. Our students loved exploring these iconic sights and learning more about Italy’s rich history and culture.

The day was a wonderful celebration of Italian culture, language, food and traditions, bringing learning to life in such an engaging way.

Grazie mille, Señora Connie, for all your hard work, passion and enthusiasm in making Italian Day such a special experience for everyone. 🇮🇹🍕🍨⚽

🍣🥢 KP TUCKSHOP SUSHI LUNCH 🥢🍣

Get ready for a delicious Sushi Lunch hosted by our Year 3 students on Friday 26th June!

Orders must be placed via Qkr! and will close at 11:00pm on Tuesday 23rd June. No late orders can be accepted, so please make sure you place your order before the cut-off time.

📅 Sushi Lunch: Friday 26th June
📱 Order via: Qkr! App
⏰ Orders Close: Tuesday 23rd June at 11:00pm

Don't miss out on this tasty treat! 🍱😋

💚💙 Thank you for supporting our KP Tuckshop and Year 3 students! 💙💚

📚✨ Celebration of Learning – You're Invited! ✨📚

At Brisbane’s oldest Catholic Primary School, teaching families for 156 years (est. 1870), we are proud to celebrate the learning, growth and achievements of our students.

We warmly invite all parents, carers and family members to join us for our Celebration of Learning.

🗓️ Wednesday 17 June
🕝 2:15pm
📍 In all classrooms

This special afternoon provides an opportunity for students to proudly share their learning journey, classroom projects, achievements and successes from throughout the semester. It is a wonderful chance to visit your child's classroom, engage with their learning and celebrate all they have accomplished.

Our students are excited to showcase their hard work, and we look forward to welcoming our families as we celebrate together.

💚💙 Brisbane’s oldest Catholic Primary School – teaching families for 156 years (est. 1870).
💚💙 Living, Learning and Shining at St Joseph’s Kangaroo Point.

🍕🇮🇹 Italian Day Orders Closing Soon! 🇮🇹🍨

Just a friendly reminder to all families that Italian Day orders must be placed through Qkr! before 8:00pm on Monday night.

Students can enjoy:
🍕 Delicious Pizza for Lunch
🍨 Gelato for Dessert

⚠️ Qkr! will close at 8:00pm on Monday and no orders can be accepted after this time.

Please also remember to check and update your child's class on the Qkr! App before placing your order.

Don't miss out on this fantastic day of Italian food, culture and fun!

Orders close: Monday at 8:00pm sharp! 🇮🇹❤️🤍💚

Buon Appetito! 🍕

🏃💚💙 Good Luck, St Joseph's! 💙💚🏃

We wish all of our students representing St Joseph's Kangaroo Point at the Cross Country Zone Competition at Villanova Park the very best of luck!

You have already achieved so much by qualifying for this event, and we are incredibly proud of your hard work, determination, and commitment. No matter the result, you have represented our school with courage, sportsmanship, and pride.

Everyone back at St Joseph's Kangaroo Point is cheering you on and wishing you every success. Run your best, enjoy the experience, and remember how proud we all are of you!

Go St Joseph's! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💚💙

💙💚 WELLBEING WEEK – TERM 2, WEEK 7 💚💙

It's Wellbeing Week at St Joseph's Kangaroo Point, and we have another fantastic week of learning, friendship, creativity and fun ahead! 🌟

From Choir, Concert Band and Orchestra rehearsals 🎶 to Tennis 🎾, Dance 💃, Chess ♟️, Robotics 🤖 and Curious Minds by Code Camp 💻, there are plenty of opportunities for our students to shine.

A special highlight this week is our Catholic Primary School Choir Workshop Day on Friday, where we look forward to welcoming over 150 students from fellow Catholic schools for a wonderful day of music and collaboration. 🎤🎵

We also wish our Year 5 and 6 students all the best as they attend the Eureka Excursion on Wednesday.

As part of Wellbeing Week, we encourage everyone to take a moment to connect with others, show kindness, be grateful and look after their wellbeing. Together, we continue to live, learn and shine bright. ✨

We wish all our St Joseph's families a happy and positive week ahead! 💙💚