St Joseph's College Geelong

This week our Year 11 English Language students ventured to the State Library for a curated tour of the 'World of the Book' exhibition. The insight gained was invaluable towards our studies in Unit 2, Area of Study 1, English across time.

A reminder to our families that this Friday is a student-free day across all year levels and campuses. We look forward to welcoming our students back to the classroom on Monday.

Arts Week 2026 House Art Competition.
Fast brushes, teamwork, and plenty of creativity were on display in this year's House Art Competition! Teams competed in a relay speed-painting portrait challenge, with special guest Mr Paatsch bravely sitting as the subject. Congratulations to Brophy House for taking out 1st place with an outstanding portrait!

During Year 10 Art RE, the boys are thoughtfully creating, or “writing,” religious icons of personal significance, a reflective practice that deepens their engagement with their spiritual lives and fosters meaningful self-reflection.

Our Westcourt Year 9 Student Leaders led our Inclusive Community Gathering yesterday. It was a meaningful celebration of multiculturalism, belonging and inclusion. Through stories, reflection and shared experiences, students highlighted the many cultures, backgrounds and journeys that make up our SJC community. A highlight of the gathering was hearing from our ACC Soccer Team, who shared their family heritage and reminded us that while we come from different places, we are united as one team. We also recognised students who demonstrated outstanding teamwork, communication and positivity during Amazing Race Melbourne, celebrating both our Special Commendation Award recipients and 2026 Champions.

Eyewear On Pako will grace the runway at this year’s SJC Fashion Dinner, featuring 12 extraordinary Geelong fashion houses. Our diverse line-up of models - including Joeys staff and students, Barwon Health midwives - will present stunning new designs from our most-loved collaborators.

Don’t miss your chance to champion Geelong’s vibrant fashion scene. Whether you're hunting for a standout wardrobe piece or planning the perfect event look, there's still time to explore these amazing collections before the evening. Tickets are selling fast - secure yours now and join us at the biggest fundraiser and social highlight on the SJC calendar!

Students from St Joseph’s College and Parade College have just returned from an unforgettable Red Earth Cape York Immersion, a week filled with cultural learning, connection, challenges, and moments that will stay with them for life. This immersion offered students a rare opportunity to learn from First Nations knowledge holders, deepen their understanding of Country, and build friendships across communities. It will continue to shape them long after returning home. As one student summed it up, “I came home different, in the best way.”

This term, our Year 7 students are exploring the Classification unit in Science. As part of their learning, they have been dissecting arrowhead squid, gaining hands-on experience while bringing classroom concepts to life. Students are not only building confidence with new scientific techniques but also learning fascinating facts about squid anatomy, including the beak, radula, arms, and tentacles.