St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School Springvale

A special moment from a Sunday 3pm Vietnamese Mass for Pentecost!

During his homily, Fr Thang invited parishioners to name the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit — with a $50 prize on offer. When no one volunteered, he turned to the young people.
One of our school Confirmation candidates bravely stepped forward and confidently named all seven gifts perfectly. It was a proud moment for his family, our school and our parish community.

Our candidates have now celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation, and we pray that the Holy Spirit continues to guide them as they grow in faith and become more involved in the life of our parish community.

A beautiful reminder of courage, confidence and the Spirit at work among our young people.

Walk to School 22nd May 2026

Dandenong Interfaith Art Competition

A sample of two student entries is shown below. We are not at all surprised by the outstanding quality of the artwork — it reflects both our students’ passion for art and the exceptional skills of our Art Specialist who nurtures their creativity and technique.

🗣️✨ STUDENT VOICE IN ACTION! ✨🚌

Our four School Captains continue to shine as active members of both the Children’s Advisory Group and the Community Action Group—two student‑voice teams made up of young leaders from schools across the City of Greater Dandenong.

While these groups usually work separately to support community events and share ideas with Council about safety, wellbeing initiatives, and local projects, they recently teamed up for a community bus tour. Students explored key places around our area, including the Drum Theatre, local native nurseries, and other important community spaces.

A wonderful opportunity for our young leaders to learn, contribute, and make a difference.

🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ STEP INTO WALK TO SCHOOL DAY! 🚦

What a fantastic morning walking from Springvale Library to St Joseph’s Primary School to celebrate Walk to School Day on 22 May.

A huge thank you to all the families and staff who joined in. Your support helps promote the importance of walking whenever possible and keeping our local community safe.

We also extend our thanks to Woolworths Springvale for generously supplying fresh fruit for everyone who took part in this annual event.

A wonderful community effort all round.

Mother's Day 2026

PORTRAITURE STUDIES FROM ACROSS THE SCHOOL

Our St Joseph’s students have been busy exploring Portraiture this term, drawing inspiration from a range of art movements, old masters, and contemporary artists.

Prep students created vibrant mixed‑media self‑portraits.
Year 1 explored wax‑resist techniques to create colourful family portraits.
Year 2 produced detailed head‑and‑shoulder portraits featuring binoculars.
Year 3 used torn‑newspaper collage in the Pop Art style.
Year 4 designed Tim Burton–inspired character portraits.
Year 5 created expressive Modigliani‑style pastel portraits.

A wonderful celebration of creativity across the school.

PHOTOS FROM THE ART ROOM

Mother's Day Cards 2026
Every student at St Joseph’s Primary School has created a beautiful Mother’s Day card to take home for this special day. The cards feature Vietnamese wood block prints which the children have incorporated into each design.

School Captains & Junior Mayor Speeches

Our School Captains proudly represent St Joseph’s Springvale through their involvement in the City of Greater Dandenong Children’s Advisory Group (CAG) and the Junior Civic Leaders Club (JCLC). Students in these groups collaborate with Primary School Leaders from across the community to share ideas on how to support and improve our local area. They work alongside organisations such as Mission Australia and the City of Greater Dandenong Events Planning Team to contribute to community activities and events.

This year, two of our students applied for the position of Junior Mayor. Their speeches highlight their thoughtful perspectives on child safety and wellbeing, reflecting their commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all children.

🇮🇹 Italian Day Celebration 🇮🇹
On Friday, we proudly celebrated Italian Day while also honouring the many cultures represented in our school community. It was a joyful celebration of cultural diversity, and an opportunity to recognise the important place Italian holds in our school as our Language of Choice.
Students dressed in their traditional cultural clothing, filling the day with colour and pride. We enjoyed dance, song, and a wonderful parade, which showcased the richness of our community.
Following the celebrations, students took part in a range of creative art activities and were treated to a live performance connected to our Italian program, further deepening their learning and enjoyment.
It was a fantastic day celebrating culture, language, and community — thank you to everyone who made it so special!