Well done to all the students who participated in the 10th Anniversary of Captivate Choir at Quaycentre, Sydney Olympic Park
Students have been rehearsing since February, both during recess and lunch breaks and also at formal off-site rehearsals with other students in the Diocese as well as during the school holidays.
We also acknowledge and thank Mrs Serrao, Mrs Collimore and Mrs Purtell for all their time and effort during all the organisation, rehearsals and night time performances.
CAPTIVATE is the creative and performing arts program for Catholic schools in the Diocese of Parramatta. It provides learning and performance opportunities for students and connects them with Australia's leading creative arts professionals and their wealth of experience and networks.
All students, regardless of prior experience or the location of their school, can access specialist learning in the arts.
The CAPTIVATE Combined Primary Choir is open to all students from Years 3-6. No audition is required. Students participate as part of a school group (e.g. school choir) and meet together to practise singing as a group, grow musically and have fun.
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Year 5 Formation for Leadership Day On Friday, our Year 5 students participated in a meaningful Formation for Leadership Day in preparation to take on their roles as leaders of St Joseph's in Year 6, in 2027. Working alongside the Year 10 students from Xavier College, our students explored the call of the disciples and reflected on what it means to be a strong and faithful leader. They considered the example of Jesus as a servant leader, someone who led with humility, compassion and love, always placing the needs of others first. The students also reflected on Jesus’ call to love our neighbour, putting this message into practice through collaboration, kindness and a fun game shared with the Xavier students. We were grateful for the guidance and support of Fr Andrew, Rev Deacon Adrian, Mrs Kemp and the Xavier students, who helped make the day both purposeful and memorable. The students also reflected on inspiring leaders such as Mary MacKillop, Pope Francis and Nelson Mandela, considering their courage, compassion and commitment to the common good. They discussed the importance of collaboration, clear communication, inclusion and service to others. Our students were reminded that leadership is not simply about having a title—it is about noticing the needs of others, working together, standing up for what we believe in and leading by example through our words and actions. We look forward to seeing our Year 5 students continue to grow in confidence, empathy and responsibility as they prepare to serve and lead our school community in Year 6.
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Learning, Sharing and Living Out Jesus’ Mission. ✝️ Year 2 students were delighted to welcome our Year 1 students into their classroom for a special opportunity to learn from one another about Baptism.💧 Year 2 shared their learning about what Baptism represents, while Year 1 proudly shared their beautiful Baptism books, featuring the symbols of Baptism and the story of Jesus’ Baptism. Together, the students explored their focus Scriptures: 📖 Year 1 – Luke 3:21–22, which tells the story of Jesus’ Baptism. 📖 Year 2 – Matthew 28:16–20, where Jesus calls his disciples to “make disciples of all nations.” This wonderful learning experience helped our students see that they, too, can live out Jesus’ mission by sharing their faith, teaching others and helping one another to know and follow Jesus. 💙 What a beautiful example of our Year 1 and Year 2 students learning, teaching and growing together in faith! 🌱✨
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Last week we celebrated and gave thanks to our wonderful Support Staff. 🤩 Thank you for the care, encouragement and support you provide to our students every day. Whether it's a helping hand, a listening ear, a kind word or simply being thee when our students need you. St Joseph's wouldn't be the same without you all. We thank you for everything you do. 💙💛
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