What were the highlights of your primary school years? Ø The Year 6 Retreat. Starting with a BBQ breakfast and collaborative activities through the day. Rock climbing, shared pizza lunch lots of fun, but at the same time you learnt so many things.
Ø Becoming a leader: When I started at St Joseph’s in Year 2 the first thing I thought about was when I could be a leader of the primary school like the Year 6 students. To become a leader in Years Reception to Year 2 we do the gift of giving where we use our own time to do something for someone in need. In Year 4 and 5 we practise leadership skills on the Student Representative Council (SRC). In Year 6 we put our leadership skills to the test by trying to make a difference in the school that is beneficial.
Ø Year 4 camp because all the activities were challenging but also fun and exciting. You got the chance to interact with different people and make new friends. Ø Learning the Recorder and Ukulele in Year 3 because it was the first time we all learnt how to play a musical instrument
Ø I found many great friendships here and so many great teachers to guide me through my primary school life.
Ø The Whole School Concert every three years because of the lovely pieces played through the night. You feel proud during your performance.
Ø Sports Day at Santos Stadium- a great family day for our school where we test our sporting skills and really have lots of fun
Ø Grandparents Day and Bookweek: All our grandparents come and watch us parade dressed up as our favourite Bookweek characters with them.
Ø In Year 3, I really liked how all the boys and girls made me feel really welcome when I first started.
Ø Maths Olympiad: It’s really challenging and makes you feel like you have accomplished something and you solves problems.
Ø All the in school activities like choir, band, swimming, athletics and Robotics, coding. Also the St Joseph’s Day picnics at Payneham Oval.
