The end of 2015 has been acknowledged at St Joseph’s with some very significant school events taking place in a busy week.
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The Year 6 Graduation Mass on Wednesday recognised the contribution made by Year 6 graduates Jaimie Farrell and Connor Sten and their families during their time at the school.
A packed St Mary’s Church was the scene for the whole school celebration with Father Mick and Father George officiating.
This was followed by the annual presentation night at the Exhibition Hall which was transformed into a spectacular tin shed for the singing of the accompanying Aussie Christmas Carols under the musical direction of maestro Mr Bennett.
The award winners were presented to the large gathering of parents, relatives and friends so that they could recognise their achievements.
The awards night was also an opportunity to thank all the St Joseph’s staff and parent community for their tireless work during 2015 as well as wishing Alice Shannon all the best for her maternity leave.
The major winners for 2015 were:
- Good Sports Award: Jack Ventry
- The School Spirit Award: Brylie Stewart
- St Mary MacKillop Award: Jaimie Farrell
- St Joseph’s Encouragement Awards: Courtney Harty, River Guthrie and Jakeb Gay
- Principal’s Achievement Awards: Kate Yelds and Cody Bruce
- Rotary Award for Excellence: Max Chaplin
The following day the director of Catholic Education in the Canberra Goulburn Archdiocese, Moira Najdecki, visited St Joseph’s Public School along with Elizabeth Moroney from Catholic Education to present further awards.
They also offered some kind words of farewell to St Joseph’s principal Phil Stubbs, who is retiring at the end of this year.
The school is eagerly awaiting the arrival of Noeleen O’Neill as the incoming principal for 2016 and beyond.
To top these busy activities off, the long awaited shade shelter was commissioned into action this week and it promises to provide a spectacular covered outdoor learning area in both the heat of summer and the cold of winter.
As St Joseph’s continues to grow in size and to cement its place in the Bombala community, we would like to wish everyone a safe and restful Christmas break and also the very best of luck for the new year.
