St Joseph's Primary School Merewether
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166 Union St
The Junction NSW 2291
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Email: admin@merewether.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 02 4961 2827

Celebrating our Faith

Curriculum Spotlight

Year 1: Belonging to the Christian Family

Students will be exploring how they are part of a bigger family: the Church. They will build connections that contribute to their sense of identity and belonging and an understanding of why and how they are part of the body of Christ.  They will also be introduced to Baptism as the sacrament of initiation into the People of God.

Year 2: Belonging to a Caring Community

Student learning focuses on the Christian response to, and sharing of, God’s love through the ways we live in right relationship with God and other people. Students examine ways to interact with others and how actions can reflect the love of God. They will explore what it means to be a part of a caring community. Students will learn about Jesus’ great commandment to love one another and ways of applying this commandment to their own lives. They will also look at a Christian community as one where people care for one another, and especially for those who are poor and in need, and for God’s creation. Students will be introduced to what it means to live justly as part of a loving community. Students will also learn that caring for others and creation is an important part of belonging to a Catholic community.

Celebrating the Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop

On Friday 8 August, representatives from our Student Leadership Team and St Joseph’s Social Justice Committee had the opportunity to attend Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral to celebrate the Feast Day of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop.

Our students joined with other schools from the St Benedict’s Inner City Parish, as well as parishioners, in a meaningful celebration presided by Bishop Michael Kennedy. It was a memorable occasion that highlighted the values of faith, service, and community, which St Mary MacKillop so strongly embodied.

We are proud of our students for representing St Joseph’s and engaging in this important celebration of our shared Catholic heritage.

Eucharist

During August and September, many families in our school community are preparing for their children to receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist and celebrate their First Holy Communion. If you’d like to register your child(ren), please contact the parish office to begin the preparation process on 4979 1101.

Mission to Seafarers Art Competition

We are proud to share that our school has received two Highly Accomplished awards in the Mission to Seafarers Art Competition. One was awarded to our talented SJSJ team entry, and the other to Clara from Year 4, who impressed the judges with her skill and creativity.

Congratulations to all involved for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to the project. We are so proud of your achievements and the way you represented our school.

Celebrate Our 2025 Australian Catholics Young Voices Awards Winners!

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We are pleased to announce that several of our students were successful in the 2025 Young Voices Awards. Their creativity and talent have been recognised, and we celebrate their outstanding achievements.

Join the online event to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the 2025 Australian Catholics Young Voices Awards winners.

The amazing work of our winning students will be recognised, as well as our highly commended students in each category.

Families, friends, and teachers are warmly invited to join in this special celebration.

Book your free ticket for the event at TryBooking:

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1445923

Date: Wednesday 27 August 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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WINNER Junior Digital Category- Bonnie M. - Titled Christine Mastello

 Highly Commended in the Junior Article category.

  • Evan T., 'Christian Hope'
  • Thomas P., 'Running With Hope Bernadette’s Parkrun Story'

  Highly Commended in the Junior Photography section.

  • Isabelle A., 'Women in sport'
  • Tyler T., 'Beach Of Tomorrow-Hope for the Future!'
  • Harry R., 'Preserving Our Caves for the Future Generations'
  • Emilia M., 'An Old Story'
  • Aurora L., 'The bush environment needs help'
  • Asha B., 'Paws and Reflect: Could You Be Their Hero and Only Hope?'
  • Harrison C., 'Structure'

Highly Commended in the Junior Digital category:

  • Bridget K., 'The Life Of My Refugee Grandfather’
  • Maya V., 'Minds Wide Open and Hearts of Hope'
  • Ella L., 'Faith in Focus and Hope.'
  • Phoenix D., 'Keeping The Beat'
  • Emeriss A.
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Diverse Learning Mass

You are invited to join us at Mass on Wednesday 3 September to celebrate diverse learning.  

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Term 3

Week 7: Diverse Learning Mass 5:00 pm Sacred Heart Cathedral Hamilton

Week 7: Father’s Day Liturgy 9:00 am in the COLA

Parish Bulletin: https://www.newcastlecatholic.org.au/weekly-bulletins/  

Leanne Skinner
Religious Education Coordinator