St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is nestled in a picturesque bush setting in Yarra Junction. The school, established in 1958, has a proud history of providing quality Catholic education in the Upper Yarra Valley. As part the of Parish of Sacred Heart Upper Yarra Valley, we provide an environment that follows the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of care, responsibility, respect, justice, collaboration and learning are evident in all aspects of our school life. Although a relatively small school, we are proud of the comprehensive, exciting and challenging curriculum that we provide to cater for the needs of all students. As well as providing proven literacy, numeracy and inquiry-based programs, the school also offers excellent sporting, visual and performing arts experiences. The school community aspires to excellence and values the development of the whole person. We pride ourselves as being a warm, welcoming and friendly community, inclusive of everyone. Partnerships between school, home and the wider community are greatly valued. We encourage participation and invite families to be actively involved in the school and parish community.