St Joseph's is a small Catholic primary school with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Students come from the surrounding areas of Trafalgar, Willow Grove, Yarragon and Thorpdale. The School was established in 1930 by the Sisters of St Joseph and maintains a strong commitment to nurture in students the capacity and desire to respond to the needs of our time with faith and courage. At St. Joseph's we believe that every child is unique and every child has potential. These two beliefs underpin all that we do with every child given the opportunity to grow and develop academically, socially, physically and spiritually. The school offers a comprehensive, innovative curriculum which is aimed at bringing out the best in every learner. The school has a wonderful community spirit that fosters a strong sense of belonging. Christian values such as self-discipline, respect for one another, responsibility and tolerance are actively taught and promoted so that each learner progressively moves to independent self-management. The school has spacious grounds, as well as two large adventure playgrounds. The administration area has recently been refurbished and a new state-of-the-art resource centre encompassing the library and technology centre was completed this year.