St Joseph's, situated in the harbour city of Mackay, offers children from Prep to Year 7 a Catholic Education in an innovative, progressive and holistic environment. Our enrolment for the 2011 school year is approximately 350 students. The school population come from quite diverse backgrounds and localities throughout Mackay. St Joseph's has consistently been regarded as the 'Family School' with a genuine connection made to our patron saint - St Joseph and the 'Holy Family'. We enjoy a strong partnership with the St Joseph's Parish Community. Our school attempts to nurture the development and growth of each child in an atmosphere of care and concern, whilst providing a holistic education through the delivery of a structured curriculum that is relevant and meaningful. Our school mottos are 'With Christ We Grow' and 'Aiming Higher and Achieving More'. The provision of specialist technology lessons and interactive whiteboards in all classrooms supports the integration of ICTs across the curriculum. At St Joseph's, we offer specialist HPE lessons and pride ourselves on offering many sporting opportunities to our students. Students have the chance to learn skills and participate in team competitions and carnivals including swimming, athletics, netball, touch football, hockey and rugby league. A number of cultural pursuits and extra-curricular activities are offered including Eisteddfod, Macdonald's Maths, Debating, Drama, Rock Pop Mime and School Musical. One of the highlights of a child's cultural experience at St Joseph's is the School Musical, which is held every 3 years. At St Joseph's, we are dedicated to providing dynamic peer led programs which foster the physical, mental and social wellbeing of our young people as well as our school community. Our Peer Support Program is a whole school initiative fostering a positive and safe learning environment for students and staff. From 2011, our upper school students will participate in the 'Rock and Water' program; a program that will encourage our students to deal..