St. Joseph's Primary School strives to be a Catholic community school that actively promotes excellence in a learning environment based on Gospel values. We endeavour to equip our students with the skills and knowledge to enjoy life, to contribute to society and to act responsibly towards other people and the school. Our Mission is to provide a quality Catholic school that enables each student to reach their full potential spiritually, academically, socially and emotionally. To achieve this, we provide a contemporary approach to teaching which recognises the pedagogical value in promoting a student centred focus that is scaffolded and supported by quality teaching practices. Our school is led by a teaching staff who continue to maintain a deep commitment to professional development and personal learning. In providing an integrated, inclusive, balanced curriculum, we promote comprehensive outcomes based on assessment and reporting strategies that have been developed to track student progress and assist in identifying those at risk. Visitors to the school often comment on the welcoming and happy 'family' atmosphere that permeates the school. St. Joseph's is surrounded by a picturesque, bush land setting on several hectares of carefully maintained park-like grounds. St. Joseph's enjoys strong links between the school and the indigenous members of the local community, links which are supported by programs that foster a deeper understanding of Aboriginal culture. We also enjoy a school population consisting of 25 different cultural heritages, and intercultural harmony and cooperation are significant features of our school ethos. St. Joseph's offers its students many creative and performing arts opportunities in the form of choirs, dance groups, whole school musical production, Kodaly Early Childhood music lessons and a newly formed ensemble music program for brass and wind instruments. Expanding the opportunities for the use of technology is a continuing school priority with funds being diverted to expand the number..