Welcome to our mid-term newsletter!
This term has already been filled with a variety of exciting events—and there’s still plenty more to come as we approach the end of Term 2 and the halfway point of our school year.

A Warm Welcome to New Families
We’re delighted to welcome new families into our St Joey’s community. We hope you’re settling in well and encourage you to reach out if you have any questions. Our school continues to grow, and we’re excited to get to know all the new faces joining us.

Looking Ahead: The Future of Education
This week, I had the opportunity to attend the Senior Leaders Conference in Cairns, where we explored the future direction of education across our united Catholic schools. We asked ourselves:

• What will education look like in 10 years?
• How do we prepare our students today for a future that is constantly evolving?
• Are we courageous enough to embrace innovation and make some changes?

I believe we are courageous and must listen to the voices of our students to know what it is they need for their future.

Each generation faces unique challenges, and it’s our responsibility as educators to prepare students for a future we can’t fully predict. What practices still serve us well—and what needs to evolve? As a principal in Weipa, I value the autonomy we must have to shape our school’s direction, while also working within the broader system that supports and guides us.

Your Voice Matters
As parents, you are your child’s first educators, and we deeply value your views and input. We strive to capture your feedback to make meaningful improvements. One of the most effective ways you can help us is by completing the surveys we send out throughout the year.

We understand that survey fatigue is real—but your voice truly matters. The more feedback survey results we receive, the more accurately we can reflect the needs of our community and make genuine changes that benefit your child’s education.

On the 26^th May, parents, staff and students in Yrs 5 and 6, will receive an email with full details and instructions for the completion of the annual feedback survey, including a personal link to the survey. Students will complete the survey at school with their class teacher.

The Feedback Survey is an important tool in providing information and data which assists in determining and refining all aspects of our operations and offerings at both the school and system levels.

The survey results also inform our annual government reporting. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts—we’re listening.

Have a great weekend,

Kath Porter