My name is Joe "Mr Simmons" and I am really excited to have been given an opportunity to join the teaching staff at St Josephs. After living in small towns most of my life, I am really excited to see Weipa and get to know the community. I grew up in the small towns of Goondiwindi and Childers, completing my Teaching degree at Bundaberg CQU. I moved up to North Queensland, lived in Townsville and have been teaching in the Burdekin shire for the last 18 months. 

I have had considerable experience teaching Grade 6 but have also worked across the spread of the other grades of Primary School as well. 

My hobbies include riding motorcycles, a bit of bushwalking (some might call it getting lost) and at times having a fossick for agates and other stones. I hear there's never been a better time to get right into fishing in Weipa! 

I am beyond excited to learn as much as possible about this beautiful part of the world, and if you see me out around town or at school, please don't hesitate to say hello. 

Thanks for your time, 

Joe Simmons