2025 Week 10 Term 3
Wow, Wow, Wow
What an incredible day for our Once Upon a Dance Showcase! The energy and excitement were truly infectious as we celebrated the hard work and passion of our talented dancers. It was a day which perfectly captured our vibrant community spirit, with so many families coming together to support and cheer for every single performance. Seeing so many parents and family members not just in the audience, but also helping with costumes, dinner and all the little details which make an event like this possible, was a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we work as one. The love and encouragement in the room were palpable, creating a warm, supportive atmosphere where every child felt like a star. Thank you for making the showcase a truly unforgettable and magical experience for our dancers.
As Term 3 draws to a close, I wish to celebrate a Term of incredible achievement and community spirit. It has been a busy and rewarding Term, packed with highlights.
We saw wonderful creativity and a love of reading during our vibrant Book Week Parade, and fantastic sportsmanship was on full display at our Athletics Carnival. It was also a pleasure to connect with so many families at our successful Father's Day Stall. We thank our amazing Parent Community Forum and parent volunteers for making these events happen.
A huge thank you to all students for their hard work and to our dedicated staff for their guidance and support. This Term's success is truly a whole-school effort.
Congratulations to Our Confirmation Candidates
We warmly congratulate Tallis, Bronte, Oliver, Levi, Marcus, Layla, Eli, Demi, Benjamin, Vincent, Montana, Michael, Melody, Madeline, Elone, Angus and Harper who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday 19 September 2025. A very special milestone in their faith journey. We are proud of their commitment and preparation. May the gifts of the Holy Spirit continue to guide and strengthen them within their lives.













Socktober 2025 – Coming Soon!
Get your crazy socks ready! This October, our school will be taking part in Socktober to support Catholic Mission. Students will have the chance to show off their brightest, boldest socks while helping raise funds and awareness for children and families in need around the world.
On Thursday 23 October 2025, students are invited to wear their craziest socks with their full school uniform and bring along a gold coin donation. Socktober activities will also run throughout the week, giving everyone lots of opportunities to get involved and make a difference.
Strong Spirit Workshop
'Strong Spirit' Port Macquarie recently partnered with our Year 3 - Year 6 students and Aunty Miranda for a vibrant workshop on designing and painting emu eggs.
Throughout the session, students enthusiastically learned to say their names and some words in Gathang (Birpai) language, deepening their cultural connection. The workshop was an engaging, hands-on experience which celebrated creativity and Indigenous heritage, with students fully immersed and inspired. Strong Spirit’s commitment to fostering cultural understanding through art truly shone through.
Have a look at the photo gallery of the students' painted emu eggs.




















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Upcoming Dates
Term 4
Term 4 Week 1 |
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Monday, October 13, 2025 | Pupil Free Day - Staff Professional Development |
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | Parent Community Forum Meeting 6 PM |
Term 4 Week 2 |
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | Exuro Youth Hub |
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | Pre Lit |
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | Socktober Liturgy |
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | Socktober |
Friday, October 24, 2025 | World Teachers Day |
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | Children's Liturgy Whole School October 2025 Presentation of Year 5 Leaders |
Term 4 Week 3 |
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Monday, October 27, 2025 | Zone Summer Sports - Basketball/Tennis - Port Macquarie |
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | Pre Lit |
Friday, October 31, 2025 | Mini Market |
Term 4 Week 4 |
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Monday, November 3, 2025 | Zone Summer Sports - Touch/Cricket/Softball - Kempsey ( Back Up 10/11) |
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | Pre Lit |
Friday, November 7, 2025 | Whole School Assembly - Stage 1 Hosting |
Term 4 Week 5 |
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Monday, November 10, 2025 | Year 5 Leadership Interviews begin |
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | Remembrance Day Service |
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | Pre Lit |
Friday, November 14, 2025 | Lemonade Day |
Term 4 Week 6 |
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Monday, November 17, 2025 | Year 5 Leadership Interviews continue |
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | Pre Lit |
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | Parent Community Forum Meeting 6 PM |
Children's Liturgy - Christ the King | |
Term 4 Week 7 |
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Monday, November 24, 2025 | School Captain 2026 Speeches |
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | Dio Summer Sports- Basketball/Tennis - Lismore (Back Up - 2/12) |
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | Ministry Leaders 2026 Speeches |
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | Pre Lit |
Thursday, November 27, 2025 | Dio Summer Sports - Touch - Lismore (Back Up - 4/12) |
Friday, November 28, 2025 | Dio Summer Sports - Cricket/Softball - Lismore (Back Up - 5/12) |
Friday, November 28, 2025 | Whole School Assembly - Kinder Hosting |
Term 4 Week 8 |
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | House Captain 2026 Speeches |
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Pre Lit |
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Kindergarten Graduation Assembly |
Term 4 Week 9 |
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | Joey's Juniors Session 1 (Group A)& (Group B) |
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | Kinder 2026 Parent Session 1 (Group A) & (Group B) |
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | Swimming Carnival |
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | Joey's Juniors - All Students |
Friday, December 12, 2025 | End of Year Mass Friday 12 |
Friday, December 12, 2025 | Reports go home |
Term 4 Week 10 |
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Monday, December 15, 2025 | Year 6 Fun Day |
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | Graduation Mass Tuesday 16 December 2026 5:30 pm |
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | Step Up Day |
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | Whole School Reward Day |
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | Last Day of Term 4 |
Thursday, December 18, 2025 | Staff Professional Development |
Friday, December 19, 2025 | Staff Professional Development |
2026 Term Dates
Term 1
Year 1 - Year 6
Monday, 2 February to Thursday, 2 April
Kindergarten
Tuesday, 3 February to Thursday, 2 April
Term 2
Kindergarten - Year 6
Monday, 20 April to Friday, 3 July
Term 3
Kindergarten - Year 6
Monday, 20 July to Friday, 25 September
Term 4
Kindergarten - Year 6
Monday, 12 October to Thursday, 17 December
Please note these dates do not include Staff Development Days (Pupil Free Days). These will be communicated ASAP.
Share Your Skills, Shape Our Future
Here at St Joseph's Primary Wauchope, we believe one of our greatest resources is you – our incredible community of parents, guardians, and neighbours. We know our community is bursting with diverse skills, hidden talents, and real-world experience, and we would love to bring that wisdom into our school.
Do you have a passion or a professional skill you'd be willing to share at our school? It could be anything!
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Creative Arts: Painting, graphic design, playing an instrument, and photography.
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Practical Skills: Gardening, cooking, sewing, woodworking, coding.
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Professional Life: Public speaking, budgeting, running a small business, and first aid.
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Cultural Knowledge: Speaking another language, sharing cultural traditions or stories.
Sharing your skills could be as simple as a 20-minute talk to a class, running a small group workshop, or helping with a specific school project. Your involvement, no matter how big or small, provides our students with invaluable real-world learning and strengthens the bond between our school and our community.
Ready to share?
Please take a moment to fill out our short online form to let us know what skills you might be willing to share. This isn't a firm commitment, but rather a "skills bank" we can draw upon when opportunities arise.
To complete the form, click here
Class Representatives
This Term, our class representatives have done a wonderful job gathering important student feedback and opinions. They have been a fantastic link between students and the school community, helping to share ideas and make sure everyone's voice is heard.
A big thank you to all our representatives for their hard work and dedication. We truly appreciate the positive impact you have made to our school community.
We are excited to introduce our new Class Representatives for Term 4, they will be presented their badges at Assembly on Tuesday 14 October 2025 - 8.55 am.