FAQ

We are a Catholic school and ask all students and families to support the Catholic ethos and values in which our community is grounded. We have children from diverse religious backgrounds as well as those who have no particular faith, all of which we respect, welcome and celebrate in our community.

Children start school when they are five years old.

St Josephs offers Reception to Year 7 and will accept enrolments throughout the year depending on availability.

You make an appointment and meet with the school principal and then lodge an application form.

The Reception teacher and class visit the preschool in the first few weeks of each term.
All new children who are starting school the following term are invited to attend four transition visits as a lead up to beginning school.
The first visit consists of a 2 ½ hour visit and the length of the visit gradually increases to allow the child to eventually experience of attending school for a full day.

St Joseph’s school follows recommendations from Catholic Education South Australia regarding class sizes. In Reception and Year One the maximum number of students is 25 and from Year 2 to Year 7 this number is 29.

Full summer, winter and sports uniform can be purchased from our school uniform shop. Second hand uniforms are also available. Appointments may be made through the school office.

Yes, we have a no nuts policy. No students or staff are able to bring nuts or nut products to school.