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Dear Families of St. Joseph’s School, I want to share a short hello and introduce myself as the soon to be principal of our St. Joseph’s School. My name is Glen Palahicky and my ethnic roots are Irish-Ukrainian: hence my love of perogies and potato chips! I am the youngest of five and grew up […]

We are very grateful to Mrs. Danielle Ramos, from RISE Behaviour Services, who gave a Parent Support Group sponsored Parent Education Night on the topic of Neurodiversity and Inclusion. Danielle’s presentation included an explanation of neurodiversity which includes, but is not limited to ADHD, Down Syndrome, Autism, learning disabilities and behaviours associated with bipolar, obsessive-compulsive

All of our St. Joseph’s dancers will be performing at the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival on  April 24th at the School Dance Section of the Festival. Parents are encouraged to come watch them perform.  The festival will be held at the UVIC Farquhar Auditorium. You may purchase tickets in advance at the Farquhar Auditorium

Tickets are now on sale for the Showcase Concert at the UVic Farquhar Auditorium for the evening of April 16. The Annual Showcase Concert features our best talent from St. Joseph’s, St. Patrick’s and St. Andrew’s. Please use the link below to get the best seats. See you there! https://tickets.uvic.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent3284.html

The entire St. Joseph Elementary community is invited to participate in a contest to win special grand prizes for selling the most show tickets to our Cats Musical Production! Here’s how to make sure your sales are counted:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-jos-cats-young-actors-edition-tickets-795499840437 The grand prize winners will be announced on March 11, 2024. Good luck everyone and enjoy

St. Joseph’s School celebrates Pink Shirt Day on February 28th. Students are invited to wear a pink shirt with their uniform on this day.

Visit the link to complete your Re-Registration for the 2024-2025 school year. https://forms.gle/Lj9zxXgiRv1ZvJ8w7  Deadline for completion is February 29th, 2024.  Registrations received after this date will be subject to a $50 last fee and acceptance for the coming school year cannot be guaranteed. Re-Registration forms are also available in the office. 2024-2025 tuition rates can

TICKETS Get tickets at the school office or on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-jos-cats-young-actors-edition-tickets-795499840437 KEEPSAKE PROGRAM WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT Use this link to submit a message to celebrate and encourage members of the Cats Cast & Crew: https://forms.gle/bNuA6ERpwhE4FnGEA SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Your business can share the spotlight. View sponsorship opportunities, here: http://bit.ly/4bu3uDN. Get involved by emailing sjsponsorships@gmail.com. All ticket, donation, and sponsorship proceeds

The 2024 Easter Purdy’s Chocolates fundraiser is on. It is time to order your Easter chocolates.  Every order counts.  The profits from this fundraiser go directly to the PSG and then to our children and the school.  Order your chocolates any time from now to March 02, 2024 by using the following link: Customer number: 5406.  https://fundraising.purdys.com/1593358-115516 Direct

Students in Gr. 1C have just completed a study on penguins which culminated with each student creating a penguin igloo project. Much was learned and much fun was had.