General Employee – School Administrative Services Senior School Support Officer

St Joseph's is a Catholic primary school in the town Leeton, New South Wales. It provides education from Kindergarten through to Year 6 to around 260 students. The school was originally opened in 1917 by three Sisters from the Black Josephite Order. Now it is run by lay staff whose experience is varied, with a mix of teachers who are new to the profession and teachers that have been teaching for decades.

Headteacher

Mary-Jane Simms

Facilities

St Joseph's Primary’s school grounds is made up of five building blocks, a covered outdoor area and playground. There are also dedicated rooms for music and Italian classes.

The school also has a 'learning village' which includes a library, drama and visual arts spaces, and five general learning spaces.

Curriculum

St Joseph's Primary has daily Religious Education lessons based on the 'Sharing Our Story' syllabus chosen by the Wagga Wagga Diocese. This curriculum is reinforced by daily prayers, liturgy, sacramental programmes, and monthly Sunday masses.In addition to the required Key Learning Areas, St Joseph’s Primary also has weekly lessons in information technology, music and Italian.

School ethos

St Joseph’s Primary’s mission and vision statement covers five areas: Faith fostered through Religious Education and collaborating with the local Parish, Learning for both students through classes and staff in the form of professional development, Care based on strong communication and mutual respect, Service by providing a safe and positive school environment, and Stewardship founded in ecological and ethical decision-making.