St Joseph’s Catholic School, The Strand, North Ward QLD
Gender
Co-Ed
Years
K - 6
Enrolments
367
Established: 1873
Principal: Tim Ham
Address: Fryer Street, North Ward 4810
Key Information
Staff
40 Teaching
Fees
See Website (Primary)
Languages
Japanese
About our school
Welcome to St Joseph’s Catholic School, The Strand – a vibrant and nurturing learning community where every child is supported to succeed through Love, Community and Excellence.
Students enjoy a rich range of academic, sporting and cultural opportunities in an environment that encourages confidence, curiosity and growth. The school is widely recognised for its strong learning outcomes and was proudly named the top performing school in North Queensland for NAPLAN results for two consecutive years – a reflection of its commitment to high-quality teaching and student success.
Offering co-educational learning from Prep to Year 6, with a Kindergarten located on campus, families benefit from a seamless and supportive educational journey. Ideally positioned between the CBD and The Strand, the school also holds a special place in local history as the first Catholic school established in Townsville in 1873.
With a proud heritage, exceptional learning opportunities and a stunning coastal setting, St Joseph’s Catholic School, The Strand offers an inspiring place for children to grow, achieve and belong.
Principal's Message
Welcome to St Joseph’s Catholic School community in the Mary Help of Christians Parish.
It is my pleasure as principal, to welcome you to St Joseph’s Catholic School, The Strand. St Joseph’s values a strong, supportive and involved Catholic school community. We seek to create an environment where all children, staff, parents and guardians feel valued, included and engaged.
Parents and carers are the first educators of our students, and we seek to work alongside you to develop and educate the whole child socially, emotionally, academically, spiritually and physically.
St Joseph’s has a strong tradition of academic, sporting and cultural success across all year levels. We feel it is essential that every child is given the opportunity to experience success and develop their potential. St Joseph’s is a Catholic school committed to an education centered on Christ and the Gospel values. These are implicit in every aspect of school life and define our interactions with one another. Our school motto ‘Love God. Love one another’ reflects the important example of Christ as we endeavour to reach out to those in need in our community. We strive to meet all with peace and love.
It is a privilege to share with you this important time in your life and that of your child, as they begin their primary education. I look forward to working with you as we strive to provide your child with the best possible educational experiences and outcomes.
Timothy Ham
Principal
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