Key Information
Staff
19 Teaching
10 Non Teaching
Fees
See Website (Primary)
Languages
Italian
About our school
St Joseph’s School Sorrento has served the needs of the Southern Peninsula since 1932. In the early days the school attendance was less than 50, with a staff of two nuns. Lay principals have been leading the school since 1984 after 51 years of the school being served by the Sisters of Mercy.
The school’s architecture is a federation style and sits comfortably in the local environment. In recent years the school has undergone extensive renovations, including; contemporary, flexible learning spaces, a refurbished Library and Art Room as well as extensive playground upgrades. The school has its own swimming pool, sharing the facilities with Sorrento Primary. The school has a private bus service and access to before and after school care.
The school enrolment has an enrolment of 139 students. The school structure consists of one Prep, two 1/2 classes, two 3/4 classes and two 5/6 classes.
Specialist classes are offered in the areas of, Visual and Performing Arts, Italian, Physical Education, Science and Sustainability.
Principal's Message
St Joseph’s is recognised as a place of quality teaching and learning, with a strong community spirit.
It is a school with an innovative and dedicated staff who have a commitment, and whole school approach to transforming pedagogy and building a rigorous curriculum that prepares our students for life-long learning. We strive to give our students a deep sense of connectedness to the local and global worlds in which they live.
St Joseph’s school is a place where we challenge ourselves and others, and communicate our optimism and confidence in the potential of our students. We have a dynamic, supportive and safe work environment, which inspires a climate of mutual respect, collegiality, trust and support.
Quick Facts
Our Facilities Include:
- Four Contemporary Learning Spaces accommodating Prep to Year 6
- A refurbished Art Room
- A refurbished Library
- Administration Block, including Sick Bay/First Aid
- Parish Hall
- Basketball and Netball Courts
- Top Oval and Running Track
- Swimming Pool
- Gardens – Sustainable Vegetable Gardens, Bible Garden, Indigenous Local Plant Gardens
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