📖 Exciting news about reading at our school! 📖![]()
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We are thrilled to share that we have introduced a new whole-school reading program, Read Write Inc, to support our students in becoming confident, fluent readers and writers.![]()
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Read Write Inc is a structured, evidence-based program that explicitly teaches children how to read by linking sounds and letters, while also building strong foundations in writing, vocabulary and comprehension. This approach supports students to develop strong reading skills and a genuine love of reading.![]()
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We are really excited to be sharing this journey with our school community and working together to give every child the best possible start in their reading development 💙![]()
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More information and a tutorial video about Read Write Inc are available on our school website: www.stjmern.catholic.edu.au/learning-teaching/rwi/ ![]()
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We encourage families to take a look and learn more about how the program works and how you can support your child at home.![]()
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Thank you for your continued support and for the amazing work of our staff. We can’t wait to see our students grow and flourish as readers 📚
Last Friday, our school community came together for our Opening School Mass, a beautiful and prayerful celebration shared with our students and staff. Our students demonstrated reverence and respect throughout the liturgy, listening attentively, participating thoughtfully and reflecting the values at the heart of our Catholic community 💛✝️![]()
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We extend our sincere thanks to Fr Hien for celebrating Mass with us and for his continued support of our school. We feel truly blessed to begin the year united in faith, hope and gratitude, as we look forward to a year of learning, growth and shared moments together as a school family 🙏✨
🎉 Meet Our School Captains! 🎉![]()
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We are so proud to introduce our School Captains for this year – wonderful role models who show leadership, responsibility and care for our school community.![]()
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They are ready to lead with confidence, kindness and a strong sense of service, and we can’t wait to see the positive impact they will make throughout the year.![]()
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👀 Stay tuned as we continue to share more videos introducing the rest of our amazing Student Leadership Team!
Nothing beats a jump, jump, jump, jump back to school! 😄🙌![]()
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Our once-quiet spaces are filled again with energy, laughter and lots of jumping feet as our students return for a brand new school year. 🎒✨ Seeing them bring our school to life reminds us that nothing truly beats being back together.![]()
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Here’s to fresh starts, full hearts and a year ahead filled with learning, friendship and fun! 💛📚
✨ Welcome To St Joseph's Mernda ✨![]()
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Whether you're brand new to our school or coming back for another amazing year, our staff warmly welcome all students and families to the beginning of a new school year 📚. We look forward to working in partnership with you to support each child’s learning, growth and wellbeing throughout the year ahead 🤝.![]()
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As a team, we are committed to creating a positive, nurturing and engaging learning environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential 🌱. We are excited for the opportunities this year will bring and look forward to a successful and rewarding year together ✏️✨.![]()
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See you tomorrow!