About
Our School

Overview

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 176 students. The school structure consists of one Prep, two 1/2 classes, two 3/4 classes and two 5/6 classes.

Specialist classes were offered in the areas of, Visual and Performing Arts, Italian, Physical Education and Sustainability.

Lunchtime and Extra Curricula activities included; Dance, Master Art Classes, Robotics, Garden Club, Dance Sustainability activities and Sports activities led by senior students. The students have an active voice with representatives from each of the classes on the Student Action Council. The school has a very active parent body. They are an integral part of the school life. Activities include; fundraising, social events for parents and students, classroom helpers, swimming and sports assistance, beach and boat days, involvement in excursions and school camps, morning teas and special food days.

Facilities

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