The teachers at St Joseph’s are committed to assisting all students to reach their academic potential through a range of academic and cultural endeavours outside of the classroom.
- Debating – students participate in enrichment days and Diocesan competitions to develop their debating skills
- Public Speaking – students participate at the school and Diocesan level to develop their speaking skills
- The Law Society of NSW Mock Trial Competition – students learn advocacy, debating, and problem-solving skills
- Creative Writing Enrichment Workshops – students learn to enhance their imagination and creativity skills through writing
- Science and Engineering Challenge – in partnership with the University of Newcastle, students develop their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) skills outside of the classroom environment
- Experiment Fest – in partnership with the University of Newcastle, HSC students improve their skills and knowledge using a hands-on approach to scientific experiments
- Forensics Workshops – students observe tests carried out in a forensic laboratory and the process of scientific evidence to solve crimes
- Drama Fest – students have a unique opportunity to develop their drama skills with other students and performers
- Bell Shakespeare Workshops – students experience the work and skills of members of this national theatre company that specialises in the works of William Shakespeare
- Onstage – students watch outstanding HSC Drama Performances live on stage
- Encore – students listen to outstanding HSC Music Performances
- Japanese Language and Cultural Immersion Days – students experience the language, food, and culture of Japan.
- ICAS Assessments – individual optional assessments for a variety of subjects across most year levels.
ASPIRE
ASPIRE is a diocesan program of excellence for students in the performing arts arena. Students audition in November each year for a place in the vocal ensemble, instrumental ensemble, drama ensemble and dance ensemble. Those who are selected attend weekly rehearsals in Semester 1 to prepare for a showcase in the Civic Theatre in Newcastle each year.
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DioSounds
DioSounds is an annual event held at the Civic Theatre. It showcases the talents of the students and programs on offer at schools throughout the diocese. Each year, approximately 100 students from St Joseph’s performing arts program are selected to perform in the showcase.
