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On Wednesday 13th April 2022, the St Joseph’s School community warmly welcomed special guests to the Official Blessing & Opening of the purpose built Years 7-9 learning space, the Tenison Woods Centre. Bishop Karol Kulczycki, Bishop of the Diocese of Port Pirie led the gathering in Liturgy before officially blessing the new building. Ms Nichii Mardon, Director of the Catholic Education Diocese of Port Pirie spoke to the community about the wonderful and important addition of a Catholic Secondary Education in Peterborough before joining Bishop Karol to unveil the plaque to commemorate this momentous occasion.

Guests included Sr Chris Schwerdt representing the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, along with Sr Anne Leesue (former student 1948-1955 & Principal 1978), Mayor Ruth Whittle, Catholic Education South Australia staff from both Adelaide and Port Pirie all of whom had been involved in the development project in some way, shape or form. Parents, Friends and Parishioners were also in attendance for a beautiful afternoon of sunshine and celebration. There were also apologies acknowledged on the day as Covid interrupted plans for some.

Professor Denis Ralph, Chair of the South Australian Commission for Catholic Schools, was unfortunately unable to attend. He was most disappointed that he couldn’t be there for this special occasion and plans to visit sometime soon to see the building and meet with the students and staff. Professor Ralph along with SACCS played a very important role in approving this project and supporting our school to continue our important mission of Catholic education in Secondary year levels.

Guests were treated to a delicious gourmet lunch, catered by the talented ladies at Gumview Gourmet. We had custom made biscuits created to commemorate the event and give guests as a gift, these were made by another very talented lady at Cakes by Zoe and were fantastic!

A very special day, and a wonderful way to end Term 1.

We are very excited and passionate about our Secondary offering at St Joseph’s and look forward with great anticipation into the future for all that is to come!

Rebecca Fahey
Principal