Patron Saint Joseph

St. Joseph is the patron saint of our school, and a role model in all that we do. In learning about his life and the mission entrusted to him we are able to grow in faith and love together. St. Joseph is shown to be the perfect model of Christianity through his purity of heart, patience, and fortitude.

Just like us, Joseph understood the importance of work. He was a carpenter—a builder—and probably taught Jesus his trade. Through his work, Joseph honoured the Father in heaven and continued the act of creation. He lived in dignity and was known to be a ‘just man’.

As the Bible tells us, he was chosen among all men to be the husband and protector of the Mother of Jesus Christ. To his loving care, the childhood and youth of the Redeemer of the world was entrusted and it is to his loving care that we entrust our school community: