Over the last week we have had two wonderful events our school community has been involved in which have highlighted the talent, engagement and dedication of our students, staff and families and friends of the school.

On Tuesday our Primary students performed brilliantly at the St Joseph's School Arts Festival Concert. After two days of expert tutelage by tutors Dr James Cuskelly OAM, Annie Lower, Peggy Channon, Margie Buddle and Maple Egerton, the students presented a combination of instrumental, choir and musical theatre performances to an appreciative audience of families, friends, staff and invited guests including our Mayor Melissa Hamilton, Cr Sarah Deane, Cr Morwenna Harslett, Cr Russell Wantling, Mrs Samatha Wantling, Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery Director Mary Findlay, Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery Business Manager Dan McArthur, Mrs Amanda Reimers and Father Nathan Webb. Thanks to all involved for two exceptional days.

The other event was St Joseph's Parish Debutante Ball on Saturday. 30 of our Year 11 and Year 12 students evolved from shy, uncertain and, in many cases, two left footed young people into poised, beautifully presented and confident young women and men. Our thanks to Father Nathan Webb and the Parish for hosting. Well done to Deb Ball coordinator Gianna Blaxland and her many helpers for organising the event and making it such a success. Thanks also to our P&F Association volunteers who ran the bar for the evening and helped with the clean-up. It was a great night, and we are all proud of our students involved.

We are extremely grateful to all who have contributed to these events. They are both great opportunities for our students to learn and grow.