Welcome to Open Houses 2026. Open Houses has been meticulously honed over 47 years, and we feel a deep responsibility to carry that tradition forward. In many ways, we are simply the custodians of this very special day. This event is powered by an extraordinarily talented and generous parent community. Your bus driver today may well be a pilot. The person politely asking you to mind the step might be an engineer, and your sandwiches, possibly made by an investment banker. But today, they are volunteers, here for you. While fundraising is, of course, the ultimate goal, our volunteer team is equally invested in the experience of the day itself. We have a genuine care for our guests and want everyone who joins us to feel welcomed and to leave having had a truly enjoyable day. We work within the limits of what a volunteer team can achieve, but like the children at St Joseph’s we have worked together to help each other succeed and do our best to make each year an event to be remembered. To Sharon, our principal, and the incredible teachers and staff of St Joseph’s, thank you. Your dedication to our very lucky children inspires us as parents to support the school as wholeheartedly as we can. To the homeowners of our extraordinary properties, thank you for putting your trust in us and opening your homes so graciously. Inviting hundreds of guests into your private spaces is no small gesture, and without your goodwill this event simply would not be possible. To the many businesses who support us through sponsorship and donations, we thank you for your generosity, which is the backbone of this event. And finally, to you, our guests, many of whom have been joining us for years and travelling from across Victoria and even Australia to attend, thank you. Your support makes a tangible difference to our school. The new Junior playground stands as joyful evidence of what this day can achieve. If you are feeling energetic, you might even like to test the monkey bars. They are, after all, here because of you. We hope you enjoy the day that our volunteer army has created, and we look forward to welcoming you back in 2027. Jess Pattison Open Houses Coordinator Mum to Mac (G5), Stevie (G3) & Paige (Prep) Thank you from the Open Houses Coordinator
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