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.
- ASPIRE - is an audition-based drama, dance, music, and creative and performing arts program that provides benchmark quality training for students from Years 5 to 11. ASPIRE provides opportunities for students with a passion for the performing arts to grow, perform and shine.
- DioSounds - is an initiative of the music teachers in the Catholic Schools of Maitland-Newcastle and showcases the incredible musical talents and skills of students across two shows at the Civic Theatre
- ICAS Assessments - individual optional assessments for a variety of subjects across most year levels.
