“The Truth will set you free”
30th January 2015
Term 1, Week 1
22nd March February
P.O. Box 231, College Drive PORT MACQUARIE 2444 Ph: 02 5525 4100 P.O. Fax: Box 02 5525 2314199 www.sapss.nsw.edu.au College Drive 2013
PORT MACQUARIE 2444 4th Sunday (Year B) Ph: 02 5525 4100 St. Agnes’ Port Macquarie What’s on Week 9Our Lady of Lourdes Wauchope Fax: 02 5525 4199 Term 1 2013 Saturday Vigil – 6.00pm and Sunday Saturday Vigil – 6.00pm 7.30am www.sapss.nsw.edu.au Sunday – 7.30am, 9.00am & 5.00pm Long Flat – 9.30am 2nd & 4th Sunday “The Truth will set you free” Kendall – 9.00am Mass (1st Saturday month 10.00am Mass Comboyne) Telegraph Point – Thursday Night 6.00pm Beechwood – 9.30am 1st & 3rd Sunday Lake Cathie – Sunday 8.00am Laurieton – Saturday Vigil 5.30pm, Sunday – 7.30am Sunday Mass Times:
What’s on Term 1, Week 2 MONDAY, 2nd February (Day 6)
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Year 7 and New Students Photos in Hall P1&2 SAPSS Jazz Band in Performing Arts Centre 4.00pm-5.30pm Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.30pm
TUESDAY, 3rd February (Day 7)
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Year 11 Information Night in Hall 6.00pm Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm
WEDNESDAY, 4th February (Day 8)
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College Assembly Regional Jazz Band in Performing Arts Centre 7.45am – 8.45am SAPSS Drumline 3.30pm-5.30pm in Performing Arts Centre Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.30pm
THURSDAY, 5th February (Day 9)
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Saxaphone Ensemble in PAC 8.00am – 8.45am Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm SAPSS Concert Band at MacKillop College (St Paul’s Campus) 3.45pm – 5.00pm
FRIDAY, 6th February (Day 10)
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Concert Band 7.45am-8.45am in Performing Arts Centre Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.00pm
DATES TO REMEMBER: Monday 9th February Tuesday 10th February Wednesday 11th February Thursday 12th February Wednesday 18th February Wednesday 18th February Thursday 19th February Monday 23rd February Wednesday 25th February
Swimming Carnival Year 12 University Roadshow Bravissimo at Glasshouse Year 11 & 12 On Stage Drama Excursion to Sydney Year 10 Parent/Student Night Year 8&9 New Student Morning Tea Year 10&11 New Student Morning Tea Year 7 Parent/Teacher Meet and Greet Inaugural Mass
For all the latest news, click the link below to visit St Joseph’s Regional Website http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE On behalf of the staff of St Joseph’s Regional College I wish to extend to all families a very warm welcome back to the 2015 school year. People of Commitment Our College theme this year is commitment. As you know each year we choose a word that reflects what we value and believe to be important in our College community. Commitment is a powerful word…. A word that leads to action. We all have commitments we have made in our marriages, relationships, in our families, in the community, in our jobs. What we are committed to as a College community is reflected in our College prayer and Christ centred Learning statement. As a College community, we are committed to striving for academic excellence as is any school but we are committed to more than that. At the heart of our community is our commitment in passing on the gospel values through our relationships and interactions with students, parents and colleagues. By relating according to the Gospel values we proclaim, this year we want to make a special effort to incorporate the key words of this statement into the language we use with our students. Firstly we have the 4 high order proficiency words of thinking critically and creatively, communication and collaboration (4 c’s) combined key aspects of growth in character; relationships, respect, resilience and responsibility (4 r’s). This year it is our intention to embed these words into the language we use with students.
Staff New to St Joseph’s Regional I would like to extend a special welcome to Mr Tim McCosker who recently has been appointed to the position of Assistant Principal (Administration and Curriculum) at St Joseph's Regional College. We are exceptionally lucky to have Tim join our Leadership Team during a time of growth at the College during a time where our student population has now exceeded 1190 students. Tim comes to us with a wealth of experience in a variety of domains as a highly effective Campus Principal and educator and leader previously at MacKillop Senior College. No doubt, Tim, in unison with Cath Eichmann (Assistant Principal - Pastoral and Staff) will play pivotal roles in our ongoing formation as a College which enables students to achieve academic excellence and, indeed, encourages them to persevere to become the best young people they can possibly be.
This year we welcome to our College, Amanda Cassegrain (French & HSIE), Thomas Inatey (French & HSIE), Norman Kobelke (Science), Heidi O’Reilly (English), Ben Kelly (TAS), Cameron McKee (Learning Enrichment / English), Carla Taggart (PDHPE), Jason Bryant (Teachers Assistant) Adrian Daley (Indigenous Education Worker), John & Mardi Ryan (Maintenance). Dino DiBona (Mathematics), Catherine Morton (TAS), Mark Robertson (TAS), Laura Gilbert (PDHPE & Science), Renee Jackson (Religious Education).
Absent from photo: Dino DiBona
We also welcome back Dan McLachlan (Mathematics) who returns to his full time position and Heidi Flanagan (Year 11 Leader of Pastoral Care) who returns from maternity leave, we wish you well in your respective roles.
New Teaching Staff Profiles Amanda Cassegrain Amanda will be teaching French and HSIE. Amanda graduated from University of New England with a Graduate Diploma in Education (History/Modern History Business Studies/Commerce) and a Graduate Certificate in Arts (French). Amanda developed her French language skills through formal studies in secondary school with Alliance Francaise in Dubai and Noumea. Thomas Inatey Thomas has relocated from Bathurst. He has a degree in French and History, a Masters degree in Special Education and graduate diplomas in French Language and Culture. Thomas has previously taught at Scots School and St Stanislaus’ College in Bathurst. Thomas will be teaching French and HSIE. Norman Kobelke Norman relocates from Sydney where he was Head of Science at Northern Beaches Christian School. Norman has extensive experience teaching Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture and Biology. He also was involved in the development and implementation of the use of ICT for innovation and improved pedagogy, the development of collaborative teaching and the development of project based learning. Norman will be teaching science. Heidi O’Reilly Heidi has been appointed to the English faculty. Heidi completed her Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (secondary) combined degree English and HSIE at Southern Cross University. In 2014 Heidi has been a casual teacher at St Paul’s Kempsey and St Joseph’s Regional College. Ben Kelly Ben graduated from Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Education – Technology and Applied Studies. Ben has worked as a casual at Newman Senior College and St Joseph’s Regional College in 2014. He is a qualified chef who brings with him 15 years of industry experience. Ben will be teaching Food Technology in 2015. Cameron McKee Cameron will be working in the area of Learning Enrichment He will be involved with students of Special Needs. Cameron graduated with a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching from The University of Newcastle. Cameron brings experience in working with students with additional needs as well as oneon-one individual education planning for students who have had to participate in distance education due to their individual needs. Cameron has a passion for students reading and literacy skills. Carla Taggart Carla graduated with a Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Health and Physical Education from University of Newcastle. She also holds Certificate 3 & 4 in Personal Training and Fitness. Carla has been a regular casual at St Joseph’s Regional College over the past 3 years. Carla will be working in the PD/H/PE. Jason Bryant Jason commences at the Regional College as a Teacher’s Assistant. He brings with him experience and holds a Trade Certificate in Automotive, has worked with young people in the NSW Police Force, and more recently worked in the area of WH&S and Fitness Instructing. Adrian Daley Adrian has been appointed to the position of part time Indigenous Education Worker in 2015. Adrian brings with him a wealth of experience in previous employment in liaison with schools and has strong links with our local indigenous community. John & Mardi Ryan John & Mardi commenced at St Joseph’s Regional College in Term 3 2014 within the maintenance team. They both come with extensive experience in commercial cleaning, gardening and general maintenance owning their own cleaning and handyman business in Port Macquarie.
Dino DiBona Dino Dibona transferred from Mackillop Senior College where he taught all levels of mathematics. He has a B.A Ed degree with over 20 years of teaching experience. He will be teaching 7-10 mathematics at Saint Joseph's Regional for the 2014 school year. He has a keen interest in aviation and holds a Pilot’s licence. Catherine Morton Catherine was originally from Newcastle and taught Food and Textiles Technology in Canberra. She spent 16 years in Port Macquarie where she started casual teaching at St Joseph’s Regional College. Catherine spent the last nine years teaching Textiles and Design and Community and Family Studies at MacKillop Senior College Mark Robertson Mark has a Bachelor of Education in Technology and Applied studies and Computing. He taught at St Pius X College, Chatswood and St Augustine’s College, Sydney for 16 years before moving to Port Macquarie to take teaching positions at St Paul’s High school. At St Paul’s Mark held teaching positions in TAS and Marine and Aquaculture for 3 years. Mark is looking forward to teaching here at St Joseph’s Regional College. Laura Gilbert Laura grew up in the local area and was educated in the Catholic School system in Port Macquarie. She Graduated from Griffith University on the Gold Coast with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education. Laura has been teaching in the PE and Science departments at St. Paul's High School for the past three years. Renee Jackson Renee Jackson is beginning a 12 month contract at St Joseph's Regional College in the Religious Education faculty. Renee joins us from Mackillop College's, St. Paul's campus where she taught English and Religious Education last year. Prior to moving to Port Macquarie, Renee grew up and went to high school in Evans Head and completed her Bachelor of Arts and Education at Southern Cross University, Lismore. Now in her second year of teaching, Renee has begun a post-graduate degree of Masters in Theology through the Broken Bay Institute. Renee is very excited to commence her appointment here at St Joseph’s Regional College. Trainee Staff In addition, St Joseph’s Regional College welcome six trainees to the staff this year. These enthusiastic young people having completed their Higher School Certificate in 2014. Welcome and congratulations to: Matthew Chapman - ICT Brooke Sheldon – Creative Arts Shannon Murray – Hospitality Shaun Hinton – PD/H/PE & Sports Brock Longworth - Technical & Applied Science Jordan Hodge – Youth Ministry Officer We are very humbled to be given the opportunity to serve this wonderful group of people who have the very best intentions for your sons’ and daughters’ futures. We look forward to meeting with parents of Year 11 students on our upcoming Information Evening next Tuesday, 3rd February commencing at 6.00pm and concluding at 7.00pm. God Bless Jim Dempsey Principal
PARISH ADMINISTRATION MESSAGE Welcome back to the 2015 School Year I would just like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a ‘smooth’ start to the year. Hopefully by the time you read this, books, stationery, uniforms, shoes, I.T. requirements etc, are all sorted for the commencement of another year. It is a privilege to work in this new position of Coordinating Executive Officer for St Agnes’ Parish. Whilst I am not a big one on titles, the key word in the title is ‘coordinating’. My role is to coordinate the educational endeavour of the Parish to ensure that our six schools are all working together to achieve common goals. The other important aspect of the position is to strengthen the links between the schools and the Parish. The Catholic school contributes significantly to the Church’s mission to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. The Catholic school offers the Catholic community and indeed the people of Australia, an educational formation for the full development of young people – intellectually, spiritually, physically, morally and emotionally. This is done in partnership with parents and carers. A warm welcome to all the new families commencing in Parish schools this year and of course to the 47 new members of staff. Welcome back to Karen Robson, Assistant Principal at St Peter’s and to Anne O’Brien, the new Principal of the combined St Paul’s and MacKillop Senior College, now known as MacKillop College. I look forward to working with all of the Parish school communities in 2015. Best wishes John McQueen Coordinating Executive Officer (Parish Education)
YEAR 11 INFORMATION NIGHT On Tuesday, 2nd February (Week2) all Year 11 students and their parents are required to attend the Year 11 Information Night held in the College hall. The evening will commence at 6pm and should be finished by 7.00pm. The College Assessment Handbook, which contains an outline of assessment tasks for Year 11 and College assessment policies, will be distributed to all families. We look forward to seeing you there. Ms Heidi Flanagan Leader of Pastoral Care- Year 11
LOCKERS Lockers are currently being allocated to Year Seven students who have requested one. If your child requires a locker but has not yet requested one please send in a note to the office stating such. This year the College has purchased combination locks, which will remain the property of the College and must be returned at the end of the year. Students are not permitted to use their own locks, they must use the College allocated lock. All lock combinations are recorded against a locker number. Locker hire for the year is $20.00, which will be billed to your account once your child has been allocated a locker. This fee includes locker hire & use of the lock for the school year. Allocation of lockers to all other year groups will take place over next coming weeks. Students will be advised through morning notices and also via announcements during recess and lunch times. If a student requires a locker for medical reasons, please contact Mrs Lisa Bulley in the College office to make immediate arrangements for a locker.
UNIFORM 2015 REMINDERS As many students have outgrown their uniforms, we wish to remind parents and students that our uniform requirements are clearly outlined on our College website. To avoid issues, please note the following reminders: School Shoes - Many parents will need to purchase new school shoes for their sons and daughters. Please remember that the College requires these to be plain black, polishable lace-up ALL leather shoes. (No high tops, boots or ripple soles, skate type shoes or logos. No buckle shoes or open top shoes. Heels should not be more than 2.5cm.) Sport shoes must be proper sports shoes. School shoes are not to be worn as part of the sports uniform. Please note images of a selection of correct and incorrect shoes can be found on the College website under ‘Quick Links”. Please be aware Nike and Converse school shoes are not permitted as they have rubber toes and ARE NOT all leather. Girls Skirts- Skirts MUST be KNEE-LENGTH. Piercing and Hair Styles and Colour- Some students choose to have piercings and variation to hair colour and styles in the holidays. A reminder that these must comply with College rules when students return in 2015. Please note: Band-Aids are not permitted to be worn to cover new piercings. Cath Eichmann Assistant Principal – Pastoral and Staff STUDENT'S LEAVING SCHOOL SICK and MOBILE PHONE USE Just a reminder that students in Years 7-10 are not permitted to use their mobile phone between the hours of 8.15am-3.15pm. The College rules clearly state this and it is College policy that students using the mobile will have it confiscated until parents can pick it up and the student will be given an afternoon detention.
We have an increasing incidence of student's phoning parents to pick them up sick, without going through the correct channels of going to the front office where an office staff member or teacher will contact the parents, or allow a student to phone home using a College phone. If your child does contact you from a mobile phone we would ask that you contact the front office prior to coming out to the College in order to avoid an uncomfortable situation for all concerned, and detentions having to be issued. Please note that regular late arrivals and early departures are detrimental to your child's overall attendance rate and education. Thanks for your ongoing support. Cath Eichmann Assistant Principal – Pastoral and Staff
MEDICAL CONDITIONS The College will be updating its records shortly for students with medical conditions. With respect to students who may suffer from serious medical conditions, the College keeps a record in the staffroom of the student and intervention required in the event that immediate action is needed whilst at school. In respect of other medical conditions we also keep a computer record for reference as required. We would ask that parents please notify the College of the following: 1. If your son/daughter has a medical condition that you believe may require intervention at school, please provide written details to the College office. 2. If at any time you believe that your son/daughter may have either measles or chickenpox we would ask that you contact the College as soon as possible. It is very important that the College be notified of these conditions due to the threat to other students with low immune systems. 3. If your son/daughter may suffer from anaphylactic reaction we ask you to provide written details as soon as possible.
TECHNOLOGY NEWS ATTENTION CURRENT YEAR 9 - YEAR 10 TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS FOR 2015 All Year 10 students in 2015 will be required to bring their own device (iPad or laptop) this year. Please Note: THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL. To assist students and parents to consider the options, a website has been setup specifically to deal with this. The link is http://go2school.wix.com/byod This can also be accessed via the Quicklinks section of the College website. Options, policies, tips for home, how to order a school laptop and more can also be accessed from this site. There is also a contact form if you have any further queries. Barry Watson Leader of Learning Technologies
ATTENDANCE REMINDER A reminder to all parents, notes must be in within 7 days of your child's absence or the absence will be reported on your child's report as UNEXPLAINED. Students who have more than 15 days leave in a year must have supporting documentation from a doctor or make written application to the Assistant Principal. This may also require interview with the Principal or Assistant Principal.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PARENTS / GUARDIANS EXPLANATION FOR PUPIL’S ABSENCE PUPIL’S NAME _______________________________________Year__________ PC ________ DATE(S) OF ABSENCE _________________________________________________________ REASON FOR ABSENCE ________________________________________________________ PARENT / GUARDIAN SIGNATURE ________________________________ DATE __________ *Failure to have an absence explained within 7 days of returning to school MUST, BY LAW, be recorded and reported as UNEXPLAINED ABSENCE.
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COMMUNITY NEWS PORT UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB- Port United will be holding club registration days on Saturday 14th and 21st of February. Players can attend between 1-4pm at the clubs Dixie Park clubhouse on Hastings River Drive WAUCHOPE BLUES JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE REGISTRATIONS- Registration Days are Friday, 13th February 2015 from 3.30pm to 6.30pm and Saturday 21st February 2015 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Lank Bain Oval Wauchope. Contact for Any enquiries may be directed to the secretary Lynne on 0415680557 or Cassie the Registrar on 65 864 792. . PORT UNITED will field junior teams in all U6-U18 competitions. Registrations start at $110 for U6's and all entry level players (U6/U7) will receive a free soccer ball and pair of shin pads. Players are also able to register online right now. Contact the club by email at portunitedfc@yahoo.com.au or via inbox on facebook to PortUnited FC for more information or to receive the clubs registration package. PORT MACQUARIE SAINTS NETBALL CLUB REGISTRATION DAY Attention all interested netball playersPORT MACQUARIE SAINTS NETBALL CLUB registration day will be held on Saturday 7th February 2015 at the Westport Club in the upstairs function room between 9.00am and 3.00pm. This is our ONLY registration day. More detials can be found on our Saints website http://saintspmnc.nsw.netball.com.au/ Everyone is welcome
SPORT
SPORT
TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM THE REGIONAL VISIT http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/sport/sport
TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE
Year 9 and 10 Sport Choices for the whole year are available on LATEST MoodleSPORT and the Sports Website now. INFORMATION FROM THE REGIONAL VISIT
http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/sport/sport Choices will be made for term 1 on Tuesday of week 2 at the beginning of sport. It is first in best dressed. Students will only be allowed to make one choice.
Sport this year:
Year 9 - Tuesday's periods 4 & 5. Year 10 - Tuesday's periods 6 & 7.
Term 1, 2015 Elective Sport Choices - Year 9 & 10 Term 1 (10/2 - 24/3)
Year 9 - Tuesday Period 4 & 5 (205)
Year 10 - Tuesday Period 6 & 7 (200)
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Ten Pin Bowling (35)
Ten Pin Bowling - Wave Bowl (35)
2
Rock Climbing/Laser Tag - CofG (25)
Rock Climbing/Laser Tag - CofG (25)
3
Gymnastics - Port Macq (20)
Basketball - Port Indoor Stadium (20)
4
Learn to Golf - Port Driving Range (20) Learn to Golf - Port Driving Range (20)
5
Learn to Surf (20)
Surfing (16)
6
Surf Survival Course (20)
Beach Walking (20)
7&8
Indoor Games (65)
Indoor Games (65)
See Mr Cannon
Contract Sport
Contract Sport
For a full list of sport choices for 2015, please follow this link - Sports choices 2015
Year 9 & 10 sport timetables can be found at the following links: Year 9 Sports timetable Year 10 Sports timetable
2015 Sports Permission note needs to be completed by all parents of students in Years 7, 8, 9 & 10 by week 3. The note can be found on our College website or following the link below. 2015 Sports Permission Note
http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/sport/sport