“The Truth will set you free”
13th March 2015
Term 1, Week 7
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 5th Sunday of Lent (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 8 MONDAY, - Year 10 Retreat 16th March Diocesan Winter Sports Trials in Lismore (Day 6) SAPSS Jazz Band in Performing Arts Centre 4.00pm-5.30pm Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.30pm Year 11 & 12 students and parents University of Sydney Roadshow at MacKillop College (Junior Campus) at 3.20pm TUESDAY, - Year 10 Retreat 17th March Diocesan Winter Sports Trials in Lismore Catholic Education (Day 7) Vocal Group Rehearsal 8.30am – 9.10am in C2 Saxaphone Ensemble in PAC 8.00am – 8.45am Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm WEDNESDAY, - Year 10 Retreat 18th March College Assembly (Day 8) 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, - Year 10 Retreat 19th March Year 8 Fretwork Music Workshop in PAC 2pm (Day 9) Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm SAPSS Concert Band at MacKillop College (Junior Campus) 3.45pm – 5.00pm FRIDAY, 20th - Year 10 Retreat March Concert Band 7.45am-8.45am in Performing Arts Centre (Day 10) Year 9 English Bell Shakespeare Performance in PAC Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.00pm DATES TO REMEMBER: Monday 23rd March Monday 23rd March Tuesday 24th March Wednesday 25th March – 27th March Wednesday 25th March Wednesday 25th March Tuesday 31st March Tuesday 31st March Wednesday 1st April Wednesday 1st April Tuesday 21st April
Year 8-12 Parent/Teacher Night L-Z Year 10 English Assessment Day Year 12 Drama Verbatim Theatre Performance Senior EES/CA/Geography Excursion to Sydney Schools Cup Netball at Port Macquarie Rugby 7’s Gala Day at Taree Cross Country Year 7 Parent Liturgy at 12pm Easter Liturgy P1 Last Day Term 1 for students Students Return in full winter uniform
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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE YEAR 7 REFLECTION DAY This week has been a significant one for Year 7 students’ journeys at St Joseph’s Regional College. On Thursday, Year 7 students attended their Reflection day. Students attended activities at the College throughout the day whilst also travelling to the Youth Hub and St Agnes’ Church where they had the opportunity to meet with our College Chaplain, Fr. James Forster. Reflection days help students to develop relationships with God and with each other. Thank you to Fr James, College Chaplain, Mrs Tanya Daley, Year 7 Leader of Pastoral Care, Mrs Nora Swain, Leader of Catechesis and School Evangelisation and Jordan Hughes, YMO who facilitated the day. Thank you also to the other dedicated staff members who were in attendance on the day. I commend to you a report on the day’s events by Tanya Daley our Year 7 Leader of Pastoral Care. On Thursday, 12th March, Year 7 embarked on their Reflection Day journey. House groups rotated through 4 experiences, both at the College and at St Agnes’ Church/Youth Hub. Students reflected on the many things in life we have to be thankful for, played teamwork games, were motivated by the need for individuality, experienced the importance of being part of our community and explored the beautiful St Agnes’ church. Lunchtime was spent bonding with the year group and playing games in town green/town beach area. The students enjoyed testaments from our Youth Ministry Officers; Jordan, Anna, Ellen, Nick and Aaron. They are certainly gifted speakers who inspired the students with their enthusiasm for living life with great faith. Thank you to Father James, our College Chaplain, for dedicating his day to us. He answered A LOT of questions and allowed us to explore the church, where the students really made themselves at home. The day was successful thanks to the contribution and leadership of Ms Nora Swain and the support of the ever-giving staff; Mr Michael Walsh, Mrs Tobi Harris, Ms Kay Curran, Miss Hannah O’Brien, Mr Alan Carson, Mrs Vanessa Gray, Mr Jason Berry, Mr Jason Bryant and Miss Sophie Priddis. Preparation is now underway for our Year 7 parent/student celebration on Tuesday 31st March, 12.00pm at St Agnes’ Church. Parents are encouraged and very welcome to attend this celebration. Thank you to Year 7 for their great enthusiasm and fantastic behaviour on the day. I hope they enjoyed the experience, made some new friends and are able to reflect further on themes from the day. Mrs Tanya Daley Leader of Pastoral Care Year 7
YEAR 8-12 PARENT TEACHER EVENING On behalf of the staff of St Joseph’s Regional College, we thank the many families who attended last Monday’s Parent-Teacher evening. These evenings are valuable to students, parents and teachers. We are looking forward to meeting many more families at the second round of interviews on Monday, 23rd March starting at 4.00pm. Families who were unable to attend last Monday are welcome to attend the coming evening. Bookings can be made through our College website http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/ PARENT SURVEYS FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT Thank you to the randomly selected families from Years 7-12 who were recently contacted to participate in a School Improvement survey. The surveys are to be completed either online or by a paper questionnaire, between 16th – 27th March, paper surveys can be returned to the College office in the sealed confidential envelope provided. This survey of staff, students and parents is part of our ongoing data collection for school improvement. The implementation of the student, teacher and parent opinion surveys to support school improvement has provided a rich source of data for all diocesan schools. The Lismore Catholic Schools Office is committed to continuing to support schools in their ongoing pursuit of improving learning outcomes for all students. The surveys are co-ordinated by Insight SRC and all individual responses from staff, students and parents will be kept confidential and will not be identifiable to any other person or body outside of Insight SRC. There is no way that individuals can be identified from the results or the information provided by the survey consultants. God Bless Jim Dempsey Principal
NEWS FROM LEADER OF PEDAGOGY Student for a day This week, students would have been forgiven for thinking that their classmates looked a little too old to be still in High School. Students found themselves sitting beside familiar (though older) faces as teachers from our College donned the school uniform and joined classes for the day. Not only did the teachers have to wear the correct uniform, they have to follow all instructions from their teachers, complete all their classwork, and do their homework. While this is a bit of fun for all concerned, there is a more important reason that the College has taken on this initiative: to help our teachers become better at their jobs. On Wednesday, Mr Frank Johnston and Mr Tom Inatey assumed the roles of Year 9 and Year 7 students and took this chance critically reflect upon their own teaching practice in an effort to improve their craft. Even though they had to do all the work expected of others in the class they were also observing their teachers, watching how their lessons operate, getting tips and tricks, finding out about strategies that other teachers use and watching the great things that teachers are doing to help our students learn. They also used this opportunity to help them understand what it is like to be a student at St. Josephs Regional College. Today, Mrs Eichmann is the next to join the student ranks and there will be more teachers turning up as students in our classrooms in the following weeks. Hopefully, all our teachers can take this wonderful opportunity to learn from each other. Bruce Smith Leader of Pedagogy
NEWS FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL- PASTORAL ABSENT FROM SCHOOL ALL ABSENCES AND LATE ARRIVALS MUST PROVIDE A NOTE WITHIN 7DAYS OR THE ABSENCE/LATE WILL NOT BE CHANGED AND WILL APPEAR ON THE STUDENTS REPORT. Late to school: if your student arrives to the College after 8.45am they must sign in at the front office. They will require a note from a parent or alternatively a parent/guardian can bring the student to the front office for a late slip. If your child is late and does not have a note they will be signed in late unexplained and they will be expected to bring in a note the next day to explain the late arrival. Reporting an Absence – when advising the College of an absence or late arrival you have the following options: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Phone the office Absence App available for ‘I’ devices. Go to itunes to download the SJRC App Email – email the College email address: sjrhport@lism.catholic.edu.au Note - send in a note with your child to give to their PC teacher. Be sure to put your child’s first and last name on the note.
Compulsory School Attendance - Information for Parents All children from six years of age and under the minimum school leaving age of 17 years are legally required to attend school. All New South Wales students must complete Year 10. After Year 10 and until they turn 17 years of
age students must be in a school or registered for home schooling, or full-time in further education and training (e.g. TAFE, traineeship, apprenticeship); full-time, paid employment of an average 25 hours per week; or a combination of both of the above. Did you know, that if a student misses as little as eight days in a school term, by the end of primary school they will have missed over a year of education? Must I send my child every day? YES. Children are expected to attend all school activities, on time. Regular attendance helps your child develop the skills needed to access the world of work and other opportunities helps your child to learn the importance of punctuality and routine ensures your child can make and keep friendships What if my child has to stay away from school? If your child has to be absent from school, you must tell the school and provide a reason for your child’s absence WITHIN 7 DAYS of the absence. To explain an absence parents and carers may telephone the school, or send a note, fax or email to the school, or visit the school A small number of absences may be accepted by the principal. For example, if your child has to go to a special religious ceremony is required to attend to a serious and/or urgent family situation (e.g. a funeral) is too sick to go to school or has an infectious illness Absences of 10 days or more If a student is to be away for a period of 10 days or more (e.g. surgery, holiday, student exchange) parents must complete an ”Application for Extended Leave – Travel” or an ”Application for Exemption from Attendance at School” form which is available from the school. The Principal will consider your application and decide whether to grant a ‘Certificate of Exemption from Attendance at School’. Principals can grant exemptions from school attendance for 100 days or less in a 12 month period. However if the request for absence from school is over 101 days the application must go through the Catholic Schools Office to the Minister. Parents intending to seek an exemption must give the Principal at least a full term’s notice of the request. New government laws state that only in pressing circumstances should a Principal grant leave for family holidays. In all other cases the Principal is advised to record holidays as Absence without leave. What are school Principals responsible for? Principals help to ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of your child. Principals have to keep accurate records of student attendance and the reasons for any absences. Principals are responsible for accepting or not accepting a parent’s explanations for their child’s absences. Principals can request medical certificates or other documentation for long or frequent absences even where they are explained by parents as being due to illness. When absences are unexplained by parents, or the explanations are not accepted by the principal, schools work together with parents to help address the issue. The main aim is to sort out what is preventing the child from getting to school and putting strategies in place to help. Sometimes, the school will ask regional support staff and other agencies to assist. Cath Eichmann Assistant Principal- Pastoral
NEWS FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - CURRICULUM YEARS 8 -12 PARENT–TEACHER NIGHTS The second Year 8-12 Parent-Teacher Interviews will be held on:
Monday, 23rd March for surnames L – Z 4.00pm – 7.30pm Bookings are now open and will close 10.00am on Monday, 23rd March All families who were not able to attend the first Parent-Teacher evening are welcome to book interviews. All parents are encouraged to attend these interviews as they are a critical contributor to your child’s success and happiness at school. The evening provides the opportunity to meet with your child’s Pastoral Care (PC) Teacher as well as all subject teachers. It will also give you the opportunity to give teachers a brief insight into your child and their learning. Teachers will use the opportunity to let you know how your child has settled in to the 2015 school year and show you ways your child will be learning in their classroom, including how you can check their work and assist with homework and assignments. Bookings are open. In order to book your interviews (5 minutes per teacher) please go to the College website www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au and click on the Parent-Teacher interviews link. You will need to have a copy of your child’s timetable (in their diary) with subjects and teachers names for each subject. Enter the School Event Code from the box below and then follow steps 1, 2 and 3. Please BE CAREFUL to book interviews for the correct date.
8D6E8 When you click finish, your interview timetable will be emailed to you automatically – check your junk mail folder if you do not receive your email immediately. You can return to the site at any time, and change your interviews - until bookings close. Please REMEMBER to bring the email with times on it to the evening as this will be the only way of knowing your interview times. Parents that do not have access to the internet at home, at work, at a friend’s house or on their phones, may send a note to school with the approximate times they require, or phone the College on 02) 5525 4100. Tim McCosker Assistant Principal, Curriculum
NEWS FROM THE LEADER OF CURRICULUM STUDENT COMPETITION TO NAME COLLEGE RISE PARK It’s a residential precinct with an education theme running through its veins so it’s only appropriate students of the adjoining St Joseph’s Regional College be invited to name the new College Rise park. Students are invited to put forward a suitable name for the large open park set to take shape in Sovereign Hills’ next residential community. When completed, it’s envisaged the park will be utilised by the surrounding residents and community members. In Sovereign Hills’ quest to name this facility, it’s encouraging students to put forward a submission to Mr Damian Bennie by completing the following Google form “NAME COLLEGE RISE PARK’ or hit the link on the banner of the College’s Moodle page. Make sure your entries are in by midday on Monday, the 23rd of March. The students behind the three most popular names, selected by Sovereign Hills, will receive a $100 book prize. Place name guidelines include: If considered appropriate, names may perpetuate the names of eminent persons, including those of early explorers, settlers and naturalists. Names of persons should normally only be given posthumously and only then when their contribution to the local community has been of outstanding benefit to the community. Use of a first or given name may only be used where it is necessary to appropriately honour the person referred to or where it is necessary to avoid duplication. Disclaimer: - Sovereign Hills will maintain discretion over the final selection. - The final selection must gain the approval of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. - Students will be notified of the top three names in due course.
MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Statements were sent home last week via your preferred distribution method. If you did not receive your College account, please contact Mrs Jo Williams at the College office immediately. Proclaim Lismore Parents 2015 Parents from St Agnes’ Parish Secondary Schools In 2014 there was a successful parents’ gathering that discussed various issues associated with parent partnerships with schools. The follow up workshop to the 2014 gathering will be based on “A Report to Parish Schools, Questions for Discussion for Parish School Communities. The workshop will be held at MacKillop College, Junior Campus, 5.30pm – 7.00pm, Monday 16th March, 2015. Any parents who attended last year’s meeting or any other interested parents are welcome to attend. I look forward to seeing you there. John McQueen Coordinating Executive Officer Parish Education
FROM THE LEADER OF CATECHESIS AND SCHOOL EVANGELISATION MAGAZINES WANTED Year 10 will be attending their retreat next week and we are in urgent need of any unwanted magazines, particularly action type magazines e.g. cars, surfing, truck etc. Magazines can be dropped to the College office. Year 7 Parent and Student Mass Please note the change in time for our Year 7 Parent and Student Mass on Tuesday March 31st. It was originally scheduled for 6pm but has been changed to 12 noon at St Agnes’ Church on Hay St. We are hoping parents who work In Port may be able to come along in their lunch break. Family Prayers for Lent One of the real challenges that we too often find in our busy lives is finding time to be together as a family. It is especially difficult to find opportunities to pray together. Here are a few possibilities for praying as a family during Lent or at any other time of the year. Prayer before Meals Meals are a natural time to pray as a family. We can begin by simply saying, "Let's pray," or "Let's pause for a minute to give thanks." This can be a brief prayer. Brief prayer doesn't have to be without substance or power. Praying at Other Times In the Morning: It can be quite transformative of our family bonds, in faith, to pause very briefly to pray together in the morning. This might be a spontaneous prayer, such as while we are lying in bed. When we are rushing around one another in the kitchen and grabbing breakfast, it can be wonderful to pause to pray and simply ask the Lord to be with each of us in what we are about to do. Other times: Such as cleaning up or in preparation for guests coming for dinner or for an overnight slumber party. We might share the responsibility for designing the family prayer for special occasions: birthdays, anniversaries, the beginning and end of a school year, the beginning of a new endeavor. Simple Rituals We can easily add gestures that bring powerful prayer to our family life. One of the simplest and most natural gestures is to trace a cross on a loved one's forehead. Praying for One Another The most important part of family prayer is perhaps the easiest to overlook: how we hold one another up to the Lord. Even when we are not physically together as a praying family, we want to pray for one another. May our Lord bless our praying, especially at home, in the community of our family, in these days of Lent. This is from Praying Lent by Andy Alexander, SJ, and Maureen McCann Waldron Nora Swain Leader of Catechesis and School Evangelisation
NEWS FROM THE LEADER OF HSIE Year 9 Canberra Excursion A reminder to Year 9 students, please return permission and medical note to the College office. The cost of the excursion is $440 which will cover accommodation, all transport, meals (except lunch on the trip down and dinner on the trip home) night activities, all entry fees and educational programs at venues. Please note that a non-refundable deposit of $100 is retained by the school once you return the permission note securing your son’s/daughter’s place and allowing us to confirm final numbers for booking purposes.
Camp Gallipoli As part of special commemorations this year for the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign the SAPSS Colleges (St Joseph’s Regional College, Mackillop College and Newman College) are organising a bus load of Year 11 and 12 students to attend a special ANZAC commemoration called Camp Gallipoli. This unique event is occurring simultaneously at various locations across the country. The purpose of the event is to provide an opportunity for our youth to support ANZAC Day as participants rather than spectators. The venue our Colleges will be attending is Centennial Park in Sydney. It is a two day event 24th April and 25th April. There will be entertainment (Jon Stevens and Mahalia Barnes, Imogen Clark), special guests, movies, documentaries, great food options and a very special Dawn Service on ANZAC Day itself. This is a swag only event and students will be required to sleep at the venue. The cost for the event is $150 which includes transport, entry, entertainment and meals while at the venue. Places are limited to 17 participants. For more information see the Camp Gallipoli website www.campgallipoli.com.au Camp organisers Jason Warneken St Joseph’s Regional
Andrew Evans MacKillop
David Flannery Newman College
Year 7 History Club has returned on Wednesdays The History Club is an extra-curricular activity offered to Year 7 students who would like to learn more about history and get involved in making historical models. Our current project is painting and making a 1/32 scale Roman Bireme ship with 63 crewmen and over 600 parts. (see picture). It is free to join the History club, all paint, brushes and models are provided. Students will be taught the various skills to make models. History Club is after school on Wednesdays from 3.30pm until 5.00pm, students must make sure that they can make it home after this time. Students do not have to commit to every Wednesday; please let Mr West know if you will not be there. Why not come along and see what it is like. No problems if you decide it is not for you. Gordon West Teacher of HSIE
NEWS FROM THE LEADER OF CREATIVE ARTS Dates to Remember: Tuesday 24th March - Year 12 Drama Verbatim Theatre Performance @ 5.30pm Wednesday 25th - Friday 27th March - Senior Creative Arts Excursion (including Geography and Earth and Environmental Science) Wednesday 1st April - Year 9 Drama, Music and Visual Arts - 'Dream on Royal Street' performance a musical adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream @ 5.30pm
LIBRARY NEWS “Forced Perspective” St Joseph’s Regional College Library Term 1 2015 Photo Competition Duration of Competition: March 4th to 3.15pm April 2nd.
Your photos must be your own. Your photos must use the Forced Perspective Photography technique.
Only 3 photos from any Instagram account will be accepted as judgeable.
Each week, a Photo of The Week will be selected.
At the conclusion of the competition the winner will be drawn from the small pool of weekly winners. What you have to do: 1. Follow the Instagram account @sjrcexchange 2. Submit your entries from your own Instagram account. 3. Tag your entries with 2 tags #forcedperspective and #sjrcexchange
Prizes for Weekly Winners, and the Final Winner
2014 Overdue Library & Text Books This week, the office will start billing students for books overdue from 2014. If you find a billed resource, please send it in with a copy of your receipt so that a refund can be arranged. Thank you all for your cooperation in this matter. Sign-out Procedure If a student departs the College, they must collect a sign-out sheet from the College office. One requirement of every student is that they return all textbooks and Library books to the Library, and it is the student’s responsibility to check classroom cupboards, not the teachers, or Library staff. Many thanks to all those who complete this requirement promptly. Like us on FaceBook – St Joseph’s Regional College Library. Follow us on Twitter – @sjrcexchange Follow us on Instagram @sjrcexchange
Karen Bale Teacher Librarian
HOMEWORK HUB The Library is a great place for students to complete class work and assessment tasks. All Library resources are available for use during this time. The hours are:
Monday and Wednesday 3.15pm - 4.30pm Tuesday and Thursday 3.15pm - 5.00pm Friday 3.15pm - 4.00pm
The Homework Hub is for people who are "getting things done". Just a reminder that the homework hub is only for homework or study. The homework hub is not a place for students to socialise, wait for buses or play with iPads. Students not involved in productive school work will be asked to leave the homework hub. Damian Bennie Leader of Curriculum
CAREERS
www.sjrcportcareers.com our “go to” website The Careers website offers up-to-date information for parents and students in all year groups. DATES TO REMEMBER; Monday, 16th March Roadshow at MacKillop College (Junior campus) at 3.20pm All Year 11 & 12 students and parents are welcome to attend. CHANGES TO TAX FILE NUMBER APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please visit www.sjrcportcareers.com to access 2015 TFN arrangements SJRC Port Careers- Moodle – Careers - Always updated with important documents for work experience and university information. Parents can access this information via their child’s login. Reminder: Students and Parents in Years 10, 11 & 12 will be emailed weekly newsletters regarding Career options. Please ensure the College has your correct email recorded. Next week’s Careers Calendar
MHS CAREERS SJRC subscribes to mhscareers, a careers service which allows students and parents to be kept up to date with careers news and events nationwide. To access this information go to www.mhscareers.com login: parent, or student Password: 14cairns Newsletters are sent weekly. To register to receive the newsletters use the contact us page on the website above, stating your name, email address, College name, whether you are a student or a parent and the state or states that you are registering for. On the website have a look at the News Pages and Events Calendar and the many other useful Careers pages. ANMM WOMEN AND SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM “The Women in Science Symposium at the museum is to encourage high school girls to look beyond the lab coats and to see the possibilities for scientific careers.” Recently, Claire Rocuet in Year 12 attended The Science Symposium facilitated by UNSW and the Australian National Maritime Museum. Please find below Claire’s report about her experience. On Friday the 6th of March, I travelled down to Sydney in order to attend the Women in Science Symposium organised by the Australian Maritime Museum in conjunction with the University of New South Wales to celebrate International Women's day. The Symposium played host to the Sydney launch of UNSW's Science 50:50 program with panellists from industry meeting together to discuss internships, mentoring pathways, networks and competitions for women in science. Science 50:50 is a program that aims to inspire young women to pursue degrees and careers in science and technology so they can succeed in an innovation-driven future. Science 50:50 makes the simple point – since half the population is female, why not half the scientists and technologists? By informing and engaging young women with the power of science and technology to solve complex problems and transform lives, and by introducing them to Australian scientists and innovators who are doing just that, Science 50:50 can help recalibrate the gender balance. The day consisted of a behind the scene tour to the conservation lab and storage room in the morning followed by the launch of the conference which included talks from different women who have achieved much in Science. As I am considering studying Physical Oceanography at UNSW next year, this was an incredible opportunity for me to ask questions of women who have achieved so much in that field, be inspired and network with professors, industry people and other students who are passionate about science just as I am. I had a great experience in Sydney and am motivated more than ever to work hard to achieve the goals I have set for myself for this final year of school. The link to the radio interview I had with ABC radio and a photo from my interview with SBS 1 http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/news/audio/pm/201503/20150306-pm06-womeninscience.mp3 We congratulate Claire for her initiative, passion and motivation. Karen Bale & Leanne Tinsey Leaders of Careers and University Transition
SECONDHAND UNIFORM SHOP St Joseph’s Regional College Second-hand Uniform Shop Mrs Carol Avery is available to assist you with second-hand uniform purchases on: Wednesday from 2.45pm – 3.45pm Please go to the College office where our friendly office ladies will direct you to Carol. DONATIONS WELCOME URGENTLY NEEDED ALL SIZES IN JUNIOR UNIFORMS Just a reminder to any current Year 12 students that may like to donate their uniforms to the Second-hand Uniform Shop, this would be greatly appreciated. Please drop any uniforms into the front office.
LOST PROPERTY Students who have lost items are required to log the details on the College “Moodle” web page. Mrs Carol Avery coordinates our lost property and will endeavour to get items back to students as soon as possible. Please ensure all uniform items are clearly labelled with name and PC class, especially hats.
CANTEEN NEWS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- The College canteen is in need of some extra help. If you would like to help on any day during the week between 9.30am-1.30pm (or even just a couple of hours in the middle of the day) please phone Mrs Jo Farthing at the College Canteen on 5525 4100. Term 1, Week 8 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Michelle Cramp Help Please! Help Please! Marion Pallot Michelle Cramp
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 an 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.
COMMUNITY NEWS PORT UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB- Port United still have some vacancies for anyone looking to sign up for the 2015 season. Spaces are now limited with the club looking for U8, U11 and U12 players. There is other age groups that may have a spot. Interested players should contact the club for more information. Note that spaces are in certain teams only, so whilst players can request a team, it may not be that one they are placed in. Contact the club by email at portunitedfc@yahoo.com.au or via inbox on facebook to PortUnited FC for more information and to receive the clubs registration package. COMBOYNE COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL fundraising event- Greg Hudson’s hilarious hypnotic entertainment is coming to Wauchope RSL club April 18th, 7pm! Raising funds for Comboyne Community Preschool, a not-for-profit community managed preschool facing significant funding cuts; Greg combines comedy, magic and hypnotism to present a unique and hilarious show. Book your tickets now, just $20 each from Ken at the club (6585 2244) or Rebecca (6550 4383).
The BEGINNING EXPERIENCE: A personal encounter weekend for those who are grieving the loss of a spouse/partner through separation, divorce or death will be held from 15th- 17th May, 2015 at “Arabella Garden Inn Motel” in Wollongbar. It offers participants the opportunity to turn the pain of loss into growth. Bookings are essential and applications close on 1st May 2015. For further details call Judy 66241549, Jan 6624 5175 or 0437 112 031 or visit our website: www.belismore.org.au for more information.
SJRC APP IS CURRENTLY UNDER MAINTENANCE AND SHOULD BE BACK ON LINE NEXT WEEK. We apologise for any inconvenience. Parents, did you know we have our very own College App? Designed by Phil Nickl in Year 12, The SJRC App is a convenient way to stay up-to-date with: College events, Place a lunch order with the canteen, Inform the College about your son/daughter's absence and much more. If you have an iPhone or iPad, search for 'St Joseph's Regional College' in the iTunes Store. Android users, watch this space!. Alternatively, use the link below:
SJRC App for iPhone/iPad
PARENT ASSEMBLY NEWS PARENT ASSEMBLY NEWS – TERM1 We would like to invite you all to our Family Retreat which is happening on the 28/29th March at Grassy head. This is a fun family weekend that is supported by the Diocese and an invitation is extended to all families. Please see flyer attached to newsletter. RSVP by 13 th March 2015 please. Please support these events so we can continue to reach out and support our school parents. Thank you Parent Assembly Hastings Macleay Region
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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 LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM Diocesan Winter Sports Trials - Woodlawn THE REGIONAL VISIT CCC Baseball Trials - Milperra
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CCC Selection Trials - Broadmeadow Schools Cup Netball - Yr 7 & 8 Girls - Port Macq Northern CCC Rugby League Trial - Smithtown Selection at Dio Winter Sport Trial
2015 YEAR 7/8 SCHOOLS CUP NETBALL TEAMS The teams for the Schools Cup Netball Competition to be held on the 25th March have been finalised and are listed below. Congratulations and good luck girls. A Team
B Team
Sophie Roberts Brydie Frankland Megan Camilleri Sophie Marchingo Ashleigh Woodbury Gabbi Foster Sophie Newman Olivia Coram Ebony Williams
Taylah Debreceny Jesse Willis Elouise Sprague Jaymee Clarke Mahala Hopwood Georgia Smith Caitlyn Rogers Abbie Trotter Amelia Stennett Sarah Litjens
2015 Successful Diocesan 400m Swimming Nominations Congratulations to Hugh Stewart who has been successful in his nomination to swim the 400m at the Diocesan Swimming Carnival on the 11th March. Thanks to all other nominees and good luck in your remaining events.
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