“The Truth will set you free”
20th March 2015
Term 1, Week 8
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 9 MONDAY, 23rd March - Year 8-12 Parent/Teacher Night L-Z in Hall 4.00pm – 7.30pm (Day 1) Calvin Masson from Bond University visit 11.30am SAPSS Jazz Band in Performing Arts Centre 4.00-5.30pm Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.30pm th TUESDAY, 24 March - Saxaphone Ensemble 8.00am – 8.45am in Performing Arts (Day 2) Vocal Group Rehearsal 8.30am – 9.10am in C2 Year 11 SOR Assessment Task P3 Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm Year 12 Drama Verbatim Theatre Performance in Ampitheatre 5.30pm – 7.00pm th WEDNESDAY, 25 March - Regional Jazz Band 7.45am – 8.45am in Performing Arts Centre (Day 3) Senior Creative Arts Excursion to Sydney Senior Earth and Environmental Science Excursion to Sydney Year 12 Geography Excursion to Sydney Year 7-10 Rugby Gala Day at Taree Schools Cup Netball at Port Macquarie Homework Hub in Library till 3.15pm-4.30pm SAPSS Drumline 3.30pm-5.30pm in Performing Arts Centre THURSDAY, 26th March - Senior Creative Arts Excursion to Sydney (Day 4) Senior Earth and Environmental Science Excursion to Sydney Year 12 Geography Excursion to Sydney Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm SAPSS Concert Band 3.45pm – 5.00pm at MacKillop College (Junior campus) FRIDAY, 27th March - Senior Creative Arts Excursion to Sydney (Day 5) Senior Earth and Environmental Science Excursion to Sydney Year 12 Geography Excursion to Sydney Under 15’s Bill Turner Trophy Soccer on Oval P2-4 Concert Band 7.45am-8.45am in PAC Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.00pm
For all the latest news, click the link below to visit St Joseph’s Regional Website http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/
DATES TO REMEMBER: Monday 30th March Monday 30th March Tuesday 31st March Tuesday 31st March Wednesday 1st April Wednesday 1st April
Wednesday 1st April Wednesday 1st April Tuesday 21st April
Caritas Fundraising Day Year 10 Music Assessment Performance Task Cross Country Year 7 Parent Liturgy at St Agnes’ Church 12.00pm Northern CCC Country Rugby League Selections at Smithtown Year 9 Drama, Music & Visual Arts ‘Dream on Royal Street’ Performance 5.30pm – 7.00pm Easter Liturgy P1 Last Day Term 1 for students Students Return in full winter uniform
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Year 10 Retreats This week we have conducted our Year 10 Retreats at Mt Seaview and Camp Obadiah. I would like to thank Ms Nora Swain and Mrs Helen Gilbert for the extensive organisation that went into these Retreats. A big “Thankyou” also to all staff who attended the Retreats and facilitated or supervised. We are indeed lucky to have staff who so willingly give of their time and take themselves away from their own family obligations to work with our students and give them these valuable experiences. Of course, Retreats can only be successful if the students themselves enter into them with a sense of cooperation and openness to new, and sometimes challenging, ideas. Thank you to all our Year 10 students who attended the Retreats and made it possible for them to be a worthwhile opportunity to explore their spirituality. Parent Teacher Interviews A reminder to parents that the Year 8 -12 interviews for those with surnames starting L to Z will be held in the College hall next Monday, March 23rd from 4:00pm to 7:30pm. Booking details can be found elsewhere in this newsletter. I would encourage all parents to attend these interviews if possible. It is always affirming for students when parents can bring home good news on their progress and behaviour at school. Excursions Good luck to students and staff as they embark on the following excursions next week: Senior Creative Arts (Music, Drama, Visual Art), Year 12 Geography, Year 12 Earth & Environmental Science. Once again, we are fortunate to have dedicated staff who are willing to give our students the valuable experiences that flow from these excursions God Bless Jim Dempsey Principal
NEWS FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL- PASTORAL
Dear parents Today is National Day against Bullying and Violence. All students heard from our College Captains at Wednesday’s assembly and today received a “Take a Stand Together” wristband. The College anti-bullying policy can be found in the student diary and on the College website. Here at the College we aim to create a safe and supportive College community for everyone. Sometimes, it can be difficult for parents or carers to know what to do when their child talks to them about bullying. You are an important part of our work to prevent bullying and to respond effectively if it happens. Stopping bullying involves everyone. If your child talks to you about bullying: 1.
Listen calmly and get the full story. Your calm response is important to allow your child to tell you all about the situation. After they’ve told you their story, ask questions to get more details if you need to: who, what, where, when. Although you may feel some strong emotions about your child’s experience, try to keep calm to avoid more distress to your child.
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Reassure your child they are not to blame. Many children blame themselves and this may make them feel even worse. You could say things like, ‘That sounds really hard to deal with. No one should have to put up with that.’ or ‘I’m so glad you told me. You should be able to feel safe at school; that’s not fair at all’.
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Ask your child what they want to do and what they want you to do. A critical part of your response is to avoid jumping in to solve the problem. While it is natural to want to protect your child, helping them to find their own solution is a better option. It helps them feel they have some power in the situation.
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Visit www.bullyingnoway.gov.au to find some strategies. The website has tips and ideas for different bullying situations. One idea is to practise strategies at home to help your child feel more confident.
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Contact the school. Your child may be reluctant for you to do this, so discuss the idea and reassure them that the school would want to know and is able to help. Make an appointment to meet with your child’s teacher and, if you need to, ask to talk with the principal. Contact the school immediately if you have a concern about your child’s safety.
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Check in regularly with your child. Keep the conversation going. It can take time to resolve issues, so check in regularly with your child about their experiences and their feelings. Your ongoing support is important.
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.
Cath Eichmann Assistant Principal- Pastoral
NEWS FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - CURRICULUM YEARS 8 -12 PARENT–TEACHER NIGHTS 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. 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 spam or 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 $100 STUDENT BOOK PRIZE TO NAME COLLEGE RISE PARK Students are being encouraged to put forward their ideas to name the park in Sovereign Hills’ next residential community, College Rise, by midday, Monday the 23rd of March. When completed, it’s envisaged this facility will be utilised by the surrounding residents and community members. The students behind the three most popular names, selected by Sovereign Hills, will receive a $100 book prize. You can send your 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. 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. Mr Damian Bennie Leader of Curriculum
MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Statements were sent home via email on 27th February and by post on 2nd March. It has come to our attention that many families for reasons beyond our control did not receive their statements. We ask that you please check your spam or junk mail folder and if there please add the sending email address to your contacts. If you did not receive your College account, please contact Mrs Jo Williams at the College office immediately.
Bikes for Humanity Thank you to all the families who dropped off their unwanted bikes. Mr Frank Johnston traveled to Sydney last weekend to deliver a trailer full of bikes. These bikes will be used for transport for refugees, to recycle into wheelchairs for third world countries, or to be sent overseas to help provide transport in impoverished communities.
FROM THE LEADER OF CATECHESIS AND SCHOOL EVANGELISATION Catholic Lenten Prayer Almighty and Everlasting God, You have given the human race Jesus Christ our Saviour as a model of humility. He fulfilled Your Will by becoming Man and giving His life on the Cross. Help us to bear witness to You by following His example of suffering and make us worthy to share in His Resurrection. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son.
Year 10 Retreat: Commitment We will have a full report with pictures from our Year 10 retreat in next week’s newsletter, but I wanted to thank all parents for their support of our retreat program. I had the privilege of spending the first half of this week at Obadiah with some of our students and staff. The students were fantastic in their cooperation and involvement with all the activities and reflections that were part of the experience. We were fortunate to have our Youth Ministry Officers from the parish to assist with the retreat. They are wonderful witnesses to our students in sharing their stories and commitment of faith. A special thank you to Mrs Helen Gilbert and Mr Frank Johnson for the planning, preparation and organisation of this wonderful experience.
Year 7 Parent and Student Mass Please note the change in time for our Year 7 Parent and Student Mass on Tuesday March 31 st. 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. Caritas PC IO4 had great fun running a pancake store as a fundraiser breakfast for Caritas. Thank you to PC I04 Pastoral Care teachers Mrs Jenny Reilly and Mrs Amanda Cassegrain for organising this event. Pictured below are some of the great cooks: Cameron Cutler, Michaela Rogencamp, Ruby Carew, Alana Thompson and Jade Blyth
A wonderful opportunity for Year 11 and 12 Students Hastings Macleay Deanery in partnership with the CSO are proud to announce the first regional LEAD gathering in the Lismore Diocese. It will take place in the St Agnes’ Church / Youth Hub Precinct, Port Macquarie, from Sunday 26th April 4.30pm to Monday 27th April at 5.00pm. CSYMA LEAD is a Student Leaders Conference that seeks to draw leaders in School Youth Ministry Teams throughout the CSYMA Network to gather, be equipped in ministry and formed in faith. LEAD also seeks to resource Youth Ministry student leaders to return to their School Communities ready to share their faith with their peers. The Gathering will be a chance to bring students together to meet like-minded peers and to celebrate with others who practice their faith. The gathering will allow students to build relationships with other students from throughout the Diocese as well as a chance for students to talk and share their faith journey and peer to peer ministry.
What:
Hastings Macleay LEAD – is a youth gathering for students from St Agnes Parish Secondary Colleges, St Paul’s College Kempsey, St John Paul College Coffs Harbour and McCauley College Grafton.
When:
Sunday 26th April – Monday 27th April.
Where:
St Agnes’ Church / Youth Hub – Port Macquarie
Cost:
$10 – per student.
Food:
Sunday Dinner; Monday morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided.
Students in Year 11 and 12 will be given nomination forms on Monday. Nora Swain Leader of Catechesis and School Evangelisation
EASTER EGG RAFFLE This year we will be having our MONSTER EGG RAFFLE to raise money for Caritas. Year 11 & 12 Leadership Team and College SRC are getting ready for the Easter Raffle raising money for Caritas. ALL Students are asked to bring in one Easter egg to contribute to the raffle. Eggs can be given to the library throughout Week 9 (next week). Students will also be able to buy raffle tickets throughout Week 9 from the canteen area. Tickets are $1 each or 3 for $2 We thank students and parents for supporting this great cause.
NAPLAN
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM – LITERACY AND NUMERACY 2015 In May 2015 the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) will be completed in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. NAPLAN has the support of all State and Territory Education Ministers and will assess the literacy and numeracy skills of students across Australian schools. The results of these tests will provide important information to schools about what each student can do, and will be used to support teaching and learning programs. Parents will receive a report indication their child’s level of achievement. Each student’s level of achievement will be reported against the national minimum standard. Background information (student name, gender, date of birth, language background and Aboriginality) will be collected as part of the National Assessment Program. This information is treated confidentially and held securely to ensure that every student’s right to privacy is maintained. The NAPLAN tests will be conducted from 12 -14 May 2015. TUESDAY 12 MAY
WEDNESDAY 13 MAY
THURSDAY 14 MAY
Language Conventions Reading (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Writing
Numeracy (Number, Algebra, function and pattern; Chance and data; Measurement and Space)
In the Numeracy tests students do not require any measuring tools such as rulers or protractors. In Years 7 and 9 there will be two Numeracy tests: one where a calculator is allowed and one where calculators are not to be used. For the calculator test, the student should use the calculator that they currently use at school. Students should bring their calculator, a HB pencil and eraser to school for use on these days. Additional information about NAPLAN can be found at www.nap.edu.au/NAPLAN/Parent_Carer_support/index.html. Yours sincerely, Janine Handley Leader of Learning Enrichment
Lisa Mahon Leader of Numeracy Coordinator
Anne Marchment Leader of Literacy
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STUDENT NEWS Daniel Labone – Serving our community Last Friday, 13th March to Sunday 15th March, Daniel Labone joined three other members of the North Shore Rural Fire Brigade who participated in the RFSA's Region North Annual Exercises at Glenn Innes. Daniel experienced many different emergency scenarios; structural firefighting, rural firefighting, motor vehicle accidents, leadership training, fire overruns, and vehicle maintenance, all of which prepare us for what we face on the field. Congratulations Daniel, your contribution to our community is valued and appreciated.
NEWS FROM THE LEADER OF ENGLISH Year 9 English students are currently presenting their persuasive speeches and visual representations on a current social, environmental or political issue of their choosing. Pictured is Adam Hurd presenting his persuasive speech on Alcohol Fuelled Violence.
NEWS FROM HOSPITALITY Year 11 students show off their skills making a delicious Chicken Caesar Salad as part of their competency assessment task. Pictured below is Mary Newell, Brittany Goodsell and Claudia Howland
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 Photo Competition This is our first entry in the Term 1 Photography Competition – “Forced Perspective”. See below for competition details, how to enter, etc.
E-Books
Students can access e-books from two separate platforms – eWheeler’s, and Overdrive. The libraries are being developed in tandem with our print collection, and Year 7 students have all received orientation to these products. See Library staff for assistance in accessing these libraries. Word of the Week. In support of the literacy program, the Library is promoting a Word of the Week. This involves featuring a word each week, along with the visual interpretation of its meaning. This week…… Canard. “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, 23rd March at 11:30am Calvin Masson from Bond University to visit the College.
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. UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY ROADSHOW On Monday, some of our Year 12 students travelled across to MacKillop College to participate in the University of Sydney Roadshow. This proved to be a very valuable opportunity, as it is very rare for metropolitan universities to travel to regional centres to conduct information sessions. Students accessed important information about alternative and flexible entry schemes, scholarships, and making the most of university life. Sincere thanks to the presenters from the University of Sydney for their sage advice. 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
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 Helen Anderson Help Please! Help Please! Pat Shirt
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. 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). WAUCHOPE SOCCER CLUB WANTS YOU!- Register now for the 2015 season at www.wauchopesoccerclub.sportingpulse.net Or ring Tracey Eastwood on 0400 929 480 for details. 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
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 LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM THE REGIONAL VISIT CCC Selection Trials - Broadmeadow http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/sport/sport Schools Cup Netball - Yr 7 & 8 Girls - Port Macq
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Northern CCC Rugby League Trial - Smithtown Selection at Dio Winter Sport Trial
2015 Diocesan Football & Rugby League Team Announcement After a selection trial held at St. John's College Woodlawn, the Diocesan teams for Open Boys and Girls Football and 15s & Opens Boys Rugby League were chosen. Follow the links below to view the teams: Open Boys & Girls Football 15 Boys Rugby League Open Boys Rugby League Congratulation to all SJRC students selected. 2015 SJRC Cross Country The annual SJRC Cross Country is being held on Tuesday 31st March here on the College ovals and surrounds. It is a compulsory event for year 7 - 10 and our seniors will have the option of running at lunchtime. The top five runners in each division will be elgible to attend the Diocesan Cross Country Carnival being held at Grafton on the 21st May. It is definitely a house competition with points awarded for 1st to 10th and everyone else receiving a participation point towards the house tally. Year 7 may wear their sports uniform all day on cross country day. The program for the day is as follows: Period 1 & 2 - Year 7 & 8. 12s, 13s & 14s - 3km Course Period 4 & 5 - Year 9. 14s & 15s - 3km & 4km Course Lunchtime - Year 11 & 12 (optional). 16s, 17s & Opens - 4km Course Period 6 & 7 - Year 10. 15s, 16s & 17s - 4km Course All races are timed. Age champions, runners up and SJRC Cross Country Squad will be named on times. To view the course, click on the following links 3km Course 4km Course
http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/sport/sport