St Joseph's Regional College T1, Wk9 27th March 2015 by St Josephs Regional College

“The Truth will set you free”

27th March 2015

Term 1, Week 9

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 10 MONDAY, 30th March (Day 6)

- Senior Caritas Fundraising Day SAPSS Drumline & Combined Brass Ensemble ANZAC Day Rehearsal 1.00pm – 2.20pm SAPSS Jazz Band in Performing Arts Centre 4.00pm-5.30pm Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.30pm

TUESDAY, 31st March (Day 7)

- Year 7 Parents Liturgy at St Agnes’ Church 12.00pm – ALL WELCOME Saxaphone Ensemble in PAC 8.00am – 8.45am Vocal Group Rehearsal in C2 8.30am – 9.10am Cross Country at Regional College - Yr 7&8 P1&2, Yr 9 P4&5, Yr 10 P6&7 Bill Turner Soccer at St Columbia P1-P5 Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm

WEDNESDAY, 1st April (Day 8)

- Easter Liturgy P1 in Hall Regional Jazz Band in Performing Arts Centre 7.45am – 8.45am Northern CCC Country Rugby League Selections at Smithtown Year 9 Drama, Music & Visual Arts ‘Dream on Royal Street’ Performance 5.30pm – 7.00pm at College PC clean up and Easter Egg Raffle in Hall P7 SAPSS Drumline 3.30pm-5.30pm in Performing Arts Centre Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.30pm Last Day of Term 1 for Students

THURSDAY, 2nd April (Day 9) FRIDAY, 3rd April (Day 10)

- Staff Spirituality Day – Pupil Free - Good Friday

DATES TO REMEMBER: Monday 20th April Tuesday 21st April Friday 24th April Saturday 25th April Monday 27th April Monday 27th April Tuesday 28th April Friday 1st May Monday 4th - Friday 8th May Wednesday 6th – Friday 8th May Wednesday 6th May Tuesday 12th – Thursday 14th May

Restorative Practices Staff Professional Development Day – Pupil Free Students Return in full winter uniform Camp Gallipoli in Sydney ANZAC DAY Year 7 2016 Open Night ANZAC Ceremony P1 in Hall Diocesan Touch Championships in Lismore St Joseph’s Feast Day Celebrations Catholic Schools Week Diocesan Basketball in Coffs Harbour Science and Engineering Challenge Competition- Kempsey NAPLAN

For all the latest news, click the link below to visit St Joseph’s Regional Website http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/

ACTING PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE THANK YOU A big thank you to staff and parents for participating in our Term 1 Parent-Teacher Interviews. It is wonderful to see and listen to parents and teachers discussing student progress and how both parties can further assist students in their learning. We certainly know that parents play a very important role in student success and happiness at school and welcome the partnership and communication between teachers and parents. Congratulations and thank you to Mrs Claudette Stace and our Creative Arts staff, as well as Mr Phil Shelley and Mrs Claire Goldie for their time in taking away our senior students this week. These experiences provide a great benefit to student learning as they approach their HSC.

EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIP As Term 1 comes to a close and we prepare for Term 2 I would like to share with you a new partnership the College has engaged in for the next two years. We have formed a partnership with ‘Real Schools’; an organisation committed to developing caring students and connected communities. In particular our partnership will be developing and implementing a Restorative Practices approach to be used at the College. What does this mean?…. This means, staff and students will work together to “build relationships based on respect, resilience and responsibility.” In a world where technology has rapidly replaced human conversation we will deliberately look to give staff and students the skills to have a life of meaningful and fulfilling relationships with peers and others. For teachers the partnership aims to enhance their skills to RESPOND rather than REACT to student behaviour. We would like to invite parents to be a part of this wonderful partnership. Parents have the opportunity to learn the same strategies teachers are using and to gain a greater understanding of the approach teachers will be using with your sons and daughters. Come along and gain some valuable tips in raising sons and daughters to be caring young individuals who are able to develop positive relationships as they enter into young adulthood. On Tuesday, 21st April at 6:00pm Adam Voigt, founder of Real Schools, will be presenting to parents here at the College. The previous day, Monday, 20 th April (Day One of Term 2) will be a pupil free day so that Adam can work with all staff and on Tuesday he will be in classes working with teachers and students.

WINTER UNIFORM A reminder that all students are to return Term 2 in full winter uniform. -

Both boys and girls shirts must have the top button so that ties can be worn correctly. This includes ties for both boys and girls.

Girls are also asked to ensure their skirts are the correct length, i.e touch the top of the knees NOT above the knee.

All students are reminded that jumpers must be in good condition and students are not permitted to wear jumpers that have frayed or holey cuffs.

We would also ask that any student who began the year in incorrect shoes, i.e rubber toed and others that are not ALL leather, plain black, polishable shoes need to have the correct ones for the commencement of Term 2.

Holidays are also a common time for piercings and new hairstyles. We remind parents and students to check the diary to ensure new trends meet college standards.

ANZAC DAY ANZAC day this year falls on the Saturday and as a result there is no Public Holiday for schools. The ANZAC March has always been a wonderful opportunity for the College to unite with the other Catholic schools in St Agnes’ Parish, to show our appreciation to those members of our community who fought for the Nation’s freedom and safety. It also allows us to show our support to the current members of our Armed Services, many of who are former students of the College. Whilst Student Representative Council and Community Service Representatives students have always been expected to attend the ANZAC March I warmly invite and encourage all students to participate in the 2015 March. It is a great opportunity to show your sense of community and citizenship as a young Australian and will be recognised on student’s reports and Year 12 References. Students are asked to wear full winter uniform and meet outside Beau Thai Restaurant on the corner of Horton and William Street Port Macquarie between 9.15-9.30am.

YEAR 7 2016 It is already that time of year where we begin the enrolment process for our 2016 Year 7 students. Students in our Catholic feeder schools will receive their enrolment packs prior to the end of Term 1. This week Mr Tim McCosker, Sarah Stewart, Mitchell Steep, Max Roods and Grace Robb along with staff members Mr Phil Pares and Mrs Tobi Harris visited St Joseph’s Wauchope and St Joseph’s Laurieton. Next week Mrs Eichmann and some students and teachers will be visiting St Joseph’s Port Macquarie and St Agnes’ Primary Schools. Students attending non-feeder schools are asked to call into the College office to collect a pack. If you are aware of friends or siblings wishing to enrol please let them know as places have filled over the past few years. The Year 7 2016 Enrolment Open Night will be held on MONDAY 27th APRIL in the College Hall.

God Bless Cath Eichmann Acting Principal

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. 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.

MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Reminder statements are being sent out next week. We have recently had a software upgrade and are aware that some families did not receive their last statement which was emailed and posted out on 2nd March. If you do not receive this reminder statement please contact Mrs Jo Williams at the College office immediately. We ask that you please check your spam or junk mail folder and if there, please add the sending email address to your contacts.

FROM THE LEADER OF CATECHESIS AND SCHOOL EVANGELISATION 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.

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

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The Retreat was amazing Great to get to know teachers in a different way The best experience ever I liked the campfire Loved our small groups, made some great memories Best thing I’ve ever done. I feel like a whole new person Was incredible getting the letter from parents. I didn’t know they felt like that. Great mass on the mountain Forgiveness session was the most valuable for me The mountain walk was ridiculously hard, but rewarding Other people’s affirmations have really changed how I feel about myself Didn’t know so many people cared about me.

MESSAGE FROM THE PARISH ADMINISTRATION OFFICE EASTER When we hear the word “Easter” we probably think with delight about holidays, having a weekend away, Easter eggs and generally a time of celebration. At Easter we remember Jesus. We remembered how he suffered and was put to death and above all how he rose again. We remember with faith. God, our father loved us so much, he sent his son Jesus to live among us, to share our lives, to share our suffering and to share our death. Most importantly he was raised to new life. That is the joy of Easter. Despite the darkness of the suffering and death of Jesus, there is light and hope because of his resurrection. This is why we have a holiday. This is why we give each other the gift of an Easter egg – we are giving new life to each other. Wishing you a very happy Easter and the blessings of the risen Lord. John McQueen Coordinating Executive Officer Parish Education

PARENT ASSEMBLY YOUR SUPPORT OF PARENT ASSEMBLY ASSISTS US TO CONTINUE OUR SUPPORT OF PARENTS

The Parent Assembly is an initiative of the Lismore Diocese that assists us all in becoming the best parents we can be and the first and foremost educators of our children. Our mission is to encourage all parents to be active partners of our school and parish community. The Parent Assembly offers support for parents in meeting the challenges of raising children. Through your valued input and feedback, we try to identify and address some of the needs of parents in our parish schools. Parent Assembly events are developed and provided in response to these needs. Please support these events so we can continue to reach out and support our school parents in the areas of Faith Enrichment, Networking and Support, Parenting Education and Advocacy. We would really appreciate your feedback on topics that may be of interest to parents or any other ideas that may help to continue to build our sense of community and partnership within our school. For more details, please contact Hastings Macleay Cluster Organiser Peta Rourke on her mobile: 0400 420 614 Parent Assembly Hastings Macleay Region

TUTORING UNSW MEDICAL STUDENTS TUTORS FOR STUDENTS We have just formed an exciting partnership with the University of NSW Rural Medical School students and the College. A number of parents often request details of tutors who are available to provide extra one-on-one tuition and support for their sons and daughters. Below is a list of University students studying Medicine here in Port Macquarie who are looking for tutoring opportunities. Parents may contact the student directly to make arrangements and negotiate fees, times, days, venue etc. All arrangements and agreements are between the parent and the tutor however we would advise parents to be conscious of ensuring the tutoring is in an open environment. For students in Years 7-9 we also have some Year 11 & 12 students available for tutoring work. Please contact Cath Eichmann for details. If a venue is required, University of NSW Medical tutors or current SJRC senior student tutors may use the College Homework Hub for tutoring between 3.30-4.30pm Monday -Thursday (ONLY). The venue must be arranged through Mrs Cath Eichmann (Assistant Principal - Pastoral) at the College prior to this commencing and necessary paperwork completed by the tutor. Unfortunately other external tutors cannot use the College as a venue.

UNSW Medical Students available for tutoring 2015 Charge per hr

Tutor/Student

Subject

Contact No.

Amitee Ryan

Maths, Chemistry

0437 052 234

$40

Jacinta Merton

Maths, Biology, 7-10 Science

0408 222 936

$40

Rebekah Beattie

History, English

0421 727 895

$30

Claire Purvis

History, English, Biology, 7-10 Science

0438 699 586

$40

Alex Sheather

English(Ext 1+2/Adv), Biology

0401 247 666

$40

Ksana Horgan

English, History, Biology, Art

0457 683 732

$30

Bronwyn Hoogland

Yr 7-10 Any subject except Art/English

0427 802 228

$30

Georgina Dixon

English, music, history French (7-10)

0404 630 552

$35

Timothy Ting

Maths (7-12) Science (7-10)

0412 526 188

$40

Ailie McGarity

Piano Teacher - Grade 0-5

0413 829 915

$40

UNSW Contact

Janis Dick - Admin Officer

65807519

Charles Sturt University Tutors Some students currently studying at Charles Sturt University have also expressed interest in tutoring work. If you would like further details please contact Mr Tim McCosker (Assistant Principal - Curriculum) at the College.

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

Language Conventions Reading (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Writing

THURSDAY 14 MAY 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

Anne Marchment Leader of Literacy

NEWS FROM THE LEADER OF HSIE Year 9 Canberra Excursion A reminder to Year 9 students, please return permission and medical notes 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 College 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 College

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: 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

MUSIC - FRETWORK Last week Year 8 students enjoyed the humour and talent of the legendary guitarist Terry Murray, who took the students on a music journey through 70years of Rock music in a one hour show that showed many styles of music, types of guitars and components of a rock band. All the students will remember Terry Murray because "that's his name" as well as his Uncle Tony. This event was the only music in school workshop for all year 8 for 2015 as part of the Mandatory stage 4 Music course. Leanne Johnson Music Teacher

TAS NEWS

MATHS VAULT PROBLEMS The equilateral triangle ABC has sides of length 1 and AB lies on the line XY. The triangle is rotated clockwise around B until BC lies on the line XY. It is then rotated similarly around C and then about A as shown in the diagram. What is the length of the path traced out by point C during this sequence of rotations? Answer to Last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s problem:

LIBRARY NEWS World Poetry Day This day is celebrated each year on March 21, and this week, to mark the occasion, we had poetry readings, recitations and performances in the Library. Staff members including Mrs Tinsey, Mr Battison, Mr Smith, Mr Johnston, Mr Daley, Ms Marchment, Mrs McKee and Mrs Bale participated in this event to an enthusiastic crowd. “Poetry can change lives”.

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…… Bombastic. “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.

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Only 3 photos from any Instagram account will be accepted as judgeable.

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Each week, a Photo of The Week will be selected.

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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. CONGRATULATIONS To Priya Schuetz and Eleanor Wright – both successful in claiming a substantial bursary for their MedEntry UMAT preparation course to be held in the holidays in Sydney. Their very impressive record of participation and achievement in all areas of college and community life deemed them to be worthy recipients of this. 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. 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 10 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Help Please! Help Please!

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 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). HASTINGS BASEBALL INC- Calling for registrations in the winter competition. Seniors play Sunday afternoons beginning 19th April at Blackbutt Park Wauchope. Junior’s liveball will play Sunday mornings beginning 24th May also at Blackbutt Park. T Ballers 5 to 10 years will play Sunday mornings alternating between Port Macquarie & Wauchope beginning 24 th May. Registrations will be taken at Blackbutt Park 1pm to 3pm Saturday 28th March. Further registration days will be advertised on Facebook: Hastings Baseball Association Names can also be emailed to info@hastingsbaseball.com.au Phone enquiries Rose 6585 2076

HASTINGS VALLEY VIKINGS are STILL looking for players to join our club. We offer the opportunity to join a very family orientated club. Do you want to have fun and play in a great team environment? Under 14s play 3 Friday night games then 1 Super Sunday. Under 16s and 18s play Saturdays. So please contact Craig Smith on 0439810612 or Email smithie1971@gmail.com. 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 15 th- 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 1 st 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.

HASTING DISABLED SURFERS ASSOCIATION FLYNN’S BEACH, PORT MACQUARIE SATURDAY, 28TH MARCH 9:00AM Start Followed by BBQ at 12:00pm For more information please visit www.disabledsurfers.org

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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

2015 SJRC Cross Country

TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM THE REGIONAL VISIT http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/sport/sport

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 eligible 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 and 4km Course

SPORT TERM 1 Week 10

Wed 1 Apr

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 Northern CCC Rugby League Trial â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Smithtown Selection at Dio Winter Sport Trial LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM THE at REGIONAL listed below- The selection program will open 6:00am VISIT on Friday the

SPORT

Sport choices for term 2 http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/sport/sport 27th March and close Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm. It is first in best dressed. Students only need to make one selection. If the resubmit screen comes up after you submit your selection, you are in. Term2

Year 9 - Tuesday Period 4 & 5 (205)

Year 10 - Tuesday Period 6 & 7 (200)

Ten Pin Bowling - Wave Bowl (35) $7/wk

Rock Climbing/Laser Tag - CofG (25) $7/wk

Lawn Bowls(20) $3/wk

Lawn Bowls (20) $3/wk

Multi Sports - Port Indoor (20) $5/wk

Learn to Surf (24) $10/wk

Surfing (16) $2/wk

Beach Walking (20) $2/wk

7&8

Indoor & Outdoor Games (65) No Cost

Schools Cup Netball On Wednesday, a group of 19 girls competed at the School's Cup Netball competition at the Macquarie Park netball courts. Team A consisted of Ebony Williams, Olivia Coram, Sophie Neuman, Gabbi Foster, Ashleigh Woodbury, Sophie Marchingo, Megan Camilleri, Brydie Frankland and Sophie Roberts. These girls had a very successful day winning 5 of their games and going down in the other 2. The girls involved in team B were Taylah Debreceny, Jesse Willis, Elousie Sprague, Jayme Clarke, Mahala Hopwood, Georgia Smith, Caitlyn Rogers, Abbie Trotter, Amelia Stennett and Sarah Litjens. Although they were not as successful on the day, the girls played some great netball winning 2 of their 7 games. All girls involved showed great team work and school spirit on the day. Thank you for a great day. Ms Hamlin and Miss Gilbert.

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