Principal's Message
Welcome to the first 'special edition' of our College Newsletter for 2023. A full College newsletter is published fortnightly on even weeks during the term (Weeks 2, 4, 6 8 10). On odd weeks, a shorter version with a link to the College Calendar and upcoming events will be emailed to families. However, this week's special edition newsletter contains information pertinent to the start of the school year.
A warm welcome to our 225 Year 7 students and 25 new families and students in Years 8, 9, 10 and 11 who have joined our College community this year. We also welcome back our Year 12 and look forward to having you lead our College in your final year of schooling. I sincerely hope students have reconnected with their friends and made a few new friends since returning to school.
2023 is going to be another great year for our St Joseph's Regional College community. With our theme of “Justice” being our focus it will be important for each of us to embrace action to right social injustices and help others where we can.
In 2023 we need to make sure we get the little things right. We need to support each other to wear our uniform correctly, keep our environment beautiful, treat others with respect, be kind to everyone and show gratitude for all the wonderful experiences that are available at this most beautiful College. This will ensure that students can learn in a safe and friendly environment, and are open to the opportunities that are available at St Joseph's Regional College.
At this week's special assembly, new staff and staff who have new roles within the College were introduced to students. We have the best teachers and staff and I would like to thank them all for the amazing work they have been doing in preparation for your 2023 school year.
Staff Role Changes
 Mr Ian Lutton Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching |
 Mr Matthew Bushe
Assistant Principal- Mission
|
 Mrs Anne Marchment Leader of Curriculum |
 Mr Michael Walsh Leader of Student Wellbeing (Behaviour Support) |
 Mr Shane Hyland Leader of Evangelisation |
 Ms Chelsea Roulstone Leader of English |
 Mr Dylan Sainsbury Leader of Wellbeing |
 Mrs Sarah McLeod Literacy Coach |
 Ms Donna Hamlin Student Support
|
 Ms Emily Burg College Youth Minister |
 Mr Jegethees Sanmugarasa IT Assistant |
 Ms Breanna Stone Canteen Supervisor |
New Staff
 English |
 Mathematics |
 Mathematics |
 HSIE & RE |
 English & HSIE |
 HSIE |
 Mrs Amy Haydon HSIE |
 Mr Trent Clayworth Classroom Support |
 Classroom Support |
 Mr Nathan Cox Classroom Support |
 Co-curricular Trainee |
 PDHPE Trainee |
 Creative Arts Trainee |
 Joshua Wright Indigenous Education Worker |
 Indigenous Education Worker |
Traffic Management
In Term 2 we commenced a process of reviewing our Traffic Management Policy in consultation with the Catholic Schools Office and the Parish. The safety of our students is our number one priority and we are in a position to trial new procedures in 2023.
Please refer to the map below which outlines the changes.
The main changes are in place to:
- avoid students crossing the road in unsafe places
- allow buses to enter and exit in a timely manner so the majority of our students can be transported home and/or transfer stations safely
- to facilitate traffic flow thus avoiding gridlock in the case of emergency vehicles needing to access the site
The best practice is for students to catch a bus, or walk home if they live in the local vicinity. I understand that is not always practical.
Parents collecting their children by car will need to be mindful of the following changes:
- The drop-off and pick-up zone is a NO PARKING zone. Cars can sit in the zone for 2-3 minutes then will need to move on. You will be required to drive into a visitor car park space or drive out of the grounds and around the roundabout on College Drive/Chancellors Drive to re-enter if you exceed the 2-3 minutes.
- Bus Zones are STRICTLY NO PARKING zones.
- The road past the Administration Building is now ONE WAY.
- If parents park in the Visitor Parking area, they must walk across to the drop-off and pick-up zone and collect their child to take them to the car.
- Cars are required to park REAR to KERB.
We have added two new pedestrian crossings for students to exit the College if walking or riding bikes. These are the ONLY two places students are permitted to exit the College on foot. Students CAN NOT walk out through the front College Main gates and have been advised not to cross the road in any unsafe place.
Year 11 students who park in the allocated Year 11 parking area must walk past the maintenance shed and across the pedestrian crossing, near the tennis courts, to cross the road to and from that carpark.
Thank you for your continued support to ensure all of our community stakeholders, particularly our students, are safe at drop-off and pick-up times.
The updated Traffic Management Policy can be found on our College website on the Policy & Procedures page, which is located under the 'About' tab.
CCTV Security
Last July, CCTV security and surveillance cameras were installed at various points around the College to monitor student movement and improve safety and security for all. They have proven highly successful and we were able to install more over the January holiday period to provide better security to outdoor areas and some learning spaces.
Mrs Tanya Daley
Principal