Principal's Message

School Improvement

At St Joseph’s Regional College, we are committed to improving the learning and wellbeing outcomes of each student in our care while fostering individual faith development.

Our 2023 Annual School Improvement Plan has been informed by data collected and developed by our staff to capture the explicit improvement agenda to be lived out in the College.

We will undergo a formal school review in 2024, and we will engage in a collaborative process of developing a three Year Strategic Improvement Plan after the review.

Next term, students, parents and staff will be asked to complete a survey, “Tell Them From Me”, that will assist us in determining how well we are meeting the needs of our students and families.

The following graphic is our 2023 Annual School Improvement Plan, consisting of our School Mission, Vision, Values and Goals.

Principal's Awards

Each term, students who have earnt a Principal's Award are presented with their certificate at an assembly. This week, I had the pleasure of presenting 30 certificates to students who have consistently been working towards their goals and contributing to the spirit of the College. 

At St Joseph's Regional College, we have a tiered system for merits. The Merit System provides regular positive reinforcement to students who do good work or put in a lot of effort. It also provides parents with feedback on work and effort of special merit.

To earn a Principal's Award:

• Merit Awards are earned through effort and commitment, and are designed to provide students with regular positive reinforcement. 
• Pastoral Coordinator’s Award is presented to a student once they have received five Merit Awards.
• Principal’s Award is presented at a College assembly when a student has received five Pastoral Coordinator’s Awards.

Congratulations to the following students:

Year 7 2024 Enrolment - Catholic Primary School Visits

The Year 7 2024 enrolment process has commenced. This week, Mr Bushe, Mrs Handley, and I have had the privilege to be accompanied by the following students to visit:

• St Joseph's, Wauchope: Hanz Herrera & Hayley Vos
• St Joseph's, Port Macquarie: Isabella Russell & Riley Tattersall
• St Joseph's, Laurieton: Abbie Hudson & Jack Dorn
• St Agnes', Port Macquarie: Tora Wehlow & Noah Joyce

I am very impressed by how quickly students can grow in confidence, to be able to truly articulate the spirit of St Joseph's Regional College. The students have simply been tremendous in discussing their life and learning experiences at St Joseph's Regional College.

On Monday, for the first time, we will pay a visit to St Peter's Primary.

All enrolment enquiries can be submitted via our College website - https://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/enrolment-enquiries

Savannah's Big Chop

Year 9 student Savannah Beard hasn't cut her hair in 15 years and is about to chop off over 60cm of her hair to raise awareness and funds for, Hair with Heart, a Variety Children's charity. Together with her little sister, they will be donating over ONE metre of hair.

If you can help Savannah reach her goal, please do so by donating through the following link - https://hairwithheart.variety.org.au/fundraisers/savannahbeard/hair-with-heart

Staff Spirituality & Development Days - Pupil Free Day

Staff will be participating in two Professional Learning Days.
Students will not be required to attend school on these days.

Thursday 6th April and Monday 24th April 2023

Term 1  concludes for students on Wednesday, 5th April 2023

Thursday, 6th April, is the last day of Term 1 for staff, SJRC staff will be participating in our annual Spirituality Day. The aim of the day is to engage and support staff in their faith development. The program has been developed by the Bishop of Lismore and the Catholic Schools Office and will be presented by the Leadership Team of the College.

Monday, 24th April, staff will be undertaking professional learning focusing on three key areas: NESA requirements around registration and accreditation, differentiation, and continued development of literacy and numeracy programs within the College. 

Term 2 commences for students on Wednesday, 26th April 2023