Principal's Message
Pupil Free Day
Friday 31st May - Proclaim Staff Day
On Friday 31st May, all Catholic Schools in the Hastings area will be closed as all staff are attending an important event, Proclaim 2024.
Proclaim, is an initiative of the Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools launched over a decade ago and has been instrumental in fostering vibrant Catholic communities within our schools. It began by prioritising the New Evangelization in 2013, followed by a focus on our Catholic vocation to work and teach in 2017. In 2019, it emphasised that all are welcome and called to discipleship. Proclaim 2024 marks a significant day for all school staff across the Lismore Diocese as we renew our commitment to advancing the Gospel in our schools.
Year 7 2025 Information and Open Evening
The night was very well attended and I sincerely thank our Enrolment Officer, Michelle Reynolds, for her expertise in the enrolment process and in the organisation of the night. Also, to Assistant Principals for Teaching & Learning, Mission and Pastoral Care for presenting on the evening. Families were greeted by our amazing Jazz Band conducted by Chris Trotman. I also want to thank the many staff who volunteered to park cars, welcome families and supervise students, staff who presented in classrooms, staff who made us afternoon tea and cleaned up. The evening was truly another awesome SJRC team effort.
We are really proud and congratulate the 49 students who acted as tour guides and the two Year 7 speakers, Armani Daley and Fletcher Taylor. They are all such great ambassadors for the College.
Year 7 2025 interviews commence this week and I thank all staff involved in the process of conducting those interviews over a period of days.
Year 12 Semester One Award Ceremony
This week, I had the pleasure of presenting the Semester One awards to our Year 12 cohort. What a marvellous group of humans they are! I encouraged the cohort to keep focusing on the end goal, to challenge themselves to do more and to maintain a healthy balance as they near the completion of their secondary schooling.
To parents and caregivers, the end of Year 12 is in sight for you and your child. Thank you for your unwavering support, which has been instrumental in guiding these exceptional young individuals through their journey at St Joseph's Regional College.
Congratulations to the following award recipients:
Outstanding Achievement (Gold)
To receive an Outstanding Achievement award, students must have achieved Excellence and Application Awards in there or more of their subjects.
| Abhishek Amada Sophia Dominguez Keiana Dreelan Rhea Edden-Moore |
Lauren Johnston James Merkus Gabriel Moore Olivia Moore Hudson Potter |
Charlotte Shee Aryan Vaishnav Jamie Vinod Aden Young |
Outstanding Application (Green)
Students must have achieved Application Awards in five or more of their subjects to receive an Outstanding Application award.
| Adam Cook Isabel Dickinson Elokin Harrison Ava-Grace Hawker |
Nicholas Honeysett Thomas Little Bailey Moore Cora Puttick |
Laura Smith Maisy Taylor Madeleine Tunbridge Alaska Webber |
Community Service
Awarded to students who have participated in 10 or more hours of community service.
| Zoe Copeland Liam Cusack Ziggy Ewart Alexander Farley Cooper Farrington |
Grace Kruk Annie Mepham James Merkus Gabriel Moore Cora Puttick |
Lucas Pynaert Charlotte Shee Maisy Taylor Aryan Vaishnav Jamie Vinod |
Congratulations Year 12
Finally, to all the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, carers, aunts, sisters and other women in our lives who care for us, and love us unconditionally. Happy Mother's Day. May your day be filled with love, joy and laughter.
Mrs Tanya DaleyPrincipal