Principal's Message
Blended Learning Awards
Congratulations to the majority of students who this week received a special Pastoral Coordinator's Award in recognition of their engagement and efforts during Blended Learning.
This is a great affirmation of our students using their Character Strengths of Love of Learning and Perseverance during what was a very difficult time for many.
I refer you to Mrs Daley's article following for further explanation in regard to Character Strengths.
Senior PC Blended Learning Awards
National Reconciliation Week (27th May - 3rd June 2020)
This week, we continue our acknowledgment of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islanders. Congratulations to Mrs Carly Taylor and Mr Braden Saggers for the great work in bringing our community together. #InThisTogether. Students of St Joseph's Regional College have certainly become more informed about the Indigenous population of Australia because of their efforts.
I refer you to the following overview of Reconciliation Week by Mrs Carly Taylor.
We have had a wonderful National Reconciliation Week with a high rate of student involvement in the activities. We started the week with a walk around the College Link Road, showing our commitment to this year's theme of “In This Together”. At the end of the walk, students placed a handprint on an artwork that has been displayed in our canteen area for the week. Around this display, we placed posters with information about National Reconciliation Week for all to read.
In conjunction with our lovely Library staff, we created a display of some of the Indigenous books available in the library, information about inspirational Aboriginal leaders, artists, actors, leaders and politicians, Aboriginal artifacts, and information about National Reconciliation Week. During Pastoral Care time a number of PCs visited the library to view the display, chat with Braden and myself, and students also watched the following short clip on Intergenerational Trauma.
To end the week, a lunchtime BBQ was held. The BBQ was a great success and we thank all of the students and staff who purchased either a sausage sandwich or a can of drink. All the money raised will be donated to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. The total raised for this wonderful cause was - $449.75. THANK YOU!!
For further information about the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, please click HERE.
Mrs Carly Taylor
Indigenous Education Officer
Child Protection Policy Update for Staff, Volunteers and Tutors
Our College has updated its Child Protection Policy which is located on the College Website; hover over the 'About' tab and select the option 'Our College', navigate to the 'Policies and Procedures' tab. http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/about-us/our-college/
Please be assured that all tutors, volunteers and staff members hold a current Working with Children’s Check and are regularly in-serviced regarding Duty of Care and Mandatory Reporting requirements.
All employees of St Joseph’s Regional College under The Care and Protection Act (1998) are mandatory Reporters. We are mandated to provide the following for students in our care: to provide an environment for them that is free of violence and exploitation and provide services that foster their health, development needs, spirituality, self-respect and dignity.
Afternoon Pickup of Students
Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID19, we are experiencing a higher number of families collecting their children, particularly, in the afternoon. I ask that all families entering the College via a vehicle remain vigilant of our students' movements during the busy pickup time. To this end, I would like to thank families for their continued courtesy and patience towards other road users.
Social Distancing and The College Office
While we don’t require students to socially distance themselves at the College, we are obliged to maintain this expectation for adults. For this reason, I would ask that parents attend the College Office for relatively urgent matters only and ask parents to be mindful of using other forms of communication wherever possible.
If you do need to collect your child in an emergency or for an appointment, you are most welcome to call the College Office and arrangements will be made for your child to meet you outside the office.
There is currently a limit of three people in the office foyer at any one time.
God Bless
Jim Dempsey
Principal