Term 3 Week 2 - 28th July 2023
- Principal's Message
- Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching
- Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care
- Assistant Principal - Mission
- Evangelisation
- 2023 SJRC Athletics Squad Announcement
- HSC Showcase
- Careers News
- Alumni
- Library News
- Parish News
- Canteen News
- St Agnes' Uniform Store
- SJRC Social Media
- Community News
Year 11 2024 Information Evening
On Monday 24th July Year 10 students and their families attended the Year 11 2024 Information Evening. Special thanks to Mr Ian Lutton, Ms Anne Marchment, and Ms Heidi Flanagan for their presentations, and Leaders of Learning for providing additional advice to enable a smooth transition into senior school at St Joseph’s Regional College.
Students will now attend a Subject Information Session on Monday 31st July followed by Interviews in the College Library on Wednesday 2nd August.
Save the Date Parent Teacher Interviews
On Monday 21st August Year 7 to 12 Parent Teacher Interviews will be held in the College Hall from 4 pm to 7 pm. Please ensure that you have downloaded the Compass App as bookings will be made in Compass!
Compass - Student Absences
The easiest and most streamlined way to complete absentee notes in Compass is to wait until you receive the notification on the day your child is away. This way, you simply click on the link and it takes you straight to a very simple form that is easily completed on your phone or mobile device. Earlier notification is possible, however, involves a more time consuming seven-step process:
- Click on 'More'
- Click on 'Open in Browser'
- Click on 'Add Attendance Note'
- Click on green plus sign 'Add'
- Click on 'Attendance Note'
- Enter all necessary details
- Click 'Save'
We ask that parents do not add absentee notes for partial absences. We will keep with the normal sign in/sign out process at the front office, when students arrive late or are collected early.
Compass - Making payment and providing consent for events
Please see the video below for instructions on how to pay and consent for events.
https://watch.screencastify.com/v/1O1ZC9iTYrN0m8HMPDvu
2023 Non-Government Schools Census Collection Notice
The Australian Government Department of Education (the department) would like to advise all staff, parents and guardians that it will collect certain information about your school, its staff and student body as part of the 2023 Non-Government School Census collection (the Census).
Mrs Tanya Daley
Principal
Year 7-10 Awards Ceremony
On Wednesday we celebrated and acknowledged excellence in academic achievements of students from Years 7-10. Congratulations to all students for their efforts so far this year. Occasions such as today, present students with an opportunity to reflect on their personal academic goals, and I would encourage all students to set new goals for Semester Two. As a College community, we will continue to set goals that challenge our students, both academically and interpersonal, to achieve their personal best and to reflect on how they are able to serve others.
I would like to thank the staff involved for their organisation and for ensuring the Year 7-10 Semester One Awards Ceremony was a huge success. While I understand, that not all families are able to attend College events; I would like to acknowledge and thank the many parents who were able to attend the ceremonies. It was certainly lovely to have your presence at our College.
Six or more Excellence and Application Awards in Years 7, 8
Five or more Excellence and Application Awards in Years 9, 10
Congratulations to the Outstanding Achievement Award recipients:
| Laya Maria Abraham India Addison Miley Ashcroft Akir Baird-Philp Eliza Bajt Fynn Barratt Jasmine Bi Aaron Joseph Biju Ava Cole Emily Cook Kieran Copeland Elkie Croft Esther Cummins |
Maya Curtis |
Georgina Keogh Elijah Koivu Oliver Koivu Noah Langdon Erin Little Tahlia McIlveen Siya Modi Kiara Newman Sophie Pynaert Evan Rowe Matilda Shields Louisa Smith Phoebe Stubbs Jaina Thakrani |
Outstanding Application
To receive an Outstanding Application Award, students in their respective years must have received:
Eight or more Application Awards in Years 7, 8
Seven or more Application Awards in Years 9, 10
Congratulations to the Outstanding Application Award recipients:
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Ellah Armitage |
Jayden Harvey |
Alissa Ostler |
Community Service Awards
Awarded to students who have achieved 10 or more hours of Community Service work. Congratulations to the following recipients of a Community Service award.
| Isaac Angland Eliza Bajt Peyton Berry Emilijana Bosnjak Chelsea Bradshaw Danica Bridgeland Kiarna Burns Zack Cato Kayden Cook Jazmin Cooke Ashton Cooper Isla Dalton Abbey Delforce Jack Duff Samuel Duff Lilly Fraser Rae Venice Gaviola |
Bronte Gawith Sharni Graham Paige Haleblian Hugh Hayward Ella Herbert Sophie Holmes Jorja Hurrell Adam Jennings Grace Keena Jack Kirk Joshua Kobelke Elijah Koivu Oliver Koivu Alexis Lambert Charlee Maher Ella Martin Airlia Matthews |
Nina McGahey Brinkley McHugh Taj Mervyn-Jones Lucinda Murphy Lilien Nguyen Zali Roberts Archie Robertson Zoe Scott-Branagan Ellie Seymour Matilda Shields Isabella Skinner Alannah Steele Hannah Thompson Summer Tilston Emily Walsh Ioan Williams Connor Wilson |
Year 11 2024 Enrolment Information
Next week is an important week in our Year 10 students transition into senior school either at St Joseph’s Regional College or Newman Senior Technical College. Students who intend to continue their studies at SJRC in Year 11 will have a subject information day on Monday 31st July. On this day students will attend information sessions for those subjects they intend studying in years 11 and 12. If a student is unsure about whether to continue Year 11 at SJRC or Newman in 2024 then they are strongly advised to attend the information day to help guide their decision making as to where they will complete their HSC over the next two years. Students who intend enrolling in Newman Senior Technical College in 2024 do not need to attend school on this day. Following this, interviews for Year 2024 will be conducted at St Joseph’s Regional College on Wednesday 2nd August in the College Library. Parents are reminded to book an interview if they have not already done so, the details are listed below.
NAPLAN
Year 7 and 9 Naplan results arrived at the College this week. These reports will be sent home with your child on Monday 31st July in a sealed envelope. A copy of the information letter provided to families is attached below.
Year 12 Trial HSC exams
Good luck to our Year 12 students who commence their Trial HSC exams on Monday 31st July. It has been very pleasing to see many Year 12 students take advantage of the extended hours in ‘Food for Thought’ after school and also the subject seminars that ran this week. Year 12 are reminded that the Trial exams are more than just an exam block and will be critical in helping to identify gaps in their skills and knowledge, that will be a core focus in the post-trial exam period when they prepare for the HSC exams. A reminder that if at any stage over the next two weeks a student is unable to attend their exam due to illness or misadventure, the College Office needs to be notified as soon as possible and ideally and email sent to Ms Marchment - Leader of Curriculum at anne.marchment@lism.catholic.edu.au
Upcoming Events
Staff Development Day Monday 7th August
Families are reminded that Monday 7th August is a designated Staff Development Day. On this day students are not required to attend school and normal classes will not operate. Year 12 students Trial HSC exams, will continue as normal and the Senior Study Centre will operate during the day. The aim of this day is to facilitate the implementation of a large number of new syllabi being introduced in 2024 across Years 7-11.
Year 9 2024 (current Year 8 students) Educational Pathway Information Evening Monday 14th August 6:00pm
Year 9 is a significant milestone in a student’s academic progress in high school. This is the beginning of a student making subject decisions that will impact their Stage 6 pathway and university options post-secondary schooling. Next year will also see the implementation of a number of significant curriculum changes in the core subjects of English and Mathematics. To support students and parents during this period of change, an information evening will be held in the College Hall on Monday 14th August at 6.00 pm. During this evening the impact of the changes in English and Mathematics will be outlined and additional information regarding elective choices and future pathway options will also be outlined. Further information will be communicated with Year 8 families over the next few weeks.
Assistant Principal- Learning and Teaching
Pastoral Care
It has been a very positive and dynamic start to Semester 2 at our College. Significant school events are so important for our students in anchoring them to their school community. Our students participated with enthusiasm in the Athletics Carnival on Tuesday of last week and then had the opportunity to be recognised for Semester 1 efforts and application during our Awards Ceremony on Wednesday of this week. Our Year 8 and 9 students have also enjoyed their Spirituality Days this week. Thank you to the many staff who work so hard to bring these experiences to life for our students.
A reminder that special events such as Athletics Carnivals are subject to the same attendance requirements as every other school day. Even if the event on offer may not be of particular interest to your child, it absolutely forms part of their holistic experiences as a student of SJRC and provides valuable time to connect with their peers and teachers away from the usual learning routines.
Earlier this week, all parents and carers of Year 7 students received email information relating to an app called “W App (Slay)”. Information about this app can be accessed via the eSafety Commissioner at THIS LINK. We encourage all parents to discuss the “W App (Slay)” with your child as part of a broader conversation around online safety and engaging with care and kindness in the online world. Parents may also find of interest FREE UP COMING WEBINARS entitled “ESafety 101” designed for parents and carers of primary and secondary aged students.As always, if you feel we can provide additional wellbeing information or support for your child at school, please get in touch with their Leader of Student Wellbeing.
Mrs Jennifer Furney
Assistant Principal- Pastoral Care
Year 8 & 9 Reflection Days
On Thursday and Friday this week, Year 8 and 9 students participated in their Reflection Day facilitated by the dedicated Passionist Youth Team. The Reflection Day provided a sacred space for our students to think about their individual journeys with the analogy of the emotional rope and the masks we wear. Some of the games challenged students to step out of their comfort zone by learning to communicate and develop as a team outside their normal friendship groups.
Prayer for Year 12 students
Lord, we pray for our Year 12 students as they commence their trial exams. You alone know how we all may have experienced similar times with a sense of loneliness, challenge, anxiety and stress.
Reach out and touch the hearts and minds of students with a sense that you are with them; with confidence to face the challenge; and with the realisation that their anxiety and stress can be a positive energy in their pursuit of excellence.
Give them insight to understand what they have studied and help them to remember it when the time comes.
Help them to keep in perspective the many gifts and talents you have already given them so that they may use them for the greater honour and glory of God.
Amen.
St Agnes' Church Gospel Reflections
Fr Paul Gooley is continuing to provide Gospel readings and reflections via email and online Monday to Saturday for those interested in connecting with their faith in this way.
Click to watch Fr Paul's Gospel Readings and Reflections.
St Agnes' Parish News Bulletin
Each week the Parish produces a news bulletin. In this week’s bulletin:
- An update from the Parish
- World Day for Grandparents and Elderly
- St Agnes' Foundation Raffle
- 'Welkam' to the PALM Scheme
- Mass times and more!
Click to read this week's Parish News Bulletin
Assistant Principal- Mission
VINNIES SLEEPOUT
Join us on our SAPSS Vinnie's Winter Sleepout. This is an overnight experience learning about homelessness in games, activities and talks whilst also encountering what it is like sleeping rough. This is a really fun and eye-opening opportunity. If you would like to be a part of this please come and see us to sign up and we will add your name to the list.
If you would like to donate towards our SleepOut please scan the QR code which will take you to the link enabling you to donate. All proceeds will go directly to Vinnie's. It only takes a minute, and any amount you can give (no matter how large or small) will go a long way in helping us reach our target. Thank you, we really appreciate your support.
Where: Newman College
When: 28th July @ 6pm
Who: All Students from MacKillop, Newman or Regional are welcome!!
Leader of Evangelisation
19th July 2021
The Diocesan Athletics Carnival is to be held on Wednesday the 23rd of August (Week 6) at Coffs Harbour C.Ex. International Stadium. St. Joseph’s Regional College will be taking a sizable squad to the day, which is a selection trial for the Lismore Diocesan Team to compete at the NSW Catholic Combined Colleges Carnival at Homebush in Sydney on Friday the 11th of September.
The link below lists those students who have qualified and for what events. A consent form will be sent to parents and students via Compass with information about this excursion by the end of week 3. It is a day trip leaving at 6am and returning at 6pm. It is not a compulsory excursion.
The top 2 competitors in each event qualified. The triple jump is held over two age divisions, 15 and under and 16 and over.
The 1500m walk and hurdles are not run at this event but are at the NSWCCC Carnival. If you would like to apply for a place in these fields please use the links below.
Congratulations to all students who made the squad.
2023 CCC Hurdles Nomination Form
2023 CCC 1500m Walk Nomination Form
Damien Kelly
Leader of Sport
23rd July 2023
HSC Showcase
The HSC Showcase is a night held for family and friends of our 2023 Year 12 students to see their hard work displayed and performed. Keep an eye on our Facebook page as tickets go on sale Monday the 31st July!
Midcoast CareerQuip 2023
University Ambassador Visit
Thankyou to Alex and Grace, student ambassadors for The University of Newcastle, Australia who visited last week and addressed a large group of Year 11 and 12 students about a range of relevant issues - courses, entry pathways, application process, uni life, living away from home, finance and scholarships, and more.
This week's Alumni is Brianna Ducker, Class of 2022
Recently, former student Brianna Ducker's story was featured on the University of Sydney's website, and you can read it in its entirety here. As a rural student who was severely impacted by the catastrophic floods of 2021, Brianna's resourcefulness in accessing scholarship and other support has seen her transition to Sydney to study to become a vet. Our students are encouraged to seek out and apply for scholarships, and Brianna's journey is proof that spending some time on this can result in favourable outcomes that make a difference.
Congratulations Brianna!
St Agnes' Parish Rock Youth Group
Digging a hole with a teaspoon is not much fun.
The Old Testament has some strange stories which make it difficult to read when you don’t have the right tools.
Come along to Rock Youth Group this Sunday to get the right tools!
- St Agnes Parish Hall
- Sunday the 30th of July, from 6-8pm
- $5 for dinner
Not sure how to get there?
Go down the main entrance of St Agnes’ Church in Hay Street, then follow the Leo’s Lane pathway and signage to the Parish Hall.
Or, head into the carpark up the hill from KFC on Hayward street!
Volunteers Wanted
We cannot run the canteen without you; as the saying goes:
"Many Hands Make Light Work".
If you are able to spare an hour or so of your time, we would
love for you to join us.
Please contact Breeanna Stone through the College Office on 5525 4100.
| Term 3 Week 3 Lunch Specials | |
| Monday | Spaghetti Bolognese |
| Tuesday | Honey Soy Chicken Wings & Fried Rice |
| Wednesday | Bacon & Cheese Stuffed Potatoes |
| Thursday | Beef & Gravy Roll |
| Friday | Chicken Pumpkin feta & Macadamia Salad |
| Term 3 Week 4 Lunch Specials | |
| Monday | Pupil Free Day |
| Tuesday | Tuscan Chicken wings & Pasta Salad |
| Wednesday | Tandoori Chicken & Slice |
| Thursday | Cheese or Meatlovers Pizza |
| Friday | Baked Dinner |
The Canteen opens at 8.00 am every school day.
Breeanna Stone
Food Services Manager
St Agnes' Parish Uniform Shop
Trading Hours as below
Monday to Friday: 12 noon - 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 12 noon
6 Boronia Street, Port Macquarie
College Uniform
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