SJRC News in Brief: Term 1 Week 7 - 21st March 2025

Compass Events – Parent Action Required

A reminder to all parents and carers that Compass event notifications require your consent or consent and payment for your child to attend scheduled events throughout the year.

We kindly ask that you respond to these notifications in a timely manner, as we are unable to proceed or finalise event arrangements without your response. Please note that events are only open for a limited window of time, and your prompt action is greatly appreciated.

When responses are delayed, our staff are required to follow up with phone calls and emails, which adds significant pressure to their already busy workloads.

We ask that you please make responding to Compass events a priority to help everything run smoothly for both students and staff.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Year 7 2026 Enrolment Applications Now Open

World Down Syndrome Day - aka at SJRC - Bella's Day

Today, in support of our Bella, St Joseph's Regional College celebrated and supported both Harmony Day and World Down Syndrome Day.

Harmony Day is a celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. Today, at SJRC, students and staff were able to include some colour from their culture in their uniform to show their support.

World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day that has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The goal is to help people understand and support those with Down syndrome. The date is significant as the 21st day of the 3rd month represents the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down syndrome. Find out more about Down Syndrome or show your support by donating at - https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/about-wdsd

#WorldDownSyndromeDay #HarmonyDay2025

ANZAC March Community Marches and Ceremonies 2025

It is that time of year again when we prepare for ANZAC Day. We have a tradition at the College where we support three local community Commemorations. We typically have outstanding attendance from our students.

ANZAC Day (25h April) is the last Friday of the upcoming holidays.

The three marches and meeting places for our students are as follows:

• Port Macquarie - Thai House Restaurant, cnr Horton and William Streets 9:30 am
• Wauchope - RSL Club, Young Street at 10:15 am
• Laurieton - United Services Club, Seymour Street at 10:00 am

Please note that students are asked to wear their full "white" uniform and bring their College hat or cap. Shirts should be tucked for this occasion. Senior students are to wear the College tie. Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle on the day. We ask that students remain for the duration of the ceremony.

If your child is able to join one of our school groups at one of the three venues, please complete this Google Form.

Mathspace Free Webinars

Register your attendance by following the links below or by downloading the flyer to access the links:

6:00pm session

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s_uTbbvpTTeohnfxkpBucQ#/registration

9:00pm session

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q2Ae7UFvRkGmzqzuXsq3Bw#/registration

Youth Engagement Survey

Port Macquarie Hastings Council would like to hear from youth within the area. They council is wanting to make it easier, more fun, and more relevant for young people to have a say in your community. 

Scan the QR code to advise the council as to what works and how they can do better - for YOU! Survey closes 26 March 2025

Notification: Impetigo

The College has been advised that there are several cases of Impetigo within our community.

Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection caused by Streptococcus and/or Staphylococcus bacteria. It is also called 'school sores'. Although it mostly affects pre-school and primary school-aged children, people of all ages can get impetigo. Impetigo causes sores on the skin.

Impetigo is highly infectious and spreads when people directly touch impetigo sores or the fluid from sores and spread the infection via their hands to other parts of their bodies. It also spreads by touching surfaces or objects contaminated by the sores, including clothing, sheets, and towels.

For further information - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/impetigo.aspx

Mrs Tanya Daley
Principal

Encounter Kick-on’s (Sunday’s after the 5:00 pm Mass)

 Group games and supper. Come join us.

Journey into the Catholic Faith for Teens:

If you are a teenager or know a teenager who would like to learn more about the Catholic faith, the Journey into the Catholic Faith is for them. Over the course of term 2 we will go on a deep dive into the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Faith, learning heaps and having fun whilst doing it. In term 3 we will wrap up our journey, and if a participant has not completed their sacraments of initiation, they will have the opportunity to do so. To find out more and express your interest please fill out this form.

Zac Parnell

As part of the Jubilee Year, the Vatican is promoting an international photography contest, titled: ‘Sport in Motion’. It is for young photographers, professional or amateur, under the age of 25.

There are five categories: sport and hope, sport and family, sport and disability, sport and politics, and sport and ecology.

The winners will be awarded a meeting with the Holy Father, a visit to the Vatican Museums, a workshop in the Osservatore Romano newspaper and their photo will be published internationally.

Do you know a young person - student or teacher - who may be interested in entering this competition?

The deadline to enter is 30 April 2025.