SJRC News in Brief: Term 3 Week 1 - 25th July 2025

SJRC Athletics Carnival Success

A huge congratulations to Mr Kelly and Ms Toms for their seamless organisation and leadership of this year’s SJRC Athletics Carnival. The day was a wonderful celebration of College spirit, teamwork and athletic achievement. From the first race to the final relay, the energy was high and the atmosphere electric. It was fantastic to see students not only giving their best on the track and field, but also showing incredible support and encouragement for their peers throughout the day.
Well done to everyone involved for making the event such a memorable success!

Congratulations to all age champions and runner-up champions. Your dedication, skill, and sportsmanship are commendable.
A full report is available in this newsletter.

Year 11 Semester One Awards Ceremony 

The Year 11 Awards Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, 30th July, from 9:05 am to 10:00 am in the Performing Arts Centre (PAC).

A Compass alert has been sent to families notifying those whose child will be receiving an Award. 

Parents and family members are warmly invited to attend as we celebrate the efforts and achievements of our Year 11 students throughout Semester One.

Issuing of Year 7–11 Semester One Academic Reports

Semester One academic reports will be released for Year 11 on Wednesday, 30th July, following the Year 11 Awards Ceremony.

These reports offer valuable insights into your child’s academic progress during the first half of the year and will include three key components:

Common Grade Scale (Years 7–10) / ROSA Grade (Year 11)
An A–E reporting scale that reflects overall achievement in each subject.

Academic Profile – Knowledge, Skills, and Understanding (KSUs)
This section reports on the student’s grasp of subject-specific content and outcomes.

Learning Behaviours – Commitment to Learning (CTLs)
A consistent set of descriptors across all subjects that reflect the student's work habits and classroom engagement.

We encourage all parents and carers to take the time to review and discuss the reports with their child to celebrate achievements and identify areas for growth.

Year 11 2026 Information Evening

To support a smooth and informed transition into Stage 6, parent and student information sessions will be held to assist families as students begin planning their pathway into Year 11 in 2026.

Students have now received their St Joseph’s Regional College Year 11 2026 Enrolment Handbook, which outlines key information regarding subject selection, requirements, and opportunities available in Stage 6.

We strongly encourage families to attend the following important information evening:

St Joseph’s Regional College – Year 11 2026 Information Evening
Monday, 28th July at 6:00pm
Venue: College Hall

Register here to attend the evening

Newman Senior Technical College – Year 11 2026 Information Evening
Tuesday, 29th July at Newman College

This session will provide valuable insights to help students make informed decisions about their senior studies.

Save the Date - HSC Showcase

Family Connect in Schools Service

Our College families are reminded of the wonderful Family Connect in Schools Service that remains available to them over the school holiday period. Jasmine Waters, our onsite social worker, can be contacted via the details on the flyer below to discuss how she can support our families.

Changes to Busway PM Services - Bus S558 & S535

The following changes to Bus routes will directly impact students attending your school commencing Monday, 4th August 2025.

The attached letter will be distributed to students on the affected Busways service(s).

For further information, please refer to your school's timetabled services at: https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/school-services/school-timetables and select the link adjacent to your school’s name; “New timetable | 04 Aug 2025”.

Alternatively, you can contact Busways Customer Service on 1300 69 2929 or infoline@busways.com.au.

College Leadership Team