SJRC News in Brief: Term 3 Week 9 - 19th September 2025

High Achievement Acknowledgement

Congratulations to Year 12 student, Jazmin Cooke, who has been awarded the University of New England's Vice-Chancellor’s High Achievement Prize (VCHAP).
This is awarded to selected High School students in recognition of outstanding performance and endeavour in the fields of academic
performance, personal development, social and community contributions and School activities. The prize will support the student’s studies at the University of New England.

In 2025, the VCHAP is being offered to only two (2) Year 12 students nominated by the Principal of the School.
We are very proud of this achievement, Jazmin.

Year 12 - Come as Your Future Self

Our Year 12 students enjoyed another fun and memorable day as they move closer to their final week of formal secondary schooling. The “Come as Your Future Self” theme showcased an inspiring array of aspirations—future doctors, nurses, teachers, tradies, scientists, members of the armed forces, and many more. Judging by their creativity and enthusiasm, it’s clear our future is in very capable hands.

Mrs Tanya Daley - Principal
Mr Matthew Bushe - Assistant Principal, Mission
Mr Ian Lutton - Assistant Principal, Learning and Teaching
Mrs Jennifer Furney - Assistant Principal, Pastoral Care

On Tuesday, the 2nd of September, the SJRC Athletics Squad travelled to Coffs Harbour International Stadium to compete in the 2025 Diocesan Athletics Championships.

After an early departure, students were greeted with warm, dry winds, sunny skies and a top of 21 degrees.

The SJRC Squad finished the day 2nd Overall in the Diocese, behind MacKillop College, Port Macquarie.

Special mention to the following students who finished the day as Age Champions

Age Champions

- Jack Wilson, Shaylee Wilcox, Saxon White and Bella Fede

Runner Up Age Champion

- Lachlan Wilson, Teleah Holbert, Ruby Holmes

Teleah has also re-broken her own College Javelin record.

A large number of students have qualified for the NSWCCC Athletics Championships as part of the Lismore Diocesan Athletics Squad. These students will compete at Sydney Olympic Park in Homebush on the 15th of September.

For a full wrap-up of results, please click on the link below

2025 Lismore Diocesan Athletics Championships

Thank you to Mrs Furney, Mr Cannon and Tom Jenkins for accompanying the squad and for running Diocesan events.

8th September, 2025

Damien Kelly

Leader of Sport

The Diocesan Junior/Intermediate Basketball Gala day was held in Port Macquarie on 12th - 13th August.

Congratulations to all four teams from the College who competed across the two days and represetned the College with pride. Unfortunately, none of our teams will progress to the CCC championships in 2025.

A sincere thank you to Mrs Gray, Mrs McLeod, Mr Harvey and Mr Ratliff for coaching our teams and giving up your time for training.

The following report was provided by Mrs Gray regarding the 9/10 girls campaign.

The Year 9/10 Girls Basketball Team proudly represented our school at the Lismore Diocesan Basketball Championships, held over two action-packed days in Port Macquarie.

Day 1 – Finding Their Rhythm

Our first day on the court saw the girls come up against Murwillumbah and the Mackillop B team. These early games gave the team an excellent opportunity to settle in and build their confidence—particularly valuable for players who were new to basketball, with some experiencing their very first competitive matches. Despite the varying experience levels, the team gelled beautifully, demonstrating strong communication and team play. Both games were won convincingly, with the girls dominating by over 40 points in each.

Day 2 – Tougher Competition and Determined Spirit

Day 2 began with a high-pressure match against reigning champions John Paul College. The girls took the first two quarters to find their rhythm, but once they settled into the game, their intensity lifted significantly. Had they brought the energy and cohesion from the second half into the first, the result could have looked very different. Nevertheless, the girls walked away proud of their fight and determination.

Their strong performances earned them a spot in the semi-finals, where they faced a formidable Xavier College side—who ultimately went on to win the entire competition. Despite their best efforts, the girls were outclassed on the day. Compounding the challenge were several injuries, including a dislocated finger and some pre-existing conditions, which led to key players being on the bench or in foul trouble late in the final quarter.

Team Spirit and Sportsmanship

Throughout the tournament, the girls played with heart, integrity, and the true spirit of Regional representation. They supported one another on and off the court, encouraged their less experienced teammates, and upheld sportsmanship in every match. Their resilience in the face of injury and adversity was commendable, and they should be extremely proud of their efforts.

Full results from the day can be accessed here

Damien Kelly
Leader of Sport

8th September,  2025

We have a delicious variety of 'Lunch Specials', available for $7.00 from Wednesday to Friday, and an everyday menu.

CLICK HERE to view the Canteen's everyday menu.

Breeanna Stone
Food Services Manager

The Encounter Youth Program is held every Friday at the Youth Hub. 

Come along and join in the fun.

Encounter Youth has kicked off a new Alpha Youth series. 

The first episode was amazing and prompted some great small-group discussion. We discovered incredible insights about Jesus and His Church.

This Friday will be our final Encounter Youth group for Term 3.

Tacos for dinner, have fun playing some new games, continue our journey with Alpha Youth, and take some time to pray.

Encounter Kick-ons (Sundays after the 5.00pm Mass)

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