Term 3 Week 8 - 9th September 2022
We are saddened at the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
We join together in remembering her lifetime of tireless service and commitment to her faith.
Her Majesty was also a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Our Condolences and prayers are with her family at this sad time.
"Grief is the price we pay for love" - Queen Elizabeth II
Staff Long Service Awards
At our Week 8 College assembly, we had a special presentation to long-serving staff members. In the past two years, due to COVID, the usual Staff Long Service Award Mass could not be held. We welcomed Mrs Anne O'Brien, Director of Mission St Agnes' Catholic Parish and former Principal of St Joseph's Regional College for 10 years from 2003 to 2012 to present our staff with an award and gift in recognition of their service to St Agnes’ Catholic Parish and Catholic Education.
In today’s very fluid workforce, recognition of people working at one organisation is rarely measured in 10, 20, 30 years or longer, but rather in months or a small number of years.
I am very proud of our teaching and support staff. Their commitment reflects a strong belief in what they are doing. This dedication is more than professionalism in education but needs to be seen as a vocation or a calling to serve others in the area of Catholic Education.
Congratulations to the following staff members.
Principal's Awards
Over the past two assemblies, 68 students have received a Principal’s Award. For the first time, we have had to split (into Houses) the presentation of these awards due to the number of recipients. It is wonderful to see so many students lending a hand when need and also taking responsibility for their learning
Congratulations to the following students from Flinders, Innes and Oxley Houses who received a Principal's Award at this week's assembly.
Congratulations to Hannah Jennings who has received a 'Callback' nomination for three of her HSC Dance practical works:
- Core Composition
- Core Performance
- Major Study Performance
Callback is a selection of outstanding performances and projects from the HSC dance students and will be held at the Seymour Centre in February 2023.
Well done Hannah!
Mrs Tanya Daley
Principal
TAFE 'YES' Program
Is your child a Year 10 student interested in a non-tertiary, post-school pathway? If so, the NSW TAFE “Yes” Program could be for them.
The program provides school students aged between 15 and 17 years with the opportunity to come to TAFE NSW and gain pre-vocational and foundation skills in an alternative environment, learn about TAFE NSW courses and pathways and explore post-school options.
By providing educational support pathways and individual learning plans, the partnership aims to help students re-engage with formal schooling, access further education or training options, or realise successful employment pathways. Students can lodge their interest by attending the sign-up meeting in C6 during PC on Friday 9th and Monday 12th September.
We encourage all parents and carers to tune into a FREE webinar on Tuesday, September 20th from 7.30pm - 8.30pm. The webinar is hosted by the Council of Catholic School Parents NSW/ACT and is entitled “Cyber-Bullying and Online Drama”. This webinar is designed for parents and carers of young people aged 11 to 18 years old.
It will cover:
- starting conversations with your child about their online friendships and positive ways to deal with changing relationships;
- understanding the rights, laws and community expectations that govern social media use;
- where to seek help if your child is involved in a cyberbullying incident.
Register via THIS LINK.
RU OK Day
This week our school community participated in RUOK Day on Thursday, 8th September. Our focus for the day was two-fold:
- Raising awareness around mental health struggles;
- Educating our young people on how to assist a friend or family member if they are “not okay”.
To promote the importance of checking on people's mental health there were a variety of activities held throughout the day. To welcome the day our Student Leadership team, Year 11 Students, and Junior PC Leaders greeted students with a kind word, a lolly pop, and the all-important question ... RU OK?
During PC students watched the Youtube clip- 'How to ask a schoolmate R U OK?' https://youtu.be/Q4Db28pEGzQ and created conversation starters using speech bubbles that are being displayed on our College canteen window. There were also lunchtime activities taking place in the Library.
Thank you to Ms O’Reilly and our wonderful Student Leadership Team for their organisation of the day’s events.
If you require further information about RU OK Day and how you can help others, please visit ruok.org.au
Mrs Jennifer Furney
Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care
Catholic World View
A worldview helps a person answer life questions such as:
- Who am I as a human person?
- Does human life have a purpose?
- How should I relate to others?
- How do I know what is true?
- Is there a truth beyond what can be seen, heard and touched?
- What happens after death?
- What do I value? ‘
Our Parish Schools should reflect this understanding of 'The Catholic World View’ and permeate all that we do. It should be seen as something separate or added on but rather be foundational to our existence.
“As such, a genuinely Catholic view of Missionary activity should be evident in all aspects of parish school life—it should drive policy and processes; be reflected in an engaging pedagogy and the pastoral treatment of students; it should order staff relationships and help discern decisions; and most importantly it should proclaim the message of Jesus as ‘Good News’ for all. It should guide us in becoming who God calls us to be, namely, fully human. Therein, the Mission of Jesus Christ enables staff and ‘each student to form in themselves a clear idea of the meaning of life’ (The Catholic School, 31.)”
Congratulations Mrs Goldie
Claire wished to deepen her faith and has spent the last nine months undertaking a program for adults called Journey Into the Catholic Faith. Her cousin, Renee, accompanied her on this journey and also acted as Claire's sponsor.
Curious about becoming a Catholic
Spring into Summer
St Agnes' Parish News Bulletin
Each week the Parish produces a news bulletin. In this week’s bulletin:
- Appointment of Principal St Peter's Primary School
- Exploring the cost of following Jesus
- St Joseph Patron Saint of Fathers and Father Figures
- Invitation to nominate for the Pastoral Renewal Team
- Date extension for the Lismore Diocese Parish Vitality Survey
- Confirmation Presentation Weekend
- Ladies Cuppa at Lake Cathie - 8 September
- Ministry of Reading and Commentating
- Covid Safety Rules update
Click to read this week's Parish News Bulletin
Mr Michael Walsh
Acting Assistant Principal - Mission
SHINE Gathering
On the 18th and 19th of August, Mission Services and Youth Ministry Officers throughout the Diocese organised and facilitated the first SHINE Gathering since 2019. Held at St John Paul College, Coffs Harbour, SHINE is an element of the Student Discipleship Continuum, bringing Year 9 and 10 Youth Ministry (CSYMA) students together to learn what it means to be part of youth ministry in the Diocese of Lismore. SHINE provides an opportunity to connect with other students and to encounter Jesus in new and dynamic ways.
Two SJRC staff members attended, along with 26 students; two students from Year 9, the Year 10 Youth Ministry Class and five members of the Senior Youth Ministry attended the gathering. The Senior students and a number of Year 10 students played a vital role as small group leaders where they were given the opportunity to share a faith experience while practising and developing their skills as intentional disciples and leaders.
The theme for this year’s SHINE was ‘No Limits’, referring to the limitless nature of God’s love for us. This year, 500 students and 50 teachers, as well as special guests and keynote speakers, including Josh Angrisano, Sr Therese Mills MGL, Melinda Tankard Reist and Daniel Principe attended. In addition, we are very proud of Jacob Somers (Year 11) who gave a very important personal testimony to the whole gathering relating his faith journey and the impact of his experience at Street Retreat in Brisbane this year.
SHINE included music from the diocesan worship team ‘Wildfire’, games, engaging videos, 3 breakout sessions/workshops, dramas, adoration, prayer experiences and a very special concluding Mass. It was great to attend again after a two-year Covid enforced hiatus and we now look forward to attending IGNITE with some 27 students in September.
Ms Gill (Yr 10 Youth Ministry class teacher) and Mr Gobius accompanied the students.
This beautiful video featuring Youth Ministry students from some of our schools was played during SHINE. Check out the Proclaim Lismore Students Facebook page for more great content from SHINE.
Mr Timo Gobius
Leader of Evangelisation
Ms Mooney
Teacher/Librarian
This week we feature two Alumni's Christa Morrow, as our Alumni from the class of 2015 Liam McGregor, class of 2019
Christa Morrow
Many members of our community will recognise the familiar face of our former Youth Ministry Officer, Christa Morrow. Christa is now working as a teacher of Religion at MacKillop College. "Focus on continuing to grow in all aspects of life" - Christa's advice to our students.
LiamMcGregor
Liam McGregor's experiences in management training have seen him grow his strengths in organising a team, participating in open conversations, problem-solving, practising empathy, showing courage and respect, and managing a business. "Every problem can be solved and everything can be fixed".
Hastings Education Fund (HEF)
Open now, applications close 30th September 2022
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 Donna Hamlin through the College Office on 5525 4100.
Weekly Lunch Specials
| Term 3 Week 9 Lunch Specials | |
| Monday | Chicken Pasta Carbonara |
| Tuesday | Chicken Gravy Rolls |
| Wednesday | Beef Nachos |
| Thursday | Tandoori Chicken & Rice |
| Friday | Chicken Parmi Burger |
| Term 3 Week 10 Lunch Specials | |
| Monday | Chicken & Bacon Pasta Bake |
| Tuesday | Bacon & Cheese Burger |
| Wednesday | Thai Green Chicken Curry |
| Thursday | Chicken Pumpkin Feta Salad |
| Friday | Vegetarian Ravioli w/ pesto |
The Canteen opens at 8.00 am every school day.
Ms Donna Hamlin
Food Services Manager
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Monday to Friday: 12 noon - 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 12 noon
6 Boronia Street, Port Macquarie
Uniform 2022
Girls/Ladies welcome from 12 years + for ladies' Social competition.
Boys/Girls Juniors from 5 years to 12 years. For the Junior competition.
Form a team or we can help you find a team.
- Games are played at Findlay Park Port Macquarie.
- Juniors 11am to 12,30pm
- Ladies 1pm to 2.30pm or 3pm to 4.30pm
- The season starts on October 8th 2022.
More Information- email portmacquariesoftball@gmail.com or phone 0418 279 954
