St Joseph's Regional College Newsletter 7th September 2012

ST. JOSEPH’S REGIONAL COLLEGE 7th September 2012

What’s on Week 9

Term 3 2012

P.O. Box 231 College Drive

PORT MACQUARIE 2444 Ph: 02 5525 4100

Fax: 02 5525 4199 www.sapss.nsw.edu.au

SUNDAY 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Times: St. Agnes’ Port Macquarie Our Lady of Lourdes Wauchope Saturday Vigil – 6.00pm Saturday Vigil – 6.00pm Sunday – 7.30am, 9.00am & 6.00pm Sunday 7.30am Telegraph Point – Thursday Night 6.00pm Beechwood – 9.00am 1st & 3rd Laurieton – Saturday Vigil 5.30pm, Sunday – 7.30am Kendall – 9.00am Mass (1st Saturday month 10.00am Mass Comboyne) Long Flat – 9.00am 2nd & 4th Sunday

MONDAY, 10th September (Day 1)

- Year 11 Preliminary Exams Staff Briefing 8.30am Flinders House Meeting in morning PC Leadership Team Meeting period 2 SAPSS Jazz band in Performing Arts Centre from 4.00pm – 6.00pm

TUESDAY, 11th September (Day 2)

- Year 11 Preliminary Exams Sport day for Year 7-10 Innes House Meeting in morning PC Homework Hub for Seniors till 5.00pm SAPSS Concert Band 4.00pm – 5.00pm

WEDNESDAY, 12th September (Day 3)

- Year 11 Preliminary Exams HSC BOS Music practical marking Year 7/8 and Year 9/10 MNC Cricket T20 Gala Day Junior Percussion Ensemble 8.00am – 8.45am in PAC Senior Percussion Ensemble 1.05pm – 1.45pm in C1 Admin Team Meeting period 6 Dramarama in PAC 3.30pm

THURSDAY, 13th September (Day 4)

- Year 11 Preliminary Exams Macquarie House Meeting in morning PC Homework Hub for Seniors till 5.00pm CCC Athletics Championships- Homebush NSW Northern Region Major Chess Final at Woolgoolga

FRIDAY, 14th September (Day 5)

- Year 11 Preliminary Exams Walkathon Day Concert Band in PAC 7.45am – 8.45am CCC Athletics Championships- Homebush

DATES TO REMEMBER: Wednesday 19th September Year 12 Graduation Mass 6.30pm St Agnes Church Wednesday 19th September Year 7 Immunisations and Catch-ups Thursday 20th September Year 12 Graduation and Major Award Presentations

at 9.30am in Hall Monday 10th – Thursday 20th September Year 11 Preliminary Exams Monday 17th – Wednesday 19th September Year 8 Camp – South West Rocks

“The Truth will set you free”

COORDINATING PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE A core belief of us as Christian is that God wants our happiness and gives us the freedom to make good choices that will ultimately improve our well-being. Research on the topic of positive psychology has shown that it is possible to increase happiness by becoming more engaged in your work or study and by finding time to reflect on various facets of your life. Releasing anger and resentment caused by others as well as performing small acts of kindness will not only make you feel good about yourself but will also improve your connections to others. Some other good advice to improve well-being from “Health Matters” includes:

� Savour – become more aware of pleasure and give conscious attention to the experience of pleasure.

� Share your experiences with others – tell them how much you valued a particular moment or experience.

� Build memories – take mental photographs of your experiences, so you can reflect on them later with others.

� Congratulate yourself – don’t be afraid to tell yourself how great you are. � Absorb yourself in the moment – block out the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in the

moment. � Be mindful – by focusing your attention on the present moment. � Try not to form habits – neurons are wired to respond to novel

events. Involve yourself in a variety of experiences and spread pleasurable events out over time.

Mr Jim O’Brien Coordinating Principal

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

THE FOUR R’s OF EDUCATION Traditionally there have been three R’s in education; reading, writing and ‘rithmetic. While I am sure that many people would agree these are extremely important, in fact essential to a great education, there is one R that is equally important and yet often not referred to; relationships. School is about preparing young people for an enriching and active life. This life comes from being part of and contributing to a community; whether that is the classroom community, school community or the wider community. Relationships are the ‘glue’ that bond us together, give us a sense of identity and provide us support and encouragement. While for many students forming friendships (relationships) comes naturally, for others it is equally as difficult. If they feel good about themselves and have positive relationships, research shows that it increases their ‘school connectedness’ and makes them feel better and more engaged at school. This can then result in better learning outcomes. Relationships can have a powerful effect on student happiness, well-being and learning outcomes. Another related ‘R’ word often mentioned these days is resilience; how people can cope with or bounce back from difficult life events or circumstances. Research suggests that for young people, this ‘R’ also depends on relationships, because an ongoing, strong relationship with school, friends and significant adults can increase resilience.

Teaching about relationships is a valid part of the curriculum, and honing skills in such an area, are an important determinant of success in life. That is why at St Joseph’s Regional College we utilise the Peer Support program, focus on building a House spirit, work together on many Social Justice Programs, and facilitate many Year group activities/excursions and PC Days which focus on developing positive relationships.

Year Twelve students would certainly agree that the relationship fostered and developed by their teachers has been a wonderful support and source of strength as they journeyed their high school years. I take this opportunity to thank all staff for the extra work they do to enhance the educational experience for all our students. Some examples of the extra efforts recently are the Tournament of the Minds, Netball, Touch Football, Volleyball, Athletics, Boys’ Education Footy Trip, Blood Donations, Career advice, Deadly Days, PC Touch, Sport awards, Band trip to Bellingen, HSC Drama, Music and Art preparations and performances, Maths support at lunch times, Rugby awards, French excursion planning, Homework Hub for Seniors, Theatre Bites, Boys Choir, Dance groups, guest speakers in the Library, Dramarama, planning for Year 8 camp, classroom revision out of hours……. Just to name a few!

“May the S“May the S“May the S“May the Spirit of the Lord be with you”pirit of the Lord be with you”pirit of the Lord be with you”pirit of the Lord be with you”

Mrs Anne O’Brien Principal

ASSESSMENT TASKS

WEEK 9 TERM 3

Year Tasks this week. IC = in class task; HI = Han d in task

7 Music (IC)

8 Science (IC), Food Tech (HI)

9 Music (HI), PE (HI), Marine (HI)

10 RE, Science (IC), IST, Commerce (HI), Marine

11 Preliminary Exams

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THANK YOU Thank you to those families who have donated second hand uniform items. These articles are most appreciated.

JOPRIM NEWS Please note that JOPRIM will be CLOSED on Friday 14th September and Saturday morning 15th September 2012 as Lorraine is taking leave.

FROM THE MATHS’ VAULT

TWO QUESTIONS Mrs. Jones has two children. At least one is a boy. What are the chances that both are boys? Mrs. Brown has two children. The younger one is a boy. What are the chances that both are boys?

Answer for last week Length 5 units, breadth 2 units

TOURNAMENT OF MINDS

Last Saturday twelve students represented the College in the Tournament of Minds held at Westport High School. This year the College had a team competing in the Social Science section and a team competing in the Language Literature section of the competition. The students performed very well under difficult circumstances, both teams performed on tournament day with one team member down. True champions know that ‘the show must go on’ and the students below certainly lived up to this. All students did a wonderful job writing scripts, learning lines and making costumes and props. From all accounts they did very well in the Spontaneous Challenge which was cited for the first time on tournament day and could not be watched by the audience. We look forward to an even stronger squad next year; the experience gained this year will certainly benefit the students in 2013. Language Literature : Caine Wilkins, Naomi Langley, Emily Sheridan, Rebecca Lakis, Damien Hudson and Courtney Newell. Social Science : Chris Treeves, Emily Nardella, Jessica Rogers, Holly Fyffe, Paige Dyson and Shonia Poole. Janine Handley Learning Enrichment Coordinator.

2013 LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND CULTURAL TOUR TO NEW CALEDONIA

Plans are underway with regards to a possible study tour for 2013 French students to New Caledonia during the first week of the Term Three school holidays. French students in Year 9-11, 2013 are invited to participate. An information evening for students and their parents, or caregivers, will be held on Wednesday, 12th September, 2012 from 5:30 to 6:00pm in the St Joseph’s Regional College PAC. Information will be available at this time regarding a draft itinerary, approximate costs (depending upon student numbers and inclusions) and payment plan details. The study tour will be booked with G.E.T. Educational Tours and will be led under the supervision of teachers. Travel insurance will be included. We hope a great group of students will join us in exploring the sights and sounds of New Caledonia, and to experience an immersion in the French language and culture. We look forward to seeing you at the information night on Wednesday, 12th September, 2012.

CANTEEN ROSTER

Monday Marion Pallot Tuesday Help Please! Wednesday Lisa Carter, Natalie Woodham Thursday Sandra Burtenshaw Friday WALKATHON

DONATIONS

The Art department would greatly appreciate donations of old clean towels,

magazines, newspapers and old bed sheets for student projects.

HSC MUSIC

Good Luck to our HSC Music students who will be marked on their performances

next week.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BAND MEMBERS ON A SUCCESSFUL

PERFORMANCE AT WESTPORT CLUB ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT!

St Agnes Parish Secondary Schools St Agnes’ Parish Secondary Schools

Senior Jazz Band Senior and Junior Jazz Band

ABSENCE NOTES

Below you will find a proforma for a student Absence Note. This is the preferred method for parents to notify the College of their child’s absences. �------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PARENTS / GUARDIANS EXPLANATION FOR PUPIL’S ABSENCE PUPIL’S NAME _______________________________________Year__________ PC __________ DATE(S) OF ABSENCE ___________________________________________________________ REASON FOR ABSENCE __________________________________________________________ PARENT / GUARDIAN SIGNATURE ________________________________ DATE ____________ *Failure to have an absence explained within 7 days of returning to school MUST, BY LAW, be recorded and reported as UNEXPLAINED ABSENCE.

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CAREERS ALERT All Year 11 and 12 parents are encouraged to ensure that they have subscribed to their free service as all careers information is distributed this way. Follow the link below and follow the prompts to sign up. www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/careers/careers-email-alert MOODLE – CAREERS Always updated with important documents for work experience and university information. Parents can access this information via your child’s login. YEAR 8, 9 and 10 – TAX FILE NUMBERS Tax file number forms are processed by Mrs Tinsey every Friday. New forms are now available from the office. UPCOMING EVENTS

14th September Mrs Tinsey and Mrs Bale available in the Library all day to assist Year 12 students with their VAC applications, and also to finalise ACU and UTS early entry.

21st September ACU and UTS Early Entry Schemes due.

28th September On-time applications to UAC & VTAC close

30th September On-time applications to QTAC close

23rd October Senior Schools Day at Southern Cross University UNI CONNECT A forum to connect regional secondary students with university students across Australia.

How to find us: Search Facebook Pages for Uni Connect and ‘like’ the page to start asking questions.

How to use the page: • If you have a broad question write it directly onto the wall and someone will get back to you

• If you have a specific question about a university or degree go to the not titled “Meet the Uni Connect Team’ which is pinned to the top of the wall and search for someone currently studying at the university or doing the degree you are interested in, then write the question on the wall starting off with the name of the Uni Connect Team Member you are addressing the question to.

• Keep an eye on the notes section for university tips, interview tips, application tips, FAQ and more.

CAREER TOOLS We are trialling a new Careers communication system called Career Tools. We have sent out some group emails recently and ask that you are patient as we learn to operate this new system. Please open any links contained in the emails in Adobe Reader. Any feedback would be appreciated. If you have a child in Year 10 or 12 and you didn’t receive a careers email please contact Michelle in the office to update your details. SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY SENIOR SCHOOL’S DAY On October 23rd, Year 11 students will have the opportunity to attend Senior School’s Day at Southern Cross University (Coffs Harbour Campus). This is a day where students can access a lot of information regarding transitioning from school to University, costs, living away from home, along with course specific information. More information about this day to follow shortly

COMMUNITY NOTICES

TACKING POINT JUNIOR SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB Nippers caters to children between the ages of 5 and 14. Over 14's become cadet members of the club and registration and information will also be available on the registration days. Registration days for the 2012/2013 season are at the Surf Club on Mathew Flinders Drive, Friday 7 September, 5.30pm – 7pm and Sunday 16 September, 10am-12pm Pool Swims following registration are at Port Macquarie Town Pool, Gordon Street on Saturday 8 September, 10am-11am and Sunday 16 September, 10am-12pm Ocean Swims will follow the pool swims at a venue TBA dependent on surf conditions. Any questions please contact Warren Mason on 0401 469 694.

Tickets available from the College office: $5 single or $10 family

NIPPERS REGISTRATION DATES PMSLSC (Flynn’s Beach) is holding registration and proficiency swim days at Port Macquarie Town Pool at 10am – 1pm on Sat 8th and 15th Sept 2012. All children age 5yrs and up are welcome to join us this season to have a fun and rewarding experience while also learning new skills, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and making great new friends. For more information visit our website www.pmslsc.com.au PORT CITY LEAGUES MAGPIES CRICKET CLUB The newly formed Port City Leagues Magpies Cricket Club will be represented by four grades in the 2012/13 Hastings River District Competition. The Club has evolved through the merger of Port Macquarie’s oldest and most successful 1st Grade Club Port City Leagues (with 9 premierships and last year’s Minor Premiers) and the area’s newest club Port Magpies (the current Club Champions and May Kelly 20/20 Cup Winners). Training and Registration Days will be held each Sunday on September 9, 16 and 23 between 10am and Midday at Oxley Oval. Tuesday and Thursday afternoon training will also commence at the same venue from September 11 at 5pm. The season commences on Saturday October 6. The Registration fee is $150 for students. If you have any enquiries then please contact the Club Secretary Nik James via e-mail [email protected] or during business hours on 6583 8088. PORT MACQUARIE JUNIOR CRICKET CLUB REGISTRATIONS 8th September McDonalds Settlement City 10,00am – 1.00pm Online registration now open www.portmacquariejcc.nsw.cricket.com.au Email [email protected] Mobile 0439 803 957 GIRLS ONLY CRICKET SKILLS. Every Wednesday 3.45 -5.00 pm at Wayne Richards park. Come along with your friends for some fun cricket sessions. High quality NSW breaker female coach. Enquiries 0439 803 957 [email protected] PORT MACQUARIE LITTLE ATHLETICS Little Athletics gives children the opportunity to learn new skills and coordination through friendly competition in a range of athletics events. Children born prior to 30 September 2009 can join Little Athletics. All athletes are encouraged to do their personal best (PB) each week and the emphasis is on improving across the season, rather than winning. Returning to Little Athletics? - Registration and training sessions will be held for the next four weeks. New to Little Athletics? - Come and try before registering. You will need to bring proof of age for your child with you to register. We are at Stuarts Park (basketball stadium end) on: Friday 7 September - 5.15 pm Friday 14 September - 5.15 pm Friday 21 September - 5.15 pm (final day for registrations) Athletes that missed the presentation day can also collect medals and attendance sheets from last season. For more information ring 0418 293 894 or Google Port Macquarie Little Athletics.

THE DREAM PERFORMANCE The Dream - weaving poetry, storytelling and song on a journey through dreams of humanity –life, love, death and a few stops in between. Writers & Composers: Include Nick Cave, Josh Groban, Byron, Shakespeare, Neil Diamond, Gilbert & Sullivan, Schubert and many more. Sunday 9 September 2pm , Friday 14 September 7.45pm , Saturday 15 September 7.45pm Tickets: $25 BUY NOW: online | call 02 6581 8888 | Clarence & Hay Streets, Port Macquarie http://www.glasshouse.org.au/event/the-dream The artists are unpaid and all profits go to the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie Sunrise to support the Mera Primary School, Kharakhola village in Nepal.

Annual Walkathon VOLUNTEERS N

EEDED

New Sponsors Invited:

We would love to hear from any new families to our school

community who would like to sponsor our annual Walkathon. The

money and prizes donated are used to promote the event and

goes towards purchasing new equipment and / or services for the

school, this in turn benefits the students. Major sponsors will

be advertised in our newsletter.

Any parent / grandparent or guardian who would like to assist us on the day would not only be most welcome, but your assistance would be greatly appreciated! Please complete the form below and return to the

front office.

I/we are able to assist on Walkathon Day Friday 14th September 2012.

__________________________ Ph: _____________

__________________________ Ph: _____________

Serve BBQ & drinks

(from 10:30-1:30pm)

Cook/ Set up BBQ

(from 9:00-1:00pm)

REGIONAL COLLEGE SPORTS WRAP

ROWING Please note: There will be no rowing at Wauchope t his weekend.

NSWCCC NETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP In week 5 of this term we competed in the NSWCCC Netball Championship in Penrith. There were over 60 Catholic schools in attendance for a very competitive event. The three teams from the College were all competitive in their pools on the day. U12/13s won 5 out of 7 games, coming 2nd overall in their pool. U14/15 were coming equal 1st in their pool till the last game where they lost by 1 goal! U16/Opens played very competitive and close games all day but failed to come away with a top position in their pool

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TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM THE

REGIONAL VISIT http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/sport/sport

REGIONAL COLLEGE SPORTS WRAP

DIOCESAN NETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Last week three teams travelled to Casino for the Diocesan Netball Championship. I am very proud to say that the College was represented by competitive and professional sportswomen on this day. Year 7/8 team won all their pool games to become finalists. They played an amazing game in the final, with scouts from Queensland Netball looking on, but were defeated in the end by Trinity College, Lismore. They came in 2nd overall. Year 9/10 team played strong competitive netball all day but unfortunately missed out on a spot in the finals. Year 11/12 team won all but one of their pool games but were defeated by Tweed Heads in the semi-final to come 3rd overall. All girls displayed exemplary behaviour, manners and sportswomanship at both of these championships and I would like to thank all the girls for making the trips so worthwhile. Thank you to the coaching team: Donna Hamlin, Eloise Bentley and Leanne Tinsey for your weeks of coaching and organising and the two overnight trips away. Jo Hall Netball Coach

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TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM THE

REGIONAL VISIT http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/sport/sport

REGIONAL COLLEGE SPORTS WRAP

REGIONAL COLLEGE ROWING PROGRAM

Next term Regional College will start competing in rowing regattas for the

first time. Our rowing club is up and running with beginners

lessons being held on Saturday mornings at 8.00am followed by

open training sessions at Rocks Ferry Wauchope.

Students wishing to join the club (for no cost), or would just like to have a

go, please see Miss Gibson.

This week, we also launched a seniors club called Hastings Regional Rowing Club, Anyone who

has left school and would like to try rowing is welcome. Please contact Mr. Alan McCartney

(Head Rowing Coach) at the school on 55254100.

FUTSAL

Congratulations to our Open Girls Futsal Team who have qualified for the Australian School

Championships to be held in Queensland.

HORSE RIDING

Clarence Valley Interschool Equestrian Challenge hosted by Grafton Pony Club. If interested in

participating please see the sport web page for an information package.

SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA CROSS COUNTRY

Congratulations to Madi Roberts in year 12 who competed at Oakbank South Australia in the

School Sport Australia All Schools Cross Country where she was representing NSW and our

school. she qualified at the NSW All Schools Cross Country last term. Madi finished a credible

eighteenth in the 18-19 Girls.

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TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM THE

REGIONAL VISIT http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/sport/sport