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Sunday 1 st Sunday of Lent (Year B) Mass Times: St. Agnes’ Port Macquarie Our Lady of Lourdes Wauchope Saturday Vigil – 6.00pm Saturday Vigil – 6.00pm and Sunday 7.30am Sunday – 7.30am, 9.00am & 5.00pm Long Flat – 9.30am 2 nd & 4 th Sunday Kendall – 9.00am Mass (1 st Saturday month 10.00am Mass Comboyne) Telegraph Point – Thursday Night 6.00pm Beechwood – 9.30am 1 st & 3 rd Sunday Lake Cathie – Sunday 8.00am Laurieton – Saturday Vigil 5.30pm, Sunday – 7.30am What’s on Term 1, Week 5 MONDAY, 23 rd February (Day 1) - Staff Briefing 8.30am Year 7 Parent/Teacher Meet & Greet 4.00pm-7.00pm SAPSS Jazz Band in Performing Arts Centre 4.00-5.30pm Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.30pm TUESDAY, 24 th February (Day 2) - Saxaphone Ensemble 8.00am – 8.45am in Performing Arts Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm WEDNESDAY, 25 th February (Day 3) - Regional Jazz Band in 7.45am – 8.45am in Performing Arts Centre Inaugural Mass in Hall 9.30am – All Welcome Homework Hub in Library till 3.15pm-4.30pm SAPSS Drumline 3.30pm-5.30pm in Performing Arts Centre THURSDAY, 26 th February (Day 4) - Saxaphone Ensemble 8.00am – 8.45am in Performing Arts Centre NSW All Schools Triathlon at Penrith Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm SAPSS Concert Band 3.45pm – 5.00pm at MacKillop College (St Paul’s campus) FRIDAY, 27 th February (Day 5) - Concert Band 7.45am-8.45am in PAC NSW All Schools Triathlon at Penrith Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.00pm DATES TO REMEMBER: Monday 2 nd March Year 11 Reflection Day Monday 9 th March Year 8-12 Parent/Teacher Night A-L Wednesday 11 th March Diocesan Swimming at Kempsey Thursday 12 th March Year 7 Boys & Girls Immunisation Day Monday 16 th March – Friday 20 th March Year 10 Retreat Thursday 19 th March Year 7 Reflection Day Thursday 19 th March Year 8 Fretwork Workshop Monday 23 rd March Year 8-12 Parent/Teacher Night M-Z Monday 23 rd March Year 10 Assessment Day (PDHPE/English/Careers) Wednesday 25 th March – 27 th March Senior EES/CAPA/Geography Excursion to Sydney Wednesday 25 th March Schools Cup Netball at Port Macquarie Friday 27 th March Year 8 Geography Fieldwork Excursion Tuesday 31 st March Cross Country Wednesday 1 st April Easter Liturgy Period1 Wednesday 1 st April Last Day Term 1 for students 20 th February 2015 Term 1, Week 4 P.O. Box 231, College Drive PORT MACQUARIE 2444 Ph: 02 5525 4100 Fax: 02 5525 4199 www.sapss.nsw.edu.au The Truth will set you free” For all the latest news, click the link below to visit St Joseph’s Regional Website http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/
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Page 1: St Joseph's Regional College Newsletter T1, Wk4 20th February 2015

Sunday 1st Sunday of Lent (Year B) Mass Times: St. Agnes’ Port Macquarie Our Lady of Lourdes Wauchope Saturday Vigil – 6.00pm Saturday Vigil – 6.00pm and Sunday 7.30am Sunday – 7.30am, 9.00am & 5.00pm Long Flat – 9.30am 2nd & 4th Sunday Kendall – 9.00am Mass (1st Saturday month 10.00am Mass Comboyne)

Telegraph Point – Thursday Night 6.00pm Beechwood – 9.30am 1st & 3rd Sunday Lake Cathie – Sunday 8.00am Laurieton – Saturday Vigil 5.30pm, Sunday – 7.30am What’s on Term 1, Week 5 MONDAY, 23rd February (Day 1)

- Staff Briefing 8.30am Year 7 Parent/Teacher Meet & Greet 4.00pm-7.00pm SAPSS Jazz Band in Performing Arts Centre 4.00-5.30pm Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.30pm

TUESDAY, 24th February (Day 2)

- Saxaphone Ensemble 8.00am – 8.45am in Performing Arts Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm

WEDNESDAY, 25th February (Day 3)

- Regional Jazz Band in 7.45am – 8.45am in Performing Arts Centre Inaugural Mass in Hall 9.30am – All Welcome Homework Hub in Library till 3.15pm-4.30pm SAPSS Drumline 3.30pm-5.30pm in Performing Arts Centre

THURSDAY, 26th February (Day 4)

- Saxaphone Ensemble 8.00am – 8.45am in Performing Arts Centre NSW All Schools Triathlon at Penrith Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm SAPSS Concert Band 3.45pm – 5.00pm at MacKillop College (St Paul’s campus)

FRIDAY, 27th February (Day 5)

- Concert Band 7.45am-8.45am in PAC NSW All Schools Triathlon at Penrith Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.00pm

DATES TO REMEMBER: Monday 2nd March Year 11 Reflection Day Monday 9th March Year 8-12 Parent/Teacher Night A-L Wednesday 11th March Diocesan Swimming at Kempsey Thursday 12th March Year 7 Boys & Girls Immunisation Day Monday 16th March – Friday 20th March Year 10 Retreat Thursday 19th March Year 7 Reflection Day Thursday 19th March Year 8 Fretwork Workshop Monday 23rd March Year 8-12 Parent/Teacher Night M-Z Monday 23rd March Year 10 Assessment Day (PDHPE/English/Careers) Wednesday 25th March – 27th March Senior EES/CAPA/Geography Excursion to Sydney Wednesday 25th March Schools Cup Netball at Port Macquarie Friday 27th March Year 8 Geography Fieldwork Excursion Tuesday 31st March Cross Country Wednesday 1st April Easter Liturgy Period1 Wednesday 1st April Last Day Term 1 for students

20th February 2015 Term 1, Week 4 P.O. Box 231, College Drive PORT MACQUARIE 2444

Ph: 02 5525 4100 Fax: 02 5525 4199 www.sapss.nsw.edu.au

“The Truth will set you free”

For all the latest news, click the link below to visit St Joseph’s Regional Website http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/

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MESSAGE FROM BISHOP GEOFFREY JARRETT

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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians. 12:4-7

There are different kinds of gifts, but they all come from the same Spirit. There are different ways to serve the same Lord, and we can each do different things. Yet the same God works in all of us and helps us in everything we do. The Spirit has given each of us a special way of serving others.

Ash Wednesday Liturgy This week the College community gathered to mark the beginning of our Lenten journey to Easter. Our liturgy was most ably led by Mrs Gilbert’s Year 10 CSYMA class, our Youth Ministry Officer, Jordan Hodge, and our Year 12 Leadership Team. It was simply fantastic witnessing our students lead the liturgy. Giving students “a voice” at St Joseph’s Regional College is a key part of their formation as young adults; for they are the best role models in proclaiming their faith to their peers. I commend to you the opening words spoken at the liturgy by Fletcher Aldous, Maxwell Carter and Lachlan Ross

Fletcher: Ash Wednesday is a reminder of the imperfection of our world, this day and the forty days of lent to come, allow us to reflect on the things we have done wrong, and to pray for those that have been hurt by the sins of others. This time is an invite to think just how much we need God in our lives and to thank him for his unending grace and forgiveness. Max: But Ash Wednesday also signifies hope. The ashes that are placed on our foreheads form the shape of a cross to symbolise our failures and sins. However, this cross is also a hint, that through Jesus we will be set free from the power of sin and welcomed into the fullness of life. Lachie: Throughout Lent we commit to living like Jesus. Through prayer we are able to draw closer to God and fulfil our promise as Christians to live justly as Jesus taught us. Fasting from things we enjoy allows us to empathise with those who have no choice in missing out on these things. Giving to the poor is another way in which we can show our commitment to justice and equality and also to give thanks for all that God has given us.

Thank you to our Senior College Leaders Olivia Bentley, Jayden Hunter, Eleanor Wright, Chace Anderson, Corben Rees, Claire Rocuet, Kimberley Ross, Christopher Treeves, Hannah Vogel, Mitchell Williams and also Karla Martin and Christa Morrow who stood in for absent students. These leaders placed ashes upon the foreheads of students and staff to signify our belief that God can bring hope where there is despair, love where there is hatred and light where there is darkness. On behalf of the College community, I would like to thank our students who were so attentive, respectful and engaged with the Ash Wednesday Liturgy.

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Inaugural Mass I would like to invite you (Parents and Families) to join staff and students at our Inaugural Mass on Wednesday, 25th February in our College hall at 9.30am. New Student Morning Tea A morning tea was held for students in Years 8 and 9 on Wednesday and for students in 10, 11 & 12 on Thursday to welcome them to our school community. The morning tea was a wonderful opportunity for new students to meet each other and to share their experiences at the College. Thank you to Mrs Carol Avery for preparing the morning tea.

God Bless Jim Dempsey Principal

NEWS FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - CURRICULUM

YEAR 7 PARENT-TEACHER MEET AND GREET EVENING Next Monday, 23rd February the College will be holding the annual Year 7 Parent-Teacher Meet and Greet Evening from 4.00pm – 7.00pm. This night provides parents the opportunity to have a five minute meeting with each of their child's teachers, as well as have a BBQ dinner with other staff and parents. Students are encouraged to attend the evening with their parents.

A separate note has been sent home outlining how to book interviews with each of your child's teachers.

Tim McCosker Assistant Principal, Curriculum & Administration

NEWS FROM PARISH ADMINISTRATION St Agnes’ Parish Secondary Schools (SAPSS) Parent Consultative Committee The SAPSS Parent Consultative Committee fulfils a very important role in providing a formal avenue for parents and school leaders to come together to discuss a variety of school related issues. The Parent Consultative Committee is a vehicle for affirming, supporting and validating ideas, policies and initiatives. The Parent Consultative Committee also provides a voice for parents to make suggestions, express views and share expectations. If you would like to know more about the SAPSS Parent Consultative Committee or would like to contribute an item to the agenda, please feel free to contact me at Parish Administration on 6588 7444. John McQueen Coordinating Executive Officer Parish Education

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NEWS FROM THE LEADER OF ADMINISTRATION IMMUNISATION CLINICS FOR 2015. A Parent Information Kit has been sent home with students. The kit contains information about the vaccine and the disease that it protects against as well as a consent form. North Coast Area Health Service is holding Immunisation Days at St Joseph’s Regional College, dates are as follows: TERM 1 March 2015 (DATE IS NOW TO BE ADVISED) Year 7 HPV – dose 1 all students (3 dose course)

Boostrix – all students (1 dose only) YEAR 11 & 12 MMR signed consent forms to be brought back in term 1, they will be check to see if the vaccine is required. A list of the students who require the vaccine will be emailed to you before the clinic in term 2. TERM 2 20TH May Year 7 HPV – dose 2 all students – catch-up dose 1 for students that missed the clinic in term 1

Varciella (chicken pox) – all students (1 dose only) Boostrix – students that missed the clinic in term 1

Year 11 & 12 MMR – 1 dose if required TERM 4 8th October 2015 Year 7 HPV – dose 3 all students - dose 1 or 2 for students that missed the clinics in term 1 & 2

Varicella – Catch-up for students that missed the clinic in term 2 Boostrix – Catch-up for students that missed the clinics in term 1 & 2

YEAR 11 & 12 MMR – catch-up for students that missed the clinic in term 2 A record of vaccination will be kept by the Area Health service and a copy will be provided to the vaccinated student for their records. Please understand that if you do not have your child immunised in the Year (eg. Year 7 - 9) that is offered by North Coast Public Area Health, you can then access this vaccine at a later stage at your General Practitioner. The cost of the vaccine however will not be covered by this program. Parents/guardians who wish to withdraw their consent for any reason may do so by collecting the form from the College office. Any questions or concerns regarding the vaccinations can be addressed by calling Bernadette Williams at the Public Health Unit on 6620 7503. Bronwyn Shipton Leader of Administration

NO VACCINATIONS WILL BE ADMINISTERED TO STUDENTS WITHOUT A SIGNED CONSENT FORM, VERBAL CONSENT IS NOT SUFFICIENT

Signed consent forms are to be returned to the Area Health Nurse on Immunisation Day

Please do not return completed forms prior to this day.

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FROM THE LEADER OF CATECHESIS AND SCHOOL EVANGELISATION St Joseph’s Regional College will be providing the musicians, readers and other parts of the mass on Sunday, 1st March. We would love to see a great representation of students and family members join us in this celebration. Project Compassion Project Compassion is very much a part of our college Lenten journey. This year the theme of Project Compassion is “Food for Life”. As we begin this time of Lent, let us be mindful that this is our opportunity, in the words of Pope Francis, “to satisfy the demands of justice, fairness and respect for every human being.

* Together we can help to ensure that children, women and men share in the fruits of the earth.

Project Compassion provides us with a simple and easy way to combat poverty in some of the poorest areas of the world. This year we encourage each PC to decide on a goal to strive for, whether it be buying chickens for a village in Fiji or allowing clean running water in Nepal.

Remember, Project Compassion isn’t just a fundraiser, it is an invite to show compassion throughout every aspect of life and in every corner of our world. The most simple of actions can change the world, showing love and compassion is one of the most effective ways.

Nora Swain Leader of Catechesis and School Evangelisation Youth Ministry

Inaugural Mass Parents and Families

are invited to our opening College liturgy

Wednesday, 25th February in our College hall at 9:30 am

Your invited to

St Agnes Parish Youth and Family Mass

Sunday, 1st March 2015

at 5.00pm

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NEWS FROM THE LEADER OF ENGLISH

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NEWS FROM THE LEADER OF HSIE Year 7 History Club has returned on Wednesdays The History Club is an extra-curricular activity offered to Year 7 students who would like to learn more about history and get involved in making historical models. Our current project is painting and making a 1/32 scale Roman Bireme ship with 63 crewmen and over 600 parts. (see picture). It is free to join the History club, all paint, brushes and models are provided. Students will be taught the various skills to make models – all you need is patience and a way home. History Club is after school on Wednesdays from 3.30pm until 5.00pm, students must make sure that they can make it home after this time. Students do not have to commit to every Wednesday; please let Mr West know if you will not be there. Why not come along and see what it is like. No problems if you decide it is not for you. Gordon West Teacher of HSIE

NEWS FROM THE LEADER OF CREATIVE ARTS

MUSIC NOTES

The SAPSS Concert Band is beginning next Thursday 26th Feb at MacKillop College (St Paul's). The "Music Bus" will leave the bus bay at 3.20 pm. The rehearsal finishes at 5.00pm

The Guitar Ensemble has commenced on Mondays in the PAC. If anybody would like to join this group, please listen to the morning notices on Monday to find out what period it is on next week. A College guitar can be used for the Ensemble.

The following instrumental ensembles have now commenced:

Guitar Ensemble Monday (rotated periods) Saxophone Ensemble Tuesday before school Flute Ensemble Wednesday Trumpet Ensemble Thursday Clarinet Ensemble Friday Senior Concert Band Friday before school Intermediate/Junior Band Friday Jazz Band Wednesday before school Junior Jazz Band Monday

If any students would like lessons in any of the above instruments as well as drums, please contact me at the College. Ukulele groups are also available.

Sharon Green Leader of Co-Curricular Music [email protected]

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OnStage Excursion

Last Thursday our Year 11 and 12 Drama students, along with a few lucky Year 10’s, travelled to Sydney to witness exemplary 2014 Higher School Certificate (HSC) Drama students perform at the Seymour Centre OnSTAGE showcase. Students also were able to see Writers OnSTAGE with readings of HSC drama student scripts by professional actors, Writers OnSCREEN with three video dramas and an exhibition of individual projects by HSC Drama students including costume and set design, Director’s folios, program designs and theatre reviews.

While there we were also fortunate enough to see Jackson Dowling (ex SJRC student who attended The Scots College for his senior studies) perform his HSC monologue from ‘The Cake Man’ as well as get some ‘hot tips’ for HSC Drama success from Jackson himself after the performance.

Our students left inspired by the exemplary works and we look forward to seeing this inspiration translate into their own classroom practice in their study of Drama.

Mrs Claudette Stace Leader of Creative Arts and Mrs Toby Harris Teacher

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LIBRARY NEWS Library Lovers’ Day This week we celebrated Library Lovers’ Day, where eager borrowers went into the draw to win a special prize. Library Lovers’ Day is celebrated the world over on Valentine’s Day, and our lucky reader this year was Christopher Sakayan in Year 7. Congratulations Christopher. Library involvement in classes The last two weeks has seen significant Library involvement in HSC and Preliminary English classes, Years 8 and 10 Science, and English classes across the 7-10 curriculum. Students are learning about researching, referencing and bibliographies, and finding appropriate and relevant texts to complement their senior English studies. 2014 Overdues This week, the office will start billing students for books overdue from 2014. If you find a billed resource, please send it in with a copy of your receipt so that a refund can be arranged. Thank you all for your cooperation in this matter. Sign-out Procedure If a student departs the College, they must collect a sign-out sheet from the College office. One requirement of every student is that they return all textbooks and Library books to the Library, and it is the student’s responsibility to check classroom cupboards, not the teachers, or Library staff. Many thanks to all those who complete this requirement promptly. Like us on FaceBook – St Joseph’s Regional College Library. Follow us on Twitter – @sjrcexchange Follow us on Instagram @sjrcexchange Karen Bale Teacher Librarian

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HOMEWORK HUB

The Library is a great place for students to complete class work and assessment tasks. All Library resources are available for use during this time. The hours are: Monday and Wednesday 3.15pm - 4.30pm

Tuesday and Thursday 3.15pm - 5.00pm Friday 3.15pm - 4.00pm

The Homework Hub is for people who are "getting things done".

Just a reminder, that the homework hub is only for homework or study. The homework hub is not a place for students to socialise, wait for buses or play with iPads. Students not involved in productive school work will be asked to leave the homework hub.

Damian Bennie Leader of Curriculum

CAREERS

CHANGES TO TAX FILE NUMBER APPLICATION PROCEDURE The Secondary Schools Tax File Number (TFN) Program has not continued beyond 31st December 2014. This means that the College will no longer be able to process applications. The new application method is outlined below. How students can apply for a TFN from 1 January 2015: Students apply for a TFN online and have their identity verified through an interview at a participating Australia Post office. Applying online is the fastest and most convenient way for students to get a TFN. More information on applying online can be found at ato.gov.au by searching for 'QC27248' Students who are unable to visit a participating Australia Post office will need to complete the application form Tax file number - application or enquiry for individuals form (NAT 1432). More information about lodging this form can be found at ato.gov.au by searching for 'QC22604' If you require any further information you can phone The ATO on 1300 130 282 between 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday.

Regional Careers Website- The Careers website at www.SJRCPortcareers.com offers up-to-date information for parents and students in all year groups.

Moodle – Careers - Always updated with important documents for work experience and university information. Parents can access this information via their child’s login.

Reminder: Students and Parents in Years 10, 11 & 12 will be emailed weekly newsletters regarding Career options. Please ensure the College has your correct email recorded.

Karen Bale & Leanne Tinsey, Leaders of Careers and University Transition

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SECONDHAND UNIFORM SHOP

LOST PROPERTY Students who have lost items are required to log the details on the College “Moodle” web page. Mrs Carol Avery coordinates our lost property and will endeavour to get items back to students as soon as possible. Please ensure all uniform items are clearly labelled with name and PC class, especially hats.

CANTEEN NEWS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- The College canteen is in need of some extra help. If you would like to help on any day during the week between 9.30am-1.30pm (or even just a couple of hours in the middle of the day) please phone Mrs Jo Farthing at the College Canteen on 5525 4100. Term 1, Week 5

Monday Help Please! Tuesday Helen Anderson Wednesday Help Please! Thursday Help Please! Friday Pat Shirt

ATTENDANCE REMINDER

A reminder to all parents, notes must be in within 7 days of your child's absence or the absence will be reported on your child's report as UNEXPLAINED. Students who have more than 15 days leave in a year must have supporting documentation from a doctor or make written application to the Assistant Principal. This may also require an interview with the Principal or Assistant Principal. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

St Joseph’s Regional College Second-hand Uniform Shop Mrs Carol Avery is available to assist you with second-hand uniform purchases on:

Wednesday from 2.45pm – 3.45pm Please go to the College office where our friendly office ladies will direct you to Carol.

DONATIONS WELCOME

URGENTLY NEEDED ALL SIZES IN JUNIOR UNIFORMS Just a reminder to any current Year 12 students that may like to donate their uniforms to the

Second-hand Uniform Shop, this would be greatly appreciated. Please drop any uniforms into the front office.

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COMMUNITY NEWS WAUCHOPE BLUES JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE REGISTRATIONS- Registration is Saturday 21st February from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Lank Bain Oval Wauchope. Any enquiries may be directed to the secretary Lynne on 0415 680 557 or Cassie the Registrar on 65 864 792. PORT MACQUARIE PIRATES RUGBY CLUB- will be fielding U14, U16 & U18 sides in the MNC competition. For more information contact: Ian wall (Football Manager) on 0432 405 113 or Peter Gerethy (President) on 0421 213 435 PORT CITY HOCKEY- Will be holding there registration days on Sunday 22nd February at 3.00 – 4.00pm at the hockey field. For further information contact 0427 934 746 or [email protected] visit our webpage www.portcityhockey.com or facebook www.facebook.com/PortHockey LAKE CATHIE RAIDERS FOOTBALL CLUB (SOCCER) - Registration days for the 2015 season will be held on the 21st of February at Lake Cathie Bowling Club from 9am-11am. For any enquires, contact Lou on 0418 811 183 or email [email protected] PORT SAINTS FOOTBALL CLUB- New and existing players interested in playing soccer in 2015 come along to the registration days on Saturday 21st February at John Oxley Motors, Hastings River Drive. 9.00am till 12noon. Rego is also available on line via portsaints.com PORT MACQUARIE BODY BOARDING- Registration day is on 22nd February at Town Beach from 8.30am – 12.30pm. For further information contact Scott Williams- 0400 484 091 or Janice Smith- 0407 026 604 WAUCHOPE THUNDER JUNIOR RUGBY – registrations will be held at Andrews Park from 5.00pm – 6.00pm on Friday, 6th March. The club will be fielding an U14s team in the upcoming Friday night Port Junior Rugby comp. For further details contact Peter Daley- 0409 445 701 or Jack Pike 0407 205 994. CENTRE STAGE THEATRE FACTORY- Registrations still open for dynamic and creative Drama Groups, Vocal Coaching. Music Theatre and Glee Classes. All Abilities Welcome. Classes from just $6. Call Tim, 6581 3409 theatrefactory.com.au facebook.com/CStheatrefactory WAUCHOPE SOCCER CLUB Online Registrations are now open for 2015. For further information and to access the My Football Club registration system, visit our website: www.wauchopesoccerclub.sportingpulse.net or Facebook page “Wauchope Soccer Club” to be kept in the loop before the season starts. The club is holding payment and information sessions on the following dates: 21st February at Wauchope RSL from 10.00am to 2.30pm & 24th February at Fairmont Gardens from 5.30pm to 7.00pm VIKINGS RUGBY UNION- For further information contact Craig Smith 0439 810 612 [email protected] Training: Oxley Oval - Tuesdays and Thursdays 5pm PORT UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB- registration day on Saturday 21st of February. Players can attend between 1.00pm -4.00pm at the clubs Dixie Park clubhouse on Hastings River Drive. Registrations start at $110 for U6's and all entry level players (U6/U7) will receive a free soccer ball and pair of shin pads. Players are also able to register online right now. Contact the club by email at [email protected] or via inbox on facebook to PortUnited FC for more information or to receive the clubs registration package.

LOST PROPERTY Please contact Mrs Joanne Williams in the College office if you are the owner of the pictured Pandora bracelet, which was handed into the office at the end of 2014. One bead has been taken off by office staff and you will need to identify this bead in order to claim the bracelet.

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ST AGNES’ PARISH SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ YEAR BOOK The St Agnes’ Parish Secondary Schools Yearbook is a wonderful record of the year that has passed and great to have as a reference well beyond one’s school years. Families who had a son or daughter in Year 12, 2014 are asked to call into the office to collect their year book please. Students in Years 8 have already received their copy. Year books can be purchased through the College office for just $20.00.

PARENT ASSEMBLY NEWS – TERM1 Dear parents, we do hope that all children have settled into their new year well and there are many smiles. We would like to invite you all to our Family Retreat which is happening on the 28/29th March at Grassy head. This is a fun family weekend that is supported by the Diocese and an invitation is extended to all families. Please see flyer attached to newsletter. RSVP by 13th March 2015 please. Please support these events so we can continue to reach out and support our school parents. Thank you Parent Assembly Hastings Macleay Region

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Positive parent participation! If you want the best outcomes for your child or young person then it’s important that you become involved in as many aspects of your child’s education as practical. The involvement of parents helps break down the mystique about school that can exist for some children. Their chances of success are better when they see school as an extension of home rather than merely an institution for learning. Taking part in school activities is one valuable way of participating in your children’s learning. But, participating as a parent can be much broader than helping out in the classroom. There is a range of simple things you can do at home that will assist teachers to maximise the learning of your child. These include: talking with your child about their day, hearing young learners read, helping with homework and making sure kids go off to school happy, healthy and having had plenty of sleep. Here are some more ideas to help you participate in your child’s education in positive ways:

• Find out what your school is trying to achieve for your child and show your support for its aims. Discover what sets your child’s school apart from others. • Support a broad, balanced curriculum that offers children a variety of educational experiences rather than a program that focuses narrowly on the traditional 3 R’s. • Direct conversations through the correct channels such as your child’s teacher, the principal or the school’s governing body. Gossip or thoughtless criticism within the general community can easily tarnish a school’s reputation. • Become an advocate for your child’s school and promote its positive features throughout the wider community. Encourage your child to take pride in their school through your example. • Attend school activities such as open days, concerts, sports events and celebrations. Invite other members of the community along as well. • Consult with your child’s teacher about practical ways that you can assist both at home and at school. Michael’s parenting gold There is a goldmine of parenting gems and valuable advice; full of articles, e-guides, posters, videos and lots more in the Parenting ideas Club.

The Club is the best way to equip you with all the tools and advice to help you become a better parent and give your child the best foundation for life. Find out more

Support a friend Do a friend a favour and recommend that they subscribe to Happy Kids: email this newsletter with a personal recommendation that they subscribe at parentingideas.com.au. Follow us on Facebook Don’t forget you can go to my Facebook page, hit the ‘like’ button and become a member of the Happy Kids parenting community.

Take care,

Michael Grose

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SJRC SWIMMING SQUAD ANNOUNCED

Congratulations to all the students listed on the spreadsheet at the link below. They have been selected in the SJRC Swimming Squad to compete in Kempsey on the 11th March (Wednesday Week 7). A permission form will be emailed home to parents by the end of week 4.

Thank you to those students who nominated for long distance events. Unfortunately we can only enter two swimmers in each event. All entries based on times. It is possible to filter the spreadsheet any way you like. N.B 400m Freestyle (TBA) Diocesan Nomination Only It is not a compulsory excursion. Follow this link to view the SJRC Swimming Squad on line Any question please contact Mr. Michael Cannon (SJRC Leader of Sport) [email protected]

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Brown Jaivan 15 Boys 29.24 30.91 41.92 35.24 x Int

Calder Jake 14 Boys 40.85

Cheers Natalie 17 Girls x

Sen

Dietrich Riley 13 Boys 37.03 37.86 51.93 2.06.12 47.97 1.50.64 4.11.07

x Jun

Eames Ethan 14 Boys 31.52 39.26

x Jun

Fingleton Kathleen 17 Girls 38.09 46.38 x

Sen

Fletcher Kasey 12 Girls 44.57 1.02.75

Flynn Gus 17 Boys 27.7 31.4 40.93 36.06

Foster Layne 15 Girls 34.35 x Int

Garland Brooke 17 Girls 46.37

Gibbs Emily 12 Girls 43.10 1.01.87 55.10

Gill Kye 12 Boys 39.35 1.16.31 2.51.02 47.72 49.35 1.48.52 47.84 3.30.66

Grant Hayley 12 Girls 1.11,06

Green Ethan 13 Boys 37.09 x

Jun

Hammer Peter 15 Boys 31.44 1.10.22 37.09 1.20.33 x Int

Hammer Eric 17 Boys 26.86 1.01.42 31.63 38.4 34.5

Handley Jack 14 Boys 47.35

Hanley Fred 12 Boys 41.33 1.02.94 58.43

Hopwood Eliza 17 Girls 34.72 41.63 50.62 x

Sen

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Howard Lily 16 Girls 40.19 46.98 42.02

Hughes Callum 15 Boys 38.72

Hurd Adam 15 Boys 44.64

Kelly Lachlan 16 Boys 28.31 34.35 45.71 35.79 x Int

Kovac Lily 15 Girls 40.83 43.00

Leonhardt Paige 15

Girls MC

33.35 NT 36.94 42.9 40.12

Marchingo Dylan 16 Boys 29.52 37 42.6 37.28 x Int

Marshall Riley 13 Girls 50.78

Mason Jess 16 Girls 34.40 x Int

McAvoy Jacinta 16 Girls 35.72 39.84 47.88 41.08 x Int

McIntosh Claire 14

Girls MC

NT 50.00 NT 49.53

Middleton Josh 14 Boys 47.48

Morgan Casey 13 Boys 51.27

Myhill Alicia 17 Girls 51.43

Neville Shannon

17 Girls x

Sen

Newell Courtney

15 Girls 33.94 43.63 41.09 x Int

Pollard Ebony 15 Girls 41.75

Robb Grace 13 Girls 34.24 1.29.91 45.47 51.15 1.53.81 41.85 1.39.47 3.32.94 x

Jun

Rocuet Claire 17 Girls 46.53

Sargeant Taylor 14 Girls 32.28 1.08.00 35.84 1.23.00 47.97 40.72 x

Jun

Shirt Victoria 13 Girls 37.19 x

Jun

Slater Sara 12 Girls 1.04.41 54.59

Stewart Hugh 14 Boys 32.30 1.07.00 2.25.00 37.66 42.27 x

Jun

Stewart Sarah 13 Girls 1.13.00 2.42.00 48.63

Todd Claudia 14 Girls 32.33 1.08.96 2.42.34 35.07 1.28.31 44.49 1.29.36 38.16 1.19.41 3.03.93 x

Jun

Trotter Abbie 13 Girls 43.48

Watts Jackson 13 Boys 48.45

Wignall Beth 15 Girls 47.84

Woodham Matthew 13 Boys 55.13

Woods Rory 12 Boys 1.09.31

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TERM 1

Week 5 Mon 23rd Feb closing date CCC Tennis Trials Tues 24th Feb Diocesan Swim 400m Nominations due Thur 26th Feb closing date CCC Girls Cricket Trials Thu/Fri 26th/27th Feb NSW All Schools Triathlon - Penrith

Week 6 Mon 2nd Mar closing date Northern CCC Golf Trial - Tuncurry Tue 3rd Mar CCC Girls Cricket Trials - Bankstown

Week 7 Mon 9th Mar Northern CCC Golf Trials - Tuncurry Wed 11th Mar Diocesan Swimming Carnival - Kempsey Thu 12th Mar closing date Boys CCC Hockey Trials - Broadmeadow

Week 8 Tue 17th Mar Diocesan Winter Sports Trials - Woodlawn Tue 17th Mar CCC Baseball Trials - Milperra

Week 9 Mon 23rd Mar CCC Selection Trials - Broadmeadow Wed 25th Mar Schools Cup Netball - Yr 7 & 8 Girls - Port Macq

Week 10 Wed 1st Apr Northern CCC Rugby League Trial - Smithtown Selection at Dio Winter Sport Trial Year 7/8 School’s Cup Netball Squad Congratulations to the following students who have been selected in the train on squad for Year 7/8 netball. Georgina Mulley Jaymee Clarke Jesse Willis Victoria Shirt Taylah Debreceny Sophie Roberts Elouise Sprague Brydie Frankland Megan Camilleri Macaulie Gardiner Sophie Marchingo Ashleigh Woodbury Aliya Morris-Boyd Gabbi Foster Grace Robb Olivia Coram Sophie Newman Abbie Trotter Kirralee Graham Sarah Litjens Jodi Camilleri Ebony Williams Amelia Stennett Zahra McGuinness Sara Slater Mahala Hopwood Georgia Smith Coaches are Ms Hamlin and Miss Gilbert. We are allowed to enter two teams into the competition. This is a squad of 27 which will be narrowed to 19 next week. The next training will be Tuesday, 24th February at lunch time. Squad members are expected to attend all trainings or may risk being replaced by a shadow player.

School’s cup competition is on Wednesday, 25th March (week 9). Please let us know asap if you are not available for this event. Thank you again to all girls who trialed, you made our job very difficult. Laura Gilbert & Donna Hamlin Coaches Student Success Congratulations to Hugh Stewart and Adam Sherrett on their sporting achievements. It’s a fantastic opportunity for both boys and we wish them every success.

Hugh Stewart has recently been selected as the male recipient for the Junior Lifesaver of the Year Award for the Mid North Coast in Surf Life Saving. He is a member of the Wauchope-Bonny Hills Surf club. To become Junior Lifesaver of the Year Hugh had to sit through a series of interviews in front of a panel of judges. He will now be flown to Sydney where he will attend a camp and meet the other Branch Representatives. At this camp the NSW State finalist will be selected.

Adam Sherratt has been asked to join the U13’s Emerging Jets (soccer) in Newcastle. He will start training with the team on Fridays.

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