SJRC News in Brief: Term 2 Week 1 - 2nd May 2025

School Annual Improvement Plan

At the College and as a system of Catholic Diocesan schools, we are committed to continual school improvement. Each year, we develop a School Annual Improvement Plan (SAIP) to guide our improvement based on the evidence and data we collect. The plan is designed to directly impact each student's learning, well-being, and faith outcomes.

You will see our 2025 SAIP includes 5 outcomes and includes our updated College Vision statement.

The African Children's Choir Returns to Port Macquarie!

We are excited to welcome 14 Ugandan UBUNTU AFRICA friends to our College this term in Week 5.

Fourteen inspiring African Children's Choir graduates embark on an unforgettable eight-week tour along Australia’s eastern coast every two years. They raise vital funds for the education of underprivileged children in Uganda, and with each performance, they share their stories and vibrant culture.

These 14 young people are gifted singers, musicians and dancers who were part of the globally acclaimed African Children’s Choir. We actually hosted the children in 2015. These young people have freshly graduated from High School through the sponsorship of the African Children’s Choir and 

are ready to make a significant impact back in their villages in Uganda. As they gear up for university, they are excited to share with us how their dreams have been realised through this inspirational tour. Their Australian Tour is titled “Colour My World”.

Our Choir will also be participating in a Masterclass workshop with the group while they are here which is very exciting and participating with them in the concert finale at the Glasshouse.

Everyone has the opportunity to attend a concert at the Glasshouse on Thursday, 29th May, where they will bring a dynamic performance to our local community, featuring our SAPSS Drumline and Choir performers also.

Book your tickets now and be part of something truly special!  Glasshouse Tickets

Billets Wanted – Host the Ubuntu African Choir

We are seeking expressions of interest from families willing to host members of the Ubuntu African Choir during their time in Port Macquarie.

Hosting Dates: Wednesday, 28th May – Saturday, 31st May (3 nights)

If you’re interested in this incredible opportunity, please register your interest today!

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE

College Leadership Team

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

Year 7 2026 Enrolment Applications Now Open

Year 7 & Year 10 Schools Immunisation Program

Each year, our College provides the venue for NSW Health to conduct the NSW Schools Vaccination Program. Please be advised that all students receiving an immunisation need to register online via NSW Health. 

• Year 10 students can register now.
• Year 7 students: The nurses will endeavour to complete catch up immunisations after Year 10 students are finished. If you missed the first clinic, please ensure you register and prepare for the catch up clinic on 23rd May.

Clinic Dates: 

Term 2 – Friday 23 May 2025

• • Year 10 Nimenrix (meningococcal ACWY)
  • Year 7 Catch up for students who missed the Term 1 clinic
  • Catch up from previous year - Year 8 & 9 HPV & Boostrix
  • Catch up from previous year - Year 11 & 12 Nimenrix (Meningococcal ACWY) 

Term 3 – Friday 29 August 2025

• • Year 7, 8 & 9 HPV and Boostrix - catch up from Year 7
  • Catch up from previous year - Year 10, 11 & 12 Nimenrix (meningococcal ACWY)

Student Information - What to expect

Providing Consent for School Vaccinations

Preferred Method: Online consent through Service NSW

If your child is in Year 7 or Year 10 this year, you can now provide online consent for their routine school vaccinations through Service NSW.

Please note: Vaccination will only be provided at school if consent has been received.

How to provide consent:

Give Consent - Service NSW:

The Encounter Youth Program is held every Friday at the Youth Hub.  Come along and join in the fun.

When: Every Friday
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: @ The Youth Hub
Cost: $5 for dinner

Encounter Kick-on’s (Sunday’s after the 5:00 pm Mass)

 Group games and supper. Come join us.

Journey into the Catholic Faith for Teens:

If you are a teenager or know a teenager who would like to learn more about the Catholic faith, the Journey into the Catholic Faith is for them. Over the course of term 2 we will go on a deep dive into the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Faith, learning heaps and having fun whilst doing it. In Term 3 we will wrap up our journey, and if a participant has not completed their sacraments of initiation, they will have the opportunity to do so.

To find out more and express your interest, please fill out this form.

Zac Parnell