Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching
Year 7-10 Awards Ceremony
Today, we celebrate and acknowledge excellence in students' academic achievements from Years 7-10. Congratulations to all students for their efforts so far this year. Today's occasion provides an opportunity for students to reflect on their personal academic goals, and I encourage all students to set new goals for the second semester. As a College community, we will continue to set goals that challenge our students, both academically and personally, to achieve their personal best and reflect on how they can serve others.
I would like to thank the staff involved for their organisation and for ensuring the Year 7-10 Semester One Awards Ceremony was a huge success. While I understand that not all families are able to attend College events, I would like to acknowledge and thank the many parents who were able to attend the ceremonies. It was certainly lovely to have your presence at our College.
- Six or more Excellence and Application Awards in Years 7, 8
- Five or more Excellence and Application Awards in Years 9, 10
Congratulations to the Outstanding Achievement Award recipients:
| FLINDERS | HASTINGS | INNES |
|---|---|---|
| Ava Cole Armani Daley Lachlan Ding Isabelle Familar Amelia Goodridge Sophie Kahler Louisa Smith |
Lilliana Anderson Peyton Berry Aaron Joseph Biju Cassandra Hill Zoe Lawrence Angelique Zeeman |
Hollie Black Eloise Conway Alexandra Ellis Addison English Oliver Hallum Ella Herbert Riley Robinson Maddison Saville Estella Sonter Riley Tattersall |
| MACQUARIE | OXLEY | WILSON |
| Lucinda Giurissevich Jade Hanks Noah Langdon Siya Modi Jaina Thakrani |
Chelsea Copeland Sydney Forsyth Tallowa Hill Aislinn Suveesh Janisa Vinod |
William Ashton Jasmine Bi Leyna Casey Alyssa Eggins Anika Grogan Tahlia McIlveen Myfanwy Rawlings Evan Rowe Dakota Simpson |
Outstanding Application
To receive an Outstanding Application Award, students in their respective years must have received:
- Eight or more Application Awards in Years 7, 8
- Seven or more Application Awards in Years 9, 10
Congratulations to the Outstanding Application Award recipients:
| FLINDERS | ||
| Laya Maria Abraham Ruby Andrews Miley Ashcroft Lacey-Rose Barnes Helayna Butler Bonnie Croft Abbey Delforce Theodore Ding Cordelia Fazzolari Mahli Forster Bronte Gawith |
Elloise Gleeson Bryce Handley Theodore Haynes Zali Heagney Anastasia Heffernan Diya Elizabeth Joby Noah Joyce Summer Macey Montana Newell Zahra Parker Coen Purcell |
Charlotte Skellern Owen Smith Bailee Taylor Shanay Taylor Isabel Thompson Pippa Wade Lily Walker Tara West Benjamin Williams Jaxon Williams Ruby Winters |
| HASTINGS | ||
| India Addison Violet Bellia Kalani Berry Izabel Bingham Milla Bourne Lucas Constantine Luke Davies Ruby Dean Maddison Evans Elise Grein Amaya Hayden |
Marlee Hearne Chloe Higgins Maxwell Hill Harry Hoad Harvey Jensen Liam Jones William Keena Ruby Lambert Savannah Loosemore Lucas Lynch Tilly McDonald Cooper Preston |
Millie Schneider-Smith William Smith Lyla Stevens Zoe Swan Kaley Troy Nellie Walker Henry Warren Tora Wehlow Cooper Westley Charlotte Zeeman Gabriella Zeeman |
| INNES | ||
| Mollie Absalom Jewel Anosh Mira Arnold Matilda Coleman Gemma Cooper Miley Cooper Alyssa Donohue Nate Downing Lacey Gayler Samantha Goodwin |
Lachlan Harman Alivia Johnson Georgina Keogh Matilda Kos Lachlan Matheson Ava Mitchell Lincoln Mostran Imogen Mulligan Ebony Munt Indianna Singh |
Miley Skellern Lilly Smith Danielle Steele Harrison Thrum Hannah Tony Haylee Vos Lailah Watson Eadie Whatson Ava Wheeler Layla White |
| MACQUARIE | ||
| Charlie Adcock Karolina Al-Khameesi Olivia Austin Edvin Benny Layla Caller Lainey Campbell Violet Coote Eva Costigan Finn Crawford |
Evie Curtis Jessica Dennes Ella Dinham Lenny Dixon Peyton Dunkley Edie Edwards Megan Germany Teleah Holbert Jade Hoolahan |
Alice Kennedy Cassidy Langdon Brinkley McHugh Ruby Redman Charlotte Smith Amara Starkey Lucy Styles Ardiena Willott Hayley Ylias |
| OXLEY | ||
| Matisse Bayly Ella Comer Natalia Eyles Sianne Gomez Brayden Hill Abbie Hudson Joann Jamu |
Sienna Little Glynnie Mae Domingo Isabelle Moane Zara Moore Rose Parker Zoe Pead Della Rogers |
Naomi Scott Ellie Seymour Alicia Smith Macie Taylor Araminta Walker Taj Walmsley Kyala Watson |
| WILSON | ||
| Blaze Banyer Ethan Bouldin Willa Corless-Brown Jayda Deeks Tyson Eggins Miller Farrington Mia Franklin |
Paxton Goldring Felicity Goldstein Frankie Green Willow Houston Hayley Jess Kaitlyn Joyce Olivia Larkan Jacob Leech |
Leila McDonnell Isla McNeil Harriette Tape Isabella Tape Tessa Taylor Evangeline Thompson Liam Wright |
Mission Awards for Service
Awarded to students who have achieved 10 or more hours of Service work, etiher within our College, home or the wider community.
Congratulations to the following recipients of a Mission Award for Service.
| Peyton Berry Travis Brooks Lainey Campbell Matilda Coleman Eliza Crombie Felix Dy Sydney Forsyth Samantha Goodwin Ayla Green Anika Grogan Anastasia Heffernan Ella Herbert Harry Hoad |
Alyssa Hyland Lachlan Hyland Tahlia McIlveen Ada Neale Ignatius Przbylo Myfanwy Rawlings Toby Rawson Alicia Smith Riley Tattersall Harrison Thrum Janisa Vinod Haylee Vos Caylana Willott |
Empowered and Inspired: Year 12 Students Embrace Pathways to Success
This week, Year 12 students at St Joseph’s Regional College participated in a series of enriching and future-focused experiences designed to support their preparation for the Trial and HSC exams, while also helping them explore exciting pathways to university in 2026. The week was a celebration of learning, personal growth, and future planning, leaving students feeling both inspired and well-prepared for the journey ahead.
Studies of Religion Immersion Day
On Wednesday, students participated in a Studies of Religion immersion day held at Charles Sturt University. Students engaged in thoughtful and reflective discussions on faith, ethics, and philosophy, led by guest presenters who are experts in their religion. TThe university setting provided a unique opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of the syllabus in a mature and academic environment, while also offering a glimpse into university life.
Trial HSC Study Skills Seminar
Following this, students participated in a Trial HSC Study Skills Seminar—a highly practical and motivating session focused on developing effective revision strategies, time management techniques, and exam confidence. Run by Ms Marchment, our Leader of Curriculum, Mrs Goldie, Leader of Pedagogy and Mr Rossington, Leader of PDHPE, the seminar provided students with personalised tools to help them tackle their Trial HSC exams with greater organisation, resilience, and clarity. Feedback from students highlighted the value of having focused time to reflect on their study habits and reset their goals.
Trial HSC Preparation Seminar
Following the immersion day, 65 Year 12 students took part in a Trial HSC Preparation Seminar in the College Library. The session, led by Mr Rossington (Leader of Learning – PDHPE), Mrs Goldie (Leader of Pedagogy), and Ms Marchment (Leader of Curriculum), offered highly practical strategies to help students approach their Trials with confidence.
- Mr Rossington led a dynamic session focused on exam preparation strategies. Drawing parallels between studying for exams and Mr Berger’s recent successful marathon effort - completed with impressive time and stamina. Mr Rossington emphasised the importance of nutrition, quality sleep, organisation, and self-belief, and students valued the insight and commitment he brought to the session.
- Mrs Goldie and Ms Marchment guided students in developing purposeful study notes and using AI tools to summarise and retain information effectively. They also explored how sensory learning techniques can support long-term memory, assisted, of course, by a few well-placed lollies! Students were also equipped with a practical study toolkit, including mini whiteboards, markers, highlighters, and examples of AI prompts to enhance revision strategies. Students appreciated the opportunity to pause, reflect, and reset their goals heading into a demanding period of study.
University Pathway Information Evening
Later that evening, families and students attended the University Pathway Information Evening, a key event that offered insights into early entry schemes, scholarships, ATAR requirements, and vocational or alternative routes into higher education. Representatives from several universities and TAFE were on hand to answer questions and provide advice. The evening demystified the application process and empowered students to begin shaping their post-school journey with greater confidence and clarity. I would like to thank Mrs Leanne Tinsey, Leader of Future Pathways and Ms Heidi Flanagan, our Leader of Student Wellbeing for Year 12, for the time and effort in organising and presenting this information evening.
University of Newcastle
On Thursday, many students visited the University of Newcastle, where they toured the campus, explored lecture theatres, accommodation, and student hubs, and participated in Q&A sessions with current undergraduates. Many students commented on how seeing university life up close made their future feel both exciting and achievable.
This incredible week has renewed our Year 12 students’ motivation and equipped them with practical tools, clear goals, and a sense of purpose as they approach their final months of school and transition into life after school. We are immensely proud of their engagement, resilience, and commitment to their future success.
Year 11 Semester One Awards Ceremony
The Year 11 Awards Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, 30th July, from 9:05 am to 10:00 am in the Performing Arts Centre (PAC).
This date accommodates the large number of Year 11 students undertaking work placement during Week 10, ensuring all award recipients can be present. As a result, Semester One reports for Year 11 students will be published later, to align with the ceremony in Week 2 of Term 3.
A Compass alert will be sent to families by the middle of Week 1, Term 3, notifying those whose child will be receiving an Outstanding Application Award, Achievement Award, or a Mission Service Award. This is to avoid any confusion with the Year 7–10 Awards notifications.
Parents and family members are warmly invited to attend as we celebrate the efforts and achievements of our Year 11 students throughout Semester One.
Issuing of Year 7–11 Semester One Academic Reports
Semester One academic reports will be released as follows:- Years 7–10: Reports are now available via the Parent Portal.
- Year 11: Reports will be issued on Wednesday, 30th July, following the Year 11 Awards Ceremony in Week 2, Term 3.
These reports offer valuable insights into your child’s academic progress during the first half of the year and will include three key components:
- Common Grade Scale (Years 7–10) / ROSA Grade (Year 11)
An A–E reporting scale that reflects overall achievement in each subject. - Academic Profile – Knowledge, Skills, and Understanding (KSUs)
This section reports on the student’s grasp of subject-specific content and outcomes. - Learning Behaviours – Commitment to Learning (CTLs)
A consistent set of descriptors across all subjects that reflect the student's work habits and classroom engagement.
We encourage all parents and carers to take the time to review and discuss the reports with their child to celebrate achievements and identify areas for growth.
Year 10 into Year 11 Transition Program
To support a smooth and informed transition into Stage 6, parent and student information sessions will be held at the start of next term. These sessions are designed to guide students as they begin to consider their pathway for Year 11 in 2025.
This week, students received their St Joseph’s Regional College Year 11 2025 Enrolment Handbook, with the Newman Senior Technical College handbook to follow shortly.
Families are encouraged to attend the following important information evenings:
- St Joseph’s Regional College – Year 11 2025 Information Evening
Monday, 28th July at 6:00 pm in the College Hall - Newman Senior Technical College – Year 11 2025 Information Evening
Tuesday, 29th July at Newman College
These sessions are key opportunities to learn more about course options, expectations, and the enrolment process for Stage 6.
Ian Lutton
Assistant Principal - Mission