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1 College Drive
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
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Phone: 02 5525 4100

St Joseph's Regional College Port Macquarie

1 College Drive
Port Macquarie NSW 2444

PO Box 231
Port Macquarie NSW 2444

Phone: 02 5525 4100
Email: sjrhport@lism.catholic.edu.au
Website: pmreglism.catholic.edu.au 

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Assistant Principal - Mission

Four Students to be Welcomed into the Catholic Church

This Sunday at 5 PM, our College community will joyfully witness a significant milestone for four of our students: Imogen Baker, Year 11; Theodore Haynes, Year 8; Thomas Butler, Year 8; and Max Humphries, Year 7. After approximately ten weeks dedicated to a "Journey into the Catholic Faith for Teens," guided by Zac Parnell, our Parish Youth Coordinator, these students will be welcomed into the Church, receiving their Sacraments of Initiation.

Throughout their journey, Imogen, Theodore, Max, and Thomas have delved into the teachings of the Catholic faith, demonstrating remarkable commitment and offering profound insights into their learning. We are incredibly proud of their dedication to spiritual growth and are excited to celebrate this momentous occasion with them.

We warmly invite all members of our College and Parish community to attend Sunday's 5 PM Mass to witness this life-changing event. As Imogen, Theodore, Max, and Thomas take these first steps in joining our worshipping community, we continue to hold them in our prayers:

Heavenly Father, we lift up Imogen, Theodore, Max, and Thomas as they prepare to be welcomed into Your Church. We thank You for their commitment and the deep insights they've shared on their journey of faith.

Bless them, Lord, as they receive the Sacraments of Initiation this Sunday. May Your Holy Spirit fill their hearts, guiding them in their new steps within our worshipping community. Strengthen their faith, deepen their love for You, and grant them courage as they continue to grow in Your grace.

We ask all this through Christ our Lord. Amen.


Reflecting and Connecting: Year 8 and 9 Reflection Days

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This Thursday and Friday, our Year 8 and Year 9 students participated in incredibly enriching Reflection Days, facilitated by Tom and Patrick from Passionist Youth Ministries. These special days were designed to help students explore relatable themes and strengthen their connections with peers and important people in their lives.

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We extend our sincere gratitude to our Leaders of Student Wellbeing, Mrs Heidi O'Reilly (Year 8) and Mrs Jessica Hulbert (Year 9), for their invaluable support in bringing this program to fruition. Their dedication, along with the contributions of Deacon Shane Hyland and Emily Burg, our College Youth Minister, ensured the success of these meaningful days for our students. We hope the students enjoyed the days and continue to reflect on what they learned.

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Merit Awards

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At St Joseph's Regional College we have a tied merit award system. This system aims to recognise student effort, encourage progress and generate positive conversations between students and staff and between students and their families.

This system offers a progression of awards and incentives for students, beginning with the Bronze Award at 10 merits through to a Platinum Award at 50 merits.

Other key points include:

  • Personal points can be accrued across a Semester.
  • Points add to your house total through to the awarding of the House Shield.
  • With regards to the Platinum Certificate, the canteen express pass is valid for the remainder of the school year.

Here are some quick statistics:

  • For Semester One, there have been 1177 merits awarded.
  • The Leading House total is 268. Congratulations Flinders!
  • Year 12 received 56
  • Year 11 received 58
  • Year 10 received 162
  • Year 9 received 300
  • Year 8 received 257
  • Year 7 received 344

Gold & Platinum Awards

At this week's assembly, we proudly recognised 74 exceptional students for their achievements through our tiered merit award system. 

Congratulations to the 56 students who were presented with a Gold Award at the end of last term, and the 12 students who were presented with their Gold Award at this week's assembly, acknowledging their ongoing commitment to learning and positive contribution to College life.

An extra special shout-out goes to the six students who were each awarded the coveted Platinum Award — the highest honour in our merit system. They have earned an incredible 50 merits to achieve this award, a true reflection of their outstanding effort, leadership and dedication.

Well done to all our award recipients — your achievements continue to inspire our College community.

Platinum Awards 

Chelsea Copeland
Cassandra Hill
Lachlan Hyland
Finn Smith
William Smith
Tora Wehlow

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Gold Awards

Charlie Adcock
Lilliana Anderson
Peyton Berry
Emily Blanch
Ethan Burdoe
Helayna Butler
Xy Cabrera
Madisson Clements
Coopah Clifton
Willa Corless-Brown
Bonnie Croft
Ashton Daley
Madeline Date
Luke Davies
Lenny Dixon
Alyssa Donohue
Jack Duff
Samuel Duff
Leo Ellis
Amaya Freeman
Bronte Gawith
Isla Googe
Mahli Gulyas
Anastasia Heffernan
Clementine Hennessy
Maxwell Hill
Ethan Holliday
Emelia Hollis
Abbie Hudson
Zack Hutton
Diya Joby
Liam Jones
Ruby Lambert
Alexis Langley
Hudson Lee
Hunter Lee
Tyler Little
Dakota Lovett
Lucas Lynch
John Majo
Lachlan Mcneice
Jarrod Muller
Mason Nowak
Ava Nowlan
Ryder Pearce
Myfanwy Rawlings
Zedda Ray
Zali Roberts
Millie Schneider-Smith
Ellie Seymour
Jack Shields
Lily Skinner
Finn Smith
Louisa Smith
Danielle Steele
Macie Taylor
Cooper Taylor
Jaina Thakrani
Evangeline Thompson
Harrison Thrum
Cohen Tydd
Rose Walker
Taj Walmsley
Arlen Wass
Evan Webb
Tara West
Cooper Westley
Angelique Zeeman

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Sleeping Rough for a Cause: Vinnies Sleepout This Friday!

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This Friday night, our College will host the annual Vinnies Sleepout, an incredibly important event where approximately 30 of our students will join peers from MacKillop and Newman Senior Technical College to sleep rough. This act of solidarity aims to raise awareness and funds for those in our community experiencing homelessness.

The evening promises to be a powerful and educational experience. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from dedicated guest speakers who work tirelessly with Vinnies and other support agencies in our local area, offering firsthand accounts of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness.

A significant part of the night will also be a "couch session" with our Year 11 students who recently attended the Street Retreat in Brisbane. These students gained invaluable insights into the range of incredible services that support the many hundreds of people experiencing homelessness across the city, and they will share their experiences and reflections.

Through their participation in the Sleepout, our students are actively raising money for the Society of St Vincent de Paul's Winter Appeal. This vital appeal provides much-needed support to individuals and families who are "doing it tough" during the colder months.

A huge thank you goes to Deacon Shane Hyland, Emily Burg (our College Youth Minister), and Mrs Sarah McLeod for their dedication and support in making this impactful event possible for our students.

We would also warmly welcome any donations that can be made to support this incredible cause. You can contribute directly through our Sleepout webpage here: https://my.fundraise.vinniesnsw.org.au/vinnies-community-sleepouts/sjrc-sleepout
Your generosity will make a tangible difference in the lives of those most vulnerable in our community, and it acknowledges our students who have stepped up to sleep rough!

Empowering Future Leaders: College Students Shine at Luminosity Youth Summit

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Last week, a select group of our College students had the incredible opportunity to attend the annual Luminosity Youth Summit in Port Macquarie. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Legacy and Charles Sturt University, these students were able to immerse themselves in an environment designed to inspire and cultivate the next generation of innovators and leaders.

The Luminosity Youth Summit, a flagship event for the Port Macquarie region, has a rich history of empowering young people. Formed in 2012 by Luminosity Youth Inc., the summit launched its first event in 2013 and has been held annually in July at the Glasshouse Theatre. For over a decade, this nationally recognised, volunteer-powered, not-for-profit organisation has inspired over 4,500 young people aged 15-25, providing them with access to national and international high-profile speakers, experts, and thought leaders right here on the NSW Mid North Coast. The summit aims to ignite creativity, excellence, and entrepreneurship, fostering purpose, resilience, and wellbeing amongst youth by linking young minds with thought leaders from every walk of life.

Our students were privileged to hear from a diverse range of inspiring speakers and young innovators who shared their stories, skills, and strategies for success. The two-day program included mainstage presentations, interactive workshops, and social events, all designed to spark new ideas and equip attendees with practical skills.
There were some incredible quotes from the speakers that resonated with our students:

  • "If you can, you must.”
  • "Knowledge is knowing, wisdom is doing."

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Student Quotes:

  • Keanu Jai was just so inspiring, and being close in age to most of us, I feel like he presented more to us or connected better because of our shared age. And you could tell he didn't know what he was doing, but he was amazing and inspiring, and if you follow your dreams, it'll all work itself out. - Myfanwy Rawlings
  • One speaker that truly inspired me was Emma Carey. I think the main take home message and what resonated so deeply about her presentation is that you don't know what you've got until it's gone and to never take your life for granted, as she is a living example of this. She explained how it felt to know you only have 10 seconds left to live and all the things she wishes she would've done. She said that she is just lucky to have survived and she lives like she is in overtime and her life could end any minute. - Teleah Holbert

We also asked the students, “what is one word you would use to describe your experience?”

  • Moving
  • Motivating
  • Inspiring
  • Deep
  • Life-changing
  • New Perspective

The College is incredibly proud of our students who represented us at the Luminosity Youth Summit. Their participation underscores our commitment to providing enriching experiences that help them grow personally and academically, and we extend our sincere gratitude to Legacy and Charles Sturt University for making this invaluable opportunity possible.

St Agnes' Church Gospel Reflections

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Fr Paul Gooley is continuing to provide Gospel readings and reflections via email and online Monday to Saturday for those interested in connecting with their faith in this way.

Click to watch Fr Paul's Gospel Readings and Reflections.

St Agnes' Parish News Bulletin

The Parish news bulletin will now be published monthly.

The latest edition is available via this link Parish News Bulletin

Mr Matthew Bushe
Assistant Principal - Mission

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