SJRC News in Brief: Term 2 Week 1 - 3rd May 2024
Welcome back to Term 2. This term tends to be very busy, and as such, I encourage all families to stay up to date with what is happening at the College by regularly checking their notifications in the Compass App and following our College Facebook page.
Staff Congratulations
I'm incredibly proud of the dedication demonstrated by our staff at St. Joseph's Regional College. Even after their day at the College concludes, many continue their impactful work within the community. One quiet achiever is Mr Shane Hyland, our Leader of Evangelisation.
On behalf of our College community, I extend heartfelt congratulations to Mr Hyland on his recent instalment as an Acolyte during the Sunday, April 28th, 5:00pm Mass. This instalment is a step for Mr Hyland to become a permanent Deacon. This recognition is a testament to his commitment and service. We are truly fortunate to have him as part of our team.
I encourage you to read the following articles by Fr Paul Gooley, published in the St Agnes' Catholic Parish Bulletin. Both articles shed light on the role of an Acolyte and how Mr Hyland's installation will have a lasting impact on our parish community.
ANZAC Day March
During the holidays, on Anzac Day, our College was represented by many students and staff who demonstrated incredible community spirit by attending marches at Port Macquarie, Wauchope and Laurieton. I want to extend my appreciation to our students for their respectful presence and commendable presentation during the march and service. We also had a number of students involved in the Senior and Junior Drumlines that played during the march and performed on Town Green after the service.
Year 12 Semester 1 Reports and Awards Ceremony - Wednesday 8th May 9:00 am in the PAC
A reminder that Year 12 Semester 1 reports will be issued after the Awards Ceremony, which will occur on Wednesday, 8th May, at 9:00 am in the PAC. Parents have been informed via a Compass notification if their child is receiving an award.
Mr Ian Lutton
Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching
We invite all prospective families to attend the Year 7 2025 Information and Open Evening on Tuesday 7th May at 5.00 pm in the College Hall. Please register to attend HERE
Please see below a flyer for the evening and a timeline of the enrolment process. If you have not applied to your child please do so before the Information and Opening evening at the following link Enrolment Application
Please note there is no Youth Group this week (3rd of May), we will kick things off next Friday.
Youth Group: Friday 10th of May
When did you last receive a letter?
When did you last send a letter? Nobody really uses them these days. What are they for? How do we read them? Who wrote them? Over the next three weeks, that’s what we’re going to be talking about at Encounter Youth.
Join us at the Youth Hub on Friday afternoon (10th of May) from 5:30-7:30 pm for dinner, games, and a great time.
Bring your mates and $5 for dinner.
Would you like to learn more about the Catholic Faith or become Catholic?
- ✝️WHEN: Join us at our Journey into the Catholic Faith for Teens program commencing in Week 2, Term 2 concluding in Week 1, Term 3.
- ✝️WHERE: Each week a session will be facilitated in the chapel from 3:30-4:30 on Wednesday afternoons, with afternoon tea provided.
- ✝️If you can’t make Wednesday afternoons, you can catch up with a leader during the week or go to the session at MacKillop or the Youth Hub.
To find out more information and register for the program, follow this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=H20THeu3ekWUgajPGsHo5ZcJ1nBrq8BDriWpeIGtxp9UNUVHTkpTNkg4OEwyMUFTREU2N1dUSzkzSi4u&origin=QRCode
| Term 2 Week 2 Lunch Specials $6.00 | |
| Monday | Beef Nachos (GF) |
| Tuesday | Pumpkin Soup |
| Wednesday | Hamburger |
| Thursday | Chicken Carbonara |
| Friday | Butter Chicken & Rice |
The Canteen opens at 8.00 am every school day.
Breeanna Stone
Food Services Manager