SJRC Newsletter: Term 3 Week 2 - 2nd August 2024
Musings
Attending last Friday's Musings evening was an absolute pleasure. It showcased the many talented students who attend music tutoring lessons here at the College. I thank Mrs Sarah Butler, our Acting Leader of Co-curricular Music, for organising the evening. I also express my gratitude to our Music Tutors, who play an important part in performance music at the College. Their hard work, expertise and patience were clearly evident on this evening. I refer you to Sarah's report below.
Musings is the first of what is planned to be a twice-yearly event for the co-curricular music space.
We are blessed with a talented pool of music educators who never cease to inspire and motivate our students and this evening was designed to celebrate them and share the fruits of everyone's labour! Performing is a wonderful way to showcase hard work and talent. It is an important part of being a musician, but performance can sometimes become restricted to high-pressure situations like big concerts and exams. Musings allows us to share creativity and practice performing in a relaxed setting with a fiercely loyal and supportive audience of family and friends.
Music featured ranged from vocal numbers from musical hits to solo piano, brass duets and guitar improvisation. It can honestly be said that Years 7-12 were all represented. Music is certainly something that brings us all together regardless of age!
At our amazing College, students have the opportunity to learn vocals, piano, acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, percussion, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba, violin, cello, etc. If you are tempted, please contact me, and we can have a chat about your music dreams.
sarah.butler@lism.catholic.edu.au
Congratulations to all of the students who performed. You all did so well, without exception, and I loved hearing about your progress and the amazing variety of music that you have been exploring!
Voice Mrs Sarah Morabito and Mr Mark Morabito
Summer Tilston - 'Somewhere that's Green'
Ella Gardner - 'Love'
Alannah Steele - 'Let you break my heart again'
BrigitteSteel - 'It's almost there'
Piano Ms Karen Gill
Violet Bellia - 'Spanish Dance'
Taylor Saville -'The Gymnast'
Finn Crawford - 'Struttin'
Max Troth - 'Mellow Mood'
Brass Mr Derek Moule
Harry Thrum - 'Misirlou'
FelixDy - 'Street of Cairo'
Harry Thrum & Jack Shields (Duet) - 'Hey Ho,Thar she blows'
Guitar Mr Bernard Smith
Liam Ronan
Tyler Charnock and Bernard Smith
2024 Non-Government Schools Census Collection Notice
The Australian Government Department of Education would like to advise all staff, parents and guardians that it will collect certain information about our school, its staff and student body as part of the 2024 Non-government schools census collection.
Please refer to the below link.
Mrs Tanya Daley
Principal
Refounding
Round-Table Discussion on Refounding the College House Team Names
Thursday, 15th August 4:30pm - 6:00 pm
This invitation is for students, parents, staff (past and present), alumni and our St Agnes' Catholic Parish community.
Changing circumstances have radically affected the composition and role of the Catholic school in recent years…
“We invite all those involved with our Catholic schools to join us in ‘refounding’ or ‘re-visioning’ our schools as centres of the new evangelisation.”
(Bishops of NSW-ACT - Crossroads 2007)
“Refounding in general is the process whereby creative people identify the widening gap between the original inspiring story of an institution and the changing realities of contemporary life.”
(Arbuckle, 2016)
St Joseph’s Regional College is undergoing a process of refounding. This is where we look at who we are as a Catholic school and how we can enhance our Catholic Identity now and into the future. A core outcome of this process will be updating our House names. We are the only Parish in the Diocese with colonialist names for College House Teams. All other Secondary Colleges’ House names reflect their Catholic foundations. We invite you to be a voice in this process.
On Thursday, 15th August, we are hosting a twilight plenary-style discussion at the College, where we will seek school and parish community voices around what is important in a school's Catholic Identity and how we can sustain a strong Catholic Identity into the future. The evening will commence with tea, coffee, and light snacks at 4:30 pm before we move into the plenary discussions from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm.
Learn more with this video:
RSVP by Monday 12th August with this link or phone the College on 5525 4100
Year 8 & 9 Reflection Days
Ignite Fundraiser - Thursday 8th August
This year, we have around 40 students who have been nominated to attend the Ignite Conference in Brisbane. This is a highlight event in the Diocesan calendar where we have approximately 300 high school students from across the Diocese travel up to engage in praise and worship and powerful workshops. Students and young people come from all over the country and even the Southern Pacific to attend this conference.
To assist our students with the cost of attending, they will be holding a Drinks & Treats stall on Thursday, 8th August near the Senior Canteen. Cans of drinks will be $3 and there will be a range of other treats to purchase too.
Absent From the Table
Families are warmly welcomed to participate in an online survey being conducted by the National Centre for Pastoral Research in regard to Australian Catholics who do not regularly attend Sunday Mass.
This "online survey is available until Tuesday, 20 August 2024 and is open to people who:
- Self-identify as Catholics and are 18 years and over.
- Do not regularly* attend weekly Mass on Sundays."
If you would like to participate in the online survey, or invite someone to consider being part of the survey, please email us at ncpr@catholic.org.au or visit the website
https://acu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2soKeAtFMEYGf0W
St Agnes' Church Gospel Reflections
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 is produced weekly. In this week's bulletin:
- A letter from Fr Paul to all Liturgical Ministers
- Journey into the Catholic Faith for Teens (JICF4T) - 10 young people received the Sacraments of Initiation
- Vale Fr John Kelly
- Ecumenical Dialogue - save the date
- Vinnies Sleep out - Encounter Youth
- Volunteer Ministry Spotlight - Hospitality
The latest edition is available via this link Parish News Bulletin
Assistant Principal- Mission
Year 11 Semester One Awards Ceremony
On Wednesday, Year 11 students, their families, and PC teachers came together to celebrate and acknowledge excellence in their academic achievements. It was wonderful to see our Performing Arts Centre filled to capacity with parents witnessing the ceremony. Congratulations to all students for their efforts so far this year. The number of students receiving awards is a testament to their dedication to their senior studies. As with the recent junior awards, I would encourage all students to set new goals for Semester Two.
We have a tiered award system as follows:
Application
Students who receive “Always” in five of their six Commitment to Learning descriptors
Excellence
Exemplary academic achievement in subject (Years 11 & 12),
Excellence & Application
Students who receive “Always” in five of their six Commitment to Learning descriptors and
Exemplary academic achievement in subject (Years 11 & 12)
Outstanding Application (Green)
5 or more Application Awards in Year 11
Outstanding Application and Achievement (Gold)
4 or more Excellence and Application Awards in Year 11
Mission
Awarded to students for volunteering their time both within the local community and our College.
Outstanding Application and Achievement | Eliza Bajt Bonnie Clark |
Esther Cummins Grace Field |
Charli Paine Madison Wyndham |
Outstanding Application
| Kate Ainsworth Layla Armstrong Jasmyn Barbuto Nevaeh Bayly Elizabeth Bell Emilijana Bosnjak Audrey Cassegrain Ashton Cooper Jackson Cooper Kieran Copeland Elkie Croft Ashton Daley Bianca Duong Lucy Easton Rebecca Ebrole Emily Eggert |
Lilly Fraser Rae Venice Gaviola Paige Haleblian Lilah Hawkins Jacob Hill Charlotte Hollingsworth Ella Hurrell Brooke Instrell Isabella Johnson Grace Keena Lauren Kelly Tenisha Kinnaird Joshua Kobelke Brielle Latham Lilly Maher Gideon Marr-Grogan |
Talia Marsh Nina McGahey Sienna Monk Matthew Nicola Christie Preston Millie Read Anna Reynolds Candice Ronson Matilda Shields Phoebe Stubbs Cooper Taylor Hriday Thakrani Caitlyn Thompson Hannah Thompson Max Troth Jamieson Walsh |
Mission Awards
| Eliza Bajt Emilijana Bosnjak Z Cabrera Bonnie Clark Jazmin Cooke Elkie Croft Ella Ecott |
Grace Field Lilly Fraser Rae Venice Gaviola Jacob Hill Brooke Instrell Grace Keena Joshua Kobelke |
Brielle Latham Lilly Maher Sienna Monk Matilda Shields Alannah Steele Phoebe Stubbs Hannah Thompson |
PC Groups
HSC Trials
On behalf of all staff at St Joseph's Regional College, we wish our Year 12 cohort all the very best as they commence their Trial HSC exams on Monday, August 5th. The trials will conclude on Monday, August 19th. At this time, I would also like to congratulate our Dance and Drama students who recently completed the practical component of their HSC Trail.
Please find below a copy of the exam timetable.
Mr Ian Lutton
Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching
Love Bites
This week, Year 10 students participated in the Love Bites Respectful Relationships Program. Students were well-engaged throughout the day, and a post-program survey indicated strong learning and positive student feedback (please see some data snapshots below). Thank you to the many staff who were involved in bringing this important learning to our students.
We encourage all parents to engage their teenagers in normalised conversations around consent and respectful relationships in their homes.
Attendance Matters
At SJRC, we believe every child matters every day. School attendance is crucial for students' learning and well-being. Hence, the rigour or legislation sitting around compulsory school attendance for all young people until they are 17 years of age. There are no optional days for school attendance. Community events such as sports carnivals, Retreats and Wellbeing Program Days are essential for holistic student development and are always compulsory. Please communicate all absence matters with us via the Compass App. Thank you for your partnership as we continue to support all our students in their learning and wellbeing.
Council of Catholic School Parents - FREE Webinar
Consent and online boundaries: How to support your primary-aged child.
CCSP's next eSafety Commissioner information session for parents is an evening event on Tuesday, 20 August from 7.30pm - 8:00pm.
Parents and caregivers are invited to attend this free webinar
Register now: https://register.gotowebinar.com/regi.../1244428795787444059
As children begin to navigate the online world, they need to know how to make decisions around consent and boundaries. This webinar will outline strategies for parents and carers, as well as support those hard-to-have conversations.
It's suitable for parents and carers of children in primary school.
Mrs Jennifer Furney
Leader of Pastoral Care
We are featuring two Alumni's this week. Dillon Heagney and Anais Bleasdale
Dillon Heagney
Reconnecting with alumni who graduated from St Joseph's Regional College 10+ years ago is proving to unlock valuable insights into opportunities for movement between roles and responsibilities and focus areas within the same sector/industry. This week's spotlight on Dillon Heagney is a prime example of this, as his initial degree and employment in pharmacy have seen him take up business development work within the pharmaceutical industry. Well done, Dillon!
#pharmacist #businessdevelopment #wherearetheynow #aHSC4opportunity
Anais Bleasdale
Anais Bleasdale has had an exceptionally busy and productive path since graduating from St Joseph's Regional College in 2019. Along with solo travel to Canada, she has successfully completed a Bachelor of Psychology through the University of New England, AU, while holding various mentor and support roles at college and within the Aboriginal community in Armidale. She has collected numerous awards and commendations along the way and also achieved rank at TS Armidale (Australian Navy Cadets). Anais works as a case manager in the very important Domestic Violence sector.
Well done Anais! You are contributing in so many ways to the wellbeing of our society and the growth of future citizens. We are immensely proud of your success.
#domesticviolencecaseworker #wherearetheynow #aHSC4opportunity
Mrs Leanne Tinsey
Careers Pathway
The University of Newcastle Visit
On Monday, Alex, Grace, and Paris from The University of Newcastle, Australia, visited the College and presented timely and valuable information to Year 12 students. Topics covered included applications, living on campus, financial matters and more. We are so grateful for the strong support we receive each year from UON. #aHSC4opportunity
Year 11 Career Quip
Yesterday, Year 11 students travelled to the Taree University Campus to attend CareerQuip. This event is targeted to our students in that there is a broad cross-section of exhibitors available to disseminate career and employment information. These include nearly 50 exhibitors, including National Association of Prospective Student Advisers members, such as universities, private and vocational colleges, and student support services. Additionally, TAFE and employer organisations were represented along with local and regional skills shortage employers, trades, and vocations. What an amazing opportunity for our students to engage with their futures. #aHSC4opportunity
The University of Sydney Visit
Thanks to the team from the University of Sydney - Tyrone, Andrew and Simone, who delivered a very comprehensive presentation to interested students in Years 10, 11 and 12 today. Topics covered included Pathways to USyd, Scholarships available, application processes, residential options, and more. USyd is very keen to draw students from our area because of the traits and strengths that regional and remote students bring with them to contribute to the community. Many thanks team! #aHSC4opportunity
Mrs Leanne Tinsey & Mrs Karren Bale
| Term 2 Week 3 Lunch Specials | |
| Monday | Pumpkin Soup (vego & GF) |
| Tuesday | Hawaiian Chicken Burger |
| Wednesday | Chicken Pesto Pasta |
| Thursday | Chicken Quesadilla's |
| Friday | Chicken Caesar Salad |
| Term 2 Week 4 Lunch Specials | |
| Monday | Fried Rice |
| Tuesday | Beef Burrito |
| Wednesday | Masssaman Beef & Rice |
| Thursday | Chicken Parmi Burger |
| Friday | Chicken & Bacon Pasta Bake |
The Canteen opens at 8.00 am every school day.
Breeanna Stone
Food Services Manager
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
The Power of Trust - Friday 9th August
How can we trust in God when we sometimes feel far from him?
What can we do when we don't feel God walking beside us in our lives?
Next week at Encounter Youth, we will be discussing the power of trusting in God and coming to him wherever we are.
Encounter Kick-on’s (Sunday’s after the 5pm Mass)
Group games and supper. Come join us.
Zac Parnell
Youth Coordinator
St Agnes' Catholic Parish
49 Hay Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
T 02 6588 7444
E zac.parnell@stagnesparish.org.au
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