SJRC News in Brief: Term 3 Week 7 - 6th September 2024
Acknowledgement of Long Service Awards – A Special Evening
Last night, I had the privilege of attending the Staff Long Service Awards Mass. Father Paul Gooley led a beautiful service, expressing the Parish's gratitude for its long-standing employees across all its entities, including our primary and secondary schools.
Mrs Anne O’Brien, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Mission, People and Culture, passed on her appreciation of Father Paul and Tony Leahy (Parish Chief Executive Officer) and all those who could attend the evening. It was a wonderful opportunity to recognise and honour the dedication and hard work of our colleagues who have served St Joseph's Regional College over the years.
Congratulations to the following individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to St Joseph's Regional College.
Ian Lutton
Acting Principal
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 will now be published monthly. The latest bulletin includes:
- Save the date for Community Celebration
- National Child Protection Week
- Strengthening our support of the vulnerable in the Community
- Encounter Youth
- Aspire
- St Agnes' Parish Library opening hours
The latest edition is available via this link Parish News Bulletin
Assistant Principal- Mission
Year 8 2025 Elective Choices
Families of Year 7 students have received correspondence regarding Year 8 Elective Choices for 2025.
On Wednesday, Year 7 students were emailed a link to register their choices online.
Please note: Students must register their choices by 5:00pm Wednesday, 11th September.
Should you have any questions about the 2025 electives, please do not hesitate to contact me at the College.
Mark Robertson
Acting Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching
Year 8 Camp Information Night - Save the Date
Year 8 Parents are asked to please save the date of Tuesday, 17th September, for the Year 8 Camp Information Night.
The evening will commence at 5.30pm with an opportunity for Year 8 parents to socialise and connect with one another over drinks and nibbles. The presentation and information sharing will commence at 6:00pm. It is requested that at least one parent represent each student at this event.
Students are not required for this event, as this is an opportunity for College Staff to openly share information with parents/care-givers without students present.
RU Ok Day - 12 September 2024
Ask R U OK? Any day because life happens every day.
A lot can happen in a year, a month, a week. Whether it’s your friend, family member, colleague, partner, or teammate, the people you care about go through life’s ups and downs every day.
By having regular, meaningful conversations, you build trust and normalise talking about what’s really going on, so when people find themselves struggling, they know you’re someone they can talk to.
Whilst R U OK?Day on Thursday September 12 is our National Day of Action, we encourage you to Ask R U OK?
Any day of the year because a conversation could change a life.
Further assistance at: https://www.ruok.org.au/
Free webinar for parents and carers
The Council of Catholic School Parents is hosting a FREE webinar with Australia's leading parenting expert. Breaking Point with Dr Justin Coulson unpacks the mental health crisis enveloping our kids.
Wednesday, 11 September 2024 from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Content covered:
- The root causes behind the deteriorating state of mental health, and who (or what) is responsible
- The tools you need to reverse this trend for your children
- Science-backed, relationship-focused strategies to remedy school refusal
- Realistic approaches for managing screen time in a way that protects your child's wellbeing without completely alienating them from their peers
- Creating margin in your home and family life to protect and promote mental wellness
Register now: https://ccsp.schoolzineplus.com/form/61
Jennifer Furney
Assistant Principal- Pastoral Care
Encounter Youth
Where: The Youth Hub
When: Every Friday from 5:30-7:30pm
What do we do: Dinner, games, and a great time
Who can come: You and your mates
Cost: $5 for dinner.
Week 7: Praise the Lord (Friday 6th of September)
We all love receiving words of praise and affirmation…
but why do we praise God?
Does God need our praise?
Why do we sometimes get self-conscious about praising God out loud?
Come along to Encounter Youth this Friday night for a really fun night, we will sing some songs, have some fun, and praise the Lord.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Week 8 - L Plates (Friday 13th of September)
LEARNER ALERT
So, you got your drivers license last week hey?
? Have you ever considered you’ve got your L plates on as a follower of Jesus?
Join us Friday Night - 5:30 pm at the Youth Hub to get your licence.
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
| Term 3 Week 8 Lunch Specials $6.00 | |
| Monday | Vege Ravioli in Tomato Sauce |
| Tuesday | Spinach & Ricotta Quiche |
| Wednesday | Hamburger |
| Thursday | Chicken Pesto Toasted Turkish |
| Friday | Potato Bake (GF) |
The Canteen opens at 8.00 am every school day.
Breeanna Stone
Food Services Manager
