SJRC News in Brief: Term 4 Week 7 - 29th November 2024
Sunday Mass - 1st December
We warmly invite you to join us in attending the 5:00pm Mass at St Agnes’ Catholic Church this coming Sunday, 1st December. Our College is honoured to be hosting many of the ministries within the Mass, with a number of dedicated students and staff already committed to participating.
Display Night - Illuminate 2024: A showcase of talent.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Illuminate 2024 on Thursday, 5th December, which will be held here at the College.
The College will be buzzing with energy and creativity as we showcase the amazing talents of our students in TAS and Creative Arts. Last year’s event was an absolute hit, with students, families, and friends coming together to celebrate our talented community. And this year, it’s going to be even bigger and better! The evening will be packed with food, fun, and incredible displays and performances.
You’ll have the chance to admire the outstanding work created by students in Timber, Textiles, Visual Arts, Metal, Marine Studies, iSTEM, Music, Dance, Drama, Design & Technology, Food & Hospitality and Languages. This night is all about celebrating the creativity, hard work, and skills of our students in these hands-on subjects.
The evening will feature two captivating FREE concerts:
- Concert 1: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
- Concert 2: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Students have been informed of which concert they will be performing in.
Reserve Your Seat: To ensure all our performing families have a seat, we ask that you reserve your seat asap.
All families and friends are invited to reserve seats at either or both Concerts 1 & 2.
Reserve Your Seat
Join us for this celebration of talent and achievement as we shine a light on the amazing efforts of our students!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Save the Date
Families of those students receiving an award will be notified via the Compass App in week 9.
Handa Host Families - Expression of Interests Now Open
We are seeking kind and welcoming families to host visiting Japanese students for 3 nights as part of our sister-city cultural exchange.
This is a wonderful opportunity to:
- Share your Australian way of life.
- Learn about Japanese culture firsthand.
- Build lifelong international friendships.
- Make a friend for the return trip to Handa in 2025
If you can host a pair of Japanese students in your welcoming home, fill out the form below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCMIh__wOz0d_tnWPiNC41gF5pGY3ND5DvLs54b7nUd7iIQw/viewform
Calling all budding photographers!
As part of the Jubilee Year, the Vatican is promoting an international photography contest, titled: ‘Sport in Motion’. It is for young photographers, professional or amateur, under the age of 25.
There are five categories: sport and hope, sport and family, sport and disability, sport and politics, and sport and ecology.
The winners will be awarded a meeting with the Holy Father, a visit to the Vatican Museums, a workshop in the Osservatore Romano newspaper and their photo will be published internationally.
Do you know a young person - student or teacher - who may be interested in entering this competition?
The deadline to enter is 30 April 2025.
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 edition is available via this link Parish News Bulletin
The Uniform Store will be closing for Christmas and re-opening in January.
Trading hours through January are slightly longer each day (opening at 10:00am)
Requisites for Year 7 2025 and Years 8 to 10 2025
Mr Ian Lutton
Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching
| Term 4 Week 8 Lunch Specials $6.00 | |
| Monday | Pasta Salad with Bacon |
| Tuesday | Roast Vege toasted Turkish sandwich |
| Wednesday | Beef Burrito Bowl |
| Thursday | Gourmet Sausage Dog |
| Friday | Chicken Schnitzel Salad |
The Canteen opens at 8.00 am every school day.
Breeanna Stone
Food Services Manager
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 8 – No Youth Group (Dec 6)
Next week there will be NO YOUTH GROUP (December 6th). This is because many of our leaders will be away at their youth ministry debrief in Coffs Harbour. However, the following week is our Christmas Party – our final youth group for the term.
Ignite Summer Camp: 8-12 January
Ignite Summer Camp is four massive days of fun, friends and getting closer to Jesus! The camp is from the 9-12th of January up in the mountains of Mapleton, which is why we leave early on the 8th and arrive home late on the 12th. The total cost of the camp is $580 and includes registration, transportation, and accommodation (this may become cheaper depending on numbers).
We’re currently taking $100 off our $580 all-inclusive Ignite Summer Camp Ticket (8-12 Jan).
Only 1 subsidised ticket left. Get in quick to secure your place.
For details on how to make a deposit or if anyone is experiencing financial difficulties and cannot make the deposit this week, please reach out to our Youth Coordinator, Zac Parnell (M 0487 971 744).
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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