Term 4 Week 2 - 21st October 2022
- Principal's Message
- Acting Assistant Principal - Mission
- Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching
- Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care
- Immunisation Clinic - Year 7, 8 & 10
- Gospel Retreat
- Indigenous Education
- Careers
- Library News
- Canteen News
- Parish News
- St Agnes' Uniform Store
- SJRC Social Media
- John Henry Institute (JHI)
- Community News
Staff Appointments
I am pleased to announce that the appointment of our new Assistant Principals, who will be commencing in 2023, has been finalised.
Congratulations to Mr Matthew Bushe (Assistant Principal - Mission) and Mr Ian Lutton (Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching).
Mr Lutton replaces Mr Tim McCosker, who will be retiring at the conclusion of 2022. Ian has held many leadership roles in curriculum and pastoral care, in both schools and in the Catholic Schools Office. Most recently, Ian has worked as the Leader of Curriculum at the College since 2013.
Mr Bushe replaces Mr Michael Walsh who has acted in the position to replace me for the past 18 months. Matthew has held many leadership positions, including Religious Education Coordinator, Leader of School Evangelisation, and Leader of Literacy across our College and other Parish Schools.
Congratulations to our newly appointed leaders.
I would also like to take the opportunity to sincerely thank Mr Michael Walsh for his ongoing commitment to the leadership of the College. Michael will return to his leadership position in Pastoral Care and Wellbeing in 2023.
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HSC Examinations
Last Tuesday, Year 12 commenced their HSC examinations which continue until Friday, 4th November. I ask that you please keep them in your prayers as they continue to prepare and sit each exam.
The staff of SJRC wish you, Year 12, all the very best.
HSC Nominations
HSC students that enrol in practical courses have the opportunity for their major work to be selected for exhibitions in their area of study. This year we are thrilled to announce that we have nine Year 12 students nominated for inclusion in the various exhibitions.
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Hannah Jennings Nomination for three of her HSC Dance practical works:
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Shape (Design and Technology) Will McCoubrie  |
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InTech (Industrial Technology-Timber) Luke Banks
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Regional Youth Leaders 'Round Table' Forum
Our new College Captains, Sarah Garrett and Findlay Marshall were invited to attend a meeting with Hon. David Littleproud MP, Senator Perin Davey and Pat Conaghan MP, Federal Member for Cowper at the Regional Youth Leaders 'Round Table' Forum at Charles Sturt University as part of a 'Regional Listening Tour'.
The 'Round Table’ is aimed at creating a dialogue between our community and our Federal Government Representatives.
The focus of this particular forum will be to help our leaders answer the question ‘What is important to young people in the regions and how do we make it a reality?’
Student leaders will have a chance to network with other youth leaders and discuss the challenges we face as a community, region and nation.
I congratulate Sarah and Findlay for being ambassadors for our College.
2023 Traineeships
Congratulations to the following students who are the successful applicants for the 2023 Traineeship positions.
 Amahli Kennedy |
 Makayla Steele |
 Sophia Roods |
We look forward to welcoming all these students to our staff community in 2023.
Tanya Daley
Principal
Lismore Diocese Faith Formation Conference
The conference affirmed a great deal of what we are striving to achieve here at the College but also gave us time to reflect on the future focus of Catholic Education in our Diocese.
I would like to share a few extracts from ‘The Educational Ministry in the Lismore Diocese is one of Co-Responsibility in the Service of Mission.’
That ‘the student is at the centre of the school enterprise. At its heart, the Catholic school community focuses primarily on the development of the whole person, on each student’s unique physical, intellectual, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs, based on the Christian vision of its cultural heritage’
It continues on to explain the partnership between school and parents.
Firstly, that parents are ‘the first and natural educators of their children’ and that ‘Catholic education is a partnership of home, parish and school. And while there may exist in society a tendency to delegate the role of education solely to schools. Church teaching has emphasised that collaboration with the family is ’indispensable.’
These were just two of many important discussion points that were covered during the conference. The conference affirmed much of our work in the College, but we were also challenged to become better teachers and role models of the Catholic Faith in a contemporary Catholic school.
St Agnes' Parish News Bulletin
Each week the Parish produces a news bulletin. In this week’s bulletin:
- Persistence in prayer
- Registrations for the Parish Retreat - 30th October
- Season of Renewal
- Journey into the Catholic Faith
- Chaplain position
- World Mission Day - 23rd October
- Columban Art Calendar 2023 now available from St Agnes' Giftshop
- St Vincent De Paul Volunteers needed
- Church Volunteers needed
- 2023 Annual Liturgical Publications
Click to read this week's Parish News
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Parish, Wauchope
Mr Michael Walsh
Acting Assistant Principal - Mission
Elevate Education - Free Parent Webinar
We’re excited to announce that parents of our College have exclusive access to Elevate Education’s Parent Webinar Series this year. Elevate works with our students, delivering high-impact workshops on study skills, motivation, wellbeing and exam preparation. By tuning in to their webinar series, you will learn how to better support your children at home by reinforcing the skills they learn at school.
I encourage you to join this exclusive webinar series where you will be shown – as parents – how to best support your child through school.
How to Help Your Child Manage Their Time
Register your attendance at -https://get.elevatecoaching.info/au/schoolwebinar
The webinar is run live online from 6:30pm-7:30pm where the presenter will share Elevate’s key research and skills, and will conduct a live Q&A so you can ask them questions directly.
If you are unable to make the webinar, don't worry! If you sign up to attend, you'll receive the webinar recording on Thursday morning:
Mr Tim McCosker
Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching
Uniform Reminder
At SJRC, our culture of learning is underpinned by high expectations of all students across all facets of College life. These expectations extend to adherence with the Code of Presentation for Students.
All students are particularly reminded of the policy’s requirements regarding haircuts, nails and eyelash extensions.
In 2023, the following items will be phased out of the student uniform options:
1. White SAPPS socks; and
2. Old style black sports shorts with the white SAPSS lettering (excepting Year 12 whose old style shorts are deemed to still fit the student).
We thank all parents and families for your partnership in supporting continued high standards of presentation for students.
Gel Blasters in NSW
The College has received communication from the NSW Police Force alerting us to the emerging issue of Gel Blasters (Gel Gun). It is a criminal offence to possess a Gel Gun in NSW unless you have a firearms licence. If a student is found to have a Gel Gun at school, it will be confiscated, parents and the police will be called and the student will face disciplinary action.
I encourage you to read the letter in full - Gel Blasters in NSW and thank you for your support in regard to this matter.
Headspace
Please find the following Headspace NSW Parent/Carer team Term 4 webinars.
Jennifer Furney
Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care
Immunisation Clinic - Year 7, 8 & 10
Immunisations available on that day:
- Year 7 HPV dose 2
- Year 7 HPV dose 1 & Boostrix - catch-up
- Year 8 HPV dose 2 plus catch up
- Year 10 & 11 Nimenrix (meningococcal ACWY) plus catch-up.
Returning to the Simplicity of the Gospel Retreat
In our lives, we can feel exhausted and anxious caused often by the worry of not living up to all the expectations and all that we have to do. We want to offer you and your family the much-needed opportunity to stop, invest some time in yourself, and listen to the voice of God.
We would like to invite you to a day of serenity and contemplation in the beautiful surroundings of The Francis Retreat, Bonny Hills. Your day will include reading and meditating on scripture, taking time, and relaxing over lunch. Followed by contemplation using art and ending with your choice of walking or breathing meditation, or the labyrinth.
All these experiences are guided, or you can choose self-directed. Either way, you will spend a wonderful time exploring these spiritual disciplines.
A children's and youth program will also be run by the wonderful St Agnes' Parish Youth United, providing a wonderful day out for the whole family!
This retreat is for both adults and children and will be run side by side.
Where: The Francis Retreat, Bonny Hills
When: Sunday 30th October, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: Free. Bring Your Own Lunch. Morning tea is provided.
RSVP: 21st October
Children: St Agnes' Parish Youth United will provide a children’s program at no cost
Register by calling Leanne: 0421 927 435 or online https://www.trybooking.com/CCQFP
Guided Retreat is facilitated by Leanne & Shane Hyland - Passionist Family Group Movement
Shane Hyland
Religious Education Teacher
Nyiirun Djiyagan Wakulda Women’s Festival
On Friday, 14th October 2022 Ms Wallis and Mrs Taylor took our Mitjigan (girls) Group to this year's Nyiirun Djiyagan Wakulda Women’s Festival, hosted by Djiyagan Dhanbaan (Strong sister movement support group) held at Birpai Local Aboriginal Lands Council.
This free event allows Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women to come together and celebrate culture and connect with each other. The girls could learn and participate in cultural activities such as weaving, art, face painting, and language workshops. Local TAFE students were offering hairdressing and nail workshops. Local community service providers held information stalls in a culturally safe environment to answer any questions.
Aunty Rhonda Radley opened the day with the Acknowledgement of Country in language/song performing with our very talented local dance groups.
This was a great opportunity for our students to connect with our local community.
UNSW Sydney
During the recent school holidays, six Year 11 students attended a residential university experience at UNSW Sydney. The trip was fully funded by the Country Education Foundation - Hastings Education Fund and UNSW, including flights, accommodation and all meals.
Congratulations to Emma Freeman, Josie Yardley, Harrison Brown, Isabel Krige, Anabelle Paynting and Sienna Heaton who were outstanding ambassadors for our College.
All students were very grateful for the opportunity and came away from the experience with increased knowledge about university life, courses on offer, living on campus and a sense of confidence about the possibility of moving to Sydney and succeeding in a large university campus.
We cannot thank Country Education Foundation - Hastings Education Fund and UNSW enough for the opportunity.
Hastings District Flying Club Scholarships
Leader of Future Pathways
Ms Mooney
Teacher/Librarian
Volunteers Wanted
We cannot run the canteen without you; as the saying goes:
"Many Hands Make Light Work".
If you are able to spare an hour or so of your time, we would
love for you to join us.
Please contact Donna Hamlin through the College Office on 5525 4100.
Price Increase - Week 4
| Term 4 Week 3 Lunch Specials | |
| Monday | Thai Green Chicken Curry |
| Tuesday | Meatball Subs |
| Wednesday | Mexican Chicken Quesadilla |
| Thursday | Pasta Salad & Tuscan Chicken Wings |
| Friday | Bacon & Cheese Burger |
| Term 4 Week 4 Lunch Specials | |
| Monday | Tandoori Chicken & Rice |
| Tuesday | Spaghetti Bolognaise |
| Wednesday | Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap |
| Thursday | Pizza- Meatlovers or Cheese |
| Friday | Chicken Pasta Carbonara |
The Canteen opens at 8.00 am every school day.
Ms Donna Hamlin
Food Services Manager
Wellbeing Forum
The experience of serving our local community for over 40 years in Aged Care has taught us that the landscape for seniors is continuously changing, and we understand that can feel overwhelming.
There will be guest speakers and expo-style tables providing a vast range of information.
This event is open to current St Agnes & Lourdes Village Residents, prospective Residents, friends, families and the general community interested in learning more about senior well-being and St Agnes Care & Lifestyle Services.
There will be two identical sessions held for your convenience:
- Wednesday, 9 November 2022, at Lourdes Village, John Worner Centre from 9.00 am till 12.00 Midday
- Thursday, 10 November 2022, at St Agnes Village, Tennison Wood Centre from 9.00 am till 12.00 Midday
For catering purposes, registration for the event is essential by Tuesday, 1 November 2022.
For more information, call Donnelly House on (02) 5525 3600.
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Uniform 2022
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The John Henry Institute (JHI) is thrilled to announce that the new and improved website has just gone live!
You can visit the new website at www.johnhenryinstitute.edu.au
The new website is designed to be faster than ever, easier to navigate, and more user-friendly. We welcome new visitors with featured content focused on Adult Education and Training. Current and prospective students will find detailed information about all courses and services.
Some of the great new features of the newly designed website include:
- Current course information and requirements
- An easy-to-navigate layout to enhance your online experience.
- The opportunity to meet our Team and Trainers.
- Valuable insights from students past and present.
If you have any queries regarding the new website, don't hesitate to contact the JHI office on 6583 2321.
