Sunday 1st day of Advent Mass Times: St. Agnes’ Port Macquarie Our Lady of Lourdes Wauchope Saturday Vigil – 6.00pm Saturday Vigil – 6.00pm and Sunday 7.30am Sunday – 7.30am, 9.00am & 5.00pm Long Flat – 9.30am 2nd & 4th Sunday

Kendall – 9.00am Mass (1st Saturday month 10.00am Mass Comboyne)

Telegraph Point – Thursday Night 6.00pm Beechwood – 9.30am 1st & 3rd Sunday

Lake Cathie – Sunday 8.00am Laurieton – Saturday Vigil 5.30pm, Sunday – 7.30am

What’s on Term 4, Week 9

MONDAY, 1st December (Day 1)

- Staff Briefing 8.30am SAPSS Jazz Band in Performing Arts Centre 4.00-5.30pm Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.30pm

TUESDAY, 2nd December (Day 2)

- Girls Vocal Group 8.30am in PAC Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm Drumline in PAC 1.05pm-1.45pm

WEDNESDAY, 3rd December (Day 3)

- Year 7-11 Examinations House Staff Meetings 8.20am-8.45am Dramarama in PAC 3.30pm Senior Percussion Ensemble 1.05pm-1.45pm in PAC Homework Hub in Library till 3.15pm-4.30pm SAPSS Drumline 3.30pm-5.00pm

THURSDAY, 4th December (Day 4)

- Year 7-11 Examinations Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm

FRIDAY, 5th December (Day 5)

- Year 7-11 Examinations Concert Band 7.45am-8.45am in PAC Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.00pm

DATES TO REMEMBER Monday 8

th December Year 10 Awareness Day

Monday 8th December Year 9 Peer Support Training at Newman College

Tuesday 9th December Year 10 Picnic Day

Wednesday 10th December College Band Primary School Performance

Wednesday 10th December – 12

th December Post Exam Student Free Days

Monday 15th December Christmas Mass

Wednesday 17th December Christmas Carols by Candlelight at St Paul’s HS

Wednesday 17th December HSC Results & Year 12 BBQ Breakfast

Thursday 18th December Year 7-10 Major Award Ceremony & Distribution of

Reports Thursday 18

th December Last Day Term 4

28th November 2014 Term 4, Week 8

P.O. Box 231, College Drive PORT MACQUARIE 2444 Ph: 02 5525 4100 Fax: 02 5525 4199

www.sapss.nsw.edu.au

“The Truth will set you free”

22nd March February 2013

What’s on Week 9 Term 1 2013

P.O. Box 231 College Drive

PORT MACQUARIE 2444 Ph: 02 5525 4100

Fax: 02 5525 4199 www.sapss.nsw.edu.au

“The Truth will set you free”

For all the latest news, click the link below to visit St Joseph’s Regional Website http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/

COORDINATING PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

SMALL BEGINNINGS You would be familiar with Paul Kelly’s song “From Little Things, Big Things Grow”, which is used in the advertisement for Industry Superannuation. The scriptures also have a similar message in Zachariah (4.10) where we are told “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin”. All great achievements, all the best schools, all the biggest companies, the Catholic Church and every other worldwide institution had very small beginnings. To develop something great you usually have to start small. This generation of students benefit from our great Parish schools which also had small, humble beginnings. When I started working in Port Macquarie in 1975 the original school had less than 200 students enrolled. Today St Agnes’ Parish Secondary Schools have over 2,400 students enrolled in our four schools. Visitors from other states and systems marvel at what we have created from the great technical workshop of Newman Senior Technical College to the wonderful Higher School Certificate results achieved by students at MacKillop Senior College and St Joseph’s Regional College. We always have to assure these visitors that it has been a 40 year project to create what they see today. The author, Michael Herbert, points out that we can also improve our life by the little things we do. He gives the following examples:

offering a helping hand to a stranger that turns into a lifelong friendship;

sharing things with others helps us to become more generous;

taking a few risks helps us to grow in confidence and be less intimidated by our fears;

writing a ‘to do’ list at the start of every day can help to be more organised, in control and less stressed; and

doing some exercise a couple of times a week can lead to improved fitness, better health and greater sense of wellbeing.

Schools are places which are designed to help young people begin their learning for life with little challenges. As they progress through each Year level we have the pleasure of seeing them grow in confidence and achieve great things. The important thing is to get started and then persevere. Mr Jim O’Brien Coordinating Principal

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE On Wednesday, staff, Parish and community members gathered for the St Thomas Becket Chapel official opening.

I commend to you my speech from the opening ceremony.

On behalf of Fr Donnelly, Parish Priest of St Agnes’ Parish, Fr James Foster, Chaplain of St Joseph’s Regional College, dignitaries and members of the College community I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all present today for the official opening of St Thomas Becket Chapel. Today we also especially welcome the family and friends of members of the College community who have passed away during their time with us. Our Memorial Garden will celebrate the lives of Kerrie Badewitz, James Kilpatrick, Jessica Sawyer, Ian Potts and Robert Clarke. May they always hold a special place in our hearts. Thomas Becket was invested as Archbishop of Canterbury in 1162 and remained so until his death in 1170 by the swords of four Knights of his once closest friend, King Henry II. Once being reluctantly appointed to the positon of Archbishop, Becket the unfailing patriot, pleasure loving courtier and Chancellor of Henry, could not be equally loyal to both God and King. Indeed, we know that Becket’s decision not to play out his role as a pawn to enhance Henry’s ambitions of controlling the Church, ultimately led to Henry “ridding himself of his turbulent priest” and reluctantly ordering Becket’s assassination. Historians tell us that Becket remained steadfast in his conviction, that as the priest of God, and in the name of Jesus and the protection of the Church, he was ready to embrace death. Becket was canonized 3 years later by Pope Alexander III. Our students may well ask what relevance and learnings can they take from such a man who lived almost a millennia ago. We cannot deny Becket’s sense of resolve, loyalty and courage as he faced his death in the name of Christ. Yet, it is not his martyrdom alone that inspires us today to make the world a better place. Becket reminds us that as members of St Joseph’s Regional College, we have a duty to show leadership and be good citizens as well as being attentive to our relationship with God. Certainly Becket carried out his civil and clerical duties with much resolve and great acumen. He always strived for excellence, but was also very human in that he had to overcome bouts of self-doubt and feelings of jealousy due to his common Saxon ancestry. Nonetheless, it was Becket’s radical conversion to walking with Christ which ultimately sculpted him to become the best person he could be; despite the obstacles and pressures he encountered along the way. Finally, in a very real way, Becket reminds us that there are times when the laws of the State can challenge the very fabric of our religious beliefs. Today in Kenya, Syria and South Sudan we see very extreme examples where Christians in the Third World suffer severe oppression or poverty. Here we can make a very real difference by praying for

these people and supporting Caritas and Catholic Mission in their great work. More closely to home, for us living in the First World, these challenges are often more subtle and sometimes less visible expressions of governments’ policies, the power of the media and injustices in the marketplace that undermine the dignity of people. In this way we are challenged to see the face of Christ in people we meet each day, ensuring that we are kind and caring to all. Indeed, Becket encourages us to be attentive to what we see as unjust in our contemporary world and respond lovingly with our grounding in Faith and the Gospel values we proclaim. The Community of St Joseph’s Regional College is indeed very privileged to have St Thomas Becket as our Chapel’s Patron. Words of Thanks There are many people who have made a significant contribution to making our Chapel a reality. To Fr Donnelly, Ms Nora Swain and Mr Jim O’Brien, thank you for your ongoing attentiveness and support of this project. I would also like to thank Matthew Rourke for his project management and the quality of Paul Marshall’s work in constructing our very tasteful and versatile Chapel. Thank you also to John Sprague and Martin Loane who have done so much to beautify the Memorial Garden and Chapel outside area. To Mrs Donna Eames who designed our beautiful invitation card. Thank you to Mrs Bronwyn Shipton, Mrs Laura VonHoldt and Mr Ben Kelly with the support of our Year 11 Hospitality students for providing an afternoon tea. To Mrs Anne O’Brien former Principal of St Joseph’s Regional College for her vision and the excellent foundation she had set at the College which enabled us to complete the Chapel.

I would also like to thank families, the Parish Education and Finance Councils, students, and the Catholic Women’s League for their generous donations. In particular: • The tabernacle is donated : "In loving memory of Alan and Alice McQueen" • The crucifix: "In loving memory of Tom and Eileen O'Brien & Vincent and Rita Vella" • The processional cross: "In loving memory of Everard and Leonie Dempsey" • The large fountain: "Kindly donated by Fr Leo Donnelly and parishioners" • The small fountain: "Kindly donated by Class of Year 12 2014" • The hands: "Kindly donated by Catholic Women’s League Port Macquarie"

Also sincere thanks to Fr Donnelly for the stained glass and support and funding from the Parish Finance Committee. Finally, I would like to extend a special vote of thanks to our College Chaplain, Fr James and Mrs Helen Gilbert. To Helen, for a College project to be successful, a key staff member taking stewardship is an essential ingredient. Thank you for all of your hard and creative work during this time. To Fr James for his ongoing devotion to the building of our Chapel; Fr James, you have been the Chapel’s “Spiritual” project manager. At the beginning of 2013, the notion of a Chapel was all but a figment of our imaginations, and without your sense of vision and attentiveness, we would not be celebrating this very worthy addition to our College community.

Subject and Excursion Fees I would like to thank the many families who make significant sacrifices in prioritising the payment of College Service fees and Parish Tuition fees. This is, without doubt, a strong endorsement of the work we do here at St Joseph’s Regional College in the formation of our students ‘to become the best possible people they can be’.

As we approach the conclusion of Semester 2 at the College, I would request continued attentiveness to keeping accounts up-to-date. In this respect, I would remind families (as per my letter at the beginning of the year) that the College is not able to distribute reports if accounts are not paid and outstanding library books have not been returned. In this respect, I am very conscious of avoiding any embarrassing moments for families, and would ask if you are in a situation where you cannot pay an account, then it is imperative that you contact me to make an alternative arrangement.

With regard to major projects in Timber Technologies & Metal Technologies, these fees must be paid prior to major works being released.

God Bless

Jim Dempsey College Principal

END OF YEAR PROGRAM

Year 7-11 Exams In an effort to keep students engaged in learning for a greater proportion of Term 4, Semester 2, Year 7-11 examinations are being conducted from Wednesday, 3rd December (Week 9) to Tuesday, 9th December (Week 10) for Years 7-10 while Year 11 exams will continue to Friday, 12th December. Having the exams later in the term has proven to be very successful as students were on task for longer and we made best use of the teaching and learning time in Term 4. These dates have been advertised in the parent calendar. A copy of the exam timetable is included in this newsletter.

Post-Exam Student Leave From Wednesday, 10th December to Friday, 12th December three Post-Exam Student Leave non-class days for students have been scheduled, to enable staff to complete marking, collate marks, prepare reports and awards. Students who have not completed all exams will do so on these days. Supervision will be available at the College for any student whose parent is not able to supervise them at home during the non-class days.

Research confirms the importance of feedback from teachers for effective student learning. Students will return to school from Monday, 15th December until Thursday, 18th December to review exam papers, receive reports and attend academic award ceremonies. These days are compulsory for all students.

Dates to Remember:

Year 9 Peer Support Training Day Monday, 8th December

Year 10 Awareness Day Monday, 8th December

Year 10 Picnic Day Tuesday 9th December

College Christmas Mass Monday, 15th December 9.30-10.30am

Year 7-10 Major Award Ceremony Thursday, 18th December Details are as follows: Award Ceremony 9.15am–10.15am 1st place in Subject Awards, Speaking Awards and Dux of each year Award

Excellence and Application Awards

10.30am – 11.30am Oxley 11.45am – 12.45pm Macquarie

1.00pm – 2.00pm Innes 2.15pm – 3.15pm Flinders

Thursday, 18th December is the last day of Term 4 for students and report distribution. Staff will finish on Friday, 19th December; and will be available by appointment on this day for parent/teacher interviews.

Cath Eichmann Assistant Principal

CURRICULUM NEWS

ABSENCE FROM TASK NEW PROCEDURES

These applications are now available from the College office. When the application has been completed at home by students and parents it should be returned to the pigeon hole marked submit Absence from Task application in the office. The application will then be processed and an email confirming approval details will be sent to families.

EXAM TIMETABLES

NOTE: All exams are 1-2 hours (Please refer to individual assessment notices). All exams have 5 minutes reading time, unless otherwise stated. Students need to be at the exam room 10 minutes before the nominated start time On-line and DE courses will be scheduled separately by Mr Lutton. Christmas Mass and normal lessons will take place Mon-Wed Week 11. These lessons are critical for HSC students. Year 11 will finish on Wednesday 17th December.

INDIVIDUAL TIMETABLES WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS IN PC NEXT WEEK

YEAR 11 HSC ASSESSMENT TERM 4 2014 Please highlight your exams and keep this timetable in your diary. Please read carefully the notes at the bottom of the page. Separate timetables will be given for speeches by course teachers.

MORNING

START 8.55 am

AFTERNOON

START 1.20 pm

WEDNESDAY Day 3

Dec 3rd

Standard English - Speeches Advanced English – Speeches

Rooms: SS1, SS2, SS3

Standard English - Speeches Advanced English – Speeches

Rooms: SS1, SS2, SS3

THURSDAY Day 4

Dec 4th

1Unit Studies of Religion (1hr) SOR1 – Room: SS1 SOR2 – Room: SS2 SOR3 – Room: SS3

PDHPE (1.5hr) Room: F5

2 Unit Studies of Religion (1.5hr) Room: F5

Engineering Studies (1.5hr) – Speech Room: T3

FRIDAY Day 5

Dec 5th

Chemistry (1hr) Prac Exam Room: SS5

Business Studies (1.5hr) Room: SS1

Drama (3hrs) Room: PAC/C5

Visual Arts – Speech (1.5hr) Room: SS3

MONDAY Day 6

Dec 8th

General Mathematics (1.5hr) Mathematics (1.5hr) Room: HALL

Ancient History (1.5hr) Room: SS1

TUESDAY Day 7

Dec 9th

Legal Studies (1.5hr) Room: SS1

Music–Performance (1.5hr) Room: C2, C3, PAC

WEDNESDAY Day 8

Dec 10th

HALL

Biology – (1hr) Prac Exam Room: SS7

History Extension (1 hr) Room: SS1

THURSDAY Day 9

Dec 11th

HALL

Senior Science (1hr x 2 groups) Prac Exam Room: SS7 (TC)

Textiles – speeches Room: T3 (BSh)

Physics (1hr) Prac Exam Room: SS6 (DBe)

Drama - theory (1hr) Room: SS1 (CS)

FRIDAY Day 10

Dec 12th

HALL

Hospitality (1hr) Room: SS1 (LV)

Modern History (1.5hr) Room: SS1 (CH)

Earth & Env Science (1hr) - Prac Exam Room: SS6 (CG)

LEARNING ENRICHMENT NEWS

A Wonderful Opportunity for our Students

Last Wednesday a number of staff from the College were fortunate to visit some of our students at Port Macquarie TAFE. They have been participating in either a Food and Beverage course or a Health and Beauty course one day a week for the past semester. The children prepared a lovely lunch for their guests, made coffees, frappes and milkshakes and waited our tables. We all felt very special and privileged to be in the company of such wonderful young people. I would like to thank Wendy McKinlay and the Port Macquarie TAFE for offering this wonderful opportunity to our students. I would also like to congratulate the following students on their efforts over the last 6 months; Jade Graham, Andrew Hyde, Harrison Nyberg, Katelyn Wall and Aaron Wicks (Food and Beverage). Terri Abigal, Georgia Begg, Abbey Burtenshaw, Brigitte Graham, Georgia Jones, Sam O’Shea and Chloe Parnell (Health and Beauty).

Janine Handley Leader of Learning Enrichment

TAS NEWS

PDHPE NEWS

TECHNOLOGY NEWS

ATTENTION CURRENT YEAR 9 - YEAR 10 TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS FOR 2015

All Year 10 students in 2015 will be required to bring their own device (iPad or laptop) next year. The device you choose to bring may depend on your future path of study in Years 11/12 as well as your own preference. To assist students and parents to consider the options, a website has been setup specifically to deal with this. The link is http://go2school.wix.com/year102015 This can also be accessed via the Quicklinks section of the College website

Options, policies, tips for home, how to order a school laptop and more can all be accessed from this site. There is also a contact form if you have any further queries.

This week's tip

Set time limits on use of ipad for playing games or social networking. This should be seen as a reward for completing other domestic chores or homework. This is especially relevant at this time as your child should be focusing on revision and study for their yearly exams. Barry Watson -Leader of Learning Technologies

CREATIVE ARTS NEWS . Sharon Green Leader of Instrumental Music

MATHS VAULT The base of a pyramid has n edges. What is the difference between the number of edges the pyramid has and the number of faces the pyramid has? Answer to Last week’s problem: Ace is 4 years old Mr Bruce Smith Leader of Pastoral Care

MUSIC NOTES

There will be a concert on

Friday, 28th November at 7.00pm

at St Joseph’s Regional College PAC

for parents, families and friends of all the music students. This is to showcase the Instrumental and Vocal Music Program. All the school bands will be playing as well as some individual students

LIBRARY Green Sock The winner of the Green Sock Film Competition was the group who created and submitted “Cops and Socks”. Last week, there was a short film festival conducted in the PAC at lunchtime and all 4 entries were played. The PAC was full of excited students who took away a voting slip to register their preferred entry. Well done to all entrants, and in particular to the winning group. Holiday Reading Even though today marks the end of borrowing from the College library for Years 7-10, there are alternatives freely available. First, we have our own Overdrive e–book Library, which can be found at http://sjrcexchange.lib.overdrive.com. Students can borrow using their Library card number, and also their password which they use to log into the College network each day. We have been adding to our e-book collection consistently all year and we encourage the use of it not just during holiday time but term-time as well. Second, those who are members of the local Port Macquarie Library service can borrow during this time. There is also an additional Overdrive e–book service available from its catalogue, and any member of the community with a Library card can use this to borrow straight to their device. In addition, the Port Macquarie Library is offering a Summer Reading Club program for those keen to read over the break and possibly win a prize. To register, students are encouraged to visit www.summerreadingclub.org.au and to find out more information, go to www.mnclibrary.org.au. Regular Port Macquarie Library patrons are encouraged to attend the Library Christmas Party on Friday 19th December starting at 4.00pm at the Grant Street site. There will be songs, dance, stories and Christmas Craft – all free and lots of fun. Years 7-10 Students in Years 7-10 are encouraged to start collecting their text and Library books together in readiness for a quick return after the exams in Weeks 9 and 10. There will be several opportunities for students to return books, such as Library staff visiting PC rooms with a trolley, and Library staff with a trolley being available in the Lockers area at certain times. However, ultimately it is the responsibility of every student to return their books in good condition. We are looking forward to a seamless end-of-year textbook return period.

LAST DAY FOR BORROWING St Joseph’s Regional College Library

FRIDAY WEEK 8

Please note the following key dates:

28th November – Library borrowing suspended for Years 7-10.

5th December – Year 10 books due back by 3.15pm.

9th December – Years 7-9 books due back by 3.15pm. Sign-out Procedure If a student departs the College, they must collect a sign-out sheet from the College office. One requirement of every student is that they return all textbooks and Library books to the Library, and it is the student’s responsibility to check classroom cupboards, not the teachers, or Library staff. Many thanks to all those who complete this requirement promptly. Like us on FaceBook – St Joseph’s Regional College Library. Follow us on Twitter – @sjrcexchange Karen Bale Teacher Librarian

CAREERS

TAX FILE NUMBERS As of the end of the 2014 academic year, school will no longer be able to offer this service. Applicants will need to collect forms from the Post Office and follow a different procedure.

BOND UNIVERSITY On Monday, Tom Betts from Bond University visited the College to give Scholarship and general course information to interested students.

WORK EXPERIENCE Due to exams commencing in Week 9 work experience is no longer available for the 2014 year.

Wirl Career- We have subscribed to a new career exploration tool, Wirl Career. To access a careers quiz to identify possible occupations of interest matching your personality, interests and skills and also acts as a starting point for investigation in to future career options. Go to www.wirl.com.au and login using the following detail:

Login: stjosephrc Password: giant28

Career Interviews- Students can make appointments to see Mrs Tinsey in the Study Centre or Mrs Bale in the Library.

Dates to Remember: 17th December - NSW HSC results released by Board of Studies 18th December - ATARs released - Consultation 9.00am – 11.00am in Library, refreshment for Yr 12 & parent and ATAR questions.

Personal Career Emails- Parents of Years 10, 11 and 12 will be included in our regular weekly Careers newsletter which are emailed out. Please make sure you register your preferred email address as a point of contact with the College office if you haven’t already done so.

Regional Careers Website- The Careers website at www.SJRCPortcareers.com offers up-to-date information for parents and students in all year groups.

Moodle – Careers - Always updated with important documents for work experience and university information. Parents can access this information via their child’s login.

FREE Careers Advisory Service www.cas.det.nsw.edu.au This is a free service offered by NSW Department of Education & Communities. Available from the 18th – 23rd December.

Mrs Karen Bale & Mrs Leanne Tinsey, Leaders of Careers and University Transition

HOMEWORK HUB

The Library is a great place for students to complete class work and assessment tasks. All Library resources are available for use during this time. On Tuesdays, Mr Toohey, our Leader of Mathematics, is available to assist you with mathematical problems.

The hours are: Monday and Wednesday 3.15pm - 4.30pm Tuesday and Thursday 3.15pm - 5.00pm Friday 3.15pm - 4.00pm

The Homework Hub is for people who are "getting things done". Just a reminder that the homework hub is only for homework or study. The homework hub is not a place for students to socialise, wait for buses or play with iPads. Students not involved in productive school work will be asked to leave the homework hub.

Mr Ian Lutton Leader of Curriculum

SECONDHAND UNIFORM SHOP

St Joseph’s Regional College Second-hand Uniform Shop

Mrs Carol Avery is available to assist you with second-hand uniform purchases on:

Tuesday from 2.45pm – 3.45pm

Please go to the College office where our friendly office ladies will direct you to Carol.

DONATIONS WELCOME

URGENTLY NEEDED SMALL SIZES IN JUNIOR SKIRTS

Just a reminder to any current Year 12 students that may like to donate their uniforms to the Second-hand Uniform Shop, this would be greatly appreciated. Please drop any uniforms into the

front office.

LOST PROPERTY Students who have lost items are required to log the details on the College “Moodle” web page. Mrs Carol Avery coordinates our lost property and will endeavour to get items back to students as soon as possible.

Please ensure all uniform items are clearly labelled with name and PC class, especially hats.

CANTEEN NEWS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- The College canteen is in need of some extra help. If you would like to help on any day during the week between 9.30am-1.30pm (or even just a couple of hours in the middle of the day) please phone Mrs Jo Farthing at the College Canteen on 5525 4100.

Term 4, Week 9 Monday Help Please! Tuesday Help Please! Wednesday Julie Leahy Thursday Help Please! Friday Michelle Cramp

ATTENDANCE REMINDER A reminder to all parents, notes must be in within 7 days of your child's absence or the absence will be reported on your child's report as UNEXPLAINED.

Students who have more than 15 days leave in a year must have supporting documentation from a doctor or make written application to the Assistant Principal. This may also require an interview with the Principal or Assistant Principal. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PARENTS / GUARDIANS EXPLANATION FOR PUPIL’S ABSENCE

PUPIL’S FULL NAME _____________________________________Year__________ PC ________

DATE(S) OF ABSENCE _________________________________________________________

REASON FOR ABSENCE ________________________________________________________

PARENT / GUARDIAN SIGNATURE ________________________________ DATE __________

*Failure to have an absence explained within 7 days of returning to school MUST, BY LAW, be recorded and reported as UNEXPLAINED ABSENCE. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PARENTS / GUARDIANS EXPLANATION FOR PUPIL’S ABSENCE

PUPIL’S FULL NAME _____________________________________Year__________ PC ________

DATE(S) OF ABSENCE _________________________________________________________

REASON FOR ABSENCE ________________________________________________________

PARENT / GUARDIAN SIGNATURE ________________________________ DATE __________

*Failure to have an absence explained within 7 days of returning to school MUST, BY LAW, be recorded and reported as UNEXPLAINED ABSENCE.

A booklet regarding digital citizenship and safe use of

technology and the internet will be emailed to all parents.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Charles Sturt University, Port Macquarie students are looking for suitable accommodation to help them settle into their studies throughout 2015. If you have a spare room, granny flat or even an empty house to rent out then please consider registering your space on the CSU off campus accommodation register, https://csu.studystays.com/. If going online is too troublesome, or if you have any questions, then please contact Clara Koch on 02 6582 9358 orckoch@csu.edu.au with details of the space that you would like to rent out. Port Macquarie Pirates Rugby- Interested in playing Rugby Union in 2015? Then why not join the Mid North Coast’s most successful rugby club. During the 2015 season The Port Macquarie Pirates Rugby Club will be fielding U14, U16 & U18 sides in the MNC competition. For more information contact: Ian wall (Football Manager) on 0432 405 113 or Peter Gerethy (President) on 0421 213 435.

On Wednesday, week 7 a team of 11 students from SJRC travelled to Byron Bay to compete in the diocesan SLS carnival. All students showed great sportsmanship throughout the day. Some notable achievements on the day go to Callum Frewin who placed 2nd in the sprint and 4th in the flags. Congratulation to Dylan Marchingo who placed 1st in the sprint relay, 3rd in the board and 3rd in the flags. Well done Isaac Sanderson and Hugh Stewart who placed 2nd in the board relay.

It was a great day, all team members went in as many events as they could, making up extra relay teams and earning points for our school. Port placed second overall for the day and our students played their part in this exceptional result, well done team! A big thank you to Damien Bennie who did all the organisation and background work to make the day happen, thanks. Miss O'Brien

Diocesan Athletics Age Champions from the 2014 carnival Junior Boys AWD Champion – Jhye Fensling Junior Boys AWD Runner Up – Keegan Schafer Junior Girls AWD Runner Up – Cassie Jackson 13 Yrs Girls Runner Up – Melinda Burke 13 Yrs Boys Runner Up – Ethan Eames 15 yrs Boy Runner Up – Dylan Marchingo 17+ yrs Girls Age Champion – Eleanor Wright

SPORT

SPORT

TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE

LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM THE REGIONAL VISIT

http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/sport/sport

TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM

THE REGIONAL VISIT http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/sport/sport

Yr 7-11 Sports Awards 2014

Outstanding Sporting Involvement To receive this award a student has represented the school in 6 or more sports for boys and 5 or more for girls out of a possible 50 opportunities we offered here at the Regional in 2014. The big three carnivals – swimming, cross country and athletics, students had to make Diocesan level for that sport to be counted. Kaes Besseling Invited to the Diocesan Winter Sport Trials for Rugby Union SJRC 16s Rugby 7’s Team SJRC 17s Rugby League 9’s Team He was nominated to trial for the CCC Rugby Team SJRC Open Rugby Union Team SJRC 16s Rugby Union Team SJRC 16s Rugby League Team SJRC 16s AFL Team SJRC Open Volleyball Team Kyle Blanch Invited to the Diocesan Winter Sport Trials for Rugby Union SJRC 16s Rugby 7’s Team SJRC 17s Rugby League 9s Team SJRC 9/10 All Schools Touch Team SJRC 16s Rugby Union Team SJRC 16s Rugby League Team SJRC Opens Touch Team SJRC 16s AFL Team SJRC Open Cricket team Will Bowden Invited to the Diocesan Winter Sports Trials SJRC 14s Rugby League 9s Team SJRC Cross Country Squad SJRC 14s AFL Team SJRC Athletics Squad SJRC Open Volleyball Team SJRC Open Basketball Team Max Carter SJRC 15s Rugby League 9s Team SJRC Cross Country Squad SJRC Boys Bill Turner Soccer Team SJRC 15s Touch Team SJRC 16s AFL Team SJRC 7-10 Soccer Team SJRC 15 Volleyball Team Jak Dobbyns Invited to the Diocesan Winter Sports Trials SJRC 16s Rugby League 9s Team SJRC 16s Rugby League Team SJRC Open Soccer Team SJRC 7-10 Soccer Team SJRC Athletics Squad SJRC Open Cricket Team

Ethan Eames SJRC Swimming Squad SJRC 13s Rugby League 9’s Team SJRC Cross Country Squad SJRC Bill Turner Cup Soccer Team SJRC 14s AFL Team SJRC 13s Rugby League Team SJRC 7-10 Soccer Team SJRC Athletics Squad Diocesan Athletics Squad SJRC 7/8 All Schools Touch Team Taylee Eames SJRC 9/10 All Schools Touch Team SJRC Open Touch Team Diocesan Touch Team SJRC Netball Team SJRC Surfing Team Kade Fens SJRC 16s Rugby League 9’s Team SJRC 16s Rugby League Team SJRC Open Boys Soccer Team SJRC 7-10 Soccer Team Nominated to attend CCC Cricket Trials SJRC Open Cricket Team Ezra Gibson SJRC 14s Rugby League 9s Team SJRC All Schools Touch Team SJRC 15s Rugby League Team SJRC 14s Rugby League Team SJRC 15s Touch Team Diocesan 15s Touch Team SJRC 7/8 All Schools Touch Team Jordie Gibson SJRC 14s Rugby League 9s Team SJRC 9/10 All Schools Touch Team SJRC 15s Rugby League Team SJRC 14s Rugby League Team SJRC 15s Touch Football Team SJRC 7/8 All Schools Touch Team Sam Gleeson Invited to Diocesan Winter Sports Trials SJRC 17s Rugby League 9s Team SJRC 9/10 All Schools Touch Team SJRC 16s Rugby Union Team SJRC 16s Rugby League Team SJRC Open Volleyball Team Danya Gobius SJRC Open Volleyball Team SJRC Open Basketball Team SJRC Open Touch Team SJRC Open Soccer Team SJRC Athletics Squad

Harrison Grove SJRC 14s Rugby League 9s Team SJRC 14s Rugby League Team SJRC 15s Rugby League Team SJRC 14s Rugby Union Team SJRC 7/8 All Schools Touch Team SJRC Berg Shield Cricket Team Patrick Hamilton Invited to Diocesan Winter Sports Trials Diocesan Open Soccer Team SJRC Bill Turner Soccer Team SJRC 7-10 Soccer Team SJRC Athletics Squad Diocesan Athletics Squad SJRC Tennis Team SJRC Berg Shield Cricket Team Eric Hammer SJRC Swimming Squad Diocesan Swimming Squad Diocesan Diving Squad CCC Diving Squad SJRC Athletics Squad SJRC Surf Lifesaving Squad Adam Hurd SJRC Swimming Squad 14s Rugby League 9s Team SJRC 14s Rugby Union Team SJRC 14s Rugby League Team SJRC 15s Rugby League Team SJRC Athletics Squad SJRC 7/8 All Schools Touch Team Taylor Lo Monaco SJRC Swimming Squad Invited to Diocesan Winter Sports Trial SJRC Open Touch Team SJRC Open Soccer Team SJRC 7-10 Soccer Team SJRC Athletics Squad Diocesan Athletics Squad Dylan Marchingo Invited to Diocesan Winter Sports Trial SJRC Cross Country Squad Nominated to trial at CCC AFL SJRC 16s AFL Team SJRC Athletics Squad SJRC Surf Lifesaving Team Fynn Marshall Invited to Diocesan Winter Sports Trial SJRC 16s Rugby 7s Team SJRC 15s Rugby League 9s Team SJRC Cross Country Squad Nominated to trial at CCC Rugby SJRC 16s Rugby Union Team SJRC 15s Touch Team SJRC Volleyball Team

Dan Middleton SJRC 16s Rugby Union Team SJRC Cross Country Squad SJRC 9/10 All Schools Touch Team SJRC 16s Rugby League Team SJRC Open Touch Team SJRC 16s AFL Team Rhys Nelson SJRC 14s Rugby 7s Team SJRC 13s Rugby League 9s Team SJRC Bill Turner Cup Soccer Team SJRC 14s Rugby Union Team SJRC 13s Rugby League Team SJRC 14s AFL Team SJRC 7/8 All Schools Touch Team Ebony Pollard SJRC Swimming Squad SJRC Cross Country Squad SJRC Yr 7/8 Basketball Team SJRC Athletics Squad SJRC 7/8 All Schools Touch Team Davy Roe SJRC 14s Rugby League 9s Team SJRC 14s Rugby Union Team SJRC 13s Rugby League Team SJRC Basketball Team SJRC 15s Touch Team SJRC 14s AFL Team SJRC Athletics Squad SJRC 7/8 All Schools Touch Team Luke Roe SJRC 16s Rugby Union 7s Team SJRC 15s Rugby League 9s Team SJRC 9/10 All Schools Touch Team SJRC 16s Rugby Union Team SJRC 9/10 Basketball Team SJRC 15s Touch Team Jarrod Stewart SJRC 16s Rugby Union 7s Team SJRC 17s Rugby League 9s Team SJRC 16s Rugby League Team SJRC 9/10 Basketball Team SJRC 16s AFL Team SJRC Athletics Squad SJRC Volleyball Team Tony Thompson SJRC 14s Rugby Union 7s Team SJRC 13s Rugby League 9s Team SJRC Cross Country Squad SJRC 9/10 All Schools Touch Team SJRC 14s Rugby Union Team SJRC 13s Rugby League Team SJRC 15s Touch Team Diocesan 15s Touch Team SJRC Athletics Squad SJRC 7/8 All Schools Touch Team

Blake Wells SJRC 16s Rugby League 9s Team SJRC 16s Rugby Union Team SJRC 16s Rugby League Team SJRC 16s AFL Team SJRC Athletics Squad SJRC Open Boys Cricket Team Dylan Wilkins Invited to the Diocesan Winter Sports Trial SJRC 16s Rugby 7s Team SJRC 17s Rugby League 9s Team Nominated to trial at CCC Rugby SJRC 9/10 All Schools Touch Team SJRC Open Rugby Union Team SJRC 16s Rugby Union Team SJRC 16s Rugby League Team Jamieson Williams Invited to Diocesan Winter Sport Trials SJRC 16s Rugby Union 7s Team SJRC 17s Rugby League 9s Team SJRC Cross Country Squad Nominated to trial at CCC Rugby SJRC Open Rugby Union Team SJRC 16s Rugby Team SJRC 16s Rugby League Team

EXCELLENCE IN SPORT To receive an EXCELLENCE IN SPORT a student must have represented NSWCCC or NSW All Schools in a team OR Received a medal at NSWCCC or higher in an individual or team sport.

Ebony Burke Diocesan Athletics Squad competing at NSWCCC Athletics Bronze Medal 100m hurdles in a time of 17.75s

Melinda Burke Diocesan Athletics Squad competing at NSWCCC Athletics Silver Medal High Jump in a school record height of 1.53m Silver Medal 80m hurdles in a school record time of 14.13s Jhye Fensling Diocesan Athletics Squad Bronze Medal in Junior AWD Discus with a throw of 11.89m Eric Hammer Diocesan Diving Team - Silver Medal 16 Yrs Springboard

NSWCCC Diving Team – 5th 16 Yrs Springboard

Peter Hammer Diocesan Diving Team – Bronze 14 Yrs Springboard NSWCCC Diving Team – 9th 14 Yrs Springboard Georgia Hinds Diocesan Diving Team – 2nd 16 Yrs Springboard NSWCCC Diving Team – 6th 16 Yrs Springboard Patrick Hamilton Diocesan Athletics Team Bronze Medal at NSWCCC Athletics Carnival in 15 Yrs Javelin throwing 34.73m Kirrilly Hughes Diocesan Soccer Team – Gold Medal, Diocesan Championships

Paige Leonhardt Diocesan Swimming Team in the Junior Girls AWD division 1 Gold Medal, 1 silver medal and 3 bronze medals NSWCCC Swimming Team – again in the junior girls AWD division Gold medal in the 50m breastroke Gold medal in the 50m freestyle

Kye Marshall NSWCCC Rugby Union Team that competed in the NSW School Championship.

Isaac Sanderson NSW All Schools Triathlon Bronze Medal – Catholic Schools Junior Boys Division. RYLEY BATT AWARD This award recognises students who have displayed determination, enthusiasm and the will to overcome adversity to achieve their sporting goals. The winner of this year’s award has had an outstanding year of sport – particularly in swimming. They competed at our school swimming carnival picking up the age championship trophy, went on to compete at the Lismore Diocesan Carnival in Lismore they received five first placings and one fifth. At the NSWCCC Swimming carnival they placed no worse than 3rd in the five events entered, picking up a gold in their pet event the 50m breaststroke. They went on to compete at the NSW All Schools Swimming where she received two gold medals in the 50m breastroke and 50m freestyle. The ultimate for this AWD athlete was to compete for the NSW All Schools Team at the School Sport Australia Swimming Carnival held in Melbourne where she placed 3rd in the 4x50m Medley Relay, 2nd in the 4x50m freestyle relay and 1st in the 50m breastroke. Congratulations to Paige Leonhardt. SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR Sports person of the year is worked out on a points scale. Each level of representation or achievement is worth more points in the tally – points are only awarded for school pathway sports. The student with the highest tally in each division is declared sports person of the year. JUNIOR SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR FOR YEAR 7 & 8 STUDENTS This person represented the college in 9 different teams - swimming, rugby league 9s & full side, cross country, soccer, AFL, athletics and touch football. They were the age champion in the school athletics carnival and runner up in cross country. This person also represented the Diocese in athletics at Homebush in Sydney. What an amazing year. On 75 points - Congratulations to year 7 student - Ethan Eames. INTERMEDIATE SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR FOR YEAR 9 & 10 STUDENTS This person had an outstanding year. They began well, picking up the age champion trophy at our annual swimming carnival. They went on to represent the school at Diocesan level in swimming as well as athletics and surf lifesaving. This person really excelled though in falling gracefully – into water that is. They qualified for the Diocesan Diving Squad where they placed 2nd at the NSWCCC Diving Carnival. The silver medal here, qualified them to represent the NSWCCC at the NSW All Schools Carnival where they placed 5th On 90 points – congratulations to Eric Hammer

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