Sunday Christ the King (Yr C) Ss Andrew Dung Lac & Companions

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 8

MONDAY, 25th November (Day 6)

- SAPSS Jazz Band in Performing Arts Centre 4.30pm-6.00pm Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.30pm

TUESDAY, 26th November (Day 7)

- Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm Drumline in PAC 1.05pm-1.45pm

WEDNESDAY, 27th November (Day 8)

- Junior Sports Assembly in Hall at 9.00am Senior Percussion Ensemble 1.05pm-1.45pm in Performing Arts Centre SAPSS Drumline 3.30pm-5.00pm Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.30pm

THURSDAY, 28th November (Day 9)

- Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm Year 10 Commerce Whale/Dolphin Watching excursion P5&6

FRIDAY, 29th November (Day 10)

- Concert Band 7.45am-8.45am in Performing Arts Centre Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.00pm

DATES TO REMEMBER

Monday 9th December Year 10 Lifestyle Awareness Day

Wednesday 4th December – Tuesday 10th December Year 7-11 Examinations

Wednesday 11th December – Friday 13th December Post-Exam Student Leave

Wednesday 18th December Christmas Carols Night

Thursday 19th December Award Ceremony & Report distribution

22th November 2013 Term 4, Week 7 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”

COORDINATING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT OVERCOMING OBSTACLES I listened to a podcast recently by Jonathan Doyle which explained how overcoming obstacles is crucial to building a successful life. He argues that we should not view obstacles as a source of despair but rather an invitation to grow. Overcoming obstacles successfully involves using a technique he calls ‘reframing’. Reframing is a psychological term which involves changing our thinking and behaviour from a negative to a positive. He suggests we view obstacles as friends rather than a source of despair. That is a “cognitive refrain”. The reality is that obstacles in our life are unavoidable. Our success and growth as a person largely depends on how well we overcome these challenges be they health, relationship, career, school or anything else. When we reframe our thinking about any obstacle and see it as an opportunity to grow we are likely to thrive. Success and happiness does not depend on avoiding obstacles but rather on using them as a friend and a teacher. It may not be easy but it is well worth the effort. Mr Jim O’Brien Coordinating Principal

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Graduation Ceremony

On Monday evening St Joseph’s Regional College welcomed Year 12 graduands, parents, friends and staff to our 3rd annual Graduation Evening in this most important Centenary Year of St Agnes’ Parish.

Senior Coordinator Ms Flanagan, Mrs Eichmann, Mr O’Brien and I welcomed our official guests who included: Fr. Donnelly (Parish Priest), Fr. James Forster (College Chaplain), Mr John McQueen (Parish Director of Education), Mrs Anne O’Brien (Leader of School Evangelisation & Catechetical Services Consultant and Foundational Principal of St Joseph’s Regional College), and Mr John Hassett (Former Year Coordinator of this fine group of students).

This was a great milestone in the lives of our senior students and the College community as this was the last cohort of students to commence their education at the Warlters St. site. They have responsibly carried across and embedded many of the traditions of our history. They are to be congratulated for the great job they have done in this regard.

This is also a great occasion for the parents. No doubt their feelings would have been somewhat mixed given the HSC examinations coming to an end, and for many families their journey with the College. Special recognition also goes to parents who assisted on the Graduation Committee. The Panthers Auditorium looked stunning.

Finally, having sixty of St Joseph’s Regional College staff attend on the evening says something about the regard the class of 2013 have within our community. We are fortunate to have such a supportive staff to attend such evenings.

Thank you to all staff and parents who went to a lot of effort to make the evening such a success. My special thanks goes to Ms Flanagan (pictured) who has done a fantastic job leading this group of young people.

Display Night On Wednesday evening the College community joined to celebrate learning of our Years 7 to 10 students in Creative Arts and Technology and Applied Studies. I was very impressed by the calibre of students’ work in all learning areas. I would particularly like to thank Mr Phil Pares (TAS) and Mrs Claudette Stace (Creative Arts) for their wonderful effort in preparing the evening with their respective teaching teams. Thank you also to Mrs Denise Bignell (Choir) and Mrs Sharon Green (Band) for their special additional contributions. In addition, I would like to thank all staff for their tremendous support. This says something about the spirit and generosity of St Joseph’s Regional staff. On the evening Mrs Eichmann and I also welcomed Year 6 students from Wauchope Public Primary School who were unable to attend our initial orientation day. These families were made very welcome and were very impressed by the evening. Thank you also to our families who give so much support to our educational endeavour at St Joseph’s Regional College.

COLLEGE PRINCIPAL AWARDS

Congratulations to the following students who received Coordinating Principals awards this week. Each of these students benefited from eating a healthy morning tea and sharing ideas with Mr O’Brien.

Pictured with coordinating Principal Mr Jim O’Brien is:

Jarrod Stewart, Kaes Besseling, Blake Turpie, Tobias Dowton, Kirra McIntyre, Kaitlyn Meldrum and Tahli Keller

YEAR 7 2013 ORIENTATION DAY Last Friday, 225 Year 7 2014 students were welcomed to the College for their Orientation Day. I’d like to thank the SRC members and the Year 9 students who participated in the day; showing exceptional leadership qualities to our new students. Congratulations to Mr Dave Lewis on your professional organisation of the Year 7 2014 Orientation Day.

God Bless

Jim Dempsey Principal

The St Agnes' P & F

would like to invite all Parents past & present and Friends of St Agnes’ Parish to a

Farewell function for

Pat McLoughlin Principal of St Agnes' Primary School

Retiring in 2013

At: Blue Water Bar and Grill

On: Tuesday, 3 December 2013

From 7:00pm. Nibbles will be provided.

Please RSVP to St Agnes' School office by either email: sapport@lism.catholic.edu.au or phone 6583 7433 by MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 for catering purposes.

(Adults only function)

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, 4th December (Week 9) to Tuesday, 10th December (Week 10) for Years 7-10 while Year 11 exams will continue to Friday, 13th 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 on the last page of this newsletter. Post-Exam Student Leave From Wednesday, 11th December to Friday, 13th 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. 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, 16th December until Thursday, 19th December to review exam papers, receive reports and attend academic award ceremonies. These days are compulsory for all students. Dates to Remember: Junior Sports Award Assembly Wednesday, 27th November 9.00- 9.53am

College Christmas Mass Monday, 16th December 9.30-10.30am

Year 7-10 Major Award Ceremony Thursday, 19th December Details are as follows:

9.15am – 10.15am Award Ceremony 1st place in Subject Awards, Speaking Awards and Dux of each year Award.

11.00am - 12.15pm Macquarie & Oxley Excellence and Application Awards

12.45pm - 2.00pm Flinders and Innes Excellence and Application Awards

Thursday, 19th December is the last day of Term 4 for students and report distribution. Staff will finish on Friday, 20th December; staff will be available by appointment on this day for parent/teacher interviews.

Cath Eichmann Assistant Principal

Energize Youth Group

Energize Youth Group is on this Friday November 15th from

4.00 – 7.00pm at the Youth Hub.

Cost is $3 per which includes dinner. Come along and bring a

friend!

FROM THE LEADER OF CATECHESIS AND SCHOOL EVANGELISATION CARITAS AUSTRALIA TYPHOON HAIYAN APPEAL Our students have generously responded to the Philippines humanitarian disaster. Caritas Australia has launched the Typhoon Haiyan Appeal so that Caritas and its partners can continue to provide the emergency relief to these people so desperately in need. Emergency assistance is urgently needed across the region to help with the significant needs for shelter, food and water and then with rebuilding communities and livelihoods. Mrs Eichmann and Mrs Prior’s RE classes have initiated a fund raising idea to assist with this appeal. They are selling paper water bottles which are displayed in the canteen area. This is a great initiative and a true display of solidarity. FESTA CHRISTI “ Go and make disciples of all nations” Last week, the following students represented our school community at Festa Christi, a diocesan gathering to explore and celebrate their faith: Sheree Manns, Kiara Sutherland, Millie Sarks, Riley Eichmann, Katherine Martin, Mary Shelley, Gus McPhail, Jarrod Stewart Lachlan Hughes, Connor Tambly and Kaes Bessling . Mr Blackman, Jasmine Ryan and Erin Badewitz as a group leader accompanied the students to Coffs Harbour. The students were involved in a variety of activities and had the opportunity to meet students from the other secondary schools in our diocese. Students were involved in planning and preparing a closing liturgy. The theme of the gathering was, “Go and make disciples of all nations.” and the students were challenged to find ways they can be disciples in the community. The students were wonderful ambassadors for our school community. Christmas Hampers The Pastoral Care classes are busy preparing the Christmas Hampers for St Agnes’ Parish. Thank you for everyone’s generosity particularly at this time of the year. The parish is looking after 200 families in our Port Macquarie community so there are many families in need. Nora Swain Leader of Catechesis and School Evangelisation

Super Typhoon Haiyan

Super Typhoon Haiyan has caused widespread devastation in the Philippines and caused significant damage in Vietnam and China. Over 12 million people are now in need of emergency aid relief, with the areas hardest hit having no water, no food and no electricity.

Thanks to the excellent response from students, the SRC is proud to donate $1000 to Caritas International to help support the aide response. A great deal of this money was raised at a student-run sausage sizzle, which was inspired by students wanting to do something to help. Half of the money raised from the sausage sizzle will be used locally, donated to help support Callum Cordell and his family as they deal with his illnesses – another cause brought to the attention of the SRC by students who simply wanted to help.

A very big thank you to Mrs Carol Avery for her consistent hard work behind the scenes (without which very little would happen) and to those students who pitched in and helped sell sausages and drinks (names below). Finally we say a huge thank you to the students of St Joseph’s Regional College: for your willingness to make these fundraising events happen and your great generosity.

Thank you to team sausage: Tahnee Borg, Joseph Phillips, Michelle Border, Malachi Gooding, Sam Turner, Hannah Vogel, Claire Rocuet, Lainey Harrison, Seanna Barr, Will Farlow, Karla Martin.

Mr Daniel O’Mullane SRC Coordinator

LOST & FOUND

LOST & FOUND- YEAR 12 GRADUATION

A pearl bracelet with a gold encrusted clasp was found on the dance floor at the Year 12 Graduation on Monday Night. Please contact Joanne at the

College office if you are or know of the owner of this bracelet.

Philosophers

Last Thursday and Friday, saw the culmination of a lot of hard work from a talented group of Year 9 Philosophers.

I had the pleasure to be able to accompany two teams to the annual Northern NSW Philosothon in Coffs Harbour. This is a philosophy competition where students are provided with areas of inquiry and then have the opportunity to discuss their thoughts and ideas about these areas. Some of the topics the students had to discuss included "Is it our duty to give charity?" "Should you always listen to the opinions of others?" and "The Human Species in 2013".

The students represented the school in an exemplary manner demonstrating enthusiasm, respect and thought provoking ideas.

A special mention goes to Josie Walker who was awarded the Junior Philosophers Philosopher Award.

The students who took part in the Philosothon were Josie Walker, Sianna Madigan, Joelle Doust, Alyssa-Clare Ellis, Emily Sheridan, Nick Williams, Matthew Le and Olivia Groth.

Mrs Nicole Prior

MATHS VAULT PROBLEMS When the 4 × 4 grid shown is filled in completely with numbers, the numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 appear exactly once in each row and each column. What is the value of a + b + d + e in the completed grid? Last Week’s Answers: (a) 30 (b) 30 (c) 30

CREATIVE ARTS NEWS

Congratulations to all our amazing, talented, outstanding, creative and all round excellent Creative Arts students who performed, exhibited and dazzled parents and friends at our annual Display Night on Wednesday evening.

Thank you parents as we could not have this event without your support. I hope that you are all feeling as proud of your children as we are. It is always a pleasure and an honour to work with students who have such passion and dedication for what they do.

Mrs Claudette Stace Leader of Creative Arts

LIBRARY NEWS “ACTION” competition Our term 4 Photography Competition is “Action”. We launched this competition last week, and it closes on Friday 22nd November, and as in the past, we know we are going to get some great entries. We have purchased some new books as a source for photography because we do have so many keen photographers in our midst, and they are currently on display in the Library if anyone is looking for inspiration. Refer to the poster at https://smore.com/bq0x.

Some of the entries in the competition is shown here. I think you’ll have to agree we do have some really talented students at our College. TEXTBOOK RETURN – END OF YEAR Friday 6th December – all Year 10 books to be returned Tuesday 10th December– all Year 7-9 books to be returned As overdue lists are sent by email to student College email accounts, please encourage your child to check this regularly. Prior to these two dates, text messages will be sent home to remind you to ask your child to check his/her emails. Any lost or damaged item must be paid for. Like us on FaceBook – St Joseph’s Regional College Library. Follow us on Twitter – @sjrcexchange Karen Bale Teacher Librarian

CAREERS

Year 12 end-of-Year Career Assistance – ATAR Results Day – Thursday 19th December from 9.00am to 11.00am. Mrs Tinsey and Mrs Bale will be available in the Library to help students make decisions post-results. Work Experience- Please be advised that Work Experience opportunities for 2013 are now suspendd due to preparation for final yearly exams. Careers Weekly Email Newsletter -All Year 11 and 12 students, parents and relevant Year 10 will receive each week a newsletter detailing all careers information that we receive. We hope some of the websites and information will be relevant to you and your son or daughter. Please contact us if you require further information or delete if nothing is relevant.

If you are not receiving these emails please check with the college office that your contact details are up-to-date. All careers information is broadcast through this method, so please keep details updated. 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 your child’s login.

YEAR 8, 9 And 10 – TAX FILE NUMBERS- Tax file number forms are processed by Mrs Tinsey every Friday. New forms are now available from the office.

Karen Bale & 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 Wednesdays, Mrs Rosenbaum, 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".

Mrs Narelle Mathews Homework Hub Supervisor

SCHOOL YEARBOOK Once again this year we are compiling a Yearbook for St Agnes’ Parish Secondary Schools. This family of schools incorporates St Paul’s High School, St Joseph’s Regional College, MacKillop Senior College and Newman Senior Technical College. This year the yearbook will be in full colour. We are inviting the parents of our students who wish to advertise in this Yearbook or to sponsor a page, to complete the form below and return it with a cheque made payable to MACKILLOP SENIOR COLLEGE to the College office of your choice, by Friday 15th November. Please include business card or relevant artwork or email information to mkscport@lism.catholic.edu.au .

I/We are interested in advertising and/or sponsoring a page in the School Yearbook for 2013. CONTACT NAME: ____________________________________________________________________

BUSINESS NAME: ____________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________

PHONE:___________________________________________

EMAIL: _____________________________________________________________________________ The options and prices for this year are as follows:

1. STANDARD BUSINESS CARD (incl GST) $50

2. ENLARGED ADVERTISEMENT (19cm x 5.5cm)(incl GST) $85

3. HALF-A-PAGE ADVERTISEMENT (incl GST) $250

4. FULL PAGE ADVERTISEMENT (incl GST) $500

5. FULL PAGE COLOUR ADVERTISEMENT (on inside cover) (incl GST) $600

Donations of any amount are also gratefully accepted.

Please return this page with payment to:

MacKillop Senior College, PO Box 5724, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 Or

Please debit my credit card for $__________ and I will email the artwork to MacKillop Senior College mkscport@lism.catholic.edu.au

Card Number: ____________________________________ Expiry Date: _________

Signed: ____________________________

CANTEEN ROSTER

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 Emma Daley at the College Canteen on 5525 4100.

Term 4, Week 8

Monday Marion Pallot Tuesday Helen Anderson Wednesday HELP PLEASE Thursday Stephanie McKinnon Friday Michelle Cramp

Term 4 – Dates to Remember

Week 8 Mon 25th Nov: Diocesan Golf - Casino Wed 27th Nov: Junior & Intermediate Sports

Awards Assembly Week 9 1st-3rd Dec: Diocesan Sports Enrichment Camp - Woodlawn

SPORT TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE

LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM THE REGIONAL VISIT

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

Students will be on leave Wednesday to Friday of Week 10 then return to school on Monday to Thursday of Week 11 for classes and return of exam papers, Christmas Mass and Awards Assemblies.

Yr 7‐10 Exams  December 2013  

Year     Wed Wk 9  Thurs Wk 9  Fri Wk 9  Mon Wk 10  Tues WK 10 

7  am  RE (1hr)  Music/study  Music/study  History (1.5hr)  Normal classes 

      study  study  study  study  Sport 

7  pm Maths (1.5hr)  Science (1.5hr)  English (1.5hr)  French (1hr)  Normal classes 

           

8  am  English (1.5hr)  Maths (1.5hr)  HSIE (1.5hr)  Science (1.5hr)  Sport 

      study  study  study  study  Normal classes 

8  pm Electives (1hr)  Music/study   Art/Music (1.5hr)  RE (1hr)  Normal classes 

           

9  am  Electives   English (1.5hr)  Maths (1.5hr)  Peer Support   Normal classes 

      Electives  study  study   Leadership    Normal classes 

9  pm Electives  Science (1.5hr)  HSIE (1.5hr)  Training  Sport 

              

10  am  Science (1.5hr)  Electives/study  Maths (1.5hr)  Lifestyle  PC 

      study  Electives/study  study  Awareness    

10  pm HSIE (1.5hr)  RE (1hr)  English (1.5hr)  Day  Day 

NOTE: All exams are 1-2 hours (Please refer to individual assessment notices). All exams have 5 minutes reading time, unless otherwise stated. On-line and DE courses will be scheduled separately by Mr Lutton and Mrs Eichmann. Christmas Mass and normal lessons will take place Mon-Wed Week 11. These lessons are critical for HSC students. Yr 11 will finish on Wednesday 18th December.

YEAR 11 HSC ASSESSMENT TERM 4 2013

FINAL TIMETABLE: Room Copy will be distributed the beginning of Week 8

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 9.10am

AFTERNOON START 1.30 pm

WEDNESDAY Day 3

Dec 4th

Standard English -Speeches Advanced English – Speeches

Standard English -Speeches Advanced English – Speeches

THURSDAY Day 4

Dec 5th

1Unit Studies of Religion (1hr) 2 Unit Studies of Religion (1.5hr)

Software Design & Dev. (1.5hr) French (1.5hr) Biology - Prac (1hr)

FRIDAY Day 5

Dec 6th

Chemistry (1hr) Prac Drama (6hr – all day) PAC/C5

Business Studies (1.5hr)

MONDAY Day 6

Dec 9th

General Mathematics (1.5hr) Mathematics (1.5hr)

Ancient History (1.5hr)

TUESDAY Day 7

Dec 10th

Legal Studies (1.5hr) Mathematics Extension 2 (1.5hr)

PDHPE (1.5hr)

WEDNESDAY Day 8

Dec 11th

Music–Performance C2 & C3-PAC History Extension

Drama - theory (1hr)

THURSDAY Day 9

Dec 12th

Senior Science (1hr) Prac Physics (1hr) Prac

Geography (1hr) Textiles – speeches T3

FRIDAY Day 10

Dec 13th

Hospitality (1hr) Economics (1.5hr) Earth & Enviro. Science (1hr) Prac

Modern History (1.5hr)