Principal’s Message Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends of St Joseph’s College, Last Sunday’s Gospel reading was one that is pertinent to my next item. The scripture passage from Luke (14:1, 7-14) relayed one of Christ’s parables relating to humility. It spoke of the importance of not exalting yourself, or placing yourself in a position of higher importance than others. Christ’s ultimate message was that “those who raise themselves up will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be raised up”. He was of course using the parable as a message of salvation in our lives. We are lucky at St Joseph’s College that so many students and teachers place a high level of importance of ‘humbling themselves’. Students who understand Christ’s message, reiterated by Pope Francis, that we need to go to the fringes and help those who may not be able to help themselves. Actions that exemplify this take the form of St Martha’s Aged Care visits, Meals on Wheels, You Have a Friend, St Vinnies Group, the Environment Group and our Student Representative Council. I have only named but a few examples but I would like to thank and congratulate all students and staff who ‘humble themselves’ by placing themselves at the service of others.

STUDENT LEADERS 2019-2020 Being at the service of others is at the core of our Student Leaders. These students take on roles and give generously of their time to ensure that there is a direct link between student needs and requests and the staff. I have congratulated all students who nominated to be part of the process and am very proud to announce the following as our Student Leaders for 2019-2020:

COLLEGE CAPTAINS

Amy Mazzarella and Thomas Michael

SENIOR LEADERS

Ashley Burns Tiago de Azevedo

Annabelle Joyce James Guinery-Smith

Tanah Kemp Jacob Smith

Giselle McDonald Jack Winning

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

(Current Year Level)

Year 10 Year 9 Year 8 Year 7

Larni Borger Regine (Dawn) Cosham Seana Connolly Ann Aji Thayyil

Sabhbh Crosbie Bethany Knightley Lauren Davies Stella Albanese Charles

Brock Foster Jett Lindsay Jack Floyd Christiano de Azevedo

Jade McCorriston Minh (Tom) Nguyen Ava Greenslade Djamella Mahinay

Cooper Scott Lachlan Walk Valentina Muccillo Logan Moers

Bailee Whitehouse Willow Trimboli Daniel Van Zuylen

They will be celebrated at our Leadership Liturgy to be held this coming Thursday, 12 September, in the Holy Family Chapel, commencing at 11:00am. All are most welcome to attend.

St Joseph’s College Doyle Drive (PO Box 246) Banora Point NSW 2486

(07) 5524 9002 | Email: sjcbanora@lism.catholic.edu.au | Website: www.sjcbanora.catholic.edu.au

Week 8, TERM 3 @ sjc

DAY 6 ~ MONDAY 9 SEPTEMBER

DAY 7 ~ TUESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER

Year 7 Vaccinations Final Round & Catchups for Years 8 & 10 (selected students)

Year 11 & 12 Dramaworks Excursion (selected students)

DAY 8 ~ WEDNESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER

Debating Excursion (selected students)

CSPA Presentation: New Age Parenting – Social Networks and the Online World! (6:00 for 6:30pm, Mt St Patrick College, Registration: http://bit.ly/2OPMiCt)

DAY 9 ~ THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER

Leadership Liturgy (11:00am, Holy Family

Chapel)

Girls League Tag (selected students)

DAY 10 ~ FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER

Play: ‘Hitler’s Daughter’ (selected students) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Week 9, term 3 @ SJC

DAY 1 ~ MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER

WRP Community Service: ‘Baby Give Back’ (selected students)

CSPA Presentation: ‘Growth Mindset’ by Dan Haesler (6:00 for 6:30pm, St Joseph’s College,

Registration: http://bit.ly/2KvtBA1)

DAY 2 ~ TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER

Staff Development Day (pupil-free day)

DAY 3 ~ WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER

DAY 4 ~ THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

Year 11 End of Preliminary Course Examinations (19-26 Sept)

NRCC Basketball (selected students)

DAY 5 ~ FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

WRP Beach Care Session (selected students)

From ‘Opus Justitae Pax’ [Peace is the Fruit of Justice]

Pope Pius XII

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The School Newsletter and School Calendar are both available online @ www.sjcbanora.catholic.edu.au. The School Calendar contains year group events, assessment schedules and term dates.

Term 3 Coming events

WEEK 10

Monday 23 September Year 11 End of Preliminary Course Examinations

(Thursday 19 to Thursday 26 September)

Thursday 26 September Year 12 2019 Graduation Mass

and Prize Night

IGNITE Conference (26-27 Sept)

Friday 27 September

TERM 3 ENDS - This is a normal school day Year 12 2019 Farewell Breakfast

Year 12 2019 Farewell (Whole School) Assembly

SEAA Reports Cycle Six (Term 3, Cycle 2)

The next College Newsletter (and the final one for this term)

will include the full calendar for Term 4

~ NOTICE ~ Partial Office Closure

Friday 27 September 2019

Year 12 2019

Farewell

Breakfast

& Assembly

On Friday, 27 September, we bid farewell to our

Year 12 students.

Year 12 will have a special year group breakfast, followed

by a whole-school College Assembly in the Doyle Centre.

Therefore, the College Administration will be closed

until the conclusion of the Assembly, that being

approximately 1:00pm, on Friday 27 September.

Continued from Page 1

GRADUATION

Our Year 12 students now have under three weeks remaining of their school lives. This is the culmination of a thirteen-year journey and we look forward to celebrating the end of this part of their lives. All parents and carers of Year 12 students have received correspondence outlining the events that the SJC community provides for our graduands. If you have any queries, please contact the College. With the pressures that come with completing the HSC, it may be worthwhile spending some time viewing what the experts have to say regarding how to best support your child. A number of very useful resources can be found here. Please note that the last day of term is Friday 27 September and there is an expectation that all students are in attendance to support our departing Year 12s. As published in an earlier newsletter, attendance on the last day of Terms 1, 2 and 3 will appear on student reports.

DAN HAESLER EVENING It is great to see that so many parents and carers have already signed up for our evening with Dan Haesler on Monday 16 September (6:30pm start, earlier for drinks and food). Dan will be presenting on the topic of ‘Growth Mindset and Resilience’ in young people (see the flyer repeated in today’s newsletter). Our staff will then be working for the day with Dan on Tuesday 17 September (as advised previously, a pupil-free day). Please ensure you have made alternative care arrangements for your child.

SCHOOLTV The link provided in the section above relates to the resource SJC subscribes to, SchoolTV. There is a vast number of topics covered in the website to help parents and carers deal with the challenges faced with raising teens. Some of these include internet addiction, sexting, diet and nutrition, school transition and sleep to name a few. Please spend some time looking through the free resource so you can best support your child.

CONGRATULATIONS Well done to Kalani Baines who recently returned from the World Dragon Boating Championships in Thailand where he won an amazing three bronze medals. It is quite a feat to make it to represent your country in any event but to be so successful is brilliant. Kalani did all of this despite suffering an illness during his time away. Great work, Kalani! We also wish Mr Damien Quinn all the best as he prepares to fulfill his final year of duties as the Australian Schoolboys Rugby League Assistant Coach. It is a highly distinguished position and a testament to the hard work and commitment Damien has displayed for his beloved game. Kind regards Mr Scott Thomson Principal (scott.thomson@lism.catholic.edu.au)

When: Wednesday 11th Sept 6.00pm - Light refreshments 6.30pm - Presentation

Where: Mt St Patricks College

Murwillumbah

Registration:

Click HERE or go to http://bit.ly/2OPMiCt

For more information

contact:

Parent Assembly Reps Catherine Holliday 0405 782 638

Melissa Toms 0417 406 088 Phil & Gundi Newland 0411 242 771

Karen Anderson 0403 279 855

Childcare will be

available on the night. Please advise when booking.

A FREE WORKSHOP FOR ALL PARENTS/CARERS IN OUR PARISH SCHOOLS

Lismore Catholic Schools Parent Assembly - promoting faith and family for fullness of life.

New Age Parenting

Social Networks and the Online World!

CYBER SAFETY PRESENTATION WITH NATHAN VERINDER FROM

“ONLINE GUARDIANS”

Tools & Strategies to keep your teen safe Online

Concerned about your teens

safety online?

Want to know the challenges our

young people face?

ONLINE GUARDIANS

Nathan has over two decades of experience in the police and has

worked side by side with young people for the past decade.

The session will incorporate the following:

Social Networks - Addictions, Symptoms and strategies.

Mental Health - Social networks and the damage.

The Real Picture - What our kids are actually doing online.

Challenges - Children are all very different.

Mobile Phones - When is the right age?

Online Gaming - How safe is it?

Teen Culture - Sending Pics.

The Online Threat - Predators and their trends.

Headspace - Online Bullying, harassment and isolation.

Teen conflict - Losing control.

So, What Now - Ideas, Strategies and tools for parents.

Questions & Answer Session

Nurturing a Growth

Mindset in our Children

Fixed mindset Growth Mindset

Growth Mindset Presentation Monday 16th Sept 6.30pm – 8pm

at St Joseph’s College, Banora Point

Registration HERE or go to http://bit.ly/2KvtBA1

Spend an engaging, funny and thought-provoking evening learning how to help your child develop a growth mindset with Dan Haesler, internationally renowned presenter on growth mindset, engagement and wellbeing. This will be one of the most worthwhile presentations you will see.

In this rapidly changing world it’s not going to be WHAT your child knows that will help

them succeed but rather HOW they learn and FEEL ABOUT LEARNING.

A growth mindset is a vital key to success.

Child Care Available

St Joseph's College, Banora Point

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Messages to Students: Office staff cannot disrupt teaching in order to deliver messages that are not of an urgent nature. Student’s afternoon home travel plans should be made prior to the student leaving home in the morning.

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND APPLICATION REPORT (SEAAR)

Congratulations to the following students on their extraordinary achievement in the latest SEAA Report. These students achieved a perfect grade average of 5.0:

Cycle Five (Term 3, Cycle 1):

Year 12 Stephin Antony Kattadyil Jacquelyn Roma

Neve Griffiths Jack Schulze

Abigail Joyce Zac Van Zuylen

Jennifer Menzie

Year 8 Taya Borger

Year 11 Ashley Burns Christine Brotherton

Holly Davies Seana Connolly

Gabrielle Knox Gladys Cosham

Isobel Langsford Lauren Davies

Amy Mazzarella Phoebe Derrick

Giselle McDonald Ava Greenslade

Annie Moody Mai Nuttall

Ella Walk Willow Trimboli

Brodie Wicks

Year 7 Zoe Blundell

Year 10 Breanna Yabsley Thomas Busbridge

Ella Cane

Year 9 Isabella Anderson Maddison Cave

Mackenzie Jackson Bella-Raine Loadsman

Leevan Jiang Mia Moroney

Larliz Malihom Heather Pickett

Jaime Malone Octavia Robinson

India Reed Daniel Van Zuylen

Charlotte Reid Evie Wilcox

LEAVING ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE During the second semester of a school year, families tend to make decisions about moving to a new area because of employment changes, etc. We ask that all parents of students who will not be returning to St Joseph’s College in 2020, to send in a letter confirming when the student will be leaving and the new school or institution he/she will be attending. All students who leave St Joseph’s College are required to complete a Clearance Form which includes the return of all College library books and textbooks.

YOUR DETAILS We rely on the information given to us as a means of keeping contact between school and home. If you have moved, changed your email address, have different emergency contact information, would be you be so kind as to update this information with the College. You can email this information to the main school email: sjcbanora@lism.catholic.edu.au. Mr Peter Lyon Deputy Principal

WEEKEND MASS TIMES

St Joseph’s Parish St Anthony’s Parish

Saturday Vigil: 6:00pm

Saturday Vigil: 6:00pm (Kingscliff)

Sunday: 7:00am & 9:00am

Sunday: 7:30am (Pottsville)

Sunday: 9:00am (Bilambil)

Sunday: 9:00am (Kingscliff)

Fr Michael Brady Fr Paul McDonald Parish Priest Parish Priest

ACTING LEADER OF PASTORAL

CARE/STUDENT WELFARE

FINAL ROUND OF VACCINATIONS FOR 2019

The final round of vaccination for 2019 takes place tomorrow, Tuesday 10 September, at which time NSW Health nurses will be present at the College to administer the vaccinations. All Year 7 students will receive their Gardasil (HPV) Dose 2. Other vaccinations will take place for:

1) Catch –up Year 7 if required (late forms, absentees from previous rounds)

2) Catch up Year 8 if required (carried over from last year if applicable)

3) Catch-up Year 10 students Nimenrix (late forms, absentees)

NSW Health would also like to impress on families the importance of our students having breakfast on vaccination day as it will help avoid faints. Students will be asked questions by the nurses and may be asked to have some sustenance before their vaccination will be given. Should you have any questions regarding the school vaccination program, or need to discuss any concerns you may have, please contact Bernadette Williams, School Immunisation Coordinator, Lismore Public Health Unit on (02) 6620 7503, or visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/default.aspx.

DEVICE AGREEMENT/PLEDGE Although technology offers us many opportunities, at times the use of digital devices such as laptops, tablets and phones can become a strain on families. Included in today’s newsletter are two forms which may provide a template for family discussion around the use of digital devices – how they are used, where they are used, and staying safe online. These resources can be adapted according your family needs should you choose to use them. Mr Eamon Brown Acting Leader of Pastoral Care /Student Welfare

ON-CAMPUS UNIFORM SHOP (MANAGED BY LOWES)

07 5523 9300 only during shop hours

Tuesdays: 12:00pm to 3:30pm Thursdays: 8:00am to 12:00pm

Payments: Cash and EFTPOS Only, NO CHEQUES ACCEPTED

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Planner: The student planner should be signed by parents/caregivers each week. Any concerns? Contact the relevant Homeroom Teacher or Year Coordinator (Leader of Pastoral Care).

CURRICULUM

YEAR 11 FINAL COURSE EXAMINATIONS –

THURSDAY 19 TO THURSDAY 26 SEPTEMBER The Year 11 Final Course Examinations for students in an ATAR pattern of study commence Thursday 19 (Week 9) through to Thursday 26 September (Week 10). Timetables have been emailed to all students. Students need only attend school when they have a designated exam. Students in the Work Readiness Pathway will not be required to attend. As is standard practice at the College, if your child is absent from an exam or other assessment task due to illness, parents/carers must phone the College to notify of the absence prior to the commencement of the exam. For students in Years 10-12, a medical certificate needs to be submitted together with a completed variation form. This is to be handed in to their course teacher. Mrs Kathy McAlister Leader of Curriculum

YEAR 12

WEEK 10 IS THE FINAL WEEK OF FORMAL CLASSES FOR YEAR 12

Year 12 will finish their last week of formal classes in Week 10. With only three weeks left of this term, Year 12 should be focusing all their efforts on revision in preparation for the HSC. A letter was issued to all Year 12 last week – and also circulated via the Skoolbag app and emailed to parents – outlining expectations/ providing information on how to finish their last few weeks of formal schooling. The Year 12 Graduation Mass will take place on the evening of Thursday 26 September at 7:00pm at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Tweed Heads. A practice will be held at 1:30pm at the Church. Students are required to be in full formal College uniform. This includes ties for boys and the usual regulations for jewellery and general grooming. They also need to have their journey candles with them so it would be best for them to bring them to the practice on Thursday afternoon. The whole year group will celebrate with our staff at the Year 12 Farewell Breakfast from 7:00am on the morning of Friday 27 September. They will then attend a whole-school Year 12 Farewell Assembly in the Doyle Centre. Parents and carers are invited to join in the celebrations at St Joseph’s Catholic Church on the evening of Thursday 26 September. We also extend an invitation to parents and carers to attend the Year 12 Farewell Assembly on Friday morning at 9:00am for 9:15am.

Your support in assisting Year 12 students to stay focussed and be mindful of deadlines/ timing is very much appreciated. Mr Damien Quinn Leader of Pastoral Care – Year 12

Year 12 – Important Dates to Remember

The following is a list of important dates for the information of our Year 12 students:

Friday 13 September Southern Cross University STAR Entry Scheme closes Friday 20 September (TBC) Southern Cross University Early Round Scholarship Applications close Thursday 26 September Last day of formal classes

1:30pm – 3:30pm Mass Rehearsal – at Church

6:30 for 7:00pm Graduation Mass, Prize Giving and Supper

(St Joseph’s Parish Church, Tweed Heads)

Friday 27 September

7:00am Farewell Breakfast

9:00am Farewell Assembly

Monday 30 September UAC on-time applications close Students are advised to complete these applications by 27 September 2019 – end of Term 3

QTAC recommended to be completed Thursday 17 October HSC Examinations begin (Doyle Centre) Exam period: Thursday 17 October to Monday 11 November Friday 8 November QTAC last day to apply, submit documents or change of preferences for the 15 November round of offers Monday 11 November UAC last day to apply, submit documents or change of preferences for the 12 December round of offers Thursday 14 November Graduation Formal (7:00pm, Seagulls, West Tweed Heads) (students arrive at 5:30pm NSW time) Friday 15 November First QTAC offer round for Year 12 * Some institutions may make offers on other dates – see page 20 of the QTAC book, or visit the QTAC website

Friday 29 November UAC final date to add, move or delete preferences for January Round 1 offers – 10 January Friday 6 December HSC results released by NESA, available to students by telephone, internet and SMS 11 & 18 December UAC last day to add, move or delete preferences for the December round of offers – 12 December

QTAC last day to add, move or delete preferences for the December round of offers – 23 December 12 & 23 December UAC December offer rounds – 23 Dec main December offer round for Year 12 students Friday 13 December QTAC final date to add, move or delete preferences for 16 January offer round Wednesday 18 December ATAR released by UAC 9:00am on the UAC website or MyUAC app

Celebration of results BBQ at College 12:30pm

Monday 23 December QTAC December offer round released Friday 10 January 2020 UAC January Round 1 offers released – main January offer round for Year 12 students Wednesday 15 January 2020 QTAC main round of offers released Friday 23 January 2020 UAC January Round 2 offers released at 7:30am

For full information re: Key dates please check QTAC Book page 20, UAC Book (inside cover) or refer to the QTAC/UAC website

YEAR 11

A reminder of important information for the final week of Term 3:

End of Preliminary Course Exams ~ Thursday 19 to Thursday 26 September. Students are to report promptly to their examination room (as provided on the timetable), attending only for the appropriate exam. During their attendance at school, students must wear FULL school uniform, not sports uniform.

Year 11 Practise for Graduation Mass ~ During Exam Block. Please refer to the examination timetable for the practice time for the Graduation Mass.

Year 12 2019 Graduation Mass ~ Thursday 26 September, 7:00pm. All students in Year 11 are required to attend the Graduation Mass at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, on the Thursday evening at 7:00pm.

Your attendance at this very important event is compulsory as it is part of the strong tradition of support shown by the incoming Year 12 to the outgoing Year 12 group.

Students may need to reorganise casual employment in order to attend this event.

Year 11 students sing an Irish blessing to Year 12 during the Mass.

As is tradition, Year 11 students also provide supper for Year 12 and their guests. We ask each student to contribute $5 for the supper which will be catered.

Please be seated in the Church by 6:45pm.

Year 12 2019 Farewell Assembly ~ Friday 27 September, 9:00am. All students in Year 11 are required to attend the Year 12 Farewell Assembly during Periods 1 and 2 on Friday 27 September.

Mr Mark Yager Leader of Pastoral Care – Year 11

If paying by BPay, complete application

by 27 September

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Planner: The student planner should be signed by parents/caregivers each week. Any concerns? Contact the relevant Homeroom Teacher or Year Coordinator (Leader of Pastoral Care).

LEGACY WEEK 2019

LEGACY THANK YOU 2019

Thank you for the generous support of the Legacy Week Appeal. St Joseph’s College raised $348.20 in this annual fund raiser. As mentioned at assembly, it was impressive that the community supported this so generously, especially when we probably don’t see directly the impact it has for local families who have lost someone in the armed services. The 41 students who gave of their time during the week to sell Legacy badges, pens, key rings and teddy bears were:

Year 7: Ann Aji Thayyil (7E), Emily Boresch (7C), Kalindi Broadwood (7F), Thomas Busbridge (7C), Jalia Dubber (7E), Tayliah Edwards (7C), Balin Fitt (7A), Sarah Forbes (7D), Sami Kennedy (7E), River Randal (7A), Thomas Reid (7C), Ashton Riley (7C), Annabelle Stribling (7A), Daniel Van Zuylen (7D)

Year 8: Luke Carpenter (8D)

Year 9: Herine Antu (9C), Dawn Cosham (9C), Luke Griffiths (9E), Leevan Jiang (9D), Hayley Keenan (9D), Bethany Knightley (9D), Charlotte Reid (9C), Elissa Zarzour (9C)

Year 10: Irene Antu (10B), Jade McCorriston (10B), Breanna Yabsley (10B)

Year 11: Ashley Burns (11A), Cody Carter (11B), Amy Mazzarella (11A), Holly McGuinness (11D), Breanna Paddon (11D), Ellie Paddon (11B), Jacinta Prendergast (11C), Danielle Tait (11C), Alyssa Tunstall (11B), Jack Winning (11C)

Year 12: Ruby Buckley(12C), Tahyna De Oliveira (12E), Finn Holliday (12D), Tara Patterson(12E), Will Van Der Weegan (12B) Well done to everyone. Miss Helen Gooley Leader of Catechesis

If you have any news of a student’s achievement,

sporting, academic, or otherwise, please let us

know, as we’d love to share

it with the SJC community via the weekly College

Newsletter.

PEDAGOGY

Getting Motivated To Do Your Work

If you are struggling to get motivated to do your schoolwork, sadly there is no magic solution. However, here are a few strategies you can try from the DEVELOPING MOTIVATION and OVERCOMING PROCRAS-TINATION units if motivation or procrastination is an issue for you:

REWARDS: Set yourself small specific tasks to do with a specific reward at the end of the task. For some people little rewards are enough to get them going.

CHUNK IT DOWN: If the work seems overwhelming or boring or unappealing, break it down into small bearable chunks and just do it one piece at a time.

FRIENDS: Work with a friend or else tell your friend what work you want to get done and then check in on each other at the end of the night. Help each other stay on track.

RULE OF 3: If you can’t get started, write down the three (3) most important things you must get done before you go to bed, then don’t even look at any other tasks until these three (3) are completed.

MOTIVATING IMAGES: Find slogans, or images that motivate you and put them near your workspace. Some people are motivated by pain (thinking of the consequences if you don’t study) while others are motivated by pleasure (thinking of all the good outcomes that will happen if you do study).

The Studyskills Handbook site is a great resource with plenty more for our students to find at www.studyskillshandbook.com.au. Our school’s subscription details are:

Username: sjc Password: 24results

Mr Carlo Trimboli Leader of Pedagogy

STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT DAY, TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER (PUPIL-FREE DAY – NEXT WEEK)

Dear Parents/Carers, If you have checked the calendar for the term you would have noticed that Tuesday 17 September (Week 9, Term 3) is a Staff Professional Learning and Development Day for us at SJC (ie. a pupil-free day). On this day, staff at the College will be working with internationally renowned presenter Dan Haesler on developing growth mindsets in our school. Growth mindset education is not something new at the College. Professor Carol Dweck (Stanford University) coined the terms “growth” and “fixed” mindsets in her breakthrough research a decade ago. In Year 7 Learning to Learn lessons your children have been informed of the ability of the human brain to grow, reshape/rewire and learn new things. Growth mindset information has also been communicated to students at assemblies over the years. Dan’s visit will assist the College in taking our next steps to support teachers and students in developing growth mindset habits. His visit will compliment and build on the work that has been done by the Leaders of Learning this year around inquiring into the mindsets of teachers and students. We are looking forward to the learning that the day will present and to building this learning into our daily teaching. Mr Carlo Trimboli, Leader of Pedagogy

SJC HOMEWORK HUB

Open from 3:15-5:00pm,

Monday to Thursday,

in the College Library

R E P E A T E D F O R YO U R

I N F O R M A T I O N

This week’s QuickSmart Literacy students are:

Thomas Groenwege (7D) for vastly improving his speed with flashcards and showing excellent focus to his work. Lola Beeby (7D) for great improvements with fluency, written work, and speed with flashcards.

Year 10 were blessed with glorious weather for their Geography field-trip last Friday when they visited a range of coastal locations to investigate the functioning, change and management of coastal environments. Guest speakers from the Tweed River Sand Bypass Project (TRSBP), Fingal Head Coastcare and Indigenous Cultural Education enlightened the students about both the challenges and the importance of managing our coastlines in a sustainable manner. The students’ comments below, illustrate how much was learnt from the day:

The excursion helped give me a much greater knowledge of the natural processes. We learnt about how waves and the weather affect our beaches while volunteers explained what practices they have put into place to stop problems from occurring such as erosion.

Humans have a major impact on coastal environments because we build on coast lines and cause erosion to the sand dunes.

I learnt that humans must learn and understand a lot before trying to manage coastal environments.

We learned that the work that Coastal Care has done has been vital to the regrowth of natural plants and vegetation and significantly improved the overall health of the Coastal Environment.

I found the most valuable part of the trip to be to the TRSBP as I found it informative and that I could apply it directly to the assignment. I could understand coastal processes and their link with humans. I also found the speakers very informative. Mr Tom Nethery Leader of Learning – HSIE

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Planner: The student planner should be signed by parents/caregivers each week. Any concerns? Contact the relevant Homeroom Teacher or Year Coordinator (Leader of Pastoral Care).

HUMAN SOCIETY AND ITS ENVIRONMENT (HSIE)

On Wednesday 28 August, the Year 11 Business Studies and Work Studies students visited the Stone & Wood brewery in Byron Bay. The Work Studies students gained valuable insights into career options and developing a positive work-life balance, which they will use in their current assessment task. The Business Studies students were able to observe a real business in action as well as learning about Stone & Wood's marketing strategies, quality management strategies, community engagement and environmentally friendly practices. The students enjoyed the excursion and found it a worthwhile experience. Miss Amy Pascoe HSIE Teacher

CREATIVE ARTS

Many thanks to Leanne Holland who completed this collage jigsaw of Elvis! She had it mounted and framed professionally and donated it to the College. It takes pride of place in Music 2. Mrs Louise McLaughlin Leader of Pastoral Care – Year 9 & Music Teacher

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Before School Supervision: Student supervision is available prior to the commencement of the school day, from 8:20am until 8:45am.

CREATIVE ARTS

LANGUAGE PERFECT INTERNATIONAL

ONLINE COMPETITION FOR OUR FRENCH STUDENTS IN YEARS 8, 9 AND 10+

27 AUGUST – 3 SEPTEMBER

Our students had tested the competition style in a Diocesan challenge during May (which we won) and since then, they were able to show their growth in vocabulary and language acquisition skills for French as well as their interest in cross cultural language studies that allowed their discovery into other languages. We finished the event in 6th place and 30 students will receive certificates for their application and engagement to achieve Credit, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Emerald levels. Congratulations to Ava Greenslade from 8C, our College Champion on 6047 points. Also congratulations to the elective class of Year 9 French where each class member reached the target level to be presented with a certificate. Bravo! Mrs Wendy Peterson Leader of Learning – Creative Arts

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT,

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL

EDUCATION (PDHPE)

National Health & Physical Education (HPE) Day (12 September 2019) is a nationwide initiative that highlights the importance of HPE in the Australian Curriculum, and its influence on the learning and development of children. For Children and Young People (5 to 17 years), being physically active every day can have:

Social benefits like helping to develop cooperation and teamwork skills.

Emotional and intellectual benefits such as help with management of anxiety and stress and improved concentration.

Health benefits such as improved physical fitness, including coordination and movement skills and strong muscles and bones.

According to Beyond Blue, ‘regular physical activity is a good way to help prevent or manage mild anxiety and depression. Keeping active can help you stay physically fit and mentally healthy.’ Mr Chris Morrison Leader of Learning - PDHPE

Missed Homeroom? OR Late to school?

Immediately report to Student Reception.

Note: This also includes if you missed Homeroom because you attended a music lesson, were printing at the library, etc. Class rolls are taken each lesson and this will have to be corrected otherwise your parent/carer will receive an SMS advising an absence.

Leaving early today?

Hand your parent/carer’s permission note to your teacher during Homeroom.

If you miss HR, report to Student Reception.

Meet your parent/carer at Parent Reception at the time stipulated in your parent note.

Note: There are NO bookings and there are NO reminder calls!

Incorrect uniform?

Parent/carer to refer to the College uniform policy in the Student/Parent Reference Guide (per Skoolbag app or on the College website.)

Hand parental explanation letter to teacher during Homeroom.

Feeling unwell?

Report to Student Reception with your College Planner (diary) signed by your class teacher, or a teacher on duty during the recess or lunch break.

Do not contact your parent/carer yourself.

A member of the office staff will phone to arrange this as well as to monitor you until a parent/carer can come to the office to collect you.

Nippers Sign-On Day for 2019/20 Season

Friday 13 September 4pm-6pm followed by BBQ & Movie Night – The Greatest Showman

Please bring Birth Certificate for all new nippers. Nippers runs from U6 to U14. Nipper must have

turned 5 in order to join.

Nippers runs every Sunday morning from 8.45am commencing Sunday 13th Oct to 15th Dec 2019

recommencing 19th Jan to 15th Mar 2020

Active Kids vouchers accepted – please bring along to sign on. You can apply for yours at

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply -active-kids-voucher Please contact

registrar@cabaslsc.org.au or Teniell Jocumsen on 0409 720 776 for any further information

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Careers @ SJC | Newsletter 9.9.19 | Issue #14/2019 Please see me about the following or about any careers concerns you may have. Ms Frances Stegeman Leader of Careers & EVET

“Architect for a Day”

– Gold Coast Have you ever considered studying

architecture? We are inviting grade 10, 11 and 12 secondary students to a morning to experience being an Architect at a special workshop designed by the Australian Institute of Architects. Students will: Learn more about the profession, and

about studying Architecture

Chat to University Advisors, current Architecture students, Graduates, Academics and Registered Architects

Experience the main hub for the Architectural profession

Try your hand at creating a dynamic model

Meet like-minded students

Time: Saturday 19 October, 8:30am

Venue: Abedian School of Architecture (3b), Bond University, (click on the following link to see the map below) 14 University Drive, Robina QLD 4226. If you are interested in attending the ‘Architect for a Day’, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

TAFE NSW

Kingscliff

Open Day

this Saturday

14 September,

from 9am to 1pm This coming Saturday, 14 September – starting at 9:00am and concluding at 1:00pm – Kingscliff TAFE will be holding its Open Day. Australian

Defence Force

Recruiting STEM Pathways

Day, 30 September Considering a Science,

Technology,

Engineering or Maths career? Did you know the Navy, Army & Air Force have plenty of roles that need your STEM skills. Right now we’re recruiting for jobs that didn’t even exist a few years ago such as piloting military drones and working in electronic warfare. In the future there’ll be many more!

Come along to our STEM pathways activities day to learn more about these Defence opportunities. A STEM role in the ADF will see you working with some of the world’s most advanced equipment, give you the chance to travel as well as provide nationally recognised skills. At the STEM Pathways Activities Day, you’ll interact with current serving military personnel with backgrounds in trades and engineering whilst enjoying some practical learning activities.

When: Monday, 30 September 2019 Where: Defence Force Recruiting Centre, 14 Edgewater Court, Robina QLD 4226 Time: 9:30am – 2.:0pm (9am arrival)

What’s involved: This event will include hands on activities including build a Lego Mind Storm Challenge & the opportunity to immerse yourself in our virtual reality experience. Light lunch provided.

Who can attend? High school students in years 10-12 Trade college students Job seekers looking for new opportunities

RSVP:https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/events/events-detail/w487q81

SAE Study Day

19 October 2019

SAE Byron Bay is once again offering an exclusive one-day workshop event in the October holidays for students to expand their skills and work on inspiring creative projects in the fields of Animation, Audio, Design, Film or Games. When: Saturday, 19 October, 9AM - 4PM. SAE Study For A Day attendees will work towards building a creative piece of work to take away for use in a portfolio or showreel and discover what it means to be a creative professional in state-of-the-art facilities with industry experts by their side. Due to the tertiary level of the workshop content, this event is open to anyone aged 15yrs and above (Year 10 and over). Students can get their tickets here

Careers @ SJC | Newsletter 9.9.19 | Issue #14/2019 Emirates Career Open Day –

Brisbane 14 September 2019, 9:00 am

Novotel Brisbane, Creek Street

Emirates invites aspiring cabin crew to attend any of their open day events. Join their international team of cabin crew and see where your journey takes you. Find out more: https://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/cabin-crew/ Applications are now open to

study Visual Arts at QUT in 2020 Students should register now for the chance to study contemporary art practice in our unique Open Studio program where they will build their art practice through digital, material and conceptual skills, industry-based projects and state-of-the-art studios and facilities. Application deadline is Friday 20 September.. The application portal for all QUT Visual Arts degrees closes at 5pm on Friday 20 September. Full details about each of our degrees/double degrees can be found below: Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/BFA

double degree Bachelor of Business/BFA double degree Please note that students do not need to have their folios completed for this date – applicants bring their digital portfolio along their interview during the September school holidays. Details regarding the application process are available on our Destinations page. $30,000 for your best and brightest QUT is very proud to be able to support our promising young artists, artworkers or future art teachers with two elite scholarships for BFA Visual Arts applicants: $30,000 each for the top 2 ranked applicants. Additionally, we have two $10,000 scholarships available to top ranked applicants for our double degrees. Questions? Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our courses or the application process: Phone: (07) 3138 8114 Email: ci@qut.edu.au.

QUT | Kickstart Your Career: Getting Ahead at University MOOC Thinking about the future as an undergraduate can be both exciting and terrifying – especially with regular news about changing job markets. How are you supposed to prepare for a future that’s unknown? A university degree can be a great start if your time at university is put to good use. Use this course to find out how to get the most from your university experience and start working towards a successful and satisfying career now.

What topics will you cover? Your vision of your future and what you

want to build in your life Building your sense of who you are and

how that affects your career choices Understanding the resources and skills

you have now as well as those you may need in the future

The kinds of job or business opportunities that might exist during and beyond university

Exploring the world of work and the opportunities that exist in an industry or field

Building your understanding of career pathways and outcomes

How to choose a course of study How to get ahead and build a personal or

professional point of difference How to approach university life and get the

most from the experience Strategies for decision-making and

planning

This course is available fully online for no cost. The next starting date is Monday 7 October. Find out more and enrol here: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/kickstart-your-career JMC Academy School Holiday Workshops

JMC Academy are hosting another round of their popular workshops this upcoming school holidays. The workshops are a great opportunity to check out the JMC Academy campus while getting a taste of what studying your passion with JMC is like. There are

several workshops to join, including: Character and Life Drawing Workshop Digital TV Studio Workshop Discover Visual Communication Workshop Digital Sculpture and Character Workshop Electronic Music Production Workshop Filmmaking Workshop Perform, Record and Create Music

Workshop Recording a Band Workshop The Exciting World of Event Management

The workshops are for students in years 9-12, and are running in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Find out more and register here: https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/upcomingworkshops

Curtin University | Build your very first iOS app MOOC Curtin University are currently offering a Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) about creating apps for iOS devices. In this course you will learn the tools, techniques and concepts needed to build a basic iOS app, from scratch. You will be introduced to the Swift programming language and learn how to utilise the Apple developer tools to build an app.

What you’ll learn: After completing this course, you will be able to: Understand and use the Swift

programming language; Use and explain the Apple developer

tools: including Xcode, Interface Builder, Documentation Browser;

Confidently converse with iOS developers, understanding the basics of coding and App development;

Design, develop and build your own simple iOS Apps.

This course is free and can be completed completely online, giving you the flexibility to study from wherever you are. Find out more and enrol here: https://www.edx.org/course/build-your-very-first-ios-app Jetstar Cadet Pilot Program Applications are now open for Jetstar’s Cadet Pilot Program. The Jetstar Cadet Pilot Program is an outstanding opportunity designed to equip successful graduates with the skills, qualifications and experience required for a future career as an airline pilot. You will be provided with the best training, aircraft, and facilities available in Australia. Jetstar’s approved Flight Training Organisations (FTO’s) have been assessed to ensure that they meet specific training requirements and stringent safety standards. Supporting the training organisations is Swinburne University in Melbourne, offering a unique University experience. Jetstar have introduced, in conjunction with their University partner, a number of measures including FEE-HELP, to ensure that the Jetstar Cadet Pilot Program is one of the most cost effective ways to complete your flight training. If you have dreamed of becoming a pilot, this is the opportunity for you. Applications are open until Monday 30 September. Read more and apply here: https://www.jetstar.com/au/en/careers/cadetship-program

@SJCSport

NRCC

Touch Football On 29 August, six teams from SJC travelled to Grafton to compete in the NRCC Touch Football Gala Day. It was great to see so many students embracing the opportunity to represent the College. Congratulations to the 14 Girls, 14 Boys and 16 Girls who won the day. Many thanks go to Ms Johns, Ms Boss, Mr Saye, Mr O'Reilly and Ms Burns for their assistance with coaching teams on the day.

Sports Desk

Well done to the junior, intermediate and senior girls netball teams who made the long trip to Port Macquarie to compete in the Diocesan Netball Carnival. The senior girls and intermediate girls had many successful games, with the intermediate girls bowing out in the semi-finals by only a few points. The junior girls were also successful, however were unlucky to miss out on progressing to the finals on points for and against. The girls displayed an impressive amount of talent only to be super ceded by their sportsmanship on the day. Well done girls! Thank you to Mr Burns, Mrs Burns and Miss Burns for giving of their time to take these teams away.

Diocesan Netball Carnival

As term 3 draws is nearing the end, so too does a busy term of sport. Coming up: 12 September - Girls League Tag (14s

and 16s) Murwillumbah 18 September - NRCC (14s and 16s)

Basketball Lismore 18 October - Diocesan Volleyball (15s

and opens) Coffs Harbour Reminder to parents and students that if your child receives a note for attending a sport and is no longer able to attend that they need to please email Mrs Parker to let her know. Students can sign on for teams and follow updates relating to all things sport at the College on the SJC Sports Desk google classroom - classroom code is qr8zh17 Mrs Shannon Parker Leader of Sport

Signed by all members of the family: Review Date:

The Family Device Agreement

How do we use the internet as a family?

How can we keep our family safe online?

Where will we store our devices at night?

What can we use our devices for?

If something worries us or is upsetting, we agree to:

When can we use our devices?

We cannot use our devices for?

We only share or post ……

We do not share the following information without permission.

- Name and address

- Home or mobile numbers

- Credit Card Details

- My school

- My email address

We never share our passwords, even with friends.

What happens if someone does not follow the family agreement?

We will maintain a positive digital footprint

Signed: Review Date:

The Family Device Pledge

e Family Device Pledge

Signed:

Review Date:

The Family Device Pledge

COLLEGE UNIFORM REGULATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS Every student is expected to wear the complete uniform to and from school and for any official school function as required. Students should be neatly groomed wearing the College uniform with pride. For boys this means shirts are to be tucked inside the shorts, unless engaged in active participation at school on ovals or quad area, eg. handball (boys whose shirts come out whilst playing active games are to fix their attire at the conclusion of the game). For girls the socks are not to be worn as ankle socks (the stripes must be visible). Caps are to be free from graffiti.

Homeroom teachers check daily that the uniform is neat and clean and complete. Class teachers are responsible for checking uniform standards.

A College backpack is a compulsory aspect of the uniform.

Students who are not correctly attired must have a note with them from their parents explaining the reason for not wearing the proper uniform, and when the problem will be resolved. This is to be shown to the homeroom teacher. If there is no note a lunchtime uniform detention is issued. Parents are expected to support the College by promoting the wearing of full school uniform unless in exceptional circumstances.

The following points apply to both boys and girls:

Combinations of sports and usual uniform are not permitted. Tracksuit tops may be worn as an outer garment.

Medical alert bracelets are permitted.

Body Ornaments: A maximum of two earrings in each ear (small, simple studs or sleepers). One simple ring may be worn. For neck jewellery, only a fine gold or silver chain with a small cross/cruciform/religious medal may be worn. Ankle and wristbands are not permitted. Tattoos etc. are not permitted. No other visible body piercing is acceptable (including nose piercing). All other piercings to be left empty whilst in College uniform. All staff have the prerogative to confiscate jewellery.

Hair should be neat, clean and tidy at all times. No extreme styles or colourings are permitted. It is the prerogative of the Year Coordinator to determine whether or not a hairstyle is unacceptable. If any doubt exists, parents should contact the College beforehand. Hair accessories are to be in College colours. Long hair is to be tied back and off the face and out of the eyes.

Extremes of fashion, hair, body piercing may result in suspension from school until the matter is resolved.

Every student is to own a College cap and to

have it with him/her each day.

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

BOYS

White shirt with maroon piping (juniors) grey piping (seniors) and College crest - worn with tie in winter [Terms 2 and 3].

Grey dress shorts worn with a black plain leather belt.

Long grey College socks.

Black, polishable, leather, lace-up shoes. If for medical reasons school shoes cannot be worn, alternative covered-in shoes can be worn only if a medical certificate deems it necessary.

Maroon pullover with College crest or College tracksuit top (Note: commemorative jackets or tops are not substitutes).

Boys are to be clean shaven.

GIRLS

White shirt with maroon piping (juniors) grey piping (seniors) and College crest.

College skirt – knee length or below – waistbands are not to be rolled.

College tie.

Short white College socks.

Black, polishable, leather, lace-up shoes. If for medical reasons school shoes cannot be worn, alternative covered-in shoes can be worn only if a medical certificate deems it necessary.

Maroon pullover with College crest or College tracksuit top (Note: commemorative jackets or tops are not substitutes).

Flesh/Grey coloured tights [winter optional].

Make-up (including foundation and eye shadow) is not to be worn. Only clear nail polish is acceptable; no false nails, shellac or French tips.

SPORT [Sports days only] – BOYS AND GIRLS Grey and maroon polo top.

Plain maroon shorts (shorts to be worn correctly, not rolled) or netball skirt.

White College sport socks.

Runners [traditional lace-up style].

Skate shoes, canvas style including Dunlop Volleys are NOT acceptable.

Tracksuit [optional].

Family Retreat

Spend a weekend deepening your family’s faith,

enjoying beautiful surroundings and connecting

with other friendly families.

The Family Retreat is open to all families with children in Catholic

Schools in the Diocese of Lismore. Enjoy some time out from the

busy-ness of life to reconnect with God and each other.

Choose from 2 weekend dates.

Saturday 10am - Sunday 2pm.

Engaging programs for all ages from infants to adults.

Adult Faith Sessions facilitated by experienced retreat

leaders Valerie Murphy and Martin and Ann Costigan.

Powerful and motivating Secondary Sessions led by

experienced youth leader, Hogan Rogers from Unleashing

Personal Potential.

Fun outdoor activities to do as a family including flying fox,

canoeing and bushwalks.

All costs covered by Lismore Catholic Schools Parent Assembly.

To register click here or go to http://bit.ly/2kyWRLO

2nd and 3rd November or 9th and 10th November

Tyalgum Ridge Retreat, 783 Tyalgum Creek Rd, Tyalgum

For more information contact Parent Assembly Team Members:

Jo Kelly jo.kelly@lism.catholic.edu.au 0407 706 454

Leanne Robbins leanne.robbins@lism.catholic.edu.au 0407 143 975

Build your family life on

Firm Foundations