Doyle Drive (PO Box 246) Banora Point NSW 2486

(07) 5524.9002

(07) 5524.9272

Email: sjcbanora@lism.catholic.edu.au

Website: www.sjctweed.org

DAY 6 ~ MONDAY 5 SEPTEMBER

Final Vaccination Day 2011

Year 8 Subject Selection Information Session (Periods 3 & 4, Drama Space, Doyle Centre

DAY 7 ~ TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER

Year 10 Community Service: ‘St Martha’s visit’ (selected students)

St James Building Opening

Year 8 into Year 9 2012 Subject Information Evening (6:00pm, Doyle Centre)

DAY 8 ~ WEDNESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER

Year 9 ‘Night of Notables’ (4:30pm, Doyle Centre)

DAY 9 ~ THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER

Leadership Mass (11:00am, Holy Family Chapel, Doyle Centre, St Joseph’s College)

DAY 10 ~ FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER

Years 9, 10 & Seniors Regional Debating Finals (Doyle Centre/Drama Space) (selected students)

Year 11 Community Service: ‘Meals on Wheels’ (selected students)

Dear Pare Friends of St Joseph’s College, What we ha ’s is a great College – steeped in a rich tradition of student se ry impressed with the quality of candidates and the very thor process employed to discern the student leadership for 2012. It gives unce the student leaders for 2011-2012.

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STUDENT LEADERS 2011-2012 Congratulations to our new Student Leaders. Please pray that God will guide them to perform their duties to the best of their abilities.

COLLEGE CAPTAINS

Kirra Manning & Francis Filler

SENIOR LEADERS

Matthew Kirsner

Felix Langenbach

Catalynne Scott Andrew Lynch

Sinead Scott Louis Monaghan

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL (CURRENT YEAR)

YEAR 10 YEAR 9 YEAR 8 YEAR 7

Kacey Gambin Eden Cridland Angelique de Azevedo Lachlan Dinham

Jacob Godfrey Wylie Hammett Jordyn Gray Caitlene Hillman

Katie Paff Emily Mitchell Vishani Khoosal Melanie Koning

Sam McWilliam Alyssa Powell-Ascura Alyssa Malone Shay McLaren

Ebony Serone Zachary Wyper Isabella Rope Genevieve Spamer Our Leadership Mass takes place this Thursday in the Holy Family Chapel at the College, commencing at 11:00am. All are most welcome to attend. God Bless Mr Eric Littler Principal

FAX

Bianca Calder

Demi Meredith

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The School Newsletter and School Calendar are both available online @ www.sjctweed.org. The School Calendar contains year group events, assessment schedules and term dates.

WEEK 9 Monday 12 September

Year 11 End of Preliminary Course Exams (12-23 Sept)

Year 10 Marine Studies Great Barrier Reef Excursion (12-16 Sept)

Tuesday 13 September Regional Debating

Wednesday 14 September Year 12 Music HSC Rehearsal Day

Thursday 15 September Year 12 Music HSC Examination

WEEK 10 Thursday 22 September

Year 12 2011 Graduation Mass and Prize Night

Friday 23 September Year 12 2011 Farewell Breakfast

Year 12 2011 Farewell Assembly

Years 7-10 Interim Reports posted

Last day of Term 3 This is a normal school day

Sunday 25 September Parish Youth Mass

(5:30pm, Holy Family Chapel)

Don’t forget to visit our website www.sjctweed.org

This Wednesday, 7 September 2011

in the Doyle Centre, St Joseph’s College

Year 9 will be presenting their

“Night of Notables” from 4:30pm

culminating with a Parade of Students

at 6:30pm

Parents and carers of Year 9 students are invited to attend the Doyle Centre and see their child take part in the 2011 Programme

for all the latest at St Joseph’s College . . .

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL’S NOTES

LATE ARRIVALS Anyone late to LMG MUST

report to Student Reception for a late stamp before attendingclass.

MESSAGES TO STUDENTS These should be limited to those that are ofan emergency nature.

STUDENT ABSENCES As parents and carers are aware, the Collegehas a policy regarding student absenceswhere the parent/carer is to telephone theCollege between 7:45am and 9:30am on theday of the absence. The second part of this policy is thata written note is also required on the firstday of the student’s return. Please note that this written explanationnote is a legal requirement of the student’s attendance record at school. Unfortunately a telephone call does notconstitute a written record of the absence so we do still require a parental note followingeach absence. Mr Peter Lyon Deputy Principal

STUDENT SICKNESS Any student feeling ill during the school day MUST report to Student Reception with anote in their planner signed by their class teacher. Students are not to contact their parents to go home sick - this is something that is arranged by the office staff. We ask for the support of parents and carers in reminding their child/ren of these College procedures.

PARENT USE OF STUDENT PLANNER Should you wish for your son or daughter be excused for any of the following reasons:

to leave school early;

be given permission not to do PE lessons;

to leave the school grounds and then return;

be excused from performing a set piece of work;

be excused for coming to school late; or

be excused from sport; We ask that our PARENTS/CARERS please write a note on the left hand side of their child’s Student Planner.

Issue 26 2011 | Term 3 Week 8 Page 3

Students Absences: Please telephone the College between 7:45am and 9:30am on the day of the absence. A note is also required on the first day of the student’s return.

Luke 5:33-38

Jesus said to the people, “No good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit; for each tree is known by its own fruit. Figs are not gathered from thorns, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. The good person out of the good treasure of the heart produces good, and the evil person out of evil treasure produces evil; for it is out of the abundance of the heart that the mouth speaks. Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I tell you? I will show you what someone is like who comes to me, hears my words, and acts on them. That one is like a man building a house, who dug deeply and laid the foundation on rock; when a flood arose, the river burst against that house but could not shake it, because it had been well built. But the one who hears and does not act is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the river burst against it, immediately it fell, and great was the ruin of that house.”

There are some practical and homely sayings from Jesus in today’s gospel reading. He stresses that what is on the inside of a person is the source of actions for good or bad.

Prayer – even sitting silently before God – is one way of bringing light and sincerity to the motivations of our lives. Nobody can be aware of God’s presence, silently or with words, and not change for the better!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

NEWS

Mr Scott McDermott RE Coordinator-Ministry

Thank you to everyone who supported the

Father’s Day SRC Fundraiser

as well as buying their Dad a lovely gift!

Student Council

CURRICULUM NEWS

YEAR 8 INTO YEAR 9 2012 INFORMATION EVENING

Year 8 parents and students are reminded to attend this important information session commencing at 6:00pm, tomorrow night, Tuesday 6 September in the Doyle Centre. Mrs Kathleen McAlister Curriculum Coordinator

YEAR 12 NEWS

ALL YEAR 12 MUST ATTEND SCHOOL Our Year 12 students are in their most critical time of study following the Trials and prior to the HSC. As of this week, Year 12 has only three weeks remaining of their formal lessons. It is imperative that Year 12 students attend all lessons and continue in their programme for study lessons. I cannot stress how important the next few weeks are towards final preparation for the HSC Exams. If for any reason your Year 12 child needs to be away from school, would you please contact me at the College to discuss the effect their absences will have on their studies or success in the HSC. All families are most welcome to attend the Graduation Mass and the Farewell Assembly as follows: Graduation Mass ~

Thursday 22 September 2011, commencing at 7:00pm, St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Tweed Heads

Farewell Assembly ~

Friday 23 September 2011, commencing at 9:00am, Doyle Centre, St Joseph’s College

Mrs Michelle Heazlewood-Ross Year 12 Coordinator

YEAR 11 NEWS This information is for the attention of Year 11 students and their families. Please make note of the following important dates and details: End of Preliminary Course Exams ~

Monday 12 to Friday 23 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.

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 2011 Graduation Mass ~

Thursday 22 September, 7:00pm. All students in Year 11 are required to attend the Graduation Mass at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, on the Wednesday evening at 7:00pm. Your attendance at this very important event is part of the strong tradition of support shown by the incoming Year 12 to the outgoing Year 12 group. Year 11 students sing an Irish blessing to Year 12 during the Mass. Year 11 students also provide supper for Year 12 and their guests. We ask each student to “bring a plate” for supper. Please take your refreshments to the Parish Hall and be seated in the Church by 6:45pm.

Mr Guy Davoren Year 11 Coordinator

LEGACY WEEK FOLLOW-UP Grateful thanks to the following students who gave of their time to sell badges and pens for Legacy Week: Keeley Serone 12MH2, Tamika Ebsworth 12VS1, Catania Campione 12MH2, Monique Bevan 12MH2, Tia McLaren 12TC1, Elise Kachel 12MH2, Ellie Hedge 12MH2, Laura Maguire 12VS1, William Montgomery 12MH2, Gemma Robards 12PL2, James Cutler 12MH2, Geoffrey Harrison 12MH2, Chris Cooke 12PL2, Sinead Smith 11KP1, Lucy Campione 11JC1, Mackenzie Pinkstone 11KP1, Catalynne Scott 11SB1, Felix Langenbach 11HB1, Jarrad Swain 11SM1, Christopher Hanzic 10FM1, Jarrod Mathieue 10FM1, Rachel King 10HG1, Taylah McLean 10CF1, Molly Smith 9KP2, Julie Vartuli 7KE1, Cheyenne Smith 7TC2 and Kailey Brennan 7KE1. The total raised was $343.30. Thank you to all for your generous support. Miss Helen Gooley RE Coordinator-Curriculum

Thanks to everyone who bought a badge or a pen last week

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Mobile Phone Policy: Mobile phones are not to be brought to school. If there are exceptional circumstances, the phone is to be left at Student Reception upon arrival and collected on departure.

St Joseph’s Parish Tweed Heads

ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PARISH

TWEED HEADCatholic Presbyte

Ph: (07) 5536.7522

 

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PARISH YOUTH MASS

Our next Youth Mass will be heSunday 25 September

(end of Week 10)

in the Holy Family Chapel, St Joseph’s College,

Doyle Drive, Banora Poincommencing at 5:30pm

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of 2011 are as follows:

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Week 7: Sunday 27 November

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: 7:00am (Pottsville)

Sunday: 9:00am (Bilambil)

Sunday: 9:00am (Kingscliff)

Fr Michael Brady Fr Jim Griffin Parish Priest Parish Priest

‘You Have A Friend’ Roster to November 2011:

Date Attendees (Accompanying Adult in bold)

5 Sept Rose Marie-Samuels, Emily Payne, Taylor Hammett, Carlo Trimboli

12 Sept Tom McGill, Will Yates, Tia McLaren, Chris Morrison

19 Sept Catalynne Scott, Erica Limbo, Samantha Fien, Shane Burns

26 Sept Kirra Manning, Demi Brendan Bartel, Guy Da

3 Oct Amy Bacon, KatarinaShambrook, Scott McD

10 Oct Francis Filler, Alex Preston, Matthew Stewart, MicheDelaney

17 Oct Olivia McLean, Sinead Christopher Gray, Lynn

24 Oct Andrew Lynch, MattheMartin Lark, Jesse Ca

31 Oct Bridget Hill, Hanna Wyper, AndRoberts, Jenna Mepstead

7 Nov Alex Mitchell, Kieran BaHedge, Chris Mason

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NGLISH NEWS e annual St Joseph’s College Public Speaking Competition has been completed and, in all

respects, was a wonderful success.

enty students entered the competition and, after heats were held, three finalists in each division were determined. In the Junior division the competitors were Genevieve Spamer, Angelique de Azevedo and Alyssa Powell-Ascura with Alyssa being named the winner. Bianca Calder, Matt Kirsner and Kacey Gambin were the finalists in the Senior division with Bianca bei that division as well as the Overall Champion.

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Issue 26 2011 | Term 3 Week 8 Page 5

College Procedures: Unsure of College Procedures or Policies? The student planner contains information. If you don’t find the answer, contact the relevant Year Coordinator.

 

LEADERSHIP MASS THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2011

to be celebrated in the Holy Family Chapel

commencing 11:00am

Do you know the meaning of this word?

Captain: (n.) the leader of a team.

Leader: (n.) a person who rules, guides or inspires others.

Representative: (n.) a person or thing that represents another; serving to represent; representing a constituency or the whole people in the process of government: a representative council.

The following quotes relate to “leadership”:

“Real leaders are ordinary people with extraordinary determinations.” Karim

“Leadership is the capacity to transform vision into reality.” Warren G Bennis

Congratulations Everyone!

CREATIVE ARTS NEWS

FRENCH DEPARTMENT A big thank you “merci” from the Chouffot family for the warm and welcoming reception that Luna had during her six weeks within the St Joseph’s College community. She has made lots of friends, was impressed by the teachers and the helpful office staff. Luna is actually disappointed about her return to France and is keen to plan maybe another visit in the future. Au revoir, à bientôt then. Mrs Wendy Peterson French Language Teacher

Careers News from St Joseph’s College, Banora Point Newsletter Issue 26 ~ 5 September 2011

Careers News

NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS

NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP AND SUPPORT SCHEME: UNDERGRADUATE – CLOSING DATE 16 SEPTEMBER 2011

The scheme is an Australian Government initiative supporting students who are commencing or intending to commence an accredited entry level nursing or midwifery course at an Australian university or registered training organisation (RTO) that provides them with the ability to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Applications will be considered from applicants who are:

Australian citizens or permanent residents

Enrolled or intending to enrol in an accredited nursing or midwifery course that result in a nationally recognised and accredited undergraduate/entry level nursing or midwifery qualification for example: Diploma of Enrolled Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery or Bachelor of Nursing/Midwifery.

The scheme provides financial assistance in the form of a scholarship worth up to a total of $10,000 per year for three years full time study or $5,000 per year for up to six years part time study.

Go to the website for more information: http://www.rcna.org.au/scholarships/nahsssug ACADEMY OF DESIGN

YOUNG ENDEAVOUR YOUTH SCHEME

SETTING SAIL IN 2012

Australia's national sail training ship Young Endeavour is now accepting applications for youth to join eleven day voyages departing between January and June 2012. Young Australians aged 16 to 23 can apply for the ballot at www.young endeavour.gov.au until 30 September 2011. No sailing experience is required.

A voyage in Young Endeavour is an amazing experience and a unique opportunity for youth to develop teamwork and leadership skills through a world recognised organisation. The current ballot includes voyages along the eastern coast of Australia, which will be crewed by youth from around the country.

During each voyage youth crew learn the skills to successfully sail a square rigged ship. They climb the 30 metre mast, set and furl sails, and maintain a 24 hour watch on the bridge. They also learn to navigate, take the helm, keep lookout and help the chef in the ship’s galley. Once they have learned these skills, each youth crew will take command of Young Endeavour for 24hours, and on their last day at sea will host a local group of youth with special needs, sharing their new found knowledge and experiences.

18 year old Hannah Richards of Blackburn, Victoria completed a voyage from Hobart to Sydney in February, and says it was one of the best things she has ever done. “Young Endeavour pushes you outside your comfort zone. It challenges your expectations and teaches you about your own strengths," says Hannah. "I met new friends from all around Australia and now constantly recommend a voyage in Young Endeavour."

17 year old Errol Zanos travelled all the way from Wagait Beach in the Northern Territory to join the youth crew and sail Young Endeavour into Sydney in July. He applied after hearing about a mate’s amazing adventure, and says, "I will always remember climbing aloft at night and furling the sails. As well as learning how to sail a tall ship, my time aboard Young Endeavour has improved my teamwork skills and my self esteem."

Since 1988 the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme, in partnership with the Royal Australian Navy, has provided challenging training voyages for over 11,000 young Australians in the tall ship Young Endeavour. The specially designed program delivered aboard the ship increases the youth crew’s self awareness, develops teamwork and leadership skills, and fosters a strong sense of community spirit.

For more information please visit the website: www.youngendeavour.gov.au.

SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY

SCU HEAD-START PROGRAM FOR CURRENT YEAR 10 AND 11 STUDENTS

SCU Head-Start is an opportunity for Year 11 and 12 students to gain direct entry and advanced standing into a variety of courses offered at Southern Cross University.

Free from university fees, the program offers you the chance to gain a taste of university life, stimulate your interest in academic pursuits and enhance your educational performance and long term aspirations. The program has been designed for students who have the academic capability to succeed at university. Applicants will be selected on merit, based on their academic performance, a personal statement and the recommendation off their Principal.

Through SCU Head-Start you will have the choice to study one of two units; both units have been selected as they can be used as core units or elective units within a large number of courses offered by Southern Cross University. The options available for study in 2012 are Communication in Organisations and Human Physiology

The Communication in Organisations unit will be offered in Session 1 with orientation sessions for successful applicants commencing on 8 February. This unit has been approved as a University Developed Board Endorse Course (UDBEC). This means students will be able to study this unit as part of their HSC however; it will not contribute to a student’s ATAR.

The Human Physiology unit will be offered in Session 2, with orientation sessions for successful applicants commencing on 6 June. This unit did not receive Board of Studies endorsement due to the perceived overlap with the existing HSC courses of Biology and Chemistry. As a result, this unit will not contribute to a student’s HSC mark but we encourage students with an interest in pursuing further study in the science disciplines to take up this wonderful opportunity.

More information regarding this program can be found at www.scu.edu.au/headstart/.

Please see Mr Hall in the Careers Room for information on any of these issues or for any careers

concerns you may have

Careers News from St Joseph’s College, Banora Point Newsletter Issue 26 ~ 5 September 2011

Careers News

BOND UNIVERSITY

DISCOVER QUT DURING THE SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

High school students and their parents are encouraged to attend ‘Discover QUT’ to be held 27-29 September at all three QUT campuses. Facilities based at each campus will offer course and career presentations on their respective days.

Tuesday 27 September 9:00am to 3:00pm Gardens Point campus Register outside A Block For students interested in built engineering, business, law and justice, science and technology

Wednesday 28 September 9:00am to 3:00pm Kelvin Grove campus Register outside A Block For students interested in creative industries, education and health

Thursday 29 September 10:00 to 1:00pm Caboolture campus Register in the courtyard For students interested in business, creative industries, primary education and nursing EMAIL A STUDENT QUT’s email a student service allows prospective students to contact real university students. Visitors to the site can choose to email a student from a study area that matches their interests. In addition to these study areas, students can also email a regional student to find out more information about moving to Brisbane. Visit www.qut.edu.au/starthere YEAR 11 HIGH-ACHIEVERS’ EVENING

Tuesday 27 September 5:00 to 7:30pm Z Block, Level 3, Gardens Point campus

QUT’ high-achievers’ evening provides high-achieving Year 11 students and their parents with practical skills to assist with the senior year of school. Students will participate in a specially designed workshop on study skills and time management, and interact with current QUT academic merit scholars. Parents will have their own session on supporting their son or daughter through Year 12.

Students need to RSVP directly to Amelia Frances by Friday 16 September on a3.francis@qut.edu.au

NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY IN AUSTRALIA

Queensland University of Technology has invited the New York Film Academy to the “Sunshine State” of Australia to offer filmmaking programs. The one-year and short-term filmmaking programs will be hosted on QUT’s Brisbane campus.

Contact: Simon Hunter, Queensland University of Technology Campus, Creative Enterprise Centre, Telephone: (07) 3337 7888 Email: australia@nyfa.edu or Website: www.nyfa.edu/about/schools/australia.php BOND UNIVERSITY

BOND UNIVERSITY FILM AND TELEVISION AWARDS (BUFTA)

Year 11 and 12 students to submit their short films in this year’s BUFTA short film competition. Competition closes Friday 7 October and submissions can be made by students or by teachers on behalf of their students.

The BUFTA Entry form can be completed via mybufta.bond.edu.au. To view a quick tutorial on how to complete the entry forms, please go to the link vimeo.com/27518319

For further information and to keep up to date with BUFTA news, events, tips and tricks, ‘like’ us on facebook www.facebook.com/bufta or visit our website www.bond.edu.au/bufta HEADSTART DAY

Bond University’s Headstart Day event is the perfect opportunity for ambitious Year 10 students to experience university life. During this free event they will uncover possible careers, enjoy interactive and engaging activities, meet our academics and current students, and get orientated with Bond.

Date: Monday 17 October 2011 Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm Location: Bond University, Robina

The Grade 10 program is currently being finalised. There is an example of the Headstart Day at http://www.bond.edu.au/life-at-bond/experience-university-life/headstart-day/index.htm

For further information, visit http://www.bond. edu.au/life-at-bond/experience-university-life/headstart-day/index.htm or phone (07) 5595.1114.

Interested students wishing to attend need to register their interest with Mr Hall in the Careers Room.

AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (ACU)

EARLY ACHIEVERS’ PROGRAM

Do you: demonstrate leadership in your school or

workplace, coordinate a community initiative, volunteer in a local cultural, sporting or

religious group or provide care to someone in need?

ACU's Early Achievers' Program is an undergraduate entry program that recognises your potential to achieve great things. Apply now and you could receive an offer by 28 October.

Applications open 14 August - start gathering your required documentation now to submit with your application. Friday 14 October - EAP applications close. Go to the website for more information www.acu.edu.au/eap. GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY

CRIMINOLOGY ON THE GOLD COAST 2012

From 2012, Griffith's Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice will be taught at the Gold Coast campus. Previously only available at the Mt Gravatt, Brisbane campus, it’s the only Criminology degree in Queensland backed by verified world-standard research, and taught by one of Australia's leading Schools of Criminology.

Application will be through QTAC (code 232512) and places are limited. For further information visit griffith.edu.au/criminology or telephone (07) 3735 5637 TAFE NCI, KINGSCLIFF CAMPUS

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROGRAM 2012

Each year TAFE NCI offers a number of scholarships to eligible students to assist in their studies. A scholarship ensures an early position in one of our nationally accredited Diploma programs in 2012 in the three areas of Hospitality, Tourism and Events.

Application is available exclusively to Gold Coast and Northern NSW current Year 12 students and closes on 14 October 2011.

QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (QUT)

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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.

ADOLESCENT DRINKING BEHAVIOUR

Young people aged 16-24 are amongst the heaviest drinkers in Australian society. In NSW, 50% of males and 37% of females in this age group drink more than 2 standard drinks per day which is the low risk level recommended in the Australian Alcohol Guidelines. (NSW Population Health Survey 2009) Paul Dillon from Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (who is the keynote speaker at the north coast RRISK Seminars) said that many young people drink “to get out of it, to get wasted” and that “Australia is one of the few countries where binge drinking is acceptable”. Young people are less likely than adults to be concerned about the negative consequences of heavy drinking. They are more at risk than adults as they are physically andpsychologically immature, lack experience

risk e of th Choos nk respon lt task nd carers are often so concerned about the risks associated with illicit drug use that they forget that alcohol is the substance most likely to be the potential source of harm. Under age drinking is becoming an ever increasing concern. The earlier young people start drinking, the more likely they are to become high risk drinkers and experience alcohol related harm whilst they are young and in later life. Who supplies alcohol to young people? Parents are the most common suppliers of alcohol with 28% of males and 29.5% of females under the legal drinking age of 18 reporting that they obtained alcohol from their parents; 21.6% of males and 23.4% of females reporting that they obtained it from friends and 21% of males and 25% of females asked someone to buy it for them. (NSW School Students Health Behaviours, 2008) Parents and carers need to consider the

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Thursday 10 November 2011 Year 11 students attending RRISK Seminar, Tweed Heads Civic Centre

UNIFORM SHOP NEWS

UNIFORM FITTINGS The uniform fitting process has commenced for students currently in Year 6 and will take place as follows over the next fortnight:

Monday 5 to Thursday 8 September AND Monday 12 to Thursday 15 September

(3.00pm to 6.00pm) Ms Debra Dawson Uniform Shop Manager

THE GLOBAL EXPERIENCE – LIVE IT AT HOME

In January 2012, students from over 20 countries around the world will be arriving in Australia to study at local high schools for 5 or 10 months.

Opportunities exist for families to act as a host family, in a voluntary capacity. Hosting can be on

a temporary, short or long term basis. Host families help provide international students with

the chance to study and experience life in Australia. This is a great way to learn about

another country and culture, establish a lifelong link to a family in another country and contribute to

international goodwill.

If your family can offer a friendly, supportive and caring home environment, contact us today.

To learn more about this wonderful opportunity call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand

on 1300 135 331 or visit our website: http://studentexchange.org.au/host-a-student

Coles Sports for Schools Program

If you have started collecting coupons, the collection box

is in Student Reception.

There is a collection box in our Student Reception for dockets for the Woolworths’ Earn & Learn Program.

When: Sunday 18 September 2011

Where: 8 Pearl Street, Kingscliff

Time: 10:30am to 3:00pm  

Stalls Lots of Fun!!!!

Jubilee Entertainment Rides Cake Stall Plant Stall

Fairy Floss Stall ArtyPants Stall

Bottle Stall Hot Roast Beef Rolls & BBQ Stall

St A’s Canteen Goodies Stall Face Paint/Crazy Hair

Decorate a Cup Cake stall Chocolate Throw Stall

Sweets Stall Café 2 U - Coffee Van Stall

Fete Monster Raffle Mini Auction Stall

Book Stall Bubble Wands Stall

Enjo Stall And much much more!!!!

Ladies Night Out Ovarian Cancer Fundraiser

Salt Mantra, Kingscliff Friday 7 October 2011 at 7:00pm

Tickets are $65.00pp and can be purchased at Healthy Life Shop, Kingscliff Shopping Village

or by phoning Peta on 0407 673 701

Kirra SLSC Nippers Sign-On

Free Rashie (plus surprise gifts) to all members!

Sunday 11 September 11:00am to 1:00pm and 18 September 9:00am to 11:00am

at Oasis Pool, Club Banora

Open Day Kirra SLSC Saturday 25 September 9:00am to 12:00noon

Nippers Start Kirra SLSC Sunday 2 October at 8:45am

The collection box for competition Mastheads (as shown below)

is in the Library.