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Sunday 4 th Sunday of Advent (Year A) 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 2 nd & 4 th Sunday Kendall – 9.00am Mass (1 st Saturday month 10.00am Mass Comboyne) Telegraph Point – Thursday Night 6.00pm Beechwood – 9.30am 1 st & 3 rd Sunday Lake Cathie – Sunday 8.00am Laurieton – Saturday Vigil 5.30pm, Sunday – 7.30am See inside for a full listing of Christmas Mass times. What’s on Term 1, Week 1 - 2014 MONDAY, 27 th January (Day 1) - PUBLIC HOLIDAY TUESDAY, 28 th January (Day 2) - STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY Staff Mass 8.45am St Agnes’ Church WEDNESDAY, 29 th January (Day 3) - STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY THURSDAY, 30 th January (Day 4) - Year 7 & 11 Students commence FRIDAY, 31 st January (Day 5) - Year 8,9,10 & 12 Students commence High Achievers Assembly at 9.30am Year 7 Swimming Proficiency Test DATES TO REMEMBER: Monday 3 rd February 2014 Year 7 and new student photos Tuesday 4 th February 2014 Year 11 Information Night Tuesday 11 th February 2014 Swimming Carnival Wednesday 12 th February 2014 & Year 11 & 12 Drama On Stage excursion to Sydney Thursday 13 th February 2014 Friday 14 th February 2014 Year 9-12 Music Bravissimo concert at Glasshouse 19 th December 2013 Term 4, Week 11 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”

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Page 1: St Joesph's Regional College T4, Wk11 19/12/13

Sunday 4th Sunday of Advent (Year A)

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

See inside for a full listing of Christmas Mass tim es.

What’s on Term 1, Week 1 - 2014

MONDAY, 27th January (Day 1)

- PUBLIC HOLIDAY

TUESDAY, 28th January (Day 2)

- STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY Staff Mass 8.45am St Agnes’ Church

WEDNESDAY, 29th January (Day 3)

- STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

THURSDAY, 30th January (Day 4)

- Year 7 & 11 Students commence

FRIDAY, 31st January (Day 5)

- Year 8,9,10 & 12 Students commence High Achievers Assembly at 9.30am Year 7 Swimming Proficiency Test

DATES TO REMEMBER: Monday 3rd February 2014 Year 7 and new student photos Tuesday 4th February 2014 Year 11 Information Night Tuesday 11th February 2014 Swimming Carnival Wednesday 12th February 2014 & Year 11 & 12 Drama On Stage excursion to Sydney Thursday 13th February 2014 Friday 14th February 2014 Year 9-12 Music Bravissimo concert at Glasshouse

19th December 2013 Term 4, Week 11 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”

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NEW PROCEDURE FOR ISSUING REPORTSNEW PROCEDURE FOR ISSUING REPORTSNEW PROCEDURE FOR ISSUING REPORTSNEW PROCEDURE FOR ISSUING REPORTS

The new procedure for issuing reports requests that students share their results with their parents. Hence, report envelopes are to always be opened with parents present. Report envelopes will be issued to all students with the following message on the front and on the seal:

This report envelope is sealed and to be opened only by a Parent or Guardian.

In response to families not receiving reports and students opening the envelopes to find a slip stating the message below:

Your son / daughter has not received their report a s there is an outstanding balance on the School account.

It is my belief that students should not be opening Report envelopes and reading that accounts have not been paid. This is not fair to our students. This is a matter for the school and parents. If your child has received the above message, the College office is open on Friday 20th December til 10.30am and reopens on Tuesday, 28th January 2014 to finalise accounts.

COORDINATING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Christmas should be a lovely occasion for everyone. The Christmas spirit has inspired millions of people over the centuries from King Wenceslas giving alms in the 10th century to the spontaneous truce between the Germans and allied soldiers across Flanders trenches during World War 1. We believe as Christians that the Christ child is the son of God and our saviour. He came into our world over 2000 years ago, lived amongst us and brought a message of love for all, even our enemies. He also brought a message of forgiveness, kindness, hope, goodwill and peace. As Christians we are called to witness and proclaim Jesus Christ to the world in such a way that he is accepted and received. Pope Francis reminds us that this requires a new approach and attitude. We do not effectively preach the Gospel like soldiers conquering the enemy. Rather, we engage with others in a spirit of humility, of openness and respect. In the words of the Australian poet Kenneth Crotty: “Jesus has to be born afresh in every age”. It is our responsibility as Christians to make the spirit of God alive in our homes and families this Christmas. We can do this in a variety of ways. While giving gifts is an important expression of our love for others, it can be an empty, meaningless ritual done without a renewed commitment to witness the great values which Jesus taught us. Mr Jim O’Brien Coordinating Principal

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

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Firstly, I would like to congratulate all the award recipients for 2013. It was wonderful to see so many families in attendance at our end-of-year ceremonies. In this period of Advent we should give thanks for the gifts that God has bestowed on all of our community. In this spirit I would like to offer some reflections on the year that was 2013.

This year when we were encouraged to “Love Tenderly, Act Justly, Walk Humbly with our God” (Micha 6:8), our community experienced another enriching year in the Mission of Catholic Education in our region. In 2013 we welcomed new College Chaplain, Fr James Foster to the College. I would like to acknowledge Fr James’s valuable contribution to the liturgical and pastoral life of both staff and students. We look forward to working with Fr James next year in effecting the construction of the College Chapel and exploring the tremendous evangelical potential associated with the introduction of Youth Ministry classes next year. In addition, I would like to thank Fr Donnelly, Parish Priest and our St Agnes Parishioners for their ongoing financial support, stewardship and prayers for our College. For a Catholic College to be truly effective, it must live out Christ’s message each day by nurturing relationships. At St Joseph’s Regional College, this message is conveyed through the dedication and passion of its teaching and support staff. I have never been more impressed by such a dedicated and generous group of people. I would especially like to acknowledge the effective work done by the College’s Leaders of Learning and Pastoral Care, which combined with the support of our Leadership Team this year, has been outstanding. To Assistant Principal, Mrs Cath Eichmann , Leader of Evangelisation and Catechesis, Ms Nora Swain , Leader of Curriculum, Mr Ian Lutton , Leader of Administration, Mr Chris Kalchbauer and Leader of Pedagogy, Mr Chris Delaney , thank you for your tremendous service to the College this year. Additionally, I must give a special note of thanks to Coordinating Principal, Mr Jim O’Brien , Office Manager, Mrs Michelle Reynolds and Principal’s Assistant, Mrs Wendy Welsh for their loyalty and generous service shown to me in my first year as Principal of St Joseph’s Regional College. This year, St Joseph’s Regional College has been most ably led by our Captains, Andrew Newbound and Ashleigh Hales . They, along with College House Prefects have proven to be a formidable team of effective leaders. To our College SRC and Community Service Representatives, you too have done a great job in leading your respective year groups. Congratulations to all of these students. As Principal of St Joseph’s Regional College I am continually reminded and impressed by students who are readying themselves for life as “fully human adults” who have been endowed with the gift of freely seeking an understanding of truth in their future world. Our College Motto; “The Truth Will Set You Free,” resonates strongly in this regard. I am convinced and “hope-filled” by their capacity to see the face of Jesus in the faces of all people they meet each day, without prejudice toward others. Surely this lies at the heart of Jesus’ message of building God’s Kingdom on earth, in the here-and-now. This year, I have continually witnessed the generous spirit of St Joseph’s Regional College students and asked myself the question; why are these young people so ‘switched on’ to the needs of others compared to generations who have preceded them? It is my belief that a significant part of this is attributable to the relationship these young people and their families have established with the community of St Joseph’s Regional College. In 2014 St Joseph’s Regional College will have a Year 7 intake of 225, with a total student enrolment of 1050 students. Our student population is tracking to 1200 students by 2016. This growth will necessitate the completion of the College Hall, for which work will commence next year. In this very fruitful time in St Joseph’s Regional College’s history, we will continue to adapt, be courageous and explore new ways of becoming the “best possible Catholic College we can be” in delivering a quality holistic Catholic education to all students we welcome into our community.

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Congratulations 2013Award RecipientsCongratulations 2013Award RecipientsCongratulations 2013Award RecipientsCongratulations 2013Award Recipients

YEAR 10 1st PLACE

Karla Martin English Science Religious Education History Geography PD/H/PE Physical Activity & Sports Studies

Laura McMahon Physical Activity & Sports Studies Marine & Aqua Technology

Priyanka Schuetz English French

James Searle Geography Graphics Technology

Jayden Hunter Mathematics

Jaimie McNulty Food Technology

Michaela O'Donovan Visual Arts

Tennille Johnson Commerce

Kathleen Fingleton Drama

Phillip Nickl Information & Software Technology

Joel Moore Industrial Technology - Metal

Thomas Hooper Industrial Technology- Timber

Corben Rees Music

Alicia Myhill Textiles Technology

YEAR 9 1st PLACE

Mary Shelley Mathematics Religious Education History Geography Science

Allegra Trevanion English Commerce French

Daniel Middleton Science Industrial Technology – Metal Industrial Technology- Timber

Shannon Neville Textiles Technology Music

Lauren Bartie English

Taylee Eames Visual Arts

Luke Bowles Information and Software Technology

Sarah Deegenaars Food Technology

Alyssa-Clare Ellis Food Technology

Clinton Langford Marine & Aqua Technology

Natalie Cheers PD/H/PE

Natasha Woodbury Physical Activity & Sports Studies

Maddison Owen Drama

YEAR 7 1st PLACE

Emily Shelley Religious Education English History

Cody Cosgayon Technical Skills French

Elizabeth Pike Visual Arts Music

Hannah Garven Science PD/H/PE

Reuben Gammon Mathematics

Alisha Newbound Mathematics

Sarah Freeman Music

Lily Smith Science

EAR 8 1st PLACE

Gabrielle Moss Religious Education Mathematics Geography Textiles Technology

Courtney Newell Religious Education English PD/H/PE French

Naomi Langley Visual Arts

Grace Buttriss Drama

Lachlan Camilleri Enterprise

Jack Dennis Food Technology

Lachlan Smith Music

Grace Boorman Science

Lauren Heugh Technology

Rebecca Ashcroft Technical Skills

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Special Awards Special Awards Special Awards Special Awards

St Joseph’s Regional College Spirit Award (Catholic Men’s Club)

Year 7 Sarah Freeman & Hannah Garven

Year 8 Matthew Cramp & Fletcher Aldous

Year 9 Jarrod Stewart & Mary Shelley

Year 10 Zachary Parnell & Christa Morrow Speaking Award (Tallowood Boarding Lodge)

Year 7 Hannah Garven

Year 8 Lily Howard

Year 9 Matthew Le

Year 10 Jaimie McNulty

College Choir Award (Zonta Club of Port Macquarie Inc.) Karla Martin

College Band Award (Camden Haven Black Magic Band) Corben Rees

Extra-Curricular Music Award (Camden Haven Black Magic Band) Tahlia Rakete

Regional Arts Award (Port Macquarie Ironman Triathlon Committee) Jordan Denley

The Walter Dick Memorial Award for Craftsmanship (Mrs M Dick) Joel Moore

ADF Long Tan Leadership & Teamwork Award (Australian Defense Force) Kathleen Fingleton

Worner Family Trophy for Outstanding Contribution to School and Parish Communities and

Achievement in Religious Education Christa Morrow

Quiet Achiever (Sawyer Family) Laura McMahon & James Searle

St Agnes’ Parish Service Award Year 7 Dominic Byrne

Year 8 Hannah Morson Year 9 Gus McPhail Year 10 Courtney Figgins

Charles Sturt University Forward Moves Academic Encouragement Award Jaiden Bibby , Karla Martin, Darcy Howard & Tahlia Rakete Charles Sturt University Indigenous Student Services Academic Thomas Hooper

Dux 2013 Runner -up to Dux 2013

Year 7 Emily Shelley Cody Cosgayon

Year 8 Gabrielle Moss Courtney Newell

Year 9 Mary Shelley Lauren Bartie

Year 10 Karla Martin James Searle

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Outstanding Achievement Award To be a recipient of Outstanding Achievement Award students must have received the following:

6 or more Excellence and Application Awards in Years 7 & 8 5 or more Excellence and Application Awards in Years 9 & 10

Year 10 Year 9 Year 8 Tear 7 Karla Martin Lauren Bartie Victoria Abercromby Cody Cosgayon

Laura McMahon Ebony Burke Grace Boorman Sarah Freeman Alicia Myhill Daniel Middleton Matthew Cramp Reuben Gammon

Priyanka Schuetz Shannon Neville Gabrielle Moss Hannah Garven James Searle Mary Shelley Odessa Mullin Alisha Newbound

Allegra Trevanion Courtney Newell Elizabeth Pike Natasha Woodbury Georgia Williams Emily Shelley Lily Smith

Outstanding Application Award To be a recipient of Outstanding Application Award students must have received the following:

8 or more Application Awards in Years 7 & 8 7 or more Application Awards in Years 9 & 10

Year 10 Year 9 Year 8 Tear 7 Gessika Crowe Emma Carney Flynn Armstrong Ella Abi-Saab Tiffany Crowe Natalie Cheers Alexandra Avery Brittany Ackroyd William Farlow Joelle Doust Sophie Burley Tahlia Bell-Baker Carly Hooper Taylee Eames Lachlan Camilleri Isobella Bennett-Tonkin

Jayden Hunter Riley Eichmann Georgia Chaplin Tayla Cook Tennille Johnson Alyssa-Clare Ellis Bianca Cole Julia Cutajar

Kataryna Kafantaris Brooke Garland Jo Cutler Ky Eichmann Jaimie McNulty Brittany Goodsell Tatiana Gobius Adam Hurd Tahlia Rakete Ruby Hansen Brooke Hancey Rose Maloney Claire Rocuet Georgia Hinds Lauren Heugh Bailey Marshall Hannah Vogel Jessy Hughes Megan Heugh Lily Maruszak

Olivia Lawler Georgia Hickling Dylan Mason Kirra Trotman Tegan Holland Jazmine Miles Lily Howard Jesse Morgan Shenae Johnson Rylee Parry Chloe Litjens Eve Pollard Dylan Marchingo Abigail Ross Christopher Michell Lily Rumbelow Hannah Morson Michelle Shoobert Hannah Reynolds Jenna Stephenson Jessica Rogers Chloe Winn Alexander Ross Mackenzie Xerri Beth Sherratt Kaitlin Smith Ashleigh Turner Maddison Watts

NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION 2014 As our student intake increases at St Joseph’s Regional College, it has become evident that there is a need for the College to be more cost and environmentally efficient in the distribution of the newsletter. Therefore, from 2014 the College newsletter will be emailed to all families. We understand that for some families this is not always the most convenient way of receiving the newsletter, as such, hardcopies will be available for students to collect on Friday’s from the College canteen; it will also be available for viewing on the College website.

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UNIFORM 2014 REMINDERS As many students have outgrown their uniforms in 2013, I thought it an apt time to remind parents and students that our uniform requirements are clearly outlined on our College website. To avoid issues when school resumes in 2014 please note the following reminders:

School Shoes - Many parents will need to purchase new school shoes for their sons and daughters in January 2014. Please remember that the school requires these to be plain black, polishable lace-up ALL leather shoes. (No high tops, boots or ripple soles, skate type shoes or logos. No buckle shoes or open top shoes. Heels should not be more than 2.5cm.) Sport shoes must be proper sports shoes. School shoes are not to be worn as part of the sports uniform.

Girls Dress- The girls blue dress is no longer part of the College uniform and therefore all girls are to wear the skirt and blouse from Day 1 2014. Skirts MUST be KNEE-LENGTH.

Sports Shorts- Joprim has organised a new sport short which includes the letters SAPPS on the bottom of them. We are unsure of when these will be available but would ask that shorts ONLY be purchased from Joprim.

Piercing and Hair Styles and Colour- Some students choose to have piercings and variation to hair colour and styles in the holidays. A reminder that these must comply with school rules when students return in 2014. God Bless

Jim Dempsey Principal

Lions Youth of the Year Quest

Congratulations to Tayla Furey (Year 10), Eleanor Wright (Year 10), Le ilani Gobius (Year 11) and Sam Turner (Year 11) for their impressive participation in the Lions Youth of the Year Quest, held in Port Macquarie last Wednesday evening. With the judging panel consisting of Mr Patrick Lee (former school principal), Mrs Irene Brown (Manager, Country Energy) and Mrs Alison Massey (Regional Manager, ANZ ), each contestant was required to present a five minute speech on a topic of their choosing and then respond to two impromptu questions.

Whilst all four contestants performed admirably, Eleanor received the Lions Public Speaking Award, whilst Sam was pronounced the Port Macquarie Lions Youth of the Year. Sam will now proceed to the Regional Final, to be held in Taree in February.

A special thank you must be extended to Mr Robert Bruce (Lions Youth of the Year director) for his enthusiastic and generous mentoring of these four exceptional young people. Ms Brigitte Rieger Leader of English

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FROM THE LEADER OF CATECHESIS AND SCHOOL EVANGELISA TION Community Service As this week comes to a close, students will receive their reports and attend their awards ceremonies. At these house assemblies, many of our students will receive Community Service Awards. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of our students and their families for supporting our various charities throughout the year and being so generous with our recent Christmas Hamper appeal. Congratulations to all of our students receiving community service awards. It is very inspiring to see so many students who are so willing to give their time to assist others in the local community. Thank you Christmas Lights Pope Francis said, “Christmas lights reflect truth that Christ is the light of world.” The lights glowing on the Christmas tree in St Peter's Square, like Christmas lights everywhere, are reminders that Jesus is the light of the world, Pope Francis said. The Gospel story of Jesus' birth tells how the shepherds tending their flocks nearby were surrounded by a 'great light,' the Pope said. 'Today, too, Jesus continues to dispel the darkness of error and sin and brings humanity the joy of blazing divine light.' 'We should let ourselves be enveloped by the light of his truth so that the joy of the Gospel would fill the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus, he said. The tree, in every culture, is a symbol of life". A Christmas tree is a reminder that "the Lord comes to give us his life. Let us welcome him in our hearts and, in the glow of its light, let us bring him to the world." Nora Swain Leader of Catechesis and School Evangelisation

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ST AGNES’ CATHOLIC CHURCH ST AGNES’ CATHOLIC CHURCH ST AGNES’ CATHOLIC CHURCH ST AGNES’ CATHOLIC CHURCH CHRISTMAS 2013 MASS TIMESCHRISTMAS 2013 MASS TIMESCHRISTMAS 2013 MASS TIMESCHRISTMAS 2013 MASS TIMES

CHRISTMAS EVE

6.00pm: St Bernard’s, Pacific Highway, Telegraph Point. 5.45pm: Christmas Carols before Mass at St Paul’s High School. 6.00pm: St Paul’s High School Multipurpose Centre, Ocean Drive - Family Mass. 6.00pm: St Agnes’ Church, Hay Street, Port Macquarie. 8.30pm: St Agnes’ Church, Hay Street, Port Macquarie. Midnight: St Agnes’ Church, Hay Street, Port Macquarie - Music from 11.30pm.

CHRISTMAS DAY 7.00am: St Agnes’ Church, Hay Street, Port Macquarie. 8.00am: Star of the Sea Chapel, Ocean Drive, Lake Cathie. 8.15am: St Agnes’ Church, Hay Street, Port Macquarie. 9.30am: St Agnes’ Church, Hay Street, Port Macquarie. 9.30am: St Francis Chapel, Lochinvar Place, Port Macquarie.

PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO MASS ON CHRISTMAS NIG HT

Children attending Christmas Masses, particularly the Family Mass at St Paul’s High School, are encouraged to dress up as Christmas/Nativity characters.

RECONCILIATION The Parish Penitential Services will be held at:

St Agnes’ Church on Tuesday 17 December at 7.00pm. Star of the Sea, Lake Cathie on Wednesday 18 December at 6.00pm. St Bernard’s Telegraph Point on Thursday 19 December at 5.40pm.

The First Rite of Reconciliation will be held on the following dates and times in St Agnes’ Church: Date Time Friday 20 December 11.30am—12.00pm

Saturday 21 December 11.30am—12.30pm Tuesday 24 December 11.00am—12.00pm

OFFICE CLOSURES Parish Administration Office Close 1.00pm Tuesday 24 December 2013. Reopen 8.30am Thursday 2 January 2014. Diocesan Investment Fund Close 1.00pm Tuesday 24 December 2013. Reopen 9.00am Thursday 2 January 2014. Presbytery Office Close 12.00pm Tuesday 24 December 2013. Reopen 8.30am Friday 27 December 2013.

MacKillop Gift Shop Close 12.00pm Tuesday 24 December 2013. Reopen 10.00am Tuesday 7 January 2014.

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CAREERS Congratulations to all Year 12 on their final results for 2013. We will give specific details of these in the first newsletter in 2014.

Congratulations to all of the following students who were successful for early round university offers and scholarships, we would like to share with you their success. Early University Entry Offers: Congratulations to the following year 12 HSC students who have received an Early Entry offer to a participating university:

Southern Cross University Jessica Myers, Rhani Perkins, Tori Marr-Harris, Jac ob Corbet, Alana Macrow-Cain, James Allen & Callum Vogel.

Charles Sturt University Nathan Ross

University of Sydney Benen Livermore

University of New England/University of Sydney Pathway program Crystal Phillips

The University of Notre Dame Zachary Horne

Griffith University Adam Hancey

University of New England Benen Livermore, Anjelica Magbanua, Rhani Perkins & Cara Thorogood Scholarship Offers: Crystal Phillips who received the University of New England Vice Chancellor’s High Achievement Prize of $2000 and also the University of New England to University of Sydney Pathways Scholarship valued at $10,000.

Andrew Newbound who received the University of New South Wales High Achiever Scholarship valued at $4000 and is on a final shortlist for the prestigious University of NSW Co-op Scholarship.

Nathan Ross who was a recipient of the Hastings Education Fund’s scholarship awards.

Benen Livermore who received a University of Sydney E12 Early offer, including $5000 scholarship and ipad. Extra Congratulations: Nicole Williamson (Year 11) who won the Southern Cross University’s recent photo competition. Nicolewon an iPhone 5S! If you have any questions regarding your ATAR or University applications over the next month, email us over the holidays or inbox on the ‘sjrc port careers’ facebook page and we will respond as quickly as possible. We will post any information we receive onto the facebook page over the holidays.

Thank you for your support this year. We have had a busy, but very exciting year in the careers arena. All our best for a happy, safe and restful festive season.

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

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LIBRARY NEWS Like us on FaceBook – St Joseph’s Regional College Library. Follow us on Twitter – @sjrcexchange Karen Bale Teacher Librarian

LOST & FOUND

MATHS VAULT PROBLEMS Sally and Anne are in year 1 and are weighing themselves on some scales. Sally and Fred weigh a total of 59 kg when they stand on the scales together. Sally and Anne together weigh only 53 kg. Fred and Anne together weigh 62 kg. How much does Sally weigh? Last Week’s Answer: the product of the 5 integers i s zero. This week’s answer is on the last page.

THE ART DEPARTMENT NEEDS DONATIONS The Art department desperately need donations of the following items.

• old clean towels, • tea towels, • face washers • sheets etc • plastic bags • plastic containers such as icecream, yoghurt etc. (no glass), • old toothbrushes, • fabrics pieces,

Items that can be used to draw for still-life's such as vases, tea cups, fake plants and flowers etc etc we would like real plants for our verandah so any donations would also be appreciated in the new year.

LOST & FOUND- YEAR 12 GRADUATION

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

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

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SECONDHAND UNIFORM SHOP We urgently need your help! We need donations of second hand uniforms, especially:

Girls Skirts Grey Shorts White Blouses White Shirts Jumpers Sports Shorts Sports Shirts Boys Grey Socks Sports Socks

All sizes, especially small sizes. Items can be dropped into the front office. GIRLS BLUE TUNICS will no longer be part of the College uniform in 2014. If you wish to donate your blue tunics to the College we will be, in turn, donating them to a school in a developing country or an indigenous community in remote Australia.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Port Physie and Dance- For all ages - 3yrs to ladies classes 2014 Information Days is at Port Central - 9am to 4pm on Saturday 18th January 2014 and at Settlement City - 9am to 4pm, Saturday 25th January 2014 Classes resume week commencing 3rd February 2014 Cnr Acacia Ave & Karungi Cres Port Macquarie. Contact Donna on 0408 304 151 or Coralie on 6584 0350

For Information & Timetables email: [email protected] or www.portphysieanddance.com.au

Mid North Coast Girls Surfboard Riders- Registration for 2014 is on Sunday, 2nd February 2014 from 9.00am – 10.00am at Rainbow Beach, Bonny Hills. Competitions are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month. For further information visit our website http://www.mncgs.org.au/home.html or alternatively contact Robyn Wallace [email protected] or Jo Astorini [email protected]

Kids Bingo

When: Tuesday 7th 7 Tuesday 21st January

Time: 10am to 12pm

Cost: $5 per person includes lunch, drink and prizes, lots of fun

Please check website, www.pmyh.org.au and facebook , ‘port Macquarie youth hub’ for further activities

Maths Vault Answer - Sally weighs 25 kg