Sunday 29th in Ordinary Time Mass Times: St. Agnes’ Port Macquarie Our Lady of Lourdes Wauchope Saturday Vigil – 6.00pm Saturday Vigil – 6.00pm and Sunday 7.30am Sunday – 7.30am, 9.00am & 5.00pm Long Flat – 9.30am 2nd & 4th Sunday

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

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

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

What’s on Term 4, Week 7

MONDAY, 17th November (Day 1)

- Staff Briefing 8.30am Year 11 Power of Choice Workshops SAPSS Jazz Band in Performing Arts Centre 4.00-5.30pm Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.30pm

TUESDAY, 18th November (Day 2)

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

WEDNESDAY, 19th November (Day 3)

- House Staff Meetings 8.20am-8.45am Diocesan Surf Life Saving at Byron Bay Year 11 Legal & Commerce Court Investigation Excursion Senior Percussion Ensemble 1.05pm-1.45pm in PAC Homework Hub in Library till 3.15pm-4.30pm SAPSS Drumline 3.30pm-5.00pm

THURSDAY, 20th November (Day 4)

- Year 10 Reflection Day with Chris Doyle Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm

FRIDAY, 21st November (Day 5)

- Concert Band 7.45am-8.45am in PAC Year 7 2015 Orientation Day Diocesan Golf at Grafton Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.00pm

DATES TO REMEMBER

Tuesday 25th November HSC Business Studies Workshop at Coffs Harbour Wednesday 26th November Junior Sport Assembly & Presentation Friday 28th November Instrumental & Vocal Music Program Showcase in PAC Wednesday 3rd December – 12th December Year 11 Examinations Wednesday 3rd December – 9th December Year 7-10 Examinations Wednesday 10th December – 12th December Post Exam Student Free Days Monday 15th December Christmas Mass Wednesday 17th December Christmas Carols by Candlelight at St Paul’s High School Thursday 18th December Year 7-10 Major Award Ceremony & Distribution

of Reports Thursday 18th December Last Day Term 4

14th November 2014 Term 4, Week 6

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

www.sapss.nsw.edu.au

“The Truth will set you free”

22nd March February 2013

What’s on Week 9 Term 1 2013

P.O. Box 231 College Drive

PORT MACQUARIE 2444 Ph: 02 5525 4100

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

“The Truth will set you free”

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

COORDINATING PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

CELEBRATING AND KEEPING SAFE The first of our Year 12 Graduations was held at Panthers’ Auditorium last Saturday evening. Around 150 students graduated from Newman Senior Technical College. It was a fantastic evening enjoyed by the graduates, families and staff. This Friday MacKillop Senior College will host their Year 12 Graduation, followed by St Joseph’s Regional on Saturday evening. As Christmas draws closer and the school year comes to a close, there will be more celebrations. We want these to be fun occasions but we also want everyone to keep safe. There are a few key things which are worth remembering before hosting or attending a party:

it is an offence to provide alcohol to a person under 18 and hefty fines apply, up to $5,500.00;

if parents have concerns about their son or daughter attending a party, take the trouble to check it out and be prepared to say ‘NO’;

talk to teenagers about peer pressure, the dangers of drugs and the potentially harmful effects of alcohol and mixing the two;

ensure that teenagers are transported safely and avoid any opportunity for them to get into a car with a driver who has been drinking;

be especially careful around water. There are avoidable tragedies every year because young people engage in risky behaviour;

recent tragedies involving the deaths of young people who have experimented with illegal substances should be a wake-up call for anyone considering experimenting with substances;

plan your celebration and avoid having to walk home late at night. It is important to look after each other and avoid situations where you could be assaulted; and

never advertise a party on social media. These are just a couple of common sense precautions. Taking the effort to follow these can ensure that a fun time is had by all and tragedies are avoided. Mr Jim O’Brien Coordinating Principal

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE College Principal Award Recipients Congratulations to the following students whose efforts were rewarded with a College Principal’s Award at this week’s assembly.

Bradley Batty Kalisha Glover Dillon McNiff

William Bowden Keyarna Graham Ethan Morson

Bella Clark Kirra McIntyre Harrison Nyberg

Brooke Oakley

Canteen Helpers Dinner Last week, our Canteen volunteers attended our annual thank you dinner at The Point restaurant. Everyone had a wonderful evening with much conversation and good cheer. I would like to especially acknowledge our Canteen Manager, Mrs Joanne Farthing, her assistant Mrs Deanne Fyffe and our great Gap Year Trainees Aidan Faye and Jessica Myers. We also welcomed Teacher's Assistant Ms Donna Hamlin to the evening. Donna also celebrated her 40th birthday on the evening. Aside from her wonderful work assisting in the Senior Cafe, Donna does a wonderful job mentoring our trainees.

The Canteen volunteers are a great little community within St Joseph's Regional College. They make a significant difference to our bottom line and are appreciated as key part of our whole College community. If you are a supporter to the College and feel you could make a contribution in this area, please feel welcome to contact the College to speak to Joanne. Remembrance Day 2014

I commend to you Mr Sean Jennings report on the Remembrance Day ceremony

College Captain, Olivia Bentley, Vice Captains Eleanor Wright & Jayden Hunter and Flinders House Prefect Corben Rees gathered with fellow SAPSS representatives at the cenotaph on the Town Green to pause and reflect on the 96th anniversary of the day and time the guns fell silent on the western front.

The service, while honouring and remembering the many thousands who have lost lives and loved ones, was equally honouring the future as depicted in the wonderful address given by Erin Moss from Port Macquarie High School. This was visiblely represented by the many wreaths laid by school captains and representatives from the Hastings area.

It was a privilege to witness our College Leaders as true ambassadors of our College during the service

Sean Jennings Student Leaders Coordinator

Pictured: Eleanor Wright (College Vice Captain 2015) Olivia Bentley (College Captain 2015), Jayden Hunter (Vice College Captain 2015) and Corben Rees (House Prefect 2015)

Pictured: Julie Leahy, Irene Dowton, Marion Pallot, Kim Galloway, Michelle Cramp, Helen Anderson and Ann Barth

Subject and Excursion Fees

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

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

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

Families have now received their College accounts either via email or post. It would be very much appreciated if outstanding Library books are returned and accounts finalised by 14th November.

God Bless

Jim Dempsey College Principal

NEWS FROM OUR LEADER OF CATECHESIS AND EVANGELISATION Year 8 Reconciliation Fr James our College Chaplain is facilitating a reconciliation program over the next few weeks in our new College Chapel with the assistance of Stephanie Figgins our Youth Ministry Officer. There are two parts to the program. The first class is the preparation phase which explains to the students the concept of reconciliation, how it relates to the other sacraments within the Catholic tradition, what reconciliation means, and how Catholic and non-Catholic students can enter into a period of reflection. In the second phase students can participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation or ask for a blessing or offer a prayer. We are so pleased to have this sacred space so students can have a space to reflect, pray and contemplate their relationship with Jesus Christ. Festa Christi This week, the following students represented our College community at Festa Christi, a Diocesan gathering to explore and celebrate their faith: Bella Clark, Levi Brett, Jye Davidson, Taine Hunt, Daniel Slater, Harrison Grove, Kera Coyne, Romeka Barkley, Julia Cutajar, Maddison Watton, Isaac Sanderson, Teegan Keesing, Emily Shelley, Hannah King. Mrs Helen Gilbert, Zac Parnell and Christa Morrow as group leaders accompanied the students to Coffs Harbour.

The students were involved in a variety of activities and had the opportunity to meet students from the other secondary schools in our diocese. Students were involved in planning and preparing a closing liturgy. The theme of the gathering was, “Blessed are the poor in Spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” The students were challenged to find ways they can be disciples in the community and to remain courageous. The students were wonderful ambassadors for our school community.

Nora Swain Leader of Catechesis and Evangelisation

EXAM TIMETABLES

INDIVIDUAL TIMETABLES WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS IN PC NEXT WEEK

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

INDIVIDUAL TIMETABLES WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS IN PC NEXT WEEK

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

MORNING

START 8.55 am

AFTERNOON

START 1.20 pm

WEDNESDAY Day 3

Dec 3rd

Standard English - Speeches Advanced English – Speeches

Rooms: SS1, SS2, SS3

Standard English - Speeches Advanced English – Speeches

Rooms: SS1, SS2, SS3

THURSDAY Day 4

Dec 4th

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

PDHPE (1.5hr) Room: F5

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

Engineering Studies (1.5hr) – Speech Room: T3

FRIDAY Day 5

Dec 5th

Chemistry (1hr) Prac Exam Room: SS5

Business Studies (1.5hr) Room: SS1

Drama (3hrs) Room: PAC/C5

Visual Arts – Speech (1.5hr) Room: SS3

MONDAY Day 6

Dec 8th

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

Ancient History (1.5hr) Room: SS1

TUESDAY Day 7

Dec 9th

Legal Studies (1.5hr) Room: SS1

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

WEDNESDAY Day 8

Dec 10th

HALL

Biology – (1hr) Prac Exam Room: SS7

History Extension (1 hr) Room: SS1

THURSDAY Day 9

Dec 11th

HALL

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

Textiles – speeches Room: T3 (BSh)

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

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

FRIDAY Day 10

Dec 12th

HALL

Hospitality (1hr) Room: SS1 (LV)

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

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

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE

Departing Students

We are currently in the process of classroom planning for 2015, if you are NOT intending to return to St Joseph’s Regional College in 2015 we ask that you contact Michelle Reynolds in the College office as soon as possible.

CURRICULUM NEWS

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

ENGLISH NEWS

Apex Public Speaking Combined High Schools

Congratulations to Katelin Nickle who came away with 1st place while competing in the Apex Public Speaking Combined High Schools competition on Wednesday night held at Wauchope RSL. Each student had to give a five minute speech on any topic of their choice. Katelin choose ancient Egypt and projects of the Pharaoh’s.

The apex shield will now be on display in the College office foyer for the next 12 months. Well done, Katelin.

Attention Year 10 students and parents

THE FACTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ‘WRITING RIGHT’

Students will do 12-14 units in the Preliminary Course and 10-12 in the HSC. The only subject that does not require writing tasks is Maths.

English is not the only subject that requires essays.

Practical subjects and science based courses still require written responses. They may not be essays, but they will require STRUCTURED written responses, often extended.

Example - PDHPE has a minimum 12 essays. These are assessment tasks only and this DOES NOT include class tasks, drafts, sample answers. To do well in the HSC, a realistic figure of written responses to be completed would be approximately 80-100. This is for one subject only

75% of HSC exams will be writing 3-4 essays, which include 3-4 pages each.

95% of your tasks will require structured written responses.

Whilst most students choose to drop a course in Year 12, this does not mean written responses/tasks will ‘drop’. On the contrary, they will increase as you prepare responses for your teacher to mark and check.

THE BOTTOM LINE: LEARNING HOW TO PREPARE AND WRITE ‘RIGHT’ IS THE KEY TO ACHIEVING YOUR BEST IN THE HSC.

When: Every MONDAY, Where: GL8

When: Lunch time

What: Learn how to prepare written responses for ALL subjects.

Brigitte Reiger Leader of English

MATHEMATICS NEWS We were very proud to be able to present certificates at Assembly, to the students listed below, for outstanding achievements in Mathematics competitions. The competitions allow students to test their skills and understanding. Similar to playing elite sport or performing at Eisteddfods it allows them to gauge performance on a larger scale and can also further develop these skills. The students who participated in these competitions have a real ability in Maths and we hope that they continue to strive to develop that talent as they would any special quality they enjoy. Special mention must go to Tahlee Dose, Shan-Del Studders, Rueben Gammon, Fynn Marshall. Eric Hammer, Corben Rees for their outstanding achievements. I would also like to take this opportunity to recognise the time and effort our committed staff invests on behalf of the College. Finally, all students should now have their exam notifications. We encourage them to be proactive in their preparations to give best opportunity to achieve a personal best. Results 1. 2014 Education Perfect Maths Championships Tahlee Dose-Credit Award. Placed in top 20% of the 20000 competitors from around the world. 2. Mathematics Challenge for Young Australians (MCYA) Eight of our talented year 8 mathematics students participated. Proficiency Awards-Michelle Shoobert, Dylan Mason, Matthew Hughes, Hannah Garvin and Dominic Byrne Credit Award -Alisha Newbound, Jess Morgan and Rueben Gammon 3. Australian Mathematics Competition 2014

172 students from St Joseph’s Regional College participated.

Results: 2 High Distinction, 3 Distinction, 53 Credit and 70 Proficiency certificates.

The top performers in each Year:

Year7: Shan-Del Studders (Distinction; Top 14%); Kalisha Glover (Credit)

Year8: Rueben Gammon (High Distinction Top 1%); Alisha Newbound (Credit)

Year9: Fynn Marshall (Distinction Top 8%) Prudence Award Joel Carter and Liam Galloway (Credit)

Year10: Eric Hammer (High Distinction Top 1%); Adam Wall (Credit)

Year11: Corben Rees (Distinction Top 14%); Karla Martin (Credit) Gerard Toohey on behalf of the Maths team Leader of Mathematics

TECHNOLOGY NEWS

ATTENTION CURRENT YEAR 9 - YEAR 10 TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS FOR 2015

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

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

This week's tip

Engage your children in conversation about what they do on their iPad or laptop and in their digital world. Become informed. The best way to make technology a healthy and positive part of family life is actually to embrace it, educate yourself about it and go hands-on with new devices, apps, social networks and services wherever possible. Not only does the practice allow you to make better, more informed decisions –- it also provides shared activities and interests for adults and kids to bond over, and equips you to have the healthy, open and honest dialogue that’s vital to restoring peace to the household and helping kids stay safe and behave appropriately online.

Barry Watson Leader of Learning Technologies

SCIENCE NEWS

CREATIVE ARTS NEWS MUSIC NOTES

There will be a concert on Friday, 28th November at 7.00pm for all parents, families and friends of all the music students. This is to showcase the Instrumental and Vocal Music Program. All the school bands will be playing as well as some individual students.

Sharon Green - Instrumental Music Coordinator

LIBRARY Term 4 Competition: This will be something completely different! Go to this website to explore…. https://www.smore.com/fgegx-green-sock. Looking forward to some amazing entries this term. November is Picture Book Month November is celebrated annually in Library land as being “Picture Book Month”. Some may question why a secondary school library has Picture Books amongst its collection. I love this quote from the official Picture Book Month website (www.picturebookmonth.com) because I think it encapsulates so much about the never-ending debate about print vs non-print.

In this digital age where people are predicting the coming death of print books, picture books (the print kind) need love. And the world needs picture books. There’s nothing like the physical page turn of a beautifully crafted picture book.

So please consider a Picture Book amongst your November reads, and savour the ‘beautiful craft’ that has produced it. Years 7-10 Students in Years 7-10 are encouraged to start collecting their text and Library books together in readiness for a quick return after the exams in Weeks 9 and 10. There will be several opportunities for students to return books, such as Library staff visiting PC rooms with a trolley, and Library staff with a trolley being available in the Lockers area at certain times. However, ultimately it is the responsibility of every student to return their books in good condition. We are looking forward to a seamless end-of-year textbook return period. Please note the following key dates; 5th December – Year 10 books due back by 3.15pm. 9th December – Years 7-9 books due back by 3.15pm. Sign-out Procedure If a student departs the College, they must collect a sign-out sheet from the College office. One requirement of every student is that they return all textbooks and Library books to the Library, and it is the student’s responsibility to check classroom cupboards, not the teachers, or Library staff. Many thanks to all those who complete this requirement promptly. Like us on FaceBook – St Joseph’s Regional College Library. Follow us on Twitter – @sjrcexchange Karen Bale Teacher Librarian

CAREERS

Defence Force Recruiting

Representatives from Australian Defence Force Recruiting gave a presentation to interested students. Details about specific jobs requirements and opportunities were delivered to those attending.

Work Experience

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

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

Login: stjosephrc Password: giant28

Career Interviews- Students can make appointments to see Mrs Tinsey in the Study Centre or Mrs Bale in the Library. Personal Career Emails- Parents of Years 10, 11 and 12 will be included in our regular weekly Careers newsletter which are emailed out. Please make sure you register your preferred email address as a point of contact with the College office if you haven’t already done so.

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

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

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

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

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

CANTEEN NEWS

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

Term 4, Week 7 Monday Help Please Tuesday Help Please Wednesday Help Please Thursday Help Please Friday Michelle Cramp

LOST PROPERTY

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

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

Currently we have a large amount of unclaimed lost property. There is also a number of unnamed jumpers, joggers, hats and sports shirts.

Students and parents are encouraged to see Mrs Avery.

SECONDHAND UNIFORM SHOP

MATHS VAULT The larger of two consecutive odd integers is three times the smaller. What is their sum? Last Week’s Answer: 8 Mr Bruce Smith Leader of Pastoral Care

St Joseph’s Regional College Second-hand Uniform Shop

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

Tuesday from 2.45pm – 3.45pm

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

DONATIONS WELCOME

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

HOMEWORK HUB

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

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

The Homework Hub is for people who are "getting things done".

Just a reminder that the homework hub is only for homework or study. The homework hub is not a place for students to socialise, wait for buses or play with iPads. Students not involved in productive school work will be asked to leave the homework hub.

Mr Ian Lutton Leader of Curriculum

ATTENDANCE REMINDER A reminder to all parents, notes must be in within 7 days of your child's absence or the absence will be reported on your child's report as UNEXPLAINED. Students who have more than 15 days leave in a year must have supporting documentation from a doctor or make written application to the Assistant Principal. This may also require an interview with the Principal or Assistant Principal. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PARENTS / GUARDIANS EXPLANATION FOR PUPIL’S ABSENCE

PUPIL’S FULL NAME _____________________________________Year__________ PC ________

DATE(S) OF ABSENCE _________________________________________________________

REASON FOR ABSENCE ________________________________________________________

PARENT / GUARDIAN SIGNATURE ________________________________ DATE __________

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

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PARENTS / GUARDIANS EXPLANATION FOR PUPIL’S ABSENCE

PUPIL’S FULL NAME _____________________________________Year__________ PC ________

DATE(S) OF ABSENCE _________________________________________________________

REASON FOR ABSENCE ________________________________________________________

PARENT / GUARDIAN SIGNATURE ________________________________ DATE __________

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

SCHOOL YEARBOOK Once again this year we are compiling a Yearbook for St Agnes’ Parish Secondary Schools. This family of schools incorporates St Paul’s High School, St Joseph’s Regional College, MacKillop Senior College and Newman Senior Technical College. Again this year, the yearbook will be in full colour. We are inviting the parents of our students who wish to advertise in this Yearbook or to sponsor a page, to complete the form below and return it with a cheque made payable to MACKILLOP SENIOR COLLEGE to the College office of your choice, by Friday 14th November. Please include business card or relevant artwork or email information to pmmac@lism.catholic.edu.au .

I/We would like to advertise and/or sponsor a page in the 2014 School Yearbook. CONTACT NAME:_____________________________________________________________ BUSINESS NAME: ____________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________ PHONE:___________________________________________ EMAIL: __________________________________________________________________________ The options and prices for this year are as follows: 1. STANDARD BUSINESS CARD (incl GST) $50 2. ENLARGED ADVERTISEMENT (19cm x 5.5cm)(incl GST) $85 3. HALF-A-PAGE ADVERTISEMENT (incl GST) $250 4. FULL PAGE ADVERTISEMENT (incl GST) $500 5. FULL PAGE COLOUR ADVERTISEMENT (on inside cover) (incl GST) $600

Donations of any amount are also gratefully accepted.

Please return this page with payment to MacKillop Senior College, PO Box 5724, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 Or Please debit my credit card for $__________ and I will email the artwork to MacKillop pmmac@lism.catholic.edu.au Card Number _______________________________ Expiry Date___________ Signed: ____________________________

COMMUNITY NEWS

BACK TO BEL CANTO WHEN: Thursday 4th December at 6:30 pm

WHERE: In the Tacking Point PS hall

WHY: Because it’s time! And, because we know choirs are fabulous and choir members are very special human beings.

TPPS’s elite children’s choir, Bel Canto, has now been in existence for 12 years and we think that’s absolutely fantastic! So, we want all past members to come along to help us celebrate. If you have ever been a member of this terrific choir please come along and join in the fun. We would love items and/or verbal tributes from past members - and we might even get you to help us with some presentations for the existing members.

As this is a busy time of year it won’t be a late night. Kindly RSVP so we can have enough chairs out

and perhaps even give you a job to do.

RSVP with “YES I’M COMING” to Robyn Ryan 0407 007 993 or robmusic44@gmail.com

ITEMS / TRIBUTES If you would like to speak or perform a solo item or a group item kindly RSVP to Kath Peck - kathpeck@bigpond.net.au

Camden Haven Triathlon

Festival

22nd-23rd of November

Junior races to suit all

ages and abilities

From 1pm Saturday along

with an ocean swim

and senior/teams sprint

triathlon on Sunday

morning

For more information and

entry forms visit

www.portmactriclub.com.au

Joey’s Primary Bago Family Fun Day

– Helpers Needed

The support of St Joseph’s Regional School students would be most appreciated at the St Joseph’s Primary annual Bago Family Fun Day. This year’s family fun day will again be held at the Bago Vineyards on Sunday the 23rd November. We are in need of high school students to volunteer on the Kids Corner stalls, which include cake decorating, slushies, lucky dips, hair spraying and temporary tattoos. Any student available to assist between 11:00am and 3:00pm on Sunday the 23rd November, please email Julie Preston jpreston@lism.catholic.edu.au. All student volunteers will receive a certificate of community service recognition for their contributions in making the day most enjoyable for our Joey’s kids.

Term 4 Week 7 Thur 20th Nov Diocesan SLS - Byron Bay (DB)

Fri 21st Nov Diocesan Golf - Grafton (ARy)

Week 8 Wed 26th Nov 7-11 Sports Awards Assembly

YEAR 8 SPORT ELECTIVE CHOICES In weeks 9, 10 and 11 year 8 are doing elective sport. The choices available are in the table below. There is no cost for any sport as it is included in your yearly sport fee. Choices will be made during sport in week 8, which is your boardgame assessment. It is first in best dressed. Once the sport is full the program will not allow anyone else to select that sport.

Sport No. Venue Teacher Bus

Basketball 26 School Courts Mr. Berry n/a

Beach Games 26 Oxley Beach Mr. Ryan 1

Beach Walking 26 Various Mrs. Hill 1

Fitness Trail 26 Port Macq Mr. Toohey 1

Footbag & Other Games 26 Oval AB/RB n/a

Indoor Games 26 Hall Mr. Walsh n/a

Table Tennis 26 Hall Upstairs Mr. O'Mullane n/a

Tennis 26 Westport Mr. Pares 2

PDHPE - YEAR 12 HSC COMMUNITY AND FAMILY STUDIES – TERM 4 2014

Year 12 HSC Community and Family Studies (CAFS) students are undertaking an Independent Research Project for their first assessment task. Projects are based on current social topics and selected by the individual student. The HSC students are required to gain data from groups of people that are relevant to their topic. Students attending St Joseph’s Regional College may be asked to voluntarily complete anonymous surveys or questionnaires in regards to opinions and experiences. All topics have been approved by the CAFS teachers involved. If you have any concerns or don’t wish your child to participate, please don’t hesitate to contact the school on the following email /phone number. ltinsey@lism.catholic.edu.au or kcroft@lism.catholic.edu.au College Phone: 55254100 Leanne Tinsey and Kellie Croft (2014/15 HSC CAFS teachers)

SPORT

SPORT

TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE

LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM THE REGIONAL VISIT

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

TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM

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

STUDENT SUCCESS

Congratulations to Hannah Vogel on achieved her 2nd Dan black belt in Tae Kwon Do on Saturday, 1st Nov at Jayu Martial Arts.