Sunday 4th week of Easter 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 2, Week 3

MONDAY, 12th May (Day 1)

- Staff Briefing 8.30am SAPSS Jazz Band in Performing Arts Centre 4.30pm-6.00pm Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.30pm

TUESDAY, 13th May (Day 2)

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

WEDNESDAY, 14th May (Day 3)

- NAPLAN House Staff Meetings 8.20am-8.45am Second Round NSW JCL Chess Competition in Library Dramarama in PAC 3.30pm 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, 15th May (Day 4)

- NAPLAN The Laramie Project HSC Text excursion to Parramatta Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm

FRIDAY, 16th May (Day 5)

- Concert Band 7.45am-8.45am in PAC Year 12 Award Ceremony in PAC 9.00am Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.00pm

DATES TO REMEMBER: Monday 19th – 29th May Year 11 Examinations Monday 19th May Year 8 Mass Monday 19th May Year 10 Rotary Speaker Michael Crossland in PAC Tuesday 20th May Year 7 Drumbeat in PAC Tuesday 20th May U/14’s Cochrane Cup Rugby League Thursday 22nd May Yr 7 Boys/Girls and Yr 9 Immunisation Day Boys in F5 Thursday 22nd May Diocesan Cross Country Friday 23rd May Year 11 Biology Field Trip to Shelley Beach Wednesday 21st – Friday 23rd May Year 12 Retreat

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9th May 2014 Term 2, Week 2 P.O. Box 231, College Drive PORT MACQUARIE 2444

Ph: 02 5525 4100 Fax: 02 5525 4199 www.sapss.nsw.edu.au

“The Truth will set you free”

COORDINATING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY Sunday, 11th May is Mother’s Day. It is a day set aside to celebrate motherhood and for us to remember and show our appreciation to mothers. Some within our community see the day as just another commercial opportunity for businesses to increase sales and profits. It is certainly a busy time for florists and some retailers. Be that as it may, we can show our appreciation to mothers and mother figures without spending a lot of money. Some simple suggestions include making your own card, baking a cake for your mother, planning an outing you know she will enjoy or cooking breakfast or another meal for her. The following is a prayer for mothers written by Bishop Kevin Manning from Parramatta Diocese. “We thank you, O Lord, for the gift of Motherhood. May those blessed with children be granted the gift of courage, perseverance and good health. May they face each new day with faith and hope in your abiding love. May all families enjoy the strength of your love and the priceless gift of peace. Amen.” My very best wishes to all mothers on their special day. Mr Jim O’Brien Coordinating Principal

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Principal Awards Congratulations to the following students who were presented with a College Principal Award at the College assembly on Wednesday.

Macy Anderson Cameron Cutler Lily Maruszak x2 Dylan Orchard Hayden Bailey Jack Dennis Jessica Mason Eloise Pepper

Amity Bird Leonard Dowton Jaye McKittrick Eve Pollard Jade Blyth Jack Ellis x 2 Kate Morgan-Floyd Billy-Jack Rhodes

Luke Bowles Riley Fairhurst Ethan Morson Michaela Rogencamp Melinda Burke Justine Foreman Sophie Myhill Isaac Sanderson Lewis Callinan Natasha Harris Cassidy New Jessica Shirt

Hayley Coenraad Hannah King Jacob New Emma Waters Christopher Crowe Conor Marshall Harrison Nyberg Emilee Zerafa

Year 7 Information Evening On Monday evening, St Joseph’s Regional College welcomed families to our Year 7 (2015) Information Evening. I would like to thank all staff who attended on the evening for their tremendous efforts in promoting the College. Also a special thank you to students who volunteered their time to play music, prepare and serve hors d’oeuvres, deliver speeches and conduct tours of the College. Many parents of prospective students commented on the well-mannered and highly engaged students here at the College. They were great ambassadors for the College. Fee Reminder Finally, thank you for the prompt way the good majority of families have responded to paying the College Statement of fees. These funds assist the College considerably in delivering a first class education to your sons and daughters. As you are aware, Term 2 marks the examination and reporting cycle at St Joseph’s Regional College. In this context I am aware that it is College policy not to distribute reports to families with outstanding accounts. As it is early in the term, I would ask that all accounts are paid on time so as to avoid any embarrassing moments. In addition, I would also encourage families who may have difficulties in meeting accounts to contact me to discuss alternative arrangements. Hopefully, following this process will ensure that all students receive their school reports on the designated distribution date. Reports will be distributed in Week 1 of Term 3 on the 18th July. The procedure for issuing reports requests that students share their results with their parents. Hence, 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. I would also like to inform families who pay their account by BPay, that the College is unable to allocate your payment to a particular item. Our data system will only tag the oldest outstanding amount. If you would like a particular item paid, cheque or cash paid via the College front office is the best option in this case. Finally, I would like to acknowledge the genuine sacrifices that all families make to send your sons and daughters to St Joseph’s Regional College. It is, indeed, a tremendous College and your financial contributions ultimately ensure that we can offer the best education outcomes for them. God Bless

Jim Dempsey College Principal

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS MESSAGE Cyber Safety On Wednesday, Senior Constable Steven Jeffery visited the College to speak to our students about the importance of Cyber Safety. Each Year Group had age appropriate discussions around educating young people on the legal and social ramifications of social media. Senior Constable Jeffery message relayed how important it is for young people to be aware of their actions and how social media certainly does have an effect on future careers. He also spoke about how these incidences can affect the mental health of young people and the effects to their families. Further visits will be arranged for later in the year to continue building on this day. For more information on cyber safety go to http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/ Cath Eichmann Assistant Principal

FROM OUR LEADER OF CATECHESIS AND EVANGELISATION

Caritas- Project Compassion Project Compassion is how Caritas is able to raise funds for the wide range of development projects in Australia and around the world. These projects empower individuals and communities. It is an opportunity to bringing thousands of Australians in solidarity with the world's poor to help end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity. Project Compassion 2014 carries Jesus’ commitment for all for a life of abundance: “I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full.” When reflecting on this verse, Pope Francis said: “Men and women of all times and all places desire a full and beautiful life... a life that is not threatened by death but that can mature and grow to its fullness.”

St Joseph’s Regional College Community should be very proud in the variety of activities they plan, organised and participated in to raise close to $6000. This is a true reflection of our College theme ‘Witness’. It is through our actions we live out the gospel message.

Year 8 Mass Parents are invited to attend our Year 8 Liturgy on Monday, May 19th at St Agnes Parish Church 9:30am Year 11 Street Retreat Year 11 students and their parents are reminded that expressions of interest for the annual Street Retreat to Brisbane need to be submitted to Ms Swain by the end of next week. This reminder may spark a conversation and further consideration of this wonderful opportunity. Ms Nora Swain Leader of Catechesis and Evangelisation

YEARS 7, 8 and 9 IMMUNISATION DAY North Coast Area Health Service is holding an Immunisation Day at St. Joseph’s Regional College on Thursday, 22nd May. Details as follows: Year 7 All Students 1. Gardasil (HPV) - Dose 2 2. Varicella (Chicken Pox) plus any catch-up of Boostrix (diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) Year 9 Boys only: Gardasil (HPV) Dose 2

A record of vaccination will be kept by the Area Health service and a copy will be provided to the vaccinated student for their records.

Please understand that if you do not have your child immunised in the Year (eg. Year 7 - 9) that is offered by North Coast Public Area Health, you can then access this vaccine at a later stage at your General Practitioner. The cost of the vaccine however will not be covered by this program.

Parents/guardians who wish to withdraw their consent for any reason may do so by collecting the form from the College office. Any questions or concerns regarding the vaccinations can be addressed by calling Bernadette Williams at the Public Health Unit on 6620 7503.

Chris Kalchbauer Leader of Administration

NO VACCINATIONS WILL BE ADMINISTERED TO STUDENTS WITHOUT A SIGNED CONSENT FORM, VERBAL CONSENT IS NOT SUFFICIENT

N.B Only students who did not receive Dose 1 will need to bring their signed consent forms on the day of immunisation. Area Health have students forms from Dose 1.

NAPLAN 13th – 15th May 2014 The NAPLAN tests will be conducted from 13th - 15th May 2014, for Year 7 and 9 students.

TUESDAY 13 MAY WEDNESDAY 14 MAY THURSDAY 15 MAY Language Conventions (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Writing

Reading Numeracy (Number, Algebra, function and pattern; Chance and data; Measurement and Space)

What students need to bring: • 2B pencil, Sharpener, Eraser and Calculator on Thursday for the numeracy test.

Additional information can be found at www.nap.edu.au/NAPLAN/Parent_Carer_support/index.html.

The following videos, produced by ACARA, are designed help parents in their understanding of NAPLAN: What is it? How can the data be used to support young people's learning? What can parents do? The videos feature parents from all three school sectors, including the NSW Council of Catholic School Parents' Danielle Cronin. We encourage you to use one or more of the videos in the lead up to NAPLAN 2014, for example: · Staff days and staff meetings · Lunchtime learning sessions · Information sessions with parents or staff · A link in school newsletter or forward this message on to parents What is NAPLAN? NAPLAN is an annual assessment of literacy and numeracy for Australian students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. It has been part of the school calendar since 2008 and is used by governments, education authorities and schools to determine whether young Australians are meeting important educational goals in literacy and numeracy. Do I Need to Prepare for NAPLAN: Parents and grandparents discuss their perspectives on what to do, and what not to do, to help children prepare for NAPLAN. Why is NAPLAN Valuable? NAPLAN data is a conversation starter. It is an important tool to encourage discussion about student progress in the fundamentally important areas of literacy and numeracy. Let's Talk About Criticisms of NAPLAN: Parent group representatives tackle some of the criticisms of NAPLAN. Hear from the Australian Parents Council, Council of State School Organisations and Council of Catholic School Parents. View all videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7WrHp7_iueHgQlABVWm64tZLjb0w9x3 Janine Handley Leader of Learning Enrichment

CREATIVE ARTS NEWS Our senior drama students travelled to Parramatta to see a HSC text performance 'Parramatta Girls' by Alana Valentine. Eight former inmates return to the notorious Parramatta Girls Detention Centre for a reunion forty years later. For some it’s a way to find healing, for others it’s a way to dispel the ghosts, for all of them it is a way to share the pain. This vibrant, confronting and often very funny play explores the defiance, endurance and psychological legacy of being branded a home girl. Interspersed with songs, and storytelling this is a tribute to the mischief and humour in the face of hardship suffered by countless girls, forgotten Australians who were victims of this harsh juvenile detention centre. Award-winning playwright Alana Valentine has woven together the true stories of women who were once Parramatta Girls into a masterful tribute to their courage, humour, strength and optimism. Under the direction of Tanya Goldberg, eight extraordinary actresses bring this powerful work to audiences in Parramatta as part of the anniversary that marks 40 years since the closure of the institution. Claudette Stace Leader of Creative Arts

Wauchope Rotary- 2014 Homestay Expression of Interest

Wauchope Rotary will host a group of 30 American students from South Carolina aged between 14-18years, boys and girls along with 3 leaders (teachers). Students will be here from Thursday, 19th June to Saturday, 21st June 2014. The overview of past visits is: Thursday, 19th June Students arrive mid to late afternoon and are collected by hosting families to

spend the night settling in and getting to know each other. Friday, 20th June The 30 students will spend the day with Rotarians participating in arranged

activities. That evening Rotary will host a function for all visiting students and hosting families.

Saturday, 21st June Students depart Port Macquarie. This short exchange has in past year set up lifelong friendships. The program is conducted through Contiki and while there are not many rules one is that we must have 2 students hosted together for safety reasons. The visits work best when the students are billeted with similar aged people. To register your expression of interest please contact Raelene Monkley on: Mobile: 0407 853 539 Work: 6580 8278, Fax: 5524 7050 or Email: rmonkley@hccu.com.au Further information and to complete your Host form, click on the following link: \\Pmreg-nw1\apps\common\clerical\2014 data\Donna\Rotary 2014\PEOPLE TO PEOPLE-host application 2014.doc

MATHS VAULT PROBLEMS The product of two consecutive integers is five more than their sum. What is the smallest possible sum of two such consecutive integers? Last Week’s Answer:

CAREERS

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 Upcoming events: - Tuesday, 27th May Midcoast Careers Market P5-7, Yr 10 to attend - Friday, 6th June UMAT applications close - Friday, 20th June “My Careers Match” – Year 10 - Tuesday, 24th June University Roadshow P5- Yr 10 only - “Successful Transitions” for Year 12 students & their parents- 7.00pm in the PAC Year 12 Group consultations- This will continue in Term 2, as it is proving popular and successful. These sessions are held in the Library on Wednesday lunchtimes, and our prosed program is:-

Week 6- Scholarships This week, our Wednesday workshop was all about EAS (Education Access Scheme) this is a scheme whereby students who have found their academic performance affected due to circumstances beyond their control, such as family upheaval, illness of themselves or a close family member, financial difficulties and so on, can apply for special consideration.

Documents need to be collected and verified by those students applying for EAS, and often this can take time. We are encouraging all students to be on-task and mindful of time when planning their approach to applications. Career Interviews- Students can make appointments to see Mrs Tinsey in the Study Centre or Mrs Bale from 3.15pm in the Library Monday to Friday. 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 your child’s login.

YEAR 8, 9 And 10 – TAX FILE NUMBERS- Tax file number forms are processed by Mrs Tinsey every Friday. New forms are now available from the office. Karen Bale & Leanne Tinsey, Leaders of Careers and University Transition

LIBRARY NEWS Term 1 Photography Competition – My Town This competition was widely supported across the whole College community, and it has been a very difficult task making a decision as to the winners. The winners have been decided and presentations will be made at Week 8 Assembly.

New Research Tool This week we were able to take up a subscription to World Book Online which will be an invaluable tool for students beginning a research task. It’s all very new, but please go in and explore this at www.worldbookonline.com Like us on FaceBook – St Joseph’s Regional College Library. Follow us on Twitter – @sjrcexchange Karen Bale Teacher Librarian

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

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 Jo Farthing at the College Canteen on 5525 4100.

Term 2, Week 2 Monday Marion Pallot Tuesday Help Please Wednesday Amanda Whillock & Louise Stewart Thursday Help Please Friday Pat Shirt

COMMUNITY NEWS Wauchope Soccer Club need players in the following age groups: Under 14’s (Mixed) and Under 16’s Girls, we also have some odd vacancies in other teams. Commencing soon is an Over 35’s comp (for any Dad’s wishing to make a comeback!). For more information please call Tracey 0400 929 480 or Rebecca 0417 583 993

Diocesan Touch Football On Tuesday 6th May, the U/15's and Open Touch Football teams competed in the Diocesan Touch Football Championships in Port Macquarie. Under clear sunny skies, our teams fought it out against other schools all across the diocese. Both the Open Girls and Boys and U/15 Boys were unfortunate to not make the semi-finals, however, the U/15 Girls were undefeated all day until narrowly going down to St Joseph's College Banora Point in the final 3-1. A large number of Regional players were successful in being selected for the Lismore Diocesan Team to play at the New South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges Championships in Wagga later this year. These students include: Opens Girls - Brittany Avery, Taylee Eames and Riley Eichmann (Shadow) U/15 Boys - Ezra Gibson, Lachlan Ross, Max Carter, Tony Thompson (Shadow) and Sam Woodham (Shadow) U/15's Girls - Tahlia Hunter, Alex Avery, Beth Sherratt and Georgia Chaplin (Shadow). Congratulations to all players and thanks to our coaches, Mrs Cath Eichmann, Miss Hannah O'Brien, Mr John Rossington and Mr Damien Kelly.

2014 School Sport Australia Triathlon In week eleven last term Laura Cook (year 12) travelled to Bendigo to compete as part of the NSW All Schools Team in the School Sport Australia Triathlon. Laura placed 4th at the NSW championships which qualified her for the Nationals. Laura performed extremely well, finishing fourth overall and second out of students from NSW in the 17-19 age group. Congratulations Laura. Laura’s results:

Swim Cycle Run Total Time Overall NSW

9.52 39.01 21.46 1.12.33 4th 2nd

SPORT

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TERM 2 Week 3 Mon 11th May Athletics 17+ High Jump - hall at lunchtime Thur 15th May CCC Basketball Selection Trial closing date Fri Fri 16th May Athletics 16s High Jump - hall at lunchtime Week 4 Year 11 Exams Mon 19th May CCC Basketball Selection Trials - Penrith Thur 22nd May Diocesan Cross Country - Grafton Fri 23rd May CCC Rugby League Selection Trial - St. Mary's Week 5 Year 11 Exams Week 6 Year 7-10 Exams Tues 3rd June CCC Touch Championships - Wagga Week 7 Mon 9th June Queens Birthday Public Holiday Tue 10th June Athletics 15s high jump - hall at lunch Wed 11th June Athletics 14s high jump - hall at lunch Wed 11th June Diocesan Southern Open Soccer - Kempsey Fri 13th June CCC Cross Country - Eastern Creek

Week 8 Mon 16th June Athletics 800m - oval at lunch Mon 16th June 16s Coast to Country Cup Rugby Union - Coffs Thur 19th June Diocesan 7-10 Soccer Gala Day - Coffs Harbour

Week 9 Yr 9 Canberra Excursion Tues 24th June Dio Nth v Sth Open Soccer Wed 25th June Athletics 13s high jump - hall at lunch Thur 26th June Athletics 12s high jump - hall at lunch

NSWCCC Diving Report Congratulations to the following students who were successful at the NSWCCC Diving Championships held earlier this week. Georgia Hinds- 2nd in 16yrs Girls Springboard. Eric Hammer- 2nd in 16yrs Boys Springboard. Peter Hammer 3rd in 14yrs Boys Springboard. CCC Basketball Congratulations to all the teams who attended the CCC Basketball Carnival at Coffs Harbour. High Jump Permission Note Below is the link to the High Jump permission note which must be completed and returned to Mr Cannon before any student can participate in this event. http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/sport/sport alternatively visit the sport website (link at bottom of page) or collect a copy from the College office.

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

SPORT

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LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM THE REGIONAL VISIT

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