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Principal’s Message Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends of St Joseph’s College, Welcome to the Lenten season. Last Wednesday saw our College celebrate our annual Ash Wednesday Mass marking the commencement of Lent. For Christians the world over, Lent is the season of preparation for the death and resurrection of the Son of God. It is a time where we are called to be selfless and more generous, considerate and less indulgent, and prayerful and less sinful. Given the prominence of recent events that have unfortunately put the Church in the spotlight, I find the words of Pope Francis highly relevant:

Indeed, when we fail to live as children of God, we often behave in a destructive way towards our neighbours and other creatures – and ourselves as well – since we begin to think more or less consciously that we can use them as we will. Intemperance then takes the upper hand: we start to live a life that exceeds those limits imposed by our human condition and nature itself. We yield to those untrammelled desires that the Book of Wisdom sees as typical of the ungodly, those who act without thought for God or hope for the future (cf. 2:1-11). Unless we tend constantly towards Easter, towards the horizon of the Resurrection, the mentality expressed in the slogans “I want it all and I want it now!” and “Too much is never enough”, gains the upper hand.

All students have the opportunity to work in opposition to the above ‘slogans’ outlined by Pope Francis. There has already been a generous sum of money raised by our St Vinnies group through the Shrove Tuesday pancake ‘cook-up’. We also have a number of fundraising ventures being rolled out for this coming Tuesday’s, St Joseph’s Day celebrations. In various grades there is the chance to be involved in traditional social justice activities such as You Have a Friend, Meals on Wheels and St Martha’s visits. This Lent, please encourage your family to live life for the betterment of others when opportunities arise.

ST JOSEPH’S DAY March 19 will see our College partake in the annual celebration of our patron; the earthly father of our Lord Jesus Christ. The bible portrays St Joseph as a loving, trusting and protective father and husband. He was a carpenter by trade and passed this skill onto his son Jesus. In a time when too often we hear of the poor behaviour of men toward women, it is wonderful to reflect on the predicament Joseph found himself in (Mary’s immaculate conception) yet he was always concerned for the wellbeing of his fiancé.

Ultimately, he placed his trust in our Lord and went on to marry and care for Mary our Good Mother. St Joseph is venerable figure in our Church and I wish all members of the SJC community a very happy St Joseph’s Day.

Please read other information regarding St Joseph’s Day in this newsletter, on the app or Facebook regarding activities for students and financial requirements for Tuesday.

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

(07) 5524.9002 (07) 5524.9272 Email: sjcbanora@lism.catholic.edu.au Website: www.sjcbanora.catholic.edu.au

Week 8, TERM 1 @ sjc

SJC CELEBRATES CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

DAY 6 ~ MONDAY 18 MARCH

College Open Evening (starts at 6:00pm)

DAY 7 ~ TUESDAY 19 MARCH

St Joseph’s Day Liturgy (9:15am, Holy Family Chapel)

Winter Sports Trials (selected students)

Diocesan RL Trials 15s & Opens (selected students)

Diocesan Tennis (selected students)

DAY 8 ~ WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH

David Kobler Talk (Year 10)

David Kobler Parent Talk (6:30-7:30pm)

DAY 9 ~ THURSDAY 21 MARCH

David Kobler Talk (Year 9)

Marine Studies Excursion (selected students)

DAY 10 ~ FRIDAY 22 MARCH

Social Media Talk (Years 10-12)

NRCC Hockey (selected students)

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Week 9, term 1 @ SJC

DAY 1 ~ MONDAY 25 MARCH

SJC Parent Evening (6:30-7:30pm)

DAY 2 ~ TUESDAY 26 MARCH

DAY 3 ~ WEDNESDAY 27 MARCH

Open Boys/Girls Basketball (27 & 28 Mar)

(selected students)

DAY 4 ~ THURSDAY 28 MARCH

Girls League Tag (selected students)

DAY 5 ~ FRIDAY 29 MARCH

Close the Gap Touch Carnival (selected

students)

SUNDAY 31 MARCH

Youth Group and Youth Mass (St Joseph’s Parish Tweed Heads)

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

Pope Pius XII

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

Term 1 Coming events

WEEK 10

Tuesday 2 April Northern Country RL Trials (2 & 3 Apr)

Wednesday 3 April Parent/Teacher/Student Evening Northern Opens Football Selection

Friday 5 April NRCC Rugby League

NRCC Volleyball

WEEK 11

Monday 8 April Parent/Teacher/Student Evening

Friday 12 April Easter Liturgy

Last day of Term 1 This is a normal school day

SEEAR Cycle Two

~ SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ~

~ TERM 2 ~

WEEK 1

Monday 29 April Term 2 commences for all students

WEEK 2

Tuesday 7 May Year 10 Vaccinations

Friday 10 May

Year 7 2020

Enrolments close

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

will include the full calendar for Term 2

Year 7 2020 SJC Open Evening

TONIGHT Monday 18 March 2019

Enrolments close

WEEK 2, TERM 2 Friday 10 May 2019

Continued from Page 1

YOUR CHOICEZ PRESENTATIONS This Wednesday sees David Kobler of Your Choicez media present to our parents. This evening will constitute the first of our parent and carer evenings for the year. David’s content covers all of the very difficult topics, an outline of which can be viewed in this newsletter and on the app. Please go to this link to register and we hope to see you from 6:30pm in the COLA. All of our Year 9 and 10 students will be working with David and his wife Katie during Thursday and Wednesday respectively. The groups will be divided into males and females and will work in small grades, when required, with our Year Coordinators and PDHPE staff members. It is vital that all students attend this very important workshop. An information sheet and flyer has already been emailed to Year 9 and 10 parents and carers outlining the day.

MUFTI-DAY 19 MARCH After suggestions from our Senior Leadership group, it has been decided that students can wear mufti on SJC day (19 March). Students will be ‘fined’ a gold coin if they choose to wear mufti with all money raised (from all events) on the day going toward the Vietnam Immersion programme. Please ensure your child adheres to the following requirements: Tops: Students must either wear a short or long-sleeved blouse/T-shirt/polo, or jumper. Shoulders must be covered and exposed mid-sections are not allowed. Printed T-shirts must not display any inappropriate material. Sweaters and jackets of an appropriate size and length may be worn over, but not in place of, an appropriate top. Pants/Skirts/Shorts: Appropriate school attire includes long pants, shorts or skirts worn with the waistband at the waist. Jeans in good repair are acceptable. Skirts and shorts must be of acceptable length comparable to that of the sports uniform. Shoes: Must be enclosed shoes appropriate for timetabled lessons. If your practical subject requires leather shoes, please bring this to school and change for that lesson.

Examples of inappropriate clothing:

Very short skirts or shorts.

Thongs, slippers, slides and ugg boots. Shoes must be closed for WHS purposes.

Tops with plunging necklines, singlet/muscle/tank tops, midriff tops, see-through clothing or visible underwear.

Image or text on any item of clothing that promotes sex, violence, alcohol, tobacco or drugs

Clothes that are not considered sun smart

NB: Any student has the option to wear full school sports uniform.

POLICE LIAISON OFFICER AND SAFE ON SOCIAL

This Friday will see our Year 10-12 students be addressed by the Tweed Area Police Liaison Officer Nathan Virinder and also Kirra Pendergast from Safe on Social. Both Nathan and Kirra will be dealing with issue highly prevalent to young people in our area at this particular time. Nathan will be discussing party habits that are being reported to his office and ramifications for young people while Kirra will be discussing social media and technology use. Again, the groups will be divided into males and females and listen to each speaker separately.

OPEN EVENING Tonight (18 March) we see the College on show during our annual Open Evening. I would like to thank all staff and students for their efforts in organising this important evening on our school calendar. Feel free to encourage your friends to come along and enjoy observing what the school has to offer from 6:00pm tonight. Have a lovely fortnight everyone. Kind regards, Mr Scott Thomson Principal (scott.thomson@lism.catholic.edu.au)

OPEN EVENINGMONDAY MARCH 18, 6:00PM

SHOWCASE IN THE DOYLE CENTRE FOLLOWED BY SELF-GUIDED TOURS

ENROLLING FOR YEARS 7 - 11, 2020

ST JOSEPH 'S COLLEGEBANORA POINT

"Reach your ful l potential"

PHONE: 0755249002 www.sjctweed.org @sjcBanora

YR 7 2020 ENROLMENTS CLOSE FRIDAY MAY 10, 2019

When: March 20, 6.30pm

Where: St Joseph's College COLA (near hard cour t s)

Regist er : Use t h is l ink or go t o bit .ly/ 2Heo00s

Fur t her Inform at ion:This talk is open to parents and carers with students in all grades. Our Year 9 and 10 students will be working with David and Katie across two days. Nibbles and refreshments will be available.

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

Deputy Principal

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND APPLICATION REPORT (SEAAR) Congratulations to the following students on their extraordinary achievement in the first SEAA Report for 2019. These students achieved a perfect grade average of 5.0:

Cycle One (Term 1, Cycle 1):

Year 12 Abigail Joyce Hugh Holt

Abby McTaggart Arabella Jackson

Jennifer Menzie Mackenzie Jackson

Lucas Parker Leevan Jiang

Maya Lalor

Year 11 Holly Davies Emilie Langsford

Justin Keogh Larliz Malihom

Isobel Langsford Abby Pirotta

Scarlett Magnus India Reed

Amy Mazzarella Indiana Sing

Brodie Wicks Zac Van Zuylen

Emily Williams

Jacob Wilson Year 8 Charli Broadhurst

Gladys Cosham

Year 9 Jade Baker Mitchell McCracken

Lara Bennett

Sophie Cave Year 7 Maddison Cave

Alana Crisp Zane Hall

Shae Hart Dior Malihom

STUDENT/PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS ~ TERM 1 2019

There will be two Student/ Parent/Teacher interview nights before this term ends: Wednesday 3 April (Week 10) and Monday 8 April (Week 11). Interviews with your child’s teachers can be booked through the Parent Portal via the College website. Simply use YOUR SURNAME AND THE SEAAR PORTAL PASSWORD TO ACCESS. All interviews are scheduled to conclude no later than 7:30pm. Bookings will close 48 hours before each date. Don’t forget to print out your appointment schedule before you exit from Parent Teacher Online. All families will be sent an email early in the week with their portal password. Mr Peter Lyon Deputy Principal

Missed Homeroom? OR Late to school?

Immediately report to Student Reception.

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

Leaving early today?

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

If you miss HR, report to Student Reception.

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

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

Incorrect uniform?

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

Hand parental explanation letter to teacher during Homeroom.

Feeling unwell?

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

Do not contact your parent/carer yourself.

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

Congratulations to (L to R) Amelia Martin, Leevan Jiang and Zac Van Zuylen, pictured here with College Principal, Mr Scott Thomson, who presented the students with a Gold SEAAR Medallion for 2018.

These three students achieved a perfect ‘5’ in all eight SEAAR cycles for 2018. Outstanding!

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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.

CATECHESIS

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

We celebrate Catholic Schools Week this week, from 18 to 22 March. The week is an opportunity to celebrate our community and identity as a Catholic school. The College Open Evening and St Joseph’s Day are in this week and there will also be links made with our theme for the year, which is ‘DO EVERYTHING IN LOVE’. Students are also encouraged to be really thinking about thanking. It is an opportunity to show heartfelt gratitude to others and respect for what others do to help us grow and be better people. We will have five Appreciation Days where specific groups of the St Joseph’s College community are highlighted. Students and staff can write letters of appreciation and/or help the highlighted group out in some way. The idea of attaching a year group to a group within the community is to ensure that as many members of the community as possible receive at least one letter of appreciation and an act of help or assistance in some way if at all possible. Year 9 students will be provided with additional information about the parish staff that they may not know personally and the Year 7s and 8s will be able to access a list of all the teachers. Years 11 and 12 will get a list of the support staff. Monday 18 March-

It is important that because these people work behind the scenes, we show our appreciation of them. Thursday 21 March- TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY Students from Years 7 and 8 are asked to take the lead by writing notes of thanks to all the teachers and present them to the teachers on this day. All students can be involved by making a super special effort to be on time to class, have the right equipment, and be really well behaved. Friday 22 March- SUPPORT STAFF APPRECIATION DAY Students from Years 11 and 12 are asked to take the lead by writing letters of thanks and volunteering their services to assist: office, library, canteen, learning support, IT support, ancillary and grounds staff. Also included with this group are Danny Shaw and Grace Hinchliffe, our Youth Ministry Officers, Monique Burns, Sports Trainee and Keely Smith, TAS Trainee for 2019. If students are able to assist at break time, support staff might have the opportunity to have morning tea together. It is hoped that the activities staged during this week will provide an opportunity for the whole community to be involved and appreciate others. Miss Helen Gooley Leader of Catechesis

PARENT APPRECIATION DAY Students from Year 10 are asked to take the lead by making this day their focus. Letters of thanks can be written to parents and acts of service to parents are to be the focus that day for everyone. It would be great to see heaps of year 10 students, for example, volunteering to help with Open Evening. Tuesday 19 March- STUDENT APPRECIATION DAY (ST JOSEPH’S DAY) The Staff are going to be the facilitators of the St Joseph’s Day Liturgy. SRC students run the show with activities after lunch. It is still very important that students realise that their behaviour on this day still needs to be exemplary. We would like to show that they are appreciated for their good work and actions. Wednesday 20 March- PARISH STAFF AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT APPRECIATION DAY Students from Year 9 will be going to the Wednesday Mass in the Holy Family Chapel and then they are asked to present Fr Gabriel or Fr Michael with notes of thanks for all the parish staff. As well as thanking the priests, there are other parish staff to consider: Fr Peter Jones, Mrs Kathy Twohill (Pastoral Associate), Mrs Donna Neal, Mrs Sue Heffernan, Mrs Kym Lockley, Mr Bob Heffernan, Mr John Klein, Mrs Pam Harlock, Mr Algis Budzinauskas (maintenance) and John Lee (You have a Friend).

Dear Lord Catholic Schools Week is a special time in the year when we celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our Catholic schools. It is a time to give thanks for the wonderful teaching and learning that takes place each day in every classroom. We acknowledge and thank all who work in the service of Catholic education to create the opportunities for students that allow them to grow and thrive. We thank you for the wisdom and understanding of teachers the enthusiasm and energy of students the leadership of school Principals and executive staff the skill, care and commitment of administrative and support staff the guidance of our pastors and religious leaders the support and partnership of parents, carers and local communities. We pray that each student’s learning journey be inspired by a search for your wisdom and truth. We pray that we never take for granted the learning opportunities that we have all been given, and that we use the gifts of learning wisely and responsibly. We ask that we use what we have learnt to create a better world for all people, particularly the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

STUDENT WELFARE / PASTORAL

CARE

ABSENCES AND LATE ARRIVALS

As parents would no doubt be aware, the College routinely sends out text messages to parents and carers whenever their child is recorded as being absent or late to school. We have been advised that a return text message is considered an adequate explanation. However, if no response is received, we will require an explanation in writing. Telephone calls are not a written explanation, so no need to phone in as you will still have to text or write/type a note. Please bear in mind that your text reply will be recorded in our system until your child reaches the age of 25, so all we need is a brief explanation, for example: family issues, doctor’s appointment, traffic jam, car troubles.

ST JOSEPH’S DAY – 19 MARCH AND THE HOLT BOLT

Tomorrow, 19 March, we will be celebrating the feast day of our Patron Saint, St Joseph. On this day the College community will celebrate with a morning liturgy followed by a range of fundraising activities including BBQ, Sno cones, drinks as well as music and other events. The day is mufti-day with a gold coin donation to support Project Compassion as well as school-supported charitable organisations. All students have been spoken to about appropriate standards of dress for the day.

COLOUR

RUN 2019!

The main fund-raiser activity of the day will be the Holt Bolt Colour Splash Fun Run which involves water slides, foam cannons and cargo net crawls, with Holi Paint Powder. The course is set up to be a fun, physical challenge that is age appropriate for all students. This is a major fundraiser for the College with money raised distributed to student-based community programs. For students to be allowed to take on the challenge the entry fee is $10, which includes a white t-shirt to compete in. The course will involve some water obstacles so students who are participating are advised to bring a towel, swimmers and change of clothes to wear whilst competing on the obstacle course. Mr Peter Serone Leader of Student Welfare/Pastoral Care

CSW@SJC

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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.

WEEKEND MASS TIMES

St Joseph’s Parish St Anthony’s Parish

Saturday Vigil: 6:00pm

Saturday Vigil: 6:00pm (Kingscliff)

Sunday: 7:00am & 9:00am

Sunday: 7:30am (Pottsville)

Sunday: 9:00am (Bilambil)

Sunday: 9:00am (Kingscliff)

Fr Michael Brady Fr Paul McDonald Parish Priest Parish Priest

(Easter Mass times will be in the Week 10 newsletter.)

SCHOOL EVANGELISATION

ST JOSEPH’S DAY LITURGY

The College will be celebrating the Feast Day of Saint Joseph, our patron saint, at the St Josephs’ Day Liturgy tomorrow, Tuesday 19 March, commencing at 9:15am in the Holy Family Chapel. Parents and carers are most welcome to attend.

EASTER LITURGY/MASS As Easter falls in the school holidays this year, we will be celebrating our own special event at the College on Friday 12 April, the last day of this term. Details will be in the Week 10 newsletter. Mrs Hannah Ardrey Leader of School Evangelisation

LITERACY & NUMERACY

NAPLAN PRACTICE TEST

Students in Years 7 and 9 will be completing a Practice Test in Week 9 (25–29 March), in preparation for NAPLAN Online later in the year. There will be one forty-five minute online test which will incorporate questions from the domains of Reading, Conventions of Language and Numeracy. The testing schedule will be advised to students and parents in Week 8. The practice test will allow for students to become familiar with the types of questions they will experience in NAPLAN Online, which will take place between 14 to 24 May. The practice test will also give teachers the opportunity to trial the procedures associated with administering the test in the online format. Any questions or concerns can be directed to the NAPLAN Coordinator, Antonia Pratt. Ms Antonio Pratt Leader of Literacy & Numeracy

PROJECT COMPASSION

We have another two stories included today, which I encourage our families to read through together. We continue integrating our own theme for the year, ‘Do Everything in Love’ with Project Compassion’s 2019 theme, ‘Give Lent 100%’. After reading the Week 3 story, you might ask yourselves, how do we take our place in the community of believers and play our part in restoring all creation to the image and likeness of God? Like Peter, with 100% dignity. After reading the Week 4 story, you might ask yourselves, what kind of nation might we be if we accepted the gift of Dadirri (listening, stillness) as we encounter one another on the path to wellbeing for all Australians? Like Michaela, with 100% community. Mrs Hannah Ardrey Leader of School Evangelisation

WEEK 3 Does your school have clean water? How far do you have to walk to find clean water at school? For Peter who lives in the Solomon Islands there have been problems with water at his boarding school for the past 60 years. This story is about how Caritas has helped Peter’s school get clean water on tap.

PETER FROM SOLOMON ISLANDS

Sixteen-year-old Peter goes to a boarding school in the Solomon Islands which has experienced water shortages for 60 years. Previously students would have to walk kilometres each day in search of clean water. This was particularly challenging for Peter who is living with a disability.

Peter’s mother left the family when he was little and has since passed away. His father decided to move from northern Malaita to Honiara, to better provide for his family. He arranged for Peter to stay with his aunt, then attend Aligegeo Secondary School.

Groundwater sources at the school have dried up and rainfall is unpredictable. Water in surrounding wells often made students sick or gave them rashes.

Caritas Australia, and partners Caritas Solomon Islands (CASI) and the Solomon Islands Government Rural Water Sanitation and Hygiene division (RWASH), have teamed up with the school to tackle the problem. CASI provided a 90 kilo-litre water tank, electric pump and technical advice, while the Malaita Provincial Government contributed labour. Staff and students took part in training, dug trenches and are helping with a water management plan.

The school now has a safe, reliable water system, servicing around 1,000 people.

“Now we can stay at school to wash and not interrupt our official class time.”

Peter hopes to focus on his education and to help others in future by working for an aid and development agency himself. However much more needs to be done to improve access to reliable water and sanitation in the Solomon Islands.

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” St Teresa of Calcutta

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Taking Leave? All student leave must be approved by the College Principal in advance of the leave being taken. Our website includes details of legislative requirements and you can also download the leave application form.

WEEK 4 Have you ever been so ill you needed to go to hospital? This story is about how twenty-one year-old Michaela is helping First Australians ill with kidney disease at Purple House in Alice Springs.

MICHAELA

FROM ALICE SPRINGS, AUSTRALIA

Twenty-one year-old Michaela is helping to build a social enterprise for people with chronic illnesses at The Purple House in Alice Springs. Featured in Project Compassion 2014, the First Australian-run Wellbeing Program, uses its profits to connect and care for dialysis patients who are far from home.

As a Purple House trainee, Michaela completed a Certificate IV in business management. She was also recently promoted from administration trainee to permanent employee, working on The Wellbeing Program.

The young Alywarr woman cares for patients as they receive dialysis and helps them to feel at home and remain hopeful during treatment. Patients in turn pass on traditional knowledge to Michaela.

The program is run by the Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation, with support from Caritas Australia. First Australians are twice as likely to experience chronic kidney disease, and four times more likely to die from it than other Australians*.

With the help of staff like Michaela, the Aboriginal-controlled service gives patients the opportunity to stay connected with their culture. They do this through traditional healing practices and income-generating activities, such as making bush balms and soaps.

Profits are invested back into supporting patients receiving remote care and help to get people on dialysis back on country.

In addition to completing her studies, Michaela has obtained a driver’s licence, is building her leadership skills running workshops solo.

“Hope means having something to look forward to. I enjoy building relationships with the patients and learning from them. If we keep our culture alive we can feel strong.”

“Hope requires that we spin a few dreams for ourselves that are possible, doable and desirable.” Joan Chittister OSB

PROJECT COMPASSION 2019 PRAYER

Creator God, You are our constant hope! In the season of Lent, you call us to prayer, fasting and love of those most marginalised. As a community of faith and courage, let our gifts to Project Compassion be symbols of hope and solidarity with our one human family. Accompany us as we journey with Jesus to bring ‘good news’ to all creation and ready our hearts to work for the common good of all your people. We ask this in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

PEDAGOGY

Setting Up Your Space at Home The start of a year is a good time to reassess the space where you work at home. It is best to work in whatever space has the least amount of distractions. Here are some points to consider:

1. Natural lighting is best, but if not possible then a good strong bulb in your room and a bright desk lamp is essential. What is the lighting like in your study area?

2. Fresh air and oxygen to the brain helps keep you mentally alert. What is the ventilation and air quality like in your study area?

3. Your work space sets the tone for the way you approach your study. Is your desk large enough? What is your working space or desk like?

4. The chair you use should be comfortable (but not so comfy you fall asleep) and adjustable to reduce strain on your neck and shoulders. What is your chair like?

5. When you are trying to memorise things, quiet is essential. No music (unless it is certain types of classical like baroque). How effectively can you keep your room quiet?

6. Storage is essential to help you keep your notes organised and sorted. Shelves, a filing cabinet, drawers. What is the storage like in your room?

7. It is important to keep your study area uncluttered and organised. A large pin board for notices and a calendar are useful. How organised is your study area?

8. How many distractions do you have in your room? Computer, phone etc? It is always a good idea to switch off or remove distractions before you start work. If you have to use your laptop make a conscious effort to not use personal technology during times when you are doing schoolwork. How well do you cope with the distractions in your room?

To learn more about setting up an effective work area at home (including the effect the colour of your room has on your ability to study and how to set up your room ergonomically) visit the Home Study Environment unit of www.studyskills handbook.com.au. Our school’s subscription details are:

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Password: 24results Mr Carlo Trimboli Leader of Pedagogy

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School Shoes: Parents are reminded that school shoes are to be of the traditional, hard leather lace-up style.

Creative Arts - Drama

Recently our Drama students were lucky enough to spend a day with Zeal Theatre, an internationally renowned touring theatre company. During the morning session students viewed their devised performance ‘The Lucky Country’, an engaging piece of theatre which explored complex social and cultural issues in Australia. It provided good insight into the personal side of the refugee issue which our Year 9 students are currently exploring in English. Tom and Stefal also ran two workshops, focussing on creative playbuilding and the development of stronger miming, movement and vocal skills. With set time limits they created a few different scenarios in small groups which they performed for the whole group. In the afternoon session they moved from comedic to more serious topics and the Senior students learnt important skills they can apply to upcoming group devised assessments. The students are to be commended for their enthusiasm and participation on the day. Mrs Danielle Young and Ms Celia Pennay Drama Teachers

YEAR 7

Year 7 have made a very positive start to 2019. They are now almost settled into the routines of the school. This is difficult at the start because there are so many different things happening. We have had the swimming carnival, the Commencement Mass and Ash Wednesday Mass, the vaccinations and our community day at the Treetops Challenge at Currumbin Sanctuary. In Week 8, we are celebrating Catholic Schools week, with St Joseph’s Day on Tuesday 19 March. This will include a “Colour Run”, which is the first time we have done this at the College. Monday 18 is the College Open Night. Many Year 7 students have volunteered as tour guides and many others are taking part in subject displays. Sienna Reid, Maddison Cave, Djamella Mahinay, Elke Ruthven, Finn Dillon, Zane Hall, Arlo Rabe-Tooley and Thomas Busbridge accompanied Mr Thomson to their respective primary schools to speak with the Year 6 students in preparation for the Open Evening. Thank you to these students for giving up their time. It has been pleasing to see Year 7 students taking part in other activities such as representing the College in Australian Rules, altar serving, joining the College band and taking part in the choir. I will continue to encourage the students to take part in the different opportunities that arise here, so they make the most of their time with us. I am very pleased with our start to the year and have enjoyed helping the students settle in, and to get to know them all. Mr Guy Davoren Leader of Pastoral Care – Year 7

CREATIVE ARTS - DRAMA

Hospitality

Welcome to Hospitality Year 11

Enjoy learning your new skills

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Valuables: Students are asked not to bring large sums of cash or valuable items to school.

Science

A reminder of the upcoming Science Camp for the information of interested students. Mr Matthew Hall Leader of Learning - Science

HAVE YOU EVER SOLVED A CRIME? No? I didn’t think so. They don’t tend to trust kids with that sort of thing.

TAS Forensic Science Camp, 9-13 July, 2019

We would like to offer your students an opportunity to participate in the 2019 Forensic Science Camp for talented students. The camp, which will be held at The Armidale School from 9-13 July, 2019 is one of the state’s pre-eminent extension programs for Year 8 students. It offers challenging and hands-on experiences of scientific problem solving and a chance to work with talented students from all over Australia. The Camp brings the intrigue of television crime shows to the fingertips of young Australians. It’s fast and exciting with total immersion in the crime-solving process. Run by The Armidale School as a boarding experience, the annual Forensic Science Camp was first held in 1994. Last year, over 100 boys and girls, a mix of city and country students from both government and non-government schools, were selected from NSW, the ACT; Queensland and Victoria to participate in the camp. The Sydney Morning Herald featured an article about this camp (click on link below): https://www.smh.com.au/education/teens-take-a-forensic-look-at-the-gory-science-of-murder-20150707-gi6mds.html The camp fills a niche for students looking to be academically challenged and appeals to all enthusiastic and highly capable students. If you would like more information on how to apply please visit our Website.

NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM (NYSF)

The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is a not-for-profit organisation that runs a number of residential programs to encourage young people in their passion for science, technology, engineering, maths (STEM) and more. Their programs show the wide variety of engaging, rewarding and inspiring study and career options available in these fields. The NYSF Year 12 Program runs in January each year for students about to enter Year 12. Since 1984, more than 12,000 young Australians have progressed through the NYSF Year 12 Program. (This includes those run under the organisation’s previous banner, the National Science Summer School (NSSS)). Earlier this year, Abigail Joyce attended the forum at the Australian National University in Canberra and we include her report today. Ms Fiona Murray Science Teacher

Over the Christmas holidays I had the privilege of being selected to go on a twelve day experience at the National Youth Science Forum in Canberra. Through my chosen interest group of Health and Medical Science, I was exposed to a broad range of activities across areas such as hospital labs, optometry learning areas, pathology and microbiology labs and scientific observation rooms full of organs across two major hospitals. The twelve days went quickly as they were also filled with hands-on workshops and practical tasks; we were also part of a video conference with CERN (in Switzerland) who gave us a tour of their particle accelerator, we listened to a keynote speaker, Dr Megan Clark from the Australian Space Agency during our Science Dinner in the Australian National Museum, we were taken on a tour of Parliament House and Questacon and there were various STEM+ visits that allowed us to explore science mixed with other seemingly unrelated disciplines such as art and fashion design. This unique experience provided the opportunity to build new relationships and meet people from across the globe. Making lifelong friendships and having access to once in a lifetime opportunities were highlights of the twelve days. Overall, NYSF showed me that science is a part of every career so all Year 11 students should definitely consider applying for this unique experience. Abigail Joyce (Year 12 2019)

Video conference with CERN

Science dinner at the Australian National Museum

My floor group

SCIENCE

Microbiology Lab

On Wednesday 13 February 2019, Indigenous students and staff from St Joseph's College shared in a very special Indigenous Cultural Day with students from Mount St Patrick College Murwillumbah, together with their Principal Mr Paul Clohesy, Mr Mackenzie Togo and Mrs Angela Finkel. The day was led by our tour guide Uncle Franc Krasna and we were also joined by Mr Scott Thomson, our College Principal, Mr Shane Burns, Mrs Shellae Boss.

Uncle Franc, is an Indigenous Cultural Educator and local Fingal Historian. Uncle, is also known as the "Worm Man" because he supplies local fisherman with much sought-after bait. Uncle Franc has a wealth of knowledge about Fingal, its history, bush tucker and bush medicines that grow locally. The students were educated on the six seasons for the area, along with Cudgen soil being rich in red ochre, when mixed with animal fat the ochre was painted on male bodies only and this was worn in ceremonies. When the bushes and trees changed colours, it was a visual sign to the tribes of what fish were in season such as mullet, bream and many other species.

We were told that the village of Tumbulgum means place of figs or a place of honey, this was another area that had food in abundance for the survival of the local tribes. During our walk, we were told about Mt Warning being a men's only area, the significant site was used for men's business. The women's business was carried out at the three small hills outside of Uki. Uncle told us that Fingal was never a mission, it was a fringe camp. In 1913 Fingal was starting to be developed for housing, in the 1940s Europeans started moving into the area, more homes were built, sand mining also began. In the late 1980's to 1900 the Tweed Byron Aboriginal Land Council (TBLALC) lodged claims over the Fingal Peninsular; these claims were successful.

Uncle also talked about the local massacre site, Bora Ground (Tweed Heads), the three tribes that originally lived in the Fingal area, he also held the students interest when he told them of the legendary Hairyman that protected the cave that held the men's tools, as well as the Devil Dog or better known as the black dog with bright red eyes, Razor Back was a ceremonial site but was also a place for pelicans. Uncle Franc shared many stories with us on the walk through country.

Year 12 students from St Joseph's College said:

"This was a great experience and I learnt a lot, it would be good to do it again, Uncle Franc was a great bloke". Josh Field, Year 12

"I learnt a lot and I would recommend it, I learnt about the massacre site, the devil dog the hairyman". Ryley Togo, Year 12

Ms Marg Carey Indigenous Education Worker

Issue 4 2019 | Term 1 Week 8 Page 13

Sport: Sport is an important part of the school and students are expected to attend sport each week.

SPORT

DIOCESAN SWIMMING

On 7 March, the Lismore Diocesan Swimming Carnival was held in Lismore. Our sixteen swimmers represented the College extremely well. It is tough to progress from this carnival, but our swimmers swam competitively - posting several PBs on the day and every one of them tried their best. We managed to enter both a junior boys and girls relay 4x50m relay team which, for our numbers, was remarkable. Well done to Eloise Easterbrook in the 50m breaststroke and Claire Lynch in the 50m freestyle progressing to represent Lismore diocese at NSWCCC in April. Congratulations to Claire Lynch who was U12 Girls Runner Up Champion on the day. An awesome effort! Thanks to Mr Hall and Mr McLaughlin for assisting with our swim team on the day.

JUNIOR AND SENIOR QLD AFL CUP Well done to all the boys and girls who proudly represented SJC in the Junior and Senior QLD AFL Cup in Byron Bay last week. It was great to see so many students put their hand up to be involved. A great day was had by all!

SPORTS REMINDERS Just a reminder that all permission notes and money for sporting events need to be returned to the front office before the due date outlined on the note. It is difficult to finalise teams until this process is completed. Students are also asked that if they no longer wish to attend an event that they please let Mrs Parker know so their spot can be ‘filled’.

COMING UP

22 March - NRCC Hockey Gala Day, Lismore. Reminder that all students must wear mouth guards and shin pads.

28 March - Open Diocesan Basketball, Coffs Harbour.

28 March - Girls League Tag, Murwillumbah.

3 April - Open Boys and Girls Diocesan Soccer, Southern Cross University, Lismore. Mrs Shannon Parker Leader of Sport

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT,

HEALTH & PHYSICAL

EDUCATION (PDHPE)

Join hundreds of schools across Australia celebrating riding, walking, scooting and skating to school on Friday 22 March 2019!

National Ride2School Day is held around Australia in March every year. It provides an opportunity for students, parents and teachers to try riding, walking, skating or scooting to school as well as celebrating the regular walkers and riders. On this day, riding and walking to school is made normal and the entire school community can support it. It is a chance to celebrate on a large scale and to prove it can be done. Mr Chris Morrison Leader of Learning – PDHPE

ON-CAMPUS UNIFORM SHOP (MANAGED BY LOWES)

(Just down the covered walkway and follow the signs between

St James MPC and the College)

07 5523 9300 only during shop hours

Tuesdays: 12:00pm to 3:30pm

Thursdays: 8:00am to 12:00pm

Payments: Cash and EFTPOS Only NO CHEQUES ACCEPTED

Link to the Lowes Uniform shop for SJC

https://www.lowes.com.au/schools-online/st-joseph-s-college-tweed-heads