Sunday Ascension of the Lord 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 6 MONDAY, 2nd June (Day 6)

- Year 7-10 Examinations SAPSS Jazz Band in Performing Arts Centre 4.30pm-6.00pm Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.30pm

TUESDAY, 3rd June (Day 7)

- Year 7-10 Examinations Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm Drumline in PAC 1.05pm-1.45pm

WEDNESDAY, 4th June (Day 8)

- Year 7-10 Examinations Senior Percussion Ensemble 1.05pm-1.45pm in Performing Arts Centre SAPSS Drumline 3.30pm-5.00pm Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.30pm Darwin Music Tour Dress Rehearsal in PAC 4pm

THURSDAY, 5th June (Day 9)

- Year 7-10 Examinations Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm

FRIDAY, 6th June (Day 10)

- Year 7-10 resume normal classes Concert Band 7.45am-8.45am in Performing Arts Centre Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.00pm

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Monday 9th June PUBLIC HOLIDAY Tuesday 10th June Diocesan Open Soccer Gala Day Championships @ Kempsey Wednesday 11th June North Coast final Country Cup Rugby League Wednesday 11th June Darwin Music Tour Final Rehearsal in PAC 4.00pm-5.30pm

(Parents invited) Friday 13th June Year 7-12 Student Photos Friday 13th June Year 12 Music Assessment Period 3 & 4 Friday 13th June CCC Cross Country at Eastern Creek Saturday 14th June – 22nd June SAPSS Music Tour to Darwin Tuesday 17th June Year 8 Retreat with Chris Doyle Wednesday 18th June Year 9 Retreat with Chris Doyle Thursday, 19th June Absent Students Catch-up Photos from 1.00pm

30th May 2014 Term 2, Week 5 P.O. Box 231, College Drive PORT MACQUARIE 2444

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

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COORDINATING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

SOCIAL MEDIA: FACING THE CHALLENGE In terms of human history, mass communication is a relatively recent phenomenon. The printing press was only developed in the 15th Century and changed the whole world at that time. Commercial radio was developed in the early 1900’s and television only became widely available after 1950. In the last twenty years we have seen massive developments in our ability to access new forms of social media. This technology is neither good nor bad in itself. Much of it can be inspiring and uplifting and can be a source of social cohesion and community building. It can also be a source of pain, confusion uncertainty and exclusion. As parents and educators we have to make a choice either to:

• Embrace these new technologies and educate young people to use them for their own welfare and benefit; or

• Avoid access to these new technologies. Given the proliferation of social media, avoidance is hardly a long term strategy. A much more common sense approach is to focus on educating our young people in their appropriate use. We face the huge challenge of transforming this new technology by bringing the values of the Gospel into the world of social media. This is in fact the expectation of the Church which is spelt out in the document “The Catholic School”. “….the school proper is an active force through the systematic formation of the pupils’ faculties to bring them to a measure of self-control and the ability to choose freely and conscientiously in the face of what is offered by the organs of social communication. They must be taught to subject these things to a critical and personal analysis, take what is good and integrate it into their Christian human culture”. Easier said than done, but that is the challenge we face as parents and educators. Our belief is that the human person is intrinsically good, has the ability to know good from evil, the capacity to choose what is good in life and in social media and to leave what is ‘not good’ or destructive. That is the challenge!

Mr Jim O’Brien Coordinating Principal

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Year 12 Retreats Last week, Year 12 students attended retreats at Camp Elim and Valla Beach. By all accounts the retreats were a tremendously valuable and worthwhile experience. Thank you to Ms Nora Swain, Leader of Catechesis and Evangelisation, Mrs Helen Gilbert, Assistant Leader of Evangelisation, Mr Gordon West and Mr Sean Jennings (pictured) who facilitated the retreats along with other staff who all have worked tirelessly and took time away from their own families. We are fortunate that our theme of ‘Witness” is lived daily by our dedicated teachers.

New Leadership Roles for the Remainder of the Term On behalf of the College community I would like to congratulate the following staff members who will be filling new leadership roles for the remainder of Term 2. Mr Chris Kalchbauer will fill the role of Assistant Principal during Mrs Cath Eichmann’s Long Service Leave; Mr Adrian Ryan will carry out the role of Leader of Administration and Mrs Tanya Daley will join the Pastoral Team as Coordinator of Flinders House. We wish all of these staff members the very best in their leadership role and additionally wish Cath Eichmann a very restful break during her LSL. I would also like to thank the casual teachers for their fantastic work this term, particularly those who have done blocks of time for permanent staff on Long Service Leave. Principal’s Reference Year 12 students are currently working with Mr Bruce Smith and Mrs Helene Golding on their Principal’s Reference applications. The Principal’s Reference is a very good resource for assisting students in gaining scholarships for universities and residential colleges, gap year and future employment, and, most importantly, encapsulating and affirming one’s overall commitment to the St Joseph’s Regional College community. Interviews with Year 12 students who have completed their online applications Via Moodle and sought two staff referee statements (which are incorporated into the reference, will commence with me next week. While it is not compulsory for Year 12 students to go through this process, I would strongly encourage them to do so. Applications for the Principal’s Reference close at the conclusion of this term. This early deadline is necessary given the considerable amount of time it takes to write these references. I would ask that you please encourage and remind our students of their ability to avail this aspect of College life.

God Bless

Jim Dempsey College Principal

Mr Chris Kalchbauer Mr Adrian Ryan Mrs Tanya Daley

FROM OUR LEADER OF CATECHESIS AND EVANGELISATION

Year 12 Retreat “Memories to Cherish” I would like to thank the Year 12 students and the teachers who attended our retreat last week. It really is a special time for students and teachers to share together. I reminded students that throughout their lives they need to plan their own times of retreat so that they can reflect on where they are in terms of self, relationships, family and spirituality. A special thanks to our ministry trainees who also assisted and brought the example of great witness to our students. Below are some student reflections:

• Retreat has been the best experience in all my years at school. Amazing!

• Our journeys are made one step at a time, but with the love and support of friends, teachers and God, the path becomes less treacherous.

• A great time to reflect, renew, and re-evaluate the relationships we have in our lives.

• Retreat had such a profound impact on how I treat others and myself. I learned to accept the way I am and learned to accept the differences of others.

• It was an experience I will always remember-connecting with classmates and finding a lost faith.

• The retreat renewed my faith in God, friendships and who I am as a person. A real eye opener! I will treasure this time forever.

Vinnies Winter Appeal This term the focus of our community service within the College is to increase donations to the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. We are encouraging students to donate, blanket, gloves, beanies, ugg boots, jumpers, socks or any items of warm clothing in good condition. Items can be brought in and left with PC teachers. Gardening With Soul - movie opportunity Gardening With Soul is a wonderful movie opportunity. The film documents the love, and wisdom of a New Zealand nun Sister Loyola Galvin – who also happens to be a well-respected gardener! The movie begins in Port Macquarie on May 29th. Following is a link to view the great trailer. http://www.gardeningwithsoulau.squarespace.com/ Ms Nora Swain Leader of Catechesis and Evangelisation

NEWS FROM THE LEADER OF CURRICULUM Year 7-10 exams commence Monday, 2nd June (week 6) students have been given their exam timetable this week. Students are also able to access their study guides and exam timetables on the College Moodle page. Students should now be doing regular revision, practice questions in preparation for the upcoming exams. If you are aware that your child will be absent from an exam please ensure they contact Mr Lutton and complete the necessary forms. Change of Report Descriptors In Week 1 of Term 3, students in Years 7-10 will be receiving their Semester One reports. As part of the Colleges’ ongoing commitment to excellence in education and the effective feedback to parents on their child’s academic progress, the approaches to Learning descriptors have been modified to be more reflectively of the students’ performance and progress in class. A copy of the new descriptors are listed below. Attitude Demonstrates a positive attitude and is engaged in their learning Homework Completes classwork and homework to the best of their ability Cooperation Works collaboratively with the class teacher and peers Equipment Demonstrates the organisational skills required for learning Ian Lutton Leader of Curriculum

Fee Reminder- All families should have now received their College statement via post. Please contact the office if you have not received your statement. 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 by 6th June 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.

COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION NEWS

STUDENT PHOTO DAY- Friday, 13th June 2014 Student Photos will be taken throughout the day on Friday, 13th June 2014. Order envelopes have been distributed to students this week. Envelopes need to be completed and handed directly to the photographers by the students on the day. If your child is absent on this day a catch up day will be held on Thursday, 19th June commencing at 1:00pm

Family Contact Details A reminder to parents: Please contact the College office if your family contact details have

recently changed in any way, including updating of email addresses. Thank you.

WALKATHON – 8th August 2014

This year’s Walkathon will be held on Friday, 8th August 2014 and is a major fundraising event for the College, giving students the opportunity to raise funds for items they feel will enhance their learning and make their time at SJRC more enjoyable. In recent years money raised has purchased outdoor seating, BBQ tables and chairs, sporting and musical equipment, comfortable lounge style seating for the library, F5 Open Learning and Student Services rooms. In addition to these items $$$$ have been put aside over the past three years toward the purchase of a College mini-bus to be used for sporting, cultural and community service activities. This will in turn reduce the cost for parents.

All students are strongly encouraged to raise money and next week will be given their Sponsorship Envelope. There will be prizes for students who raise the most money in each year group, PCs that earn over $1000, the highest earning PC and all students who raise over $50 go into the draw for a $500 gift voucher at a store of their choice. Every $50 earns an extra ticket in the major prize.

Families and local business are also welcomed to sponsor with monetary donations or with suitable prizes for the students. Please contact Mrs Joanne Williams in the office if you would like to become a sponsor. Alternatively if you would like to discuss a major sponsorship of a College Mini-Bus please phone Mr Chris Kalchbauer at the College.

Thank you for encouraging your sons and daughters to seek sponsorship, in addition to completing the healthy 10km walk, as it provides opportunity to purchase items which could not otherwise be purchased for students.

SCIENCE NEWS Year Seven students compared the food colourings in M&M's and Smarties in Science this week using a procedure called paper chromatography. This works because different colourings dissolve differently in water and will "crawl" up a piece of blotting paper. Filters from old coffee dripolators work well too. A fun and delicious lab exercise was had by all.

MUSIC NOTES Next Saturday, 31st May there are 24 jazz bands playing on the 4 stages from 9:00am to 5.00pm. The College Band is on at 9.00am on the Town Green Stage, the SAPSS jazz band is on at 1.00pm. NZ band from Dunedin is on in the glasshouse forecourt at 10.00am. Bring a chair and wander from stage to stage! The Festival opening concert hosted by John Morrison is on Friday at 6.00pm at the Glasshouse forecourt. Saturday at 7.30pm on the town green is John Morrison's Heavy Metal Jazz Orchestra which should be incredible. There will be 2 drums kits on stage, one being played by Angry Andersons drummer and the other by our drum teacher Mark Spence and 30 jazz musicians behind them!!! Come and be entertained!

Sharon Green Instrumental Music Coordinator

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.

LIBRARY Sync YA Literature into your earphones This is an annual promotion sponsored by Audiofile magazine which allows everybody to download free audiobooks (two per week) for several weeks onto a device. Go to http://www.audiobooksync.com/ to sign up for regular emails which will contain links to the download, and keep watching this space for details as they emerge. Some titles will not be available to Australian listeners due to Digital Rights Management issues. This week:

Like us on FaceBook – St Joseph’s Regional College Library. Follow us on Twitter – @sjrcexchange

Karen Bale Teacher Librarian

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: - Friday, 6th June UMAT applications close - Friday, 20th June “My Careers Match” – Year 10 - Tuesday, 24th June University Roadshow P5- Year 10 only - Tuesday, 24th June “Successful Transitions” for Year 12 students & their parents-

7.00pm in the PAC Mid Coast Careers Market This week, all of Year 10 attended the Mid Coast Careers Market. This was a key event moving into the period when Year 10 students consider their future education and training options. Exhibitors ranged from apprenticeship and Traineeship information to University providers. The HSC and Careers Expo 2014 This annual event is happening from 29th May – 1st June at Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park, Sydney. We have some free passes to give away, please see Mrs Tinsey for these. www.hscandcareers.com.au 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

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

JACKETS $65 $35

PANTS $40

POLOS $30 $20

UNIFORM UPDATE Our students are looking very smart in the new sports shorts with the white SAPSS lettering, especially when combined with the new polo design.

Our new design tracksuits are just as smart and are expected at JOPRIM in June. The previous style will continue to be accepted and are being sold at heavily-reduced prices. Get in quickly before they sell out!

SECONDHAND UNIFORM SHOP

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.

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 4 Monday Help Please Tuesday Ann Barth Wednesday Julie Leahy Thursday Help Please Friday Michelle Cramp

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.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Hastings Choristers invite you to a concert designed to help you unwind after a busy financial year. ‘Into The Black’ features our Cantorus choir singing a range of well known, bright numbers while the popular female ensemble Cantabile will perform a selection of their favourite pieces. Add to that two of our very talented local sopranos – Kate Hartley and Stella Hannock – and you’ll know this short concert is obviously not to be missed. Doors at the Glasshouse will open at 5.30pm on Friday 27 June which allows plenty of time to head up to the Mezzanine Foyer and enjoy the complimentary drink included in the ticket price before the concert – which commences at 6pm. All perfect timing to drop in on your way home from work, or perhaps plan it as a musical entrée before you head out to dinner. Tickets for the concert are $20 which includes a complimentary drink, and are available now at the Glasshouse Box Office. Book online at www.glasshouse.org.au or phone 6581 8888. CATHOLIC CARE OF THE AGED is taking part in the first ever National Care Home Open day

And would like you to join them to enjoy the Hastings Public School Senior Concert Band, Hospitality from Mackillop students and gain a true understanding from the people who really know aged Care....the residents.

WHERE: Emmaus 16 Colonel Barney Drive, Port Macquarie 2444

WHEN: Friday 20th June 9.30-12noon

RSVP: Friday 13th June Alison 6589 9810 or 0439 996 682

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 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.

SJRC App Parents, did you know we have our very own College App? Designed by Phil Nickl in Year 11, the SJRC App is a convenient way to stay up-to-date with College events, place a lunch order with the canteen, and inform the College about your son/daughter's absence and much more. If you have an iPhone or iPad, search for 'St Joseph's Regional College' in the iTunes Store. Android users, watch this space!. Alternatively, use the link: SJRC App for iPhone/iPad

TERM 2 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

STUDENT SUCCESS Congratulations to Kye Marshall in Year 11 who was selected in the CCC Rugby Union Team after a trial in Sydney. 2014 Diocesan Cross Country Results Our Cross Country Squad travelled to Grafton on Thursday to compete in the Lismore Diocesan Cross Country Carnival. The weather was perfect as were the track conditions. Congratulations to Zia Jones, Ethan Morson, Harry Hanley and Tahlia Hunter who all qualified for the Diocesan team. Thanks to our coaches, Mr. Michael Morson, Mrs Di Walsh and Miss Taylor Kennedy who travelled with the team to Grafton. For overall results, go to the SJRC sports webpage; the link is at the bottom of the page.

SPORT

TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE

LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM THE REGIONAL VISIT

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

Kye is pictured on the left

RAW CHALLENGE On the 24th of May SJRC's toughest teachers and students took on the Everest, that was, the 'RAW Challenge'. An 8km adventure course with 30 obstacles at the Barrington tops. The race was an opportunity for senior students to see if the weeks of hard work during Wednesday morning bootcamps had paid off. The hot and humid conditions made the mud baths and dam crossings somewhat appealing and the many rope and wall climbs certainly separated the teachers from the students. Two hours later and we were left with muddy faces, sore legs and sense of satisfaction and achievement. Check out the photos on the College facebook site. Thank you to Mr Kelly for getting us organised for the event and to Mr Cannon for driving us there. See you all on Wednesdays at 7:00am Bootcamp in preparation for 2015.

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

SPORT

TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE

LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM THE REGIONAL VISIT

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