Sunday 23rd Sunday 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 & 6.00pm 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 3, Week 9

MONDAY, 9th September (Day 1)

- Year 11 Examinations Staff Briefing 8.30am Year 12 SRC Lunch SAPSS Jazz Band in Performing Arts Centre 4.30pm-6.00pm Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.30pm

TUESDAY, 10th September (Day 2)

- Year 11 Examinations Girls Vocal Group 8.30am in PAC Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm Drumline in PAC 1.05pm-1.45pm

WEDNESDAY, 11th September (Day 3)

- Year 11 Examinations House Staff Meetings 8.20am-8.45am T20 MNC Boys 7/8 & 9/10 Cricket Gala Day U/14 Rugby Presentation in PAC 5.30pm-6.30pm 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, 12th September (Day 4)

- Year 11 Examinations HSC Practical Music Marking NSW CCC Athletics at Homebush Year 9 iPad Distribution in Period 6 Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm

FRIDAY, 13th September (Day 5)

- Year 11 Examinations Concert Band 7.45am-8.45am in PAC NSW CCC Athletics at Homebush Lunchtime Mass in Library Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.00pm

DATES TO REMEMBER

Monday 16th September – 18th September Year 8 Camp @ South West Rocks Monday 16th September NSW Secondary Chess Competition at Grafton Wednesday 18th September Year 12 Mass @ St Agnes Church 6.30pm Thursday 19th September Year 12 Major Prizegiving & Morning Tea 9.00am Friday 20th September Last Day Term 3 Monday 18th November Yr 12 Graduation Dinner

6th September 2013 Term 3, Week 8 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 MESSAGE LOVE OF LEARNING Our schools and teachers are focused on ensuring that powerful learning is occurring in our classrooms. To achieve this, our teachers strive to make their teaching purposeful, engaging and relevant. With the support of our Catholic Schools Office our teachers and leaders have been working hard to ensure that our schools are learning communities where students find pleasure and joy in learning. Research cited by Stipek and Seal in “Motivated Minds: Raising Children to Love Learning” shows that children are motivated to learn when:

They are raised to feel competent and autonomous; They are secure in their relationships with others; They feel capable and skilled; They have some choice and control over their learning; They feel loved, supported and respected by their parents and

teachers; and They believe that intelligence isn’t fixed and they can achieve

success by working hard.

We also believe that by continuing to develop a strong culture of learning, our schools provide students with the best opportunities to learn, thrive and achieve their personal best.

Mr Jim O’Brien Coordinating Principal

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Student Leadership at St Joseph’s Regional College Increasingly at St Joseph’s Regional College, we are learning of the role of student leadership, in the formation of all students on their journey to adulthood. At this week’s assembly, the St Joseph’s Regional community was inspired by eight of our current Year 11 students who delivered their 2014 College Captain speeches. Prior to delivering their speech, each candidate met individually with SRC Coordinator, Mr Daniel O’Mullane and me. It became quickly self-evident to me that each of these young people has the personal attributes and capacity to fulfil the role of College Captain. Indeed, this year it has been decided to broaden the base of leadership in the College by introducing the role of College Vice Captain. Listed below are some key quotes in each of the speeches delivered last Wednesday: Congratulations to:

Shaun Hinton Kade Madigan Jamie Lightfoot Sam Turner

Lisa Fraser Tahnee Borg Erin Badewitz Britney Avery

Shaun Hinton: Today I am speaking on behalf of the average regional student ... which I think makes me extremely relatable to students across the board. Students can come to me with new ideas and concepts about the College’s future knowing that I am on the same page. Kade Madigan: I am friendly, incredibly modest about my leadership abilities, approachable, always try my hardest and am willing to listen to any ideas you have to improve school life. Jamie Lightfoot: Having been part of the SRC this year, and part of leadership conferences and summits I have learnt so much about being a leader - things I now want to give back to the College.

Sam Turner: I want to give you the best next year at St Joseph's Regional I possibly can. But the thing is, I can't do it by myself - That's not the sort of leader I want to be. I need your help. Lisa Fraser: I love this school; I think it's a fantastic environment and we've got a really good College spirit here. What other school has teachers who dress up as firemen and dance around with a deranged bear to encourage students to walk along a beach? Tahnee Borg: I think I would be a great College representative because I am always so proud to say that I attend St Joseph's Regional College - and I am so proud of who I represent. Erin Badewitz: I'm passionate about what I believe in. If I was to be captain, I would try to be the voice for us, the students. Britney Avery: I believe that the role of College Captain is more than just a badge and a title. It is about how you act, it is about doing not just saying. It is about my example… it is about my words and my actions.

Once again, congratulations to all students who have put themselves forward for this very special role of service at St Joseph’s Regional College.

God Bless

Jim Dempsey Principal

MESSAGE FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

YEAR 9 iPAD UPDATE Year 9 students have been given an iPad Agreement letter regarding cost and conditions of our Year 9 iPad rollout. Parents/guardians are required to read, sign and return this agreement by Monday, 9th September at the latest.

Change of distribution date, iPads will now be distributed on Thursday, 12th September not Friday, 13th as per agreement letter. If you have misplaced this letter or did not receive one, you can download a copy from our Year 9 iPad website: http://go2school.wix.com/year9. This site outlines in more detail our plan; it also includes tips and advice for parents and students on safe use of technology at home. This website can also be accessed through the ‘Quick Links’ section on our College website http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/

Cath Eichmann Assistant Principal

A message from School Fees Administration, Parish Admin Centre SCHOOL FEES

John McQueen Director Parish Education

HOMEWORK HUB FOR SENIOR STUDENTS Sunday 11.00am – 3.00pm

The Homework Hub will be open on a Sunday from 11.00am till 3.00pm for Year 12 students to provide them with a quiet place to study. All Year 12 are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity and consolidate the material presented during their Seminar Days. Normal opening hours apply for all other years.

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"

YEAR 11 - Young People and Risk Taking Year 11 students will attend the RRISK (Reduce Risk, Increase Student Knowledge) seminars scheduled for Thursday, 7th November, 2013 at Port Panthers Club, Port Macquarie. Each week we will feature an article in regards to the program.

Risk-taking in adolescence it is an essential part of learning and personal development. Every healthy adolescent takes risks as he or she grows towards independence. Most researchers agree that if there is no risk there is no growth. A common problem for some young people is their inability to evaluate the potential risks and consequences of everyday behaviour. Thrill seeking, speeding, the desire to impress one’s friends; feelings of invincibility and the search for new experiences are all motivating forces that drive many teenagers. As a result they are over represented in every category of risk taking resulting in injury and trauma.

The RRISK Program aims to reduce risk-taking behaviour associated with alcohol and drug use, driving and partying amongst year 11 students in the North and Mid North Coast of NSW. RRISK is relevant to the social life, developmental stage and concerns of adolescents. It extends the school based drug education and road safety curriculum by providing opportunities for senior high school students to develop knowledge, attitudes and skills to reduce risk taking and develop safer celebrating strategies.

Over 4500 students from more than 59 high schools from Port Macquarie to Tweed Heads have registered to attend one of 10 RRISK Seminars. This year, two additional seminars will be held in Port Macquarie and Kempsey to meet the growing demand. If you have a year 11 student in your family, encourage them to attend.

Port Macquarie Panthers Auditorium 7th November

Research shows that RRISK is effective in reducing young driver crashes by 44%

The largest study ever undertaken into young driver behaviour was conducted by the George Institute of International Health and published in 2009. RRISK was identified as the only program to have resulted in a 44% reduction in road crashes for participants. The researchers consider RRISK a best practice program because it builds resilience by equipping young people with strategies and practical skills to manage risks in their social life and on the roads as drivers and passengers.

Look for information about the RRISK Program on the RRISK website www.rrisk.com.au and in this newsletter over the coming weeks.

FROM THE LEADER OF CATECHESIS AND SCHOOL EVANGELISATION

Youth Mass Thank you for all the students, family and friends that joined us for the Father’s Day Youth Mass at St Agnes’ Parish last weekend. Our musicians and singers did a wonderful job under the direction of Mrs Leanne Johnson and Mrs Sharon Green. Fr Donnelly was touched by the presentation made by Mrs Eichmann on behalf of the school community and many students joined the BBQ and activities held in the HUB afterwards. Operation Christmas Child Thank you to all the Pastoral Care groups who handed in their shoe boxes this week that were overflowing with gifts of love. Operation Christmas Child is an international relief project that brings God’s hope and joy to children in over a hundred countries. Our College community has made a significant contribution and know the joy it will bring to so many. Thank you to our Youth Ministry Trainee, Jasmin Ryan (pictured) for coordinating this project. HSC Prayer Sponsors The HSC is fast approaching, as our Year 12 students know all too well. One way we are able to support our students is through prayer. If you would like to be a prayer sponsor this is how it works. A prayer sponsor indicates their interest in praying for a student by calling the school office. Information will then be sent to you about a particular student you can pray for and when they will be writing their exams. We can let them know who is praying for them or you can remain anonymous. We also gather as a school community before each exam and have special prayers prepared by subject teachers to support our students during this stressful time.

YOUTH HUB NEWS

YOGA at the YOUTH HUB The Youth Hub yoga classes are open to children from 10yrs to adults. The ten week course runs from 17th October to 19th December on Thursday’s from 4.00pm – 5.00pm. Cost of the course is $70 ($7 per class) for the 10 weeks. All mats and props are supplied.

For further information contact Martine- 0403 841 685 or email: info@spirityogaonline.com.au or visit their website http://www.spirityogaonline.com.au/ Do you want to make a difference in your local community? Interact is a branch of Rotary International for 12-18 year olds aiming to make a difference on a local, national and international level. Interact is run by youth for youth – so our group can make a difference to issues that affect us.

Our meetings our held every two weeks at the Youth Hub from 4.00pm, and are open to all 12-18 year olds. For more info see: www.interactportmacquarie.com

The Youth Hub is situated at 140 Horton Street Port Macquarie. For further information please contact Michael Gilmour, Manager Port Macquarie Youth Centre on 6584 7569 or 0408 258 398 or email mgilmour@stagnesparish.org.au Public Access/drop-in hours Monday to Friday 3pm - 7pm, Office hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Nora Swain Leader of Catechesis and School Evangelisation

Year 9 Industrial Technology – METAL Year 9 are well underway with their projects, with most students completing their first welds on their Bush BBQ and Macadamia Nut Cracker. This week students also completed their competency demonstration for the angle grinder, lots of sparks and fun.

SCHOOL STUDENT TRANSPORT The school is in receipt of NSW School Pupil Identification Cards which are issued to students who have reached 16 years of age and over, attending CERTIFIED day school. These cards permit students to travel at the discounted rate of fare on all CityRail trains, State Transit buses and government ferries for journeys to and from sport, evening, weekend and vacation travel. Concession cards will also be available for country and interstate rail journeys on Countrylink services. These cards are available from the school office.

LIBRARY NEWS Term 3 Photography Competition Due to the popularity of the Term 1 Photography Competition #Summer, we are proud to announce we are running a competition again in term 3. The theme is #kindography, and you can view the details about the competition at https://www.smore.com/5tkm-kindography. We are hoping that, as before, our talented students get creative with cameras, phones, iPads etc., and give us the opportunity to showcase their work.

Take a look at some of our entries to date.

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

#Kindography "In the end, only kindness matters" - Jewel

Enter our Term 3 Photography Competition

The theme for our term 3 Photography Competition is #Kindography

How do I enter?

Step 1. Take a photograph! You can use any device that you want - camera, phone, iPad etc. The

theme of your photograph MUST reflect the theme of Kindness. It MUST contain an image of a

person or persons.

Step 2. Email your photograph to kbale@lism.catholic.edu.au. Your subject heading should be in the

format of #kindography - your name (e.g. #kindography - John Smith).

Step 3. Any person/s whose image/s appears in your photograph must complete the online permission form included in this flyer to allow their image to be uploaded to the St Joseph's Regional

College Library's FaceBook page and Pinterest Board. Failure to do so will mean that we will not be

able to upload your photo to our galleries.

Karen Bale Teacher Librarian

CAREERS

YEAR 12 REMINDERS Early Entry Schemes

Friday, 13th September SCU STAR

Virtual Careers Fair – 2nd – 8th September A digital expo that connects students or recent graduates with employers and educational institutions. For more information on internships, training and job opportunities go to www.virtualfair.careerone.com.au

Australian Defence Force On Thursday, 19th September, the ADF will conduct an information session for Years 10-12. Students wishing to attend this session must indicate their intention via a sign-on sheet in the Library. All students must have their diaries signed by their Period 6 , Day 9 teacher to show as they enter the session.

Work Experience- If your child is interested in undertaking work experience, each individual case will be considered on its merit. Students would need to discuss with us suitable dates but preferable these will be in holiday times and only under exceptional circumstances would this condition be waived.

If you require further information, go to the College Moodle site and access it via students – Careers – Work Experience. Careers Weekly Email Newsletter -All Year 11 and 12 students, parents and relevant Year 10 will receive each week a newsletter detailing all careers information that we receive. We hope some of the websites and information will be relevant to you and your son or daughter. Please contact us if you require further information or delete if nothing is relevant.

If you are not receiving these emails please check with the college office that your contact details are up-to-date. All careers information is broadcast through this method, so please keep details updated. Regional Careers Website- Our new Regional College 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

ENGLISH NEWS

ROTARY ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION

Selected Year 8 English students were once again invited to participate in the 2013 Rotary Essay Writing Competition.

The competition required students to investigate an issue of international significance and to present their findings in a form and medium of their choosing.

Congratulations to Victoria Abercromby who received the bronze award for her enlightening visual essay on the international non-government organisation Doctors Without Borders; to Chloe Litjens and Odessa Mullin who shared the silver award for their multimedia presentation on the Australian Cancer Council; and to Lily Howard who received the gold award for her extensive and compelling research into the contribution of UNICEF and World Vision to the eradication of poverty through education.

A special thank you to Mrs Claire Gerke and Mr Paul Plunkett for judging this year’s entries and also to Mrs Leonie McHugh who attended our assembly on Wednesday to present the awards.

Ms Brigitte Rieger, Leader of English

SCIENCE NEWS

Another opportunity is available for those budding scientists out there in Years 8 and 9, please see Mr Bennie if interested for an information booklet.

THE SCIENCE EXPERIENCE; ENJOY 3 days in which you will be introduced to some of the wonders of science and

technology PERFORM interesting experiments in university laboratories HEAR leaders in science, technology and engineering LEARN about careers in science and technology LOCATED at 37 Universities around Australia PROGRAMS are non-selective COST is $115 for the 3 day program SPONSORSHIP is available through Rotary

MATHS VAULT PROBLEMS Four friends all have a birthday in February. They decide to put their names in a hat. Each friend draws a name out and buys a birthday present for the person they draw. What is the probability that no one will draws their own name from the hat?

Last Week’s Answer: She will need 400 post it notes

CANTEEN ROSTER

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 Emma Daley at the College Canteen on 5525 4100.

Term 3, Week 8

Monday Marion Pallot Tuesday Help Wanted Wednesday Julie Leahy Thursday Help Wanted Friday Michelle Cramp

COMMUNITY NOTICES

DRUM ATTACK- Weekend Drumming Boot Camp for school aged drummers is being held on Friday, 27th Friday – Sunday, 29th September. For further details please contact Mandy on 0431 234 201 or email drumattach@hotmail.com.au

THE PORT CITY LEAGUES MAGPIES CRICKET CLUB registration is at the Port City Bowling Club this Saturday 7th September from 5.00pm. For further enquiries please contact the Club Secretary Nik James on 0402 988 075.

PORT MACQUARIE JUNIOR CRICKET CLUB REGISTRATIONS are being held on 7th September in Port Central from 9:30am to 1:00pm and on 14th September at Settlement City 9:30am to 1:00pm. Online registration now open www.portmacquariejcc.nsw.cricket.com.au or Email jsmith@stackspm.com.au or phone 0439 803 957

PORT JUNIOR TOUCH Competition Starts Week 1, Term 4. Age divisions 10, 12, 14, 16-18- boys, girls or mixed teams. Rego days: Thursday, 12th Sept 4-6pm, Saturday 14th Sept 9am-12pm both outside Sportspower. For full details - www.portmacquarietouch.com click on the Junior tab or contact Brent Steep 0414 870 670

TSA SWIMMING CLUB registration for the 2013-2014 are now open at The Swimming Academy Swim Centre, 3 Jindalee Road, Port Macquarie. New club members are welcome on Friday nights from 6.00pm. For further information call Helen Todd on 6581 0422

2013 MINI MARATHON RESULTS

TERM 3

Week 9 Yr 11 Exams Tues 10th Sept "Tents Up" day Yr 8 during sport Fri 13th Sept CCC Athletics – Homebush

Week 10 Yr 11 Exams Mon 16th - Wed 18th Sept Year 8 Camp - Trial Bay Tue 17th Sept Coast to Country Cup Rugby Union Final - Forster Fri 20th Sept Last day of term 3

Sabrina Lowe - School Sport Australia Volleyball Congratulations to Sabrina Lowe who recently competed in the School Sport Australia U/16 Volleyball tournament in Queensland. She was selected in the NSW All Schools team in May. Each state played every other state twice and then on the last day there is a playoff for 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th and 5th/6th. Finals: 5th/6th Playoff NSW v Western Australia 2 – 3. See website for a full list of Tournament results.

Gloucester Equestrian Interschool 2013

On Friday, 30th August 2013 five students represented our College at the Gloucester Equestrian Interschool competition. Congratulations to Mikaela McKinnon 13 years who came 4th hack, 5th rider and 4th hunter, Brittany Coates 13 years who came 5th hack, Michelle Ingram 14 years who was the Overall reserve champion for 14 years group and achieved a 2nd rider, 4th hack, 1st hunter, 5th ball race, 5th barrels, 4th figure 8, 2nd scudahoe and 2nd shamrock. Congratulations also to Tara Jeffrey and Michael Johnson for your effort on the day.

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.

SPORT TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE

LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM THE REGIONAL VISIT

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

Michelle Ingram- Overall Reserve Champion 14yrs