Term 2 Week 1 - 23rd April 2021

Welcome to Term 2 

I would like to welcome back all families to Term 2. A special welcome to new students and families who have joined the St Joseph's Regional College community this term. 

Term 2 is always a very busy term. One highlight is the opportunity to showcase our wonderful College at the Year 7 2022 Information and Open Evening to new parents and Year 6 students next Monday 26th April. I know our senior students have volunteered to assist on the evening and I appreciate their pride in their school and desire to ‘show it off’ to future students and their families. 

Statement of Intent: Our Shared Commitment

Dear families of St Joseph's Regional College, please find below a Statement of Intent which is reflective of our ongoing attentiveness to responding to sexual assault and sexual violence among young people.  Be assured of our continued support.

The role of schools in strengthening children and young people’s understanding of consent, and preventing and responding to sexual assault and sexual violence among young people.

A Statement of Intent was signed on Friday, 26 March 2021 by the Government, Catholic and Independent Schools to strengthen school-aged children and young people’s ability to form healthy relationships, understanding of consent and harm prevention. The Statement acknowledges the key role of school staff, in partnership with families, in supporting change.

This Statement is our system commitment, which recognises the innate dignity of the child and young person and their inherent goodness, ‘to enable each to achieve the fullness of life’. The Statement acknowledges the key role of school staff, in partnership with families, in supporting children and young people to reach their full potential by strengthening their ability to form healthy relationships, understand consent and harm prevention.

As a system of Catholic schools, we recognise our duties and responsibilities as educators and the growing concerns in the community in this area. We believe that each person is made in the image and likeness of God and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, religion or ethnicity.

At St Joseph's Regional College, we believe in delivering a robust curriculum across stages. Healthy relationships, understanding of consent and harm prevention is in the following PDHPE units: Year 8 Relationships, Year 9 Better Safe than Sorry and Year 10 Respectful Relationships. We will supplement the curriculum by engaging the services of appropriate community-based organisations. In 2021 we have engaged with YOURCHOICEZ - Year 11, Real Talk - Years 8 & 10 and Safe on Social with all students in Years 7-10.

The voice of parents/carers is valuable as the first and continuing educators of their children. We encourage families to complete a survey to support our future direction in driving cultural change around respectful relationships.

The survey is open until Friday, 7th May and the link to access the survey is located below.

If you have any questions please email the College at sjrhport@lism.catholic.edu.au and a College leadership member will contact you.

Student Leaders Forum

On Wednesday, 21st April, College Captain, Ella Handley and Vice Captains, Luka Marshall and Mia Watts, attended the Student Leadership Forum at St Columba Anglican School. The Forum is designed to provide practical lessons on leadership and open communication between Port Macquarie’s student leaders so they may plan and present student concerns and initiatives, while creating greater links between the schools in the local area.

In addition to connecting with other student leaders, Ella, Mia and Luka were able to connect with the local, state and federal tiers of politics as guest representatives, Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor, Peta Pinson, Port Macquarie MP, Leslie Williams and The Federal Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan, attended the event. The forum explored topics such as successful leadership, government support following natural disasters, connecting youth to local support services, and respecting our local heritage and history.

I sincerely thank Ms Heidi O'Reilly, Leader of the Student Leadership Team for accompanying our leaders at this very important community meeting. Ms O'Reilly, said, "It was delightful to hear students passionately express their views on the issues that matter to them and their local community".

Year 12 Graduation Dinner

I would like to advise that the 2021 Year 12 Graduation Dinner will go ahead this year at Panthers Port Macquarie on Friday, 12th November. Further information regarding the graduation dinner will be relayed to families later this term.

God bless

Mr Jim Dempsey
Principal

Year 8 & 9 Indigenous Girls Beautify our College

At the end of Term 1, a group of Year 8 and Year 9 Indigenous girls, got creative with paint. The group have painted some amazing and colourful artwork on the back of our new basketball backboards which were installed over the holiday break. 

Well done and congratulations on creating some beautiful Indigenous artwork for all to enjoy in our playground.

A special thank you to our Indigenous Education Worker Mrs Carly Taylor, for organising this team building and beautification activity. 

Painting of the Basketball Backboards

The finished results - Amazing!

St Joseph's Feast Day

Next Friday, 30th April we will celebrate St Joseph the Worker Feast Day. As a faith community, we come together to celebrate the Feast of St Joseph the Worker, the Patron Saint of our College.

The day will begin with a Mass before students move to in-class activities, then a lunch shared within their Pastoral Care group and then finally games on the oval. 

Students are permitted to wear their sports uniform on this day. Please note: this is a compulsory attendance day for all students. 

I invite you to explore the following further information about our Patron Saint, St Joseph the Worker.

St._Joseph_the_Worker_Britannica_Online_Encyclopedia.pdf

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ANZAC Day 

ANZAC Day is this Sunday, 25th April and as a College, we will commemorate the day on Wednesday during assembly time. The ANZAC Day Service and march have been given the green light to go ahead in Port Macquarie, with the march commencing at 10.00am and the main commemoration service commencing at 11.00am at the Cenotaph. While the community is able to line the streets to watch the Veterans march, unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, our students are unable to march and the SAPSS Marching Band will not be performing this year.

If you have photographs of your family commemorating ANZAC Day please feel free to email them to the College:  sjrhport@lism.catholic.edu.au

I thank College Captains, Ella Handley and Joseph Lewis who will represent our College at the ANZAC Day Service.

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)

The College is currently going through the NCCD process. I invite you to view the below images which explain a little more about the collection of data. 

For further information and to learn more about the NCCD, visit the Portal: www.nccd.edu.au

Mrs Tanya Daley
Assistant Principal - Mission

Year 7 2022 Information and Open Evening

We are so excited to meet our Year 7 2022 students next Monday, 26th April 2021 at 5.00 pm in the College Hall. The evening will consist of a College Tour followed by a presentation.  Meet our educators, see our facilities and witness the guiding beliefs that make St Joseph's Regional College a great choice for your child's learning future.

Information regarding booking an online enrolment interview will be provided on the evening. Click on the following link to register your attendance:  RSVP Year 7 2022 Information and Open Evening

Enrolment Welcome Pack

Prospective families are invited to collect an Enrolment Welcome Pack from our College Office. These packs will be available from Tuesday 23rd March 2021. The pack contains important information about the enrolment process.

Online Enrolment Application

Our College has moved to Online Enrolment Application and access to the application is via our College website:  https://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/how-to-enrol

Do you know someone who would like to enrol at SJRC in 2022?

It would be appreciated if you are aware of friends or siblings wishing to enrol for 2022 that you inform them about the upcoming Information and Open Evening.

For further information please contact our Enrolment Officer, Mrs Michelle Reynolds at our College Office on 5525 4100.

A5_Yr_7_Ad_April_2021_Regional.pdf

Mr Jim Dempsey
Principal

'Camp Aspire' at Macquarie University

During the school holidays, Macquarie University held their ‘Camp Aspire’ camp. Well done to the following students who took time out of the holidays attend, Year 12 students - Nelson Young, Wilson Hooper, Matthew Gleeson and Brianna Ducker. Year 11 students - Charlie Ross and Luke Banks.

The camp was originally scheduled for January but was postponed due to Covid. During the two night stay on the Macquarie Univerisity campus, students experienced activities that allowed them a taste of what their dream degree would involve, meet external organisation representatives and get involved in Cultural activities. The students also attended a faculty of the university that they had chosen based on their interests.

By attending the camp, students were able to gain the knowledge and experiences that will help them to make a decision on what their tertiary study options are once they finish high school.

Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance

Year 10 & 11 Indigenous students recently attended the Saltwater Freshwater Exhibition and basket weaving workshop at the Glasshouse.

The touring exhibition showcased Aboriginal artists and cultural practitioners from Gumbaynggirr, Dunghutti, Birpai and Worimi nations.

This was a great opportunity for students to view local artists' paintings and weaving work. After the tour, students were taught the art of weaving making their own small bowl/basket using a grass plant and palm fronds by local Aboriginal artist, Patricia McInherny. 

Mrs Carly Taylor
Indigenous Education Worker

Year 7 Technology Mandatory Metal students have been learning about changing the shape of solid metal rods and using these rods to design and create an original candle holder. Students have been working through the design process to create their design folio. Watch this space for the final projects to be revealed!

Mrs Diana Walsh
Assistant Leader of TAS

The University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health (UONDRH) planned a ‘road trip’ to bring a group of 12 university students, who are currently studying Medicine and Allied Health disciplines, to present health-related career and study information to interested SJRC and MacKillop College senior students.
The university students are members of BREAATHHE Rural Health Club, currently studying at Callaghan Campus of The University of Newcastle, Australia and volunteering because they want to pursue rural health careers.

Students attending were exposed to a variety of information sessions and practical hands-on activities along with access to an in-depth session for Year 12 who are keen for admission to Medical School and want input about UCAT and the admissions processes. Those attending took advantage of the opportunity to ask questions about accommodation and life at university.

Many thanks to MacKillop College Port Macquarie for hosting the event, to the volunteer students from The University of Newcastle and to Dr Ian Woodley for supporting the initiative and making the visit possible. #aHSC4opportunity #ruralhealth #uondrh #BREAATHHE

Congratulations to the SJRC senior students who took up this valuable opportunity. The level of your respectful interaction with the university students was exceptional.

Leanne Tinsey
Teacher and Leader of Careers and University Transition

It's such a vital time to be involved in the caring professions. This week's alumna is Maggie Falk, currently fulfilling a very valued role as an RN at Port Macquarie Base Hospital. #aHSC4opportunity #wherearetheynow

Mrs Karen Bale - Teacher Librarian (Monday-Thursday)
Mrs Michelle Lawler - Teacher Librarian (Friday)

Word of the week: Strength

Meaning: The emotional or mental qualities necessary in dealing with difficult or distressing situations.

In the last couple of years, our strength has been tested. Bushfires, COVID-19. floods.
The strength and resilience shown by many people affected by these disasters has been amazing.

For all things Sport please visit the SJRC Sport Website.

Pages include:

• Upcoming events
• Links
• Sport News
• Representative Sport
• Sport Program
• Sport Records
• Sport Awards
• Jim O'Brien Cup

Michael Cannon
SJRC Leader of Sport

On Tuesday this week we ran our annual cross country carnival in and around the SJRC grounds.  Congratulations to Macquarie House for taking out the day.  For a full list of results, age champions and the SJRC Squad please click the link below.

Full Results – SJRC Squad is highlighted yellow.

An invitation to attend the Diocesan Carnival to be held in Grafton on Friday 21st May will be sent out to highlighted students in the coming weeks.

A huge thank you to our Maintenance staff, Marty and John for marking out the course and having the ovals in spectacular order.  Also to the staff involved on the day:  checkpoints, marshaling, timekeeping and recording.

For full photo coverage please check our Facebook Page.

Michael Cannon

SJRC Leader of Sport

The 2021 Hastings Education Fund (HEF) Golf Day is coming up on Sunday 30th May.  Please see below for details:

Event: Best 3 out of 4 scores

Teams: 4 people (with or without handicap) and may be mixed.

Venue: The Port Macquarie Golf Club. 

Time: 11:00 am for a 12:00 noon Shotgun start.

Cost: $30 per player (includes a sausage sandwich and a drink)

Entries: Please ring the Port Macquarie Golf Club Pro Shop to enter (0478 818 330)

Raffle: There is a monster raffle running on the day.  Please see the flyer at the link below for prizes.

HEF Golf Day & Annual Raffle Draw

Michael Cannon

SJRC Leader of Sport

Congratulations to SJRC Senior Football (Soccer) Teams who traveled to Kempsey today.  Both teams were vying for a place in the Lismore Diocesan Finals.  Results follow:

SJRC Senior Boys

SJRC Senior Girls
Went through the day undefeated to claim the title of 2021 Southern Lismore Diocesan Champions.

All squad members contributed strongly in wins over:

Game 1 v MacKillop 3-0 win
Game 2 v John Paul College 5-2 win
Game 3 v St Paul's Kempsey 2-0 win
Game 4 v Newman 10-1 win.

The girls team now go on to play the Northern Diocesan winners for the title of Diocesan Champions on Tuesday 4th May in Coffs Harbour.

Thanks to coaches Mr Matt Cato (boys) and Mr Evan Berger (girls).  Also to Mr Cam Hunt (PE/Sport Trainee) who assisted teams on the day.

JOB Cup Tally

Michael Cannon
SJRC Leader of Sport

21st April 2021

Congratulations to Ty-Jesse Brabant (Yr 11) and Sam Watts (Yr 9) who were named in Northern NSWCCC Rugby League Teams after a trial held in South West Rocks today.  They now go on to play for a place in the NSWCCC Team at St. Marys' on the 20th & 21st of May.  Good Luck Boys.

Full Lists of boys from the Lismore Diocese who made teams:

Under 15 years
Logan Lacey JPC Coffs
Jackson Bennett Casino
Will Rosebaum. Mackillop
Sam Watts. Regional
Ethan Tombs. Mackillop
Jimmy McCombie  Xavier
Flynn Johnson.  Xavier
Charlie Strong.  Xavier
Noah Waldock. Xavier
Ashley Watts. Banora

Under 18 years
Rueban Moyle  Xavier
Blake Forder.  Banora
Harry Sivewright. Woodlawn
Jack Field. Banora
Khyan Weir. Xavier
Jye Davis   Woodlawn
Henry Lee.  Woodlawn
Harry Baker. Woodlawn 
Kye Cooper. Woodlawn
Ty-Jesse Brabant. Regional

Presidents XIII
Under 18s
Joe Lewis.Regional

Michael Cannon
SJRC Leader of Sport

21st April 2021

Congratulations to Sophie Batchelor (Yr 11) who is a member of the East Coast Eagles Futsal Team.  They were crowned U/16 National Club Champions last weekend after an undefeated run through the tournament.  The team had a narrow victory in the final against a Tasmanian side 2 - 1 after extra time.

Photo Credit: Port Macquarie Futsal

Michael Cannon

SJRC Leader of Sport

21st April 2021

Our College canteen is in need of volunteers. If you are able to spare an hour or so of your time, we would love for you to join us. Please contact Donna Hamlin through the College Office 5525 4100 to arrange.

Weekly Lunch Specials

The Canteen opens at 8.00am every school day.

Ms Donna Hamlin
Food Services Manager

The St Agnes' Uniform Store is open from:

Monday to Friday - 12 noon-5.00pm
Saturday - 9.00am-12 noon

 6 Boronia Street, Port Macquarie