Sunday 2nd of Lent 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 1, Week 8

MONDAY, 17th March (Day 6)

- Year 10 Retreat Diocesan Winter Sports Trials at Lismore SAPSS Jazz Band in Performing Arts Centre 4.00pm-5.30pm Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.30pm

TUESDAY, 18th March (Day 7)

- Year 10 Retreat Year 11 Reflection Day Year 7 Cyber Safety talk in Hall P4&5 Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm Drumline in PAC 1.05pm-1.45pm David Kobler Parent Session on Student Sexuality at MacKillop 6.30pm

WEDNESDAY, 19th March (Day 8)

- Year 10 Retreat College Assembly 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

THURSDAY, 20th March (Day 9)

- Year 10 Retreat Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm

FRIDAY, 21st March (Day 10)

- National Day Against Bullying Year 10 Retreat Concert Band 7.45am-8.45am in Performing Arts Centre Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.00pm

DATES TO REMEMBER: Monday 24th March Year 8-12 Parent/Teacher Night M-Z 4.00pm – 7.30pm Wednesday 26th March & Senior Creative Arts Excursion to Sydney & Thursday 27th March Year 12 Geography Excursion Wednesday 26th March Indigenous Afternoon Tea in C10 (further details next week) Friday 28th March Country Cup Opens Rugby League Wednesday 2nd April Year 9 & 10 Shakespeare Night in Amphitheatre

For all the latest news, click the link below to visit St Joseph’s Regional Website http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/

14th March 2014 Term 1, Week 7 P.O. Box 231, College Drive PORT MACQUARIE 2444

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

“The Truth will set you free”

COORDINATING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

LENTEN CHALLENGE Last Wednesday marked the beginning of the Lenten season, a forty day period of preparation for Easter. Our schools celebrated the occasion with solemn liturgies which included the distribution of ashes. The ashes are a powerful sign of our own mortality and are created by burning blessed palms used on the previous Palm Sunday. As the ashes are placed on our forehead we are reminded “to turn away from sin and be faithful to the gospel”. Lent is a time for spiritual renewal and repentance. Repentance means the rejection of sin. It implies conversion to and reconciliation with God. During Lent we are encouraged to do penance by going without some things we enjoy and using the money we save to make donations to help the materially poor through “Project Compassion”. Even though it can be a struggle for many families “to make ends meet”, we are among the most fortunate in terms of material wealth. We witness to the compassion that Jesus Christ expects of his followers by helping the poor. Pope Francis reminds us in his Lenten message that our efforts must also “be directed to ending violations of human dignity, discrimination and abuse in the world, for these are so often the cause of destitution. When power, luxury and money become idols, they take priority over the need for a fair distribution of wealth. Our consciences thus need to be converted to justice, equality, simplicity and sharing”. When we enter into the spirit of Lent and make a genuine sacrifice to assist others the effect is twofold. Others benefit from our generosity and we benefit by the act of giving for “it is in giving that we receive”, as we become more Christ-like and more loving human beings. Mr Jim O’Brien Coordinating Principal

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

As I contemplate our upcoming Year 10 retreats next week, I can’t help but feel blessed by the generosity of St Joseph’s Regional College staff who will give so much of their time away from their families to enrich our students’ experiences at the retreats. On behalf of the College community, thank you to the following staff who will attend the retreats at either Bonny Hills or Camp Obadiah. To Mrs Helen Gilbert, Mrs Cath Eichmann and Mr Frank Johnston who will facilitate the retreats, along with Mrs Nicole Prior, Mr Mitch Robins, Miss Amy Chaloner, Mrs Tobi Harris, Mrs Debbie Hill, Mr Michael Morson, Mr Colin Mackay, Mr Bruce Smith, Mr Chris Delaney, Ms Sonia West, Mrs Lisa Mahon, Mrs Hannah O’Brien, Mr Daniel O’Mullane, Mr Paul Redfern, Mr Kim Eichmann, Miss Jessica Wright, Mrs Penny McKee, Mrs Kelly Biddle, Mr Michael Walsh, Mr Richard Battiston, Mr Matt Cato, Mr John Rossington and Mr Jeremy Buckley.

Recently, Pope Francis commented on the vocations of educators in Catholic schools. In the context of St Joseph’s Regional College staff, his words are very affirming of our mission here at the College.

I commend to you an extract from Pope Francis’ words:

To educate is an act of love, it is to give life. And love is demanding, it calls for the best resources, for a reawakening of the passion to begin this path patiently with young people. The educator in catholic schools must be, first and foremost, competent and qualified but, at the same time, someone who is rich in humanity and capable of being with young people in a style of pedagogy that helps promote their human and spiritual growth. Youth are in need of quality teaching along with values that are not only articulated but witnessed to. Consistency is an indispensable factor in the education of young peoples! Consistency! We cannot grow and we cannot educate without consistency; consistency and witness!

Year 7 Reflection Day This week has been a significant one for Year 7 students’ journeys at St Joseph’s Regional College. Last Friday, students travelled to St Agnes’ Church and the Youth Hub for their Reflection Day. Students then had the opportunity to meet with our College Chaplain, Fr. James Forster who talked to the students about important aspects of the Eucharist celebration and the significant features of St Agnes Church. Several members of St Agnes’ Parish community spoke to the students about their role in ministry and how they themselves can embrace new opportunities to be a witness.

Thank you to Mrs Helen Gilbert and Ms Sonia West who were the primary organisers of the Year 7 Reflection Day. Thank you also to Mr Phil Shelley, Mrs Kay Curran, Mr Michael Walsh, Mr Adrian Ryan, Mr Richard Battiston, Mrs Jane Rundle, Mr Jason Berry, Ms Jackie Howard and Miss Stephanie Figgins.

God Bless Jim Dempsey College Principal

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL MESSAGE

YEAR 8 - 12 PARENT-TEACHER NIGHT

Year 8-12 Parent-Teacher Interviews will be held over two nights, both from 4.00pm – 7.30pm on:

• Monday, 24th March for surnames M-Z

N.B. Bookings will close at 9.00am on Monday 24th March.

If you are unavailable on your set date please book on the alternate date

All parents are encouraged to attend these interviews as they are a critical contributor to your child’s success and happiness at school.

The evening provides the opportunity to meet with your child’s Pastoral Care (PC) Teacher as well as all subject teachers. It will also give you the opportunity to give teachers a brief insight into your child and their learning. Teachers will use the opportunity to let you know how your child has settled in to the 2014 school year and show you ways your child will be learning in their classroom, including how you can check their work and assist with homework and assignments.

In order to book your interviews (5 minutes per teacher) please go to the College website www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au and click on the Parent-Teacher interviews link.

You will need to have a copy of your child’s timetable (in their diary) with subjects and teachers names for each subject. Enter the School Event Code from the box below and then follow steps 1, 2 and 3. Please BE CAREFUL to book interviews for the correct date.

Parents that do not have access to the internet at home, at work, at a friend’s house or on their phones, may send a note to school with the approximate times they require, or phone the College on 02) 5525 4100.

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When you click finish, your interview timetable will be emailed to you automatically – check your junk mail folder if you do not receive your email immediately.

You can return to the site at any time, and change your interviews - until bookings close. Please REMEMBER to bring the email with times on it to the evening as this will be the only

way of knowing your interview times.

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 below:

SJRC App for iPhone/iPad

COLLEGE JUMPER SECOND-HAND SALE

The College has been given a number of ex-students jumpers for our second hand store. To make it easy for parents to purchase a second-hand jumper we will be having a stall at our Parent-Teacher evening on Monday, 24th March, the store will operate from 3.30pm – 6.30pm CASH SALES ONLY If you attended last Monday's Parent-Teacher evening, you are still able to have the opportunity of purchasing a College jumper or other uniform items through the uniform shop which is open on Tuesdays, from 2.45pm – 3.45pm. LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION: SHAVE for a CURE 2014

As the College has done in the past we will be permitting students to participate in Shave for a Cure in 2014 and congratulate students on their commitment to helping others.

The following guidelines must be followed before a student can shave their hair - Students must book an interview with the Principal to verify and show they have raised over

$250 at least one week before the SHAVE date. - Hair can only be shaved to a minimum of a Number 3 - Hair colouring outside of 'a natural colour' as per normal school rules is not permitted

Normal consequences for not complying with school hair rules will apply if students do not follow these guidelines.

Cath Eichmann Assistant Principal

CREATIVE ARTS NEWS Congratulations to Emily Camilleri and Kaitlin Smith for the beautiful work you have done on your Year 9 Portrait Drawings “Archibald Prize”

Mrs Tracy Pares Visual Arts Teacher

Artist: Emily Camilleri Artist: Kaitlin Smith

NEWS FROM OUR LEADER OF CATECHESIS AND EVANGELISATION

Year 11 Reflection Day This week all Year 11 students will be participating in a reflection day at the college. This is an important day for the students and we consider it a normal compulsory day of attendance. We are hoping to provide the students with a day to reflect on making informed decisions, setting priorities, relationships and directions they are taking in their lives. God calls us to be the best person we can be with all the gifts we have been given. This is a day to reflect on who we are and how God can assist us on our journey of self-discovery. Senior PC teachers will be facilitating the day along with our guest speaker David Kobler from Choicez Media. David is also running a parent information session at Mackillop Senior College on Tuesday evening March 18th from 6:30-8pm. Thank you to the Year 11 Pastoral Coordinator, Mr David Lewis, for organising the day’s activities. I’m sure it will be an enriching day for all the students. Please visit the Choicez Media website for more information.

Year 10 Retreat The annual Year 10 retreats are also occurring this coming week at Bonny Hills and Camp Obadiah. These days are usually a highlight of the school year for teachers and students. Teachers have been busy planning and preparing the retreat with the theme “Being a Witness to the Gospel Message.” This is a wonderful opportunity for students to reflect on their personal faith journey, their relationship with God and the importance of significant others in their lives. Thank you to the Year 10 Pastoral Coordinator, Mr Frank Johnson, and Mrs Helen Gilbert who are overseeing the facilitating and organisation of these retreats.

Year 7 Parents Parents, please mark Tuesday April 8th on your calendar. The Year 7 students and families are invited to a prayer service from 6:30pm - 7:30pm at St Agnes’ Church. Year 7 students will be involved in the planning, preparation and participation of this evening which concludes this first unit of study in the Religious Education program.

Ms Nora Swain Leader of Catechesis and Evangelisation

MAGAZINES WANTED

The Year 10 Retreat coordinators would appreciate any donations of unwanted magazines, particularly motorbike, fishing and surfing for students to use during the retreat.

Donations can be dropped into the front office of the College.

Proclaim Lismore Parents 2014 In the process of Proclaim Lismore Parents, the Diocese of Lismore is working to engage with parents on a program of change to make our schools the best they can be. We want to include you on this journey, so to find out more information, please visit the following links: (for parents of PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, use this link) http://proclaimlismore.com.au/feb25-2-14.html (for parents of SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, use this link) http://proclaimlismore.com.au/feb25-1-14.html

STUDENT SERVICES NEWS

Autism Awareness Day Autism Awareness Day is being held at Port Panthers on Saturday 5th April 2014 from 10.00am - 2.00pm. This event includes guest speaker Dr Debra Costley who is the Director, Aspect Practice & Research Leader, and will be discussing 'Adolescents and ASD'. There will also be a huge Autism Expo showcasing local disability services and great activities for children with autism and their siblings. Tickets for the Autism Day are FREE and can be booked online at http://www.trybooking.com/DWPS.

Camps for children living with Autism Spectrum Disorder Royal Far West, with sponsorship from the Newman Foundation, will be holding a series of camps for country families who have a child living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The camps will be held in the school holidays and the main goals of the camps are:

• To provide parents with information, strategies and support to understand their child with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

• To provide group sessions for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder with clinicians such as Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Psychologists.

• To provide siblings with an opportunity to share experiences and concerns and to have fun as a group.

• To provide families with relaxation, fun, recreational activities, respite and networking opportunities.

The first camp will be held at Royal Far West, Manly from Sunday 13 to Thursday 17 April. The camp will be free and inclusive of all accommodation, meals, recreation activities, information and group sessions. Families will need to provide their own transport to and from Manly. Each camp will be comprised of about 5 families so that the children are not over-whelmed and parents and children can be provided with the best opportunity to meet, share information and support each other while in a relaxing and restful environment. If you would like to register your interest in attending a camp for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, go to the following website and complete the form. https://royalfarwest.wufoo.eu/forms/autism-spectrum-disoder-camp-13-17-april-2014/ Please note that completion of this form will not guarantee or confirm your registration in a camp. You will be contacted within a few days to discuss the camp registration process and your child’s needs and behavioral concerns. If you require more information or have difficulty completing the on-line form please contact Jane Westley: 02 8966 8530 or janew@royalfarwest.org.au

The Australian Childhood Vision Impairment Register

The Australian Childhood Vision Impairment Register is hosted by the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children and is supported by Vision Australia and Guide Dogs. It is the first national register of children in Australia with vision impairment. The Register has been collecting data since 2009, and this data is providing important information about the types of eye disease

and vision disorders children have and the support they need. The data is also used by service providers and researchers. Data is stored securely and no child can be identified in any way when the data is released.

Families are invited to register their child (aged 0-18 years) if they have vision impairment in both eyes which has been diagnosed by an eye specialist or ophthalmologist. Registration can be completed by contacting Register staff on (02) 9872 0303, or by visiting the VI Family Network website at: www.vifamilynetwork.org.au. The website also provides information on eyes and vision; family support; education and related issues; braille and low vision aids; technology supporting vision impairment; newsletters from Australian low vision agencies and support groups, useful websites; and news and events that might interest families across Australia.

Sue Silveira Research Fellow, Renwick Centre Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children sue.silveira@ridbc.org.au (02) 9872 0248

Janine Handley Leader of Learning Enrichment

HOMEWORK HUB

The Library is a great place for students to complete class work and assessment tasks. All Library resources are available for use during this time. On Tuesdays, Mrs Rosenbaum, our Leader of Mathematics, is available to assist you with mathematical problems.

The hours are: Monday and Wednesday 3.15pm - 4.30pm Tuesday and Thursday 3.15pm - 5.00pm Friday 3.15pm - 4.00pm

The Homework Hub is for people who are "getting things done".

Just a reminder that the homework hub is only for homework or study. The homework hub is not a place for students to socialise, wait for buses or play with iPads. Students not involved in productive school work will be asked to leave the homework hub.

Mr Ian Lutton Leader of Curriculum

CAREERS

This week, students accessed group consultations for the following: • Courses and careers in allied Health and Exercise Science

Next week, we will offer a group consultation in Creative and Performing Arts.

Upcoming events: Monday, 31st March Year 10 Future Moves with Charles Sturt University. 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. Health Careers Forum, Wednesday, 26th March. If you would like to find out more about this annual Taree event, contact us for details. We are unable to take a group of students, but interested students may attend if accompanied by a parent. RSVP to us by Friday, 14th March. 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

Careers Workshop Lunchtime Wednesday, 19th March 2014 (Week 8)

St Joseph’s Regional College Library

Workshopping courses and careers in The Creative and Performing Arts Free tea/coffee available to those participating

LIBRARY NEWS Welcome Mary Ninness Welcome to Mary Ninness, our new Library Assistant. Mary has a long association with St Joseph’s Regional College, being an ex-student and until recently an employee in another Department within the school. Mary, welcome to you from all our students and staff.

Year 7 Library Activities It can be very daunting finding information in a library. For the past two weeks, Year 7 have been undertaking some activities to help them navigate the various sections of the library. We now know our alphabet really well.

Term 1 Photo Competition

“….My Town….”

1. Take some photos that you feel depict your town. 2. Email your photo/s to kbale@lism.catholic.edu.au Include your name in the Subject

line of that email. 3. All photos will be displayed in a gallery in St Joseph’s Regional College Library,

and uploaded to the College Twitter account, and also to the St Joseph’s Regional College Library FaceBook page.

4. Entries close Friday 10th April. 5. Entries will be judged by the Art Dept. 6. Winners announced early Term 2. Prizes presented

NSW Premier's Reading Challenge

Each year we have a core group of students who love to take part in the NSW Premier's Reading Challenge. The Challenge is again operating, and interested students are encouraged to visit www.premiersreadingchallenge.nsw.edu.au for more information.

St Joseph's Regional College Library is a strong supporter of the Literacy program within the school and throughout the year we purchase new, highly recommended books to complement our existing print collection, and also add regularly to our growing ebook collection. It is wonderful to see the amount of keen readers and Library users who gather each day before school and at lunchtime to read both physical and electronic books.

Like us on FaceBook – St Joseph’s Regional College Library.

Follow us on Twitter – @sjrcexchange Karen Bale Teacher Librarian

MATHEMATICS NEWS TODAY IS INTERNATIONAL PI DAY

The Australian Mathematics Trust and The staff at the Regional College wish every student a happy International Pi Day.

International Pi day is the celebration of one of the most recognisable mathematical symbols. International Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3.14) ie 3rd month 14th day Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. Pi is a constant number, meaning that for all circles of any size, Pi will be the same value. The number Pi is extremely useful when solving problems involving circles, but also appears in many other applications of mathematics Handy Hint: Remembering Pi Most of the time, Pi is recognised as 3.14 but for additional accuracy 3.14159 is used. A good way to remember this longer number is to count the number of letters in each word of this phrase.

May I have a large container of butter today? 3 1 4 1 5 9 2 6 5

MATHS VAULT PROBLEMS

Quadrilateral ABCD is a square with BC = 12 cm. BOC and DOC are semicircles. In terms of π, what is the area of the shaded region?

Last Week’s Answer: 111145

Europe Study Tour, January 2015

Bookings now being taken Dear Parent/Student, St Joseph’s Regional College and MacKillop College/ St Paul’s are running a joint study tour to Europe for students (open to all Year 11 and 12 students and selected Year 10 students) and interested family members in January 2015, visiting Rome, the Bay of Naples, the Western Front and Paris. The tour visits a number of sites directly relevant to core studies in the HSC subjects of both Ancient History and Modern History. The trip would also be of interest to students with an interest in art and in practicing the use of the French language. We are intending to run this tour with Academy Travel, an Australian-based company specialising in school group tours. Working closely with staff at the school, they will develop and manage a program specifically designed for our students. If you missed the information night you can still collect a booking sheet from Mr Warneken. Reminder that these booking sheets are due in by Wednesday 26th March. Please read through the attached flyer, particularly the sections on cost and inclusions. If you genuinely believe you are prepared to support such a financial commitment towards your child’s education and would therefore be interested in finding out more please contact Mr Warneken. Kind regards Jason Warneken Organising Teacher, St Joseph’ Regional College

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 Jo Farthing at the College Canteen on 5525 4100.

Term 1, Week 8 Monday Julie Coombes Tuesday Anne Barth Wednesday Help Please Thursday Irene Dowton Friday Help Please

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.

ST AGNES’ PARISH SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ YEAR BOOK

The St Agnes’ Parish Secondary Schools Yearbook is a wonderful record of the year that has passed and great to have as a reference well beyond one’s school years. Families who had a son or daughter in Year 12, 2013 are asked to call at the office to collect their year book please. Students in Years 8 have already received their copy. Year books can be purchased through the College office for just $15.00.

COMMUNITY NOTICES PORT MACQUARIE FC… WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are after 3 players for our under 9s and 3 players for our under 12s to join our current squads.

We are a great family friendly club that welcomes all new and existing families. Any interested families can contact Nikki Stafford on 0449 757 121 or secretary@portmacfc,net.au

St Joseph’s Regional College Second-hand Uniform Shop Mrs Carol Avery is available to assist you with second-hand uniform purchases on:

Tuesday afternoons from 2.45pm – 3.45pm Please go to the College office where our friendly office ladies will direct you to Carol.

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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

2014 NSW All Schools Triathlon Championships Congratulations to Laura Cook and Isaac Sanderson who competed at Penrith last week in the NSW All Schools Triathlon Championships. Both students finished third in the NSWCCC division picking up the bronze medal. Their results are as follows: Race distances: Junior Boys - 400m swim, 10km bike, 3km run Senior Girls - 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Age Overall Place Catholic Schools Place Swim Cycle Run Total

Isaac Sanderson Jun Boys 28th 3rd 7.27 19.58 9.53 37.18

Laura Cook Sen Girls 4th 3rd 11.23 33.53 20.10 1.05.27

SPORT

TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE

LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM THE REGIONAL VISIT

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

Paige receiving her

TERM 1 Week 8 Mon - Fri Yr 10 Retreat

Mon 17th Mar Diocesan winter sport trials travel day - Lismore Tues 18th Mar Dio winter sport trials (soccer, league, union, AFL) Wed 19th Mar NSWCCC Hockey selection trial closing date

Week 9 Mon 24th Mar NSWCCC Hockey selection trial - Newcastle Mon 24th Mar Yr 10 PE & English assessment day Fri 28th Mar Opens Country Cup rugby league gala day

Week 10 Tues 1st Apr SJRC Cross Country Thurs 3rd Apr 14s & 16s Rugby 7s gala day - Coffs Harbour

Week 11 Wed 9th Apr NSWCCC Northern RL trials – Smithtown Term 2 Week 1 Mon 28th Apr Pupil Free Day

Tues 29th Apr NSWCCC Swimming & Diving – Homebush

2014 Term 1 Week 8 Sport - Year 9 & 10

• Due to year 10 retreat only year 9 will do sport in week 8. • Some sports will run as normal and others have been combined.

Sport Running Bus No. Sport Running Bus

No. Academy Volleyball no - go to ten pin - Oval Games yes - Beach Walking yes 1 Rock Climbing yes 2 Contract Sport yes - Surf Survival no - go to learn to surf - Fishing no - go to rockclimbing - Surfing no - go to ten pin - Indoor Games no - go to oval games - Table Tennis no - go to oval games - Lawn Bowls no - go to beach walking - Ten Pin Bowling yes 3 Learn to Golf no - go to ten pin - Tennis no - go to oval games - Learn to Surf yes 1 Weight Training yes -

Bus 1 (1:10pm) Learn to Surf (25) & Beach Walking (24) Bus 2 (1:20pm) Rock Climbing (32) Bus 3 (1:20pm) Ten Pin Bowling (39) 2014 Diocesan Swimming Carnival Report Last week, the SJRC Swimming Squad travelled to Tweed Heads to compete in the Lismore Diocesan Swimming Carnival. Three staff members travelled with the team: Mr Richard Battiston, Mrs Rhonda Worthing and our Sport/PE Trainee Taylor Kennedy. Congratulations to Jaivan Brown, Claire McIntosh and Paige Leonhardt who qualified for the Diocesan Team to compete at Homebush on the 28th May. Our results follow: Our lone Age Champion on the day was Paige Leonhardt who won the 12-15 girls multiclass division. e link below

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