Sunday 29th 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 & 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 4, Week 8

MONDAY, 24th

November (Day 6)

- 8RE6 Reconciliation P6 in Chapel SAPSS Jazz Band in Performing Arts Centre 4.00pm-5.30pm Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.30pm

TUESDAY, 25th

November (Day 7)

- HSC Business Studies Workshop at Coffs Harbour Year 8 Board Game Assessment in hall P4&5 8RE4 Reconciliation P7 in chapel Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm Drumline in PAC 1.05pm-1.45pm

WEDNESDAY, 26th

November (Day 8)

- Junior Sports Assembly – 9.00am- 9.53am All welcome 8RE7 Reconciliation P4 in F5 8RE5 Reconciliation P5 in F5 8RE3 Reconciliation P6 in F5 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

Official Opening and Blessing St Thomas Becket Chapel at 5.15pm

THURSDAY, 27th

November (Day 9)

- 8RE2 Reconciliation P3 in chapel Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm

FRIDAY, 28th

November (Day 10)

- Instrumental and Vocal Music Program Showcase in PAC 7.00pm 8RE1 Reconciliation P5 in chapel Concert Band 7.45am-8.45am in Performing Arts Centre Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.00pm

DATES TO REMEMBER Wednesday 3

rd December – 12

th December Year 11 Examinations

Wednesday 3rd

December – 9th December Year 7-10 Examinations

Monday 8th December Year 10 Awareness Day

Monday 8th December Year 9 Peer Support Training at Newman College

Tuesday 9th December Year 10 Picnic Day

Wednesday 10th December College Band Primary School Performance

Wednesday 10th December – 12

th December Post Exam Student Free Days

Monday 15th December Christmas Mass

Wednesday 17th December Christmas Carols by Candlelight at St Paul’s HS

Thursday 18th December Year 7-10 Major Award Ceremony & Distribution of

Reports Thursday 18

th December Last Day Term 4

21st November 2014 Term 4, 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”

22nd March February 2013

What’s on Week 9 Term 1 2013

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”

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

COORDINATING PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

AVOIDING OVERINDULGENCE

Parenting is certainly a challenge in a society that puts so much pressure on consumers to look good, have what you want and do what you want when you want it.

Every parent wants the best for their children, but finding the balance between providing them with all they need to achieve their potential, while avoiding the pitfall of overindulgence, is a constant balancing act. It is usually easier to give in and say “yes” than it is to deny and say “no”.

Author Jean Illsley Clark, in her book “How Much is Enough”, has some thoughts on this dilemma. She makes the following points on overindulgence:

it is giving too much of what looks good, too soon, too long. It is giving children things and

experiences that are not appropriate for their age or their interests and talents. It is attempting

to satisfy children with things that are for adults;

it is doing or having so much of something that it does active harm or at least prevents the

child from developing normally; and

it is also a form of child neglect as it hinders children from performing their needed

developmental tasks and from learning necessary life lessons.

Parents often justify overindulgence because they don’t want them to feel deprived in any way, especially if they had to go without as a child. However, this kind of pampering leads to self-centredness and an intolerance for discomfort and disappointment.

As parents and grandparents we need to love our children unconditionally. This does not mean giving them all they want, or trying to save them from normal experiences which teach children to delay gratification and exercise self-discipline. To achieve the best outcomes for children parents need both wisdom and courage to confront inappropriate demands and create an environment where love and care are visible and felt. Mr Jim O’Brien Coordinating Principal

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

On Saturday evening St Joseph’s Regional College welcomed Year 12 graduands, parents, friends and staff to our annual Graduation Evening. Senior Coordinator Mr Bruce Smith, Assistant Principal, Mrs Cath Eichmann and Mr Jim O’Brien welcomed our official guests which included: our Parish Priest, Fr Leo Donnelly, College Chaplain, Fr James Forster, Mayor Peter Besseling and his wife Megan, and Coordinating Executive Officer for Parish Education, Mr John McQueen. At our graduation we paid special tribute to Jim O’Brien in his attendance at his last Graduation Ceremony as Coordinating Principal. When Jim recently addressed a College assembly, he spoke of his love for the “Regional” which has spanned over the past five decades. Jim’s contribution to our College community is without precedent. We will look forward to formally acknowledging Jim’s generous service at the end of the year. On the evening we celebrated and honoured the contributions of 89 fine young adults. The evening marked a significant milestone in the history of our College, as this was the first cohort of students to commence their education at the new College site. Over the past six years, they have played a significant role in the formation of new College traditions.

This was also a great occasion for many parents, who I’m sure were feeling deservedly proud, and somewhat relieved, that their sons and daughters HSC journey is finally over. I would particularly like to acknowledge our parents who made such a valuable contribution to the Graduation Committee. Thank you to Ally Coyne, Rachel Caughlan, Anne Turner, Carolyn Burley, Leanne Parker, Nancye Hughes, Cindy Dreelan and Karen Walsh. Finally we have many of our staff members who came along to support our wonderful young people celebrating the culmination of being educated in at our great Catholic College. We are fortunate to have such committed and caring teachers and support staff at St Joseph’s Regional College. I would especially like to thank staff members who took so much of their free time in setting up the venue for the evening. Thank you to: Bruce Smith, Cheryl Hyde, Helen Gilbert, Bronwyn Shipton, Jessica Wright, Leanne Tinsey, Claire Gerke and Kellie Croft

Subject and Excursion Fees

I would like to thank the many families who make significant sacrifices in prioritising the payment of College Service fees and Parish Tuition fees. This is, without doubt, a strong endorsement of the work we do here at St Joseph’s Regional College in the formation of our students ‘to become the best possible people they can be’.

As we approach the conclusion of Semester 2 at the College, I would request continued attentiveness to keeping accounts up-to-date. In this respect, I would remind families (as per my letter at the beginning of the year) that the College is not able to distribute reports if accounts are not

paid and outstanding library books have not been returned. In this respect, I am very conscious of avoiding any embarrassing moments for families, and would ask if you are in a situation where you cannot pay an account, then it is imperative that you contact me to make an alternative arrangement.

With regard to major projects in Timber Technologies & Metal Technologies, these fees must be paid prior to major works being released.

God Bless

Jim Dempsey College Principal

END OF YEAR PROGRAM

Year 7-11 Exams In an effort to keep students engaged in learning for a greater proportion of Term 4, Semester 2, Year 7-11 examinations are being conducted from Wednesday, 3rd December (Week 9) to Tuesday, 9th December (Week 10) for Years 7-10 while Year 11 exams will continue to Friday, 12th December. Having the exams later in the term has proven to be very successful as students were on task for longer and we made best use of the teaching and learning time in Term 4. These dates have been advertised in the parent calendar. A copy of the exam timetable is included in this newsletter. Post-Exam Student Leave From Wednesday, 10th December to Friday, 12th December three Post-Exam Student Leave non-class days for students have been scheduled, to enable staff to complete marking, collate marks, prepare reports and awards. Students who have not completed all exams will do so on these days. Supervision will be available at the College for any student whose parent is not able to supervise them at home during the non-class days.

Research confirms the importance of feedback from teachers for effective student learning. Students will return to school from Monday, 15th December until Thursday, 18th December to review exam papers, receive reports and attend academic award ceremonies. These days are compulsory for all students. Dates to Remember:

Junior Sports Award Assembly Wednesday, 26th November 9.00- 9.53am

Year 9 Peer Support Training Day Monday, 8th December

Year 10 Awareness Day Monday, 8th December

Year 10 Picnic Day Tuesday 9th December

College Christmas Mass Monday, 15th December 9.30-10.30am

Year 7-10 Major Award Ceremony Thursday, 18th December Details are as follows:

Award Ceremony 9.15am–10.15am 1st place in Subject Awards, Speaking Awards and Dux of each year Award

Excellence and Application Awards 10.30am – 11.30am Oxley

11.45am – 12.45pm Macquarie

1.00pm – 2.00pm Innes

2.15pm – 3.15pm Flinders

Thursday, 18th December is the last day of Term 4 for students and report distribution. Staff will finish on Friday, 19th December; and will be available by appointment on this day for parent/teacher interviews.

Cath Eichmann Assistant Principal

CURRICULUM NEWS

ABSENCE FROM TASK NEW PROCEDURES

These applications are now available from the College office. When the application has been completed at home by students and parents it should be returned to the pigeon hole marked submit Absence from Task application in the office. The application will then be processed and an email confirming approval details will be sent to families.

EXAM TIMETABLES

NOTE: All exams are 1-2 hours (Please refer to individual assessment notices). All exams have 5 minutes reading time, unless otherwise stated. Students need to be at the exam room 10 minutes before the nominated start time On-line and DE courses will be scheduled separately by Mr Lutton. Christmas Mass and normal lessons will take place Mon-Wed Week 11. These lessons are critical for HSC students. Year 11 will finish on Wednesday 17th December.

INDIVIDUAL TIMETABLES WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS IN PC NEXT WEEK

YEAR 11 HSC ASSESSMENT TERM 4 2014 Please highlight your exams and keep this timetable in your diary. Please read carefully the notes at the bottom of the page. Separate timetables will be given for speeches by course teachers.

MORNING

START 8.55 am

AFTERNOON

START 1.20 pm

WEDNESDAY Day 3

Dec 3rd

Standard English - Speeches Advanced English – Speeches

Rooms: SS1, SS2, SS3

Standard English - Speeches Advanced English – Speeches

Rooms: SS1, SS2, SS3

THURSDAY Day 4

Dec 4th

1Unit Studies of Religion (1hr) SOR1 – Room: SS1 SOR2 – Room: SS2 SOR3 – Room: SS3

PDHPE (1.5hr) Room: F5

2 Unit Studies of Religion (1.5hr) Room: F5

Engineering Studies (1.5hr) – Speech Room: T3

FRIDAY Day 5

Dec 5th

Chemistry (1hr) Prac Exam Room: SS5

Business Studies (1.5hr) Room: SS1

Drama (3hrs) Room: PAC/C5

Visual Arts – Speech (1.5hr) Room: SS3

MONDAY Day 6

Dec 8th

General Mathematics (1.5hr) Mathematics (1.5hr) Room: HALL

Ancient History (1.5hr) Room: SS1

TUESDAY Day 7

Dec 9th

Legal Studies (1.5hr) Room: SS1

Music–Performance (1.5hr) Room: C2, C3, PAC

WEDNESDAY Day 8

Dec 10th

HALL

Biology – (1hr) Prac Exam Room: SS7

History Extension (1 hr) Room: SS1

THURSDAY Day 9

Dec 11th

HALL

Senior Science (1hr x 2 groups) Prac Exam Room: SS7 (TC)

Textiles – speeches Room: T3 (BSh)

Physics (1hr) Prac Exam Room: SS6 (DBe)

Drama - theory (1hr) Room: SS1 (CS)

FRIDAY Day 10

Dec 12th

HALL

Hospitality (1hr) Room: SS1 (LV)

Modern History (1.5hr) Room: SS1 (CH)

Earth & Env Science (1hr) - Prac Exam Room: SS6 (CG)

ENGLISH NEWS ‘In a world of strange scenarios, august characters and complex plots, fifteen Year Eight students from St Joseph’s Regional College must write their way through a maze of words, imagination, and sweat. Can they emerge jubilant and change the lives of those around them?’ This isn’t a blurb from the back of an adventure book, but from the Writer’s Workshop at Bonny Hills held last week. Invited Year Eight students from St Paul’s Kempsey, St Paul’s Port Macquarie and St Joseph’s Regional College were challenged by the notion of Futuristic Writing, and were able to choose from a range of scenarios such as desertification and social isolation to construct their futuristic narratives in. Mrs Anne Twomey and I were blessed to be in the thick of plot weaving with other teachers from the two schools and we look forward to this initiative by the Catholic Schools Office continuing with our future Stephen Kings and Suzanne Collins’ next year. Congratulations to the following students who were selected to attend this unique camp; Addison Leighton, Rylee Parry, Alisha Newbound, Rachel Walton, Hannah Garven, Torren Hunter, Liz Pike, Melinda Burke, Jess Gardiner, Tayla Cook, Michael Barnes, Dylan Mason, Zac Dorahy, Reuben Gammon and Michelle Shoobert. Penny McKee and Anne Twomey Teachers of English

TECHNOLOGY NEWS

ATTENTION CURRENT YEAR 9 - YEAR 10 TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS FOR 2015

All Year 10 students in 2015 will be required to bring their own device (iPad or laptop) next year. The device you choose to bring may depend on your future path of study in Years 11/12 as well as your own preference. To assist students and parents to consider the options, a website has been setup specifically to deal with this. The link is http://go2school.wix.com/year102015 This can also be accessed via the Quicklinks section of the College website

Options, policies, tips for home, how to order a school laptop and more can all be accessed from this site. There is also a contact form if you have any further queries.

This week's tip

Sometimes technology can be too invasive and antisocial. Sometimes it feels like our lives are controlled by technology instead of the other way round. It might be time to take control! Set aside a particular day, say Sunday, as a device free day. Have the family agree to turn off all phones, iPads, iPods, laptops, Xboxes, Playstations, TV, etc for the day (or at least a major part of the day). Make the effort to do a family activity that does not involve these devices e.g. go for a picnic, a bushwalk, a day at the beach or a sporting activity. It's all about balance

Barry Watson Leader of Learning Technologies

SCIENCE NEWS

Detailed Study Guides for Science are available on Moodle in the administration section of each year group. These are intended for students who wish have a detailed knowledge of

topics in preparation for their exams.

CREATIVE ARTS NEWS .

Sharon Green Instrumental Music Coordinator

LIBRARY Term 4 Competition: This will be something completely different! Go to this website to explore…. https://www.smore.com/fgegx-green-sock. Looking forward to some amazing entries this term.

LAST DAY FOR BORROWING St Joseph’s Regional College Library

FRIDAY WEEK 8

MUSIC NOTES

There will be a concert on

Friday, 28th November at 7.00pm

at St Joseph’s Regional College PAC

for parents, families and friends of all the music students. This is to showcase the Instrumental and Vocal Music Program. All the school

bands will be playing as well as some individual students

November is Picture Book Month November is celebrated annually in Library land as being “Picture Book Month”. Some may question why a secondary school library has Picture Books amongst its collection. I love this quote from the official Picture Book Month website (www.picturebookmonth.com) because I think it encapsulates so much about the never-ending debate about print vs non-print. In this digital age where people are predicting the coming death of print books, picture books (the print kind) need love. And the world needs picture books. There’s nothing like the physical page turn of a beautifully crafted picture book. So please consider a Picture Book amongst your November reads, and savour the ‘beautiful craft’ that has produced it. New Reads Take a look at our October Pinterest Board to see some of the new additions to the Library collection. http://www.pinterest.com/sjrcexchange/october-2014-reads/ Years 7-10 Students in Years 7-10 are encouraged to start collecting their text and Library books together in readiness for a quick return after the exams in Weeks 9 and 10. There will be several opportunities for students to return books, such as Library staff visiting PC rooms with a trolley, and Library staff with a trolley being available in the Lockers area at certain times. However, ultimately it is the responsibility of every student to return their books in good condition. We are looking forward to a seamless end-of-year textbook return period. Please note the following key dates:

28th November Library borrowing suspended for Years 7-10. 5th December Year 10 books due back by 3.15pm. 9th December Years 7-9 books due back by 3.15pm. Sign-out Procedure If a student departs the College, they must collect a sign-out sheet from the College office. One requirement of every student is that they return all textbooks and Library books to the Library, and it is the student’s responsibility to check classroom cupboards, not the teachers, or Library staff. Many thanks to all those who complete this requirement promptly. Like us on FaceBook – St Joseph’s Regional College Library. Follow us on Twitter – @sjrcexchange Karen Bale Teacher Librarian

CAREERS

BOND UNIVERSITY On Monday, Tom Betts from Bond University will visit the College to give Scholarship and general course information to interested students.

Work Experience Due to exams commencing in Week 9 work experience is no longer available for the 2014 year.

Wirl Career- 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

Career Interviews- Students can make appointments to see Mrs Tinsey in the Study Centre or Mrs Bale in the Library. 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 their child’s login.

FREE Careers Advisory Service www.cas.det.nsw.edu.au This is a free service offered by NSW Department of Education & Communities. Available from the 18th – 23rd December.

Mrs Karen Bale & Mrs Leanne Tinsey, Leaders of Careers and University Transition

MATHS VAULT Ace, Bea, Cec, Dee, Eve, Fie and Geo are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 years old, in some order. Dee is three times as old as Bea. Cec is four years older than Eve. Fie is older than Ace and Ace is older than Geo, but the combined ages of Ace and Geo is greater than the age of Fie. What is Ace’s age? Answer to Last week’s problem: 4 Mr Bruce Smith Leader of Pastoral Care

Dates to Remember: 17th December - NSW HSC results released by Board of Studies 18th December - ATARs released - Consultation 9.00am – 11.00am in Library, refreshment for Yr 12 & parent and ATAR questions.

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 Mrs Jo Farthing at the College Canteen on 5525 4100.

Term 4, Week 8 Monday Marion Pallot Tuesday Helen Anderson Wednesday Help Please Thursday Help Please Friday Pat Shirt

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.

SECONDHAND UNIFORM SHOP

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

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.

DONATIONS WELCOME

Just a reminder to any current Year 12 students that may like to donate their uniforms to the Second-hand Uniform Shop, this would be greatly appreciated. Please drop any uniforms into the front office.

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.

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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.

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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

COMMUNITY NEWS

Dental Check Up

With Christmas Holidays just around the corner why not take advantage of this time and book your child in for the dental treatment under the Medicare Dental Benefits Scheme.

If your child is aged 2-17 and your family meets the means test you could be entitled for up to $1000.000 per child dental care which could include basic essential dental treatment such as check-ups, x-rays, fillings and extractions. Don’t wait until it is too late! http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/medicare/child-dental-benefits-schedule

Charles Sturt University, Port Macquarie students are looking for suitable accommodation to help them settle into their studies throughout 2015. If you have a spare room, granny flat or even an empty house to rent out then please consider registering your space on the CSU off campus accommodation register, https://csu.studystays.com/. If going online is too troublesome, or if you have any questions, then please contact Clara Koch on 02 6582 9358 orckoch@csu.edu.au with details of the space that you would like to rent out. Port Macquarie Pirates Rugby- Interested in playing Rugby Union in 2015? Then why not join the Mid North Coast’s most successful rugby club. During the 2015 season The Port Macquarie Pirates Rugby Club will be fielding U14, U16 & U18 sides in the MNC competition. For more information contact: Ian wall (Football Manager) on 0432 405 113 or Peter Gerethy (President) on 0421 213 435.

St Joseph’s Primary annual Bago Family Fun Day. This year’s family fun day will again be held at the Bago Vineyards on Sunday the 23rd November. We are in need of high school students to volunteer on the Kids Corner stalls, which include cake decorating, slushies, lucky dips, hair spraying and temporary tattoos. Any student available to assist between 11:00am and 3:00pm on Sunday the 23rd November, please email Julie Preston jpreston@lism.catholic.edu.au. All student volunteers will receive a certificate of community service recognition for their contributions in making the day most enjoyable for our Joey’s kids.

Term 4

Week 8 Wed 26th Nov Junior Sports Assembly 9.00am- 9.53am

YEAR 8 SPORT ELECTIVE CHOICES In weeks 9, 10 and 11 year 8 are doing elective sport. The choices available are in the table below. There is no cost for any sport as it is included in your yearly sport fee. Choices will be made during sport in week 8, which is your boardgame assessment. It is first in best dressed. Once the sport is full the program will not allow anyone else to select that sport.

ROWING REPORT The College Rowing Team attended the Central District Rowing Association Sprint Championships at Throsby Creek, in Newcastle, on Sunday 16th November. This is a regatta where all races are sprints, over 400 meters. This makes for an exciting and action packed day with over 160 races. The weather on the day was not kind; freezing cold in the morning followed by rain then turning hot with very strong westerly winds. Our team performed extremely well, winning both the boys and girls D grade Quad Sculls, the boys under 16 Single Scull final and the girls under 17 Single Scull final. It was also great to see our parents have a few races. All in all, a great day.

Sport No. Venue Teacher Bus

Basketball 26 School Courts Mr. Berry n/a

Beach Games 26 Oxley Beach Mr. Ryan 1

Beach Walking 26 Various Mrs. Hill 1

Fitness Trail 26 Port Macq Mr. Toohey 1

Footbag & Other Games 26 Oval AB/RB n/a

Indoor Games 26 Hall Mr. Walsh n/a

Table Tennis 26 Hall Upstairs Mr. O'Mullane n/a

Tennis 26 Westport Mr. Pares 2

SPORT

SPORT

TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE

LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM THE REGIONAL VISIT

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

TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM

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