Principal’s Message Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends of St Joseph’s College, As we approach one of the highpoints of the year, our Year 12 Graduation, I continue to pray for our senior students during their last few weeks of secondary school life. During interviews with prospective students, I speak of the mission of our school as an evangelical arm of the Catholic Church. I often reflect on the type of young women and men we send out into society and the ‘seeds’ of faith that are planted in the hearts and minds of these fine young people. I hope that in these last few weeks, our Year 12 students spend time pondering how they will take forth the message of Christ as they move into the exciting next phase of life. As an example and role model, he taught us to be loving, forgiving, compassionate, generous, kind and joy-filled. In leaving our SJC community, each of our students do so as sons and daughters of God, made perfectly in his image. They will forever be part of the St Joey’s fabric and as such, part of the Catholic Church that will always be there for them.

NEVER CELEBRATE TOO EARLY As far as highly effective procrastination tools go, YouTube must be the all-time ruler. If you have a spare five minutes, check out the vast number of “Never Celebrate too Early” compilations. You will experience a vast array of emotions, from sorrow, to pity, though to the sadistic joy of seeing the expression on someone's face who thought they ‘had it in the bag’ change to the realisation that they are now the first across the line following the winner. I share this, not as an encouragement for people to find ways of not completing tasks that require their attention, but as a reminder to our Year 12 students that the job is not yet done. The race is not over and there are still a number of vital weeks of learning that require your attention. I spoke to Year 12 upon their return from the trial examinations about finishing strong and helping each other out. With three weeks remaining, there is a real danger that some students feel whatever is done now is superfluous. This is not the case. Parents and carers, please ensure you continue to support and guide your child as they navigate the last few weeks of school. Your support has been crucial to this point and it is more important than ever that you are still part of their life. Take an interest by inquiring what they are currently working on, how they are going in each subject and how they are feeling about the impending graduation and for many, the HSC exams. I encourage you to spend some time looking through the linked resources relating to how a parent can help their child thrive in Year 12.

COLLEGE LEADERS 2018-2019 During last week, it was my honour to inform a number of students that they were successful in their application to join the St Joseph’s College 2018-2019 Student Representative Council. The names and positions of these students are listed over the page. I was thoroughly impressed by all the students who put their names forward to be involved in the selection process. As I mentioned to students in person and on assembly, it is always a difficult thing to place yourself in a position to be ‘judged’ by others. Nominating for SRC is an example of this and due to our large numbers of nominees in most grades, I was also tasked with the difficult job of informing some extremely suitable and fine candidates that they were not successful. I know these students will add the quality of ‘resilience’ to their every expanding swag of impressive traits. We will be holding the Leadership Liturgy this Wednesday, 12 September, in the Holy Family Chapel to recognise our 2018-2019 leaders. All are most welcome to attend.

St Joseph’s College Doyle Drive (PO Box 246) Banora Point NSW 2486

(07) 5524.9002 (07) 5524.9272 Email: sjcbanora@lism.catholic.edu.au Website: www.sjcbanora.catholic.edu.au

Week 8, TERM 3 @ sjc

DAY 1 ~ MONDAY 10 SEPTEMBER

DAY 2 ~ TUESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER

CSSA Debating (selected students)

DAY 3 ~ WEDNESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER

Leadership Liturgy

(11:00am, Holy Family Chapel)

Medical Physics Workshop Excursion

(selected students)

DAY 4 ~ THURSDAY 13 SEPTEMBER

Dramaworks Excursion (selected students)

DAY 5 ~ FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER

UQ WE Exploring Engineering Excursion

(selected students)

Year 10 Community Service: Meals on Wheels (selected students)

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Week 9, term 3 @ SJC

DAY 6 ~ MONDAY 17 SEPTEMBER

Marine Studies Whale Watching Excursion (selected students)

DAY 7 ~ TUESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER

Year 7 Vaccinations (Round 2)

Year 9 Macbeth Excursion

DAY 8 ~ WEDNESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

NRCC Basketball (selected students)

HSC Music Rehearsal (selected students)

DAY 9 ~ THURSDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

DAY 10 ~ FRIDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

From ‘Opus Justitae Pax’ [Peace is the Fruit of Justice]

Pope Pius XII

FAX

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The School Newsletter and School Calendar are both available online @ www.sjcbanora.catholic.edu.au. The School Calendar contains year group events, assessment schedules and term dates.

Term 2 Coming events

WEEK 10

Monday 24 September Year 11 End of Preliminary Course Examinations

(Monday 24 to Thursday 27 September)

Thursday 27 September IGNITE (27-30 Sept)

Year 12 2018 Graduation Mass and Prize Night

Friday 28 September TERM 3 ENDS - This is a normal school day

Year 12 2018 Farewell Breakfast

Year 12 2018 Farewell (Whole School) Assembly

SEAA Reports Cycle Six (Term 3, Cycle 2)

The next College Newsletter (and the final one for this term)

will include the full calendar for Term 4

~ NOTICE ~ Partial Office Closure

Friday 28 September 2018

Year 12 2018

Farewell

Breakfast

& Assembly

On Friday, 28 September, we bid farewell to our

Year 12 students.

Year 12 will have a special year group breakfast, followed

by a whole-school College Assembly in the Doyle Centre.

Therefore, the College Administration will be closed

until the conclusion of the Assembly, that being

approximately 1:00pm, on Friday 28 September.

Continued from Page 1

Our leaders are:

COLLEGE CAPTAINS

Zoe Nethery and Lucas Parker

SENIOR LEADERS

Caitlin Baker Miro Garzina

Kirra Graham Blaine Hart

Isabella Millett Rick Marshall

Poppy Winfield Blake Wilmen

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL (Current Year Level)

Year 10 Year 9 Year 8 Year 7

Tiago de Azevedo Sabhbh Crosbie Herine Antu Liam Hopwood

Emilly Jones Sally Evans Zoe Corales Caitlin McCormack

Giselle McDonald Brock Foster Regine Cosham Christopher Preston

Holly McGuinness Jade McCorriston Thomas Cronk Oliver Sleiman

Jack Winning Taylor Breeze Reid Jett Lindsay Blake Teale

Joshua Worth Jayden Wilson Willow Trimboli

SUPPORT FROM THE SJC COMMUNITY A number of weeks ago, a call was issued in this newsletter for parents and carers who may run their own business and be willing to spend 30 minutes (or more) with our Work Readiness Pathway students in Year 11. The whole mission of the course, as the name suggests, it is to ready our students for what life will be like post-school. We have already had one student (congratulations Billy Beverstock) land an apprenticeship from this course. If our students are to be work ready, they need some connection with industry. If you could possibly spare a small amount of time to address our students, please contact the office.

THE WORTH OF HUMILITY During Monday’s assembly, I spoke to students of the value and importance of humility in one’s life. I related the retirement of Johnathan Thurston recently and how he does not put himself above anyone. If there is a person who could nearly justify acting in an arrogant and self-important manner, it would be the Queensland champion. But he does not. Alarmingly, I have dealt with, and heard of incidents in the College where students feel they have the right to question a person’s standing or importance in the College. I have heard students say they acted a certain way because certain staff in the school are not as important as others. This is a really sad indictment on our SJC community. At the centre of all we do is the Son of God. Jesus was the personification of putting others first, not putting Himself above anyone. It is vital that our students understand that regardless of the role a person is employed to in the College, they are all here to serve our students.

We (all staff) are all committed to bringing the best out of the students in our care. However, demeaning and disrespectful comments or actions will not be tolerated, by any members of our SJC community.

By acting in this manner, or saying such things, a person is being the antithesis of humble. I encourage all members of the school to put others first on a daily basis.

UNIFORM REMINDER Please ensure that your child is not wearing canvas style shoes (Vans seem to be the current preference) to school. These are not in line with our College uniform policy, be it whilst wearing the sport or formal uniform.

HSC MARKING AND PERFORMANCES We have recently had the pleasure of hosting HSC markers in the area of Drama and IT - Wood and Multimedia. The English Ext II major works have been submitted for marking and a number of our languages students have been, or will soon be marked on the verbal component. Our Textiles and Art projects have been shipped off for and locked down in preparation for marking and our Music students recently hosted a memorable night of performances for family, friends and staff. Their marking day is September 20. I commend all of these students for the immense talent they have displayed and thank their teachers for guiding them to this point in their lives. Kind regards Mr Scott Thomson Principal (sthomson@lism.catholic.edu.au)

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Taking Leave? All student leave must be approved by the College Principal in advance of the leave being taken. Our website includes details of legislative requirements and you can also download the leave application form.

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND APPLICATION REPORT (SEAAR)

Congratulations to the following students on their extraordinary achievement in the latest SEAA Report. These students achieved a perfect grade average of 5.0:

Cycle Five (Term 3, Cycle 1):

Year 12 Maddison Devine Year 9 Irene Antu

Tahlia Hession Zach Carrodus

Puttakhun Kaewmechai Lily French

Caitlin Kirsner Amelia Martin

Kyle Macaskill Bethany McTaggart

Joshua McGuinness Breanna Yabsley

Qingyun Wang

Sophie Williams Year 8 Regine Cosham

James Hession

Year 11 Abby McTaggart Mackenzie Jackson

Jennifer Menzie Leevan Jiang

Kentaro Mikami Charlotte Reid

Zoe Nethery Zac Van Zuylen

Chloe Palin Elissa Zarzour

Year 10 Holly Davies Year 7 Seana Connolly

Holly McGuinness Lauren Davies

Olivia Sutton Ava Greenslade

Ke Xiao Lucinda Joyce

LEAVING ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE During the second semester of a school year, families tend to make decisions about moving to a new area because of employment changes, etc. We ask that all parents of students who will not be returning to St Joseph’s College in 2018, to send in a letter confirming when the student will be leaving and the new school or institution he/she will be attending. All students who leave St Joseph’s College are required to complete a Clearance Form which includes the return of all College books and College laptop computer. If you are wishing to purchase the College laptop, arrangements will need to be made with the IT staff.

YOUR DETAILS We rely on the information given to us as a means of keeping contact between school and home. If you have moved, changed your email address, have different emergency contact information, would be you be so kind as to update this information with the College. Mr Peter Lyon Deputy Principal

STUDY SKILLS HANDBOOK A reminder about the Study Skills website:

STUDY SKILLS WEBSITE

www.studyskillshandbook.com.au.

Username: sjc Password: 24results

Learn more useful tips to help you achieve your personal best at school at the Study Skills Handbook website. Our school’s subscription details to www.studyskillshandbook.com.au are:

Username: sjc

Password: 24results

PASTORAL CARE / STUDENT

WELFARE

YOUTH PATHWAYS NETWORK

This organisation is an informal organisation of friends who work towards reducing youth unemployment and crime in Western Sydney. http://www.youthpathwaysnetwork.com.au/say-no-to-crime-resource-book.html The link provided gives access to a resource ‘Say No to Crime’. it provides a quick, easy read of consequences for youth around crimes such as vandalism, hooning, driving under the influence and drug use amongst other topics. Parents/carers may find the information useful in opening up a conversation on such matters.

YEAR 7 VACCINATIONS – ROUND 2 The nurses form NSW Health will be visiting the school next Tuesday, 18 September, to complete the Gardasil (HPV) dose 2 vaccinations. Only those students who filled out permission cards previously and received the dose 1 vaccine will receive the dose 2 injection.

IS YOUR CHILD ABSENT TODAY? LATE TO SCHOOL?

As our families would be aware, the College sends a text to the residential guardian when a child is recorded on our system as absent from school, or late to school. Please be aware that the SMS is auto-generated once the attendance record is updated. We ask you to respond to the SMS by return text as this will be recorded as a note on our system. Phoning the College does not stop an SMS being sent, nor does it qualify as a note. With late arrivals, students MUST have a letter of explanation from their parent or carer. A reminder that a detention may be given to a student who has repeatedly been late without a letter of explanation, or an inadequate explanation, after ten late arrivals in a school year. With either SMS notification (absent or late), please also bear in mind that your response will kept as part of your child’s attendance record which, by law, we are required to keep until your child reaches 25 years of age. Mr Peter Serone Leader of Pastoral Care/Student Welfare

Study Skills Handbook Helping students develop

effective study skills

ON-CAMPUS UNIFORM SHOP (MANAGED BY LOWES)

07 5523 9300 only during shop hours

Tuesdays: 12:00pm to 3:30pm Thursdays: 8:00am to 12:00pm

Payments: Cash and EFTPOS Only, NO CHEQUES ACCEPTED

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Before School Supervision: Student supervision is available prior to the commencement of the school day, from 8:20am until 8:45am.

“ “

Alone we can do so little;

together we can do so much. Helen Keller

When we work together,

We grow together. G Baptiste

The power of one man or one woman

doing the right thing for the right reason, and at the right time, is the greatest

influence in our society. Jack Kemp

As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the

talents we’ve been given. Mary Lou Retton

Never lose sight of the fact that the most important yardstick of your success will be how you treat people – your family,

friends, and co-workers, and even strangers you meet along the way.

Barbara Bush

Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It’s the only thing.

Albert Schweitzer

We are far more liable to catch the vices than the virtues of our associates.

Denis Diderot

Cooperation is the thorough conviction that nobody can get there unless

everybody gets there. Virginia Burden

Every situation – even a disaster

– is an opportunity to be your best… When you have choices, choose the best.

When you believe you have no choice, do your best.

Rosalene Glickman

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at

times of challenge and controversy. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The more we call on God the more we can feel God’s love. Day by day we are drawn closer to the loving heart of God.

Luke 4:38-44

After leaving the synagogue he entered Simon’s house. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked him about her. Then he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. Immediately she got up and began to serve them. As the sun was setting, all those who had any who were sick with various kinds of diseases brought them to him; and he laid his hands on each of them and cured them. Demons also came out of many, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Messiah. At daybreak he departed and went into a deserted place. And the crowds were looking for him; and when they reached him, they wanted to prevent him from leaving them. But he said to them, “I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other cities also; for I was sent for this purpose.” So he continued proclaiming the message in the synagogues of Judea.

Pope Francis challenges our tendency to see evangelisation as a dangerous poison rather than a joyful response to God’s love: “At a time when we most need a missionary dynamism which will bring salt and light to the world, many lay people fear that they may be asked to undertake some apostolic work and they seek to avoid any responsibility that may take away from their free time. For example, it has become very difficult today to find trained parish catechists willing to persevere in this work for some years.” (Evangelii Gaudium #81)

When I meditate on the word evangelisation, how do I react? What has that word meant to me in the past? What would I like it to mean and how would I like to experience it?

Jesus urges us to gather in everyone we possibly can. It’s for us to share the good news; it will be for God to sort us all out according to our hearts, our needs, our sins and our gifts.

Lord God, may your word take deep root

2018 SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM If there are any students who are

baptised Catholics but have not been confirmed or received their first Holy Communion and would like

to do so, would you please contact me at the College

Mr Scott McDermott Leader of School Evangelisation

WEEKEND MASS TIMES

St Joseph’s Parish St Anthony’s Parish

Saturday Vigil: 6:00pm

Saturday Vigil: 6:00pm (Kingscliff)

Sunday: 7:00am & 9:00am

Sunday: 7:30am (Pottsville)

Sunday: 9:00am (Bilambil)

Sunday: 9:00am (Kingscliff)

Fr Michael Brady Fr Paul McDonald Parish Priest Parish Priest

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Each newsletter, this page is offered as an opportunity for the reader – whether a student, parent, staff member, or any member of our SJC community – to take part in a reflection and a short break in your busy-every-day-life for prayerful contemplation. Please see this as a small gift of time in which to (re)connect with your faith. Start with the scripture, focus on its meaning, and think about your life and your relationships – here at school and in your time away from school – and how your faith can be – or is - incorporated into your daily life. “No man is an island” and this is certainly true in a life lived in faith. Expressed well, it colours how your treat people – with compassion, with respect, with dignity, with manners – this is what it means to co-create with God and to show how you live life to the full.

Mr Scott McDermott Leader of School Evangelisation

SCHOOL EVANGELISATION

Reading of the Week

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College Procedures: Unsure of College Procedures or Policies? The student planner contains information. If you don’t find the answer, contact the relevant Homeroom Teacher or Year Coordinator.

CURRICULUM

YEAR 11 FINAL COURSE EXAMINATIONS –

MONDAY 24 TO THURSDAY 27 SEPTEMBER The Year 11 Final Course Examinations for students in an ATAR pattern of study commence Monday 24 through to Thursday 27 September (Week 10). Timetables have been emailed to all students. Students need only attend school when they have a designated exam. Students in the Work Readiness Pathway will have a single Mathematics exam on Wednesday 26 September (Week 10) and are expected to attend normal classes at all other times. Other assessment tasks, not exams, will be undertaken in class during this week. As is standard practice at the College, if your child is absent from an exam or other assessment task due to illness, parents/carers must phone the College to notify of the absence prior to the commencement of the exam. For students in Years 10-12, a medical certificate needs to be submitted together with a completed variation form. This is to be handed in to their course teacher. Mrs Kathy McAlister Leader of Curriculum

ENGLISH

YEAR 9 ENGLISH

In Week 9 of this term, all Year 9 students will be studying Shakespeare, as per the NESA Syllabus requirements. This is compulsory in Year 9 and Year 10. Students will be studying the play ‘Macbeth’. The English department has consequently organised the ‘Shake and Stir’ theatre company to perform this play at school, on Tuesday, 18 September at 11:00am. Students will have the opportunity to see the play performed, as it was intended to be, and gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the content to further their class work. The cost is being covered by the English faculty, and there will be a note going home with the students shortly. Mrs Michelle Delaney Acting Leader of Learning – English

As advised in the College diary (page 7), if your child is out of uniform for any reason, we require the parent/carer to provide a letter of explanation, also advising when this will be corrected. The child must show this note to their

homeroom teacher. Similarly, if your child is to be excused from PE prac lessons or sport, the parent/carer is also to provide a letter of explanation which the child will need to show their sport/PE teacher. Please be mindful that phoning the College DOES NOT constitute a note and we seek your support in having your child properly prepared for the school day ahead. Thank you.

PEDAGOGY

Best Way to Study? Students sometimes ask ‘what is the best way to study?’. The answer, there is no best way. An important lesson for students to learn is that everyone learns in different ways, everyone has different approaches and preferences, and what works well for one person may not work well for another. This truth applies to all aspects of effective learning – time management, research skills, writing skills and so on. There are certainly good techniques and strategies available in all of these areas, and also approaches that work well for the majority of students. However, it is essential that all students try different techniques to see what works best for them. Preferences could also change over time, so it makes sense to at least once a year stop and reflect on approaches to learning. What did you do, what worked, what didn’t, what should you change, what should you keep, and what new things could you try. This is what ‘metacognition’ is all about. It means taking the time to try and understand more about the process of learning and your role as a learner. Students who take a metacognitive approach to their learning are much more likely to improve their results. How can you find out different study techniques to try? Talk to the people around you – friends, siblings, parents – ask them what techniques they have used. Also ask your teachers what they would recommend for their subject. You can also visit the unit on the Study Skills Handbook that covers how to study for tests and exams. You will find lots of active studying strategies and grids to help you plan for exams. Just remember – there is a worst way to study – just reading your notes over and over and hoping the information stays in your head! Our school’s subscription details to this online study skills website for secondary school students are – www.studyskillshandbook.com.au

User name: sjc

Password: 24results Mr Carlo Trimboli Leader of Pedagogy

CREATIVE ARTS

HSC DRAMA PERFORMANCE

Congratulations to the Year 12 Drama class who have completed the practical component of their HSC studies for Drama. The girls performed in front of the examiners and the Year 10 Drama classes on Monday 3 September. A special thank you to the Year 11 Drama class who undertook the technical side of the day. All the performers are now relieved to have such a large component completed and will be focusing on their essays. Mrs Loretta Visser and Mrs Danielle Young Drama Teachers

ST JOSEPH’S INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAMME

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST 2019 We would like to advertise for a new teacher to commence group and individual Brass and Woodwind lessons at the College in 2019, and therefore to also encourage new members of the College Band. Before we do so we would like to ascertain potential interest/numbers.

Lessons would be in small groups or individual and fees would be paid directly to the teacher.

Students would be rotated through different times each week so as to not interfere with the same classes.

Lessons would be 30 minutes so that students can attend either the beginning or end of class.

Instruments would include Trumpet, Trombone, Tenor and Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute.

Some College instruments may be available for hire depending on numbers.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEGINNING OR

RECOMMENCING WOODWIND/BRASS LESSONS AT THE COLLEGE IN 2019 PLEASE

CONTACT MRS LOUISE MCLAUGHLIN: lmclaughlin@lism.catholic.edu.au

Mrs Louise McLaughlin On behalf of the Music Department

2018 BIG SCIENCE COMPETITION RESULTS On 20 May (earlier this year), forty-three Year 8 students and eleven Year 10 students sat the 2018 Big Science Competition.

The big science competition questions are written by science education professionals. The questions draw on real-life examples and contemporary issues to test skills in critical thinking, problem solving and scientific literacy.

Well done to our students who competed. All competitors received a certificate.

Snapshot of our results:

High Distinction (Score 95% plus) James Hession Leevan Jiang Regine Cosham Nyomi Frick Thomas Michael

Distinction (Score 80% - 95%) Charlotte Reid Shae Hart Annaliese Appleby Samantha Griffiths

Credit (Score 50% - 80%) Christopher Jackson Emilie Langsford Georgie Gray Hugh Holt Jay Vardy Sarah Halloran Bailey Pridham Emily Williams Isobel Langsford Scarlett Magnus

Mr Matt Hall Leader of Learning – Science

An easy way to challenge Year 7-10 students.

It’s a 50 minute, multiple choice competition testing critical thinking and problem solving skills, not just factual recall.

Questions are set in real-life, contemporary contexts, making the relatable.

Strong winds and wild horses couldn’t stop Year 10 from enjoying their recent Geography field-trip to a range of coastal locations to investigate the functioning, change and management of coastal environments. Guest speakers from the Tweed River Sand Bypass Project (TRSBP), Fingal Head Coastcare, Indigenous Cultural Education and Tweed Council enlightened the students about both the challenges and the importance of managing our coastlines in a sustainable manner. The students’ comments below, illustrate how much was learnt from the day:

Nature can cause some serious problems whether it be huge storm cells destroying our beaches or eroding our mountains, but nature also prevents itself from doing this through the use of fore dunes preventing this destruction from travelling further into land.

I learned that the sand moves north, and the weather can cause serious damage to the coastline. The dunes and trees create a barrier for the wind and water.

I learnt that natural coastal processes can be unpredictable or happen regularly; some examples including erosion and sand movement.

From this excursion I learnt that natural coastal processes take place all the time. Even without humans knowing, interfering with these processes can have major effects.

The excursion helped give me a much greater knowledge of the natural processes. We learnt about how waves and the weather affect our beaches whilst workers and council members explained what practices they have put into place to stop problems from occurring such as erosion.

Humans have a major impact on coastal environments because we build on coast lines and cause erosion to the sand dunes.

On the excursion, we learnt that the repercussions of the interference of humans on the natural environment can either be severe and cause further damage (the training walls), or it can be positive and go towards improving and/or fixing the mistakes that have occurred earlier (T.R.S.B.P).

I learnt that humans must learn and understand a lot before trying to manage coastal environments.

We learned that the work that Coastal Care has done has been vital to the regrowth of natural plants and vegetation and significantly improved the overall health of the Coastal Environment.

I found the most valuable part of the trip to be to the TRSBP as I found it informative and that I could apply it directly to the assignment. I could understand coastal processes and their link with humans. I also found the speakers very informative.

Mr Tom Nethery Leader of Learning – HSIE

Please see me about the following or about any careers concerns you may have. Ms Frances Stegeman Leader of Careers & EVET

Defence Force Recruiting -

September

Defence Careers Information

Session

Considering a career with the Navy, Army or Air Force? Come along to an Information Session to learn more about the roles available in the Australian Defence Force. The Navy, Army and Air Force are now recruiting for a wide range of positions such as Electronics Technician in the Navy, Combat Engineer in the Army and Air Combat Officer in the Air Force.

In these jobs you will be able to work with some of the country’s most advanced and highly technical equipment and hardware. You will also receive many great benefits such as free healthcare and subsidised accommodation.

The ADF is now recruiting for a wide range of positions such as Electronics Technician Submariner in the Navy, Warehouse Storeperson in the Army and Air Combat Officer in the Air Force. In these jobs you will be able to work with some of the country’s most advanced and highly technical equipment and hardware. You will also receive many great benefits such as free healthcare and subsidised accommodation.

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Date: Tuesday 11 September 2018 Location: Defence Force Recruiting, 14 Edgewater Court, Robina 4226 RSVP: https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/events /events-detail/gh52igh or cptgoldcoast@dfr.com.au Lady Tradie Day: Trades Careers

Information Day

Whether you’re an experienced tradesperson or just starting out, there is a Trade career in the Australian Defence Force for you. You'll work with some of the world's most advanced equipment, have a chance to travel and gain nationally recognised skills.

Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm Date: Saturday 15 September 2018 Location: Defence Force Recruiting, 14 Edgewater Court, Robina 4226 RSVP: https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/events /events-detail/n3inzah or cptgoldcoast@dfr.com.au Navy Careers Information Session

Join the Navy and work within a tight-knit team in a fascinating environment to reach your highest potential.

Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm Date: Wednesday 19 September 2018 Location: Defence Force Recruiting, 14 Edgewater Court, Robina 4226 RSVP: https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/events /events-detail/711p0ul or cptgoldcoast@dfr.com.au

Army Reserves Information

Session

The Army Reserve is made up of everyday Aussies who are ready to step up to any challenge – if and when the country needs. Reservists help local communities around Australia and abroad, and play an important part in providing the additional officers and soldiers the Australian Army needs.

Being part of the Army Reserves means you will gain new life experiences, meet new mates, learn new skills, be given the opportunity to travel within and beyond Australia, work a minimum of 20 days a year all whilst giving back to your local area and earning 100% tax free pay.

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Date: Tuesday 25 September 2018 Location: Defence Force Recruiting, 14 Edgewater Court, Robina 4226 RSVP: https://www.defencejobs.gov.au /events/events-detail/u3hsodm or cptgoldcoast@dfr.com.au QUT Bachelor of Fine Arts Applications are now open to study

Visual Arts at QUT in 2019 Students should register now for the chance to study contemporary art practice in our unique Open Studio program where they will build their art practice through digital, material and conceptual skills, industry-based experience and state-of-the-art studios and facilities.

Application deadline is Friday 14

September Both the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) and the Bachelor of Business/BFA double degree application portals close at 5pm Friday 14 September.

Please note that students do not need to have their folios completed for this date – applicants bring their digital portfolio along with them to our interviews during the school holidays in September. Details regarding the application process are available on our Destinations page.

$30,000 for your best and brightest QUT is very proud to be able to support our promising young artists, artworkers or future art teachers with two elite scholarships for BFA Visual Arts applicants: $30,000 each for the top two ranked applicants. Additionally, we have two $10,000 scholarships available to top ranked applicants for the BFA (Visual Arts) and the Bachelor of Business/BFA double degree.

Questions? Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our courses or the application process: Phone: 07 3138 8114 or Email: ci@qut.edu.au

Don’t forget to check your student email

STAR Early Offer Program

Reserve your place in the degree

of your choice

The STAR early offer program is a fast-track offer initiative where Year 12 students can secure a place with Southern Cross University before the tertiary offer rounds.

STAR key dates

Student registrations

close 14 September 2018

School recommendations

close 28 September 2018

QLD students advised of

outcome 10 October 2018

NSW students advised of

outcome 12 November 2018

How do I apply? All applications must be made via the online portal. It takes no more than five minutes. To register visit www.scu.edu.au/star Alternatively, you can book an appointment with one of our friendly staff who can assist you by calling 1800 626 481. Once registered, Southern Cross University will contact your school regarding your application and their recommendation.

Introducing ACU’s Bachelor of Educational Studies

As Year 12 students are starting to think about university applications, we are delighted to announce a new pathway into our Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses – the Bachelor of Educational Studies.

An admission pathway into

Teaching

The Bachelor of Educational Studies has been designed for students who are passionate about becoming teachers, but do not achieve the entry requirements. Students who successfully complete their first year of study (subject to meeting certain progression and non-academic requirements) will be guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) or the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary). For more information about pathways into ACU early childhood, primary or secondary teaching courses, see our website.

Careers @ SJC | Newsletter 10.9.18 | Issue #14/2018