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 4 MONDAY, 27th October (Day 6)

- Student Leaders Retreat in Coffs Harbour SAPSS Jazz Band in Performing Arts Centre 4.30pm-6.00pm Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.30pm

TUESDAY, 28th October (Day 7)

- Student Leaders Retreat in Coffs Harbour Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm Drumline in PAC 1.05pm-1.45pm

WEDNESDAY, 29th October (Day 8)

- College Assembly U/15 Berg Shield Cricket at Wayne Richards Park New Student and Staff morning tea in Library at recess 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, 30th October (Day 9)

- Year 10 Mass at St Agnes’ Church at 9.30am – ALL WELCOME Year 11 Awards Ceremony in PAC at 9.00am – Parents invited to attend Year 7 Astronomy Night at Observatory at 7.30pm Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm

FRIDAY, 31st October (Day 10)

- Concert Band 7.45am-8.45am in Performing Arts Centre Year 7 2015 Extended Transition Meet & Greet 8.30am – 11.00am Year 11 Reflection Day at Tacking Point Surf Club PC F08 Jet Boat Ride 9.00am – 1.00pm Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.00pm

DATES TO REMEMBER Wednesday 5th November College Display Night Wednesday 5th November Downey Shield Cricket vs MacKillop Friday 7th November Year 11 Rrisk Program at Panthers Friday 7th November Year 7 2015 Extended Transition Monday 10th November Gloucester Horse Sports Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th November Festa Christi Tuesday 11th November Year 7 2015 Information Night Saturday 15th November Year 12 Formal at Panthers Thursday 20th November Year 10 Reflection Day Thursday 20th November Diocesan Surf Life Saving Championships Friday 21st November Year 7 2015 Orientation Day

24th October 2014 Term 4, Week 3 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”

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COORDINATING PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

THE FAMILY

Pope Francis has convened an Extraordinary Synod on the Pastoral Challenges of the Family which is currently underway in Rome.

The publication “Inform” makes several important points about the role of family and the Church.

• There needs to be a renewed commitment to the family and to raising children by the Church

and society at large;

• Religious decline results in family decline and vice versa;

• The Holy Family narrative tells us much about the nature of motherhood and fatherhood and

the acceptance of children as a gift from a loving God;

• The special nature of family life draws us towards a radical self-giving for the good of others

and a willingness to accept what is offered;

• The family is not something that was invented by the Church. It has been the mainstay of

successful societies for millennia;

• It is within the family community that children first learn right from wrong and good from bad;

• The natural family existed before the state and has priority over the state in terms of rights;

• Parents’ role as ‘first educators’ of their children must always be respected;

• All of us have a responsibility to build a social environment which protects and nurtures the

family;

• Parents have the right to bring their children up in accordance with the family’s moral and

religious convictions;

• The family teaches children that they are all loved equally and unconditionally;

• The family is the usual way in which each of us learns to develop a relationship with God and

that God loves them for who they ‘are’, not for what they can ‘do’;

• Children are called to show gratitude to their parents for the gift of life and for the sacrifices

they make for them. They also need to learn to show respect and obedience; and

• Parents do not own children – they are gifted to them out of love.

The Synod on the family is expected to be a watershed in terms of the Catholic Church’s teaching and support for families. Already there are signs suggesting that the strict application of Church doctrine will no longer be the basis for decisions. A statement released last week makes the point that “it is necessary to accept people in their concrete being, to know how to support their search, to encourage the wish for God and the will to feel fully part of the Church…”. It is pleasing to see that, through Pope Francis, the Spirit is leading the Church towards a more contemporary, pastoral and supportive approach to people in diverse situations. Mr Jim O’Brien Coordinating Principal

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Dear families and friends of St Joseph’s Regional College. It has been wonderful to see our students return this term enthused to settle into their work as they anticipate their end year examinations. At this time I would encourage everyone to keep our Year 12 students in their thoughts and prayers as they continue with their Higher School Certificate Examinations. Next Thursday we welcome Year 11 families for their Preliminary Awards ceremony. We will also announce our College House captains at this gathering. In addition, families are invited to attend our Year 10 Mass at St Agnes Church next Thursday at 9.30am. This will be a very important Mass as it signifies the last time Year 10 will celebrate Mass together as a united group prior to moving into Year 11. Indeed, this will be a sentimental moment for many of our Year 10 students who will be moving to Newman College in 2015. A Reminder regarding Student Report Distribution an d Payment of College Accounts Firstly, 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. 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. Families have received their College accounts either via email or post this week. It would be very much appreciated if accounts be finalised by 14th November 2014. God Bless

Jim Dempsey College Principal

NEWS FROM OUR LEADER OF CATECHESIS AND EVANGELISATI ON

FESTA CHRISTI

Festa Christi is a gathering for selected Year 8 students from Parish Secondary Schools in the South of the Diocese to celebrate their faith at a Diocesan level.

The gathering will be a chance to bring students together to meet like-minded peers and to celebrate with other young people who practice their faith. The activities will be a mixture of large and small sharing groups as well as celebrating the Eucharist together. The program has been geared to meet the needs of these Year 8 students. The gathering will be an overnight experience that will allow students to build relationships with other students from throughout the Diocese as well as a chance for students to talk and share about their faith journey.

What: Festa Christi – a youth gathering for students from every Parish school in the Southern Region of the Diocese.

When : Tue 11th – Wed 12th November 2014

Where: Coffs Camping and Conference Centre, Bonville

Cost: Nil. All transport, food and accommodation expenses will be met by the Catholic Schools Office.

A large number of St Joseph’s Regional College students have already expressed an interest in this event. We can, however, only offer twelve places (6 males/ 6 females). Any student who would like to be considered is asked to write a brief statement supporting their nomination on the information distributed at the year meeting and return no later than Tuesday 21 st October to Ms Swain . Proclaim Lismore

Please visit the Proclaim Lismore website to find out more: www.proclaimlismore.com.au or subscribe to our monthly e-bulletins by emailing proclaim@lism.catholic.edu.au.

WATCH THE VIDEO http://proclaimlismore.com.au/newsletter/2014-08.ph p#video

Nora Swain, Leader of Catechesis and Evangelisation

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE Departing Students We are currently in the process of classroom planning for 2015, if you are NOT intending to return to St Joseph’s Regional College in 2015 we ask that you contact Michelle Reynolds in the College office as soon as possible.

TECHNOLOGY NEWS ATTENTION CURRENT YEAR 9 - YEAR 10 TECHNOLOGY OPTIO NS 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.

Barry Watson Leader of Learning Technologies

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.

Attention Year 10 students and parents

THE FACTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ‘WRITING RIGHT’ • Students will do 12-14 units in the Preliminary Course and 10-12 in the HSC. The only subject

that does not require writing tasks is Maths. • English is not the only subject that requires essays. • Practical subjects and science based courses still require written responses. They may not be

essays, but they will require STRUCTURED written responses, often extended. • Example - PDHPE has a minimum 12 essays. These are assessment tasks only and this DOES

NOT include class tasks, drafts, sample answers. To do well in the HSC, a realistic figure of written responses to be completed would be approximately 80-100. This is for one subject only

• 75% of HSC exams will be writing 3-4 essays, which include 3-4 pages each. • 95% of your tasks will require structured written responses. • Whilst most students choose to drop a course in Year 12, this does not mean written

responses/tasks will ‘drop’. On the contrary, they will increase as you prepare responses for your teacher to mark and check.

THE BOTTOM LINE: LEARNING HOW TO PREPARE AND WRITE ‘RIGHT’ IS THE KEY TO ACHIEVING YOUR BEST IN THE HSC.

When: Every MONDAY

Where: GL8

When: Lunch time

What: Learn how to prepare written responses for AL L subjects.

Bring your lunch…lollies provided!

HSIE NEWS

Ancient and Modern History Europe Study Tour The last meeting which is a pre- departure meeting is being held at St Joseph’s Regional College on Tuesday, 25th November in the PAC at 6.00pm . During the meeting a representative from Academy Travel will be presenting travellers with their flight packs including tickets for the trip. Prior to this meeting all participants need to have made their final payment which is due on the 7th, November. Academy Travel must also have received a photocopy of the information in the front of your passport to issue the ticket as well as received your travel insurance forms.

It there is an issue with you attending this meeting please let us know in advance so we can make other arrangements to get this pack to you. Thank You Tour organiser Jason Warneken Leader of Learning HSIE

CREATIVE ARTS NEWS "Display Night is a presentation of the wonderful works of our Junior Year 7-10 tudents.

It provides an opportunity for parents and friends to come see the hard and diligent work all students have put into both the TAS (Technical and Applied Studies) and CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts) subjects.

The night will be held on Wednesday, 5 th November and will begin 4:30pm.

Keep an eye out for me information on this night in the coming weeks"

Claudette Stace Leader of Creative Arts MUSIC NOTES

There will be concert on Friday, 28 th November at 7.00pm for all 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.

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. Year 12- Students in Year 12 have been given a list of their current loans (Library and textbooks), and they have been made aware that these must be returned, or paid for if lost, by the end of their last HSC examination. Year 11- Reminder to Year 11 to please attend to the prompt return of Preliminary textbooks, and also if you have dropped a subject, you need to return those books as well. Billing for unreturned books will start in Week 6. 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

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.

Southern Cross University Senior Schools’ Day

On Tuesday, a group of Year 11 students attended the annual Southern Cross University’s Senior School Day at the Coffs Harbour Campus.

Students were provided with information about specific courses and requirements at SCU, and also accessed valuable generic information about making choices, affording tertiary study, living away from home, pathways to University and also experienced a typical day on a regional university campus.

We are grateful to SCU for providing this opportunity for our students to participate in a fun information gathering.

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

Dates to Remember: 31st October - Closing date for Hastings Education Fund applications Early November - Zonta Scholarship for Girls Closes 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.

SCHOOL YEARBOOK Once again this year we are compiling a Yearbook for St Agnes’ Parish Secondary Schools. This family of schools incorporates St Paul’s High School, St Joseph’s Regional College, MacKillop Senior College and Newman Senior Technical College. Again this year, the yearbook will be in full colour. We are inviting the parents of our students who wish to advertise in this Yearbook or to sponsor a page, to complete the form below and return it with a cheque made payable to MACKILLOP SENIOR COLLEGE to the College office of your choice, by Friday 14 th November . Please include business card or relevant artwork or email information to pmmac@lism.catholic.edu.au .

I/We would like to advertise and/or sponsor a page in the 2014 School Yearbook. CONTACT NAME:_____________________________________________________________ BUSINESS NAME: ____________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________ PHONE:___________________________________________ EMAIL: __________________________________________________________________________ The options and prices for this year are as follows: 1. STANDARD BUSINESS CARD (incl GST) $50 2. ENLARGED ADVERTISEMENT (19cm x 5.5cm)(incl GST) $85 3. HALF-A-PAGE ADVERTISEMENT (incl GST) $250 4. FULL PAGE ADVERTISEMENT (incl GST) $500 5. FULL PAGE COLOUR ADVERTISEMENT (on inside cover) (incl GST) $600

Donations of any amount are also gratefully accepted. Please return this page with payment to MacKillop Senior College, PO Box 5724, Port Macquarie NSW 2444. Or Please debit my credit card for $__________ and I will email the artwork to MacKillop pmmac@lism.catholic.edu.au Card Number _______________________________ Expiry Date___________ Signed: ____________________________

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 4 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 labelle d with name and PC class, especially hats.

Currently we have a large amount of unclaimed lost property. There is also a number of unnamed jumpers, joggers, hats and sports shirts.

Students and parents are encouraged to see Mrs Aver y.

SECONDHAND UNIFORM SHOP

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.

St Joseph’s Regional College Second-hand Uniform Sh op

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.

MATHS VAULT In the diagram below, square ABCD has side length and BE=CF=DG=AH=1. Find the area of square HEFG.

Last Week’s Answer: 10 Mr Bruce Smith Leader of Pastoral Care

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

COMMUNITY NEWS

2014 Junior Triathlon in association with the Port Macquarie Tri Club is on Saturday, 22nd November at Pilot Beach, Dunbogan. For further enquires contact Jo Pilgrim 0417 222 418 or 6582 7750, Andrew Lister 0406 316 228 or 6582 5135. Visit the website www.portmactriclub.com.au

Hastings Disabled Surfers – Helpers wanted. We meet at Flynn’s Beach, 9.00am on the following dates: 8th November, 13th December, 14th February and 14th March.

PARENT TALKS Paul Dillon from Drug and Alcohol Research and Training, Australia is the keynote speaker at the RRISK Seminars. The parent session is offered free of charge in the five localities that the RRISK Seminars are running. Paul provides the latest drug and alcohol research and information of interest to parents and anyone who works with adolescents. An invitation with the topics for this year’s sessions will be provided closer to the dates.

Parent talk venues and times Port Macquarie

Panthers Club Thursday, 6th November 4.00-6.00pm

Coffs Harbour

Southern Cross University Thursday, 13th November 4.00-6.00pm

Kempsey Melville High Community Hall Wednesday, 19th November

4.00-6.00pm

Lismore Southern Cross University Tuesday, 25th November 4.00-6.00pm Tweed Heads Civic Centre Thursday, 4th December 4.00-6.00pm Click below to access two of Paul’s recent blog pos ts – Item 1 - “When does school supervision stop and parenting begin” and Item 2 - “Medical cannabis getting lost in the smoke and forgetting that the drug can be highly problematic for some”. (If you need the links they’re here http://doingdrugs-darta.blogspot.com.au/2014/10/when-does-school-supervision-stop-and.html?_sm_au_=iVVfvjVFNQSWNH3N http://doingdrugs-darta.blogspot.com.au/2014/10/medical-cannabis-getting-lost-in-smoke.html?_sm_au_=iVVfvjVFNQSWNH3N

TUTORS WANTED- A student in Year 12 at St Joseph’s Regional College requires a tutor in English, CAFS and Religious Education 2 Unit. If you are able to assist please contact

Donna Eames at the College office on 5525 4100

Term 4

Week 4 Mon 27 th Oct Northern NSWCCC Cricket Trials - Coffs Harbour Thur 30 th Oct Diocesan Softball - Lismore (TBA)

Week 5 Tues 4 th Nov Diocesan Tennis - Ballina (FJ)

Week 7 Thur 20 th Nov Diocesan SLS - Byron Bay (DB) Fri 21 st Nov Diocesan Golf - Grafton (MC) (date not secure yet)

Diocesan Gymnastics

Last Friday, 11 students participated in the Diocesan Gymnastics competition at Coffs Harbour. The students performed very well and should be congratulated for their commitment in training leading up to the event as well as the early morning start on Friday!

Congratulations to Georgia Hickling who took out second place in the Novice Girls and to Makenzie Dobson who was third. Makenzie Dobson, Shan-Del Studders, Hannah Crispim and Tyla Kemp were the Champion Team.

The College Gymnastics team comprised of Georgia Hickling, Makenzie Dobson, Elizabeth Pike, Hannah Garvin, Sarah Degenaars, Emily Nardella, Hannah Crispim, Tyla Kemp, Jorja Middlemiss, Jesse Willis and Shan-Del Studders. Well done girls!

Mrs Diana Walsh, Coach College Rowing Team

On Sunday 19th October our rowers competed in the Port Macquarie Club regatta held on the Hastings River at Wauchope. It was great to see our younger rowers competing for the first time. Sebastian Staunton and Blake McMillan competed in the double sculls and then backed up in the singles. Well done boys.

Bryce Gardner and Mary Shelley both won their single scull events. Congratulations. We had many other fine efforts on the day.

We are also affiliated with the Hastings Region Rowing Group and it was great to see many of the mums having their first race in the doubles and quads.

A big thank you to Port Macquarie Club for allowing us to run a very successful canteen, as a fund raiser for our club. Many thanks to all who helped out on the day.

Thanks to our coaches Mick Watts and Alan McCarthy who worked tirelessly on the day.

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