Joey's News
On Friday 9 August 2019, a small group of Stage 4 students travelled to Amity College Shellharbour. This visit was in aid of Amity's Annual Qurban Festival, a fundraising event also celebrating multicultural diversity.
Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by Amity staff and students, after which we were given a presentation on the school and the Islamic faith. The students actively participated in the wonderful events organised by our hosts, including the most delicious kebabs, henna painting, doughnuts, as well as activities such as touch football and a soccer goal kicking challenge. It was wonderful to see the students interact so wonderfully with the Amity College students, and there was genuine interest on behalf of both groups in learning about the other.
This was a wonderful experience for students and staff alike, and participating Stage 4 students are to be commended on their behaviour and involvement on the day.
Book Week at St Joseph's is a big deal and this year was a celebration of the theme Reading is my Secret Power! Here's a summary of the fun we've had:
Students have been taking part in the Book Week Book Worm Competition, which challenges students to complete reading-related activities in order to go in the draw to win prizes.
- On Wednesday we held our Book Week Assembly. Our keynote speaker was acclaimed author, lawyer and human rights advocate Randa Abdel-Fattah, who captivated us with her address about using writing as a powerful tool to spread awareness and promote acceptance of all people. Randa also facilitated a writing workshop for some of our talented Year 11 English students.
- Wednesday's assembly also included a costume parade of staff and students dressed as their favourite literary characters. Congratulations to everyone who participated; you all looked AMAZING!!!
- This Friday we will hold our Donut Stop Reading! Blind Date with a Book afternoon tea; we invite students to wrap up a pre-loved book, write a short blurb about it on the front, and bring it along to F03. Students can munch on a donut while browsing the mystery books, and select a new book to take home.
A big thank you to the St Joseph's Community for embracing Book Week, and we hope you will all continue to discover Reading as your Secret Power!
Markers will attend the school on 5th and 6th September for HSC Drama performance marking. We will again have markers at the school for the Music HSC performances and Viva's on 19 September.
The families and friends of Yr 12 HSC Music students are invited to attend a performance evening being held on Monday 2nd September at 6 o'clock in room E01. This will be a valuable opportunity for students to practice and refine pieces for their HSC exam in front of a real audience. The 6 students will be performing 2 of their HSC pieces, as well as a few guest appearances from some of the guitar students who have been working with our guitar teacher Glenn Whitehall throughout the year. We are very much looking forward to the evening and hope to see you there. A big thanks to Mrs Burns for supporting her class and additionally to Mr Denelly and Mr Ellul for their work in accompanying our students.
Also on Monday 2nd September, the Visual Arts students' Bodies of Work are due for completion and submission. This marks the culmination of nearly a year of engagement with subject matter and materials. Students and staff are looking forward to seeing the final results. Below are some images of a few of the students working on final decisions about their works.
