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On Wednesday 19th June, St Joseph's Catholic High School hosted 'A Day of History and Hospitality'. The day was celebrated by a number of former St Joseph’s staff, who kindly accepted Ms Wilson's invitation to attend this special occasion for our school community. We were blessed with beautiful weather, which made it a very pleasant day for all involved. School tours were most enthusiastically and cheerfully conducted by a number of student representatives, who were fine ambassadors for our school. They impressed our visitors with their sense of school pride, as they highlighted the many recent enhancements to our school's facilities, buildings and grounds.
The purpose of the day was to provide an opportunity for previous staff members to connect with current students by sharing their stories about the historical events that have shaped the identity of St Joseph’s Catholic High School and the characteristics that were important to the community when they were here. We hope the experience of meeting former staff has further increased our current students’ knowledge of our school’s historical journey since it was established in 1982.
The TAS Faculty Coordinator, Mr Glenn Lowe also led our visitors on a tour of the significant renovation to the TAS block, which is well underway and scheduled for completion ready for the beginning of next year. These tours were followed by a luncheon attended by former School Principals Mr Frank Leonard, Mr Peter McGovern, Mr John Barrington and Mr Mark Baker, a number of other former staff, some of our current longstanding staff members, School Captain - Brooke Smith and Year 11 student - Ethan Westlake, who kindly shared his talent by performing some very enjoyable musical pieces during the luncheon.
We thank Mr Ferderer, Mrs Rogers, VET Coordinator Mr Milburn and the Year 12 Hospitality class members for their outstanding work in preparing and serving a delicious three-course lunch for our visitors; this was a component of their HSC assessment. This was thoroughly enjoyed and greatly appreciated by all involved.
The former and current staff and students who participated in the day are representatives of our living history, and this was a very successful day in terms of reconnecting our school’s past with the present because they blessed us by sharing with one another the gifts of their time, talent and stories.
We thank all staff, students and parents who contribute to making our school the fine place of faith, learning and community that it is today!
Another important event for our school was this week’s school assembly held on Monday 24th June. As a school, we gathered to acknowledge the significance of NAIDOC Week, which will be celebrated across Australia on 7th-14th July this year.
We especially thank Miss Toumanda Fohrman for sharing the gifts of her time, talent and exemplary sense of conviction towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reconciliation. The work of Miss Fohrman, along with the contributions of Mr Brown, Uncle Kevin Butler, Mrs Josephine Ball, Mr Mark Mongta, Mr Ie and the other didgeridoo players, The Sista’s Dance Group and all other student participants culminated in a very meaningful, informative and reflective assembly.
Many important messages were communicated to students in the prayers, Miss Fohrman’s unpacking the theme for this year’s NAIDOC Week: Voice. Treaty. Truth. , Uncle Kevin Butler’s sharing of his understanding and experience of NAIDOC, the reading of the Stolen Generations Poem and an explanation of the meaning expressed by particular movements in Aboriginal dance.
Our knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced by the nation’s first peoples in the past and today have grown exponentially through this assembly.
As a Catholic school community, by participating in this assembly we made a collective commitment to act justly by:
-respecting the history of the First Australians
-healing the wounds of the past and moving forward in a true spirit of reconciliation
-opening our eyes to the plight of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to have their knowledge heard through their voice - a voice which is over 65,000 years old and
-working together for the good of Aboriginal and Islander Peoples in a truly shared future.
We wish the cast and crew and all staff involved in the preparation of this year’s School musical, You’re History all the very best for the shows that will be performed next week at the Roo Theatre in Shellharbour. A reminder that as many members of the community as possible are encouraged to follow the link provided in this week’s newsletter to purchase your tickets to what will be a great show!
A further reminder to parents and carers that Years 7-12 Parent Teacher Interviews have been scheduled for Wednesday, 24th July in the School Gym. At least one parent or carer is expected to make some appointments to attend interviews with your child’s teachers. This is an excellent opportunity for parents and carers to meet your child’s teachers and to obtain valuable advice and insights into what your students can do to improve their progress in the second half of this year.
We wish all members of the St Joseph’s school community a well deserved relaxing, happy and safe holiday!
Mrs Jenny Bell
Assistant Principal
A Reminder that Term 3 will commence on
Monday 22nd July - Week A
PHOTO PERMISSION NOTE
Thank you to the families who have already returned their note.
A reminder to send back your photo permission note as soon as possible. Please click on the below link to download a copy.
We cannot show any photos in our newsletter or social media platforms until these forms have been received.
7-12 Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent Teacher Interviews for all year groups 7-12, will be held on Wednesday 24th July. Bookings will open via the Parent Portal on Monday 1st July at 9 am. Bookings will close on Tuesday 23rd July at 3 pm.
Appointments are available from 11 am to 7:30 pm and interviews will be held in the Gym (access via Church Street is recommended). Wednesday 24th July is a pupil free day and it is hoped that students will attend interviews with their parent/s.
If you have any trouble accessing the Parent Portal, please email corradinip01@dow.catholic.edu.au or phone 4230 8511.
7-10 Semester 1 Reports
Reports for students in years 7-10 will be available in the Parent Portal and Student Portal by mid next week.
WEEK 9
TAS Workshops / Kitchens
- Wear appropriate PPE
- Complete Onguard online course
- Participate in Individual instruction on each machine prior to use
- Be aware of others when moving with knives and sharps
- Respect self and others work
- Leave BAGS outside the classroom where instructed
- Non-participants complete alternate learning activity
- Listen and react to feedback
- Clean up learning spaces after use
- Immediately report any spills
- Minimise waste
- Recycle whenever possible
WEEK 10
Science Labs
- Follow laboratory rules
- Follow all risk assessment guidelines as provided by the teacher
- Be a team player in all science practical and group work activities.
- Use and return all scientific equipment when instructed
- Report injuries immediately
- Listen to and follow teacher instructions during practical and theory activities
- Actively participate in all theory and practical lessons
- Immediately report any spills to your teacher
- Follow teacher instructions for the disposal of all chemicals
- Clean up working spaces
It’s that time of year again when out talented students and staff present our annual school musical. This your it is ‘You’re History’ – a nerdy teenager turns a portable classroom into a time machine and the detention class is sent hurtling back through history! The time-warped team discover vicious Vikings, pilates-practicing Pirates, disco-happy Gladiators, a rapping Romeo and Juliet and the infamous Oedipus on an episode of ‘Ellen’, with overtones of Jerry Springer.
With parallels between hierarchical history & today’s schoolyard, here is a rollicking musical chock-full of wonderful characters, historical mayhem and sensational songs.
Ticket are available through Trybooking. You can access tickets via the link below.
https://www.trybooking.com/BCVOU
Congratulations to the following people for placing in the Bake Off:
Menu
Platter of Amuse bouche - (entree platter of a mixture of bite-sized entrees)
Tiny Garlic & cheese Bread Rolls
Caesar Salad - (served in a small cos leaf)
Potato, chive Raviolo (1), crispy prosciutto, saffron cream sauce,
Goats Cheese Souffle (twice baked), rocket salad, capsicum sauce.
Spinach & Sweet Potato Roulade, tomato relish
Main Course
Alternate drop
Chicken braised in white wine, dijon mustard, mushrooms, thyme & sour cream, served in a pastry case.
Beef Bourguignon (classic French beef dish, button mushrooms & onions, red wine, bacon) served in a pastry case.
Vegetarian Option - Moroccan chickpea, lentil salad, served warm.
Side dish of vegetables - honeyed carrot flowers, steamed broccoli & chives & spice roasted cauliflower.
Mixed Dessert Platters
Heston’s chocolate mousse, raspberry coulis, sesame seed crisp.
Lemon curd tartlets, meringue swirl.
Mascarpone berry tartlets.
Honey, ginger & lime bavarois, honey tuile.
Frozen praline parfait, puff pastry, passionfruit coulis.
2019 CBCA SHORTLIST - WHICH BOOK WILL WIN?
LIBRARY GUESSING COMPETITION – CHOOSE THE WINNER!
Write your name and homeroom on a ticket and place it in the box in the library.
Great prizes!!!
Winner announced during Book Week
- students launch Sora
- tap/Click the explore tab
- the first thing they will see is a new Collection called ‘Chill Out & Read’
- all the titles in this collection can be borrowed by all students and staff who use Overdrive in the world at the same time from today until 15th August!
On Monday we came together as a community to recognise NAIDOC. NAIDOC week is 7th-14th July this year and the theme is Voice, Treaty and Truth. This marks a significant part of our shared history with Australia's first people Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. We celebrated on Monday and witnessed our amazing Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students dance and perform a beautiful dance piece created by Miss Jo and Ms Toumanda.
Many thanks to the parents who came along to the assembly and morning tea afterwards.
Thank you to Mrs Burns and Mrs Mercieca for teaching our amazing choir the National Anthem in Aboriginal Language. We were so blessed by hearing such wonderful voices sing in our First peoples language.
Our students were amazing, the Liturgy was lead by Miah Williams (Year 7) and Tionne Cleary (Year 10), who did us as a community, their family and culture proud.
Our Dance group, who were trained by Jo ball and Toumanda Fohrman, did such an amazing performance, which was quite moving. They were supported on the Didjeridu by Uncle Mark Mongta. Shae was then joined by Ryan Chudleigh and Jack Costa of year 11 and Uncle Mark to perform a special Didjeridu performance.
On Wednesday 19th June our Dance group and other Aboriginal students attended the Bangarra Dance Performance in Sydney. It was a fantastic day in the big city, with a few train changes and lots of walking.
Friday 28th June we will be attending the Cultural sites tour. Your child will need to be at school by 8:00am as the Bus will depart at 8:05am.
CAPA NEWS
The School Musical for 2019 is “You’re History”. Production week is next week July 3-6 at Roo Theatre Shellharbour. If you haven’t already purchased your tickets please hurry as they are selling fast. Many of our talented students have fulfilled two terms of rehearsals both on Mondays and Wednesdays after school and some full Sundays to bring this production to life. We look forward to seeing the show which will be a rewarding experience for all involved. Thank you to our dedicated staff for your continued support of our students with the school musical in 2019.
Choir rehearsals with Mrs Mercieca are being held on Tuesday next term at lunchtime in room E01. New members are always most welcome to attend.
Card Art club will be continuing on Thursdays at Lunchtimes. Students interested should attend in room E03 with Mrs Berto. New students always welcome.
St Joseph’s are currently running acoustic guitar tuition in small groups, an opportunity for students who are interested in learning this instrument to do so at school. The students are being taught by Glenn Whitehall, and will continue on Thursdays next term. A small fee is charged to cover the tuition. This is a fabulous opportunity for students to gain some experience in playing an instrument. Parents and /or students are invited to contact Mrs Burns to find out more info regarding costs and times etc for guitar tuition.
Students in Year 12 who are completing HSC courses in Visual Art, Music and Drama are currently very busy preparing for their HSC practical examinations which will take place mid next term. There are a range of areas our students are focusing on including performances, practical submissions and Bodies of Work all of which involve many hours of commitment and persistence in order to resolve. We wish Year 12 well as they move into the final stages of their Creative Arts courses next term.
Students in Years 7 to 11 have been undergoing a range of assessments leading up to the completion of Semester 1. There have been many examples of very successful work submitted in this period, with students engaging in their learning in meaningful ways and attempting to extend their potential through honing skills and refining work. Well done.
Congratulations to Molly Sumner in Year 11 Photography who has been awarded a Certificate of Merit in the Ilford prize for Photographic practice. Her piece “ Paper Bark” shown here, is a black and white photo utilising the elements of texture and form from the natural environment. Well done Molly.
Red Dust Heelers Visit St Joseph's
This weekend the NWBL is hosting a huge weekend of Basketball. Over 3 days, 4 teams compete in 8 games. The competition leading Wollongong Rollerhawkes are hosting 3 competitors - Red Dust Heelers (WA), Sydney Metro Blue Hornets and Perth Wheelcats at the Shellharbour City Stadium and the Snakepit, Wollongong.
On Friday 28th June the school will host the Red Dust Heelers Basketball Team. The Red Dust athletes are addressing and playing our Year 7 students, culminating in the match off against our staff. As part of the celebration, the Wollongong Rollerhawkes and the Red Dust Heelers are offering a special opportunity for our community. If you would like to go along and see these amazing games of Basketball over the weekend, students will be admitted free and if a St Joey's student presents their Student ID Card, one parent will also be admitted free.
This is a great opportunity to see Australia's best athletes compete in a fierce competition. They are only in the Illawarra this weekend.
School fees should now be paid in full unless arrangements have been made to pay your fees periodically. If you are paying periodically, please ensure you complete a School Fee Agreement Form (available left) and return it to the finance office. A new form is required each school year.
New families to the school experiencing financial hardship may wish to contact the school to organise an appointment with our Principal to discuss financial support.
Stockings are at the uniform shop. Purchase in store or online.
All girls should be in full winter uniforms stocking with skirts or long girls pants.
New Uniform Shop phone number is: 0413 441 892
Hours: Monday 12 pm - 4 pm and Thursday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Please click the link below to be directed to the School website for access to current Permission Notes.
