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At our school assembly last week, Ms Wilson launched the new Aspiring/Elite Athlete Program for students interested in applying to be involved in this wonderful opportunity being offered by St Joseph’s Catholic High School in partnership with BaiMed Performance.
This is a new initiative designed for students who are aspiring or participating at an elite level in their chosen sport, and who desire a future pathway in this sporting field, which includes their academic studies.
It has been very pleasing to see the high level of interest in this programme and we look forward to seeing many students putting their names forward for consideration for this most valuable programme being offered at St Joseph’s.
This week, we would like to sincerely express our appreciation to all parents, guardians and members of our school community who have hosted our Japanese Exchange students from Tokyo and Osaka for the past couple of weeks. What wonderful experiences our host families, the host buddies and our students have gifted our exchange students with! Many great memories and friendships have been made, and this Friday evening's 'Pot Luck Dinner' will provide an excellent opportunity for our host families and the exchange students and their teacher to share and celebrate these.
We would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank Mrs Nicole Hensman for all her hard work and the fabulous job that she has done in coordinating all of the host families, host buddies and school buddies, who have shown great generosity and hospitality by looking after and accommodating our exchange students this year.
We continue to keep all our Year 12 students in our thoughts and prayers as they are completing their Trial Higher School Certificate Examinations at the moment.
A reminder to parents and carers that the upcoming Parents and Friends Association Meeting will be held at 7:00 pm in the St Joseph’s Staff Common Room on Monday, 12 August 2019. As always, all are welcome to attend. At this meeting, Leading Learning Coordinator, Ms Amanda Nascimento will be doing a presentation to inform parents of a new pedagogical tool being used at St Joseph’s. This tool is called Literatu/Scribo. The Literatu/ Scribo suite is an online platform that the school has subscribed to, which teachers and students can use to analyse and improve their writing. Ms Nascimento will run a short demonstration to show parents and carers how their children can access Scribo at home and use it to check the quality of their writing, and will also showcase how teachers are using Literatu to monitor and improve learning outcomes in literacy and numeracy at St Joseph’s.
On Thursday 8 August 2019, as a Josephite school community we celebrated the Feast of St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop with liturgies being conducted in Religious Education classes and the following morning prayer:
St. Mary MacKillop was an ordinary person who lived an extraordinary and unconventional life that saw her triumph over adversities and obstacles placed in her way. She truly was a woman who lived her life out of the ordinary. We pray for the intercession of St. Mary MacKillop and, as a Josephite school, we celebrate the incredible example she has set for us to adopt in our own lives today
Loving God, we thank you for the gift of Mary MacKillop to our land Australia. May the Church in the whole world continue to learn about and know of her holiness.
Mary MacKillop is an example for us as we learn to know God’s voice in those around us. Through her, may we trust God more.
Mary MacKillop spread the message of your love to all those she met. May we try to follow her example. We give you praise O God for giving Mary MacKillop to our nation Australia.
Mrs Jenny Bell
Assistant Principal
At this meeting, Leading Learning Coordinator, Ms Amanda Nascimento will be doing a presentation to inform parents of a new pedagogical tool being used at St Joseph’s. This tool is called Literatu/Scribo. The Literatu/ Scribo suite is an online platform that the school has subscribed to, which teachers and students can use to analyse and improve their writing. Ms Nascimento will run a short demonstration to show parents and carers how their children can access Scribo at home and use it to check the quality of their writing, and will also showcase how teachers are using Literatu to monitor and improve learning outcomes in literacy and numeracy at St Joseph’s.
WEEK 2
Respect for Learning in PDHPE:
- Actively participate in all lessons
- Follow the rules of the game
- Bring signed parent note for valid non-participation
- Non-participants complete alternative learning activity
WEEK 3
Respect for others in the Classroom
Follow teacher instruction for:
- lining up
- entering and exiting lesson
- learning experiences
- Greet staff respectfully
- Participate positively
- Speak without rudeness, aggression or swearing
- Listen without interrupting
- Contribute to group tasks
- Wait to be dismissed by teacher
- Clean up after activities
- Keep hands off others and their property
- When visiting a classroom, knock and wait to be asked to enter
Year 12 Update
Year 12 students have completed their first week of trial exams. Exams continue next week and we look forward to their return to classes on Monday 19th August. Students sitting exams for Drama, VET Business Studies and IPT will complete their exams on Monday 19th August.
ATARS RELEASED SAME DAY AS HSC
ATARs this year will be released at 1 pm on Tuesday 17 December – the same day as HSC results. Students will have all the information they need on the day to make their future study decisions and have more time to finalise their preferences for December Round 2.
UAC PINS
Year 12 students should have now received an email from UAC to let them know that all courses are now online and to remind them of their UAC PIN.
Student UAC PINs are emailed to the address they have registered with NESA, so students need to ensure this is a current email address. If you have already applied, your PIN reminder will be sent to the email address you used when you submitted your application. To start your UAC application students need their Year 12 student NESA number (on Sentral and on your Student ID Card) and your UAC PIN.
Once you have applied you can use your UAC Application Number (generated once they put in their personal details) and UAC PIN to login and manage your application.
If you did not receive your UAC PIN email or you are having problems with your PIN, please contact UAC directly on (02) 9752 0200.
AIME DAY AT UOW
Last Friday 2nd August was the second AIME day at UOW, where students had a fantastic day with their new AIME mentors. It was great to see the students excited as they walked out of each session. Grace, an AIME Mentor, said that it was amazing how each student opened up during story time and she felt that each student embraced this opportunity with open arms. Overall, the students had some fun and gained some experience in a non traditional classroom environment.
FEEDER SCHOOL CULTURAL DAY
On Friday 9th August we have students from our Feeder schools coming to spend the day. Our guests will paint a small cheese board in Aboriginal designs, make a raffia basket or fish, learn some dance and about Aboriginal tools and artifacts. We have Uncle Kevin teaching students and staff how to paint, Kim Hobbs teaching weaving and Jo and Toumanda teaching dance.
POLE PAINTING AS MESSAGE STICKS
A reminder that this term we'll have students continue to paint our poles, which will become message sticks at the entrance of the school. Once complete they will be placed in a concrete bed, which will eventually contain a Dry river bed made by all students and staff. Please remind your children to take part in this amazing opportunity.
STEAM YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CAMP - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
The New South Wales Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. (NSW AECG Inc.) in conjunction with WestConnex will be conducting a STEAM Youth Development Camp for Aboriginal students from Years 5 to 11. To commence the process the NSW AECG Inc. is calling for Expressions of Interest from schools with Aboriginal students in the nominated years.
If anyone is interested in this activity please get in touch with Mr Brown for more Information.
Joey's Dragon Boat : WE NEED YOU !!!
One of the great things about Dragon Boating is that you don’t need any experience in any particular sport at all. It doesn’t matter how old you are, how fit you are or what your interests are, it is a sport that caters for everybody.
A team consists of 20 paddlers, a sweep ( boat captain who usually beats a drum to keep everyone in time ) and a steer who directs the boat.
On the 15th of September we will be competing in a Regatta in Nowra. The event is the 200m sprint, which can take a team approx 60 secs to complete.
There are a number of heats and then finals. We will be competing against some of the best School Dragon Boating teams in the country as well as many local schools.
Last year we came 3rd in the Schools Division 2 championships. We would love to win this division this year.
BUT WE NEED YOU !!!
We are so lucky to have Norman Heine, a very passionate, experienced, knowledgeable coach who will teach you everything you need to know.
We have a 6 week training program organised leading into the Nowra Regatta. We train straight after school on a Thursday at Skiiway Park Oak Flats between 4.15 and 5.15pm.
Cost of the training program ( including race day ) is $35.
Grab some friends and have a go at something different.
Please complete the attached permission note and return to school ASAP to avoid missing out on this awesome opportunity.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Cooper Makepeace who is off to England!
After participating in a Westham clinic in Sydney, Cooper was then selected to join a second clinic in 2018 on the Gold Coast where he trained with former Westham players and coaches, attended motivational talks and met with other kids from all over the country. He was notified earlier this year that he had been selected to go to England to join Westham and train with the Westham Academy, play football games and learn about fitness. His journey will begin in September where he will meet up with fellow members at the Gold Coast then travel on to England.
Well done on this wonderful achievement!
We recently launched our new Aspiring/Elite Athlete Program. The Catholic Education Office have released an article regarding this new program. Please view the article via the link below.
Alternatively you can access the details via the following social media links.
Please find Enrolment Application Package and Prospectus attached.
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE FOR PROGRAM AT BAIMED IS NOW ON MONDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2019.
If you are interested in applying, please ensure your application and all relevant paperwork is returned to the school office by 4pm ON FRIDAY 23 AUGUST 2019.
Thank you
UOW WOLLONGONG CAMPUS - EARLY ADMISSION INFORMATION EVENING
Early Admission applications for UOW are open now, and we’re here to help.
If you have any questions about the application, need access to a computer to complete it online, or not sure about what courses you should be applying for – you are encouraged to register for this session so we can help them.
For your convenience, we have divided the session into 30-minute blocks to choose from, but they’re welcome to stay as long as they need to.
We can also help with other UOW applications such as Scholarships and Accommodation.
Students will need to bring:
- NESA/Student ID Number, and four-digit UAC PIN
- A laptop/tablet, if you have one. If not we will have some for you to use.
As part of the Early Admission application, students be required to answer four questions. It will be a good idea for them to draft some responses before this info session.
The four questions applicants will be asked to respond to are:
- What are your study strategies for the HSC exams?
- Why do you want to study at UOW?
- Describe a time when you worked with others to achieve a goal.
- How do you manage your time around your studies and other activities? Include three strategies that you’ve used in Year 12 to prioritise tasks and organise your time.
Responses need to be a minimum of 100 characters and a maximum of 500 characters.
Find more information plus other application tips on our website.
When: August 15, 2019 - 4pm - 7pm
Where: UOW Wollongong Campus - Building 17
Click here to book your session
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ANU Open Day
31 August 2019 9am to 4pm
The ANU Admissions, Scholarships & Accommodation. Information on what it is like to study at ANU. University open days are the best way to sample the educational, cultural and social experience at university and ANU Open Day is no exception. Here's a taste of what you'll experience at ANU Open Day.
https://www.anu.edu.au/study/events/open-day-2019
and video on:
https://www.anu.edu.au/study/events/open-day-2019/see-yourself-at-anu-open-day
Undergraduate Physics Scholarships at Australian National University
Scholarships and grants are provided to assist students with the cost of their studies.
Scholarships vary in value and may be offered to cover some or all of the costs associated with tuition, accommodation, materials, cost of living and other expenses.
https://physics.anu.edu.au/study/scholarships/
Speech & Audiology Info Evening at Macquarie University
3 September 2019 6.00pm to 7.30pm
The Australian Hearing Hub, Level 1 Lecture Theatre, 16 University Avenue, Macquarie University
Discover how you can become a qualified audiology or speech pathology professional with a master’s degree from Macquarie University. There is currently demand within Australia and internationally for qualified professionals in speech pathology and audiology. Macquarie offers outstanding professional entry programs at master’s levels in both areas. Come along to our free information session to learn more about the scope of these professions, to discover how Macquarie can help you build your career and to meet academic staff and current students. Our previous applicants have included graduates from related areas such as psychology, linguistics, speech and hearing science, and biological and biomedical sciences, but we also encourage applications from other disciplines.
Scholarships for Y12 Students Quantity Surveyors
Closes 31 October 2019
The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) offers a number of scholarships each year for Year 12 students who qualify for entry into a Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction Management (Economics) or other appropriate course at an AIQS accredited university in Australia. Call 02 8234 4000.
Application form here:
http://aiqs.informz.net/AIQS/data/images/2019_AIQS%20Scholarship%20Application%20Form.pdf
Uni of Newcastle Yr 12 Subject Spotlight - Early Offer Program
We believe that your ATAR doesn’t define who you are – it is your unique passions, abilities and ambitions that matter. Our Year 12 Subject Spotlight program rewards you with an early offer for your hard work and strong results in one or more subjects related to your degree. So, you can take some of the stress out of your final school exams, knowing your ATAR isn’t all that matters. There is no separate application for the program – simply apply through UAC and have UON listed as your first preference at midnight on December 16 2018 to qualify. Choose your preferred degree from the drop-down menu below to see what subject marks you’ll need to receive an early offer.
https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes/subject-performance-scheme
Generous Scholarships Available for Undergraduate Nursing Students at the University of Sydney
Every year, the University of Sydney offers 6 scholarships for students starting the Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced). Scholarships are available for rural, regional and indigenous students, as well as students from greater Sydney and cover course fees and relocation costs throughout the length of the degree.
http://sydney.edu.au/scholarships/domestic/bachelors-honours/faculty/medicine-health.html
Indigenous Australian Engineering School (IAES)
5–11 January 2020
Years 10, 11, 12
The Indigenous Australian Engineering School is an annual event established by Engineering Aid Australia. Open to 20 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students entering Years 10, 11 and 12, the six-day live-in school gives students a taste of engineering as a university course and career. It involves hands-on and challenging activities within the Faculty of Engineering as well as site visits to engineering companies.
For more information about the Indigenous Australian Engineering School, please contact:
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies. Applicant enquiries at: iaes@sydney.edu.au
https://sydney.edu.au/engineering/study/why-study-here/high-school-students/years-11-and-12.html
Uni Survival Guide
Nearly all your needs and all the answers to your questions in great blogs in one place.
https://cef.org.au/university-survival-guide/
TAFE NSW Open Day Is On
Your students can join us at one of our Open Days on Saturday, 14 September from 9am to 1pm. We can help them kickstart their career, become an aspiring apprentice, or gain exciting new skills for the job they want. There will be talks, demos, food, entertainment and more. Your students can pre-register and jump the queue when checking in on the day:
https://events.tafensw.edu.au/open-day
MIGAS Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program
MIGAS specialises in skilled and traditional trade apprenticeships and traineeships. That means we are always looking for people interested in pursuing a career in trade related industries such as:
- Air-conditioning and refrigeration
- Automotive
- Building and construction
- Electrical
- Energy
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Mining
- Telecommunications
- Warehousing, transport and logistics
To enquire about this role or other currently advertised positions, please phone our recruitment on 1300 464 427.
https://www.migas.com.au/apprenticeships/
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) Open Day
31 August 2019 9.00am to 3.00pm
37 Constitution Avenue, Reid, ACT
CIT invites you to attend CIT Open Day on Saturday 31 August 2019 to experience life as a CIT student. Open Day is your chance to ask questions about your future course, meet our staff and get a feel for CIT life. There will be plenty of information, displays and demonstrations available.
https://cit.edu.au/news/open_day_2019
Study Interior Design - Sydney Design School Info Session
Wednesday 11 September 2019 6pm
Thursday 3 October 2019 1pm
Level 2/40 Oxley St, St Leonards.
If you’re passionate about becoming an Interior Designer or Interior Decorator then we invite you to come into our studios to learn more. Join us for a free 40 minute Info Session and find out which course is best for you. Study day or evening, on campus or online. Register online:
https://sydneydesignschool.com.au/information-sessions/
HSC Enrichment Day
This event will provide students with the opportunity to secure an early offer into one of our Geography or Society & Culture related degrees, whilst helping to prepare them for their HSC exams. For more information please visit:
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/student-life/events/hsc-enrichment-day.html?cid=em:2019hscenrichmentday-group1
Focused HSC Workshops These October Holidays From Senior Teachers and Exam Markers
InspirED (formerly HSC in the Holidays) are running a series of workshops to help year 12 students prepare for HSC exams. These subject-specific sessions are presented by senior teachers and exam markers to give students insight into how to maximise exam marks. Held at UTS, Macquarie, UON and UOW. Register beforehand at:
https://inspired.edu.au/our-program/hsc-september-workshops/
teach.MathsNOW Scholarships
Closes 13 September 2019
You could get paid to study to become a mathematics teacher in a NSW public school. The department's teach.MathsNOW scholarship program is available for current university students and industry professionals interested in a career in mathematics teaching. The scholarship will provide you with up to $50,000 equivalent upfront course contribution fee, part time employment while you study and guarantee a permanent teaching job.
https://teach.nsw.edu.au/getpaidtostudy/teachmathsnow
Teach Incentive Scholarships
Closes 18 October 2019
Final year teacher education students, get paid in your last semester of study to become a teacher of a high-demand subject area.
Up to 40 Incentive Scholarships are available to future teachers of mathematics, science (with physics), selected Technological and Applied Studies (TAS) subjects and special education (K-12).
https://teach.nsw.edu.au/getpaidtostudy/incentive-scholarships
SCHOOL FEES
A reminder about school fees for those families who have significant amounts still outstanding. Thank you to everyone that has already paid the school fees.
School fees are important, the school relies on fees and the payment of fees is part of the agreement you signed with the school upon enrolment of your child/ren.
We have been asked by the Catholic Education Office to follow up outstanding school fees. The Catholic Education Office has strict guidelines, so it is suggested that all overdue payments are required now to avoid further action. We ask that you address any outstanding fees as soon as possible. If you pay by Direct Debit or BPay, could you please check that the amount you have set for regular payments will cover the amount that is still owing for this year’s fees.
We appreciate your support with the payment of your fees. If you are experiencing significant financial difficulties, please do not hesitate to make an appointment to see Ms Wilson.
Thank you for your assistance.
Stocking 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.
