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Welcome back to Term 4. I hope you had a relaxing break. Challenge and Change has been our theme for 2019 . Our Year 10 have had a change of classes to better prepare for 2020. We are currently reviewing our subject offerings and structures for the following years and we will be consulting parents in the near future. Please keep an eye out for the notice of the meeting; this development will affect the current Years 9, 8 and 7.
It was interesting during the holiday period to see the kerfuffle about Ellen Degeneres and her comment on Kindness; being kind to everyone whether we agree with them on their political views or not. It is part of our Christian tradition to be kind. Jesus calls us to be tolerant of others. Unfortunately, some teenagers feel that it is more important to be funny than to be kind, and their ‘funny remarks’ are often hurtful. One of the most important things for any person is a sense of belonging. Belonging to a community, a friendship group and a family is part of our humanity. Belonging is such a different concept to ‘fitting in’. Belonging implies acceptance and kindness, where people are loved despite their failings. Fitting in requires behaviour that fits into the group norm and can be at odds with our ethical compass. Fitting in does not give a feeling of safety but can lead to feelings of worry about being ‘put out of the group’. I want our students to belong to the St Joseph’s community and also in their friendship groups. Towards the end of last term we had a few incidences of intolerance that I am hoping were just due to people being over tired, but victimising others because they have a different idea or value is unacceptable.
Year 12 had a wonderful finish to their thirteen years of formal schooling. The school assembly to farewell the students was a wonderful conclusion and a time for the school to bid the students good luck for their exams and thank them for their contributions to the well-being of others. A vast number of students were acknowledged for their achievements at the Awards Night and I congratulate all students for working to the best of their ability. This is an ‘honest’ way to approach life and will stand you in good stead for the future. Now that the exams have commenced we wish our Year 12 students every success with their studies and preparation, and look forward to celebrating the completion of the HSC with the formal dinner event, along with their parents and carers.
Ms Amanda Wilson
Principal
EDUCATION PERFECT LANGUAGES CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019
During Term 3 some students in year 7 participated in the Education Perfect Language Championships. This required them to answer questions online and had them competing with students all over the world.
A big congratulations to Tiarn Borg who answered oer 4000 questions and was placed in the 5% of the 150 000 students who competed from around the world. This is a massive achievement.
Bailey Brennan and Olivia Wishart are also commended on their outstanding effort in completed over 1500 questions, they were placed in the top 10% of students who competed from around the world.
Hunter Graham, Skye Neilson, Tyler Noone and Paige Walton all received a Credit Award in the competition, being placed in the top 20% of students who competed from around the world.
Congratulations to all students who competed in this competition!!
CAPA
ARTSTOBER is well underway at St Joseph's this term. This initiative to increase the visibility of the Arts in our school involves a range of activities and events. We are having "Guess the Bell" and "Who Am I" competitions, Open Mic sessions on Wednesday lunchtimes for students to perform, and an Open Rehearsal for students to watch the development of a finished Dramatic performance and gain an appreciation into this process. Our very talented Guitar teacher Mr Glenn Whitehall will perform for students in the COLA at lunchtime on Thursday this week.
Another exciting venture will be the arrival of an Artist In Residence for Week 2. Our resident artist is a professional artist who will bring her practice into our art spaces and work with Visual Art students in gaining understanding into artistic practices and materials processes. She will also be working with students to develop a site-specific installation in the school which will be revealed on Friday 25 October. An Arts Walk is being conducted for Diocesan head Creative Arts teachers who are visiting our school on the day. This will allow them an insight into the work of our resident artist and a chance to view displays of work by students in the Creative Arts Block.
Students have been invited to complete a daily drawing challenge booklet to win prizes. These and other events during the first two weeks of term 4 are adding a fun and creative dimension to the start of the term and we hope students will become involved in a spirit of positivity.
On November 1, students from our feeder primary schools in Year 4 will attend a CAPA day experience at St Joseph's. This will provide a fun and educative experience in a range of Arts areas for these students and give them a taste of the way Arts operate in a high school setting. We are very much looking forward to meeting them.
In Week 5 this term (November 15), a group of invited students will attend an Art and Spirituality Workshop Day. This will see students attend a talk in the morning with Sr Veronica Chandler at The Abbey in Jamberoo and afterward, a painting workshop back at school to explore ideas about the land and its place in our spiritual journey.
LIFLINE BOOK FAIR
82,000 books where set up today for the Lifeline Book Fair! Joey's students were a massive help in organising all the books. Well done. Some photos of our helpers are shown below.
The Lifeline Book Fair will happen this:
Friday 9-5pm
Saturday 9-5pm
Sunday 9-4pm.
At Berkeley, Illawarra sports stadium.
The University of Wollongong would like to invite your students to LEARNING LABS, an academic enrichment holiday program. We are targeting students from Year 7 to 10 during 2019, who are passionate, self-motivated and curious learners.
Wollongong Campus Dates: 8th – 10th January 2020
Applications close: 6th November 2019
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Students can be encouraged to apply by their school, classroom teacher, subject specialist teachers from school or out-of-school or by their parents. If a school-based professional is identifying a potential student they will supply them with a Teacher Nomination Letter
- Parents/Guardians/student visit our website and read the full list of workshops available by scrolling to the “January workshops overview” section.
- Parents/Guardians/student (or school if parent/guardian is unable to) fill out the online application form.
- One piece of supporting documentation for first time applicants is required that demonstrates their ability (see 'Supporting Documentation' section on website). Please note that the Teacher Nomination Letters can be used as a supporting document.
Please know that workshops fill very quickly.
We will also have several sponsorship places available for students who identify as Australian Aboriginal/Torres Strait or students experiencing financial difficulty.
For further information about workshops and the application process please visit our website, or contact the Learning Labs team via email at learning-labs@uow.edu.au or phone on (02) 4221 5557.
SPORTS TRAINEESHIP AT ST MARY'S
Here is the new ad for the Sports Trainee position:
https://aflsportsready.com.au/jobs-board/health-physical-education-trainee-10/
PART TIME POSITIONS IN ENGINEERING WHILE YOU STUDY
I am letting you know that the advertisements for this job will go live from 25th October 2019 Friday and will be live till 17th November 2019 Sunday. Advertisements will be live on websites such as iworkfornsw, seek.com.au and other social media pages which will be confirmed after they are live.
If you would like to know more about the program please visit the link below.
Since it is mandatory for all applicants for this training program to apply for Associate Degree in Engineering (Civil/Electrical) please find the course code and link to apply for the same before you apply for this position.
Course code - 7022. (Major Civil for RDIT and TEOIT, Major Electrical for EDIT)
IApply now button is at the bottom of the page:
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/courses/the-college/associate-degreeinengineering.html
Alternatively this is the direct page for applying:
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/courses/the-college/associate-degreeinengineering.html
WOLLONGONG CITY COUNCIL POSITIONS
Wollongong City Council is currently recruiting for next year’s intake of cadets, apprentices and trainees who will join the organisation in early 2020. Cadetships, apprenticeships and traineeships are entry level career opportunities that allow you to work and complete a fully paid qualification at the same time.
Traineeships in Property Services, Civil construction and Land & Engineering Surveying
Horticulture apprenticeships
Cadetships in Planning, Civil Engineering and Recreation Planning
For more information head to:
https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/your-council/jobs-at-council/cadets-apprentices-trainees
SCA BEAUTY ACADEMY
This course is ideal for any students wishing to enter the workforce in the hair industry.
With no formal educational requirements, this qualification provides a defined and limited range of basic skills and knowledge used in hairdressing salons by individuals who provide assistance with client services.
This course is delivered via face to face training, demonstration and practical application. Students will have access to equipment, products and facilities reflecting industry practice. Workplacement may apply and assistance gaining employment in the industry is provided.
The course cost is $4,110.00. Due to this course being offered under Smart and Skilled funding, provided the student is eligible, the subsidy is $3,110.00 which leaves the student contribution as $1,000.00. The Academy is currently working on putting a kit together which will come be at an additional cost.
The duration will be 20 weeks with 2 days attendance each week. The classes will run from 9:30am - 3:30pm.
If you have any further questions about the SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant or any other courses offered here at SCA, please do not hesitate in contacting us.
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Bond Business School Experience Day
Bond Business School invites year 10, 11 and 12 students and their parents to come along to the final Experience Day on Tuesday, 22 October to explore your study options. Ask the important questions, chat to current students and academics, see the latest facilities and experience Bond University for yourself. Register https://bond.edu.au/event/46371/hotel-and-tourism-management-experience-day
Whitehouse Institute of Design 2019 Graduate Exhibition & Fashion Runway
celebrates design thinking, creativity and innovation, showcasing the work of graduating students from across Creative Direction & Styling, Fashion Design and Interior Design disciplines. To be held at the Sydney campus, 2 Short Street, Surry Hills on Tuesday 3 December 2019. FREE School Group matinee 11am for 12:30pm runway show. To register, email enquiry@whitehouse-design.edu.au
Sydney Design School Open Day Saturday 9 November 10am-12pm
Excited about a career in interior design? Come to our biggest day of the year and be inspired to get started in January 2020. Get creative making a moodboard and enter our competition to win a free Interior Decoration Workshop! Explore our studios, meet our Educators and find out everything you need to know about our accredited courses and flexible options! Register today
https://sydneydesignschool.com.au/information-sessions/
Southern Cross University Online Information Sessions
Discover more about study at Southern Cross University no matter where you are! Interested people can join one of two online evening information sessions to learn about Southern Cross’s courses, campuses and 5 star student support. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and will be chatting directly with Southern Cross staff. Register at www.scu.edu.au/discover/
Sydney Actors School 2020 Acting and Musical Theatre Applications Now Open 2020
Acting and Musical Theatre Applications are now open. ACT NOW and don't miss your opportunity to work with Australia's leading acting teachers at our state of the art studios in Waterloo, Sydney. Audition based entry. Visit our website for more information and apply online at www.sydneyactorsschool.edu.au
Love Interior Design? Come to an Info Session at Sydney Design School Wed 23 Oct 2019 6pm
There’s no better place to study than with Australia’s innovators in interior design education. You’ll be taught to world class standards by practising professionals in small, friendly classes. Don’t put off your creative career any longer, come in and explore our studios! Come to our free Info Session, Wednesday 23 October 6pm. Register online today https://bit.ly/2A3wROg RTO Provider #91446
UNSW Women in Engineering Camp - Applications Now Open!
Students can now apply for WIE Camp, running 12-15 January, 2020. WIE Camp is a four-day residential experience at UNSW for female year 11 or 12 students to learn more about engineering and participate in hands-on workshops, industry site visits, career panels, and a networking function with professional engineers. For more info and to apply: unsw.to/wiefs or contact wiec@unsw.edu.au
BiG Day In @ UTS - 18 March 2020
BiG Day In IT Careers Conference for students Yrs 9-12 @ UTS on Wednesday 18 March 2020 – Speakers incl. Microsoft, Animal Logic, Technology One, Defence Force Recruiting, Dept of Human Services, WiseTech Global, Westpac, Adobe & more talking about their careers & the future of technology. Loads of cool exhibitors including Westpac, Microsoft, UTS, WiseTech Global, ACS, Adobe, Dept of Human Services & loads more. Tickets $10 for students http://www.thebigdayin.com.au
Barista and RSA courses
Get in quick for Barista and RSA courses. For registration and more info, visit https://kenvale.jobreadyrto.com.au/apply_to_course/18885_33 Any questions, please contact us at enquiries@kenvale.edu.au / 02 9314 6213 (9am-5pm AEDT).
Applications are Now Open for the Opportunity of a Lifetime
Applications are open for the February 2020 Explorer Cadetship managed by Thoroughbred Industry Careers - a 12-month stud and stable horsemanship program. This program is an exceptional opportunity for young people with a passion for horses who want to turn that passion into a career. To apply go to tbindustrycareers.com.au/explorer-cadetship2/
YEAR 12 PHOTO ORDERS
Please find attached information for ordering Year 12 Graduation event photos.
SCHOOL FEES
Thank you to all the families that make such an effort to ensure that their fees are up to date. School fees are essential for the financial viability of Catholic schools. School principals have the responsibility of ensuring school fees are collected. If you are experiencing financial difficulties and are unable to make payments, please make an appointment to discuss an alternate arrangement with Ms Wilson.
Thank you for your assistance.
YEAR 7 and 11 2020 STUDENT UNIFORM BOOKINGS
Please make your bookings online for Year 7 and 11 students uniform fittings for 2020.
The attached document advises the times available for bookings and the extended trading hours available during the term.
Go to the school website uniform shop page and click on the online appointments or via this link ONLINE UNIFORM BOOKINGS. The uniform store has extended times on Monday night to assist parents of new students.
November and December no walk-in appointments for fittings taken during this time. Students attending school can still purchase items but no fittings without appointment.
New Uniform Shop phone number is: 0413 441 892
Usual Hours: Monday 12pm - 4pm and Thursday 8:30am - 1:30pm
Please click the link below to be directed to the School website for access to current Permission Notes.
BUILD YOUR OWN ROBOT
Click on the following link for further information and booking details.
LEARNING LABS
The University of Wollongong would like to invite your students to LEARNING LABS, an academic enrichment holiday program. We are targeting students from Year 7 to 10 during 2019, who are passionate, self-motivated and curious learners.
Wollongong Campus Dates: 8th – 10th January 2020
Applications close: 6th November 2019
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Students can be encouraged to apply by their school, classroom teacher, subject specialist teachers from school or out-of-school or by their parents. If a school-based professional is identifying a potential student they will supply them with a Teacher Nomination Letter (link to letter below).
- Parents/Guardians/student visit our website and read the full list of workshops available by scrolling to the “January workshops overview” section.
- Parents/Guardians/student (or school if parent/guardian is unable to) fill out the online application form.
- One piece of supporting documentation for first time applicants is required that demonstrates their ability (see 'Supporting Documentation' section on website). Please note that the Teacher Nomination Letters can be used as a supporting document.
- Please know that workshops fill very quickly.
We will also have several sponsorship places available for students who identify as Australian Aboriginal/Torres Strait or students experiencing financial difficulty.
For further information about workshops and the application process please visit our website, or contact the Learning Labs team via email at learning-labs@uow.edu.au or phone on (02) 4221 5557.
GROWING GOOD MEN