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Congratulations to the Creative Arts Department for a wonderful Artstober and our visiting artist in residence Karolina Venter. The students had a wonderful fortnight and so creative.
Our Junior SRC training also went well and thank you to Ms Madaschi for her organisation. It was interesting to see our students' view on leadership connecting ethical choices and leadership. Thank you to our parents who attended on the day to give another perspective, your support was much appreciated. Our senior SRC members are also supporting the junior SRC in their projects throughout 2020 and were enthusiastic in their participation.
Year 10 have started their new classes well and their teachers, in most cases, have noted an increase in application. For Year 7 - 9 just a reminder for the information night on Monday at 7pm. The location will be announced on Monday to students depending on the number of RSVP's.
Our leadership team attended a presentation by Brene Brown earlier in the year. I brought the concept of vulnerability up with our junior student leaders. They were unfamiliar with the term, but their perspective made it interesting, especially when we asked whose opinion matters and who do you treat the worst, as often the answer is the same - as they are the ones that love us most. But sometimes our behaviours are about trying to impress 'strangers' or peers, and not always in a positive way. Reflecting on being vulnerable only strengthens our personal code of ethics. Being in any leadership position you have to trust those around you to work as part of the team - you don't have to have all the answers. A team brings strengths to any organisation and for education, it works best when teachers and parents are the team wanting the best for the young people in our care. Being vulnerable leaves you open to hurt but can also bring great joy ..... it is all in making wise choices.
Congratulations to Mr Zac Ellul for winning the Teachers Guild Early Career Teacher last Friday night. Well done! For a full article of the event, please click here.
Ms Amanda Wilson
Principal
UNIFORM UPDATE
Over the first few weeks of this term, students have been reminded about our expectations that all students present neatly in summer uniform as per pages 21-22 of the School Student Diary. We have been pleased to see that the majority of students have been well presented and appreciate the ongoing support of parents and carers.
Our students are very visible in the community and so we expect that all students will present themselves in a manner which displays that they are proud to belong to the St Joseph's school community.
STUDENTY DROP OFF AND PICK UP ZONE IN MACQUARIE STREET
To ensure the safety of all students, parents are reminded that it is a requirement that parents who are dropping off or picking up their sons and daughters from school do so in Macquarie St. This decreases the amount of traffic in the already busy bus zone. Where possible, if parents/carers turn from Tongarra Road into Amaral Avenue and then drive around the block to enter Macquarie Street, this allows access to the "no parking" zone at the front of the school for dropping and/or picking up your students. These "no parking" signs allow parents to stop at the front of the school for up to two minutes.
Your support as we aim to minimise the risk of an accident occurring on Church Street is greatly appreciated.
Mrs Jenny Bell
Assistant Principal
ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS APPEAL
St Joseph’s is again, this year, supporting the St Vincent De Paul Christmas Appeal. Each homeroom has been allocated a family that they are to donate gifts to create a hamper for local families in need.
We will be running this appeal until Friday 6th of December in preparation for the Giving Mass on the 10th of December
Each student is encouraged to bring in an item for a member of their homeroom’s family. Below is a list of suggested gifts that students can donate:
For children and teens:
Plush toys, rattles, clothes, underwear, stationary, building blocks, art and craft supplies, board games, sporting equipment, nappies, nail polish, hair accessories, lip balm, backpacks, dolls, books.
For women:
Toiletries (shower gel, shampoo/conditioner, body lotion, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste, sunscreen, sanitary items), perfume, makeup kits, makeup bags, face towels, towels, handbags, wet wipes.
For men:
Toiletries (razors, shaving cream, shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, sunscreen), shoes, socks, thongs, bags/backpacks.
Food and general items:
Christmas pudding, tinned fruit, bon bons, tea, coffee, dried fruit, fruit mince pies, biscuits, candy canes, jelly, tinned hams, Christmas Cake, Christmas dinnerware, long life milk, pancake mix, confectionery, milo, Christmas napkins, muesli bars, cordial, vegemite, pasta and pasta sauce, blankets, gift vouchers, umbrellas, board games.
Please DO NOT wrap gifts!
Thank you for helping us make this Christmas special.
Gifts can be donated up until Friday, 6th December (Week 8)
SOLE GOALS OF THE WEEK
Arriving/Leaving school
• Wear your uniform correctly
• Move directly to COLA on arrival at school
• Follow the road rules
• Follow direct route to and from school
• Consider impact of behaviour on others
• Complete a Request to Drive to School Permission Form before doing so (Senior students only)
• Follow the Student Responsibility Agreement for Digital Devices
• Respect the school’s own and others’ property
A reminder to all parents from Years 7-9 that we will be holding a Parent Consultation Meeting on Monday evening commencing at 7 pm. The purpose of the evening is to present a proposal for changes regarding HSC Pathway options which would enhance student learning needs. The proposal would assist all students and provide a better work-life balance whilst assisting in reducing anxiety around study when students enter Year 12. We look forward to seeing many parents in attendance on Monday evening.
Minimum standards testing will continue for Year 10 students next Thursday. All students will be completing the Reading test.
Year 10 students are reminded that the week commencing 18 November is assessment week. Students will receive their notifications over the next week and it is recommended that a study schedule is set up to ensure you are prepared for all assessments.
YEAR 11 HOSPITALITY
CSDA REGIONAL DEBATING - YEAR 11
On Tuesday 22 October 2019, four Year 11 students, Mayha Podolski, Dominic Plattner, Ethan Westlake and Zachary Johnson, attended the Catholic Schools Debating Association Regional Competition held at St Mary’s Star of the Sea College. The students participated in three debates on the day, one prepared and two impromptu, focusing on issues relating to ‘Success and failure’, ‘Pill testing at music festivals’ and ‘Foreign ownership and Investment’. Our team finished equal third with Corpus Christi Catholic High School, behind St Mary’s and Edmund Rice College.
This competition gave our students the opportunity to develop their debating skills as well as mix with like-minded students from across the region. Each of our students spoke extremely well and proudly represented our school.
Many of our students have been achieving brilliant sporting success in their chosen field.
In September, Molly Jewiss and her partners competed in the Australian National Clubs competition. Her acrobatic trio achieved first place in their age division. They have been selected onto the National Acrobatic Squad and will be trialling in February for the opportunity to represent their country in the World Acrobatic Championships in Switzerland in 2020.
Tayissa - 2nd 800m and 4th 400m
Tayissa is now off to represent nsw in Perth in December at the Australian All Schools championships.
Congratulations to all our students on these wonderful achievements and we wish you all the best in your next competitions.
Year 12 2020 Interested in Studying at UOW- DISCOVERY DAY 2020
We will be taking all interested students to UOW for Discovery Day 5 February 2020.
Students will be informed Monday week 4 and a permission note will be sent home.
Students can register from November 4 till 22 - they will receive details about this with the note.
UOW Learning Labs January Close Soon
Applications for Learning Labs close on 12 November 2019.
The University of Wollongong has invited 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. If you have students who are doing well in their area of interest (their interests could be coding, sci-fi, sciences, gaming, law…many more to choose from) then this is an amazing opportunity for them. We encourage you to get the message out to students and their families.
Wollongong Campus Dates: 8th – 10th January 2020
Applications close: 12 November 2019
If you are interested in the position below you will need to discuss this with Mrs Kennedy and the Principal before applying.
LOOKING FOR A TRAINEESHIP OR APPRENTICESHIP?
Apprenticeship Careers Australia are holding a “Meet N Eat” speed interviews event on Monday 18 November between 3-5pm at Grill’d Wollongong.
We are the Group Training arm of the NSW Business Chamber.
This event is targeting school leavers looking for traineeships and apprentices in 2020.
I have attached a flyer and was hoping you could communicate this to your careers advisors for information for upcoming school leavers and teachers.
There is no need to book just turn up on the afternoon with CV’s.
Extract from Job Jump Bulletin
CSU ATAR Advice Day
17 December 2019 1–8pm
Albury-Wodonga
Bathurst
Orange
Port Macquarie
Wagga Wagga.
It's the big day, you're getting your results! And we're holding sessions on our campuses so you can talk all things ATAR, courses, scholarships, admission pathways and next steps. You can also tour the campus to check out your new uni! However you do in your exams, we know you are more than just a number – so we'll help you find the right path for you. Come and chat to our friendly experts on campus at Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga.
If you're applying to us through VTAC, we have an advice day at Albury-Wodonga on 12 December, 9am–7pm. https://study.csu.edu.au/life/open-days-events
Notre Dame Sydney Info Day
Thursday 19 December
Sydney Campus - 104 Broadway - 9am - 3pm
Get a taste of University life!
Join us on Thursday 19 December for The University of Notre Dame's Info Day – it's the perfect opportunity to chat with our academics, get an understanding of our course offerings and have your last-minute questions answered.
Whether you've already applied to study at Notre Dame or you're still considering what you'd like to study, all prospective students are welcome to come along and find out more about the opportunities available, including mentoring and leadership programs.
https://www.notredame.edu.au/events-items/sydney-info-day-2019
University of Sydney Information Day
19 December 2019
Camperdown/Darlington Campus, University of Sydney
Learn more about the subject choices on offer, our unparalleled student experience and the many admission pathways into uni. Further details to come here:
https://sydney.edu.au/study/why-choose-sydney/events-for-prospective-students/undergraduate.html
Reminder - UTS Discover Nursing
13 November 2019 5pm
Open to High School Students and parents more than welcome to attend. Get a taste for what you can study in health at UTS at one of our Discover Health sessions. Find out more about our undergraduate courses at an info session, then head on a tour of our world-class facilities. Register here:
https://confirmsubscription.com/h/t/C5C7E0D53A64230D
Australian Catholic University - Know Your Options Info Sessions
17 December 2019 3.30pm to 6.30pm
Strathfield Campus, 25A Barker Road, Strathfield
https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/2019/december/know-your-options-2019-strathfield-campus
18 December 2019 3.30pm to 6.30pm
North Sydney Campus, 33 Berry Street, North Sydney
Come along to Know Your Options, our information sessions where you can talk to experts about your course and career path, learn about alternative entry and admission pathways, explore our campus, and meet staff and students.
https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/2019/december/know-your-options-2019-north-sydney-campus
19 December 2019 10am to 5pm
Canberra Campus, 223 Antill Street, Watson
https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/2019/december/know-your-options-2019-canberra-campus
1300apprentice
See current opportunities here.
An apprenticeship program is generally completed over 4 years. Within the first 3 years, you will complete structured training by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) such as TAFE. Competency-Based Completion can be attained through discussion with your host employer, RTO and your Field Officer.
Find out how 1300apprentice can help.
https://www.1300apprentice.com.au/jobs?type=apprenticeship
Sydney Design School Open Day
Saturday 9 November 2019 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/
Sydney Design School Info Session for Interior Design
20 November 2019 6pm
2/40 Oxley St, St Leonards
Seriously creative? There's still time to enrol for our January intake! Get accredited with Australia's most innovative interior design school. Be mentored by practising Interior Designers and learn the real world skills you'll need for an exciting new career. No exams and no ATAR required. Come to our next Info Session, register online today https://bit.ly/2A3wROg
The Blue Mountains International Hotel Management $20,000 Scholarship
$20,000 scholarship in conjunction with Australian Hotels Association NSW. They’re interested in all potential Hospitality students from regional NSW (terms apply). If you have a stand-out student, nominate them here:
https://www.bluemountains.edu.au/apply/scholarships-available/
College of Event Management Info Session
12 November 2019 7.00pm
Want to be an event manager and don’t know where to start? Join us for our next Online Info Session and have all your event career questions answered. Hear about:
- The local and global event industry
- College of Event Management who/why
- Event course overviews
- How does the Industry Engagement Program work?
- Job readiness / Event Jobs Online
- Tuition fees and payment options
- CoEM graduates. Where are they now?
https://www.collegeofeventmanagement.com.au/info-session/
Australian Institute of Music Open Day
30 November 2019 10am to 3pm
1 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills
See our vibrant campus come to life with free performance workshops, demonstrations, displays, career overview talks and more!
Enjoy live performances, and experience a range of fun interactive activities. Plus take part in our industry feedback panel sessions.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/aim-open-day-2019-sydney-tickets-69373689573?aff=HelloBar
Introduction to Childcare eLearning Course eLearning Tool
Written by Early Childhood Educators, this Introduction to Childcare Online Course gives your students a taste of Children’s Services, with a certificate included, so they can decide whether childcare is right for them. This course is also being used in Children’s Services and centres as a recruitment tool where preference for positions are given to those who complete this course – so it could be the advantage and foot in the door they need!
- Only takes 1-2 hours to complete
- Includes voiceover and sound
- Rendered 3D layout of a real service (including Virtual Tour)
- Interactive panoramas of real indoor and outdoor areas
- A ‘Day In The Life Of An Early Childhood Educator’ with real-life scenarios and tasks
- Short quiz + certificate to show completion
- Large industry knowledge base
https://www.childcareresourcesaustralia.com.au/schools/
Endeavour College of Natural Health – Info Breakfast
7 November 2019 7.45am
815/825 George St, Haymarket
Join us at our Info Breakfast to discover how Endeavour can help you realise a truly rewarding career in natural health. Find out about our pathway entry options - your prior learning or work experience could assist you in meeting our entry requirements or even take time off your degree. Meet with our student enrolment advisors to discuss your study options, which course is right for you, fees and payments, applying and enrolling.
Please find below a link to the article from the Catholic Education Office.
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. Upon enrolment of your child you have given an undertaking to meet payment of school fees as they fall due. School principals have the responsibility of ensuring school fees are collected.
The Catholic Education Office has strict guidelines, so it is suggested that all overdue payments are required now to avoid further action. School’s Financial Rollover is fast approaching. If you are having difficulty in paying your school fees, please contact the office to arrange an appointment with Ms Wilson to discuss this matter. Thank you
UNIFORM SHOP IMPORTANT DATES
The last day the Uniform Shop is open for 2019
| Monday 16 December 2019 | 9am - 2pm special hours |
(students finished school and parent teacher interviews this day)
Back to school 2020 trading hours
| Tuesday 28 January 2020 | 9am - 2pm special hours (no students) |
| Wednesday 29 January 2020 | 11am - 4pm special hours (no students) |
| Thursday 30 January 2020 |
Normal hours 8.30am - 1.30pm (Year 7 students started) |
New Uniform Shop phone number is: 0413 441 892
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.
