Year 10 Food Technology classes made Chicken dumplings last week. They tried folding them in several different ways as well as steaming and cooking them goyzo style. 

Today Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal students attend the Reconciliation Flag Walk at Lake Illawarra. We participated as a community in a walk, symbolising uniting. Each school was presented with a flag, which would be presented to an Elder or Community Representative during the ceremony. We had Jazmin and Miah participate in the flag ceremony. We were able to watch Gamarra Perform and listen to speeches by community members. The ceremony was followed by a sausage sizzle which everyone enjoyed. As a community enjoyed this event, recognising this year's theme ‘Be Brave, Make Change’.

On Friday 20th May, St Joseph's Catholic High School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School participated in the 'Laying of Hands Ceremony' with Uncle Kevin Butler. Uncle Kevin has been painting a mural of the Rainbow Serpent to be displayed on our new shared cultural room 'Mudjungaal Kullilla' (Friends Meeting Place). We as a school community were very excited to share this experience with all our Aboriginal students, parents and staff from both schools. This is a symbol of our strong community that we share, coming together to rejoice in culture. The ceremony was followed by a morning tea where all the students had the opportunity to get to know one another. We look forwards to holding more events together and share our culture in the future.

Sincerely,
The Indigenous Education Team at St Joseph's.

Stage 4/5 Assessment Weeks

This week is assessment week for students in Yrs 7 & 8. Students in Yrs 9 & 10 will have their assessment week next week. We wish students well as they sit  exams in a variety of subjects. 

Yr 11 2023 Subject Selection Information Night

Tonight we will be holding an Information night for Yr 10 students, parents and carers. The night will run from 5pm to 7pm  with each of the Leaders of Learning  on hand running multiple presentations around NESA requirements for subject selection as well as insight into the subjects that are offered in each KLA for students to choose from. Presentations will be held in the gym, C Block and D Block and a Sausage Sizzle will also be available for those who attend.

Yr 10 students will be making their initial subject selections over the next week.

Yr 9 students, parents and carers considering Pathways as an option in Yr 10 2023 are also welcome to attend to gain insight into the potential subjects on offer in 2023.

Ignite Program

This terms sessions for the Ignite Program have been rescheduled until after the completion of Stage ⅘ Assessment Weeks. Students will be advised of new dates/times via email shortly. Students in the program are reminded that they should already have the outline for their Independent Research Project uploaded to the Ignite Classroom page.

Trial HSC Exams

Trial HSC exams are approaching beginning in week 3 Term 3. Yr 12 students should be implementing a regular study/revision program as part of their preparation for these exams.

MRS MINNS IS RUNNING SINGING LESSONS WHERE YOU WILL BE TAUGHT VOCAL TECHNIQUE AND A FUN REPERTOIRE OF SONGS FOR FREE EVERY TUESDAY AT LUNCH TIME.

Payment can be made by eftpos, Bpay and in cash. 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.

If your account is overdue please contact the finance office to discuss a payment plan or If you are experiencing financial difficulties and are unable to make payments, please contact the finance office or email accounts@sjchsdow.catholic.edu.au.