I wish to announce Mrs Jennifer Bell will be leaving St Joseph’s at the end of term and taking up a position of Director of Studies at Edmund Rice College, Wollongong.

Mrs Bell has been at St Joseph’s for the last 12 years in both the positions of Curriculum Coordinator and Assistant Principal. We sincerely thank her for all her service to the community, the positive relationships with staff, students and parents and her contributions to personal growth and learning of students.

I personally have valued Mrs Bell’s support and the advice she has given to me as Principal and I sincerely wish her well for the future and the next phase of her professional journey.

School Organisation
Mrs Bell’s position will be advertised and filled during Term 3. I am on Long Service Leave from Week 10 Term 2 until Week 4, Term 3. During this time Mrs Bell will be the Acting Principal during the last week of Term 2 and Mr Brett Moran will be Acting Assistant Principal for the duration of my leave.

Mr Michael Shanahan will be picking up the Curriculum role as well as continuing with his current leadership role.

During Term 3, Mr Ray Wooby will be Acting Principal for the first 3 weeks. Mr Wooby is an experienced Principal from the Sydney Diocese who has been working with the school around student improvement in learning in Term 2 and will be continuing this work until the end of Term3.

Stage 4 and 5 Reports

Now that the assessment weeks for students in Years 7-10 have finished we are now well into the process of compiling Semester 1 Reports for students in Years 7-10. These will be finalised and distributed via Compass by the end of the term.

Parent Teacher Interviews

Parent teacher interviews will take place on Wednesday 26th July (Term 3, Week 2) Bookings can be made via compass and will open on Wednesday 28th June.

This is a great opportunity to chat with teachers to reflect on Semester 1 performance and identify areas to focus on to improve across Semester 2.

Year 11 2024 Subject Selection

This week Year 10 students have been meeting with their allocated teacher mentors to finalise their initial thoughts around subject selection. Next week we anticipate sharing the online process with students so they can make their initial choices. Once these are in we will use this data to finalise the lines that will be running for Year 11 in 2024. Generally we have been impressed by the mature and thoughtful manner with which Year 10 have approached this process and thank parents for their support throughout the process.

Minimum Standards Tests

NESA requires students to complete minimum standards tests for writing, numeracy and reading in order to qualify for the HSC. We will be running the next round of tests for students in Years 10 and 11 in week 10 of this term. Students needing to do the tests will be notified by email which tests they need to do and what days the tests will run. Students needing to do the tests are strongly encouraged to be at school on these days as we can only offer these opportunities a limited number of times each year.

Cadbury Chocolate Fundraising for the School Musical

School Musical - TICKETS are on SALE NOW

Buy Tickets Here

Students in the School Musical will be selling chocolates in the coming weeks to raise funds to assist in the presentation of our school musical "The Wizard of Oz" Youth Edition.

The cast and crew (and teachers) have been rehearsing every Monday and Wednesday after school along with some Sunday rehearsals leading to the show at Roo Theatre in Shellharbour Village from 28th June - 1st July. Tickets will go on sale June 2 at 7pm.
If any parents/carers who have a business that may be able to help sell a few chocolate boxes, please get in touch with Mrs Elise Burns and she will organise these for you.

burnse01@dow.catholic.edu.au

Mrs Elise Burns

Year 8 Bridge Building

The latest project for Year 8's Technology Mandatory class is bridge building. This project allows students to explore the basic principles of bridge building, all of which are critical to a bridge's purpose including the shape, structure, weight, and materials. Students will be putting their bridges to the test in the coming weeks. We look forward to sharing their results!

Year 12 Hospitality

This week our year 12 hospitality class created a range of soups or winter warmers to serve to our students and staff to raise money for the Vinnies appeal. The class made a range of soups: potato & leek, thai flavoured pumpkin, leek, lemon, lentil and silverbeet soup, tomato, fennel and basil, served with buttered french sticks.

It has been a tough couple of weeks for juniors, with preparation and completion of the Semester 1 exams - Well done everyone! Also Year 11 Biology enjoyed an excursion to the rainforest looking at ecosystems. It was great to put the theory into practice.

We are delighted to highlight the talent of our budding artists in Year 7 and 8 Visual Arts who have recently completed our first Unit in portrait painting. With a fusion of colour, form, and emotion, these talented individuals have transformed blank canvases into masterpieces, many capturing the essence and unique personalities of their subjects. 

Their dedication and commitment to honing their craft has been evident in each stroke, as they breathed life into their paintings. Their ability to evoke emotions through their art has been truly awe-inspiring. We applaud these gifted students for their remarkable achievements and look forward to witnessing their continued artistic journey, as they respond to the world through their artmaking. Selected students will be awarded certificates at the end of the term.

SCHOOL MUSICAL:  The Wizard of Oz

We are thrilled with the talent and dedication demonstrated by our students in their preparation for the upcoming performance of the beloved classic, The Wizard of Oz. With months of rigorous rehearsals, the cast and crew are bringing the magical Land of Oz to life on the Roo Theatre, Shellharbour stage in Week 10. From the vocals to the choreography, every aspect of the production will be a testament to their hard work and passion. The students' commitment to their roles, both on and off stage, is truly commendable, and we look forward to their exceptional performances. 

We extend our appreciation to the talented students, dedicated teachers, and supportive families who are making this theatrical journey an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

Year 9 Visual Arts

Students have just finished their Unit 1 works encompassing designed, painted imagery for Skateboard decks.  These were inspired by the work of MULGA the Artist, a Sutherland Shire designer and artist whose work generally reflects quirky and unusual versions of people or Australian animals and has a strong appeal in street, skate and surf artforms.

Last Friday, students attended an excursion to the Historic Aircraft Restoration Society’s Museum for the purpose of observation, drawing and photography of the mechanical and aerodynnamic forms.

Students are now taking their imagery into a design phase in preparation for the development of Lino Printing work into next term. We are looking forward to seeing their exciting compositions and printed works as they are resolved. 

Year 12 Drama

Year 12 Drama recently attended an excursion to the disused Wynard Tunnels where as a part of Vivid Sydney. A wonderful Multidisciplinary immersive light experience was witnessed by the students. 

The Wynyard Tunnels Vivid experience electrified our attendees with stunning light installations transporting them into a mesmerizing world of vibrant colors and captivating narratives.

7-9 Boys AFL

Coach: Ryan Maguire

Assistant Coaches: Summer Moylan & Tasha Moylan

On Wednesday June 7th the Junior AFL boys were at Figtree Oval competing for the AFL Junior High School Cup. The boys took on Dapto High in the first game and played a great game surprising themselves with their AFL skills and kicking goals frequently throughout the game and getting a comfortable win. St Joseph's then took on a strong Edmund Rice team in the final. The result didn't go our way in the final however the boys put in a great effort on the day with many of the boys playing their first game of AFL. 

Standouts on the day were: Travis McGeorge, Sam Shepherd, Phoenix Hiscocks, Pacey Moylan, Nash Burling and Jacob Pollard. 

Well done boys on the second place finish! 

7-9 Girls AFL

Coach: Stephanie Power

Assistant Coaches: Summer Moylan & Tasha Moylan

In a thrilling showcase of skill and determination, the AFL Junior Girls Gala Day unfolded at Figtree Ovals. The event brought together young athletes from various schools and clubs, all eager to showcase their passion for Australian Rules football. Our team displayed incredible talent, commitment, and teamwork throughout the tournament, eventually securing a 3rd place finish. The tournament began with a fiercely contested match against Kiama High School and then in our second game we faced St Mary’s. In both games our girls showed fierce determination and their hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship were evident in every match they played. This experience will undoubtedly serve as a valuable learning opportunity, motivating them to continue improving at training as we prepare for our gala day in term 4.

Standouts on the day: Cate Mansbridge (MVP), Emily Hollingsworth, Shakira Buys, Angel Barbaro, Claire-Rose James and Charlie Mayer

Well done girls!

Diocesan Cross Country

On Tuesday 13th June, we had 3 senior students compete as part of the Wollongong Diocesan Team at the NSWCCC Cross Country Championships. This competition was a great success for all three of our students with Bailey Miller placing 15th in the 18 year boys as well as Lachlan Haining 6th in the same age group and Grace Pomery placing 2nd in the 18 year girls. Lachlan and Grace will now compete as part of the NSWCCC on the 21st July to fight for a place in the NSW All Schools team. We wish them all the best on this journey. 

Elite/Aspiring Athlete Excursion

The Bai Med Excursion for the Elite/Aspiring Athletes Program proved to be an invaluable experience for our students, offering a unique combination of fitness testing, a fitness circuit, and a psychology education session with Condor Performance. Held at the Bai Med Performance Centre in Figtree, the excursion provided the athletes with an opportunity to reflect and improve on their physical and mental performance in their respective sports.

The day commenced with comprehensive fitness testing conducted by the experienced team from Bai Med. The athletes underwent a series of tests designed to assess their physical capabilities and identify areas for improvement. These tests included measurements of speed, agility, strength, endurance, and flexibility. It was great to see so much improvement from these students since Term 1 testing.

Following the fitness testing, the athletes embarked on a challenging fitness circuit designed to improve their overall strength, endurance, and agility. The circuit consisted of a series of stations, each focusing on different aspects of physical fitness. The athletes rotated through the stations, engaging in exercises such as resistance training, plyometrics, speed drills, and core strengthening.

In addition to the physical aspects of performance, the excursion included a psychology education session facilitated by Condor Performance, renowned experts in sport psychology. The session aimed to equip the athletes with valuable mental skills and strategies to optimise their performance and well-being.

The session covered various topics including goal setting, mental toughness, focus and concentration, managing pressure, and visualisation techniques. Through interactive discussions, practical exercises, and real-life examples, the athletes gained a deeper understanding of the psychological aspects of athletic performance and how they can harness mental strength to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

The athletes demonstrated exceptional commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn throughout the excursion. Their dedication to pushing their limits and embracing new challenges was truly inspiring. The knowledge gained from the fitness testing and the psychology education session will undoubtedly benefit the athletes in their ongoing athletic pursuits.

Upcoming Events:

Sprint Technique and Speed Workshop

All students are invited to attend the speed and sprint workshop with Miss Power. 

This workshop is aimed to improve sprinting skills & technique for the upcoming diocesan Athletics carnival as well as apply these skills to other sports such as Soccer, AFL, Rugby League, Basketball etc.

The workshop will take place before school on Tuesday mornings in Weeks 9 & 10.

When: Tuesday Week 9 & 10

Time: 8-8:50 am

Where: Ovals/Gym

Please register your interest by 3pm on Sunday 18th June.

http://​https://forms.gle/bFfefdKBYRP6zfDw7

Diocesan Athletics Carnival

Date: Term 3, Week 2, Friday 28th July

Congratulations to the 80 students who have been selected to represent our school at the Diocesan Athletics Carnival. Please make sure you complete the consent and payment on Compass. The attendance of your child at this carnival is imperative in our school achieving valuable points towards the Vince Villa Trophy and gives your child the opportunity to compete in a fun competitive environment against other schools. 

To check if your child has qualified please check Compass.

Primary South Coast Netball Gala Day

In week 9, we have 15 students who are attending the Primary South Coast Gala Day to umpire games. I want to thank these students for giving up their valuable time to assist in running this gala day. Without you the primary school gala day would not be able to go ahead.

Girls Basketball Trials

Next term we'll begin trialling the girls for the upcoming Basketball Gala Day in Term 4. We will be selecting two teams for this event (7-9 Junior and 10-11 Senior). All female students are encouraged to nominate for this team by the end of Term 2.

Nominations close: Friday 30th June

Nominate here: https://forms.gle/t5Jav7L7ZYvJEn36A

World Cup Soccer

In Term 3, we will be hosting a World Cup Soccer Tournament to celebrate the Women's FIFA World Cup here in Australia. This tournament will occur at lunch times and will be a knockout competition. We are also looking for people who can assist in refereeing some games as well.

Team: 5 players per team (mixed gender allowed)

When: Lunch time (a playing schedule will come out)

Only ONE person per team needs to fill in this form to register the team.

Age groups:

Juniors 7-9 

Seniors 10-12

The winners of the junior tournament will play the winner of the senior tournament.

U14s Girls Rugby League 

We are excited to give the Under 14 Girls a chance to participate in the upcoming Illawarra Sam Bremner Girls Tackle Day in Term 2. Students will begin trials next week, coached by the legendary Brian Hetherington. We look forward to seeing these girls develop their skills and prepare for the tournament that will be held locally next term.

Trial 1 - Tuesday 20th June - Period 4 & Lunch 1

Trial 2 - Friday 23rd June - Periods 3 & 4 during CASA

Registrations close: Week 10, Friday 30th June

Registration form: https://forms.gle/svD2mr2jLHR8yMH2A

Sporting Success:

Thomas Frew

Congratulations to Thomas who was part of the Illawarra South Coast Hockey 2nd team and won Division 3 at the Hockey NSW Open Men’s State Championships in Newcastle over the long weekend.

Kiana Rieck

Congratulations to Kiana Rieck who has been selected in the 2023 Illawarra Steelers Oztag team. She will compete in Coffs Harbour later this year at Nationals. We wish you all the best of luck.

If your child has had sporting success outside of school we want to hear about it. 

Please email details to Miss Power (powers01@dow.catholic.edu.au)

St Joseph’s Sports Instagram Page 

For all things sports follow our new social media page.

@SJCHSSPORTS

Year 10 UOW Future Finders Day 7th June

Year 10 students attended this day to open up an awareness of the courses offered by UOW and the pathways provided by UOW College. They also enjoyed the opportunity to explore the university campus and meet with ex-student mentors who provided a valuable insight into life at university. The day provided the students with support i their subject selection for their senior classes.

Year 10 TAPP Lesson 7th June

Year students had the opportunity to explore career clusters and further their decision making for subject selection.

The following are events planned for the coming weeks:

• Apprenticeship Support Morning here at school July 26
• SES Workshop July 25
• Ongoing Year 12 career planning one to one interviews
• Expressions of Interest have been emailed to all Year 10,11 and 12 students for
  coming events including Apprenticeship Support Morningand BlueScope
  Engineering Cadetship talks at school, Medicine and Dentistry Webinar, SES
  Workshop
• Year 11 Future Me Mentoring- Year 11 Future Me - Website and Application Link
  Year 11 Future Me Online Mentoring program. Registration closes on Sunday 25
  June at 11.59pm. This program runs from 7th August – 5th September from 4.00-5.00pm on Mondays or Tuesdays, depending on student preference. All sessions are held via Zoom. UOW mentors will lead students through a series of topics, including exam preparation tips, application/resume building skills and pathways after high school.
• TAPP Lessons for Year 7,8 and 9 coming up July 25
• Med Entry Webinar 25th July 9am- 10 am
• UOW Early Admission applications open on Monday !
  Applications will open June 19 at the UOW Early Admission website and will close
  August 11.
• Starting next week, UOW, in partnership with InspirationEd are offering free HSC
  Support sessions either online (starting next week) or in person (starting 3 July).
  These free sessions will be hosted by UOW, but *presented by experienced HSCmarkers*. More information and registration is at bit.ly/uowhscsupport23

POSITIONS VACANT AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Apprenticeships

• Interested in an Apprenticeship or Traineeship, please register for Gateway
  Services to assist you with your career journey and in finding an
  Apprenticeship or Traineeship, it will only take a few minutes, it’s free and
  confidential

https://sras.jobreadygateway.com.au/apprentice_registration/step_one/new

Apprentice and Traineeship Employment Network Vacancies: New SouthWales – Apprentice Employment Network NSW & ACT (aennswact.com.au)
Australian Training Company vacancies:
https://www.austrg.com.au/job-seekers/job-vacancies/
Electrical Apprenticeships with NECA: https://www.necatraining.com.au/electrical-apprentices/
Seek – Apprenticeships NSW: https://www.seek.com.au/apprenticeships-jobs/in-nsw
Seek – Traineeships NSW: https://www.seek.com.au/traineeships-jobs/in-nsw

Defence Jobs:
https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/jobs?page=1&perPage=21&query=&jobStates=full-time
Illawarra ITEC
www.illawarraitec.edu.au

Pharmacy Assistant
Year 8 students have been invited to submit an application for a local pharmacy offering casual employment- emails have been sent to students.

EVENTS

• Open Day this Saturday 17 June at TAFE NSW Ultimo Campus has expanded to all courses
  Creative.
  This is the perfect opportunity for year 11 or year 12 students who are considering a Creative pathway
  post school to come and learn more about the courses available across the various Media, Arts, Design
  and Entertainment sections; get a tour of facilities and experience visually and aurally the incredible
  works created by our talented graduates. The exciting range of courses offered at Ultimo include:
• Fashion Technology
• FDS (Fashion Design Studio)
• Photography
• Graphic Arts
• Radio and Podcasting
• Journalism
• Social Media
• Music, Sound & Live Production
• Electronic Music
• Film & Television
• 3D Art & Animation
• Visual Effects
• Games Development
  As per below, general information sessions will commence in the MUSE Building – Building C)
• 10:00am followed by faculty tour at 11:00am
• 11:30am followed by faculty tour at 12:30pm
• 1:00pm followed by faculty tour at 2:00pm

If you want to reserve a spot you can also click on the link www.eventbrite.com.au

The Hotel School | Sydney Open Campus
June 17, 2023
Find out more

ACU | Regional and Remote Student Information Session and Panel Webinar
June 20, 2023
Find out more

University of Sydney | Nursing at Sydney
June 21, 2023
Find out more

WSU | Open Day
July 2, 2023
Find out more

Please contact me via email if you have any questions or need support
kennedys01@dow.catholic.edu.au

The Nook is a student-voice, student-led initiative to promote conversation/friendship across year groups in an inclusive environment. Everyone is welcome and all have a place at The Joey's Nook, founded and run by the Youth Ministry Leaders.

The theme for this week was respect. We spoke about what respect means as one of our Josephite values then created heart shaped paper chains where students wrote qualities they valued in people, people they respect or people who have shown them respect.

Mental Mindset of Champions

Studies have revealed a common trait among successful people – champions in their field. Attitude and mindset are critical ingredients to the success of champions.

• Knowing how to change your mindset is a critical factor in achieving the goals you set.
• Having a success mindset helps you focus and refocus more easily.
• A success mindset helps you cope with and manage difficulties in life.

1. Opportunity Radar. Successful people see opportunities where most other people don’t. They recognise that opportunities don't always come gift-wrapped. Often they come wrapped in a problem or an idea everyone else has missed. The skill to see opportunities where others are unable serves you well. Focusing on what you learned and how to improve rather than the problem or mistakes helps you seize opportunities that others may ignore.
2. Goal Laser. Successful people have developed the part of their brain that is like a goal laser. It helps you take aim at what you want out of life without allowing the static of distractions and stressors to interfere. It gives you the patience to delay gratification without getting sidetracked along the way. Studies show people with highly focused goal lasers outperform their less self-directed peers because they intentionally and deliberately take steps to accomplish the important things to them. They can translate goals into actions.
3. Effort Accelerator. Successful people also had a strong effort accelerator. This helps them roll over obstacles and sidestep distractions as they march steadily towards their personal best. Successful people are NOT always pumped up and motivated to do what they have to do, but they do it nonetheless. Specifically, they bring consistency, reliability, and steadiness. Developing your Effort accelerator means you have persistence and can perform well even when tasks are boring.

To learn more, login into the Study Skills Handbook site and click on the green Study Samurai icon at the top.

www.studyskillshandbook.com.au

To access the online library, go to studysamurailibrary.com and login with the below username and password.

School's Username: stjosephsalbionpark

School's Password: marymackillop

Remember too that our school also has access to all of the video lessons in the Study Samurai Library. Just click on the green link at the top of the page when you log in.

Please note, the above username and password is for the use of the parents and students AT OUR SCHOOL ONLY – please do not pass our school’s details onto students or parents from other schools or other individuals or organisations as this is a prosecutable breach of copyright and also will result in frequent password changes for our school.

Please see below information for the EOFY Learner Log Book Run for Sunday, 18 June 2023. 

An opportunity for you and your supervisor to experience a variety of driving conditions including night time driving to increase safe driver behaviour. All learner drivers must have 40 or more log book hours. Bookings are essential click on the link to register. 

https://forms.office.com/r/kBM2Vdzgr8