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- NEWS FROM THE PDHPE DEPARTMENT
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- YEAR 9 NEWS
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- ANZAC DAY MARCHES AND ASSEMBLY
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- REPRESENTATIVE SPORT
- DATES TO REMEMBER
- CANTEEN NEWS
- SCHOOL COMMUNITY NOTICES
- COMMUNITY NOTICES
Peaceful Community
- Speak up
- Listen to others
- Be an active bystander
And if you see something you think is not right or if you are treated in an inappropriate manner:
- Tell them if you don’t like it
- Ask them to stop, don’t retaliate
- If it persists, Report it
These simple steps and expectations of ourselves and others are the foundation of peaceful relationships and hence a peaceful community.
Right Relationships are learned and we are all learners and teachers in every interaction.
Peace Prayer of Saint Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Photos
Each day at St John’s there are so many wonderful events that we would like to ensure that the wider school community have the opportunity to see some of the photos that we take and share in the celebration of the students involvement in school life. To enable this, we publish many photos in the school newsletter and are increasing the number that we are publishing in locations such as the school web page and social media such as Facebook. We carefully select photos to ensure that they are appropriate and suitable for publication. However I am aware that some parents/carers do not want their child’s photos to be published for a variety of reasons. If you do not want your child’s photo published, please contact the school office in writing using email or letter.
Parents and Friends
Congratulations to the elected Executive members of the St John’s Parents and Friends Association. They represent the wonderful parents who support our school in so many ways. Many of them come along to the P&F meetings and many others engage in offering their time to support our school in events from carnivals, exam support, canteen and so many more.
President: Corey Carter
Vice President: John Barak
Treasurer: Janet Wilson
Secretary: Monica Oke
Parent Liaison and Publicity Officer: Jacinta Davis
Air Conditioners
We have begun the installation at St John's with K Block having 8 air conditioners installed this year along with solar panels to offset them 80%. We are expanding this over the next few months with an additional further 10 air conditioners to be installed. This has been an initiative funded by both the Parents and Friends Association and the school. We have pursued this path so as to be mindful of our the environment for the future whilst trying to improve our learning environment. The student members of the Johnnies Action Group (JAG) have also been very proactive in raising our awareness of the importance of living in harmony with the environment.
Enrolments for 2020 are now open and will be
accepted until 8 April 2019
Please phone the school for a package on 4423 1666,
email: info@sjedow.catholic.edu.au
or speak to Ms Serena Jablonskis, Principals Secretary,
for more information.
Mrs Sandra Hogan
Principal
Student Phones
All students are discouraged from bringing valuable items to school. If students do need to bring mobile phones to school it is mandatory that they not be used at school. Under no circumstance should a student call or message a parent from their mobile during the school day. If students need to contact a parent calls can be made, and parents can send a message to students, through the school office - students get these messages very quickly. Phones must be turned off and kept in the student’s skirt/trouser pocket. At no time should they be left in school bags. Wallets and other valuables should also be kept in the student’s pocket at all times and large sums of money should never be brought to school.
Students should never use their phones to take photos or film other students during school hours or whilst travelling to and from school. This is regardless of whether it is with or without permission of the person photographed. Any student who posts an inappropriate photo or film on line (eg Instagram etc) will receive strong circumstances. This is clearly stated in the Use of Technology agreement all students sign at the beginning of the year. I encourage parents to discuss the dangers of misusing photographs on line.
Winter Uniform
An early reminder for students and parents that winter uniform commences on the first day back next term. Please make sure that uniforms have been organised during the holiday break, as many students may have grown in the last few months. School pants must be the correct St John's item purchased at Lowes. A reminder also that you might like to put blazers in for dry cleaning early, as often dry cleaners find it difficult to meet last minute demands – especially as return to school coincides with ANZAC day and so one of the peak times for dry cleaners.
Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews
Thursday 11 April from 3.30pm -8.00pm
Friday 12 April from 9.00am - 2.30pm
The purpose of assessment is to inform the next step of instruction. Learning is a continual process that is best driven by effective feedback. It is with this in mind that we conduct our Year 7-11 Parent-Student-Teacher interviews at the end of Term 1. This enables parents to meet with their child’s teachers to discuss how their learning is progressing and how they may work together to maximise student learning outcomes. It also gives the student the opportunity to put feedback gained at these interviews into practice. It is very important that students attend these interviews as they should be a part of this conversation about their learning.
I encourage all parents to take this opportunity and come along on either Thursday evening or Friday in week 11 to meet with your child and their teachers. Bookings may be made online now and we recommend that if you are available to come during the day on Friday it is generally less busy than the Thursday evening.
Click here to book your Parent-Student-Teacher interviews via the Parent Portal.
After School Safety
Parents are asked to be aware of the safety of all students if they are collecting students from school at the end of the day.
- Many students are collected by their parents from the netball courts and these students walk across the supervised student crossing.
- Parents should not park opposite the bus bay as this is a very unsafe area to walk through to access the cars.
- There is a short term pick up place in the front carpark. Students have been asked to not to get into a car until it is fully stationary and in the pick up line in the allocated drop off zone in the car park at the front of the school. Parents are asked to drive to the front of the line to wait (briefly ) for students to cross at the pedestrian crossing through the car park. All students must follow the instructions of staff on duty.
- If a student is not ready to get into the car, parents will need to drive on and come back as the smooth flow of this process is vital for the safety of all.
It is illegal to stop to pick up a passenger from the roadside - Parents are asked to discuss safety with Senior students. They are asked to leave the netball car park safely which includes at a slow speed knowing that here are many pedestrians, buses and students of bikes and scooters.
- Parents are asked to discuss safety with students who ride bikes and scooters to school. They should not speed out onto the road as they leave the school and should observe road safety and rules.
- If all follow the correct procedures we will have a safe environment for all to head home at the end of the day.
It would not be inconceivable for Police Highway Patrol to check in on our school as they regularly monitor school traffic safety. Our main focus is that all our students leave school in a safe and respectful manner.
Mrs Leonie Pearce
Assistant Principal
At assembly last week, I explored the importance of our school values of hope, love, justice, spirituality, compassion and hospitality in everything that we say and do. I focused on the positive culture within St John’s and the fact that our peaceful environment is created when we live in a manner that is governed by all of the values and rise to meet the expectations see by the staff and our families. Over the next week, I will also be visiting each and every year group and speaking to them about what those values mean for us as a peaceful school community. PALS teachers will also be working with the students in unpacking each of the values and brainstorming positive ways to act those out in our daily lives. To help your son, daughter or person in your care, feel free to discuss the following simple ways for students to ensure they are meeting the expectations and striving for their personal best:
1. Being on time for lessons,
2. Lining up outside the classroom in a calm manner,
3. Standing and greeting teachers, school support staff or any other adult in the room,
4. Using manners when addressing teachers or your peers
5. Wearing their uniform correctly and with obvious pride and respect
6. Helping others in need, whether academically or socially,
7. Supporting the less fortunate in giving of themselves
8. Focus on learning to the best of their ability
9. Setting goals for themselves and striving to reach them,
10. Having a growth mindset in all that they do,
11. Get involved in extracurricular activities, use your gifts to make SJE a better place, and
12. Acknowledging success in yourself and others
Separate:
Article from Catholic Care Counsellors:
Mindfulness Equals Practicing Focus
Dr Russ Harris is an Australian internationally acclaimed expert in Mindfulness, and he explains that it is not meditation but it is the practice of focusing our attention. Mindfulness can help you and your child to achieve more and be able to cope with life more effectively on a daily basis. But, it requires practice, the Dali Lama explains that no one can focus on only one thing, it is our minds natural state to get distracted. So to be able to focus and not get carried away with the chatter in our minds or around us then we need to practice focusing.
In a practical sense exercising Mindfulness daily on a couple of short occasions should make a significant positive effect for most people within a few days and Mindfulness will begin to reach its full potential in about six weeks. I see positive results in students and adults by practising the technique for 30 seconds three times a day. I suggest setting yourself some kind of reminder to focus on one simple thing for thirty seconds at lunch, then again at recess and then again after school. For example, in my lunch break I might spend thirty seconds looking at a photo of a place I would like to go or going for a walk on the oval; and in that time I will focus on the sights, sounds and other sensations of that experience. It is important to note that when I am doing this other thoughts will 'pop' into my head, like the more important things that I should be doing, however I know its important to practice this technique for it to continue to be effective for me, so I kindly accept the mental distraction. Dr Russ Harris suggests that we could "thank our brain for being normal" and thus with gentle determination, while still making space for the distracting thought, I will return most of my focus to the Mindful thoughts I choose.
You could think of Mindfulness as like watching a wall of twenty TV's playing at once. If we have a remote to control all of these then we might tune into our favourite show and turn the volume down on the other TV's. But if the news were playing on one of those other channels and something extreme was depicted then you would probably get distracted from your favourite show. Then if you try not to think about that news story it would probably begin to play on the other TV's and flood your mind until you had to pay attention to it. This is like Mindfulness because when we are normally focusing on what we choose our amazing brains are thinking of an unlimited number of things in the subconscious background of our minds. We can only overcome this natural state by allowing ourselves to make space for distracting thoughts while still practicing bringing ours self back reasonably quickly with consistent deliberation to the thoughts we choose to spend our time on.
Good luck and if you want more information then you could read Dr Russ Harris's articlehttps://www.actmindfully.com.au/upimages/Dr_Russ_Harris_-_A_Non-technical_Overview_of_ACT.pdf or watch some of his many child friendly, and cartoonised, videos on YouTube.
Mr James Eirth
Pastoral Care Coordinator
Year 7 and Year 9 NAPLAN
During Week 3 and 4 of Term 2 students will be completing their NAPLAN tests online. In preparation for these important tests students will be instructed to download the NAP APP which is the locked down browser used for these tests. In coming weeks students will sit a practice Omnibus Test. Students must ensure they bring a charged computer and their charger, as well as earphones. Students do not need to be computer experts to take the NAPLAN test online. Making sure students have computer skills is part of our school curriculum, and our teachers will ensure your child is familiar with the online format. Students are encouraged to practice using the online tools and the style of questions by accessing the Public Demonstration Site.http://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration-site
OOAAA (Often Outstanding and Awesome Application Award)
How it works: Each fortnight, teachers nominate students from their classes for the award. This nomination appears as a Positive Affirmation on Sentral.
One name in each year group will be randomly selected from the fortnight pool of
nominations. This will be drawn at assembly and the student will receive a canteen voucher.
Cross Country Volunteers
The St John's Cross Country was on Tuesday 26 March at Willandra. A big Thank you to those parents who took the time to assist at the Carnival. It was so good to see everyone enjoying themselves and showing their House spirit.
Working Bee
Our next Working Bee will be held on Saturday 18 May starting at 8:30am. On completion of the working bee there will be a sausage sizzle. Please come along & lend a hand. We would love to see you there.
Next Meeting
The next P&F Meeting will be held on Wednesday 22 May at 5:30pm in ‘E’ Block. Following the meeting there will be a special Choicez Parent Presentation commencing at 6:30pm. All welcome.
Year 10 Immunisation
Parent Helpers Required: If you are able to help out from 8.30am -2.30pm (lunch is provided) on Tuesday 7 May for the Year 10 Immunisation Day this would be greatly appreciated. Please call the school office on 4423 1666 to advise.
Parent Volunteers
Looking for ways to volunteer in the school??
Our parents are always made welcome at school events and are encouraged to play an active role within the school. If you are able to volunteer, please fill out the Parent Involvement and Canteen Volunteer form attached below and email to info@sjedow.catholic.edu.au or return it to the school office.
Click here to view the Parent Involvement form.
Click here view the Canteen Volunteer form.
Shoalbus School Route Number & Name Changes
Some School route numbers and names will updated from Monday 1 April 2019
The new numbers will ensure that school buses are easily identifiable. All new school bus numbers will start with a capital ‘S’ and be followed by a new 3 digit bus number, e.g. S100.
You can access further information in the following ways:
- Ask for the Schedule of School Route Service Changes from the school office.
- View the Schedule of School Route Service Changes on the Shoalbus website at shoalbus.com.au
- Contact Shoalbus on (02) 4423 2122
- Contact Transport for NSW via transportnsw.info
NEWS FROM THE SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Diocesan Swimming Carnival
Congratulations to William Maher (Year 11) and Robbie Whitton (Year 8) who competed in the Diocesan Swimming Carnival in Corrimal.
Will and Robbie competed in the AWD Multiclass races. Will came second in his freestyle heat. Well done boys!
MCJ Highlights
Other laboratory skills learnt were decanting. Further investigations will lead students to learn about the water cycle and the importance of water.
TM - Food Preparation - Knife Skills
Food preparation skills are essential life skills. For Technology Mandatory Food students are developing their knife skills as well as preparing, cooking and eating healthy foods, supported by class work in PDHPE, Healthy Lifestyles.
Mrs Ruth Fox
Special Education Coordinator
NEWS FROM THE PDHPE DEPARTMENT
Swimming Carnival
On Monday 4 February we had the school swimming carnival which was a day full of lots of loud cheering, fast swimming and close finishes. All the students showed great involvement throughout the day with a massive amount of house points being awarded. Well done to all the students that participated on the day both in and out of the pool - the day would not have been such a great success without the enthusiastic involvement of staff, students and parent helpers. A big congratulations to McCabe for winning the overall house point tally with Chisholm in a close second place.
Congratulations Bailey Hazlewood and Jayden Madge who should be recognised for their achievements as they both broke records in their age groups. Alongside this many students progressed to the Diocesan carnival, we congratulate them and all the best to those students that continue to represent our school.
Sophie Phillips and India Patmore
Year 12
Congratulations to the Age Champions on the day:
Male |
Female |
|
12 Years |
Isaac Sleath |
Annabelle Fitch |
13 Years |
Jayden Madge |
Talika Irvine |
14 Years |
Jack Norton |
Halle McKnight |
15 Years |
Alexander Priest |
Kirra Dale |
16 Years |
Bailey Hazlewood |
Freya Robinson-Mills |
17 Years |
Zane Mahony-Tebbutt |
Jessica Kelly |
18 Years |
Kieren Harrison |
Tara Bellwood |
Mrs Rachel Frew
PDHPE Coordinator
Photography
Congratulations to Sophie Le of Year 8 and Charlotte Graham of Year 10 in becoming semifinalist in this years Moran Prize for Photography student competition.
Ms Tammie Castles
Photography/Arts Teacher
This edition of our newsletter I am going to let some Year 9 students update the school community on the amazingly successful experience we shared during the Year 9 camp.
Mrs Maggie Frawley
Year 9 Coordinator
Year nine camp, what can we say?
It was amazing the first day with all the things to do and all the people that we met and all the new friends I made.
One of the best things about camp was seeing a different side to the teachers, our friends and all the new people we got to know and be with.
There was a lot of things that I liked about it! Mainly how I got to hang with my friends during the activities, meeting new people and making new friends as well.
My favourite activity was canoeing. My favourite bit about Canoeing was when we tried to fit everyone on the Canoe and break the other group's record, which was 14, but we only managed to fit 8 people before it sank or flipped.
Serving other people their food was also fun as I made jokes with the others as we served the students their food. I destroyed the chocolate cakes a lot.
They were an amazing couple of days and they were a lot of fun it was different but an amazing experience and I don’t think that we're going to forget this in a hurry.
Millie Thulin and Izabella Wilke
The Year 9 camp of 2019 was an extremely enjoyable experience it was a good mix of challenging activities and group-bonding/team-building activities. For example I had never abseiled in my life but with some help and thorough explanation from the Year 10 bushcraft students. And then there were activities like ‘Trust Me’ which stirred up a lot of excitement and gossip. But it also helped us learn more about ourselves as young adults and as a team of Year 9 students.
The food was delicious whether it was Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner it was still delicious nevertheless. The dance at the camp was an interesting activity and definitely showed off some people's dancing prowess particularly Mr Chard.
The mass was also a very spiritually enlightening time and was very calming. It also linked us with our faith on camp. All and all the Year 9 camp of 2019 was a wonderful experience for all (even though my tent split down the middle after an hour of it being put up). But as I was saying before I thought that the camp was great and so did most of our year group. I have had so many great memories from camp.
Massimo Copeta
Year 9 camp was one of the best camps we have ever been on. Not only did we enjoy hanging out with our friends 24/7 but also creating new bonds and trying new experiences. Some of the highlights of this camp were: the activities with the Year 10s, Mr Mckinnon’s camp song which featured some interesting facts, building stronger relationships with friends and teachers, stepping out of our comfort zones with new skills such as abseiling, playing sport with everyone during the brakes, the Ash Wednesday liturgy and the camp dance. Mr Gould’s song got stuck in everyone's head but it was so much fun to be a part of.
And remembering to always zip up your tent properly so as not to have any unwanted guests visit in the middle of the night. After 3 days and 2 nights we were all worn out and tired and the bus ride home provided time for people to catch up on sleep if they needed it.
Coming back from this camp we both feel as though we are more of a community as a year group and have created memories we will never forget. This camp would not have been as amazing without all the teachers and Year 10 students that worked so hard to make this camp so much fun. We are looking forward to our Year 12 retreat and can’t wait to see what the future holds for our year group!
Rommey Hazell and Milla Watts
We thoroughly enjoyed the camp for many reasons, one for which we got to experience things we wouldn't usually encounter on a day to day basis such as swimming, canoeing, bush walking, abseiling, building a raft and trust exercises. During team building exercises got to know each other better and form new friendships. The days were hot and sunny which made the wet activities a highlight of the day and not to mention the food for every meal was AMAZING.
The most amazing part of the camp though was definitely Mr Gould's singing and Mr McKinnon's song at the talent show.
Darci Edwards and Allyx Cornelius
Camp was fun, exciting and challenging. I really liked doing abseiling and canoeing, they were the fun activities. The dance contest was amazing and funny, and I really got to pull out my moves!
I enjoyed Mr McKinnon's song, it was really funny. Cheers for a great camp, to all the teachers who helped and the Year 10 Bushcraft students.
Jack Weber
We all arrived at school with great enthusiasm and very heavy bags to start our adventure in the bush. The rough bus trip was the exciting beginning to the next 3 days, and we arrived at Coolendel with the sunshine and a lot of happy faces. The activities ranged from canoeing down the river, bushwalking up a mountain, abseiling down a cliff face and a trusting activity.
We also had to build rafts and get it over the river and back without it falling apart, which proved easier to say than to do, with my group not only struggling to get across but to stay afloat! We also had the wonderful Mel and Jarrah to host our talent show which showcased the grades of many talents. Then as we packed up our tents we realized that the camp was coming to an end, we reminisced on our good times and the encounters with some goannas. Now as we return to our classes, our memories of our Year 9 camp will stay with us for a lifetime.
Maddy Speer
We went out to Coolendel, the bus ride was a little rough but loads of fun. We started our activities and first up was the bush walk, which was very challenging but worth it when you got to the top. Next, we faced a near death experience in abseiling which was great fun and we really challenged ourselves.
That night we joined together as a year group and celebrated Ash Wednesday with a liturgy. After that, we had a great time dancing and learning Mr. Gould’s song which we still remember (‘We’re all going up to sunshine mountain,faces all are glowing). After our “great sleep”, the next day we had water activities swimming, rafting, and canoeing which we really enjoyed and learnt how to work as a team.
Later that night we had Mel and Jarrah host our talent show which we all laughed and had a great time, and sung our Year 9 camp song. Sadly it had come to the last day of camp when we finished off with trust me and that I should keep a secret.
Brydie Maddinson, Riley and Chloe
Positives
A great positive start to 2019 by Year 10. This has been reflected in the number of positives being recorded for the year group across a range of areas. Just as way of a reminder how the merit system operates, please see the details below:
3 RED STAMPS IN DIARY = 1 MERIT
BRONZE - 10 MERITS IN ANY AREA
SILVER - 20 MERITS IN ANY AREA + INVOLVEMENT IN CO-CURRICULAR OR EXTRA-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
GOLD - 30 MERIT POINTS IN MORE THAN ONE AREA + SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY SERVICE (examples: working bee, open nights assistance, member of Vinnies, JAG, Social Justice action group, nursing home visits etc.
I encourage students to continue to record all extra and co- curricular activities in their Passports. If any student has not collected their passport as yet, please see Mr Vaughan as soon as possible.
Managing Online Issues
Another reminder regarding the process for managing any form of bullying online on any device, please follow the following steps:
- Screenshot / Save any offensive text or material that you may receive, including details of the sender when possible. Do not retaliate in any way or respond. Ignoring these types of messages is the best defence.
- Block this person.
- Report the person and material received to parents/guardians at home. Then inform PALS teacher, Year Coordinator or trusted adult at school.
Live Learn Drive
Live Learn Drive is an interactive three-year road safety program for students from Year 10 to 12 addressing the road safety issues they will encounter on their road to independence. This program will begin. With Year 10’s first session was Friday 29 March at school during periods 1-3. This session will look at the transition into adulthood, independent travel, addressing a change in mindset towards road safety. The course is delivered by an NRMA expert facilitator using interactive keypad software allowing students to participate throughout the workshop.
Parent Teacher Interviews
A reminder that the parent teacher interviews ae being held in Week 11, Thursday 11 April from 3.30pm – 8.00pm and throughout the day on Friday 12 April from 9.00am – 2.30pm. This is an important check in time for monitoring you child’s progress. Bookings for teacher interviews can be made as usual via the Parent Portal link on the school website.
Year 10 Reflection Day
Year 10 Reflection Day was held on 20 March which the students had a great day engaging in a number of activities.
Simon Vaughan
Year 10 Coordinator
ANZAC DAY MARCHES AND ASSEMBLY
It is an ongoing tradition for St John’s students to represent the school by marching on ANZAC Day at various locations across the Shoalhaven. Students gather behind the School banner with a supervising staff member, participate in the march, attend the service and lay a wreath.
We are very keen for as many students as possible to march as it is a fantastic opportunity for them to represent St John's in their local community.
The marches take place at various times at Berry, Bomaderry, Callala, Culburra Beach, Greenwell Point, Huskisson, Kangaroo Valley, Milton, Nowra, Shoalhaven Heads and Sussex Inlet. Please see the table below for the specific assembly times and places.
Permission notes are available in the student foyer or can be printed off from the school website.
Every year St John's commemorates ANZAC Day at a special ANZAC Assembly. This year the ANZAC Assembly will be held on Thursday 2 May at 8:40am. All members of the school community are very welcome to attend the assembly and the morning tea that follows. We are especially pleased to welcome parents who are serving members of the Australian Defence Force. It adds a special dimension to the assembly to see members of our own St John’s community in their ADF uniforms.
Please RSVP the school office by email: info@sjedow.catholic.edu.au or phone 4423 1666 (for seating and catering purposes) if you would like to attend.
Mrs Wendy Gaudie
Defence School Mentor
Year 10 Work Experience
Year 10 work experience will take place in Week 9 Term 4, 9 Dec - 13 Dec. Forms will be handed out in Week 9 Term 1 and are also available through the Year 10 Careers Google Classroom.
Defence Work Experience
Defence work experience opportunities are available for suitable Year 10, 11 and 12 students. Some of the opportunities are during the school holidays and online application is necessary. http://www.defence.gov.au/WorkExperience/
Defence Gap Year
Year 12 students interested in the Gap Year program use the link for more information and to apply. https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/students-and-education/gap-year
Snow Career Opportunity
EA Ski and Snowboard instructor internship positions for 2020 are now open for applications at all locations in Europe, the USA, New Zealand, Canada and Japan. These instructor internships provide full training, accommodation, exams, lift passes and a guaranteed job offer at the end.
Program Requirements:
- Intermediate to advanced skiing or snowboarding ability
- Genuine interest in snow sports
- Positive attitude and good work ethic
- Ability to work as part of a team
- As of 18 years of age by November 2019
For further information and to apply: https://easkiandsnowboard.com/careers-instructor-jobs-brochure
ANU Guest Speaker
A guest speaker attended the school on Wednesday 20 March to speak with interested students about the new ANU (Australian National University) application process, scholarships and answer questions about the university.
Position Vacant - Apprentice Chef
Husky Bakery & Café has an opening for a new team member. We are looking for an Apprentice Chef or a person that wants to cook in the kitchen at Huskisson. Cooking for breakfast and lunch service. Full Time employment 6am to 2.30pm 5 days a week. Weekends are Friday & Saturday or Sunday & Monday.
If you are interested in this career please contact Justine on 0427437558 or email resume to huskybakery@bigpond.com
Mrs Carla Hill
Careers Advisor
Under 15’s Boys Touch Football
What a great effort from a team of boys who were all in Year 8 and who had to take on teams from every other competing school which were comprised of Year 9 boys. The boys had one glorious win from each of their matches and came very close to winning on several occasions. The Diocesan selector also had his eye on some of the boys in this team to potentially become a representative team member at the next level of competition. However given the numbers of Year 9 boys playing on the day, our boys were edged out of selection for this year, however they should maintain the enthusiasm for possible selection in 2020. Every player in this team made an outstanding effort throughout what turned out to be a very hot day. Special mention goes to Adam Staunton and Jarrah Treweek who had exceptional days on the field and worked in support with a very accomplished group of players around them. Congratulations boys on your effort and commitment throughout the day.
Mr Simon Vaughan
Open Boys Touch Football
With Mr Eirth being at Year 9 camp, his well trained team were even more determined to do him proud. Starting the day with four wins in a row, the boys were displaying the team work, skills and speed that all touch teams desire. With our centre players having the ability to read play and attack the wings, we saw many successful tries. The amazing speed of Lachlan Kaszonyi has our defense in safe hands. We faced very skilled teams that required us to step up a level. With Rocky’s step, Caleb’s Passing skills and the entire team’s on field communication we were able to come away with a draw, a few losses and majority of wins. The boys definitely did Mr Eirth proud. Congratulations to Alex Cornell and Rocky Lavalle for their selection in the Wollongong Diocese team as well as to Marcus Hargreaves for his selection as a shadow player.
Mrs Hayley Prayetno
Diocesan Swimming Report 2019
Leaden skies greeted the early morning risers. The St John’s swimming team were arriving and filing resolutely onto the bus.
There was electricity in the air as our medley relay teams assembled for the first event. The Intermediate Girls finished second in their heat and the day was underway.
There were many wholehearted efforts but a few of the highlights included:
Bailey Hazlewood - new Diocesan records in the 50 and 100m backstroke; and a close second in the 200m IM and was awarded Runner-up in his age group.
Talika Irvine - Under 12 Age Champion with first placings in the breastroke and IM events as well as numerous 2nd and 3rds in a schedule that included 12 events!
Kirra Dale won a memorable 100m breastroke race; She was awarded runner up Age Champion.
Jayden Madge won his 50m backstroke event and placed in his other events, he was runner-up in his Age Group.
The All age Boys relay team employed some useful tactics and finished a close second in their event.
The students who will now progress to CCC are Kirra Dale, Bailey Hazlewood, Talika Irvine, Jayden Madge and Freya Robinson-Mills.
The overall team result saw St John’s girls finished in 3rd place and the boys in 5th place.
Many thanks to Miss Davis for organising the team and to the teachers, Mr Hall and Ms Roper, and parents who supported on the day.
Ms Kate Davis
Representative Sport Coordinator
Upcoming Events for Representative Sport
For any NSWCCC Closing dates visit https://www.csss.nsw.edu.au/nswccc-home.aspx to register.
Term 1
Week Ten:
3 April: Diving - NSWCCC Closing Date
5 April: NSWCCC Swimming
Week Eleven:
10 April: Diocesan Football (Soccer) permission notes and payments due to the office
11 April: Diocesan Cross Country permission notes and payments due to the office
Term 2
Week One:
29 April : AFL Girls - NSWCCC Closing Date
30 April: AFL Boys Girls - NSWCCC South Closing Date
2 May : NETBALL - NSWCCC Closing Date
2 May: BOYS Football (SOCCER)- Wollongong Diocesan Gala Day
3 May: GIRLS Football (SOCCER)- Wollongong Diocesan Gala Day
3 May: RUGBY - NSWCCC Closing Date
Week Two:
6 May: CROSS COUNTRY - Wollongong Diocesan Carnival
Term 1
Year 8 Reflection Day - Wednesday 3 April
Year 7 2020 Enrolment Applications close - Monday 8 April
Parent Teacher Interviews Years 7-11 (3.30pm-8pm) - Thursday 11 April
Parent Teacher Interviews Years 7-11 (9am-2.30pm) - Friday 12 April
Pupil Free Day - Friday 12 April (Last Day of Term 2)
Term 2
Whole school Returns - Monday 29 April
Anzac Day Assembly - Thursday 2 May
Year 10 Immunisation - Tuesday 7 May
Working Bee - Saturday 18 May
Staff Development Day (Pupil Free Day) - Monday 20 May
Athletics Carnival - Friday 31 May
The New NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy
Food and Drink Benchmark
Term 1 2019 there will be a few changes to the canteen menu, to comply with the new NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy, which replaces the old Traffic Light criteria of food and drinks that can be sold in school canteens. This means three quarters of the menu is everyday food from the five food groups and one quarter of the menu is occasional foods with a 3.5 or higher food star rating. Some food items high in sugar, salt and/or saturated fats that do not reach a 3.5 food star rating will be removed from the menu, eg. iced tea, Ovaltinis, cough lollies, JJ's Jumpies and some ice creams, so not too many changes. The canteen staff are working hard sourcing new and nutritious snacks and ice creams to add to the menu, eg. dip & nibbles packs, cheese dip & biscuits, fruit pikelets & scones, house made pasta dishes & salads, frozen juice cups and coconut juice ice blocks. There will be lots of new items to choose from. If you have any questions, ideas or a few hours spare to volunteer in the canteen, please contact the Canteen Manager on 4423 1359.
The school offers the convenience of online lunch orders for all students. If you wish to order online please click on the school lunch online image on the website to register.
Close off for orders is 8.30am daily, a 25c transaction fee applies. If there are any discrepancies with your order, please contact 1300 787 939.
Volunteers
There is always need for volunteers to help. At least two volunteers are needed every day to man the canteen. If you can assist in the canteen please complete the form below and return it to the school office.
When volunteering on the day please sign in at the School Office on the computerised system before you commence your shift. Please wear enclosed shoes, long hair tied back, no excessive jewellery (i.e. rings, bracelets). Thank you.
Click here to view the Canteen Menu
Milton Parish
Milton parish is committed to developing some dynamic, youth-focused masses.
The National Evangelisation Team (NET) will visit our parish and provide the music for this liturgy.This will be a very special event for our young people and we encourage you to come along.
Please join us for light refreshments after Mass.
TERARA COUNTRY MUSIC
5 - 7 April 2019
146 Millbank Rd, Terara
Music event, with various artists performing over several days,
all proceeds go to local charities.
Price - Day Pass = $15 ea,
3 Day Weekend Pass = $40 ea
Campout Pass for camping = $75 p/p
Gates open from 12noon on 30 March 2019, different activities going on each day, leading up to the main weekend.
Enquiries - Owen - 0402 475 987
Check us out on Facebook - Terara Country Music Campout