2014: MOVE FORWARD (Be Motivated; Seize Opportunities; Value self and others; Be Enthusiastic)

Principal: Mr John Barrington Tel: (02) 4230 8500 Fax: (02) 4256 5793 Student Absences: 4230 8585 Postal Address: PO Box 130, Albion Park NSW 2527 Email: info@sjchsdow.catholic.edu.au Website: www.sjchsdow.catholic.edu.au

Date: 12th November, 2014 Term 4 Week 6B Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends of St Joseph’s Community, Showcase 2014 Success!! Congratulations to all involved in the Annual St Joseph’s Showcase held last Thursday. The whole event was very successful with good support from parents and friends in attendance. The quality of student work, displays, drama performances and musical items was extremely high. Congratulations to all the students involved. A very sincere thank you to the organising committee led by P&F President Mr Michael Townsend. The committee ensured that a well planned night provided diverse activities and generous hospitality and catering for all visitors. A special thank you to the senior students who prepared supper in the Trade Training Centre Café. Thanks must also go to St Joseph’s Staff for their support of the event, especially to staff from the following areas: CAPA (Music, Drama, Visual Arts, Photography) TAS (Design and Technology, Food Technology, Hospitality) Year 8 Religious Literacy—Part B Library Each year the Parents and Friends’ Association also present awards of acknowledgement and appreciation to students and a staff member. Congratulations to Rebekah Walsh (Year 12) for her outstanding contribution to Creative Arts at St Joseph’s. Rebekah has been an outstanding student in her Creative Arts course study and a wonderful contributor to the School Choir, Musical, Liturgies and Masses. Daniella Romancewicz, Maddison Foye and Kyle Gonzalez (all Year 12) also received certificates for their contribution to the Arts and to Mr Brett Moran to acknowledge his commitment to Sport at St Joseph’s. I look forward to another Showcase event in 2015. Annual School Report—Parent Survey Parents are invited to participate in the preparation of the 2014 Annual School Report by completing a short ―on line‖ survey that will take only two or three minutes. Please click here. Students Leaving at the End of 2014 The school would be grateful to receive early notification of any students in Years 7 to 11 who will not be returning to St Joseph’s in 2015. There are waiting lists for all year groups. Please contact the school at your earliest convenience. Mr John Barrington Principal Year 10, 2015 Laptop Information Evening A Parent Information Evening will be held on Wednesday 19th November, 2014 to provide students and their parents with important information regarding the 1 to 1 Laptop Program operating at St Joseph’s in 2015. The evening will commence at 6pm and conclude by 7pm and will be held in the school hall. It is necessary for both the student and at least one parent to attend this information session. A note with details has been sent home with your child. Mrs Deb Boughton, IT Coordinator

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St Joseph’s Students Enjoy Success in Many Areas!!! VET Courses Awards Every year students, employers and trainers are nominated for the Annual VET Awards Evening. This year, 3 students were nominated and received the following accolades: Dante Olivieri –Certificate of Merit in Construction Pathways Rebekah Walsh – Judges Award for Excellence in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) AND Jaime Clark- Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) VET Student of the Year and overall 2014 VET Student of the Year!!

An outstanding achievement considering these 3 students were competing against VET students from not

only systemic schools, but also DEC and TAFE students from across the Illawarra. Jaime’s title of overall VET Student of the Year is truly outstanding and is captured on a trophy which will be on display in the front office. Such achievements would not be possible without the dedication and hard work from Mrs Louise Markwell. The Year 12 Hospitality classes completed the equivalent of two qualifications in 12 months due to a change of training package mid course. Mrs Markwell spent copious additional hours preparing her students and ensuring they met all of the many extra requirements of a dual accredited course. Congratulations!

Spotlight on Technology-Technology/Robotics Competition The Catholic Education Office held a Spotlight on Technology Expo last Thursday and Friday. Part of this event was the judging of a Technology/Robotics Competition where teams of students were able to enter. St Joseph’s had 7 teams entered into the 3 categories of robotics. The categories were Microbric Robot, The Insectbot Robot and RaspberryPl. The teams of 3 to 4 students each, were given some mini robots/computers to build with no real instruction besides a link to a CEO website with some hints. There was to be no assistance from their mentors, Mrs Boughton and Mr Casolin! St Joseph’s won 1st place in the secondary space for 2 of the categories!!! The winning teams were: In the Microbot Category: In the Insectbot Category:

Team Name: Organised Confusion Team Name: Alpha Bos Brennan Goedde Anthony Gay Charlie Windle Justin Apps Zac Naujok Bailey Ryan

Most of these students are part of the WeCanDoIT Tech Group –Congratulations!!

Year 12 Visual Arts Congratulations to Year 12 Visual Arts students Kane Lawton and Rebekah Walsh who have had their HSC Artworks nominated for Artxpress. Artxpress is an exhibition of outstanding artworks from HSC students. Congratulations must also go to their teachers Mrs Sally Berto and Mrs Danielle Oliver!

Student: Kane Lawton Title of Artwork: “Leviathan at Heart (River) Media: Drawing

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Student: Rebekah Walsh

Title of Artwork: “It is What I am”

Media: Drawing

M.A.T.E.S Day 2014 Our Year 7 students will have the exciting opportunity to participate in M.A.T.E.S Day 2014. Early December they will be taken on a Mathematical adventure through space and time!! Watch the video here. Find the clues. A prize waits for the first person to tell Mrs Horley what the acronym M.A.T.E.S. stands for!! Mrs Therese Horley, Mathematics Teacher

“It’s amazing what we can accomplish when we are in it together”

CHEMCLUB!! Year 11 Chemistry students are invited to attend

ChemClub-Monday afternoons 3:30-4:30pm to assist with exam techniques, skills in science and to consolidate chemistry concepts. Room 48!!

Youth Mass at St Patricks

Saturday 15th November Vigil Mass at 5:30pm

We invite all families and young people to attend an uplifting Liturgy.

All Welcome portkembla@dow.org.au.

2014: MOVE FORWARD (Be Motivated; Seize Opportunities; Value self and others; Be Enthusiastic)

Congratulations to Tahlia Wilson in Year 9 on her recent selection in the 2014/15 NSW Metropolitan Under 15 Girls Cricket Team that will compete in the 2014/15 Cricket Australia National Championships. The National Championships will be held in Western Sydney from 26th November to 2nd December and we wish Tahlia the best of luck! Further congratulations to former student James Haigh who has come first in the 20-29 age group of the Coolangatta Gold!! A fantastic effort!

Diocesan Sports Awards Congratulations to the following students who will be receiving Diocesan Medallions and Blues Awards at the Diocesan Sports Awards at St Mary’s College on Friday evening.

Ben Niceforo (Cross Country), Danielle Vasquez (Golf), Kaelah Austin (Cricket and Soccer), Nathan Ford (Rugby Union), Paul Mullian (Tennis), Reece Nikitaras (Cricket), Riley Smith (Hockey), Maddison Smith (Hockey) and Taylah Vella (Cross Country). NSWCCC Expression of Interest for 2015 Sports Baseball and girls and boys Softball are now open on the CSSS website for registration. Wollongong Diocesan T/20 Blast Cricket Gala Day A few weeks ago the Girls Cricket Team travelled to Balgownie to participate in the Wollongong Diocese High School T/20 Blast Cricket Gala Day. The team won 4 out of the 5 matches they played, beating Mt Carmel, St Benedict’s, St John’s and John Therry and then narrowly losing by 5 runs to Holy Spirit. The girls played with great spirit and determination displaying superb sportsmanship at all times. Congratulations to Kaelah Austin, Tahlia Wilson, Kiara Sumner, Tameeka Collins, Abbey Ullrich, Emma Austin, Teresa Carter, Keeley Mercieca, Sienna Rhazouani and Erin Carroll on a great day and to Emma Austin who bowled a hat trick and Kaelah Austin who hit 6 sixes in one over!!! Mrs Therese Horley

Claim the date! St Joseph’s Sports Awards Assembly ~ Monday 24th November, 2014 Vinnies Christmas Appeal is in full swing!! Please help support the appeal by making a donation to the specific needs of the designated family for your homeroom. The appeal will conclude on Thursday 27th November, in time to prepare the baskets for the Giving Mass on Friday 5th December. This is a wonderful cause and has been greatly supported over the past couple of years so please, make a donation to help those in much more need than ourselves. Mrs Jane Pitt

Last School Social for 2014!!! The last social for the year will be held on Wednesday 26th November and the theme will be ―Merry Christmas‖. Cost is still $6, 7pm-10pm. Come along dressed in your Christmas attire and have a fun night with your friends. Please note –students cannot attend if they are absent on the day of the social. Please try to have the correct money for entry to assist with change and if you are going to arrive late-please see Mrs Pitt with in the HSIE Staffroom before the night.

The Finance Office will be closed on Friday 28th November, 2014 and will close for the year on Friday 12th December, 2014.

2014: MOVE FORWARD (Be Motivated; Seize Opportunities; Value self and others; Be Enthusiastic)

Automotive Apprenticeships WPC Group is offering opportunities to commence working with one of Australia’s leading automotive companies in its servicing department whilst completing a Certificate III in Automotive (Light Vehicles). Apply by sending your resume to

recruitmentnsw@wpcgroup.org.au. Click here for further details. Australian Catholic University: 2014 Year 10 and 11 Course Guide A course guide is available for information that can help Year 10 and 11 students when they’re choosing their final subjects at school. Click here to find out more! Illawarra TAFE Choices Day Saturday 6th December, 2014 9-1pm at Wollongong TAFE. Speak to staff about the courses that are available for 2015. Click here for further information. MIGAS Apprenticeships Click here for further information. Sydney TAFE are hosting a range of short courses in Photography. They will run over the summer holidays. Places are limited so for further details call 02 9217 5431 or click here.

University of Wollongong Discovery day Year 11 students will soon receive their permission notes about next year’s Discovery Day scheduled for 5th February, 2015. Students will also receive information about their online preferences for classes at this event. Stay tuned for further details.

Mrs Sue Kennedy, Careers Advisor

Canteen Roster 2014

17th Nov Karen Davies, Janelle Johnston, Norella O’Sullivan, Kim Power, Vanessa Schofield, Sharni Barton

18th Nov Vickie Austin, Marina Chang, Rachel Parkes

19th Nov Leanne McMillan, Oriana Dimise, Tina Brown, Amanda Quintal, Sandy O’Connor

20th Nov Cathy Sperring, Sue Bezzina, Joanne Barker

21st Nov Donna Parsons, Gianne Alexander, Amanda Walker

Uniform Shop 2014

17th Nov Linda Doonan

20th Nov Karen Edwards

Uniform Shop Reminder!!

Last day of trading will be

Thursday 27th November, 2014.

Re-open Thursday 22nd January and

Friday 23rd January, 2015

from 9am-3pm.

Important Dates for your Diary

Thurs 13th Nov-Year 7 2015 Orientation Day Fri 14th Nov-CDF Diocesan Sports Awards

Fri 21st Nov-Year 12 Formal @UOW Mon 24th Nov-Sport Award Assembly

Wed 26th Nov-School Social Tue 2nd Dec-Volunteers Luncheon

Thurs 11 Dec-Final day for Year 11, 10 & 9 Fri 12th Dec-Final day for Year 8 & 7

Fri 19th Dec-Term 4 Ends

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WHY: Come along and enjoy meeting people of different faiths & cultures, share understanding and make new friendships.

WHEN: Thursday, November 20, 5pm - 8pm. Offical welcome at 6pm

WHERE: The grounds of St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Harbour Street, Wollongong

WHAT: Free Halal BBQ, shared platters of food, coffee, tea, water and ENTERTAINMENT for the children!

PARKING: Limited parking available so perhaps use outlying carparks.

IF WET WEATHER: St Mary Star of the Sea College Hall

SPONSORED BY: Omar Mosque, Bilal Mosque, Illawarra Muslim Aid, Affinity Intercultural, Catholic Church Wollongong, Uniting Church Wollongong, Sharon Bird MP, Stephen Jones MP, Wollongong Diocese Catholic Schools & Amity College

** Women's and Men's Prayers Rooms available**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE EMAIL: friendsinthegong@gmail.com

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LET'S STAND TOGETHER & MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR YEAR 7

On Wednesday 3rd of December the Year 10 Child Studies class will be hosting a

movie night to fundraise for the Starlight Foundation. It will be a great night

with lolly bags, popcorn and drinks available to purchase for $2. We will be

screening the movie “Parental Guidance”. Tickets are $5 or you can buy the Gold

Pass Tickets, which are $10. A Gold ticket will get you a comfy beanbag to sit on,

a free lolly bag and a tub of popcorn. The event will start at 6:30pm in the

Drama Room. Bring a pillow to sit on. Come along Year 7 and support this great

cause and become a Starlight Children’s Foundation Supporter!

Tickets are limited. See Mrs Garbutt.

Here’s the link to the trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP-uO3B8ip0