Principal’s Message

Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends of St Joseph’s College,

This week sees the Feast of the Assumption of our Mother Mary (15 August) - a holy day of obligation. The day is a highly anticipated and celebrated day in the Catholic faith. We believe that following the death of Mary, she was assumed by God, body and soul. As a College, we will celebrate this blessed day as a community. Any day with the focus on Mary is a good opportunity to pay homage to all mothers in our community and so as we approach the Feast of the Assumption, please keep all mothers in your prayers and thoughts. I had the privilege of attending the parish Confirmation ceremony on Friday, 2 August. This lovely sacrament was overseen by Bishop Gregory who, as always, conveyed a lovely message to both the young people being confirmed and their parents. His message to the parents reiterated the need to love their children and ensure that the children feel that love as an extension of God’s love for us. It was great to see the church full of families to witness the confirmation of so many young people and hear such a positive and affirming message from Bishop Gregory. All families were made to feel welcome and accepted in the parish.

BABY NEWS IN THE COLLEGE Last week, Mr Trent White became the proud father to a baby son (Sebastian James White). Both Sebastian and mum Megan are doing very well, and Mr White is enjoying paternity leave until the end of this week. We wish the family all the best. Mrs Louise Cornale last week commenced her maternity leave. She will now prepare for the birth of her next child and we wish her the best and I ask that you keep her and her family in your prayers. Mrs Cornale’s replacement will be Mrs Lucy DeGiorgio who has most recently been working in the library in place of Mrs Colleen Waide. We thank Mrs DeGiorgio for taking on this role.

STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY 17 SEPTEMBER A reminder that 17 September will see the SJC staff spending a day working with ‘Growth Mindset’ expert, Dan Haesler. Please read Mr Carlo Trimboli’s message regarding the day in this newsletter. There will be no supervision for students on this day. A number of parents and carers were able to catch Dan in Murwillumbah last year and again, he will be delivering a parent evening the night before the staff day (16 September). Please watch for messages regarding this information night for parents and carers.

St Joseph’s College Doyle Drive (PO Box 246) Banora Point NSW 2486

(07) 5524 9002 | Email: sjcbanora@lism.catholic.edu.au | Website: www.sjcbanora.catholic.edu.au

Week 4, TERM 3 @ sjc

Year 12 Trial Higher School Certificate (HSC) Examinations

(Monday 5 August to Monday 19 August)

DAY 6 ~ MONDAY 12 AUGUST

WRP Work Experience (5-16Aug) (selected

students)

NRCC U14s AFL (selected students)

DAY 7 ~ TUESDAY 13 AUGUST

Deadly Choices Workshop 2 (selected students)

DAY 8 ~ WEDNESDAY 14 AUGUST

Sacramental Program (selected students)

‘Livin’ Well’ Presentation to Year 11

TAFE NSW Schools Netball Cup (selected students)

DAY 9 ~ THURSDAY 15 AUGUST

Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (11:00am, Holy Family Chapel)

The Bronco’s Academy Workshop

(9:40-10:30am) (selected students)

HSC Industrial Tech Major Work

DAY 10 ~ FRIDAY 16 AUGUST

Year 11 Equip Leadership Day - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Week 5, term 3 @ SJC

DAY 1 ~ MONDAY 19 AUGUST

Year 12 Trial HSC Examinations conclude (5-19 Aug)

Diocesan Athletics Carnival (selected students)

HSC Textiles & Design Major Work

DAY 2 ~ TUESDAY 20 AUGUST

Sacramental Program (selected students)

Catholic Cup (selected students)

DAY 3 ~ WEDNESDAY 21 AUGUST

DAY 4 ~ THURSDAY 22 AUGUST

SHINE Gathering (22-23 Aug)

Deadly Choices Program (selected students)

DAY 5 ~ FRIDAY 23 AUGUST

Legal Studies Excursion (selected students)

SEAA Reports Cycle Five (Term 3, Cycle 1)

From ‘Opus Justitae Pax’ [Peace is the Fruit of Justice]

Pope Pius XII

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The School Newsletter and School Calendar are both available online @ www.sjcbanora.catholic.edu.au. The School Calendar contains year group events, assessment schedules and term dates.

Term 3 Coming events

WEEK 6

Monday 26 August HSC Drama Projects

Tuesday 27 August Catholic Cup Finals (27-28 Aug)

Thursday 29 August NRCC Touch Football

Deadly Choices Program

Friday 30 August Geography Fieldwork

Sunday 1 September Father’s Day

WEEK 7

Legacy Week 2019 Sunday 1 September - Saturday 7 September

Wednesday 4 September Year 10 VALID Test

Thursday 5 September Deadly Choices Program

WEEK 8

Tuesday 10 September Year 7 Vaccinations Round 2

Thursday 12 September Leadership Liturgy

Deadly Choices Program Year 11 & 12 Dramaworks Diocesan Netball Jr Int Snr

Girls League Tag

Friday 13 September Play: ‘Hitler’s Daughter’

WEEK 9

Tuesday 17 September Staff Development Day (Pupil-free)

Dan Haesler Presentation to Staff

Wednesday 18 September Year 11 End of Prelim Examinations (18-26 Sept)

Thursday 19 September NRCC Basketball

Deadly Choices Program

WEEK 10

Thursday 26 September Year 12 2019 Graduation Mass and Prize Night

Ignite Conference (26-27 Sept)

Friday 27 September TERM 3 ENDS - This is a normal school day

Year 12 2019 Farewell Breakfast Year 12 2019 Farewell (Whole School) Assembly

SEAA Reports Cycle Six (Term 3, Cycle 2)

ON-CAMPUS UNIFORM SHOP (MANAGED BY LOWES)

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Payments: Cash and EFTPOS Only,

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MY LEARNING JOURNEY LAST WEEK I was lucky enough to be one of eleven Lismore Diocese secondary school principals who spent the majority of last week visiting four schools in Wagga Wagga and Sydney to view contemporary practices that are benefitting the learning of students. There are a number of take-aways from the trip that will be shared with staff and in time, may be implemented at SJC. One of the most important observations in all the schools related to the importance of learning in staff and students and the ability of students to collaborate effectively with staff and fellow students.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR U16 RUGBY LEAGUE TEAM Late on Thursday afternoon, like many of you, I had the pleasure of watching our Under 16 rugby league team win the NSWRL All Schools title at St Mary’s in western Sydney. We are so proud of the team. I spoke with Mr Damien Quinn, coach of the team, immediately after the victory. He was equally proud of the victory as he was the way the boys had conducted themselves throughout the trip. In a hard fought final, they defeated Wadalba Community College from the Central Coast 10-4. I would like to thank Mr Quinn for the additional hours he has committed to training the students before school and congratulate the boys for showing such commitment to attaining a goal. State champions; yeeewwww!!! Kind regards Mr Scott Thomson Principal (scott.thomson@lism.catholic.edu.au)

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Messages to Students: Office staff cannot disrupt teaching in order to deliver messages that are not of an urgent nature. Student’s afternoon home travel plans should be made prior to the student leaving home in the morning.

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS THE DAMAGING

IMPACT OF POOR STUDENT ATTENDANCE Recently I read an article from AITSL (Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership – a Commonwealth Government-funded body) on the latest research into school attendance. I include below some of the key findings in that report. It makes the point that every day counts and that there is no ‘safe’ threshold for absences. The report brings into focus the negative effects on student achievement and how ‘unacceptable’ have an even greater negative impact on student outcomes than ‘authorised’ absences. In light of recent comments regarding unnecessary absenteeism and our concerns for the students who have high levels of absenteeism I thought it worthwhile to draw it to everyone’s attention. Summary: The effects of non-attendance on achievement:

accumulate over time

can affect academic achievement in future years of schooling.

While all absences have a negative impact, greater declines in student achievement are associated with

Unauthorised absences

Chronic absenteeism. “Not all absences are equal when it comes to student outcomes” – Hancock, Gottfried, & Zubrick, 2018 ‘Authorised’ absences typically have parent-approved explanations that schools find acceptable. For example, illness, medical/health care appointments, religious or cultural activities, suspension from school, family holidays or bereavement (ACARA, 2015b). ‘Unauthorised’ absences occur when a school either does not receive an explanation or where the explanation given is deemed unacceptable by the school/school principal; for example, in the case of truancy (ACARA, 2015b). Unauthorised absences are typically associated with larger declines in student achievement (Gershenson, Jacknowitz, & Brannegan, 2017; Gottfried, 2009; Hancock et al., 2013; Zubrick, 2014). Although a smaller proportion of students have unauthorised absences, unauthorised absences have a more negative effect on student achievement than authorised absences. For example, Hancock et al. found that students with more than 20% authorised absences (up to 40 authorised full day absences per year) and no unauthorised absences, still achieved higher at the Year 5 level on the numeracy domain than students with 5% unauthorised absences (up to 10 unauthorised full day absences per year).

“The level of respect the family has for education is seen as a role model for students” – Demir & Karabeyoglu, 2016 Parental attitudes can shape a child’s attitudes to attendance (Demir & Karabeyoglu, 2016; Thornton et al., 2013). Family involvement, in the form of support with homework and academic progress, active monitoring of attendance and participation in the school community, can increase a student’s engagement and achievement at school. Correspondingly, a lack of such parental involvement can have negative effects on student attendance (Thornton et al., 2013). Instability and conflict in the home also predict students’ non-attendance (Demir & Karabeyoglu, 2016; London et al., 2016; Thornton et al., 2013). If parents do not value education and are not involved in their child’s schooling, children may adopt similar attitudes, which might inform their decisions about whether to attend. This is particularly important to consider in the early childhood context because at this stage of schooling, “student attendance patterns are more of a reflection of parental attitudes and behaviours and of family stability than of the student’s own choices” (Connolly & Olson, 2012).

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND APPLICATION REPORTS (SEAAR)

The fifth cycle of SEAA Reports for 2019 concludes next week and results will be emailed next Friday, 23 August.

LEAVING ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE During the second semester of a school year, families tend to make decisions about moving to a new area because of employment changes, etc. We ask that all parents of students who will not be returning to St Joseph’s College in 2020, to send in a letter confirming when the student will be leaving and the new school or institution he/she will be attending. All students who leave St Joseph’s College are required to complete a Clearance Form which includes the return of all College library books and textbooks. Mr Peter Lyon Deputy Principal

ACTING LEADER OF PASTORAL

CARE/STUDENT WELFARE

SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

(SRC) ELECTIONS Year Coordinators are currently talking with their year groups about the opportunity to nominate for the Student Representative Council. Last week in year groups the process was introduced with nominations being taken throughout the week. Speeches were held today and voting takes place on the Monday of Week 5 (19 August). FINAL ROUND OF VACCINATIONS FOR 2019

The final round of vaccination for 2019 takes place this term on Tuesday 10 September, when NSW Health nurses will be present at the College to administer the vaccinations. All Year 7 students will receive their Gardasil (HPV) Dose 2. Other vaccinations will take place for:

1) Catch –up Year 7 if required (late forms, absentees from previous rounds)

2) Catch up Year 8 if required (carried over from last year if applicable)

3) Catch-up Year 10 students Nimenrix (late forms, absentees)

Should you have any questions regarding the school vaccination program, or need to discuss any concerns you may have, please contact Bernadette Williams, School immunisation Coordinator, Lismore Public Health Unit on (02) 6620 7503. Mr Eamon Brown Acting Leader of Pastoral Care /Student Welfare

As advised in the College diary (page 7), if your child is out of uniform for any reason, we require the parent/carer to provide a letter of explanation, also advising when this will be

corrected. The child must show this note to their homeroom teacher. Similarly, if your child is to be excused from PE prac lessons or sport, the parent/carer is also to provide a letter of explanation which the child will need to show their sport/PE teacher. Please be mindful that phoning the College DOES NOT constitute a note and we seek your support in having your child properly prepared for the school day ahead. Thank you.

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Planner: The student planner should be signed by parents/caregivers each week. Any concerns? Contact the relevant Homeroom Teacher or Year Coordinator (Leader of Pastoral Care).

WEEKEND MASS TIMES

St Joseph’s Parish St Anthony’s Parish

Saturday Vigil: 6:00pm

Saturday Vigil: 6:00pm (Kingscliff)

Sunday: 7:00am & 9:00am

Sunday: 7:30am (Pottsville)

Sunday: 9:00am (Bilambil)

Sunday: 9:00am (Kingscliff)

Fr Michael Brady Fr Paul McDonald Parish Priest Parish Priest

CURRICULUM

YEAR 12 TRIAL HSC EXAMINATIONS

MONDAY 5 AUGUST TO MONDAY 19 AUGUST 2019

A reminder that the Trial HSC Examinations continue this week, concluding next Monday 19 August (Week 5) in the Doyle Centre at St Joseph’s College. Our families are no doubt aware that, as is standard practice at the College, if your child is absent during exam or assessment periods due to illness, parents/carers must phone the College to notify of the absence prior to the commencement of the exam. For students in Years 10-12, a medical certificate needs to be submitted together with a completed variation form. This is to be handed in to their course teacher. Mrs Kathy McAlister Leader of Curriculum

LITERACY & NUMERACY

HSC MINIMUM STANDARDS TESTS – YEAR 10

From 2020, all students completing the Higher School Certificate must demonstrate that they have met the HSC minimum standard in literacy and numeracy. The purpose of this is to ensure that students have the literacy and numeracy skills they will need for everyday life after school. To show they meet the minimum standard, students will sit a series of online tests in the areas of reading, writing and numeracy. Year 10 students will participate in these tests in Term 3, with the testing to begin in Week 4. Students will use school computers to complete the tests. After a student completes an online test, the school and student will receive a results report. If necessary, students can sit the tests up to twice a year in Year 10, 11 or 12 and even after the HSC. Further information has been emailed in a letter to students and families. Details about the tests and the standards can be obtained through the links to the NESA website. Students have access to demonstrations tests on this website. Any questions or concerns can be directed to me at the College. Mrs Antonia Pratt Leader of Literacy and Numeracy

PEDAGOGY

The Importance of Quality Sleep for Students

Sleep is crucial not just for physical and mental well-being, but for the consolidation of learning, and to ensure you perform in all your endeavours in peak condition. The absolute last resort should be to sacrifice sleep time in order to get things done. How much sleep is right for you? This is tricky as everyone is different. Some lucky people need only 6 hours a night, most people need about 8 hours and some people need 10 hours! Two ways to tell if you are getting enough sleep: 1. How quickly do you fall asleep at night? If you fall asleep instantly that can be a sign you are not getting enough sleep, it should take 10-15 minutes to fall asleep. 2. How do you feel when you wake up in the morning? If you feel tired and sluggish then that can also be a sign that you need to get to bed earlier. IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF YOUR SLEEP: Avoid caffeine (cola drinks, coffee, energy

drinks, chocolate) after dinner or even better, no later than 4pm.

Organise as much as you can at night to minimise what you have to do in the morning (e.g. organise your clothes for the next day, pack your bag).

Try and have a half hour to an hour before you go to bed without computers, TV, phone or any electronic devices or homework or chatting to friends. If you can’t do that, at least put the devices on night mode or turn the brightness down.

Set up a relaxing ‘wind-down’ routine for before you go to bed. Do this same routine every night (eg. warm shower, reading, listening to quiet music) so your brain associates these activities with bed time and sleep.

A drop in body temperature near bedtime triggers the sense that it is time to go to sleep. So after a warm bath or hot shower, cool yourself down. It is also better at night to be cool rather than overheated.

Keep your room as dark and as quiet as possible at night.

When you lie in bed, start at your feet and mentally imagine relaxing each muscle as you slowly work your way up the body. Most people do not make it up to their head before they fall asleep!

In the morning open the curtains wide or go out into the sun and get lots of light to help wake your brain. Being exposed to lots of natural light during the day will also help the body produce the melatonin at the right time for a good sleep cycle.

A healthy breakfast will help to kick-start your body clock for the day.

Learn more about lifestyle habits of successful students at www.studyskillshandbook.com.au. Our school’s subscription details are: Username: sjc Password: 24results

Mr Carlo Trimboli Leader of Pedagogy

STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT DAY, TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER (PUPIL-FREE DAY)

Dear Parents/Carers, If you have checked the calendar for the term you would have noticed that Tuesday 17 September (Week 9, Term 3) is a Staff Professional Learning and Development Day for us at SJC (ie. a pupil-free day). On this day, staff at the College will be working with internationally renowned presenter Dan Haesler on developing growth mindsets in our school. Growth mindset education is not something new at the College. Professor Carol Dweck (Stanford University) coined the terms “growth” and “fixed” mindsets in her breakthrough research a decade ago. In Year 7 Learning to Learn lessons your children have been informed of the ability of the human brain to grow, reshape/rewire and learn new things. Growth mindset information has also been communicated to students at assemblies over the years. Dan’s visit will assist the College in taking our next steps to support teachers and students in developing growth mindset habits. His visit will compliment and build on the work that has been done by the Leaders of Learning this year around inquiring into the mindsets of teachers and students. We are looking forward to the learning that the day will present and to building this learning into our daily teaching. Mr Carlo Trimboli, Leader of Pedagogy

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Before School Supervision: Student supervision is available prior to the commencement of the school day, from 8:20am until 8:45am.

SCIENCE

VALID (VALIDATION OF ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING AND INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT)

VALID is an online test which assesses student achievement and progress in Science. Test windows for 2019 are:

VALID Science 10 2 September – 13 September (inclusive)

VALID Science 8 28 October – 8 November (inclusive)

Year 10 students will receive further information via a letter this term whilst Year 8 students will receive a letter in Term 4. If you have further questions regarding this assessment, please contact the College.

NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK 2019 National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Science Week is designed for everyone as it provides an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of Australian scientists to the world of knowledge. It also aims to encourage an interest in science pursuits among the general public, and to encourage young people to become fascinated by the world we live in.

In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of humankind landing on the moon, this year’s theme for National Science week is ‘Destination Moon’.

During science classes this week students will take time out to explore this theme through documentaries, quizzes, activities and possibly the opportunity to listen to ‘in class with - Dr Karl’.

RESULTS ARE IN FOR THE 2019 BIG SCIENCE COMPETITION!

Congratulations to Sienna Matty and Soirse Maxwell in Year 7 who both received a Credit Award, and Seana Connolly in Year 8 who received a Distinction Award. Congratulations also goes to Harrison Davies, William Flynn, James Hession, Hugh Holt, Beau Jensen, India Reed in Year 9 who received a Credit Award with Emilie Langsford, Casey Uthmann and Lachlan Walk achieving the Distinction Award. Well done to all the students who participated in the competition. Each student who took part in the Big Science Competition will receive a certificate. Certificates are awarded as follows:

High Distinction (approx. 5%)

Distinction (approx. 10–15 %)

Credit (approx. 25–30%)

Participation (remaining students) Ms Fiona Murray Acting Leader of Learning – Science

Well done to Phoebe Easterbrook, Chloe Mackay and Alex Shaw of Year 10 who volunteered to help out with Meals on Wheels in Week 3 this term. Their contribution and the manner in which they participated is a credit to themselves, their families and the College.

WHALE WATCHING YEAR 9 2019 Monday 5 August was a spectacular day on the Pacific Ocean off the Gold Coast as the Year 9 Marine Studies students got up close and personal with some of the migrating Humpback whales from the safety of SeaWorld Cruises new vessel. Students saw first-hand the majesty of these large marine mammals and witnessed some of their playful antics as they frolicked in the warm local waters. Students witnessed the whales head both North (as some late starters were still heading to the mating/birthing regions) and South (those that were looking forward to starting their summer feeding in the Antarctic seas asap).

Most students had a great time and appreciated the informative commentary from the vessel staff, I say most because there were a few that in spite of the calm conditions experienced the curse of sea sickness. Cruise staff commented on how well behaved the students were which is a credit to them. It was great to see good memories being made. Thank you to the staff that attended also: Mr Wheatley, Miss Smith and Mrs Keating.

Mr Brad Watson Marine Studies Teacher

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College Procedures: Unsure of College Procedures or Policies? The student planner contains information. If you don’t find the answer, contact the relevant Homeroom Teacher or Year Coordinator (Leader of Pastoral Care).

CAREERS

Please see me about the following or about any careers concerns you may have. Ms Frances Stegeman Leader of Careers & EVET

Southern Cross University's Open Day is fast approaching. We have everything you would expect at an Open Day from campus tours, presentations, academic and university staff available to chat to you about your area of interest as well as the chance to score a $15,000 Open Day scholarship!

OPEN DAY 2019 Coffs Harbour campus - Friday 16 August

from 3:00pm – 7:00pm

Lismore campus - Saturday 17 August from 10:30am – 2:30pm

Gold Coast campus - Sunday 18 August

from 10:30am – 2:30pm Save the date in your calendar and feel free to bring your family and friends with you. We will have presentations that run throughout the day about each discipline on offer but if you're not quite sure what you want to study, you can browse the stalls and chat to our friendly staff about your options. You will also be able to chat to our current students about what studying at Southern Cross University is really like! Get ready for uni with an Open Day scholarship worth $15,000! To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Southern Cross University, we are offering one lucky future student the chance to receive a scholarship worth $15,000. To register for Open Day and the scholarship, click here or visit scu.edu.au/openday

TAFE Open Day

Saturday 14 September 2019 Open up a whole world of possibilities at TAFE NSW Open Day, 9:00am – 1:00pm, 14 September 2019. Whether your future lies in Business, Leadership and Management, Information and Technology, Community Services, Hospitality or other career areas, you’ll discover the perfect course to get your career where you want it to be. BE Ambitious and be at TAFE NSW Open Day. For more information or to register, visit https://events.tafensw.edu.au/open-day

YEAR 12

Congratulations to Year 12 on having (almost) completed your HSC Trials and Work Placement. This is an extremely stressful time for students undertaking their studies and also testing out the workplace. Well done also to those who have already submitted major pieces for marking. We return with six weeks remaining of your final year of schooling. I encourage you to continue to work hard and remain diligent with your application to your studies. Please also ensure your uniform is of the highest quality until the end. Please ensure you have made contact with Ms Stegeman regarding early entry to University courses and are continually checking your emails for information. Mr Damien Quinn Leader of Pastoral Care – Year 12

Kirra SLSC Nippers Sign On Free Rashie to all new members

SPORT

THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMITMENT

In recent times, there has been an increasing tendency of some students at SJC to sign up for team sports, receive a permission note and then, for whatever reason, have a ‘change of heart.’ Whilst there are a variety of circumstances where these instances cannot be helped, it is important for students to realise the importance of making a commitment and following through with it. When a student commits to something they learn what it means to do something and give it their all, be it a friendship, task, ideology or team. They learn that it is important to finish what they start and to keep their promises (https://rcfamilies.com/2015/09/youth-sports-10.html/). When committing to a team a student learns that others are relying on them and the importance of teamwork. Although there are times when a student may need to withdraw from a team due to injury or illness, often times students are deciding not to play because they ‘just don't feel like it.’ The impact this has on not only on the team, but others is significant, and it is the flow on effect that impacts many. When we have to withdraw a team from a competition at late notice due to students pulling out, draws are already completed and therefore need to be changed (this impacts all schools not just SJC), accommodation cannot be cancelled thus meaning the school incurs the cost, monies need to be refunded to students who are now missing out, and time is lost chasing students up. Much of this can be avoided if students were to simply let someone know that they are now no longer intending on participating. More importantly, if students understood the benefits of commitment and the valuable life skill they are learning when they follow through with a team then perhaps they would be less inclined to ‘change their mind.' For some further reading, refer to the links below. https://www.facebook.com/ihavenolifemykidsplaysports/posts/one-of-my-friends-asked-why-do-you-pay-so-much-money-for-your-kids-to-do-basebal/509384792582208/ https://rcfamilies.com/2015/09/youth-sports-10.html/ Mrs Shannon Parker Coordinator of Sport

SJC HOMEWORK HUB

Open from 3:15-5:00pm, Monday to

Thursday, in the College Library

Literacy ‘Students of the Week’ Congratulations to Floyd Badger & Jack Davenport in Year 7 for their diligence, improvement with reading fluency and speed with flashcards in QuickSmart Literacy.

@SJCSport

On Wednesday 24 July, SJC hosted the NRCC Netball Gala Day at Arkinstall Park. In attendance on the day were 18 teams from some of the Northern Rivers Catholic Schools. SJC were represented by four teams who all played exceptionally well on the day. One of our 14s teams finished third out of the ten teams present and one of our 16s teams were successful in coming away overall winners for the day. It was a pleasure to watch the determination and sportsmanship which each of our teams played with. A true credit to each of the girls who did SJC proud. Thank you to Mr Burns, Mrs Burns, Mrs Peterson and Ms Burns for coaching each of the teams on the day.

NRCC Netball

Football Day

On Wednesday 31 July, three teams travelled down to Ballina for the Diocesan Touch Football carnival. The weather was not in our favour as it consistently rained all day, however all players remained in high spirits, participated to a high standard and had fun sliding around in the mud. The 15s boys team made it to a final, however were unlucky to go down by one try.

Diocesan Touch

Gala Day

An expo for people living with a disability toexplore activities and support available in

their community

Thursday 15th August 201910am - 1pm

Ballina Jockey Club

Workshops

Learn something

new!

Get Informed

NDIA

Support Coordinators

Centrelink

Micro Business Space

Market Place

Meet people who can support

you

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Explore the POSSIBILITIES

Expo

Explore the Possibilities is about introducing new opportunities that can enrich your life. Come and meet new services and businesses, explore new technologies, new solutions and have your questions answered.

National Disability Insurance AgencyThe National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the new way of providing support for Australians with disability, their families and carers. Available in Northern NSW now, this is your chance to find out more and have your questions answered by the NDIA team.

CentrelinkUnsure about what payments you may be entitled to? Need some help completing the forms? Call by the Centrelink “Get Informed” space where their team will be happy to help.

Meet Support CoordinatorsIf you are unsure where to start then this is your place. They will guide you through your plan or options and introduce you to the right people.

Micro Business SpaceExplore ways people are using their funding to support them to start and run their own businesses.

Market PlaceMeet over 30 services and businesses who can support you.

Workshops10:30am - Social Futures - Get ready for your NDIS planning meeting11:15am - Who can help me get a job?12:00pm - Centrelink Q&A

Some helpful things to know:• The event is free to attend• RSVP is not necessary• Food and drinks will be available for

purchase on the day

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Explore the POSSIBILITIES

Expo

Family ~ Fun ~ Fitness

Join the Tweed Little Athletics team!

Learn new skills in running, jumping & throwing

while making friends and keeping fit!

Competition days are Saturday mornings at 8am.

Walter Peate Oval, Kingscliff.

Season commences 7 September.

Come along to sign on day or join online from

1 August 2019.

www.tweedlac.org.au

Contact:

Andrew (Centre Manager): 0416 072 375.

Sheree (Secretary): 0417 599 829.

SIGN ON Sundays 18 & 25 August

9am - 11amWalter Peate Oval, Kingscliff

Proudly supported by

Sisterhood Retreat A special retreat for mothers and female carers to take time out to connect with God and other women in an atmosphere of warmth, friendship and fun. Our retreat leader, Grace Harwood of Dragonfly Ministries, will lead us in a day devoted to making time for God. Retreat runs from Saturday morning to

Saturday evening with dinner and

accommodation available on Saturday

night for those who wish.

When: 10am-6pm 17th August

Where: Yarrawarra Cultural Centre,

69 Red Rock Rd, Corindi

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