Mass Times: St. Agnes’ Port Macquarie Our Lady of Lourdes Wauchope Saturday Vigil – 6.00pm Saturday Vigil – 6.00pm and Sunday 7.30am Sunday – 7.30am, 9.00am & 5.00pm Long Flat – 9.30am 2nd & 4th Sunday

Kendall – 9.00am Mass (1st Saturday month 10.00am Mass Comboyne)

Telegraph Point – Thursday Night 6.00pm Beechwood – 9.30am 1st & 3rd Sunday

Lake Cathie – Sunday 8.00am Laurieton – Saturday Vigil 5.30pm, Sunday – 7.30am

What’s on Term 4, Week 1

MONDAY, 6th October (Day 1)

- LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY

TUESDAY, 7th October (Day 2)

- CURRICULUM PLANNING - STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY

WEDNESDAY, 8th October (Day 3)

- STUDENTS RETURN IN SUMMER UNIFORM House Staff Meetings 8.20am-8.45am CSO Year 8 RE Test P2 Dramarama in PAC 3.30pm Senior Percussion Ensemble 1.05pm-1.45pm in PAC Homework Hub in Library till 3.15pm-4.30pm SAPSS Drumline 3.30pm-5.00pm

THURSDAY, 9th October (Day 4)

- Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm

FRIDAY, 10th October (Day 5)

- Concert Band 7.45am-8.45am in PAC T4 Year 7 Boys/Girls Immunisation in F5 T4 Year 9 Boys Immunisation in F5 Year 8 Catch the Wave Retreat Day Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.00pm

DATES TO REMEMBER

Monday 13th October – Friday 31st October HSC Examinations

Monday 13th October Year 8 2015 Elective Requests due

Tuesday 14th October Henry V Drama Performance at Glasshouse

Thursday 16th October SAPSS Band performing at College Rise Official opening

Friday 17th October Diocesan Volleyball & Gymnastics at Coffs Harbour

Wednesday 22nd October Diocesan Surfing at Cabarita

Friday 24th October Year 11 Award Ceremony in PAC

Friday 31st October Year 11 Reflection Day

19th September 2014 Term 3, Week 10

P.O. Box 231, College Drive PORT MACQUARIE 2444 Ph: 02 5525 4100 Fax: 02 5525 4199

www.sapss.nsw.edu.au

“The Truth will set you free”

22nd March February 2013

What’s on Week 9 Term 1 2013

P.O. Box 231 College Drive

PORT MACQUARIE 2444 Ph: 02 5525 4100

Fax: 02 5525 4199 www.sapss.nsw.edu.au

“The Truth will set you free”

For all the latest news, click the link below to visit St Joseph’s Regional Website http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/

COORDINATING PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR ATTENDANCE Any employer knows how important it is to have staff whom you can rely on to turn up and not take days off unnecessarily. I know that some employers are more interested in attendance patterns at school than anything else. They know that students who get into the habit of missing school take that same habit into the workforce. For students seeking employment having “unexplained absences” on their report can be the difference between employment and unemployment. That is not the only good reason why regular attendance should be made a high priority. A recent research project in Western Australia also showed a clear link between absences and academic performance. A comparison of the NAPLAN results of more than 400,000 Western Australian students and their record of attendance found that almost any absence from school causes a decline in average academic achievement on NAPLAN tests. Students in country schools are at a disadvantage as they need to miss classes when involved in extra-curricular activities such as sport, music and spiritual formation opportunities such as the Street Retreat. Students need to have these opportunities to develop holistically. However, if they also miss school to attend concerts in Sydney and go on family holidays, it will have an impact on their academic achievement. For this reason parents have to consider whether the savings achieved by taking holidays in school time are worth the potential education cost to their children. Having said that, I understand that some families do not have the option of taking family holidays during term breaks as this is the busiest time for businesses involved in tourism related activities. Given the strong link between attendance and academic achievement, it would be negligent of us as educators to take a soft approach. We are, therefore, reluctant to approve leave for purposes other than illness, compassionate reason or extra-curricular commitments for a limited range of activities. Mr Jim O’Brien Coordinating Principal

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

This Thursday St Joseph’s Regional College community welcomed Fr James Forster, Mr Jim O’Brien, Mr John McQueen, 2013 College Dux, Andrew Newbound and families of Year 12 students to gather for our Graduation Assembly. I invite you to read my College Address below:

I would also extend a special welcome to our special guests and to our parents who are with us for the last time today. Thank you for your loyalty and support for our wonderful College. On behalf of the SJRC community, I would like to congratulate the wonderful contribution Year 12 has made to enriching St Joseph’s Regional College traditions. Indeed, it is noteworthy to recognise this group of young adults as being the first cohort to commence and complete their secondary education at the new St Joseph’s Regional College after the College was relocated from the Warlters Street site. Now as they gather here for their final assembly, I believe it is fitting to say that these young adults have made a profound contribution to the College’s rapid transformation. In this regard I would like to pay special tribute to our elected Year 12 leaders:

To Captains; Lisa and Shaun, we thank you for your great service and loyalty to our community. To our Vice Captains, Britney and Jamie, you have been a great support in your roles. To House Captains: Flinders: Laura and MacKenzie Macquarie, Lelani and Joshua Innes: Galina and Sam and Oxley, Jessica and Alec: you have simply been tremendous. I can only say that Year 12 as a whole has been an exceptional group whose families, here today, should feel justifiably proud. I would also like to extend a special thank you to key staff members who have been instrumental in Year 12’s achievements as senior leaders. To Year 12 Coordinator Mr Smith, who has really got to know all of you so well by sharing an Elephant at his table. No doubt, Mr Smith’s highly relational leadership style has been an essential ingredient in your ongoing success. To Coordinating Principal Mr Jim O’Brien who has made such a significant contribution to St Joseph’s Regional College since its inception. Jim, on behalf of our Year 12 students and their families, thank you and we wish you well for your retirement at the end of this year. To Assistant Principal, Mrs Eichmann, Leaders of Evangelisation and Catechesis, Ms Swain and Mrs Gilbert, Leader of Curriculum, Mr Lutton, and PC teachers: Mrs Pares, Mr Handley, Mr Plunkett, Mrs Shipton, Mr Shelley, Mr West, Mrs Croft and Mr Jennings … thank you for your dedication and the love you have shown for this wonderful group of young people. To all course teachers, thank you for your expertise, persistence and support, not only during Year 12’s senior years, but throughout their entire time here at St Joseph’s Regional College. To Year 12 parents, thank you for entrusting your sons and daughters to our care, and guiding them through this most important part of their lives. Year 12, last night at the Graduation Mass Fr. James reminded you of the fire of the Holy Spirit that has been ignited in your hearts as a part of your formation as young adults. I have every confidence that you will carry this flame with you as a means of nurturing your own faith and making our world a better place. Over the coming weeks, Year 12, be assured that Jesus will be walking humbly and quietly beside you providing you with the courage and confidence to be true witnesses of Christ’s love as a result of all your learning over these years. I hope that, over the next few weeks, you will be able to approach your exams in as relaxed a manner as possible, confident and determined to demonstrate all that you have learned. It is important to remember that there is life after the HSC and that there are many pathways to the careers you might wish to pursue. The world is still a place of great adventure. You will encounter all kinds of exciting things as you move beyond College. But it remains a world awaiting your energy, your dedication and your generosity of heart. May God bless you in your endeavours.

Congratulations Year 12 Course Awards – First Place

Ancient History Sam Turner History Extension Mathematics General

Biology Sarah Hannan English Advanced Studies of Religion II

Business Studies Ashley Elford Legal Studies

Chemistry Madeline Sharp Physics

Community and Family Studies Molly Walker

Dance Chelsea Butler

Design & Technology Eliska Marczan

Drama Lisa Fraser Personal Development, Health & Physical Education

Earth & Environmental Science Nathan Stewart

Economics Kade Madigan

English Standard Galina Betzis Senior Science

Food Technology Shannon Murray Hospitality Operations

French Beginners Joseph Phillips Textiles and Design

Geography Lachlan Sainsbury

German Gabriella Ammann

Information Processes & Technology Mitchell Burley & Lauren Kirk

Mathematics Olivia Ustariz Modern History Studies of Religion I

Mathematics Extension I Connor Coyne Mathematics Extension II Software Design & Development

Music Clare Walsh

Visual Arts Jonti Groth

Academic Excellence Award

Awarded to students who have been ranked in the top two places or top 10% in four or more of their courses.

Connor Coyne

Ashley Elford

Lisa Fraser

Sarah Hannan

Lachlan Sainsbury

Madeline Sharp

Sam Turner

Emily Ustariz

Olivia Ustariz

Major Awards 2014 ADF Long Tan Leadership & Teamwork Award Sam Turner (Australian Defence Force)

Senior Sportsperson of the Year Laura Cook College Leadership Award Lisa Fraser (McDonald’s Port Macquarie) Shaun Hinton

St. Joseph’s Regional College Spirit Award

(Midcoast Connect) Galina Betzis (Touchwood Flowers) Tahnee Borg (Charles Sturt University) Connor Coyne (Topstitch Curtains & Blinds) Hayden Hollis

Rotary Club Citizenship Award Erin Badewitz

(Rotary Club of PM West) Jamie Lightfoot

Quiet Achiever Award Olivia Ustariz

(Sawyer Family) Jonti Groth

Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop Award Sam Turner (Tallowood Boarding Lodge)

College Commitment Award Jessica Horsburgh (Reuben F. Scarf)

Outstanding College Service Lisa Fraser (Fr. L Donnelly)

Caltex Student of the Year Sam Turner (Caltex)

Champion House Shield Oxley (Fr. L. Donnelly)

Year 12 Award Ceremony

Year 12 Graduation Mass

Induction of 2015 College Captains At our Awards ceremony on Thursday we formally inducted our College Captains for 2015.

Congratulations to Captains: Olivia Bentley and Zachary Parnell and Vice-Captains: Eleanor Wright and Jayden Hunter. We look forward to working with these tremendous young adult in their leadership roles next year.

2015 College Captains 2015 Vice Captains

God Bless

Jim Dempsey College Principal

NEWS FROM THE LEADER OF CURRICULUM HSC TEST YOURSELF APP – GET IT FROM THE SOURCE

Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli recently announced availability of a (HSC) Test Yourself App using multiple choice questions from HSC exams. The HSC Test Yourself App’s content comes direct from BOSTES and is based on the most current HSC syllabus for each course.

The HSC Test Yourself App can be downloaded from Google Play or the App Store on Apple’s iTunes. The download will indicate how many questions are available for that subject and the price for the subject pack. The cost ranges between $1.99 to $3.99 a subject.

For more information, contact: Mark Focas Project Manager, e-Syllabus Board of Studies, teaching and Educational Standards NSW mark.focas@bostes.nsw.edu.au (02) 9367 8352

Students are also able to access past papers from the BOSTES site at no cost. For multiple choice questions for each subject follow this link http://www4.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/

YEAR 12 - DATES TO REMEMBER

Monday 13th October HSC begins

Wednesday 5th November HSC concludes

Monday 15th November Year 12 Graduation Dinner @ Port Panthers 6.00pm Students arriving from 5.00pm

Wednesday 17th December HSC results BBQ from 8.00am. Students & Parents welcome

Thursday 18th December ATAR results issued

Olivia Bentley Zachary Parnell Eleanor Wright Jayden Hunter

NEWS FROM OUR LEADER OF CATECHESIS AND EVANGELISATION Year 8 Religious Education Test: Wednesday 8th October Each year the Lismore diocese participates in the Religious Education Test distributed through the Catholic Education Office in Sydney. This is a similar type of test the students from our Catholic feeder schools completed in Year 6. There are fifty multiple choice questions on a variety of topics from the RE syllabus. It does not count towards students yearly report card mark but does provide information to students and staff about the knowledge of Religious Education topics and how teaching and learning strategies can be enhanced. Students have been doing practice question in class and there are also sample questions on the Moodle site. The test will be the first day back next term: Wednesday October 8th. Students are required to have a 2B or B pencil, eraser and a novel to read if they finish early. Students with special needs undertake the test with the same level of assistance that they normally receive in the classroom. “Love in a Shoe Box” Thank you to all our Pastoral Care groups who participated in the Operation Christmas Child project. In our school community, we usually call it Love in a Shoe Box. This is a unique project which brings God’s hope and joy to children living in very challenging and desperate situations in over 100 countries. Some of these children may never have received a gift like this ever before. What a wonderful way to share the spirit of Christmas! Thank you Ignite Nineteen of our students are travelling to the Ignite Conference in Brisbane over the school holidays along with Mr Michael Morson and Miss Hannah O’Brien. There will be over 200 students from across the diocese attending this annual event. It is the largest Catholic Youth conference of its kind in Australia. The conference includes lives bands, guest speakers, workshops, worship and prayer. We wish the group safe travels and hope they will be able to share their experience on their return.

Proclaim Lismore Parents 2014

In the latest edition of the Proclaim Lismore Parents e-bulletin, we ask the question: “What does it look like when parents, teachers and the parish work together to create an environment that fosters collaboration, communication and community?” We take a closer look at parent-teacher partnership in one of our schools: St Joseph's Primary School, Maclean.

Please ensure you register your interest in attending the Proclaim Parent Gatherings 2014 which will be held over six separate days across the Diocese of Lismore in October (numbers are limited).

Proclaim Lismore 2014 is an unprecedented opportunity to join with us as partners in co-designing an even stronger and more effective Catholic schooling for each child.

Please visit the Proclaim Lismore website to find out more: www.proclaimlismore.com.au or subscribe to our monthly e-bulletins by emailing proclaim@lism.catholic.edu.au.

WATCH THE VIDEO http://proclaimlismore.com.au/newsletter/2014-08.php#video

Nora Swain Leader of Catechesis and Evangelisation

YEARS 7, 8 and 9 IMMUNISATION DAY

North Coast Area Health Service is holding an Immunisation Day at St. Joseph’s Regional College on Friday, 10th October 2014. Details as follows:

Year 7 All Students Gardasil (HPV) - Dose 3 plus any catch-up of Boostrix (diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis), Varicella and HPV

Year 9 Boys only: Gardasil (HPV) Dose 3

A record of vaccination will be kept by the Area Health service and a copy will be provided to the vaccinated student for their records.

Please understand that if you do not have your child immunised in the Year (eg. Year 7 - 9) that is offered by North Coast Public Area Health, you can then access this vaccine at a later stage at your General Practitioner. The cost of the vaccine however will not be covered by this program.

Parents/guardians who wish to withdraw their consent for any reason may do so by collecting the form from the College office. Any questions or concerns regarding the vaccinations can be addressed by calling Bernadette Williams at the Public Health Unit on 6620 7503.

Chris Kalchbauer Leader of Administration

PARENT INVITATION TO PROCLAIM LISMORE PARENTS 2014 GATHERINGS

The Lismore Diocese sincerely want parents to be partners in designing a new vision for Catholic schools in the future.

To do this we need to hear your voice during this unique conversation between parents, the Director of Catholic Schools and his Executive Team at the Proclaim Lismore Parents 2014 gatherings.

The gatherings are a series of community forums spanning how we run our schools, what role religion plays, how we can better educate our children and above all, how we can equip our children for a fulfilling life beyond school.

The evening will be held on 14th October at St Joseph’s Primary School and will run from 5.30pm – 6.15pm for a BBQ dinner followed by the community forums from 6.15pm – 9.00pm.

http://proclaimlismore.com.au/proclaim-parent-gatherings-2014

DATA COLLECTION PRIVACY NOTICE

The data is to be used for one or both of the following purposes:

- Formulating national reports consisting of aggregated data on school performance; and

- Assisting government to formulate policies in relation to education matters.

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Any objections received by the school should be notified to the Catholic Schools Office (Attn: Chris

Toohey) by no later than 24th September 2014.

CURRICLUM NEWS

Attention Year 10 students and parents

THE FACTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ‘WRITING RIGHT’

Students will do 12-14 units in the Preliminary Course and 10-12 in the HSC. The only subject that does not require writing tasks is Maths.

English is not the only subject that requires essays.

Practical subjects and science based courses still require written responses. They may not be essays, but they will require STRUCTURED written responses, often extended.

Example - PDHPE has a minimum 12 essays. These are assessment tasks only and this DOES NOT include class tasks, drafts, sample answers. To do well in the HSC, a realistic figure of written responses to be completed would be approximately 80-100. This is for one subject only

75% of HSC exams will be writing 3-4 essays, which include 3-4 pages each.

95% of your tasks will require structured written responses.

Whilst most students choose to drop a course in Year 12, this does not mean written responses/tasks will ‘drop’. On the contrary, they will increase as you prepare responses for your teacher to mark and check.

THE BOTTOM LINE: LEARNING HOW TO PREPARE AND WRITE ‘RIGHT’ IS THE KEY TO ACHIEVING YOUR BEST IN THE HSC.

When: Every MONDAY (From Week 2 Term 4)

Where: GL8

When: Lunch time

What: Learn how to prepare written responses for ALL subjects.

Bring your lunch…lollies provided!

PEN 2 PAPER WRITERS GROUP Pen 2 Paper Writer's Group: Continues to meet Thursday lunch times in GL8. The small group of writers that meet are producing some great examples of micro writing tasks. This Thursday the group has a short recess while Year 8's are on camp. We will reconvene NEXT THURSDAY WEEK 10.

Haven't joined Pen 2 Paper but really want to? Drop in next Thursday lunch in GL8 and join our troupe of Rowlings and Meyers...!

OR join next term for our 4 week writers intensive. All 7-10 students welcome.

Vocab Vultures present week 9 focus word: discombobulate (to throw into a state of confusion) 'The questions in the exam can discombobulate candidates who aren't prepared.' Mrs McKee English Teacher

YEAR 8 NEWS

SCIENCE NEWS

Another opportunity is available for those budding scientists out there in Year 8 and 9, see Mr Bennie if interested for an information booklet or you can enrol online at www.scienceexperience.com.au THE SCIENCE EXPERIENCE

Enjoy 3 days in which you will be introduced to some of the wonders of science and technology

Perform interesting experiments in university laboratories

HEAR leaders in science, technology and engineering

Learn about careers in science and technology

Located at 6 Universities in NSW

Programs are non-selective

Cost is $115 for the 3 day program

Sponsorship is available through Rotary

MUSIC NEWS Battle of the Bands 2014

Thanks to the initiative of our student leaders, working with the student leaders from other schools in the area, St Joseph's Regional were excited to host the first inter-school Battle of the Bands last Friday night.

With St Columba Anglican School, MacKillop Senior College and Camden Haven High School up against The Regional, the musical battle was intense with extreme talent displayed by every act of the night. Each school presented two bands, who each performed two songs judged by a panel of representative staff from each school. Everyone was wowed by the music and a huge congratulations goes to the winners:

First Place: Bowley and the Boys (St Joseph's Regional College)

Second Place: The Corbetts (MacKillop Senior College)

Third Place: equal place 2x2 (Camden Haven High School) and Stage Band (St Columba Anglican School)

Finally, my sincerest thanks to the students who made this happen and to the staff who supported and present on the night: supervising, manning the gates, cooking the BBQ and managing the music. A special thank you to Mrs Leanne Johnson and team for their musical know-how and time; without which we could not have had such a successful night - thank you again.

Mr Daniel O'Mullane, Organiser HSC Music Congratulations! Last week Year 12 music students completed their practical component of the HSC exam. All the students were happy with their performances and enjoyed the experience.

Thankyou to all the accompanists who supported these students throughout this course as a well as for the exam, including Alex Small, Mark Spence, Jacob Corbet, Eamonn Shannon, Ian Castle, Chris Trotman, Annette Bridson, Alana Thompson, Kerry Jones, and Sharon Green with the members of our school Jazz band. Special thanks also to Mrs Avery, James Dick, Mrs Pares, Mrs Stace, and the students' tutors Ms Denise Begnall and Mrs Kaylene Noble.

Well done Year 12 Music! Leanne Johnson, Music Teacher

LOST PROPERTY

Students who have lost items are required to log the details on the College “Moodle” web page. Mrs Carol Avery coordinates our lost property and will endeavour to get items back to students as soon as possible.

Please ensure all uniform items are clearly labelled with name and PC class, especially hats.

FOUND- A retainer was handed into the office, please see Mrs Avery if you think this belongs to you.

Currently we have a large amount of unclaimed lost property. There is also a number of unnamed jumpers, joggers, hats and sports shirts. Students and parents are encouraged to

see Mrs Avery or phone the College if you recognise any of the below items.

SECONDHAND UNIFORM SHOP

Students who have borrowed uniform items are asked to wash and return to the College office by Friday, 12th September. Any items not returned will be billed to your College account.

MATHS VAULT Bertha has 6 daughters and no sons. Some of her daughters have 6 daughters, and the rest have none. Bertha has a total of 30 daughters and granddaughters, and no great-granddaughters. How many of Bertha's daughters and grand-daughters have no children?

Last Week’s Answer: 72πcm² Mr Bruce Smith Maths Teacher

St Joseph’s Regional College Second-hand Uniform Shop

Mrs Carol Avery is available to assist you with second-hand uniform purchases on:

Tuesday from 2.45pm – 3.45pm

Please go to the College office where our friendly office ladies will direct you to Carol.

LIBRARY Term 3 “Black and White” Photo Competition. This week, we presented the winner and runners-up in our “Black and White” Photo Competition with their awards. Congratulations to the following students who were the best of a very large, enthusiastic and talented group of entrants in this competition.

Term 4 Competition: This will be something completely different! Go to this website to explore…. https://www.smore.com/fgegx-green-sock. Looking forward to some amazing entries next term.

Year 12 Students in Year 12 have been given a list of their current loans (Library and textbooks), and they have been made aware that these must be returned, or paid for if lost, by the end of their last HSC examination. Sign-out Procedure If a student departs the College, they must collect a sign-out sheet from the College office. One requirement of every student is that they return all textbooks and Library books to the Library, and it is the student’s responsibility to check classroom cupboards, not the teachers, or Library staff. Many thanks to all those who complete this requirement promptly. Like us on FaceBook – St Joseph’s Regional College Library. Follow us on Twitter – @sjrcexchange Karen Bale Teacher Librarian

CAREERS

Wirl Career- We have subscribed to a new career exploration tool, Wirl Career. To access a careers quiz to identify possible occupations of interest matching your personality, interests and skills and also acts as a starting point for investigation in to future career options. Go to www.wirl.com.au and login using the following detail:

Login: stjosephrc Password: giant28

Career Interviews- Students can make appointments to see Mrs Tinsey in the Study Centre or Mrs Bale in the Library. Personal Career Emails- Parents of Years 10, 11 and 12 will be included in our regular weekly Careers newsletter which are emailed out. Please make sure you register your preferred email address as a point of contact with the College office if you haven’t already done so.

Regional Careers Website- The Careers website at www.SJRCPortcareers.com offers up-to-date information for parents and students in all year groups.

Moodle – Careers - Always updated with important documents for work experience and university information. Parents can access this information via their child’s login.

Southern Cross University Senior Schools’ Day

The Senior Schools Day will be held on 21st October and is a very valuable opportunity for Year 11 students to experience life on a small regional university campus. Students will be able to gain knowledge in sourcing generic University application information, affordability matters, pathways to University study and specific subject and course information. Students need to return permission slips as soon as possible to secure their place.

Mrs Karen Bale & Mrs Leanne Tinsey, Leaders of Careers and University Transition

HOMEWORK HUB

The Library is a great place for students to complete class work and assessment tasks. All Library resources are available for use during this time. On Tuesdays, Mrs Rosenbaum, our Leader of Mathematics, is available to assist you with mathematical problems.

The hours are: Monday and Wednesday 3.15pm - 4.30pm Tuesday and Thursday 3.15pm - 5.00pm Friday 3.15pm - 4.00pm

The Homework Hub is for people who are "getting things done".

Just a reminder that the homework hub is only for homework or study. The homework hub is not a place for students to socialise, wait for buses or play with iPads. Students not involved in productive school work will be asked to leave the homework hub.

Mr Ian Lutton Leader of Curriculum

CANTEEN NEWS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- The College canteen is in need of some extra help. If you would like to help on any day during the week between 9.30am-1.30pm (or even just a couple of hours in the middle of the day) please phone Mrs Jo Farthing at the College Canteen on 5525 4100.

Term 4, Week 1 Monday Public Holiday Tuesday Staff Development Day Wednesday Amanda Whillock and Louise Stewart Thursday Help Please Friday Pat Shirt

ATTENDANCE REMINDER

PARENTS / GUARDIANS EXPLANATION FOR PUPIL’S ABSENCE

PUPIL’S NAME _______________________________________Year__________ PC ________

DATE(S) OF ABSENCE _________________________________________________________

REASON FOR ABSENCE ________________________________________________________

PARENT / GUARDIAN SIGNATURE ________________________________ DATE __________

*Failure to have an absence explained within 7 days of returning to school MUST, BY LAW, be recorded and reported as UNEXPLAINED ABSENCE.

Dates to Remember: 30th September - On-time closing for UAC application - On-time closing for SRS applications

COMMUNITY NEWS

PARENT TALKS

Paul Dillon from Drug and Alcohol Research and Training, Australia is the keynote speaker at the RRISK Seminars at Panthers Club, Port Macquarie on Thursday 6th November at 4.00pm – 6.00pm.

The parent session is offered free of charge in the five localities that the RRISK Seminars are running.

Paul provides the latest drug and alcohol research and information of interest to parents and anyone who work with adolescents.

INDIGENOUS SURFING PROGRAMS DATE: Saturday 20th September, 2014for

ages 6yrs – 17yrs. Be at Flynns Beach, Port Macquarie at 9.00am for a 9.30am start. For further information follow the link \\Pmreg-nw1\apps\common\clerical\newsletters\2014\Term 3\PMSS - Participant Waiver Form.pdfto complete a Port Macquarie Surf School Waiver form and return in and envelope with $10 to: 46 Pacific Drive, PORT MACQUARIE NSW 2444 by Wednesday 17th September

FUTSAL- MID NORTH COAST OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINICS on 1st & 2nd October in 2 sessions: Morning: 9.00am to 12noon and/or Afternoon: 1.00pm – 4.00pm. Cost is $40 up to 12 years and $50 for 13 years plus, per session.

For further information contact Alison Fazzolari 0412 191923, email: alison@midcoastfutsal.com or visit the website www.midcoastfutsal.com

PORT MACQUARIE JUNIOR CRICKET Information and Registration Session are being held on: Thursday 18th September from 4pm - 6pm and Saturday 20th September from 10am - 1pm at SportsPower, Gordon Street, Port Macquarie. Alternatively, if you would prefer to register online this can be easily done via the PMJCC website http://www.portmacquariejcc.nsw.cricket.com.au/ or for further information email: portcricket@gmail.com WAUCHOPE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE is holding a Fun & Fitness – Try a sport Day on 25th September at Bain Park from 9.00am to 1.00pm, There will be a variety of sporting groups doing activities for kids. Volunteers are wanted, if you are interested contact Melissa at Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre 6586 4055 – Monday – Thursday 8.30am to 2.30pm or leave a message

Free Table Tennis during the Holidays. On Monday 29th September between 11am and 3pm located at First Floor, Bourne House, 10-12 Short Street, Port Macquarie. We are offering you the opportunity to have a go free of charge and with all equipment provided. Come and test your skills on our two robots and receive hints from our

coaches. For further information contact Elvie Hughes Ph: 0419 995259 to book. Please note there is wheelchair access via the lift.

Port Macquarie Surf Life Saving Club will hold nipper registration days and proficiency swims for the upcoming surf season.

Registration and pool proficiency swims: Port Macquarie Olympic Pool (Normal pool entry costs apply) on Saturday, 20th September at Noon to 4pm

Ocean proficiency swims: Flynns Beach on Sunday, 21st September at 9:30am sharp

To register and pay on-line before the day visit: www.lifesavingonline.com.au Cost $55 per child (plus $55 for one adult) Enquiries to: nippers@pmslsc.com.au

Term 4 Week 1 Fri 10th Oct Northern NSWCCC Cricket Trials entry - closing date

Week 2 Mon 13th Oct T20 7/8 & 9/10 Boys - Port Macquarie (ARy) Fri 17th Oct Diocesan Volleyball Carnival - Coffs Harbour (CGo) Fri 17th Oct Diocesan Gymnastics - Coffs Harbour (DW)

Week 3 Thur 23rd Oct Diocesan Surfing - Cabarita (DK)

Week 4 Mon 27th Oct Northern NSWCCC Cricket Trials - Coffs Harbour Thur 30th Oct Diocesan Softball - Lismore (TBA)

Week 5 Tues 4th Nov Diocesan Tennis - Ballina (FJ)

Week 7 Thur 20th Nov Diocesan SLS - Byron Bay (DB) Fri 21st Nov Diocesan Golf - Grafton (MC) (date not secure yet)

Coast to Country Rugby Union

On Tuesday, 16th September the SJRC under 16s Rugby Union team travelled to Forster to participate in the NSW Coast to Country Rugby Union finals. This competition consisted of the top two schools in each region of NSW outside of Sydney. Throughout the day, 89 games were played within 3 divisions, including under 14s and 16s boys as well as an under 16s girls competition. The SJRC boys came up against St Pius Adamstown, Terrigal High School, St Johns Woodlawn and Macksville High School. Despite some strong defensive efforts and well-structured attack through our backline, the boys did not make it through to the finals. The highlight of the day came off the back of a full team effort which started with a 14 man line-out on the oppositions try line. This was taken early and the defence had little response when this developed into a 14 man rolling maul which bulldozed its way over the line for Fynn Marshall to score. Over our 4 games our MVP's were Vincent Behan and Ben Schneider.

Team List; Kaes Besseling, Tate Rissel, Cale Harrison, Dylan Wilkins, Samuel Gleeson, Kyle Blanch Connor Tamblyn, Jack Steinmetz, Sam Woods, Lewis McKechnie, Vincent Behan, Gus McPhail, Fynn Marshall, Blake Wells Nathan Cameron, Jamie Williams, Mackye Shore, Caleb Smith and Ben Schneider

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LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM THE REGIONAL VISIT

http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/sport/sport

TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM

THE REGIONAL VISIT http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/sport/sport