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IMPORTANT DATES
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OUR DIOCESAN COMMUNITY
Below is the July 2022 edition of 'Our Diocesan Community' link
FOOD AND DRINK STALL - ATHLETICS DAY
The Mercy Action Group will sell food and drinks at the Athletics Carnival on Tuesday August 16.
Payment by cash is preferred to allow quick service however, EFTPOS will be available.
Prices:
$1.00 - Steamed Dim Sims
$2.50 - Sausage in bread
$5.00 - Hamburgers/Vegie Burgers
$7.00 - Chicken Burger
$8.00 - Steak Burger
$2.50 to $4.00 - Cold Drinks
$2.00 to $4.00 - Packets of Chips
50c to $3.00 - Confectionery
$1.00 to $2.00 - Ice Creams/Zooper Doopers
Miss Paula Cox
Director of Catholic Identity
BARISTA BIKE - ATHLETICS DAY
VCAL Students will brew plenty of tasty Barista Bike beverages at the Athletics Carnival. Please bring cash for these hot and cold cuppas. (No EFTPOS.)
HOT DRINKS - $3.00
Coffee
Hot Chocolate
Vanilla Chai
ICED DRINKS - $5.00
Served with ice, ice-cream, and cream
Coffee
Caramel
Strawberry
Vanilla
SAVE THE DATE
62ND ANNUAL ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE BALL
All Year 9 to 12 students are invited to attend the 62nd Annual St Joseph’s College Ball on the evening of Friday September 9, 2022.
The ball will be held at the St Joseph’s College Stadium. Entry doors will open from 7:15pm. The Ball commences at 7:30pm and concludes at 10:30pm. Doors will close by 8:00pm sharp, and no late entry will be granted to students. We ask that parents collect students from 10:30pm.
In the interest of safety and traffic management, entry to the Mercy Campus will only be from the Eleventh Street entry gate, with one-way traffic movement. The exit will be on Riverside Avenue.
The College Ball is a formal style dance; as such, certain standards of dress are expected. College expectations of behaviour and conduct are expected on the night. This is an alcohol- and drug-free event. Any students suspected of being under the influence will be removed, and parents will be contacted. Security personnel will be employed on the night to assist staff with supervision.
Students are advised to take particular note of the following:
- FORMAL ATTIRE will be strictly enforced. Boys – smart pants, shirt with collar, tie and jacket (optional). Girls – modest evening wear.
- Wearing casual/sports footwear is not acceptable.
- Supper will be provided on the night as part of the ticket cost.
- Bottled water will be sold, and iced water will also be available.
Tickets will go on sale in mid-August for $20.00 per student and $35.00 for family tickets (two or more siblings). Tickets will be available from reception at recess and lunch and before and after school until 3:45pm.
All students are encouraged to attend with a positive attitude and to expect the unexpected. A memorable, fun night of dancing is guaranteed!
Miss Andy Higgins
Community Engagement Officer
VO GEOGRAPHY VIRTUAL REALITY
In VO Geography this semester, we are learning about the biomes of the world. We investigated a number of different biomes through virtual reality in class. The students were transported to a biome and had to explain what they could see and hear. We travelled to tropical rainforests, desserts, tundras, the savannah, and deciduous and boreal forests without leaving the classroom! The students then had to infer threats to each biomes and how these can be reduced. Virtual reality is very engaging!
Mrs Michelle Winderlich
Geography, Humanities Teacher