COLLEGE NEWS
IMPORTANT DATES
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PORTRAIT PHOTO DAY
The College Portrait Photo Day will be held on Tuesday May 21. Students have received their personalised order/payment envelope in Homeroom. Students are to bring their envelope with them on the day and are required to wear full winter uniform.
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PRINCIPAL'S AWARDS - TERM 1
Congratulations to our Term 1 Principal's Award recipients. Well done on your outstanding efforts and contributions to the College.
Elijah Cummins - Year 7
Lily Bruhn - Year 8
Joshua Zudetich - Year 9
Julia Herrick - Year 10
Jack Helms - Year 11
Helena Powell - Year 12
PROJECT COMPASSION
Project Compassion is Caritas Australia's annual Lenten fundraising and awareness-raising appeal. Millions of Australians come together in solidarity with the world's poor to help end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity.
The generosity of students and staff allows the College to support Project Compassion to continue to empower communities with hope and help those in great need to shape a better future for themselves, their families and their communities.
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Miss Paula Cox
Director of Catholic Identity
ANZAC DAY
St Joseph’s College and the Mildura Returned Services League (RSL) continued our close relationship throughout the ANZAC Day commemorative services on April 25.
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Dr Tony Finn
Deputy Principal, Community
ST JOSEPH THE WORKER MASS
St Joseph the Worker Mass recognises the works and efforts of St Joseph as a father and as a worker. St Joseph the Worker Mass is not only about St Joseph but it is also about celebrating the importance of work to the whole person.
Many thanks to Fr James for the eucharist and the many talented performers who emphasised the message through song. A special thanks to Miss Paula Cox, Director of Catholic Identity for preparing the mass and readings and Mr Mark Avery, Xavier House Leader and Xavier students for assisting.
LEARNING ENHANCEMENT NEWS
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Mrs Melanie Saleta
Learning Enhancement Leader
ART TRIP
RICHMOND FOOTBALL CLUB VISIT
Students had the opportunity discuss some very informative topics with two Richmond Football Club players on Friday April 26. Nick Vlastiun and Sydney Stack held the stage for period 6 and 7 and openly answered an array of questions from students. The College would like to thank Trevor Ryan (AFL Country Representative) and the players for making time to visit the College.
Mr John Fleming
Sports Coordinator
YEAR 9 DISCOVERY PROGRAM
The Year 9 Discovery Program will take place on Tuesday May 7 and Wednesday May 8, with students participating in a range of activities aimed at having students think about their personal development including social thinking and physical wellbeing.
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Ms Courtney Hug
Director of Students
NAPLAN - YEAR 7 AND 9
NAPLAN will take place for Year 7 and 9 students on Tuesday May 14, Wednesday May 15 and Thursday May 16, 2019. NAPLAN tests assess student knowledge and skills in Writing, Reading, Language Conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy.
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Mr Emmet Brown
Director of Learning and Teaching
SCOLIOSIS IN SCHOOLGIRLS
Mrs Louise Clohesy
School Nurse
THE MALLEE MISSILE
The Human-Powered Vehicle Program has grown with the arrival of our second vehicle, the Mallee Missile. It will debut on May 5 at Loxton, the first of many exciting and dynamic racing events this year.
Mr John Flemming
Sports Coordinator
BASKETBALL COURT ART
Thank you to Mrs Collins and the Semester 2, 2018 VO Art students who completed two murals for the Enright basketball courts.
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Mr John Flemming
Sports Coordinator
LMR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
St Joseph’s College finished 3rd overall in the LMR Swim Shield following some very strong opposition from Echuca & Girton College.
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Mr John Flemming
Sports Coordinator
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
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ASSISTANCE REQUIRED - NETBALL
The College is seeking assistance from parents/guardians to help coach and/or umpire Inter School Netball on Friday June 3.
If you are able to assist in any way with coaching, umpiring or supervision, please contact Mr John Fleming by email.
Mr John Fleming
Sports Coordinator
BASEBALL SUCCESS
St Joseph's College students Lindsay Barbary and Cody Morrish have qualified for the National Senior League Baseball Championship in Lismore NSW on May 18 to 24. This is a wonderful opportunity for Lindsay and Cody and recognition of their dedication and commitment to Baseball and to fulfilling their potential in the sport.
To take part in this championships, the boys require a significant financial outlay involving thousands of dollars. The boys and their families need support and any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Donations can be made directly by contacting Lindsay or Cody or by leaving a donation at the College Reception. Individual or corporate sponsorship would be wonderful to help these two deserving young men.
CHINA EXCHANGE 2019 - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
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Dr Tony Finn
Deputy Principal, Community