COLLEGE NEWS

IMPORTANT DATES

Read upcoming important dates here. 

THE SANTOS SCIENCE EXPERIENCE

The Santos Science Experience is a nationwide STEM outreach program for Years 9 and 10 students. The aim of the three-day hands-on science activities program is to inform students of the importance of science and technology while stimulating and heightening their interests in a wide range of science disciplines and career opportunities. It also encourages further studies in sciences, while at the same time giving them a 'taste' of university/tertiary life. The following programs are offered in Victoria in 2022:

• Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre, Queenscliff - 11 April 2022
• University of Melbourne, Parkville - 11-13 April 2022
• Federation University, Ballarat - 27-29 June 2022
• RMIT University, Melbourne - 28-30 June 2022
• Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn - 6-9 July 2022
• KIOSC, Wantirna - 18-20 July 2022
• Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre, Queenscliff - 27 September 2022
• Federation University, Gippsland - 20-22 September 2022
• Federation University, Berwick - 20-22 September 2022
• University of Melbourne, Dookie - 30 November - 2 December 2022

There is no selection process, and students can enrol online at www.scienceexperience.com.au or post the registration form to PO Box 158, Monbulk, Vic 3793. The cost is $190 per student for the three day program and $65 per student for the one day (at Queenscliff). Some sponsored places may be available through Rotary or the National office.

Further information can be obtained by calling (03) 9756 7534 or emailing admin@scienceexperience.com.au

Ms Rupa Oberoi

Science Learning Area Facilitator

SCHOOL DENTAL INITIATIVE

The Dental Health Van will be visiting the college on Tuesday July 12. Consent forms have been handed to students via homerooms. Spare forms are available at the student office at the Enright and Mercy campus if needed. 

The School Dental Initiative provides eligible students from all year levels: a full complete dental examination, diagnostic x-ray, remineralisation of teeth and fissure seals if required. This service is bulk billed by the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule. Therefore no out of pocket costs are associated.

If you wish for your child to participate in the initiative, please complete the consent form fully, and return it to the homeroom teacher or student office by Friday May 6. 

Please note that this is an "opt-in" service.  All forms must be in physical form, not via email.

If you have any queries, please email me at firstaid@sjcmda.vic.edu.au.

Mrs Louise Clohesy

College Nurse

COLLEGE SWIMMING CARNIVAL

The swimming program for 2022 commenced with the St Joseph’s College Swimming Carnival held at Mildura Waves on Tuesday February 22. It was great to see sport back on the calendar and a fantastic turnout of our students for a day of competition and fun.

SSVS INTERSCHOOL RESULTS 

Everyone made a fantastic effort, with nine relay teams qualifying for LMR Swan Hill.

LMR REGIONAL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS 

St Joseph’s College won the overall school shield by 50 points. All swimmers came home with a medal, and this was our best result ever. Thank you to Joshua Barlia, Jackie Gorman and Heath McClaer for assisting on the day.

 The above swimmers will be participating in the State Championships at the Melbourne Aquatic Centre on April 28.

Mr John Fleming

Sports Coordinator