COLLEGE NEWS
IMPORTANT DATES
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STRATEGIC PLANNING
Last week, the Catholic Diocese of Ballarat held strategic planning consultation workshops the central zone. Although attendance was lower than expected, we appreciated the chance to engage with the community to hear their thoughts on the needs of the education community as we move towards 2024. We thank St Patrick’s College Community and St Alipius School Community for their hospitality in hosting the events.
The next round of workshops will focus on communities in the northern zone of Mildura and Swan Hill. The workshops are on 27 and 28 August at 4:30pm and 7:00pm each day. For full details, please see the attached flyer.
There may be further opportunities for school communities to take part in more workshops. If you are interested, please contact the Catholic Diocese of Ballarat directly.
DUTY OF CARE - EXTERNAL BENCHES ON ELEVENTH STREET
We prioritise student safety above all else and are constantly our campuses and facilities to make sure they remain safe for all students, families and staff. In a recent self-audit, we found that the positioning of the benches outside the College on Eleventh St posed a potential safety risk, so students are no longer permitted to gather there. When students arrive on campus, the duty teacher will direct them to the oval instead. Students may sit on the oval benches in the morning, at recess and lunchtime. Please refrain from using your mobile phone at all times in accordance with St Joseph’s student mobile phone policy.
In addition, if students enter College grounds and wish to leave, they MUST sign out at the Student Office. Students cannot leave the College without signing out. If we cannot locate a student, we may have to contact parents and possibly even the police. Do the right thing and stay safe at school.
Ms Courtney Hug
Director of Students
NATIONALLY CONSISTENT COLLECTION OF DATA (NCCD)
As some parents/guardians may well be aware, the way students with additional learning needs are additionally funded is through the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data for students with disabilities (NCCD SWD).
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NCCD Information Sheet:
Mrs Melanie Saleta
Learning Enhancement Leader
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
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TRADE TRAINING CENTRE WORKSHOPS
On Friday June 7, the Riverside Trade Training Centre and the Deakin Trade Training Centre will be offering workshops for students in Years 9 and 10. These workshops are designed for students to see first-hand (and have a hands-on) experience in the VET courses offered and held at both Trade Training Centres. Lunch and transport will be provided on the day and there is no cost to participants.
Please contact the College VET Coordinator Ms Adele Kennedy via email or by phone on 5018 8000 for more information or for an enrolment form. Forms must be returned by Thursday May 30 as limited places are available.
Mrs Adele Kennedy
TTC and VET Coordinator
MILDURA AQUATIC FACILITIES - FREE PASSES
Mildura Aquatic Facilities have presented to all Year 10 students last week and have offered FREE passes (40 visits) to the Mildura Aquatic Facilities Complex (Mildura Waves). The representatives from Mildura Aquatic Facilities have issued a permission form to those students who wish to take up the free pass offer.
Permission slips are due Friday May 31 to the College. If you have any queries in regards to the passes, please contact Mildura Aquatic Facilities on (03)5018 7500.
Dr Tony Finn
Deputy Principal Community
MELBOURNE CAREERS EXPO
Seven staff and 68 VCE and VCAL students attended the 2019 VCE and Careers Expo in Melbourne from Friday May 3 to Sunday May 5.
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Ms Debbie Bell
Careers Practitioner
SEEDS OF JUSTICE 2019
On Wednesday May 22, six students from Years 9 and 10 travelled to Melbourne for the Seeds of Justice conference, held on Thursday May 23 and Friday May 24. The theme for this conference was ‘What is happening to our Common Home?’
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Frances Strubelj
Year 9 Student
NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORY TIME
Mrs Miller's Year 7 Literacy Support class participated in the National Simultaneous Story Time on Wednesday May 22. The students were among 1,085,587 participants who shared a reading of Alpacas with Maracas by Matt Cosgrove. Each participant received a certificate and joined in the discussion about different styles of story time and language styles.
Mrs Louise Higgins
Library Assistant
SUNITAFE FARM ACTIVITY FOR YEAR 10 PHYSCHEM STUDENTS
Wednesday May 15 marked the start of a collaboration between St Joseph’s College and SuniTAFE Mildura, with a series of visits by the two classes of Year 10 Physchem students to the SuniTAFE Farm at Cardross.
The students have started a series of visits to the farm to complete soil testing for various commercial crops grown in our region and to gain an understanding of the various factors which impact plant growth and crop yield.
Mr Robin Russell
Teacher; Mathematics, Chemistry, Science
VOLUNTEER LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Do you have a passion for books, information management?
Expressions of interest are being sought for a Volunteer Library Assistant. Hours and duties will be varied and a Working with Children Check is required. Please contact Ms Libby Fethers at the College if you would like further information.