COLLEGE NEWS
WELCOME TO THE COLLEGE
On Monday, August 27 we welcomed Sam De Luca to the College, who joins the Wellbeing Team as our full time Mental Health Clinician.
Sam has more than 20 years’ experience in Wellbeing and Mental Health roles including; Refugee Torture and Trauma Counselor, Child Protection Officer and Family Relationship Mediator.
Sam obtained his Bachelor of Psychology in 1997 from La Trobe University and his Graduate Certificate of Social Science in Family Violence in 2015 from Swinburne University. Sam has implemented and facilitated some very successful programs in Sunraysia including Home Haven Safe, Men’s Stuff Group and the Garden to Kitchen program for refugees. Most recently Sam has divided his time between the roles of Men’s Behaviour Change Program Facilitator at Sunraysia Community Health Service and Student Wellbeing Coordinator at La Trobe University. Please make Sam feel welcome.
VCE PREPARATION CONCERT - SEPTEMBER 4 - PLEASE JOIN US
Please join us for the VCE Exam Preparation Concert on Tuesday September 4 at 7:30 in the Mercy Theatre.
RSVP to Reception on 03 5018 8000 or email Sophie Cook by September 3 if you wish to attend.
HARVEST MAGAZINE
The latest edition of Harvest is full of great stories about staff and students around our great College. You can view it on our website.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY PRAYER
God our Father, we pray for all fathers who share their life, energy and resources in caring for their family.
Let us express our appreciation every day through simple tasks: saying ‘thank you’, helping with the chores, offering a cuppa when there is time for a chat and a joke.
Give us the wisdom to share our stories, joys and anxieties with our Dad.
Let us continue to include him in our daily lives regardless of how busy we may be.
We make our prayer through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.
Amen
Mr Philip Opie
Religious Education Learning Area Leader
REBEL COMMUNITY KICKBACKS
Along with supporting St Joseph's College and the Tiwi College Partnership Program, Rebel Sport also offers the St Joseph's College community a chance to support the Health and PE Department.
You might have recently seen Mr Fleming in the community newsletter with a variety of sporting goods purchased from Rebel. These items were actually paid for with the funds earned through the Rebel Community Kickbacks initiative.
If you aren’t aware Rebel Sport members can nominate a community club or organisation to link with their membership. If you choose to link to St Joseph’s College to your membership - 5% of any purchase is added to the St Joseph's College Health and PE Department Kickback account.
Thanks to the College community as this year we’ve been able to purchase new sports equipment available for students to borrow at lunchtime (Coles Sport for Schools) and now, a range of new equipment to assist with the Pedal Prix program (Rebel Community Kickbacks).
Mr Tim Hassell
Health and PE Learning Area Leader
DEALING WITH GRIEF AND LOSS
There are many ways people deal with grief and loss, for some strategies that may help please read more here.
COLLEGE BALL - SEPTEMBER 14
All Years 9 to 11 students are invited to attend the 60th Annual St Joseph’s College Ball on the evening of Friday September 14, 2018 at the Mercy Campus Stadium.
DRESS CODE
Formal attire will be strictly enforced (Boys - smart pants, shirt with collar, tie and jacket (optional), Girls – modest evening wear). Casual/sport footwear is not acceptable.
TICKETS
Tickets will go on sale on Monday September 4 - $15.00 per student and $25.00 for family tickets (two or more siblings). Tickets will be available from the office at recess and lunchtimes and before and after school until 3.45pm.
TO SHARE
All students are asked to bring a plate of supper that will be shared on the night (Boys - savory, Girls – sweets). Bottled water will be sold on the night and there will also be free iced-water available for all students.
ENTRY
Entry will be from the Aero ovals side of the venue, via the Riverside Trade training entrance doors. Doors will open from 7.15pm, the Ball starts at 7.30pm and finishes at 10.30pm. Doors will close by 8.00pm sharp and there will be no late entry granted to students. We ask that parents make arrangements to pick up students from 10.30pm.
DROP OFF/PICK UP
We advise that in the interest of safety and traffic management, entry to the Mercy Campus will be from the Eleventh Street entry gate only, with one-way traffic movement around the Mercy Campus site with the exit being on Riverside Avenue.
We encourage all students to attend with a positive attitude and to expect the unexpected. A memorable, fun night of dancing is guaranteed!
The College Ball is a formal style dance; as such, certain standards of dress and behaviour are expected. This is an alcohol and drug free event, any students suspected of being under the influence will be set aside and parents will be contacted as required. Security personnel will be employed on the night to assist staff with supervision.
Miss Andy Higgins
College Engagement Officer
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE NOW OPEN FOR YEAR 11 STUDENTS IN 2019
The St Joseph's College Year 11 Scholarships for 2019 are now open. Please read the letter attached which includes the criteria and complete the application form by October 1 and return to Ms Files-Burke
EXCURSIONS
MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 3
- PED082L - P2-P3: Sacred Heart Tennis Courts
VET BUSINESS - P4-P5: MADEC
PEDOEOD - P4-P5: Kings Billabong
PED082C - P6-P7: Sacred Heart Tennis Courts
Year 8 Pedal Prix Training - P7: Austlink
Tiwi Partnerships Program
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 4
- PED072Y - P5-P5: Jaycee Park
- PEDST0B - P6-P7: Mildura Waves
- Tiwi Partnerships Program
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 5
- DAN100A - P2-P3: Barre Collective
- PEDOE0C - P3-P3: Speedway and Merbein Lookout
- MWS082B - P4-P5: SMECC
- MWS0B2A - P4-P5: Jack and Jill
- MWS082C - P6-P7: Inland Botanic Gardens
- MWS082D - P6-P7: Goodstart Early Learning
- Tiwi Partnerships Program
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 6
- PEDST0C - P6-P7: Mildura Waves
- PEDOE0D -P6-P7: Speedway and Merbein Lookout
- PEDSE0B - P6-P7: House of Golf
- Tiwi Partnerships Program
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 7
- PEDSK0C - P4-P5: Kings Billabong
- HPV Night Session - Mildura Kart Club