COLLEGE NEWS
CHINA STUDENT EXCHANGE
St Joseph's College will be entering into a student exchange program for our students to visit a secondary school in China late in Term 3 and the holidays.
This is a wonderful opportunity for students in Years 9, 10 and 11 to visit China to experience the Chinese lifestyle and education system. Students will meet other students, stay with a Chinese family and attend a high ranking regional college. Students will also have the opportunity to visit famous Chinese cultural sites.
China is a major economic partner for Australia and this region for our exports and businesses. This will provide insights into the Chinese way of life and greatly improve the cultural awareness of our students.
Please contact Dr Tony Finn for more information or to express an interest in attending this trip.
NAPLAN
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) 2018 for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students will be held on Tuesday May 15, Wednesday May 16 and Thursday May 17.
LOOKING FORWARD - YEARS 11 AND 12
We are pleased to invite students, parents and staff for thoughts and input as we consider some exciting opportunities ahead for St Joseph’s College VCE and our wider Year 11 and 12 curriculum.
St Joseph’s has built a reputation as a school of choice and excellence, not only in terms of educational outcomes, but in the quality of the students we shape – qualities abundantly demonstrated each year in our Year 11 and 12 student cohort.
Please read the attached letter for further information.
MOTHER'S DAY BREAKFAST INVITATION
Students and Staff are warmly invited to bring their Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunties and special people to the St Joseph's College annual Mother's Day Breakfast.
We are delighted to announce that our guest speakers for the Mother's Day Breakfast are Superintendent of Police - Western Region, Rebecca Olsen along with Louise James who is a McGrath Special Breast Care Nurse - we can't wait to hear their stories.
Please RSVP here if you wish to attend - get in quick as this is always a popular event.
LUNCH ORDER REWARDS
Don't forget to get your lunch orders in early - every lunch order goes into the draw to WIN morning tea for your house at the end of the term.
CALL FOR DEBATORS
St Joseph's College is seeking two interested students to undertake the role of debating Captains. Everyone interested is encouraged to apply!
Application process:
Applicants should submit a written application which addresses the role and selection criteria to Ms Cappola by 2pm, Wednesday April 25.
DRAMA CLUB AND EISTEDDFOD
This term we will be working on Eisteddfod items and Improvisation. This will occur on Thursdays. Students doing a solo will work on the on Mondays at the Enright Campus and Fridays at the Mercy Campus during lunch time.
We are also continuing with Drama Club Wednesday lunchtimes at the Mercy Campus for those who can make it.
STUDENT TOUR GUIDE - WINNERS
To show our appreciation of the Student Tour guides on Open Evening we put you all in the draw to win one of six Mildura City Heart vouchers. Congratulations to Saffron Virgona, Gabrielle Bromley, Iman Westhead, Ella Beard, Emily Cheek and John-Paul France.
Please collect your prizes from Student Office.
TERM 2 BRINGS WITH IT WINTER UNIFORMS
Thank you for your ongoing support in ensuring your children are in full winter uniform at St Joseph’s College. I thank parents who have forwarded positive correspondence regarding the new direction of the College.
As you know, supply issues beyond our control hampered the availability of the arrival of some blazers. To counter this, relevant students were issued with laminated passes.
We have been advised blazers will arrive in the first week of May. Students who were issued with laminated passes will be able to use these until this date. To ensure consistency, our uniform policy will be followed as normal.
The positive responses from students has also been overwhelming, and we look forward to your continued support.
Mrs Courtney Hug
Director of Students
EXCHANGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION IS SEEKING YEAR 10 AND 11 STUDENTS
The Australian Human Rights Commission warmly invites the Year 10 and Year 11 students of your school to submit entries in the Race Discrimination Commissioner’s Student Prize this year. For more information CLICK HERE
COMBINED SCHOOLS MASS - CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK
