NATIONAL RIDE TO SCHOOL DAY

With our greatest number of participants of National Ride to School Day (Friday 25 March) to date, I am thrilled to announce the registration of 70 participants across both campuses; including 66 students and four staff riders. I would like to congratulate and thank all participants for showcasing their support of National Ride to School Day. A special mention to brothers; Jordan and Kodi F, for riding the longest distance of 10 kilometres to school. In addition, I would like to thank all involved in the registration process; students Benjamin F, Lachlan S & Callum W and staff members; Mrs Selina Bruce, Mr Ben McDowall, Mrs Mary Malone and Mr John Schlank.

"TAKE 3" FILMING COMPETITION WINNERS

For the past several years the “Take 3” Filming Competition has been run in support of the “Take 3” initiative, as a means to help raise student awareness of the impact of waste entering waterways and oceans and to evoke a cultural shift toward all members taking ownership of the responsibility to become stewards for the environment. Whilst the number of competition entries were lower this year, I would like to thank our 2022 entrants, for their enthusiasm and dedication to support this important cause and raise awareness of the critical need for action regarding climate change.

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the competition as outlined below;

Take 3 Competition

Entrant

Prize

First

Hamish F (8J)

$100 JB HiFi voucher

Second

Brock W (8J)

$50 JB HiFi voucher

The link to the winning entry may be found below:

Hamish F - Take 3 for the Sea

https://www.canva.com/design/DAE8byv7soo/wVwVF6E40iWku1AExdL1Pw/watch?utm_content=DAE8byv7soo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Community Notices

As we approach the holidays, many of us anticipate conducting “Clean Up”, sorting and DIY projects around the home. With an increased focus on reducing our carbon footprint and OH&S issues, there is now a great deal of information regarding recycling, repurposing and safe handling of dangerous items. Please find below some links and information that may assist you with your holiday endeavours.

City of Greater Geelong Recycling Guide

https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/recycling/guide/default.aspx

Geelong Repair Café

https://www.facebook.com/GeelongRepairCafe/

Guide to handling, disposing and recycling asbestos

https://www.asbestos.com/exposure/handling-disposing-asbestos/

BRAS FOR FIJI CAMPAIGN

Over the past couple of months, women in various villages across the Fiji Island, Viti Levu, have been revelling in the generosity of the SJC community, as they received bags of much needed Bras for their communities. Impacted by extreme weather events and depletion of tourism as a result of COVID, many villages have experienced no steady income for the past two years. Whilst half of the 2021 bra collection was distributed last month to Mau village (near Suva), the remaining bras were set aside to be donated to the communities most affected. Due to road closures, women in the remote village of Ba, have just received the last delivery of bras over the past fortnight and from all accounts, they could not have been more grateful. As we approach the holiday period, I ask that you keep these women in mind and set aside your pre-loved bras in preparation for our next annual collection during our Mother’s Day event in May. 

I would like to take the opportunity to thank John and Quini Fraser, for their unwavering support of this campaign and in particular, for the facilitation and distribution of bras to the more remote villages this year.