Last week the College was involved in a review conducted by Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority. Its primary focus was our compliance with child safety regulations. I am pleased to report that we are compliant in all areas of the school operation that are within our control. We have some areas relating to reporting structures between the College and Edmund Rice Education Australia that need to be improved for us to be fully compliant.
The reviewers, both experienced educational leaders, were highly complementary of our child safe culture and our policies and practices that ensure St Joseph's is safe for all young people. They were particularly impressed with the the students they met with who were able to articulate our inclusion, acceptance and support for all boys regardless of their background, identity or interests. The feedback from the reviewers made me feel very proud to be a part of St Joseph’s.
Sustainability is an important element within our current strategic plan. Last week I was delighted to join Mr Ashley Pittard from the Barwon South West Waste and Resource Recovery group, College staff and students in launching our polymer reforming centre.
This facility, part of the Applied Learning Centre, allows us to recycle plastics that are currently going to landfill such as plastic screw tops. These plastics are shredded and remoulded into flat sheets which can then be reporposed and reformed into new plastic products. The possibilities for reusing these plastics are vast and could produce items for use in the school like rulers, nametags and placemats. Another option is to reform the plastic to create cord for use in our 3D printers enabling the further production of a wide range of items. It is pleasing to see sustainability in action and I am grateful to Ms Kelly Jenkins and the VCAL and VITA staff and students for their initiative in this project.
Last month the College Foundation conducted an appeal called ‘A Step Toward his Future’ to support bursaries for boys whose families are unable to pay fees. In tough and uncertain economic times we were not sure how successful it would be. We felt that our goal of $85,000 in our 85th year was optimistic and probably unreachable. The appeal closed last week having raised $95,000. This is an extraordinary result and one that speaks volumes for the way this community rallies to support its own. I would like to thank and acknowledge Members of the College Foundation, the Old Collegians Association, and all who donated to this appeal.
Way back in the pre-COVID era my wife and I visited Penola in South Australia. I must admit the primary focus of the trip was on the Coonawarra wineries, but we also spent a few hours exploring the museum dedicated to Australia’s first saint Mary McKillop. Amongst other things I was interested to find that there was a connection between Mary and the great Australian poet Adam Lindsay Gordon (through Fr Julian Woods - Co-founder with Mary of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart). As a boy I was very aware of Gordon’s work particularly through my grandmother who had a great love for, and capacity to recite Australian poetry.
2020 has been an enormously challenging year for the St Joseph’s community. As we continue to navigate our way through sad, demanding and complex times, including the COVID 19 challenges, perhaps Gordon’s most famous verse might offer some insight and encouragement.
“Life is mostly froth and bubble.
Two things stand like stone.
Kindness in another’s trouble,
Courage in your own.”
From ‘Ye Wearie Wayfarer’
Adam Lindsay Gordon (1833 - 1870)
God Bless
Shifting Compliance to Culture – It’s Everyone’s Business.
Our staff appreciated working through a range of on line presentations and training packages on the pupil free day, 13 July. Our day was themed Shifting Compliance to Culture – It’s Everyone Business. Two key sessions were from our own SJC Child Safety Officers and Kristie Elliot from Restorative Pathways. Both these sessions highlighted the importance of the ways in which we keep each other and our students safe and the appropriate relationship and restorative conversations we can have to get the best out of our students.
Uniform Standards
We are pleased with the start to the term and feel the boys have been in a good frame of mind, grateful for being able to attend classes face to face in these uncertain times. We have been very clear about our uniform and grooming expectations as we are keen for the boys to take more pride in the way they wear their uniform to and from and whilst at school. The following are the basic expectations we expect and we would appreciate support from families with ensuring the following is adhered to:
- Shirts to be tucked in at all times, even at recess and lunch times. They can wear a black belt to assist with this.
- Shirt top button should be done up with the tie all the way up. Boys should purchase shirts that allow for this.
- Blazers must be worn as the outer garment to and from school.
- Shoes are to be black leather lace up and able to be polished.
- Boys are to be clean shaven. They can be sent to the office for a shave if they are not responding to warnings.
- Hair standards mean that hair on the collar needs to be tied back.
- PE uniform should only to be worn on the one day per week they participate in PE prac. No Year 12 should wear PE uniform.
- VET uniform is only SJC VET uniform with no beanies and no caps. HR teachers are aware of who wears the VET uniform.
Subject Selections
Many students are meeting with key staff in the coming weeks about their subject choices for 2021 and it is pleasing to see many boys looking to challenge themselves by accelerating into a VCE subject. We encourage all of you to pay a real interest in your son’s subject selection and whilst we cannot involve parents in our meetings this year face to face, your interest and input goes a long way in ensuring your son chooses the right pathway at this stage of his education.
Posisocks
Last Thursday our Year 11 boys received a gift and a message from the Posisocks CEO Trent Cotchin. Posisocks produce socks that have a positive messages written on them that you read as you put them on. SJC is proud to be Trent’s first client and we have encouraged the Year 11s to wear them each Thursday which is the day they are meeting at lunch times in the cricket pavilion to talk. SJC plan to work with Posisocks and explore personalising colours etc. so other year levels can also experience the same positive experience in the near future. The feedback from the boys has been really positive.
Students in Unit 4 Food Studies are putting theory into practice, replacing beef mince for a plant based alternative in their spaghetti bolognese cooked this week. Meat free Tuesday!
Celebrating Refugee Week at St Joseph’s College
Next week we will be celebrating Refugee Week at St Joseph’s College. Di Makings our Refugee Coordinator and the Identity Team have planned a week of events to celebrate the theme, ‘The Year of Welcome 2020’. The 2020 theme is celebrating 'The Year of Welcome'. It promotes harmony and togetherness. The theme unites individuals, communities and organisations from many different backgrounds behind a common cause. The common theme is a reminder that, regardless of our differences, we are called to be welcoming as we all share a common humanity. We wish to promote the need for our community to provide a safe and welcoming environment for refugees and asylum seekers especially during this time of COVID 19 isolation. This year, an advocacy action we are taking is to support a petition in our RE classes for Sathees, an asylum seeker from Sri Lanka who came to Australia in 2014 by boat. Sathees was 14 years old when he took that trip alone to Australia. Upon arrival in Australia Sathees didn't know any English. Seven years on Sathees has worked extremely hard to learn English, pass Year 12, complete his Diploma of Community Services and always front of mind for him has been to give back to a country who has provided a safe place for him to live for the past seven years.
Faith News
Being prayerful, mindful and expressing gratitude are all-important ways to support our wellbeing along with connecting to our faith communities. Many of our Parishes have continued to live stream and provide a recording of the Sunday Mass via their webpage or Facebook page. Many families have found comfort in this new way to gather and share a moment of faith together. Some Parishes have also begun to book in up to 20 Parishioners to celebrate Mass together following COVID guidelines. Look up your local Catholic Church for details.
In his encyclical, "Ecclesia de Eucharistia" ("A Eucharistic Church"), St. John Paul II encouraged the practice of spiritual communion, “which has been a wonderful part of Catholic life for centuries and recommended by saints who were masters of the spiritual life.” In the original document sent out by the Archdiocese of Melbourne in March it stated ... all Catholics are dispensed from their Sunday obligation until further notice (canon 1248). So we are encouraged towards active participation in the life of the Church through activities such as time in personal and family prayer, reflecting on the Scriptures, making a spiritual communion with Christ, and participating in a Mass online.
We congratulate Bishop Mark Edwards who had been a strong supporter of our St Joseph’s College Community on his new appointment as the Bishop of the Diocese of Wagga Wagga. We also send our best wishes to Fr Matthew Thomas (SJOC 1993) who has presided over many of our Graduation Masses. He enjoyed catching up with his family in Geelong during these visits. He has moved from his Swan Hill parish in the Ballarat Diocese to join the Sacred Heart Parish in sunny Mildura. We pray for them as they begin a new pastoral and spiritual journey with their Parish communities.
Mary Malone - Acting Director of Identity
SJC Subject and Careers Expo
Students and families have access to presentations and resources to assist with subject selection at school, as well as opportunities post school through the SJC Careers Web page and the Subject and Careers Expo. This resource is still open and available. The Year 10 and Senior Student Handbooks are also available on this page.
The links to the pages are below:
• Subject and Pathways Expo: https://www.sjccareers.com/custom-page/2
• SJC Careers Programs, Subject Selection and Pathways Resources: https://www.sjccareers.com/custom-page/3
• SJC Careers Web Page: https://www.sjccareers.com/
Currently in Year 12 and considering Tertiary study?
Students will receive a VTAC presentation, by the Careers Coordinator, on how to apply through VTAC as well as pathways, at school starting in July. These presentations will take place in class, at Careers.
VTAC - Victorian Courses
The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) processes course applications on behalf of participating higher education institutions.
From Monday 3 August, you will be able to create a VTAC account and apply for vocational and higher education courses. Year 12 students will be attending a presentation on VTAC and Pathways by at Careers starting in late July.
VTAC has developed a series of resources to assist students with their applications. Year 12 students can find many of these resources on the SJC Careers Web Page, in the SJC Careers Pathways and Subject Selection Resources space, under For Students (scroll down to Year 12 once on the page) via this link: https://www.sjccareers.com/custom-page/3
The following are examples of useful VTAC resources:
Website: The website and social media channels contain information about the application process, Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS), and scholarships etc., www.vtac.edu.au/
Year 12 Guide: Year 12 students can access an online resource to assist them with their applications https://bit.ly/2Zpe6Ri
They can also download a printable guide, https://bit.ly/38RMFD9
Instructional videos: these outline how to set up a VTAC account, how to search for courses and how the preference system works, http://bit.ly/2a9lzwg
VTAC CourseSearch app: You can download the app from Google Play or the App Store.
NSW and Canberra courses
The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) processes course applications on behalf of participating higher education institutions.
NSW students are able to apply for vocational and higher education courses now for the 2021 intake, and Victorian students will be able to from apply from Saturday 1 August.
UAC has developed a series of resources to assist students with their applications
Website: The website and social media channels contain information about the application process, key dates, Education Access Schemes and Scholarships etc., www.uac.edu.au
Downloadable publications: you can download resources on the application process, key dates, Education Access Schemes and Scholarships etc., https://bit.ly/2WcBBvd
Instructional videos: https://bit.ly/2CwiiFW
Other states
Information and resources for other states can be accessed at the following websites:
SA/NT www.satac.edu.au
Queensland www.qtac.edu.au
Tasmania www.utas.edu.au
Post school qualifications
Why is completing a vocational or higher education qualification after school so important? According to the My Career Match website:
Of the 13 million jobs in Australia in 2020, 11 million (85%) will require a Certificate III or higher. Four million (30%) will require a Bachelor degree or higher.
Many of the careers and jobs that are around today will disappear by the time students get their first job and many new careers will be created.
To read more about the future automation, globalisation and collaboration of the future workforce, read the following report by the Australian Foundation for Young Australians - http://bit.ly/29ARTcf
Preparing the digital workforce of tomorrow
ING have released a Future Focus Report that explores the rapid acceleration of digital technologies in the workplace brought on by the impact of COVID.
It looks at the impact this is having on the jobs and skills needed for the future workforce. Students may find the research interesting.
You can download the report at https://bit.ly/3h8iL0n
Updates from Australian Catholic University
New early entry program – ACU Guarantee
Launching this year is the ACU Guarantee program, which will allow Year 12 students to gain entry to ACU based on their Year 11 results.
Opening in August for 2021 applications, the ACU Guarantee program will see offers made as early as September – although students must still complete their Year 12 exams to qualify.
Students can also apply for additional adjustment factors by submitting up to three statements outlining personal circumstances and their motivation for university study.
Applications open 3 August 2020 and close 25 September 2020, https://bit.ly/32fo8GD
Note: Students can also still apply for the Community Achievers Program, and the Passion for Law and Passion for Business early entry programs, https://bit.ly/39y07e6
Year 12 Revision Webinars
To help students tackle their final exams, ACU will be running Year 12 Revision Webinars. These free 90-minute virtual sessions will be led by experienced Year 12 teachers and exam markers so that students can get personal help in a wide range of subjects, https://bit.ly/2ZtKMJL
Support for Year 12 students
Please check out the new support page for Year 12 students, https://bit.ly/306o6y5
New La Trobe University pathways
The following is information from La Trobe about two new pathway options for the 2021 intake:
ATAR is just one way to get into university and our research has shown it’s not the only predictor of success. We recognise many Year 12s have had their year impacted so we’ve created two new free pathways that offer current Year 12s the option to study online at a university level in tandem with their VCE, HSC or VCAL.
We’ll use their subject mark or average mark to calculate a La Trobe ATAR equivalent score, and if they also receive an ATAR in 2020 we’ll use whichever result is higher to assess their application. You can research the pathway options below:
Achieve at La Trobe, https://bit.ly/3eplH6H
Prepare for La Trobe, https://bit.ly/3evcSs6
Note: Students can also still apply for the Aspire Program, http://bit.ly/2v9WOLN
ATAR Notes
The ATAR notes website has resources for VCE and HSC students. You can download free exam preparation and summary notes for subjects and watch lectures. You can also access paid online tutoring for subjects and purchase subject guides. Register at https://atarnotes.com/
STEM Careers
The following articles are from Careers With STEM, http://careerswithstem.com.au
Thinking about studying IT or computer science?
There'll be 3.5 million new jobs in cyber security by 2021, which makes it an awesome and in-demand area to specialise in. Check out the brand-new Careers With STEM cyber security careers hub – you will find out what to study, which employers to hit up and what's involved in the job, https://bit.ly/304ovkE
Quiz: what should you study after school at university?
Stumped on what to study after high school? These five study quizzes are designed to help you find a University degree that fits, https://bit.ly/2OiUo3s
What can you do with a degree in physics?
Sold on a Bachelor of Science, but not sure which subjects to major in? These are four cool and unexpected jobs a Bachelor of Science (Physics) could lead to, https://bit.ly/3fsvfzp
How a maths degree could lead you to working at ASIO
A maths degree could lead to a career with the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), a government body that exists to protect Australians from serious threats to security, https://bit.ly/38RMGXH
Naval Ship Building Industry
The Naval Shipbulding College aims to equip young people for the jobs of tomorrow in the ship building industry.
There is a career path to suit everyone in the naval shipbuilding industry. More than 15,000 jobs are expected to be created in Australia as part of the continuous Naval Shipbuilding Program over the next 50 years.
The Naval Industry needs new workers to help in ship building careers, including the building of navy vessels and submarines. These are skilled workers. the naval shipbuilding college is the place to go to find out more about careers in ship building. They have a workforce register where you can sign up to get assistance with the potential opportunities that are potentially available to you.
The NSC has tools to assist students to understand the types of jobs and careers available. You can access this by joining the workforce register.
Opportunities include apprenticeships, traineeships and accredited courses through University.
https://www.navalshipbuildingcollege.com.au/
I attended a Webinar about the Navy Ship Building college where I heard from two people working in the naval shipbuilding industry. Matty Rickets from Austal spoke about her apprenticeship and her journey. She is a third year electrical apprentice. She initially completed a degree in photography and writing! then decided to pursue a trade. She also liked the idea of working on ships and boats. Working in this area is mentally stimulating and challenging. There is also a lot of opportunity for growth. After her apprenticeship, Matty wants to continue working on ship building.
David Welling - Naval Group Australia: He started as an apprentice as a tool maker, specialising in machining. After finishing his apprenticeship, he started working at BAE Systems working on the F35 Jet Fighter. He then pursued further study at night school, in Engineering, to improve his qualification and become a technician. Working in Defence based companies provides opportunities to do a variety of work as well as work on different programs. He was able to move onto Ship Building on the Hunter Class Frigate Program, as a project manager. His advice to young people is to consider a trade, as well as consider the many different opportunities that are available. Often these can be gained by doing extra study and training.
There are opportunities also for graduates from University. there are many pathways into the ship building sector. There are also opportunities for career progression.
Work Ready.com.au gives students access to a wide range of information on careers and opportunities. The online taster course can also be accessed through an augmented reality program on the NSC webpage.
NSC is also on social media platforms. You can use these to interact with other people in the industry.
www.navalshipbuildingcollege.com.au
Go here to access the free national workforce register.
BAE systems has recently listed 18 apprenticeship opportunities.
Employability Toolkits
University of Sunshine Coast has developed these fantastic employability toolkits for students:
Toolkit 1 (professional branding): https://bit.ly/2AWko1w
Toolkit 2 (maintaining a professional LinkedIn profile): https://bit.ly/3j3boZx
Toolkit 3 (develop your digital portfolio): https://bit.ly/3gS8PaQ
Toolkit 4 (support your personal brand in a job application process): https://bit.ly/2CCHmLt
Upcoming virtual events and recorded webinars
UNSW Careers in Medicine
The UNSW Rural Clinical School is running a Careers in Medicine webinar for students interested in studying medicine in the future.
Date: Thursday 23 July, 6pm – 7pm
Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/2CakvHh
Australian Institute of Music (AIM)
AIM is located in Melbourne and offers courses in:
- Audio, Classical, Contemporary
- Composition & Music Production
- Music Theatre
- Arts Management & Entertainment Management
- Dramatic Arts
The Institute is running a virtual open day for prospective students and their families.
Date: Saturday 25 July, 2pm – 6pm
Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/32rvreH
Discover Deakin Seminars
Deakin University is running the following online information sessions for prospective students:
July
15 Medical Imaging
20 Occupational Therapy
21 Public Health & Health Promotion
22 Optometry
23 Nursing and Midwifery
27 Exercise and Sport Science
28 Nutrition Sciences
29 Psychology
30 Health Sciences
Information and RSVP - https://bit.ly/2YIZXi5
Monash University – Online Information Seminars
Monash is running the following online information sessions for prospective students:
Inside Monash Seminars - July
15 Design
15 International Business
22 Education and teaching
23 Nursing and Midwifery
28 Advanced Science degrees
29 Careers in the health sector
30 Occupational Therapy and Paramedicine
Inside Monash Seminars - recorded webinars
You can watch the following webinars at any time:
• Fine Art and Art History and Curating
• Architecture
• Business
• Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science
For all Inside Monash Seminars, visit https://bit.ly/2LaE3fA
Information evenings
Monash is hosting online information evenings for prospective students and their families on the following dates in August: 11, 12, 25.
Register via https://bit.ly/39GmmOQ
Australian Catholic University – Talk with Industry series
You can watch recorded webinars at any time focussed on the following course areas:
• Exercise Science and Physiotherapy
• Business and IT
• Law
• Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
• Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology
Visit - https://bit.ly/2XwbkYr
The Hotel School Melbourne
The Hotel School offers courses in hotel management and international hotel management.
The School is running a virtual event where you can meet and talk to current students about the course they are studying and also speak to a course adviser via Live Chat.
Date: Thursday 23 July, 2020
Information & RSVP, https://bit.ly/2Ox1NfT
The University of Melbourne
Meet Melbourne Live
You can watch recorded webinars at any time focussed on the following course areas:
• Agriculture & Food Science
• Health
• Law
• Architecture, Building, Planning & Design
• Science
• Engineering
• Visual & Performing Arts
• Music
• Education
• Veterinary Medicine
• Commerce
• IT & Computer Science
You can watch the webinars by visiting http://bit.ly/2TJWmxa
Bite Sized Lectures
Watch lectures from University of Melbourne lecturers at https://bit.ly/3g1DZwn
Federation University – Your Fed Future
Federation University is running the following online webinars for prospective students:
July
15 Early Childhood Education
15 Professional writing and editing
16 Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
21 Psychology
22 Biomedical Science
30 Food and Nutritional Science
Information and RSVP - https://bit.ly/2WfWfLo
You can watch recorded webinars at any time focussed on the following course areas:
• Engineering
• Social Work
• Business
• Criminal Justice and Criminology
• Teaching
• Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education
• International Sport Management
• Science
• Community & Human Services
• Arts / Social Sciences
• Communication Design
• Visual and Fine Arts
• Nursing
• IT
• Scholarships
• Virtual campus tours
• Pathways
Visit https://bit.ly/3fp9Yqh
RMIT University – Discover What’s Next series
RMIT University is running the following online sessions for prospective students:
July
16 Fashion
23 Health & Biomedical Sciences
28 Education & Social Sciences
30 Building & Construction
Information and RSVP - https://bit.ly/2M0UGeg
Tertiary Information Service (TIS)
TIS is running the following online information sessions for students:
• 29 July: VTAC applications
• 26 August: SEAS and Scholarship applications
• 1 October: transition to university/moving away from home
Information and RSVP, https://bit.ly/2NoSH3W
Cross Country training commenced this week. All students, irresepective of running ability, are invited to attend. Meet adjacent weights room in G003 at 7.30am-8.15am. Students will receive a juice and toastie from canteen after training. Training will be every Tuesday and Thursday morning for the first 8 weeks of Term 3.
EDMUND RICE CAMPUS - CANTEEN BACK TO ONLINE ORDERING ONLY as at MONDAY 27 JULY
The canteen was just one part of St Joseph's that jumped back into action at the start of the Term.
We have been having amazing success with the student cards and online ordering.
Unfortunately, due to the need to social distance, we are having to go back to online ordering only.
This allows the boys to collect their recess and lunch in a timely manner, without a long wait to be served.
There will be no breakfast orders and both recess and lunch will only be available if orders have been placed via the SJC Shop at https://shop.sjc.vic.edu.au
Thanks again for your patience and understanding. This does not affect Westcourt Campus.
Please phone Bernie on 5226 8113 if you have any troubles ordering.
The Library has expanded the Wheelers collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks by subscribing to the new Wellness collection of fiction and non-fiction titles.
The collection aims to assist with developing positive and purposeful skills and strategies managing stress and anxiety, counteracting depression, improving self-care, developing self-esteem and confidence, addressing questions of gender identity, developing skills for counteracting bullying and cyberbullying, and providing support for eating disorders and grief. eAudiobooks and dyslexia friendly settings enable and support access for all users.
This collection is accessible on laptops via the library homepage by clicking on the Wheelers link, or on personal devices by downloading the Wheelers app and linking to St Joseph’s College Geelong. If prompted, login with network details. Contact the library for assistance or more information.
TERM 3 UPCOMING EVENTS
31 July - Schools Tree day
2 August - National Tree day
17-23 August - Keep Australia Beautiful Week
September - National Biodiversity month
7 September - National Threatened Species Day
7-14 September - National Organic Week
22 September - World Car-Free Day
POLYMER RECYCLING CENTRE LAUNCH
On Thursday 11 July, Principal, Tony Paatsch, officiated the launch of the recently installed Polymer reforming machinery together with special guest Ashley Pittard, Executive Officer, Barwon South West Waste and Resource Recovery Group, Year 11 VCAL students and several staff members. The machinery incorporating a CR Clarke Granulator and Sheet Press, together with a Vacuum Former (located in Systems Technology), will enable students to realise our goal of moving toward a circular economy, by reforming single use plastic items (including number 2 and 4 bottle tops) into creative, practical and purposeful new products, diverting them from a landfill or ocean destination. Staff members Ms Michelle Anderson and Ms Kate Wells will facilitate the first Year 11 VCAL classes to utilise the machinery this semester. Year 10 VITA students, together with staff member Shane Dawson, George Devine and Raelene McMahon will continue support with the bottle top sorting process.
TEMPORARY RECYCLING REGIME CHANGES
As there has been evidence of littering in the yard this term, I would like send a reminder of the temporary changes to our recycling regime to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions and safety measures. Students should familiarise themselves with the changes and ensure best practice at all times.
FOOD WASTE MANAGEMENT
• To minimise waste in the school, students should bring a “waste free” lunch and reusable water bottle (filled) to school each day.
• Waste from canteen food orders should be recycled according to the guidelines below.
(Note several changes due to City of Greater Geelong renewed Recycling Guidelines).
• Temporary removal of compost buckets from the yard necessities the placement of food waste directly into a general waste bin (maroon lid).
HYGIENE
• Students and staff to sanitise hands upon entry to class. Paper recycling bins should be utilised for used paper towel only.
• Students to manage their own paper recycling. Paper recycling bins are located in the library.
• Wash hands with soap (located at amenities) before/after eating and/or touching bins.
CALLING FOR PLASTIC BOTTLE TOPS AND BREAD CLIPS
If you have been collecting plastic bottle tops (numbers 2 & 4) in support of the VCAL student's recycling endeavours and bread tags to support the "Bread Tags for Wheelchairs" project, WASHED ITEMS ONLY may now be delivered to the Reception of either Campus. Please note that donated items are held untouched for a period of time before undergoing a secondary wash cycle, before being utilised by students for recycling purposes.
SJC HOUSE FOOTBALL - WEEK 1
GAME 1 - Tuesday 21 July
BROPHY 4.6.30 defeated JORDAN 3.1.19
Brophy Goals: Anthony Leban 2, Xavier Huxtable 2
Brophy Best: Anthony Leban, Xavier Huxtable, James Hughes, Cam Fleeton, CJ Holt, Oscar Morrison
Jordan Goals: Lachlan Kidd 1, Lachlan Neate 1, Tom Houlihan 1
Jordan Best: Lachlan Kidd, Charlie Ham, Aryton Bloink, Mitch Keane, Lachlan Neate, Rory Diamond
School footy returned this week although in a different form as ACC football was replaced with the house football competition and game one took place between Brophy and Jordan in a high intensity contest. Jordan's Lachie Kidd started off with what could be goal of the season, taking the ball coast to coast setting the tone for what would be an exciting contest. Brophy were in quick reply with Xav Huxtable putting through a goal to tie the scores back up and class rising to the top with a absolute hanger taken by Cam Fleeton at the defensive end as well as goal sneak Anthony Leban bauking his way through the Jordan backline as he put through a goal to end the 1st half.
The 2nd half began with the Bees hitting scoreboard with another goal from Anthony Leban and Xav Huxtable. A change in defensive structure for the Bees saw Colin Holt line up on Jordan big man Lachie Neate who took control hitting the scoreboard as well as setting up another goal down forward tightening the gap back to 2 goals. A mark on the siren by Brophy full forward Blake Spiller marked the end of the game and failed to capitalise leaving the Bees with a 2 goal victory and the crowd a reason to both laugh and cheer.
SJC Winter Sleep Out - With a twist!
Register now to sleep rough in our biggest Winter Sleep Out ever!
Participate from home this Friday 24 July as we raise awareness for Homelessness.
Email [email protected] and let us know if you are participating. You will be emailed an information pack answering all your questions.
* Three hours Service Learning credit & House Points awarded.
Thank You
Thank you to Jobe Henderson’s very talented Nan Vicky Ragland for donating handmade beanies and scarves to this year’s Winter Sleepout fundraiser. Vicky donates her handmade creations to the homeless every year & this year we are happy to pass them on to visitors of Lazarus Community Centre on her behalf.
Wednesday Chess
Chess will take place upstairs in K Block on Wednesdays. The following hygiene measures will now apply:
- No more than 10 students in any classroom.
- No food to be brought in
- Wash and disinfect hands before playing
- Disinfect chess pieces at the end of the session
If you or family members are unwell, please do not attend.
We will start an internal competition. Beginners most welcome.
Celtic band resumed this week, Wednesday at 1:00pm, in the bottom level of the music centre. All instruments and abilities welcome. See Mrs Young for details.
Refugee Week Events Edmund Rice Campus – Celebrating ‘The Year of Welcome 2020’
Monday 27 July
Refugee Week Introduced through SIMON Morning Prayer and an RE lesson during Week 3. Display of resources in the library.
Tuesday 28 July
Lunchtime Room D101
Refugee Advocacy Support Opportunity - Earn a Service Learning Credit and a House Point
Digital letter writing and petition for the Refugee Council of Australia's 'No Child Left Behind', campaign to ensure adequate support is provided for people in this situation. COVID-19 does not discriminate, and neither should access to a safety net or assistance during this time. We are in this together and there must be support for all who need it, regardless of visa status. https://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/no-child-left-behind/
(Bring your computer to take part, for a few minutes of your lunchtime)
Wednesday 29 July
Circle of Solidarity
Selected student leaders and staff - K Block lunchtime - to be filmed and shared via Teams with our community.
In recent days the College has received complaints regarding some of our students who ride bikes on footpaths in the local area. If you ride to and from school you need to be mindful that the footpaths are for pedestrians and bike riders must make way for them. Please remember that you are easily identifiable and respect for community members when travelling to and from school is an expectation.
NimbleHits Indoor Sport Stadium
Join the fun with Junior, Womens & Mixed Team Cricket!
96-102 Furner Ave, Bell Park.
Find them on Facebook: Nimblehitsindoorsportsnthgeelong
Call Vee on 0481 721 119 or 52722 064