Last week the conversation at home turned to what Christmas might look like this year. Someone remarked that “it would be weird to not be able to go to Mass.” The COVID 19 restrictions
Season of Creation In our last newsletter, Touchstone leaders Lachlan Kelly, Thomas Romaniuk, William Baum and Patrick Fitzgerald, launched our Edmund Rice Advocacy for Change, ‘Speak up
TERM 3 - UPCOMING EVENTS September - National Biodiversity month 7 September - National Threatened Species Day 7-14 September - National Organic Week 22 September - World Car-Free
A moment that has stayed with me over the decades, since my very first teaching role at Camberwell Grammar School in Melbourne as an attendee at a full school assembly, is the powerful
Join us for a Virtual Father's Day Breakfast this Friday 4 September! All of our male guardians, grandfathers, brothers and any male mates are invited to join us for this online event
Mid-Semester Reports Mid-Semester reports will be available on line through the Parent Access Module (PAM) afternoon on Monday 7 September. Reporting on assessment happens throughout the
On Wednesday 16 September we invite all SJC families to join Australia's first Premiere Screening of an award winning documentary ‘Angst’. From the producer of ‘Screenagers’ and ‘LIKE’
Book Week was celebrated at SJC last week. Congratulations to the following winners of the Book Week competitions, and well done to all who participated. Winners will receive a book
We’re excited to announce that St Joseph’s was a successful recipient of the PROJECTROCKIT and GoogleAustralia (cyber)bullying grant. The grant was awarded to 40 schools across Australia
National Science Week is Australia’s biggest week celebrating science and technology. The theme in 2020 was ‘Deep Blue: innovations for the future of our oceans and St Joseph’s College
GEELONG COMMUNITY FREE WEBINAR EVENT Join the St Joseph’s College community for an online webinar titled: Supporting adolescents to make positive, safe and responsible choices online
In the fight for suicide prevention and improving mental health, The Black Dog institute has started a 'Mullet for Mental Health' campaign. Throughout September I and over 200 others will
SJC Run Australia Challenge // Week 7 Update Here is the update from the SJC Run Australia Challenge as of 11:00am Monday morning. We've made it to the Northern Territory! We're currently
When someone donates blood or plasma not only can they make a lifechanging difference for up to three people per donation, he/she can also donate as part of a team.
During Secondary school, even more time is spent online: learning, socialising, as well as gaming. Socialising online in particular presents a minefield of issues, from cyber bullying, to
I have been talking with a lot of parents/carers about their concerns about remote learning for their boys, and the impact of gaming. Parents often have to sort through conflicting
One of the best things to come out of 2020 is the way our community has come together to support each other. The Hop Inn is a local family run business that is connected with St Joseph's
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER ONLINE WEEKEND If you are spending time together, but feel the distance between you … THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND A WEEKEND IMPROVING YOUR COMMUNICATION IN THE