Sunday 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Times: St. Agnes’ Port Macquarie Our Lady of Lourdes Wauchope Saturday Vigil – 6.00pm Saturday Vigil – 6.00pm and Sunday 7.30am Sunday – 7.30am, 9.00am & 6.00pm Long Flat – 9.30am 2nd & 4th Sunday

Kendall – 9.00am Mass (1st Saturday month 10.00am Mass Comboyne)

Telegraph Point – Thursday Night 6.00pm Beechwood – 9.30am 1st & 3rd Sunday

Lake Cathie – Sunday 8.00am Laurieton – Saturday Vigil 5.30pm, Sunday – 7.30am

What’s on Term 4, Week 3

MONDAY, 21st October (Day 1)

- HSC Modern History (am) Information Technology & French (pm) Year 8 CSYMA Retreat at St Paul’s High School Staff Briefing 8.30am SAPSS Jazz Band in Performing Arts Centre 4.30-6.00pm Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.30pm

TUESDAY, 22nd October (Day 2)

- HSC Mathematics & Mathematics Ext. 2 (am) General Mathematics (pm) Girls Vocal Group 8.30am in PAC SCU Senior Schools Day in Coffs Harbour Year 9 CSYMA launch in PAC P4 & 5 Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm Drumline in PAC 1.05pm-1.45pm

WEDNESDAY, 23rd October (Day 3)

- HSC Industrial Technology (am) Senior Science (pm) House Staff Meetings 8.20am-8.45am Year 11 HSC Assessment Presentation in PAC P3 & 4 Dramarama in PAC 3.30pm Senior Percussion Ensemble 1.05pm-1.45pm in PAC Homework Hub in Library till 3.15pm-4.30pm SAPSS Drumline 3.30pm-5.00pm

THURSDAY, 24th October (Day 4)

- HSC Mathematics Ext. 1 (am) Software Design & Development & Textiles & Design (pm) Year 11 Preliminary Awards in PAC at 9.00am Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-5.00pm

FRIDAY, 25th October (Day 5)

- HSC Economics (am) Business Studies (pm) Concert Band 7.45am-8.45am in PAC Diocesan Volleyball at Coffs Harbour Diocesan Gymnastics at Coffs Harbour Year 7 2014 Transition visit in F5 Homework Hub in Library 3.15pm-4.00pm

DATES TO REMEMBER Monday 28th October Mt Gambier Academy Band Performance in PAC Wednesday 30th October Canteen Volunteers Dinner at Port Piazza 6.30pm Friday 1st November Year 11 Reflection Day at Flynn’s Beach Surf Club Monday 18th November Year 12 Graduation at Panthers Wednesday 18th December Christmas Carols Night

18th October 2013 Term 4, Week 2 P.O. Box 231, College Drive PORT MACQUARIE 2444

Ph: 02 5525 4100 Fax: 02 5525 4199 www.sapss.nsw.edu.au

“The Truth will set you free”

COORDINATING PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE BIKE RIDE AROUND AUSTRALIA FOR MOTOR NEURONE DISEAS E

Earlier this year the long-serving Assistant Principal of St John’s College, Woodlawn, Kim Evans resigned his position and set out on a charity bike ride around Australia. In riding the 15,500 kilometres his goal is to raise $1m for research into Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Motor Neurone Disease is the name given to a group of diseases in which the nerve cells (neurones) controlling the muscles that enable us to move around, speak, swallow and breathe fail to work normally. With no nerves to activate them the muscles gradually weaken and waste. The pattern of weakness and rate of progression vary from person to person. The average life expectancy is just two to three years from diagnosis.

MND affects approximately 1500 people in Australia. It also impacts on thousands more including family, carers and friends whose lives are also impacted. On average every day in Australia at least one person dies from MND and another is diagnosed. Typically, those diagnosed have led healthy, active lives prior to diagnosis.

Like so many others, Kim Evan’s life was impacted by MND when his brother-in-law and former work colleague was diagnosed. Bob Delaney had been an outstanding sportsman and had remained extremely active throughout his life. He was also a highly regarded high school teacher with a young family when diagnosed.

The lives of several families in our local community have also been impacted by family members who have had MND. Statistics show that others have their lives torn apart by this frightening, degenerative condition.

So that a cure can be found we are calling on the Port Macquarie-Hastings community to support a fundraising event planned for Monday, 28 th October to coincide with Kim Evans’ stay-over in Port Macquarie.

A barbeque will be held at the Parish Hub, Horton Street commencing at 6pm. The cost is just $35 per head for food and two drinks. A raffle with great prizes will be held on the night.

We look forward to support from our school and local community and especially from Woodlawn Old Boys who were taught by Kim Evans and Bob Delaney.

Jim O’Brien Coordinating Principal SAPSS

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

HSC Commences

This week our Year 12 students commenced their Higher School Certificate Examinations. I would ask that you continue to pray for them during this time.

Opportunities for Spiritual Growth at St Joseph’s R egional College

I firmly believe that young people who are given the opportunity to ask the important questions in relation to their relationship with God benefit considerably in their overall formation in our contemporary world. This week I would like to extend my thanks to our Leader of Evangelisation and Catechesis, Ms Nora Swain , Assistant Leader of Evangelisation, Mrs Helen Gilbert , our Ministry Trainee, Ms Jasmin Ryan and College Chaplain, Fr. James Foster for affording students with the chance to: attend Festa Christi at Bonville Coffs Harbour or experience Homelessness first-hand with our upcoming Sleepout.

I would also like to wish all staff and students participating in next week’s launch of Christian Youth Ministry at St Joseph’s Regional College all the very best.

Rotary Essay Writing Success

On behalf of the College community I would like to congratulate Lily Howard who recently competed in the Rotary Year 8 International Projects Awards. The final was held at Westport Club on Tuesday evening where Lily introduced a presentation about an issue of international significance which highlighted cooperation. Lily chose education as her theme & her video addressed several charities and their work. She also noted that we can all "cooperate to educate." She then gave a 3 minute speech highlighting key points of the video. After voting Lily was declared the winner of the final & was presented with a cheque for $150.

Indeed, it takes courage for young people to make the decision to put themselves forward to compete in such competitions. The benefits, however, are clear in terms of giving young people the opportunity to construct a coherent argument in relation to relevant topic and then to think-on-their feet in response to a contemporary issue. Such an experience also goes a long way in preparing students for future study and taking on leadership roles in the College and wider community. Once again, I extend very warm congratulations to Lily for her success in this competition.

God Bless

Jim Dempsey Principal

YEAR 12 - DATES TO REMEMBER Wednesday 6 th November HSC concludes

Monday 18 th November Year 12 Graduation Dinner @ Port Panthers 6.00pm Students arriving from 5.00pm Wednesday 18 th December HSC results BBQ from 8.00am. Students & Parents welcome Thursday 19 th December ATAR results issued

FROM THE LEADER OF CATECHESIS AND SCHOOL EVANGELISA TION

FESTA CHRISTI This week the following opportunity was presented to the Year 9 students. Festa Christi is a gathering for selected Year 9 students from Parish Secondary Schools of the Diocese to celebrate their faith at a Diocesan level. The Gathering will be a chance to bring students together to meet like-minded peers and to celebrate with other young people who practise their faith. The activities will be a mixture of large and small sharing groups as well as celebrating the Eucharist together. The program has been geared to meet the needs of these Year 9 students. The gathering will be an overnight experience that will allow students to build relationships with other students from throughout the Diocese as well as a chance for students to talk and share about their faith journey. What: Festa Christi – a youth gathering for students from every Parish

school in the Southern Region of the Diocese. When : Thurs 14th – Fri 15th November 2013 Where: Coffs Camping and Conference Centre, Bonville Cost: Nil. All transport, food and accommodation expenses will be met by the Catholic

Schools Office.

A large number of students usually express an interest in this event. We can, however, only offer twelve places (6 males/ 6 females). Any student who would like to be considered is asked to write a brief statement supporting their nomination on the information sheets that will provided when this opportunity is presented.

SLEEP OUT

Every night across Australia, over 100,000 people are homeless. Nearly half of these are under the age of 25. The Port Macquarie-Hastings area has up to 125 young people reported to be homeless on any given night.

On October 25th (Friday, Week 3 ), St Joseph's Regional College will be holding its first ever sleepout. This will mean that for one night, 14 hours, you will sleep rough like many do each night across Australia. No lollies, no soft drink, no mobile phones. Get an insight into what it’s like to be homeless for a night.

See Jasmin for more information if you are interested.

Nora Swain Leader of Catechesis and School Evangelisation

ENGLISH NEWS

2013 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools- English

St Joseph’s Regional College English students are to be commended on their academic performance in this year’s International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS).

Of the 175 students who participated, 14 students were awarded a distinction (placing them in the top 3% of students in NSW and the ACT) and 46 students were awarded a credit (placing them in the top 20% of students in NSW and the ACT).

Rotary Essay Writing Competition

On Tuesday evening, Lily Howard (Year 8) participated as a finalist in the 2013 Port Macquarie West Rotary Essay Competition, where she was awarded the gold prize for her compelling presentation on the role of education in addressing global poverty. Congratulations, Lily!

Ms Brigitte Rieger Leader of English

CREATIVE ARTS NEWS Livit Summer Intensive 5 day performance camp with acting,

screen and musical theatre mentors.

The camp costs $795.

See Mrs Stace if you are interested and collect a brochure.

Mrs Claudette Stace Leader of Creative Arts

HOMEWORK HUB The Library is a great place for students to complete class work and assessment tasks. All Library resources are available for use during this time.

On Wednesdays, Mrs Rosenbaum, our Leader of Mathematics, is available to assist you with mathematical problems.

The hours are: Monday and Wednesday 3.15pm - 4.30pm

Tuesday and Thursday 3.15pm - 5.00pm

Friday 3.15pm - 4.00pm

The Homework Hub is for people who are "getting things done".

Mrs Narelle Mathews Homework Hub Supervisor

YEAR 11 - Young People and Risk Taking

Talking to Young People about Alcohol and Drugs It is best for education about alcohol and drugs to begin before young people are exposed to personal decisions about their use. Young people who have accurate information, coping and decision making skills and understand the issues, will be in a good position to make responsible decisions about alcohol and drugs. Parents provide a powerful role model when it comes to drinking and attitudes to alcohol and other drugs. Take time to talk. Sitting down with the young person in your care and mapping out a plan of action and what to say if they are offered drugs or alcohol can help equip them for the almost inevitable real event. Listen to what the young person in your family says about alcohol and drugs and follow up with a discussion. Take the opportunities when they come up during everyday activities, for example: When you pour a glass of alcohol When alcohol or other drugs are mentioned on TV or other media When using or giving out medicines When your young person has an assignment on alcohol, smoking, medicines or other drugs. It is important to understand that in some situations young people may take risks. Sitting down afterwards and helping them identify where things started to go wrong enables them to consider what they could do differently the next time they are faced with a similar situation.

♦ Australian Alcohol Guideline for Children and young people under 18 Not drinking alcohol is the safest option. For children under 15 Parents and carers are advised that children under 15 years of age are at the greatest risk of harm from drinking and that for this age group, not drinking is especially important. For Young people aged 15-18 years The safest option is to delay the initiation of drinking for as long as possible. Australian Alcohol Guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol. National Health and Medical Research Council, 2009 can be found at http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/_files_nhmrc/file/publicati ons/synopses/ds10-alcohol.pdf Look for information about the RRISK Program and ri sk taking at our website www.rrisk.com.au

LIBRARY NEWS Year 11 Book return Year 11 have been advised that all their Preliminary textbooks need to be returned by Wednesday of Week 3, after which they will be billed for these items. Emails have been sent to each student outlining which titles are to be returned. Please assist your child to attend to this important process.

Pat White This week, we were to host indigenous author Gladys Milroy, but she had to cancel her plans due to circumstances beyond her control. Fortunately, New Zealand author Pat White was able to step in and speak to our students in her place. Pat was the 2010 Writer in Residence at the historic Randell Cottage in Wellington, New Zealand and in that same year, his collection of essays “How the Land Lies : of longing and belonging” was published. Many thanks to the organisers of the Camden

Haven Watermark Literary Muster, and the Port Macquarie-Hastings Library for facilitating this visit. E-Book Library Our e-book library continues to expand with the addition this week of some new titles. During the holidays, 10% of the e-book library was out on loan which indicates a fantastic level of engagement by students and staff. The site is sjrcexchange.lib.overdrive.com. Like us on FaceBook – St Joseph’s Regional College Library.

Follow us on Twitter – @sjrcexchange

Karen Bale Teacher Librarian

CAREERS

YEAR 12 REMINDERS

21st October ACU- Early Achievers’ Program – closes on line 25th October UTS- Principals’ Recommendations Scheme d ue to the College. Senior Schools Day at Southern Cross University – On Tuesday 22nd October, some Year 11 students will be attending this valuable opportunity to experience campus life and explore course and career options. Students can board the bus at McKillop Senior College but must let us know beforehand if this is the case.

Work Experience- If your child is interested in undertaking work experience, each individual case will be considered on its merit. Students would need to discuss with us suitable dates but preferable these will be in holiday times and only under exceptional circumstances would this condition be waived.

If you require further information, go to the College Moodle site and access it via students – Careers – Work Experience. Careers Weekly Email Newsletter - All Year 11 and 12 students, parents and relevant Year 10 will receive each week a newsletter detailing all careers information that we receive. We hope some of the websites and information will be relevant to you and your son or daughter. Please contact us if you require further information or delete if nothing is relevant.

If you are not receiving these emails please check with the college office that your contact details are up-to-date. All careers information is broadcast through this method, so please keep details updated. Regional Careers Website- The Careers website at www.SJRCPortcareers.com offers up-to-date information for parents and students in all year groups.

Moodle – Careers - Always updated with important documents for work experience and university information. Parents can access this information via your child’s login.

YEAR 8, 9 And 10 – TAX FILE NUMBERS- Tax file number forms are processed by Mrs Tinsey every Friday. New forms are now available from the office.

Karen Bale & Leanne Tinsey, Leaders of Careers and University Transition

MATHS VAULT PROBLEMS A local charity is preparing food for homeless people. When 8 volunteers work together, they can get all the food prepared and distributed in 6 hours. How many hours would it have taken if there had been 12 volunteers, each working at the same rate? Last Week’s Answer: The question mark will be repl aced by a

CANTEEN ROSTER

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- The College canteen is in need of some extra help. If you would like to help on any day during the week between 9.30am-1.30pm (or even just a couple of hours in the middle of the day) please phone Emma Daley at the College Canteen on 5525 4100.

Term 4, Week 3

Monday HELP PLEASE! Tuesday Helen Anderson Wednesday HELP PLEASE! Thursday Stephanie McKinnon Friday Karen Walsh

DATA COLLECTION PRIVACY NOTICE

We wish to advise that on behalf of the CEC, NSW in response to an Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) request for student data, as detailed below be supplied. The Catholic Schools Office will collate and furnish this data from the schools SAS system. The data is to be used for one or both of the following purposes:

- Formulating national reports consisting of aggregated data on school performance; and

- Assisting government to formulate policies in relation to education matters. Please read the following Privacy Notice from ACARA. Parents are advised to contact the College office if they have any objections to the collection of information, no later than 18 th October 2013 .

Messages from Catholic Schools Parent Assembly Supporting Families

Dear Parents and Carers, We have some families in our school community that are currently facing some significantly challenging medical hardships. We are trying to support these families through these difficult times by providing meals to help ease the burden. Donations of meals ie: casseroles etc would be warmly received and greatly appreciated. These care packages will be delivered to our families regularly to provide continued support and let them know they are in our thoughts. If you could find some time to help, please label your meals with ingredients and deliver them to the school office. A big thankyou to the parents who have already contributed, your generosity was accepted with great appreciation and smiles ☺ Thanking you in advance for your support.

Peta Rourke, Parent Assembly Cluster Organiser, Cat holic Services Office Lismore

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Jorga Attard needs your vote!

Jorga Attard is a Year 8 Visual Art student from St Paul’s High School here in Port Macquarie. Earlier in the year she entered into the 2013 “Doodle for Google” competition with the theme of “If I could be an explorer I would………”

From over 20,000 entries nationwide, Jorga’s clever design has been selected by Google as one of the 8 Year 7-8 category finalists.

The next stage is a national online voting system – and that’s where you come in! Simply Google “Doodle for Google” and follow the links to the voting section. Find Jorga’s design called “Ride around the World” in the Year 7-8 section. Alternatively you

can click on the following link which will take you directly to Jorga’s work:

http://www.google.com.au/doodle4google/vote.html#d=d3-2

We are hoping to get as much community support for Jorga, as the winner gets their design as the Google logo live for 24hrs on the Google search engine webpage, plus lots of other great prizes for her and the school. Voting is only open from 9am Mon 14/10 to midnight Monday 21st Oct...... so get voting this weekend!! Thank you very much for your support. Lincoln Beddoe Visual Art Teacher St Paul’s High School

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MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE (MND) FUNDRAISER

A fundraising barbeque will be held at the Parish Hub, Horton Street Port Macquarie in support of Kim

Evan’s charity bike ride around Australia.

DATE: Monday, 28th October 2013.

TIME: 6pm – 8pm.

COST: $35 per head (includes BBQ and 2 drinks).

RAFFLES: Prizes include Cassegrain wine packs, accommodation, meat packs and

many other great prizes.

RSVP Newman Office: 65 803800 by Friday, 25th October to assist with catering.

(Payment made at the door.)

Hastings District Flying Club Open Day

Port Macquarie Airport

Sunday 27th October

9am to 4pm

Check out the facilities, aircraft, displays and trial instruction flights.

Food & drink available

For more info contact:

Rod Davison 0419 632 477

Tacking Point Surf Life Saving Club

Will be conducting its next Bronze Medallion (must be at least 15

years old) and Surf Rescue squad (at least 13 years old) starting

October 22nd 2013. If you are interested in learning to paddle skis,

boards or the rowing of surf boats please contact Amanda Higgerson

(mmta@bigpond.net.au) to put your name down for the course.

Physical Culture: This is a great sport for fitness, flexibility, coordination and posture, and at only $6 per lesson it is a very inexpensive sport. Contact Cheryle at Portphysi on 65854224 or 0408231253. All are welcome – come along and bring a friend!

ATTENDANCE REMINDER A reminder to all parents, notes must be in within 7 days of your child's absence or the absence will be reported on your child's report as UNEXPLAINED. Students who have more than 15 days leave in a year must have supporting documentation from a doctor or make written application to the Assistant Principal. This may also require an interview with the Principal or Assistant Principal. �------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PARENTS / GUARDIANS EXPLANATION FOR PUPIL’S ABSENCE PUPIL’S NAME _______________________________________Year__________ PC ________ DATE(S) OF ABSENCE ________________________________________________________ REASON FOR ABSENCE ________________________________________________________ PARENT / GUARDIAN SIGNATURE ________________________________ DATE __________

*Failure to have an absence explained within 7 days of returning to school MUST, BY LAW, be recorded and reported as UNEXPLAINED ABSENCE.

Term 4 – Dates to Remember

Week 3

Yr 7 Sport: Lifesaving (towel and swimmers)

Fri 25th Oct: Diocesan Gymnastics - Coffs Harbour

Fri 25th Oct: Diocesan Volleyball - Coffs Harbour

Week 4

Wed 30th Oct: Nth CCC Cricket Trials (entries close Fri 11/10)

Week 5

Week 6

Mon 11th Nov: Diocesan Baseball Trials - Coffs Harb our

Week 7

Sun 17th Nov: CCC Boys Water Polo Selection Trials - Ryde

Mon 18th Nov: CCC Girls Water Polo Selection Trials - Ryde

Fri 21st Nov: Diocesan Surf Lifesaving - Cabarita

Week 8

Mon 25th Nov: Diocesan Golf - Casino

Wed 27th Nov: Junior & Intermediate Sports Awards Assembly

Week 9

1st-3rd Dec: Diocesan Sports Enrichment Camp - Woodlawn

SPORTSPORTSPORTSPORT

TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE

LATEST SPORT INFORMATION FROM THE REGIONAL VISIT

http://www.pmreglism.catholic.edu.au/sport/sport