Newsletter - Term 1 - Week 4 - Issue 98

From the Principal

Dear Parents, Carers and Students

During a conversation that I had over the weekend I was alerted to the fact that a new Year Seven student at a Brisbane Catholic Education Diocese College when quizzed by his grandmother about what he had learnt in his first five days at his new school, he responded that he had learned a new blessing. “In the name of the Father; the Son and the whole experience!”

For many of the new students at Catholic schools around the state, and country, and certainly at St Joseph's College, learning how to make the ‘Sign of the Cross’, is a very new experience. As opposed to the normal experience that this practice is for students who are either at St Joseph's College already or who have made their way to St Joseph's College from the Catholic primary schools. 

When reflecting upon the success of the unnamed school to welcome and share with their new students our Catholic practices, we could certainly see this young person’s response as being incorrect and even a failure. Or perhaps we might see this from another point of view and consider that this young person had worked out very early that the experience and expression of God in education, is about the ‘whole experience!’ If the latter was the case then we would certainly say that the unnamed school got their welcome right and that this young person has already learnt about a God who loves, is inclusive and amazingly compassionate. 

With the new and continuing students at St Joseph's College in mind, I would like to share this great prayer of blessing with you today.

May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships, so that you will live deep within your heart.

May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people, so that you will work for justice, equality, and peace.

May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation and war, so that you will reach out your hand to comfort them and change their pain to joy.

And may God bless you with the foolishness to think that you can make a difference in the world, so that you will do the things which others tell you cannot be done.

Amen

Interschool Sport

Interschool sport has begun for the year and over the remainder of the year we will see St Joseph's College teams competing across a wide range of sports in all age groups and all divisions. For many students, it will be their first opportunity to represent St Joseph's College and I look forward to seeing our students competing. I would like to highlight that it is a privilege to represent St Joseph’s College and as such whilst it is important to play hard and give your very best, what is even more important is how we play. We must always display sportsmanship, humility in victory and graciousness in defeat. Best of luck to all of our sporting teams and individuals.

Student Protection at St Joseph’s College Toowoomba

The most important daily concern for our school community is the health, safety and well-being of our students and staff. St Joseph’s College has a number of specific child protection responsibilities which are detailed in the Student Protection Processes and Guidelines, available on the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Website along with other information for parents and caregivers. Student protection | Parents and community | Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools (twb.catholic.edu.au)

At our school, we have 6 staff members who can assist with student protection concerns. These staff members are called School Student Protection Contacts (SSPC’s) and you will see their names and photographs on posters around the school. Our current SSPC’s are Miss Aleesha Degan (Murphy House Leader), Mr Thomas Moore (Rice House Leader), Ms Shauna Green (School Counsellor), Mrs Kate Stenhouse (School Counsellor), Mr Joe Cryle (Assistant Principal Student Engagement), Mr Brendon Willocks (Deputy Principal) and as College Principal I am also a SSPC. Students can speak to any of these 6 staff members if they have any worries about their own safety or well-being, or that of a friend or classmate. We thank these staff members for undertaking this important role in our school.

Kort Goodman - Principal - KGoodman@sjc.qld.edu.au

From the Deputy Principal

Social Media

As we continue to navigate a world where social media is constantly evolving, it can be difficult to keep up with the many and varied platforms our children have access to.

If you are struggling to keep up, you are not alone; however, there are some signs to look out for that may be cause for concern. First and foremost is whether your child will “allow” you to friend them on their varied social media platforms. Being friends doesn’t mean that you have to like or comment on every post, but you should be able to see what your child is doing on the platform. If they do not want you to be friends, then a regular check through should not be out of the question. Obviously, the amount of checking-in should depend on your child’s age.

The joy of being on social media can quickly become something some people find very difficult to manage.  What starts as an amusement can rapidly turn into something that is all consuming. Should you be worried about your child’s social media use (including whether they can live without being connected to their phone or computer), you may wish to explore the St Joseph’s College SchoolTV site where you will find more information on young people and social media:  https://sjc.qld.schooltv.me/newsletter/social-media-and-digital-reputation

Upcoming

Brendon Willocks - Deputy Principal  -  BWillocks@sjc.qld.edu.au

From the Assistant Principal - Curriculum

The Queensland Certificate of Education - 2023

Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 in 2022 bank credit towards achieving the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)

Students can plan their pathway to achieving the QCE by the end of Year 12 and explore further study, training and career options by registering for the myQCE site.

https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au

Year 12 students are currently having academic interviews and are being asked if they logged in successfully to check their account with their LUI number.

Please check with your son or daughter to ensure they have done this.

Any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Assessment Calendars

Year 7 to 12 Assessment calendars have been emailed to students and parents in Week 3.

Students are also able to check their electronic calendars on the College Intranet and Website.

A copy of the St Joseph’s College Assessment Procedures is located on the St Joseph’s College Website : https://www.sjc.qld.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Assessment-Procedures-SJC.pdf

St Joseph’s College is required to adhere to the Queensland Curriculum Assessment Authority (QCAA) policies about due dates. Teachers are not able to grant extensions in the Senior School. Extensions to the due date for submission or completion can only be given for Internal formative and summative assessment types including: extended response project, performance or non-examination only.

Extensions for Internal formative and summative assessment types including: extended response project, performance or non-examination can only be given to students who have a disability, impairment and/or medical conditions, or experience other circumstances that may be a barrier to their performance in assessment.

Access arrangements and reasonable adjustments (AARA) are designed to assist these students.

St Joseph’s College will make decisions about AARA for Units 1 and 2 to ensure that for Applied, Essential and General subjects the AARA implemented for an eligible student for assessment in Units 1 and 2 are aligned to those that are available for summative assessment in Units 3 and 4. The provision of AARA for assessment in Units 1 and 2 by St Joseph’s College is not a guarantee that students will be provided the same access or the same adjustments for assessment in Units 3 and 4.
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For Units 3 and 4, St Joseph’s College must submit applications for QCAA approval and/or notify Principal-reported AARA to the QCAA on students’ behalf, via the QCAA Portal.
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Please refer to the 2023 Assessment Procedures on the St Joseph's College website for further details about our Assessment Procedures.

Assessment Calendars are used to show students when assessment is due.  Assignments are due in the lesson indicated by your teacher and must be uploaded in Canvas by 3pm on the due date.  Late assignments will not be marked.

If you require an extension due to illness (medical certificate may be required) or other extenuating circumstances please follow the Extension Process.

If you have any questions about assessment tasks or dates, please contact your child’s teacher or Curriculum Leader.

The 2023 Curriculum Leaders are :

• Kellie-Marie Ford - Assistant Principal Religious Education    
• Karen Tobin - Senior Learning Leader         
• Bill Whiting - Middle School Learning Leader
• Emma Chalmers Curriculum Leader – English & Languages
• Candice Brazier Curriculum Leader – Mathematics
• Cameron Love Curriculum Leader – Science
• Andrew Fellenberg Curriculum Leader – Humanities & Commerce
• Mitchell Kilgour Curriculum Leader – Health & Physical Education
• Brian Cantwell Curriculum Leader – Technology
• Chrissy Dwyer Curriculum Leader – The Arts
• Darcy Goodall Program Leader – Student Services

Please notes : Dates are set in the calendar but may be changed in consultation with the Curriculum Leader and Assistant Principal - Curriculum.  Dates for Semester 2 are still to be confirmed and are in draft form online.  QCAA does not support changes to assessment dates due to family holidays. 

Kerrie-Anne Fellenberg - Assistant Principal - Curriculum - KFellenberg@sjc.qld.edu.au

From the Assistant Principal - Student Engagement

Our primary reason for coming to school each day is to learn. Nobody in our community would disagree with this statement. Sometimes, our students may be challenged by a desire to leave the classroom. In many cases, there are good reasons for this. Nonetheless, it’s important that all students, staff, parents and guardians have clarity on the process for leaving class. 

In order to minimise time out of class, all students should: 

1. Have a water bottle. This prevents them leaving the classroom if they are thirsty 
2. Using facilities such as toilets at break times. That is, before the bell rings.  
3. Remaining mindful that the main role of a student at the College is to be in class, every lesson, for the whole lesson.  

If a student has a genuine and urgent reason for leaving the classroom, they should take the following steps: 

1. Raise their hand and respectfully request to leave the room. Students with a red card may use their red card to communicate this request to their teacher.  
2. Present their diary for signing by the teacher, this enables appropriate record keeping which maximises student supervision and safety. 
3. Students must leave their phones on the teacher’s desk; this drastically reduces the possibility of a student becoming further distracted while out of class. 
4. Students should use the bathroom as quickly as possible and ask their teacher to sign the diary upon returning.  
5. Students should then plan to catch up on missed work. 
6. Students must remain mindful that regular exits from class erode trust and negatively impact learning. Teachers may wish to have a follow-up conversation with students if they become concerned about frequent exits from class. 

Thank you in anticipation of your support as we work to maximise safety and learning at St Joseph’s College.  

Joseph Cryle - Assistant Principal - Student Engagement -  JCryle@sjc.qld.edu.au 

From the Assistant Principal - Religious Education

Inauguration Ball Practice  

It was an absolute joy over the weekend to join the Year 12 students and their parents and guardians for dance practice. It was an incredibly hot day and I am sure many there would usually spend their Sundays very differently. However, my soul was lifted as I watch everyone learning together and simply enjoying the freedom of dance. I hope many others felt the same.  

The parent/guardian dance is a long-standing tradition at the College. Not only is it a one-off opportunity for our young people to learn some partner dancing and the etiquette that goes along with it; it also holds deep symbolic meaning. Our students are partnered in this journey to the end of their school by those they have at home supporting them. When they dance with one parent/guardian, this represents all those at home they have stepped through this year with them.  

I thank all the parents and guardians who were able to join us on Sunday and congratulate the 2023 cohort on their ability to pick up the dances so quickly. They have been excellently coached and encouraged by Mrs Gayle Ward. Thank you to Ms Adriane Markham and Ms Cath Barton for their organisation of the Inauguration Ball.  

Now having seen a sneak preview, I can’t wait to see everyone dance up storm on Saturday.  

Please enjoy this video of the afternoon’s practice: Sunday 12 Feb Dance Practice 

Set Our Hearts on Fire  

Our Mission Captains would like to share a few messages with our parents about the theme: https://youtu.be/eVFCV0ONh48  

We hope that the theme of Set our Hearts on Fire will inspire us all to find our passions and invite the Holy Spirit into our lives. ​Our theme encourages all members of our community to embrace their gifts, ignite their passions​ and create a community where everyone can flourish. ​ 

As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, 
so may the light of your presence, O God, 
set our hearts on fire with love for you; 
now and for ever. 

Amen. 

Year 7 and New Families Welcome Liturgy and BBQ 

On Thursday evening we welcomed our new students and families to the College for the presentation of House badges and to share a meal together.  

As part of this liturgy, a few students shared their reflections on what it has meant for them to join our Joey’s community. I thank these students for genuine and thoughtful reflections, and I hope you enjoy them.  

Hello, I’m Ruby. My first few weeks have been both exciting and stressful. It's been exciting because I've gotten to meet lots of new people: new teachers, new classmates, new friends.  It's been stressful trying to be in the right place, at the right time, in the right uniform, with the right books, and my hat. The hat my Mum is so proud I haven’t lost yet! 

In my short time at Joey's, I feel so much more grown up. I’ve had to learn to light a Bunsen burner and saw a piece of timber which are experiences I've never had before. I love the different opportunities available here and I'm excited to try all the elective subjects that St Joseph's has to offer. I can't wait to get my hands on the stoves and sewing machines in the home economics building. Shout out to my Year 12 buddy, Dom! He has been showing me where my classes are. He checks in with me, and chats with me most days.   
On the flip side high school also has more challenges, like so many different classes, with different teachers and separate homework, due on separate dates. I’ve quickly had to become a lot more organised.   

Ruby McMahon, Year 7 

Hi, my name is Isabelle Whittaker, and I have had a fun start to my time at St Joey’s. The community has been very welcoming. I faced a few challenges in the first week of school like trying to find my classes and reading my timetable, but I managed and there has always someone there to help me like my friends, teachers, and buddy.

The best thing about St Joeys is the community and the subjects that are on offer. My favourite subject so far has to be Home Ec. because I get to cook, and I love to cook. I am looking forward to doing Drama in Semester 2 and all the other arts opportunities at St Joey's.  

Isabelle Whittaker, Year 7

Good afternoon, my name is Declan and, like you, I’m new here. St Joseph’s was, I’ll admit it, super overwhelming- the new environment, people, subjects, and systems, including different break times and starting school an hour earlier (which I have struggled with). At the start, I was so overwhelmed that I wanted to go back to my other school but then I thought to myself, “Do I want to go back or better myself as a person by staying here?”  

Luckily for me after the first week or two I had gotten so much more comfortable, and the decision was easy. I’m looking forward to seeing what this school has to offer because there has already been so much going on that there hasn’t been a regular week! First week, introductions, second-week basketball tryouts, week 3 swimming carnival, and this week is this event. If I could give any advice even though I’m new it would be to try things out like sports or clubs. I’m looking forward to seeing all of you around the school and having fun.

Declan Dening, Year 8   

Good morning staff and students, I would like to make a special thanks to the teachers and guardians for making our start at high school comfortable and easy. So far, my stay at St Joseph’s College has been inviting and comfortable and I have enjoyed myself very much in the little time that I’ve been here. My favourite thing about school so far is probably how inclusive and helpful older grades have been and the consideration the school has for the students.

During my stay at St Joseph’s, I have learned many things in the short time that I’ve been here. I’ve obviously learned the casual Math and English but I’ve learned how important the Joey's Way really is and that the 4 values and 12 imperatives are extremely important in the everyday life.  

Ash Kuehnemann, Year 7

Kellie-Marie Ford - Assistant Principal - Religious Education  -  KFord@sjc.qld.edu.au 

College Captains

Hello St Josephs!

Welcome to 2023, we are so happy to see everyone back to school, we hope you all had a safe and relaxing break! We wanted to extend a special welcome to all the new faces at our school. This year we want to encourage participation in all aspects of college life, so if we could offer any advice to the year sevens or any other new members of the community, it would be to give everything a go and try as many things as you can, it’s a great way to make friends, and memories and figure out what you’re passionate about. Try your hardest in everything that you do this term, knowing you’re backed by an amazing community that wants you to succeed and grow.

Have a great term!

Sophie and Shane

Academic Captains

Striving for Success this year!

As we continue to get further into the year of 2023, we would like to remind everyone of both the success and the potential the school year has to offer. We would also like to give another congratulations to those who received an academic award from Semester 2, 2022. These students aspired to excellence and went above and beyond to achieve incredible results, displaying the values of excellence, perseverance, and determination. In addition to this, we would also like to congratulate all students who were invited to the Academic Morning Tea. We hope everyone who reads this can keep in mind the potential that they have, and that everyone is capable of trying their hardest and achieving what they want to achieve, especially at St Joseph’s College with endless opportunities available to each and every one of us. 

With the goal of everyone making 2023 their year of success, we would like to remind everyone of the continuous support St Joseph’s College offers students; access to resources via Canvas, after-school tutorials with teachers along with academic support that happens Thursday afternoons in the library. There are also several extra curriculum activities open to all students such as reading and writing competitions, as you never know when inspiration will strike. These opportunities are available to help you to get that extra push to reach higher heights in 2023!

Study Initiatives:

As we get closer to assessments and exams time, we hope all students can take on the message to try their hardest and achieve incredible results just like last semester. In addition to this, keep in mind that we still have an entire year of possibilities and opportunities ahead of us; we just have to act on them.

We know that it's easy to procrastinate and leave things to the last minute, but this can leave you highly stressed and anxious when exam time comes, which can sadly be reflected in your results both from poor preparation and the stress you have caused yourself. It’s important to remember that a number or a grade doesn't define you, but the effort and determination you demonstrate does!

Remember, “prior preparation prevents poor performance”

Some easy study tips that we have picked up along the way and that we believe make a big difference is 20 minutes of revision a day trains your brain to help you remember the information when you need it weeks down the track. It’s almost impossible to remember a term’s work, a week before the big exam. Secondly, a neat and tidy book with headings and questions helps. It's no use revising your book when you haven't written the topic or the question. You won't remember the day you did the question, so write everything down! Additionally, teachers use Canvas. Use this to your advantage. All the study resources are at your disposal - you just have to use them. Lastly, you need to find what works for you. There's no point in making a big revision document because your friend has one as it might not help you, but rather make you feel overwhelmed. If you are a visual studier, use flashcards, or if you are a read and retain kind of person then reading the textbook and taking notes will help. Maybe you like practice questions to help you feel settled, but whatever it is, is how you need to prepare. Practice good habits now, so it's easier down the track.

Dom and I are always available to help so please don’t hesitate to send us an email or come and have a chat.

2023 Academic Captains - Olivia Schuh and Dom Rice

Student Voice

Hello, Joey’s Community!

We hope that everybody had a relaxing holiday and jumped back into the new school year feeling fresh and energised!

This year, Student Voice is aiming to spread more awareness throughout Joey’s on several projects & concerns that the college is facing - but we need your help! Student Voice is about making your voice heard, to get a student perspective on the issues the school is facing - and to get students involved in finding solutions. All students are welcome, so feel free to swing by, have your say, and get involved in some of our projects for 2023!

Student Voice is a great club to feel welcomed & included, to have your say, and to make new friends! We are all about brainstorming new ways to improve the community. We meet every lunchtime on Day 9 (Thursday), in Seminar Room 2! Bring your lunch and we look forward to seeing you there!

On behalf of Student Voice,

Kira Standeaven and Bella Harch

Murphy House

Murphy - Go and set the world on fire!

As a College our liturgical theme for the year is ‘Set our Hearts on Fire’ and this idea of energy and vitality will be drawn upon as the term develops. Our house motto “with vision and spirit” encourages us to look beyond ourselves in the service of others in a spirit of generosity and integrity. Murphy House welcomes Year 7, new and continuing students to take up this notion and ignite a passion and enthusiasm within your hearts in all that you do.

This theme is all about igniting the passion and enthusiasm within us, so that we may live our lives with purpose and meaning. When our hearts are set on fire, we are filled with a sense of energy and vitality that can help us to overcome any obstacles that come our way. There are many different things that can set our hearts on fire, such as our faith, our relationships, our work, and our hobbies. When we have a strong connection to these things, we can experience a deep sense of joy and fulfillment that can sustain us in even the toughest of times. Our faith can be a powerful source of inspiration and motivation, reminding us of the love and grace of God and the infinite possibilities that lie ahead.

To set your heart on fire, it is important to be intentional about the things that we focus on. This means avoiding negative influences and toxic relationships and instead surrounding ourselves with people and things that bring us happiness and inspiration. Another key element is maintaining a sense of perspective. When we do this, we are more likely to see the big picture and understand the importance of our lives and the impact we can have on the world around us. We are more likely to have a sense of purpose and meaning, and we feel motivated to make a positive difference in the world. It is also important to be open to new experiences and opportunities that come our way. Take risks and embrace new challenges, knowing that they will help us grow and develop in exciting new ways. In doing so creativity and innovation occur.

Ultimately, the Christian theme of setting our hearts on fire is about finding and maintaining a deep sense of connection to the things that matter most to us. It is about being intentional about our lives and the choices we make, and it is about embracing the infinite possibilities that lie ahead of us. When our hearts are set on fire, we are more likely to experience a sense of joy and fulfillment, and we are more likely to make a positive impact on the world.

I encourage students and staff to support each other over the term and to live by our motto “with vision and spirit” so that we will see these heartful opportunities and embrace them with excitement.

Praying with Song

This song is a powerful prayer about the power of God’s love and grace to transform the darkness within our lives into light.

‘Oh Mercy’ Lyric Video - Stu Garrard, Matt Maher and Audrey Assad.

 There's a wall inside my heart

 Can't get round it

 Keeps the two of us apart

 Can't get over it

But under my skin is where you begin

 And your kindness leads me now

Oh mercy Jesus Son of God

 Oh mercy shine your light on us

When you took your broken heart

 And fed the world with it

 You gave us all a brand new start

 I can't get over it

And under my skin, forgiveness sets in

 And your kindness leads me now

Oh mercy Jesus Son of God

 Oh mercy shine your light on us

 Oh mercy Jesus Son of God

 Oh mercy shine your light on us

And under my skin your spirit within

 Is leading me home

Oh mercy Jesus Son of God

 Oh mercy shine your light on us

 Let us pray together: Living Christ, shine your light on each of us. May your spirit do its work in us and through us to transform the world into a place of light, love and peace.

Aleesha Degen - Student Engagement Middle Leader - Murphy House  -  adegen@sjc.qld.edu.au

Sport

Swimming Carnival

Last week saw the running of our annual swimming carnival at the Milne Bay Aquatic Centre.

We were blessed with a great day weather wise finally, after having it rescheduled last year.

The day commenced with the 15 years and older students completing all the events to the best of their abilities. Extra students were added to events, and they were quite warm and wanted to get wet and I think they also saw how much fun everyone was having and so decided to participate. Whatever the reason it was terrific to see students competing.

The junior events got under way at about 11.30pm with a great deal more enthusiasm and heaps of cheering. Students really did challenge themselves in some of the events and showed a great deal of courage for their houses.

Age Champions were as follows.

The House and Spirit trophy was awarded to McAuley House who had the most 25m swimmers and were deemed to be very loud even though there were not as many students as the other houses.

Team Scores

Boys                                                                                      Girls

1^st – Murphy 1,339 pts                             1^st – Murphy 1,601 pts

2^nd – Rice 1,200 pts                                    2^nd – Rice 1,089 pts

3^rd – Brennan 942 pts                                3^rd – Brennan 875 pts

4^th – McAuley 895 pts                               4^th – McAuley 521 pts

Team Scores

1^st – Murphy 2,940 pts

2^nd – Rice 2,289 pts

3^rd – Brennan 1,817 pts

4^th – McAuley 1,416 pts

CONGRATULATIONS MURPHY HOUSE!

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Basketball

Friday Night saw the commencement of the Friday Night Basketball competition. We were host to Concordia.

The night commenced with the Year 7/8 girls’ teams, with most of them coming off Year 7 camp it was brilliant that they all game and played. To make matters worse we only have five players in that team and so are asking if anyone else would like to join the team, to go and see Miss Newton and help us out.

Lara Laxley had a brilliant night in both defence and attack, top scoring with 24 of our 42 points. Charlotte Wiedman worked hard for her 8 points, managing to get a lot of loose balls to hand off. Erin Richardson also scored 8 points and Libby Everitt rounded out the scoring with 2 points. Our final score was 42 to 24 points. I can bet the girls slept well on Friday night. Great effort by all.

The Year 7/8 boys were not quite as tired as half of the team were not on camp. In our 38 to 30 win against Concordia Kobe Guok top scored with 20 points. He had a strong game dominating the boards with strong rebounds. Both Lucan Byrne and Oliver Foley scored 6 points each. Riley Woods contributed with 4 points and Rocco Feuer put 2 points on the board to contribute to our hard-fought win.

It was a tough game, but the boys held their heads and work together to come out winners.

The second Year 7/8 boys’ team had their hands full with a team from Grammar and even though they played really hard and never gave up the score line was very one sided. But this is all about a learning curve and how to take the good with the bad. We will get better as we continue into the competition and this game will be in the past.

Concordia arrived and decided to play with only 4 girls which was really difficult for them but good for us. Even after Tiarnee Smith started playing with the girls after half time, our team still had a strong win of 46 to 15 points. They were really switched on and dominated all over the court.

Sami Hunter, Kaley Markey, and Krystal Timms all top scored with 8 points each. Krystal had two three pointers in that total. Tyla Salmi and Sienna Hawkins put six against their score sheet totals. Libby Cooke and Akor Bior both had 4 points each and Holly Robinson finished the night on 2 points.

The girls worked well together once we switched on and played as a team after such a long break. The ball moved swiftly down the court, and we took full advantage of an exhausted Concordia. Tiarnee made us work harder as she bought so much more height into the game.

Now for the fast game. It was a terrific game with both teams going from one end to the other so quickly and controlled. The boys worked well together with Oliver making his comeback from his knee injury last year.

Top scoring for the game was Jamison Brown with 17 points. Dean Sowry put away a few 3 pointers to bring his score to 14 points, followed closely on 12 points by Ryan Richardson. Will English had a strong game and came away with 8 points next to his name. Oliver Smyth and Darby Reid each scored 4 points and Elvis Mgutu scored 2 points to round out our score of 61 to 45.

Our second team of open B under the guidance of Mr Meara played Highlands at Highlands. For most of them this was their first time playing in this type of competition. The boys had some tall timber to contend with but never gave up until the final whistle blew. Our score line was 58 to 21 with our top scorer being Noah Brown with 6 points, Dylan Stephens put on 4 points, with Oscar Meara and Tom Adams scored 3 points each and Nate Bonell and Liam Teakle had 2 points each.

Many thanks to Tyla Salmi, Kaley Markey and Tiarnee Smith who helped to referee during the night.

To all the people that volunteered to do the score bench, it was greatly appreciated.

Our games next week are at Harristown State High School in the blue gym.

The open B boys’ game is at St Mary’s College against Downlands and this game will most likely be at 7.00pm.

The second Year 7/8 team play at the main gym at Grammar (court 3) at 6.00pm.

Sports Darling Downs Presentation Dinner

On Saturday Night February 11, I had the pleasure of attending the presentation dinner for the 2022 Senior and Junior Sports Stars of the Year.

St Joseph’s College was well represented on the night:

Sienna Duerloo – January monthly winner for swimming

Porter White – April monthly winner for Track Cycling

Blaise Prendergast – July monthly winner for touch

Nominated for coach of the Year were Mr Andrew Fellenberg and Mrs Jessica Lawrence.

Mrs Lawrence was also nominated for Volunteer of the Year.

Tameka Dyne (touch) and Heidi Zimmerle (hockey) were also nominated for Umpire/referee of the Year Award.

I am very proud to announce that Sienna Duerloo was presented with the Junior Sports Star of the Year Award. We had to wait for the second last award presented for the night, but it was well worth the wait. Sienna won a trophy, a beautiful big vase for the flowers she was presented and $2,000.00 which will be very welcome by her parents to cover the costs of the many events she attends.

A very exciting night and great to see so many of our students in contention for awards. Congratulations to everyone.

Darling Downs Teams

Congratulations to the following students who have made Darling Downs teams in their respective sports:

James Beasley and Zander Jackson – 13 – 19 years boys’ softball

Sienna R Wilson, Evie King and Bridie Nicol – 13 – 19 years girls’ softball

Eloise Hauser – 16 – 19 years cricket

Jackson Stewart – 10 – 12 years cricket.

Cameron Taylor – 10 – 19 years Golf. He also won the Championship on the Day!

Many other trials are occurring in the next couple of weeks. Please download the DD calendar or our sports calendar to keep up to date with all the announcements.

At the 10 – 12 years Range swimming trials on Monday three of our young students contested for a place in the next stage for DD selection at Gatton on Feb 28.

Results:

Taylor Wann: First 100m freestyle ,50m breaststroke, 100m backstroke, 50 m butterfly, 50m freestyle

Eloise Janke: First 100m butterfly, Second 50m butterfly

Chloe Campbell also competed on the day and may have made it for breaststroke.

All three have been invited to go to the next stage for swimming trials for the Darling Downs Team. 

Many thanks to Mrs Campbell who took over from me timekeeping to allow me to come back to school to teach. And a special thank you to Mrs Reeves for doing the marshalling all day as a representative of the College.

Non-School-Based Sport

Congratulations to Hailey Warhurst and Bradley Schultz who have been selected in the 2023 Under 15 Qld State Hockey Teams competing at the Australian Championships in Darwin in April. 

Also, Congratulations to Bridie Nicol who has been selected in the Under 18 Australian Softball Developmental Squad and will travel to Canberra for training at the Australian Institute of Sport in April to consolidate her place in the team. She is aiming to make the Australian team to travel to Canada in July for the International Championship. 

Debbie Newtown - Program Leader - Sport - DNewton@sjc.qld.edu.au

Connecting with Careers

Lunch and Learn

Year 10 Work Experience

A reminder that Year 10 work experience forms are now overdue. If you haven’t returned your work experience agreement form, please return it to the Career pathways Office as soon as possible.

Every Tuesday in Room 22(b), Mrs Harman and Miss Penner will be available to assist you with Work Experience.

Each Thursday, you will be engaging in Work Experience lessons. Please be punctual and bring a charged device to each lesson. You will be working in your House with the following teachers:

Brennan – Mrs Harman and Miss Penner

McAuley – Mrs Tobin

Murphy – Mrs Fellenberg

Rice – Mr Cryle

Uni Showcase Tour comes to SJC!

Last week, we welcomed UniSQ and their accommodating institutions as they commenced their travelling road show, visiting schools throughout Queensland, and showcasing the value of higher education and the range of study options available.

Year 10, 11, and 12 students received engaging and entertaining presentations that covered Student Life, Raising Aspirations and How to Apply, Uni costs, and Accommodation.

We were very lucky to also be joined by local businesses and Registered Training Organisations.

The event concluded with a career expo-style session where students spoke to each representative, asked questions, and collected information.

Thank you to all our exhibitors that attended the Career Pathways Expo, enriching our students with a wide range of opportunities.

Are you ready to find Your Career?

On the Australian Government website Your Career you can take a quick quiz to find study, training or job options that support your current career ideas or goals. On the site you can find information about:

• Are you ready to find your career
• Explore your career
• Industries in demand
• Quick links - occupations, learn and train, resources
• Articles

myfuture website

myfuture is free and you sign-up at your first visit to the site. You will enter a username and password for access for future visits. The site contains information on courses, occupations, industries and institutions. On the site you can find:

• My career profile - Complete activities to identify interests, values and skills and view suggested occupations to explore career pathways (you have to register first but it's free).
• Career bullseyes - Find out what career pathways are related to school learning areas.
• Occupations - Explore over 350 occupations describing tasks, skill levels and current labour market information (you have to register first but it's free).
• Industries  - Access important information (including employment prospects) for each industry.
• Career articles  - Discover practical information to support your career exploration.
• Courses  - Discover a course for you by viewing current higher education and vocational education and training (VET) courses (you have to register first but it's free).
• Job seeker resources - Discover resume and cover letter templates and other resources to help you find and gain a job.
• Career stories - Learn tips and tricks by reading real-life career stories about personal experiences.
• User guide videos - View short videos that demonstrate key sections of the website to learn how to get the most out of myfuture.

A reminder that you can access career information from the St Joseph’s College Careers website.

We have several exciting school-based apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities below:

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade with Obadare open to Year 10, 11 and 12 students
• Certificate III in Sings and Graphics with Sings N’ Lines open to Year 11 or 12 students

Certificate III Business

• Totally Workwear Yr 11 & 12
• Max & betty - Year 10, 11 & 12
• Pattysmith's - Year 10 & 11
• Bakery Cakery - Year 10, 11 & 12
• Noodle Box - Year 10, 11 & 12
• Pacific Fuels - Year 10, 11 & 12
• Spanos Supa Iga- Year 10, 11 & 12
• Red Rooster - Year 10 & 11
• Pack & Send - Year 10, 11 & 12
• Action Indoor Sports Stadium - Year 10, 11 & 12

Certificate III Hospitality

• Parisiann Patisserie - Year 10, 11 & 12
• Piccolo Papa - Year 10, 11 & 12
• Ric & Co - Year 10, 11 & 12
• Cafe 63 - Year 10 & 11
• Subway - Year 10 & 11
• Toowoomba Thai - Year 10 & 11
• The Rock - Year 10 & 11
• 95 Mary St - Year 10, 11 & 12

Certificate III Commercial Cookery

• Muller Bros - Year 11  &12
• Fitzy's - Year 11 & 12
• Kajoku Korean Cuisine - Year 11 & 12
• The Rock - Year 10 & 11 
• Rak Thai Kitchen - Year 10 & 11

To find a copy of all current SBA vacancies, click here: School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBA&Ts)

For more information please contact the Careers Team.

Charlotte Penner - Careers Support Officer  -  cpenner@sjc.qld.edu.au

Maree Harman - Career Development Practitioner  -  mharman@sjc.qld.edu.au

SJC - Community News

Our Parent Business Directory has begun and you may see some of our parents business in our column beside our newsletter! We would like to include more businesses. If you would like to be featured please send through any deatils and/or business graphics to: marketing@sjc.qld.edu.au

Uniform Shop

EFTPOS only - No Cash accepted until further notice.

All summer and winter stock is available for purchase.

Football/Confro shorts, socks and training shirts available in store.

Reminder hat bands are available for purchase.

School Shoes are also available in store in various styles.

Orders can be made online, paid for over the phone and all orders can be delivered to student entrance for your child to collect from there.

Online orders can also be delivered to your home for a fee.

Online ordering is available at all times and will only be packed during shop trading hours.

Out of stock:

Tracksuit Jackets Sizes 14, XS, S, M and L  - due in next week

Tracksuit Pants Size L

Senior Blouse Sz 10A

Female Sport Shirt XS

Throughout the school term our opening hours are:

Tuesday - 8.00 am - 12.00 pm

Wednesday - 8.00 am - 4.00 pm

Thursday - 8.00 am - 12.00 pm

You are welcome to purchase from the online uniform shop at your convenience and your order will be filled when the store is next open.

Please contact the uniform shop on the below details:

Phone:           07 4631 8514

Email:             sjct@midford.com.au

Ordering Online Process

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Second hand uniforms are also available at the Uniform Shop.

If you have used uniform items that would like to donate, please drop off to the Uniform Shop during opening hours.  Donations are greatly appreciated.

If you have used uniform items that you would like us to sell for you, please call into the uniform shop and collect a “Used Clothing” form. Used uniforms items MUST be in good condition, hems intact, no holes, stains or missing buttons. They also need to washed, ironed and be the current uniform. 

If you have any questions, please call us on 4631 8514 during opening hours.