Newsletter - Term 4 - Week 2 - Issue 112

From the Acting Principal

Welcome back and thank you

A warm welcome back to the College. I trust that everyone feels refreshed and ready to resume an important and busy Term 4.

Thank-you for ensuring our learners were well-prepared, equipped and ready to start Term 4. We also appreciate the many conversations that parents had with our learners regarding their goals for Term 4 following Term 3 Interim Reports.

Welcome

We welcome Mrs Nadine Luhrs back to St Jospeh’s College from Term 4. Nadine will be joining the Student Engagement Team as a College Guidance Counsellor.

We also welcome Rani Deane to the Enhanced Learning Team as a School Officer - Assisting Student Learning. 

Year 12 Final Studies

Best wishes are extended to the Year 12 students who are now completing their final studies, masterclasses and preparation for the external ATAR examinations to be held from Monday 23rd October.  Students not completing an ATAR are finalising their assessments in Week 1 to 3, engaging in Work Experience, commencing additional work or undertaking their school-based apprenticeships. Teachers are available to assist the students with their subject-specific studies right up to their actual external examinations. All the best to the Year 12 students as they are preparing for these important final exams.

Student Leader Induction

This morning we celebrated the induction of our Student Leaders for 2024. This celebration was one of great significance. The induction of student leaders and the passing of the symbols of student leadership from the current leaders to the new leadership group strengthens and inspires the Year 11 leaders for the challenges of leadership, both individually and communally.

The challenge of ‘Serving Him in Others’, being selfless, community minded, welcoming and caring is one that all leaders face each day, and it is now the turn of our current Year 11 students.

It is with great pleasure that we announce that our Student Leaders for 2024 are:

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We wish this wonderful group of young people all the best for their tenure as the Captains of St Joseph’s College and we look forward to working with them as we continue to engage with ‘The Joeys Way’ over the next year.

Finally, I would like to thank our Year 12 cohort who have done a wonderful job in leading our community this year.

Listening to the Community

There is much positivity in the Catholic Church with Pope Francis at the helm. He is aware of the decline in church attendance worldwide and is in turn, listening, addressing the hierarchy, and enabling the views of the groundswell community of the Church to be heard. To do this in a practical sense, Pope Francis has called for a synod at the Vatican. The Synod on Synodality was launched last week on 4 October. The global meetings, to be held from the 4th – 29th October 2023 in Rome, are the culmination of two years of preparation. At its conclusion, a synthesis report will be read and approved at St Peter’s Basilica on Sunday 29th October, marking the conclusion of the Synod.

On this synodality, Pope Francis has said many statements over the past years which give meaning, purpose and focus to these assemblies. Below are a few for your perusal:

“…..this may seem excessively technical, of little interest to the general public, but it is something truly important for the Church.”

“Walk together. Question together. Take responsibility together for community discernment, which for us is prayer, as the first Apostles did: This is synodality, which we would like to make a daily habit in all its expressions.”

“There is no place for ideology in the synod. It’s another dynamic. The synod is dialogue between baptised people in the name of the Church, on the life of the Church, on dialogue with the world, on the problems that affect humanity today. But when you think along an ideological path, the synod ends.”

“Precisely at this time, when there is much talk and little listening, and when the sense of the common good is in danger of weakening, the Church as a whole has embarked on a journey to rediscover the word (Synod) together”.

“Synodality, as a constitutive element of the Church, offers us the most appropriate interpretive framework for understanding the hierarchical ministry itself. If we understand, as St. John Chrysostom says, that ‘Church and Synod are synonymous,’ in as much as the Church is nothing other than the ‘journeying together’ of God’s flock along the paths of history towards the encounter with Christ the Lord, then we understand too that, within the Church, no one can be ‘raised up’ higher than others. On the contrary, in the Church, it is necessary that each person ‘lower’ himself or herself, so as to serve our brothers and sisters along the way.”

“The world in which we live, and which we are called to love and serve, even with its contradictions, demands that the Church strengthen cooperation in all areas of her mission. It is precisely this path of synodality which God expects of the Church of the third millennium,” Pope Francis stated.

We pray that this synod is a game-changer in the Church as it attempts to listen to the community of God within the Church in a most humble and open manner.

May God’s blessing be upon this synod and our young people of St Joseph’s College who are part of the community of the Church into the future. Amen.

2023 Presentation Night – Save the Date

All students and families are welcome to the 2023 Presentation Night!  The evening will acknowledge the student’s academic, mission, sporting, cultural and engagement & leadership achievements of students across the College.  As in previous years, we look forward to a range of performances.  We invite all members of the College community to join us for a night of festivity and entertainment as we celebrate the achievements of our students across SJC in all areas of college life. Tickets will be available shortly via a link from the Empire Theatre – stay tuned and save this date.

Brendon Willocks - Acting Principal - bwillocks@sjc.qld.edu.au

From the Acting Deputy Principal

Term 4

There are many events and opportunities for students in Term 4. Please stay up-to-date with our EdSmart permission slips and correspondence, and encourage your child to be involved in as many opportunities and activities as possible. As a timely reminder, we would like to highlight to all families that if your contact details registered with the College need to be updated, please contact the Office or via your Sentral Parent Portal.

Brief overview of some key Term 4 events:

• Assessments for all students and in particular Yr 12 students sitting their External Exams for their General subjects
• Graduation and farewells
• Presentation Night at the Empire Theatre. All are welcome and invited.
• Student Leadership handover
• Term 4 is the beginning of Unit 3 for Year 11 students. This means that for General subjects, student assessment is now summative and contributes to ATAR calculations (if the student is ATAR eligible).

Term 4 is certainly shaping to be another full and exciting term, with many opportunities.

Making the most of Term 4

We have almost reached the end of the year and we are probably already counting down to our Christmas break. Term 4 is jam-packed with celebration; there are events to farewell our seniors, merit trips, art shows, and award presentations.

However, we cannot underestimate the power of Term 4 for our academic success. For many students, their final assessment may not impact their overall results for the year. Instead, this term needs to be seen as one of consolidation and preparation for 2024. 

So in Term 4, I challenge all students to focus on these two things- consolidate your learning gaps and prepare your 2024 approach to study.

Consolidate Your Learning Gaps

The first thing here is to get out your assessment results for every subject you’ll be continuing in some form into next year — subjects like Religion, English, Maths, and Science. 

Any mistakes you’ve made in these assessments and exams are a clear indication of the gaps and weak areas you currently have. Unless you try to fix them, they’re only going to get a lot worse and cause you difficulty in the years to come. 

Allocate one afternoon per week after school for one subject. For example:

• Monday = Maths
• Tuesday = English
• Wednesday = Science

Spend 1 hour working on reviewing these mistakes and finding similar questions you can work on until you’re confident you’re getting them correct consistently. This will build your confidence in remembering the content!

Prepare your 2024 approach to study

While Term 4 may seem like the perfect time to wind down or to coast through to the end. It is actually the perfect time to trial new approaches and experiment with your study techniques.

So, by getting these good habits started in Term 4, you are building your knowledge and skills to avoid Christmas holiday learning loss and reduce the stress of starting in Term 1.

One of the best things you can start exploring is how to create effective study notes for some of your subjects.

Study notes help you create a strong foundation in your knowledge! From many years of teaching, I’ve noticed that students with effective study notes are more confident and capable. 

Here are some helpful websites for tips and tricks on developing good study notes. 

• A Simple Guide to Study Notes - Oxford Learning
• 20 eye-catching ideas for your study notes | Canva

Apps for creating study notes: 

• Quizlet: Online flashcard maker and flashcard app | Quizlet
• Scribzee: SCRIBZEE, the free app that revolutionizes your handwritten notes

Upcoming Events

Kellie-Marie Ford - Acting Deputy Principal  -  kford@sjc.qld.edu.au

From the Assistant Principal - Curriculum

Year 12 - Accessing myQCE

Has your child logged into their myQCE account so they can check their Year 12 results?

https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/your-qce-pathway/student-portal-and-learning-account

A reminder to check with your son or daughter about accessing their myQCE site.  Can they show you their LUI number? Do they remember how to log in?

You will need your learner unique identifier (LUI) the first time you register for the Student Portal.  If you have already registered, you can log in with your email and password you have set for your account. Remember the email must not be the school email as students won’t have access to this email once they graduate.

See the Student Portal FAQs if you need help to access your account.

Year 9, 10 & 11 Students

Nominations now open for the myQCE Student Reference Group

The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is recruiting new members for the myQCE Student Reference Group in 2024. The group gives students the chance to have their say about the QCE system processes and senior schooling. Queensland students who will be in Year 10, 11 or 12 in 2024 are eligible to apply. The group meets four times per year and membership is ongoing until students graduate from Year 12. Nominations close on Friday 27 October 2023 — for more information and to nominate, visit the myQCE website

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

From the Assistant Principal - Student Engagement

We are pleased to announce that the 2023 Merit Trip will take place on Friday the 24th of November, Monday the 27th of November (Year 8 and 9) and Tuesday the 28th of November (Year 7). This year’s trip will be to Dreamworld.  

The purpose of the Merit Trip is to acknowledge the many students at St Joseph’s College who continue to live out The Joey’s Way consistently. A summary of criteria for student eligibility in 2023 is below: 

If your child is eligible for the 2023 Merit Trip you will receive a permission form via Edsmart later in the term. Soon, you will receive notification that your child remains eligible for the merit trip according to these criteria. 

Students who are not eligible to attend the 2023 Merit Trip should attend school as normal on these days.  

If you believe that your child’s attendance rate has dropped below 90% due to circumstances beyond your child’s control (i.e. illness), please take the following steps: 

1. Check that your child remains eligible to attend the 2023 Merit Trip based on the other three criteria (fewer than two Ignatius Room Referrals, no suspensions and fewer than two uniform infringements). 
2. Check your child’s attendance percentage via the student portal. 
3. Confirm that your child had a genuine illness or other factor that affected their overall attendance percentage. If possible, please obtain a medical certificate to indicate your child’s absence. Please note the time period (Term 3 and Term 4 only) over which we measure attendance for this year’s merit trip. 
4. Genuine illness or other circumstances notwithstanding, confirm that your child’s attendance would have been over 90%,  
5. Email your child’s House Leader if you have any additional enquiries. 

Thank you in anticipation of your support as we recognise the vast majority of our students who are living out The Joey’s Way consistently.  

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

From the Acting Assistant Principal - Religious Education

Leadership Handover 

Today marked an important event in our College Calendar as we inducted our 2024 Student Leadership Team. We also took the time to acknowledge and thank the 2023 Student Leadership Team for their hard work and dedication in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities this year.  

During our liturgy this morning, we listened to the scripture of Jesus washing his Disciples feet from John’s Gospel (13:1-17), in it we see the embodiment of leadership at St Joseph’s College.  

Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.” For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean. 

12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them.  “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am.  Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.  I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.  Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. 

When Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, he was doing two things. Firstly, he was saying that no one person is better, or more deserving of love than any other. Secondly, he was demonstrating that no act is too big, or too small, to change a situation. 

Edmund Rice said, “the poor were the chief object of [my] attention - in fact this wonderful sympathy for Gods poor was one of [my] most distinctive characteristics”. There is a plethora of ways that Edmund Rice demonstrated servant leadership, no act was too big or too small to make a difference to someone else’s life. Leading Through Service is even in our school motto: “Serve Him in Others”. By helping out those in need, we are doing God’s work in our own unique way.   

As a College, we look forward to working with and walking alongside our 2024 Student Leadership Team in their newly inducted roles as they strive to lead just like Jesus and Blessed Edmund did.  

Voice To Parliament 

On Saturday, Australia will hold its 45th Referendum, to constitutionally recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples through a Voice to Parliament. 

As a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition, we are driven by our touchstones and the ‘Joey’s Way’ specifically the touchstone of Justice and Solidarity and our Value of Compassion.  

In their 2023 Social Justice Statement, the Australian Catholic Bishop’s Conference, invite us as Catholics, to begin a new engagement with the First Peoples to overcome injustice, an engagement grounded in love. This love is at the heart of Jesus’ message. This love is characterised by a commitment to encounter and dialogue, reciprocity, mutual accompaniment and a desire to put the other at the centre of our attention. The Bishops offer us some simple actions which could help us to with this new engagement. The Bishops do not tell us how to vote in the referendum, but they encourage us to inform ourselves about the issues through respectful dialogue, especially with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. 

The Bishops and National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC) join together at the conclusion of the statement to call for us all to walk together in love on a journey of healing, whatever the outcome of the Voice referendum. 

As a College, irrespective of the outcome on Saturday we are committed to continuing in authentic dialogue with our First Nations People, to listen, learn and love in our quest to provide a liberating education to our young people, who will help engage in the ongoing work to ensure that we ‘close the gap’ with our First Nations brothers and sisters.  

You can read the full statement from NATSICC and the ACBC here 2023-24 Social Justice Statement - Listen Learn Love - FINAL online.pdf - Google Drive 

Thomas Moore - Acting Assistant Principal - Religious Education  -  tmoore@sjc.qld.edu.au

Rice Captains

Hello! We are your Rice House Captains, Eliza and Blaise! 

With 7 weeks left of the school year, and only a few weeks left for us Year 12 students, we wanted to take a look back at what Rice House has acheived in 2023. 

So far it has been a positive year for Rice House through various academic, cultural, and sporting achievements, along with mass engagement in fundraising events.   

The Swimming Carnival was a relatively pleasing start to the year, with Rice placing a close 2nd due to the attendance and participation of all students within the house. This particular carnival throughout the year also marked the introduction of a theme – ‘Under the Sea’, where students were encouraged to dress up accordingly in order to be in the running for a Rice House prize if they were to be judged the best three costumes at the event.   

In addition to this, there was a quick turn-around between the two remaining sports events in Term 3, in which Rice finished 3rd at the Athletics Carnival and 4th at Cross Country. Much like previous years, Cross Country is run in conjunction with major fundraising events such as ‘Shave for a Cure’ and the ‘Explosion of Colour' run. It was pleasing, from a leadership perspective, to see the vast majority of Rice House students getting involved and volunteering to raise funds for the Leukemia Foundation.  

The Feast of Edmund Rice is a day throughout the College year that marks great significance for Rice House. This year, Edmund Rice Day was a day that ignited wisdom, not only for the staff and students in Rice, but for the entirety of the College community. This significant day in the Rice calendar was filled with great enjoyment and fundraising, with all donations going towards the Edmund Rice Foundation.  

As a House, we also strived in all academic and cultural achievements. Many students received Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. We also had an exceptional number of students perform throughout the year at various events including College Liturgies, Mass, and Cultural performances.  

This year we introduced the Waterford Challenges. This was a way to get students more involved in every aspect of College life by awarding Joey's Way groups for collecting the most points at the end of the term. This was also a great way to get the community to become closer and more involved with each other, from the Year 7's to the Year 12's. 

We have been honoured to be your Rice House Captains for 2023, and thank each one of you for the wonderful memories we will carry with us forever when we leave the College in a few short weeks. 

2023 Rice Captains - Blaise Prendergast and Eliza Zillmann

Murphy House

Dear Parents,
In an ever-changing world, one thing remains constant: the importance of respect. As parents, we understand the significance of teaching our children to respect others, but in today's complex society, respect goes beyond simple manners. It encompasses understanding, empathy, and equality, forming the foundation for healthy relationships and a harmonious community. Teaching students about the value of respect, consent, empathy, and equality is a proactive approach to fostering and maintaining a culture of respect at home and at school.  

As parents, your involvement is crucial in reinforcing these lessons. Engage in conversations with your children about their day, their friends, and their feelings. Encourage them to empathize with others' perspectives and experiences. By modelling respectful behaviour in our own lives, we provide our children with a strong foundation to emulate.
Respectful Relationships is a significant step toward nurturing emotionally intelligent, empathetic, and respectful citizens of the future. By supporting the below values and actively participating in our children's education around these topics, we are shaping a society where every individual is valued and respected. Together, let's continue to foster an environment where our children can thrive emotionally, academically, and socially.

Why Respectful Relationships Education Matters:

1. Preventing Violence and Bullying: By teaching children about respect and empathy, we are fostering a culture of kindness and understanding, which can prevent instances of bullying and violence.
2. Promoting Consent: Understanding consent is crucial in any relationship. Respectful Relationships Education emphasizes the importance of consent, teaching children that it must be freely given, enthusiastic, informed, and reversible.
3. Breaking Gender Stereotypes: This education challenges traditional gender roles and stereotypes, promoting equality and acceptance for all gender identities.
4. Enhancing Emotional Intelligence: Emotional intelligence is vital for building healthy relationships. Through this education, children learn to recognize and manage their emotions, as well as empathize with others.
5. Creating Safe Spaces: Schools become safe spaces where children can express themselves without fear of judgment, fostering an atmosphere conducive to learning and personal growth.

Respectful Relationships Education, from a Catholic lens, emphasizes the importance of treating every person with dignity and kindness. It teaches our children to recognize the presence of God in themselves and others, fostering a deep sense of empathy and compassion.

By having regular conversations about what positive, happy, and equal relationships look like, you help your child build self-respect and learn to be respectful to others. They are also less likely to be bystanders of unacceptable behaviours. Young people will be empowered to call out unacceptable behaviour they see at school, at a party, in a workplace or in the community.

Accessing the following link to these valuable resources can be a good starting point to guide your conversations as parents.

Parents and carers | Respectful Relationships Education Hub (eq.edu.au)

I hope the term goes well for students and parents and that these conversations are front and centre as we edge nearer to the end of the year.

Kind Regards,

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

Sport

Senior CBSQ

The last Thursday before the holidays, the Open Girls Basketball Team boarded the bus at 5.00am to travel to Runaway Bay to commence our challenge for the CBSQ Basketball Competition.

Our first game didn’t go to plan as I think we were just too tired from the trip; however, we bounced back for the second game of the day. The girls had a challenging but overall positive experience.

Here is a summary of our results:

Thursday September 14

SJC 21 – Pacific Lutheran College

SJC 23 – St Paul’s School 12

Friday September 15

SJC 30 – All Saints Anglican School 7

Cross over game SJC 30 – Redlands College 33

Saturday September 16

Quarter final SJC - 26 – Indooroopilly SHS 15

Semi-final – SJC – 29 – Ryan Catholic College 32

Sunday September 17 

Play-offs 11 and 12th place – SJC 28 – All Saints Anglican School 22

The girls showed resilience and good sportsmanship, finishing 11th overall but securing 5th place on the official ladder.

Tiarnee Smith stood out finishing on top of the stats board with 71 points for Division 3.

The Boys’ Team trained two days a week for most of the year. They faced challenges due to injuries and withdrawals but played with determination and represented the College with pride until the final whistle. Even though they were on the wrong side of the scoreboard they never lost focus and finished each game with the same determination as the first game.

Here is a summary of our results, and apologies for a few missing results:

Friday September 15

SJC - 16 - Calamvale 63

Saturday September 16

Quarterfinals SJC - 10 - Mabel Park SHS 47

Semi-final SJC – 12 - John Paul College 46

Sunday September 17

Playoffs 15th and 16th SJC - 26 Sheldon College

It was evident that both teams put in a lot of effort, and its commendable that they displayed good behaviour and sportsmanship throughout the competition.

All of this could not have happened without the support of staff from the College. We would like to thank Mr Maripa for coaching the boys and giving of his time to support them in their development. Special thanks also to Mr Koina and Mrs Jaworski who also supported the teams as bus drivers, scorers and support personal in our time away. They gave up time with their own families to allow the students to be part of the competition. Without their support we could not have these opportunities.

All Schools Touch

In Week 1, St Joseph's College was represented by teams of U13 Girls, U13 Boys, U15 Girls, U15 Boys, U18 Girls, and U18 Mixed at the All Schools Touch Carnival at Runaway Bay. It was a fantatic carnival, with all the teams getting excellent experience and creating some wonderful memories together. 

Congratulations to the U18 Mixed Team for finishing Runners-Up in their dividison! 

Check out some of the teams' reviews from their coaches below:

Under 13 Girls 

What an amazing two days from the Under 13 girls! We left bright and early on Wednesday morning, full of excitement and energy!

The girls had some tough games on Day 1 and came away with a draw and two close losses. Day 2 threw some fierce competition our way with, again, a draw and two losses. To our girl’s credit, they were graceful in their defeat, always showing respect for their opposition and particularly the referees.

During our short time at the coast, we had the opportunity to visit Harbour Town, the beach and we managed a Maccas run on the way home. We even had some short life lessons on using the washing machine and washing dishes (both of which I am sure parents are thrilled to hear).

The Under 13 girls represented St Joey’s with pride and their behaviour was impeccable. They were organised, always on time and a true representation of what Joey’s spirit is all about. They are to be commended for their efforts and I was incredibly proud to manage their team. What a great bunch of girls!   

~ Miss Kenny

Under 18 Girls

Over the course of Term 3 and the first weekend of Term 4, I had the immense privilege of working with and coaching an exceptional team of young women. I would like to take a moment to acknowledge their incredible teamwork, unwavering dedication, and resilience, which shone brightly on and off the field.

Whether it was during intense training sessions or thrilling games, the commitment and passion displayed by this team were truly commendable. The growth they achieved as touch players in such a short span of time was nothing short of remarkable. Although the win column may not have seen much action, the spirit of camaraderie, joy, and laughter among the players off the field was truly heartwarming.

A personal highlight for me during our journey together was our post-match reviews. After every game, we gathered to discuss the positives and areas for improvement. It was during these moments that I had the pleasure of awarding three players per game, each with a unique title:

The Tiara - Awarded to the Most Valuable Player of the game.

The Goose - Presented to the player who contributed the funniest or most memorable moment during the game.

The Dummy (Dummy Spit) - Awarded to the player whose temper occasionally got the better of them, often in response to referee decisions, teammates, or self-inflicted ch- Sallenges.

The anticipation and excitement surrounding these awards were evident, leading to a pleasant chorus of comments and applause from fellow teammates. It was a testament to the strong bond and support within the team.

In summary, the girls displayed exceptional performance and a winning attitude throughout the six games we played. They gave their absolute best every time they stepped onto the field, reflecting an outstanding level of sportsmanship and camaraderie. It was an absolute pleasure to coach a team as dedicated, spirited, and positive as this one.

~ Mr Cullen

Under 15 Boys 

The Under 15 boys' All Schools Touch experience in a word would be improvement. The carnival started off with quite a horrible start with our full compliment of 14 being reduced by 1 in less than a minute into the first game. This then set us on a course of only upwards for the progression of the day. Although the scoreboard didn’t show any wins on Day 1, the improvement in the team over the 2 games that day was out of sight. Starting to realise our way to play, the boys were ready to go for Day 2.

The next day started with the Joey’s boys facing the eventual runners up for the whole carnival which was a very tough ask, however once again Games 2 and 3 were an improvement out of sight. Game 2 saw a narrow defeat, however, the last game for the carnival was a highlight with some fast paced skills. They ended on a 7-1 high with a red hot 4-try performance from Harry O’Neill. Every player on the team came away from the carnival as better players and better students which is what is most important.

- Mr Steel

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

Connecting with Careers

Welcome to Term 4!  I hope that you have had a restful and enjoyable holiday.   

To support our current Year 9 students, prepare for Work Experience in 2024, we will be hosting a Work Experience Information Evening on Wednesday, 8 November 2023 commencing at 5.30pm.  To assist us with catering, please respond to the Broadcast to indicate your attendance.  At this event, students will receive their Work Experience Information Pack and you will learn about the Work Experience process. 

Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority 

External assessment resources for Year 12 students 

If you are in Year 12, your final exams are quickly approaching. Click here to access External assessment information that will help you prepare for your external exams including: 

• External assessment 
• How do they contribute to results? 
• What do they test? 
• How are they developed and marked? 
• Key dates and details  
• External assessment timetable 
• Equipment  
• Directions for students 
• Resources to help you prepare  
• Sample papers and past papers  
• Tips to help you study and stay motivated 
• What to do if you are unwell 
• How can I stay updated about changes to external assessment? 
• Access arrangements and reasonable adjustments 
• Understanding AARA 

Career Exploration  

Want to 'help people'? There are many different jobs options. 

Allied Health is the biggest and fastest growing industry area in Australia. According to Allied Health Professions Australia, allied health professionals are made up of Arts therapists, Audiologists, Diagnostic Radiographers/Medical Imaging Technologists, Chiropractors, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists, Genetic Counsellors, Music Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Optometrists, Orthopaedists, Orthotist/Prosthetists, Osteopaths, Perfusionists, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Psychologists, Rehabilitation Counsellors, Social Workers, Sonographers and Speech Pathologists. Read more about allied health professions here and also do a search on the myfuture website (you can ‘Sign up’ for free).  

Battalion Night in the Army Reserve  

You are invited to attend the upcoming “Night in the Army Reserve” on Tuesday, 17 October 2023 commencing at 7pm. 

Come meet local Army reserve soldiers, view training, and talk about life, service and the benefits of being a part-time member of the Australian Army Reserves. 

• From 7pm 
• Tuesday, 17th October 2023 
• Milne Bay Training Depot 
• 60-64 O’Quinn Street, Toowoomba, QLD, 4350 
• For more information, contact 0477 719 620
  

JCU Year 12 Webinar 

JCU’s Year 12 webinar is the perfect opportunity for students interested in University study to hear from current students about their transition from high school to Uni along with their top tips for first year. Encourage your students to join us on the 12th of October at 7pm (AEST) to learn more.  

Employment, Job, and Labour Market information 

The state of AI in 2023: Generative AI's breakout year 

As organizations rapidly deploy generative AI tools, survey respondents expect significant effects on their industries and workforces. The latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the current state of AI confirms the explosive growth of generative AI (gen AI) tools. Less than a year after many of these tools debuted, one-third of our survey respondents say their organizations are using gen AI regularly in at least one business function. Amid recent advances, AI has risen from a topic relegated to tech employees to a focus of company leaders. Click here to read the article which discusses: 

• It’s early days still, but use of gen AI is already widespread 
• Leading companies are already ahead with gen AI 
• AI-related talent needs shift, and AI’s workforce effects are expected to be substantial 
• With all eyes on gen AI, AI adoption and impact remain steady 
• About the research 

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

Year 12 job opportunities 

Year 12 job opportunities are listed on our website and the Career Pathways Canvas course. 

If you are interested in an apprenticeship or traineeship, please apply to Golden West here https://www.goldenwest.org.au/ or contact Amanda Ruhle at aruhle@goldenwest.org.au to schedule work experience or an interview.  
  
If you have any questions or want to search for positions, please contact the Career Pathways Team today! 

School Based Apprenticeship Opportunities 

• Certificate III in Business – Year 10 & 11  
• Zarraffa’s coffee 
• Blooming Gorgeous 
• Subway 
• Pattysmith’s 
• IGA 
• Bakery Cakery 
• Noodle Box 
• Pacific Fuels 
• Red Rooster 
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery – Lily’s Artisan – Year 11 & 12  
• Certificate III Commercial in Cookery & Certificate III in Hospitality – Rak Thai Kitchen  
• Certificate II Wall and Ceiling Lining – BBC Construction 
• Certificate III in Carpentry – BBC Construction 
• Certificate III in Carpentry – ADW Carpentry – in 2024 

Check out the latest School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship vacancies here: https://www.sjccareers.com.au/for-students/current-opportunities & https://www.sjccareers.com.au/for-students/current-opportunities   

A reminder that you can visit sjccareers to signup for the newsletter, Connecting with Careers.  To keep up-to-date with upcoming career events, click here.  To subscribe to newsfeeds, click here.  

For more information please contact the Careers Team.

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

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

Cultural

QUEENSLAND STATE HONOURS ENSEMBLE PROGRAM (SHEP)

During the recent school holidays, Camillo Lanzafame represented the College at the Queensland State Honours Ensemble Program held in Brisbane. The program is designed to allow music students to work in a high-level, intensive environment and extend them in their pursuit of musical excellence. 

This is a State Level Representative Honour for Camillo. He was nominated by the College and selected from a large pool of students from all over Queensland. Camillo attended four days of rehearsals playing trumpet in an advanced wind ensemble with an eminent conductor. The program culminated with a public concert held at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. The College is very proud of Camillo’s commitment and achievements.

DARLING DOWNS STATE HONOURS ENSEMBLE PROGRAM (SHEP) NOMINATIONS 2024

The regional SHEP program for Darling Downs is now calling for nominations for its 2024 program. This program is held at Centenary Heights State High School and will be held from 8 – 10 March 2024. Please note this is a change from previous years.

The State Honours Ensemble Programs (SHEP) are run by the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Griffith University and provide an opportunity for students to work in an intensive environment of musical excellence with their peers, under the leadership of a team of eminent conductors.

Instrumentalists (AMEB grades 4 – 7) and vocalists (must have mid – high level choral experience) are encouraged to apply to be nominated.                                                

Please see Mrs Pietsch for more information. Nominations, Expressions of Interest are due to Mrs Pietsch rpietsch@sjc.qld.edu.au by Wednesday 18 October 2023.

DATE CLAIMERS

Upcoming performance dates and events of note for our ensembles and choirs:

Year 7 2024 Orientation Day: Thursday 2 November – Junior Band + Year 10 Mentors

SJC Twilight Art Show: Thursday 9 November, 5pm – 7.30pm – Chamber Ensembles: Strings, Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones and Brass

Music Ensembles Break-Up Celebration: Sunday 12 November - All Co-Curricular Ensembles, Choir and Dance

SJC Presentation Night: Monday 13 November - Chamber Ensembles, Senior Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble and Combined Choir

Music Recital: Monday 20 November 5pm

Rosanne Pietsch - Program Middle Leader - Cultural  - RPietsch@sjc.qld.edu.au

Japanese Host Family Needed

Host Family, Term 1

We are looking for a suitable host family for a female Japanese student who will be joining our Year 10 cohort for Term 1 2024. Rino Tanigawa currently studies at our sister school, Shijonawate Gakuen, in Osaka.

Rino is 15 years old. She is interested in K-pop, shopping, camping and working with children. She describes herself as friendly, outgoing, happy and relaxed.

Rino’s goal is to improve her English, so no host family Japanese experience is necessary and her stay falls purely during term time – no holidays to factor in. There is also weekly payment made to the host family to cover the extra living costs involved.

If you think Rino would fit in well with your family, please contact me via email and I will forward more details. Ideally, we would like to send host information to Shijonawate in the next few weeks so preparations can be made at both ends.

Many thanks,

Maree Nunn - Japanese Teacher - mnunn@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.

Welcome back for the last term of 2023.

Spring is still upon us and we are still having a mixture of warm and cool days.

Do you need a scarf for the cooler mornings or a new water bottle for hydration on the warmer days, lucky we sell both these items in store?

The uniform shop is stocked up and is ready for all your summer needs and Back to school supplies.

We do have in stock the new All Purpose Jacket and they are available in store for $99.00.

Don’t forget we also sell black formal leather shoes in store.

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.

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.