Newsletter - Term 4 - Week 4 - Issue 113

From the Acting Principal

World Teachers Day – 27 October 2023

World Teachers' Day is a prime opportunity to celebrate and thank our teachers for the important role in our communities and for the positive impact they have on the lives of young people. It is celebrated in Queensland Catholic schools on Friday 27 October. This year’s theme is ‘hat’s off to teachers’. We thank our amazingly generous teachers at St Joseph’s College for their commitment and dedication to the young people in our community.

A Prayer for World Teacher’s Day

Dear God,

We thank you for the gift of teachers, who dedicate their lives and vocation to sharing your wisdom and love with their students. We ask you to bless them with your grace and guidance, and to fill them with joy and peace. We pray that you inspire them with new ideas and methods, and that you help them overcome any challenges or difficulties they may face.

We thank you for the gift of students, who are eager to learn and grow. We ask you to bless them with your knowledge and understanding, and to fill them with curiosity and enthusiasm. We pray that you give them strength and courage. We also pray that you nurture them with your compassion and kindness, and that you help them achieve their goals and dreams.

We thank you for the gift of education, which is a powerful tool for liberating lives and societies to make a positive difference in the world.

Amen.

Year 12 ATAR External Examinations

This week our Year 12 students commenced their ATAR External Examinations. Our best wishes and prayers are with the Year 12 young people as they continue their revision and final preparations for the all-important ATAR external examinations. These examinations make up 50% of the final result in Science and Mathematics subjects and 25% for all other subjects. The first examination held this week was English and the last at the College will be Japanese. We wish all students the very best and offer our full support during this examination period where Year 12 teaching staff will be available to support students with Masterclasses - final advice, tips and teaching right up to these examinations.

Joey’s Way and the All Blacks Legacy

As we approach the end of the year, we reflect on the values and principles that guide us as a community of learners. One of the sources of inspiration for us is the Joey's Way, which outlines the expectations and standards we have for ourselves and each other. The Joey's Way is not just a set of rules, but a way of living that honours our identity as a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition.

One of the aspects of the Joey's Way is to aspire to excellence in everything we do, whether it is in academics, sports, arts, service or spirituality. We can learn from the example of the New Zealand All Blacks, the most successful rugby team in the world, who have a similar philosophy of leaving the jersey in a better place. The All Blacks are not only known for their skills and achievements on the field, but also for their humility, respect and integrity off the field. They have a culture of excellence that demands high standards of behaviour from each individual member of the team. They also have a practice of cleaning up their own dressing room after every away game, as a sign of gratitude and responsibility.

In a recent book by James Kerr, titled "Legacy", he explores what the All Blacks can teach us about life and leadership. As members of St Joseph's College, we are invited live out the Joey’s Way every day, by living out the Joey's Way in our words and actions. We are challenged to be better people who make a positive difference in our world. We are called to be faithful disciples who follow Jesus and his teachings. We are encouraged to be proud and  honour our heritage and tradition. We are inspired to be excellent All Blacks who leave our jersey in a better place.

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

From the Acting Deputy Principal

Friday 27 October is World Teachers Day. On behalf of the St Joseph's College community, we thank our amazing teachers for everything they do for the students. 

In our enrolment interviews, I have had the privilege of speaking with incoming students about what they believe makes a good teacher. So many of these future students recognise qualities that I see in our St Jospeh’s staff every day. They value teachers’ ability to create safe spaces and to make them feel seen as an individual. Many named having a sense of humour and good relationships but also recognised the importance of having clear expectations and rules.   

Teachers are significant figures in students’ lives and, therefore, have a far-reaching impact in society and in creating the future. I truly value the quality of teachers we have at the College and I know our students do too.  

Thank you to all our staff for being passionate and constantly committed to growth.  

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. Free tickets are available shortly via TryBooking.com - https://www.trybooking.com/CMFRH 

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 access your account.

Year 11 Exam Block

RE: Year 11 Exam Block – Monday, 20 November – Wednesday 22 November

The purpose of this letter is to outline information regarding the Year 11 Exam Block in Week 8. To support Year 11 students to best prepare for their first pieces of summative assessment for Unit 3, an exam block during Week 8 of Term 4 is indicated in the Assessment Calendar provided to students and parents. Students should approach these examinations with a determination to ‘aspire to excellence’ and therefore prepare thoroughly. Please note Year 11 English students need to book a time with their teacher for their IA2 oral presentation.  

Year 11 students are required to attend school from Monday, 20 November until Wednesday, 22 November only when they have scheduled examinations as indicated in the attached exam schedule. 

On Thursday 23 November, Year 11s are to attend school including the celebration of the Advent Mass. On Friday 24 November, students not attending the Merit Trip will be supervised on campus.

Parents and caregivers may be contacted by individual teachers if students are required to attend school in a supervised classroom (Room 20) to complete outstanding work for them.

Please note:

• All students are required to wear their full school uniform whenever they are at school.
• When not on campus, students are not to be in school uniform or carrying the College bag.
• Student must travel directly to and from home.
• Students who choose to remain at school after an exam for private study must sign into the College via Student Entrance. Additionally, these students will be completing silent, supervised study. Students will complete their work individually under supervision.
• If there is a reason as to why an examination cannot be sat at the scheduled time (illness or extenuating circumstances), it is essential that contact be made with Mrs Karen Tobin (Senior School Learning Leader) or Mrs Kerrie-Anne Fellenberg (Assistant Principal Curriculum) by contacting the College on 4631 8500. 
• College examinations cannot be rescheduled without appropriate and accompanying documentation as per QCAA guidelines and the St Joseph’s College Assessment Procedures.
• Students must attend on time for their assessment and bring appropriate equipment.

As always, if you have any questions regarding this internal exam block, please do not hesitate to contact the College. 

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

From the Assistant Principal - Student Engagement

Despite the fact that we are a school, learning is actually our number two priority a St Joseph’s. Of course, safety must be our first priority. No student can learn if they are not safe.  

Bullying and harassment is a serious issue that affects the safety of too people, including young people, around Australia. No school, including St Joseph’s, would ever be wise to claim that bullying and harassment does not affect its community members. As such, staff, students and parents must continue to work together to ensure the physical and emotional safety of all community members. In terms of our proactive strategies to ensure right relationships at St Joseph’s College, we have: 

• Developed and publicised our Joey’s Way framework and emphasised the importance of imperatives like ‘Respect Unconditionally’, ‘Use Empathy’, ‘Celebrate Diversity’, ‘Practise Honesty and Integrity’ and ‘Speak and Act Safely’. 
• A robust and purposeful Joey’s Way Curriculum taught each morning from 8:30-9:00am that covers topics like Restorative Practices, Character Strengths, Mental Health and Relationships and Sexuality Education. 

We use the following definitions to support our processes. 

A relationship issue is a common occurrence between two people where one person or group has behaved in a way that has upset another person or group. This behaviour may or may not be intentional. It is important not to assume that a relationship issue constitutes bullying. Relationship issues can often be solved through respectful, honest and supported dialogue.  

Bullying is the utilisation of a power imbalance by one person or group of people to oppress another. That power imbalance can be on the basis of age, physical size, capability in a particular activity, perceived social status or number of people. Bullying includes, but is not limited to, physical bullying, emotional bullying, psychological bullying, racism or sexism.  

Harassment is behaviour that is offensive, unwanted, repeated and that violates another person’s dignity. A power imbalance is not necessary for a situation to be deemed harassment. Harassment includes, but is not limited to, physical harassment, emotional or psychological harassment, racial harassment or sexual harassment.  

In terms of our responsive strategies to ensure right relationships, we utilise our Student Engagement Guidelines which detail our guiding principles and strategies for maximising student engagement in learning. Section 4.9 (page 10) also outlines our anti-bullying processes: 

Bullying or harassment in any of its forms has no place at St Joseph’s College. All members of our school community must be able to enjoy a safe school environment, free from fear or harassment.  

At St Joseph’s College, we define bullying as the utilisation of a power imbalance by one person or group of people to oppress another student. A power imbalance can be on the basis of age, physical size, capability in a particular activity, social status or number of people.  Bullying includes, but is not limited to physical bullying, emotional bullying, psychological bullying, racial harassment or sexual harassment. If a student believes they or a peer is being bullied, they can take the following steps:  

1. If it safe to do so, calmly ask the person to stop the behaviour that is making them threatened. 
2. Report the bullying to a trusted adult, this can be a parent, guardian or a staff member. 
3. Report the bullying via Stymie, an anonymous reporting platform (see section 4.7) 

If bullying is reported to the college, we will take the following action:  

1. Manage the situation discreetly and recorded on our database. 
2. Offer support to the victim of bullying 
3. Investigate the incident using witness testimony and surveillance cameras where applicable. 
4. If necessary, utilise a formal sanction according to our Transgressing The Joey’s Way Compendium 
5. If appropriate, the College may invite relevant students to partake in a Restorative Conference.

All this information, including relevant policies and guidelines, is detailed on the College website under ‘Student Engagement’.  

Thank you in anticipation of your support as we continue to ensure that all members of our community are safe and included. 

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

From the Acting Assistant Principal - Religious Education

No matter where we look, we are being bombarded with images of the horrific human loss being faced by the conflict in Gaza. Pope Francis has announced another day of prayer and fasting for Friday October 27 for an end to the Israel-Hamas war.

It will be “a day of penance to which I invite sisters and brothers of the various Christian denominations, those belonging to other religions, and all those who have at heart the cause of peace in the world, to join in as they see fit,” the Holy Father said.

The vigil will take place at 6pm in St Peter’s Square, where the faithful will join the Pope to participate in “an hour of prayer in a spirit of penance to implore peace in our time, peace in this world. I ask all the particular Churches to participate by arranging similar activities involving the people of God,” he said.

Children are frequently exposed to distressing news through the 24-hour news cycle and social media. These experiences can provoke anxiety, especially in young minds still forming their worldviews. Parents and caregivers should be mindful of overexposure to such content as it can lead to symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder. Children’s responses to trauma can vary, from being strong emotional reactions to being indifferent. It can leave an emotional imprint that can affect a child's behaviour and perception of danger.

Children need reassurance about their safety as they navigate uncertain times. Tailor conversations to your child's age and emotional maturity. Younger children benefit from simplified explanations focusing on peace, empathy, and cooperation, while older children can delve into historical events, root causes of conflict, and the complexities of international relations.

Before discussing these topics with your child, it is also important to assess your own emotions and comfort level. By staying calm and providing physical comfort will help your child regulate their own emotions. In challenging times, compassionate adults play a crucial role in helping children cope with anxiety and providing hope and understanding in our complex world.

This Special Report provides guidance on how to tackle this difficult topic and helping children understand there is still hope in our complex world. Please take a moment to reflect on the information offered, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If this raises any concerns for you, a loved one or the wellbeing of your child, please consider seeking medical or professional help.

Here is the link to your special report https://sjc.qld.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-discussing-war-conflict

The 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod dedicated the Thursday morning's prayer to asking God for peace for our world.

"Oh God, who cares for all, let the whole of humanity who have one origin from you, form one family, without violence, without absurd wars and with brotherly spirit, live united in peace and concord for our Lord Jesus Christ Your Son who is God, lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit for ever and ever,"

Prayer for Peace – Iraqi Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako

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

2024 College Captains

Hello, St Joseph’s community!

We are Sophie Skuse and Joe McNamara and together we are so excited to be your 2024 College Captains!

Over the years we have looked up to many great leaders here at Joey’s, and both Shane and Sophie have left some big shoes to fill and have set such a great example.

This is a very exciting journey for us and, together with the whole leadership team, we promise to be approachable, understanding, and inclusive. We are looking forward to deepening our outlook on the community and putting others’ needs first. We have compiled many goals and messages that we are going to stand by throughout our time as College Captains. Setting personal goals and having the motivation and determination to achieve these goals is something we want to encourage everyone to strive for.

Embarking on this journey we want to share some key messages that will be guiding us every step of the way. These messages will serve as more than just words but as the principles that will shape our path forward; recognition, honesty and integrity, determination, having a positive mindset as well as inclusivity and kindness.

Together we would like to focus on Recognition and encouraging our peers and acknowledging the efforts of those quietly achieving and doing their best. Encouraging those around us will uplift the spirits and mindsets of our peers and ultimately help them achieve their goals.  

Through recognition we can promote those within our community who may be working to better both themselves and others around them. Acknowledging these people can help to promote a college environment where people can be more confident in stepping out of their comfort zones.

With this welcoming environment people will feel comfortable to try new things and step outside of their comfort zones. We would like to encourage everybody to get involved and get their hands dirty - and try new things!

Join that band because you love music!

Try out for that sports team because it is your favourite sport! 

Or join those extracurricular clubs with your friends!

We look forward to leading the college in a positive light and maintaining a welcoming environment as we progress into 2024. Together we can lift each other up and recognise the efforts of those quietly achieving. With these principles we’re not just heading into the future; we’re creating it. So, let's roll up our sleeves, embrace the challenges, and make our shared vision a reality.

2024 College Captains - Sophie Skuse and Joe McNamara

Brennan House

Earlier this term, Brennan House chose to live and share our motto “Care for Everybody” with the whole St Joseph’s community, through our annual “Care for Everybody” Week (CFEW). 

Over the course of a number of Joey’s Way lessons, students were able to explore several community support groups and charities including Act 4 Kids, Hope Horizon, Choice, Passion, Life, and Domestic Violence Action Centre. This culminated in a BBQ at the end of Week 3 and an opportunity for the wider College community to donate to their choice of these organisations. 

This “Care for Everybody” week was coordinated by our Brennan leaders Georgia and Abby who did an amazing job and managed to raise $250 which has already been passed on to these organisations.

Last week, we farewelled our Year 12 Brennan students at our House Assembly and thanked them for everything they have contributed to the House over the past six years. Special thanks went to Georgia and Abby who have admirably led the House this year.  They took this opportunity to pass on our Brennan symbols and the leadership of the House to Maddison Skuse and Cooper Van Der Linden - our Brennan Captains for 2024.  I look forward to seeing how our new leaders take on the responsibilities of the House and guide us through next year.

Finally, I would like to remind all of our students of the need to work as hard as possible until the very last day of the year.  It is easy to think that the holidays are already here especially with Christmas decorations already up everywhere but there is still five very important weeks of school and assessment before we can all enjoy a well-deserved, end-of-year break.

Care for Everybody,

Luke Logan - Student Engagement Middle Leader - Brennan House  - llogan@sjc.qld.edu.au

Sport

Junior CBSQ

Junior Girls

Everyone arrived on time for our 5.00am exit from Toowoomba.

Our first game was against Rochedale State High School. Usually after an early start and sitting on a bus for a couple of hours we are not at our best, but the girls came our firing. We won this game 23 to 6.

Our second game was at 12.00pm against Whitsunday Anglican School. This was a terrific game of basketball. The girls played hard and tough but just couldn’t get over the line and lost 25 to 26.

On Friday, our first game was at 12 noon against St Peters Lutheran College. This game was a reality check, and we came back to earth fairly quickly with a 52 to 14 score line. They were a strong team.

This took us to the cross over games and we met Somerset College. Another close game where we came out on top 29 to 26.

Grace Lutheran College were our next opponents that we needed to win to play off in the finals. Unfortunately, we just couldn't keep up the strong plays and were beaten 33 to 24. Our next opponents were All Hallows School and they beat us 34 to 23.

Our final game was the play off for 7^th/8^th position on Sunday morning at 8.00am at the Coomera centre, so it was an early start to get packed up and drive the 25 minutes to the other centre. We played Whitsunday Anglican School again but this time the game was not as close as our first time playing them. We lost 25 to 34.

The girls had an eventful basketball tournament. Despite some challenges, it was clear they played with determination and sportsmanship. Its not easy to keep up the energy and enthusiasm throughout a tournament, especially with early starts and long journeys. The ups and downs of the games are all part of the sports experience. Every game was a learning opportunity and I hope the girls take away valuable lessons and memories from this tournament. Win or lose, their effort and teamwork they put in will stay with them and help them grow as athletes and individuals. Well done to the team.

A sincere thank you to Mrs Jaworski for her assistance for the four days, especially for driving the boys down so that they didn’t have such an early start like the girls.

Junior Boys

The boys were able to leave at 7.00am thanks to the generosity of Mrs Jaworski saying she would drive them down. There first game was a 11.00am against St Peter Claver College. The boys played a solid game of basketball, and we held a narrow lead of 13 to 10 at half time. This stretched out to 22 to 16 by the end of the third quarter. Whatever the opposing coach said to his boys, they came out fighting hard. Again, we had some tough calls from the referee that didn’t go our way, but in the end the final score was 30 to 31 to St Peter Claver College.

The second game was at 5.00pm against A.B Paterson College. Both teams were evenly matched with the score being 9 – 10 first quarter, 14 to 16 at half time. We clawed out way back and had a lead of 22 to 18 at the end of the third quarter. Both teams lost players with high foul counts and unfortunately we lost the game 31 to 33.

Our third game in the round section was against Keebra Park. They led 11 to 9 by the first quarter. We competed hard and this saw us take the lead at halfway mark 17 to 25. The boys only let them score 4 points in the third quarter while we piled on 9 goals. The last quarter again saw a comeback by the opposing team. It was either we were getting nervous or Keebra finally got their act together. The boys managed to hold it together and came out winners 32 to 39.

This took us to the cross over games, where our opposition was Runcorn. The boys had a strong defensive game and won 26 to 22. Our winning streak continued and we made it all the way to the grand final on the Sunday morning.

This game was against North Lakes State College. The boys played a terrific game after a late start as the allocated referee did not show. Our foul count was 22 to 9 by the end of the fourth quarter and we lost Oliver to 5 personal fouls. The boys showcased their fighting spirit and commitment to the game, even in the face of adversity. It was evident they left it all on the court, which is a testament to their dedication and sportsmanship.

Special thanks to Mr Richardson for coaching the boys and to all the parents for their support. Events like these require the collective effort and commitment of teachers, parents, and students. The experience gained from participating in such tournaments goes beyond the scores on the board and helps in the growth and development of the young athletes.

Congratulation to the boys for their hard work and making it to the grand final as this was a significant achievement. It was clear they put in a tremendous effort throughout the tournament. Despite some early losses and challenging situations, they showcased resilience, determination, and sportsmanship in every game. Facing strong opponents and overcoming various obstacles demonstrated their commitment to the game. While the final result did not go our way, the boys can take pride in their accomplishments, their teamwork and their unwavering spirit.

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Darling Downs Team Member

Congratulations to Marley Jackwitz who has been selected in the Darling Downs 13 – 14 years Futsal team to compete in the State Championships at the Nissan Arean in Brisbane from November 22 to 24.

All School Touch Carnival

U18 Mixed Team

Over the two days we played six games of touch against Merrimac SHS, Southport SHS, Laidley SHS, Caloundra SHS, Emmaus Jimboomba and MacGregor SHS. These were all in the round games. We came through with the perfect record being undefeated in all games.

This took us through to the final 16 round on the Sunday morning at 7.30am. The grounds were full of dead grass and with a bit of rain the night before it made the grounds very slippery. Unfortunately, we lost Olivia Schuh in the game when she slipped on the grass and ended up breaking her leg.

As long as we kept winning, we would make it to the grand final. Our next game was the quarter final game at 9.00am. We had lost two boys to a soccer final, so this left us with four boys to hold us together. A huge ask but they were fit and ready.

Winning the quarter final placed us in the semifinal. We won this game and were now in the grand final at 12.30pm against Emmaus College from Rockhampton who had won this division the previous four years in a row.

We certainly played our best, but legs were getting heavy, and Emmaus just had too much on us. The team put up a magnificent fight but 2023 was not the year for us finishing in first place.

The U18 Mixed and U18 Girls’ teams would sincerely like to thank our four sponsors for their generosity in providing funds for them to play in the uniforms for the 2023 competition. Without their support this would have not been possible, and we would again just like to make acknowledgment of their ongoing support of the students and the College as a whole.

Thank you to Leisure Pools Toowoomba, Willmot Accounting, Richardson Kitchens and Cabinets, and MasterHire.

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

Connecting with Careers

2024 Year 10 Work Experience Information Evening 

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 5.45pm.  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. 

Make a difference: 10 jobs that help people  

Want to make a difference in people’s lives? While there are countless ways to contribute to others, choosing a career that helps people allows you to have a direct impact on the well-being of others and is an incredibly fulfilling and rewarding experience. Jobs that help people are those that aim to improve the lives of others in some way. These jobs can be found in a variety of different sectors, from healthcare and social work to business and education. Click here to read CareersEvent.com's list of 10 jobs that help people that you may want to find out more about.  

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 Hairdressing - Lavya Hair Design and Minx 
• Certificate III Hospitality - Piccolo Papa 
• Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic- Southern Stars Air Conditioning and Electrical 
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care - Grow Early Education 
• Certificate III in Cylinder Head Reconditioning - Tonka Engines 
• Certificate III in Meat Processing – Millers Gourmet Meats 
• 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

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.

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

Have you purchased your new All Purpose Jacket, they are available in store for $99.00?

Don’t forget we also sell black formal leather shoes, water bottles, female formal shorts and female bike shorts 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

www.midford.com.au     pass phrase StJC1956

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.