St Johns College Dubbo Term 3, Week 10 2024

Principal

Dear St Johns Community

It was very pleasing to see the efforts that the vast majority of students from Stage 4 and 5 committed to their recent exams. They used their time advantageously during the examination periods and treated the process in an appropriate manner. As students receive their marks back it can help in goal setting for Term 4 and beyond and getting a fuller understanding of areas of success and areas for development.

After our Year 11 Students finished their recent Year 11 End of Course Exams the students engaged in a week of community service. This was so well received by our wider community and the students had a great experience. Students participated in a wide variety of service including working in Age Care, St Vincent de Paul Society and the primary schools in our catchment including St Josephs Gilgandra. There are many benefits to giving service including increased mental health and a feeling of connectedness and happiness. There has been so much positive feedback from the groups that the students worked with and the students themselves.

Congratulations to the incoming Student Leadership Team which was announced on Monday.

The Student Leader Team is:

School Captains: Daniel Butcherine and Charlotte Cooke
School Vice Captains: Alex Maas and Saphira Barton
McAuley House Captains: Lachlan Weir and Olivia Sarantzouklis
Moore House Captains: Archie Morgan and Jessie Letfallah
LaSalle House Captains: Milind Rana and Jessica Bywater
Lennon House Captains: Zavier Newton and Felicity Talbot

The College is grateful to all the students that were a part of the process. It was exciting to see the extent and depth of students who have such an ability to lead and who are prepared to let their light shine.

Finally, after 13 years of schooling, our Year 12 Students completed their formal schooling on Thursday. There were a number of activities planned with and for the students this week culminating in a College Assembly during the day on Thursday followed later that evening with a Mass and Graduation Presentation. This is certainly a very special time for our Year 12 cohort and their families and we keep them in our prayers.

Please find attached a statement from the Bishop of Bathurst on the establishment of CEDB Ltd.

God bless,

Yours faithfully

Mr Justin McCarney
Principal

Yr 12 Graduation Mass & Academic Awards

On Thursday 26th September, the St Johns College community came together to celebrate our Graduation Mass and Academic Awards evening for the 2024 Year 12 Cohort.

It was a fantastic evening which acknowledged the hard work and achievements of our Year 12 students and the support of their amazing families.

Congratulations to the Year 12 class of 2024.

Additional photos available by request s.may1@bth.catholic.edu.au

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Yr 12 Design & Technology Exhibition

Yr 12 Design & Technology

Yr 12 Design & Technology were very excited to present their major folio and projects to family and friends. It was a wonderful showcase of student achievement.

Yr 12 Art Exhibition

The Yr 12 Art Exhibition featuring the HSC Major Visual Art Works was held at St Johns College on Friday 13th September. The evening was celebrated with students, families and guests. All were in awe of the beautiful masterpieces created by our talented students.

Congratulations to the following students on their awards:

The Peoples Choice Award - Emily Mitchell
The Artworld Prize - Payton Wray
Art Critcal Study Award - Olivia Inder

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Pathways Hub

2024 CSU Deadly Pathways

Students attended a day of discovery at Charles Sturt Univeristy's Deadly Pathways Expo. They learnt about future pathways in social work, health, science and technology by participating in interactive workshops. A fun and educative time was had by all.

Mrs Strahorn | Aboriginal Students Pathways Advisor / Stage 6 Pathways Advisor

Careers Pathways Newsletter for Yr 9-12

 Every fortnight we distribute a Careers Pathway Newsletter to all Yr 9-12 students.  Please click here to view our latest newsletter.

Mrs Strain | VET KLA Leader and Stage 5 Pathways Coordinator
Mrs Strahorn | Stage 6 Pathways & ASPA Coordinator
Miss Lappa | Careers and Pathways Assistant

Careers and Pathways Hub Amazing Opportunity!

Check your emails now !! 20 Spots Available!

Mrs Strain | VET KLA Leader and Stage 5 Pathways Coordinator
Mrs Strahorn | Stage 6 Pathways & ASPA Coordinator
Miss Lappa | Careers and Pathways Assistant

Yr 12 Final Week Celebrations

Yr 12 Holiday Tutorial Timetable

HSIE Excursion

Last week year 10 students went on a field trip that was an immersive experience that formed part of their Geography assessment. Students walked from Regand Park where they were required to take notes, make observations and complete field sketches of various parts of the Macquarie River flood plain. At Sandy Beach they were required to test the river water, make observations and evaluate the overall health of the Macquarie River. We were blessed with perfect weather and the students enjoyed learning more about their local water supply and how humans interact and manage their environment. A big thank you to Mr Andy Haycock who led the river walk, Miss Caitlin Bowman who assisted the students with testing the water and Mr Ian Marchant.

Mrs Samantha Eddy and Miss Stephanie Leslie | HSIE Coordinators

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Staff Success

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Mr Jose Sunny, St Johns College, KLA Leader of Science who was awarded the best screenplay award (screenplay- Threads of Treachery) at the academy award qualifying festival TNIFF 2024 (Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival), Toronto, Canada.

What an increbile achievement, we are so proud of you Mr Sunny!

Sport

CCC Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to the following students on their success at the CCC Athletics Carnival held at Homebush on Monday 16th September.

Zander B - 17+ Hurdles - 2nd
Aiden A - 15's Hurdles - 3rd
Ella P - 17+ 200m - 3rd & 17+ 400m - 2nd
Maddox B - 15's 200m - 3rd
Evangeline E - 14's Javelin - 2nd
Aiden A - 15's Long Jump - 3rd

Well done to you all on an outstanding effort!

Mr David McAlister | Sports Coordinator

NSW Rugby 7's State Finals

On Wednesday 18th of September, St Johns sent 3 teams to compete in the NSW Rugby 7s State Finals in the 14s Boys, 14s Girls, and 16s Girls divisions. The competition was fierce but SJC showed a lot of grit and heart and played a lot of competitive Rugby throughout the day.

The 14s Girls came away with 1 win and demonstrated excellent sportsmanship, positivity, and courage in their games.

The 14s Boys had a strong campaign, winning all their pool games but one. They finished 3rd in their pool on for and against but adapted well to the standard and showed continuous improvement with each game.

The 16s Girls showed enormous strength and determination on the day with injuries and illness plaguing the side. They won 2 games and should be very proud of their efforts to keep getting up and working through their games.

Reaching this level is a fantastic achievement and all coaches were extremely proud of all players, especially considering most of the players had never played Rugby until this year.

A massive thank you to Mr Stuart Burke and Miss Amelia Knight for their coaching on the day and assistance in the lead-up to the event.Mr Connor Burke | KLA Leader PDHPE

Mr Connor Burke | Assistant KLA Leader PDHPE

Resource Hub - Library

Attendance

We care about attendance because we care about your child.

When students attend school consistently, they have more opportunities to develop and maintain positive friendships. 

Regular attendance in secondary school provides the consistency and continuity necessary for students to develop, nurture, and maintain positive friendships. These friendships contribute not only to the social aspects of secondary school but also to the overall wellbeing and personal growth.

Consistent Presence in Social Settings. Regular attendance ensures that students are consistently present in school, providing them with ample opportunities to engage in social settings. Daily interactions with peers in classrooms, hallways, and common areas foster the development of friendships.

Building Trust and Reliability. Consistent attendance contributes to building trust and reliability among peers. Being present regularly shows a commitment to friendships and helps establish a sense of dependability and mutual support.

Consistent Communication not Online. Regularly attending school allows for consistent face-to-face communication with peers. Students who are present daily can maintain ongoing conversations, share updates, and stay connected with the lives of their peers beyond social media. 

Development of Social Skills. Engaging with peers on a daily basis face-to-face contributes to the development of essential social skills. These skills include communication, empathy, teamwork, and conflict resolution, which are valuable for building and maintaining positive friendships.

School Fees

Dear Parents/Guardians 

Thank you to our families who have paid their College fees.

Families paying their fees by the term please note instalment 3, the last instalment for the year, is now overdue, please ensure prompt payment before the end of this term, Friday 27 September 2024.

For families making regular, weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments please ensure your payment plan is on track to have your College fees account finalised by 30 November 2024.

To ensure your College fees account is on track please note from today, Thursday 26 September 2024 there are 10 weeks, 5 fortnights or 2 months until fees are due. Contact the College Fees Office if you need to adjust your payment plan.

HSC fees are due by 31 October 2024.

If you wish to discuss your account please contact the College Fees Office on 6841 5142 or email m.carlow@bth.catholic.edu.au.

Kind Regards 

Maree Carlow
Administration Finance Leader

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Important Dates

Term 4 2024

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Monday 14th October
Staff Development Day - Pupil Free Day

Tuesday 15th October
CCC Boys Basketball Finals
HSC Begins

Wednesday 16th October
CCC Boys Basketball Finals

Wednesady 23rd October
Yr 11 RYDA Road Safety Day

Monday 28th October
Yr 11 Elevate Education

Tuesday 29th October
NSW Vaccination Clinic - Catch ups

Thursday 31st October
U15 Berg Shield Cricket

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