Lost Property

Lost Property:

Lost Property continues to be an issue. Can you please double check your sons clothing to ensure that he has not taken another students clothing home. We are forever battling with the boys about cleanliness up here and it is no wonder that items ae going missing. Please discuss with your son the importance of putting clothing/items in his press and locking it with the lock that they were provided at the start of the year. We will be having a crackdown on this! If your son does not have a lock he will need to purchase a new one. The items of lost property have been taken to Mr Radziowsky (mradziowsky@joeys.org) and are no longer in the dorms. The boys had ample opportunity to go through this which was on the landing at the start of the term. The boys have also been encouraged to go to Mr Radziowsky but you may also wish to drop him an email to double check.

Friday – Photos and Dinner

Photos:

This Friday the boys will have their Class Photos. This is just a reminder that the boys will need to wear their BLUES and have their shoes polished. Some are also in need of a haircut so please if this could all be addressed before Friday it would be appreciated.

Year 7 Dinner:

The Dinner is almost here but unfortunately some are still to RSVP for the event. If this is you can you please do so asap. The plan for the day is a follows;

  • The boys have been asked to stay at school and shower and get ready here in the dorms. This makes it easier for both you and the boys. We will then head down to the Hall and meet you all there.
  • Please do not come up to the dorms. It will be chaos up here. The boys will meet you outside the Hall at 6.15pm
  • Those who live very close to the College can go home at 5pm but they do need to be back at the Hall by 6.15pm
  • As the boys are in their BLUES throughout the day due to photos, they will all be asked to change into casual clothes at 3.30pm Please ensure that your son has a set of casual clothes to change into.
  • It may also be worthwhile that your son brings a spare Blue shirt and puts this in his dorm press in the morning when he signs in.

The dinner will commence at 6.30pm and should finish around 10pm. Looking forward to seeing you all on the night.

Canteen Roster

The canteen’s, clothing pool and main oval dining room are operated by parents of the P&F and the funds raised go directly to the Joey’s P&F which funds additional facilities for our boys. This Saturday is Year 7’s duty day at the main ovals.  A roster has been compiled for you to consider volunteering your time in support of Year 7 duty day.  This Saturday is a trial games day against Knox in the Rugby calendar and there are also some football and tennis home games.

Please view the roster by clicking on the link:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d49a8ac29a4ff2-year2

The dining room still has a number of vacancy’s.  Your help is greatly appreciated and the dining room is a fun opportunity to meet other parents, staff and students.  If you can’t do two hours, perhaps note you can make it for an hour.  Any help is appreciated.

From the College Psychologists

The following is information about an upcoming webinar and resources for parents:

Wednesday 2 August 7.45pm

Parent and Teacher Webinar – Michael Carr Gregg: Student Mental Health and Technology

This webinar is being hosted by the ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Independent Schools Digital Collaboration Network (ISDCN). Please find the link here:

http://www.isdcn.edu.au/Events/Pages/EventRegistration.aspx?NbnEventDateId={92f7765d-f239-e711-8c1a-005056b8125b}

 

The e-Safety Commissioner has created some new resources for parents related to explicit imagery.

https://www.esafety.gov.au/education-resources/iparent/online-risks/online-pornography.

This site includes information for parents on:

  • How to talk to your children about pornography (under 8s, 8-12 and teens)
  • Conversations aids
  • Video content including respectful relationships

 

Regards,

Clare

Clare McMahon | College Psychologist- Team Leader

St Joseph’s College | Mark Street, Hunters Hill, NSW 2110 | Locked Bag 5009, Gladesville, NSW 1675

T +61 2 9816 0984 | F +61 2 9816 0812 | W www.joeys.org | E cmcmahon@joeys.org

Cake Stall

Well done Year 7 and 8. $1265 raised at the cake stall which is half of what the entire school including staff raised on the day. A brilliant effort. Thank you to all involved. 

Class Photos

On Friday May 26 the boys are having their class photos. Year 7 are up first and as a result it is important that they set a good standard for this. The boys were reminded today by Br Anthony to ensure that they are in their BLUES, have polished their shoes and have had a haircut. Can you please remind your son of this.

Colo

Just a reminder that the 7.3 class group are off to Colo next week (Monday to Thursday). You received an email about this but the details for the week are also below. 

Donations

This morning Mrs Lesley Maher, Director for Mission here at the College along with two guests from Marist 180 thanked the boys for their donations to the Mother’s Day appeal. Collectively, Year 7 donated $1500 in vouchers a brilliant achievement. 

This along with the $2000 raised during the Lenten appeal demonstrates what a wonderful community we have here in Year 7. Thank you to you and the boys for the contributions here. 

Year 7 Dinner

The Year 7 Dinner is fast approaching and we will celebrate the night on Friday May 26 at 6.30pm in the Br Emilian Hall. 

It is a brilliant night and one where we get to relax, get to know one another that little bit more and celebrate the achievements of the Year 7 boys. 

There are a few families still to indicate if they are attending or not. If this is you can you please do asap by contacting Rose Unwin runwin@joeys.org

Vaccinations

Just a reminder that the boys will receive the FluVax next Wednesday. Please ensure that you return the forms to the health centre before then. 

Digital Citizenship

Mr Graeme Kachel talking to the boys this morning about their online activities. He focused on their use of social media and their digital footprint. Privacy and safety were also key focus areas and the boys were given key tips to help maintain their safety and security online. I encourage you to have a chat with your son about this later tonight. The more we discuss and share with the boys the more informed they will become. 

Rugby

Thank you to the following boys for assisting at the First and Second XV last weekend. Danny for running the scoreboard and results, Brady for running water and the kicking tee, Rylan, Tom, Ash and Tom for being ball boys. Sam, Jackson, Oliver and Toby also assisted as ball boys but unfortunately I didn’t manage to get a photo of them. 

Instagram

Don’t forget to jump on board the Year7 Instagram page.

 joeysyear72017

If you have a user name that doesn’t accurately identify you can you please send me an email letting me know who you are.