April | 2018 | Joeys Year 9 2018

Synapse

A few photos of the boys involved in Synapse today. More details and photos to come early next term.

Up in the tower

It’s the last night of Term 1 and a beautiful clear night to look out all over Sydney from the tower before the boys head home early tomorrow morning.

Strength and conditioning during Term 1 holidays

Last Friday the boys who study Agriculture travelled to the College’s Outdoor Education property at Colo. Activities included examining the cattle yards, learning how to do a figure 8 knot, and inspecting the Joeys Angus cattle.

Community Event- Free Webinar

The Black Dog Institute is holding a free parenting webinar on adolescent mental health. Please see further details below.

15E, F rugby trial

Timber

The boys are working on their stools this afternoon.

Sport awards at recent assemblies

A number of Year 9 boys have been acknowledged at recent assemblies. Congratulations to the following: Matthew McCullough representing the Year 9 6th Quad, winners of the Riverview Gold Cup. Matthew Dodds for taking 5/21 off 10 overs in the 15A cricket against Kings. Dylan McCann: u15 Athletics Age Champion (2nd place) Tom Bensley: u15 Athletics Age…

Sport for Saturday 7 April

Below are the sport fixtures for this weekend. Any sport cancellations will be posted to this webpage: http://www.twitter.com/JoeysSport. Games are on unless indicated otherwise on this page. (You do not have to have a twitter account to view this page)

Recommended resources – Celia Lashlie

There are lots of resources around which deal with teenage boys. I will share some of those during the year. If you have any other good suggestions please let me know and I’ll pass them on. Celia Lashlie studied teenage boys in the “Good man” project in New Zealand which involved her working with teenage boys…

Colo 9.1

The Colo bulletin and a selection of photos from Colo group 9.1. If you would like more photos or high resolution photos, please bring a USB and see Mr Blair.

Visual Art Class

Athletics carnival 2

More photos from the College Athletics Carnival.

Athletics carnival 1

Monday 26 March was St Josephs Day and also the College Athletics carnival. The day started with a mass in the hall for the Feast of St Joseph and then the boys headed over to the Park for the athletics. Boys can elect to complete in a range of track and field events, most of…

1st and 2nd Year 9 crews at the Head of the River

Unfortunately only the senior rowing crews (Year 10 and above) race at the Head of the River. However it was good to see the 1st and 2nd Year 9 crews get together. Next year they will be racing. Thanks to Maree Bensley for the photo.

Head of the River results

4th Y10 VIII – 2nd 3rd Y10 VIII – 2nd 2nd Y10 VIII – 2nd 1st Y10 VIII – 5th 3rd VIII – 1st, 3rd 4th IV – 2nd 3rd IV – 1st 2nd IV – 2nd 1st IV – 4th 2nd VIII – 5th 1st VIII – 3rd

GPS Swimming

The GPS swimming carnival was held on Friday 23rd March at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. For Year 9, the following boys competed: Ryan Waugh: u14 50m Freestyle, u14 50m Breastroke, u14 50m Medley relay, u14 50m Freestyle relay Henry Ledingham: u14 50m Breastroke, u14 50m Medley relay, u14 50m Butterfly, u14 50m Freestyle relay Will…

Debating results 16 March

Teams Result Topic Team Coaches Timekeeper & Chair FED Loss Marcus Renshaw, Noah Fogarty, Sebastian Salaberry, Isaac Dermody Aria McCarthy-Lochner, Ms van Os ISDA Loss Jim Alchin, Josh Barlow, Jack Madden, Will Sheekey Aria McCarthy-Lochner, Ms van Os Abbotsleigh Anthony Bechara, Andrew Kulagin

Thinkquest excursion

On Wednesday the 14 March Will Sheekey, David Talifero, Declan Hourigan, Noah Fogarty, Fletcher Youens, Nick Baksa, Bernard Lund, Enrique Santos and Will McEvoy travelled to St Vincents College, Potts Point for a Philosophy Day. Fletcher Youens reflects on the day: Personally, I especially enjoyed the lecture at Potts Point and the community of inquiry….

Intermediate rugby camp

During the upcoming holidays on Wednesday 18th April there is a rugby skills day at the College for all players in Years 7-10. The day is free and aimed at boys with rugby skills of all levels. Location: College A Date: 18 April Time: 12:30pm-3:00pm (Years 9 and 10) 9:30am-12:00pm (Years 7 and 8)