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Joeys Year 9 2018

Final Saturday night

The boys were up in the tower for sunset on the final Saturday night of 2018.

Evening gym sessions

A couple of nights per week the boys are able to use the Healy Centre gymnasium.

Exams commence

A few boys had elective exams this morning. All boys have commenced Science now in the hall. And they are all dry!

Year 9 at Sunday night Mass

Last night Year 9 took their turn at the readings and offertory at Sunday Mass. All are welcome to join us each Sunday night at 8:15pm.

The St Joseph’s College First XI cricket team had a strong first innings win against Newington College in round 2 of the GPS Competition. On day 1, Newington scored 143 runs in 67 overs. In reply, Joeys scored 297 runs (78 overs) on remainder of day 1 and day 2. Newington were sent back into…

Swimming carnival champions

This morning at assembly the swimming age group champions were recognised. 14 year old boys 3rd on 72 points – Liam Stuart 2nd on 86 points – Ryan Waugh 1st on 104 points – Connor Egelton (Y8) 15 year old boys Tied for 3rd on 72 points – William Burnett (Y10) & Joseph Anderson Tied…

Swimming carnival

Yesterday all students travelled to the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC) for the College swimming carnival. All boys participated by swimming in at least a 50m race and got to swim in the pool of a former Olympic venue. The Red house won the day and will get a lunch leave next week.

Japanese Dinner

Mrs Xouris’ Japanese class went for dinner at Daruma Japanese Restaurant in Haymarket last night. As well as some delicious food, they got to practice speaking Japanese.

1st Water Polo

The 1st Water polo team were presented to the College at Assembly last Thursday. Congratulations to Jarrah Ronan and Liam Stuart who were both selected in the team.

1st XI and 2nd XI Cricket

At Assembly last Thursday the 1st XI Cricket were presented with their baggy caps. Congratulations to Matthew Dodds and Simon Dodds from Year 9 who were selected in the 1st XI. Congratulations also to Nick Johnson who was selected in the 2nd XI.

Commemorative College Cadet pin

At the Headmaster’s Assembly, Years 7 to 11 were presented with a commemorative College Cadet pin, reproduced as a gift from SJC Old Boys’ Union. In recognition of the Centenary of Armistice more than 6000 handmade poppies have been knitted or crocheted by our community. From Wednesday they will cover the circular lawn, encircled by a…

Academic application awards

Congratulations to the following boys who received awards at Assembly last Thursday for Academic Application during Term 3. James Alchin Anthony Bechara William Dadich Ned Dalton Henry Den Noah Fogarty Nathan Gibbons Angus Gourley Bernard Lund Luca Manfredi William J Martin Henri Mead Henry Roberts Enrique Santos Edward Scarf Thomas Scarf Fletcher Youens

Centenary of Armistice: The Poppy Project

This Friday SJC OBU will host a commemorative Mass and luncheon to honour all Old Boys who have been involved in conflict and for those who have made the supreme sacrifice in the service of their country. At 11.00am, the bells of the College will ring out, as they did across the Western Front and…

Cool off swim

It’s 32 degrees in Hunters Hill and there is only one place to be.

Halloween dinner

Wednesday morning Mass

Each Wednesday morning there is a Mass held in the Chapel before school. It is an optional Mass for any staff and student who wish to attend. This morning Louis and Bill assisted with the music.

Message from the Mission Office

Reading in pastoral

The boys spending some pastoral time reading!

Year 9 Cake Stall

Hi Year 9 Families, The Spring Fair is fast approaching! Year 9 are in charge of the Cake Stall so it is important that ALL year 9 families get ready to get baking. Cake boxes will start coming home tomorrow afternoon. The boys (and other kids) are also encouraged to take a box and make…

Cupcakes for recess

Recess today

Table Tennis competition

Last term “The Championships” commenced in the Year 9 dorms (otherwise know as a table tennis competition). The round robin is almost finished and will progress to the finals series early in Term 4.

Kung Fu during Maths?

Mr Sidgreaves noticed that three boys in his Maths class were in PE Gear. He asked them why and they replied that they had been doing Kung Fu in Mandarin class. So the class got a demonstration…

Biteback Challenge

During the final 6 weeks of Term 3 Year 9 used some of their morning pastoral group time to participate in the Biteback Challenge. The program teaches practical, evidence-based strategies to reduce stress, improve focus and expand potential. The boys heard from a speaker from the Black Dog institute, Kate, who spoke about: the importance…

Year 9 at Sunday night mass

Last Sunday night Year 9 took their turn at the readings and offertory at Sunday Mass. All are welcome to join us each Sunday night at 8:15pm

GPS Athletics Carnival

The athletics program runs concurrently with the first few weeks of summer sport. The boys participate in a number of lead up carnivals culminating at the final GPS Athletics Carnival. This is an opportunity for the whole school to support boys from every year group as they represent the College. The GPS Carnival consists of…

Ceramic workshop

Year 9 Visual Arts are currently working with the artist-in-residence, Alice Couttoupes, to produce a ceramic artwork.

RUOK? Day

13 September was RUOK? day which is our national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that any day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” and support those that are perhaps struggling in some aspect in their life. In the lead up the boys used pastoral group time to discuss how to ask someone…

Australian Reading Hour

On Thursday 13 September the College recognised Australian Reading Hour when the entire staff and student body spend Period 2 reading a book. At the assembly the week before Mrs Roden, Head of Library, spoke to the boys about the benefits of reading, outlined below. Over time, thousands of books have been written by the…

Marist Oratory Competition

Wednesday 5 September was the 28th Annual Marist Oratory Competition. Jim Alchin represented the College from Year 9.