Joeys Year 9 2018

Colo 9.6

The Colo bulletin and a selection of photos from Colo group 9.6. If you would like more photos or high resolution photos, please bring a USB and see Mr Blair.

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…

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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…

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Marist Oratory Competition

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

Football season report

Below is the Football season report courtesy of Mr David Wiseman.

Indigenous visit to St Michael’s, Lane Cove

Will Johnson and Yuribaya Farrawell from Year 9 joined George Johnson and Jake Hobday from Year 11 to visit St Michael’s primary school at Lane Cove. They shared some of their dances and lead some small group sessions on dance and culture.

u15 Rugby season report

Below is the u15 Rugby season report prepared by Mr David Wiseman.

Book Week visit by Villa Maria Primary School

The Resources Centre staff were delighted to host the Kindergarten classes from Villa Maria Primary School as part of our Book Week celebrations. The very excited visitors began their visit in the Drama Studio where they watched Year 9 Drama students perform adaptations of Chinese and Greek myths titled “Neon and Leon” and “Hercules and…

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u14 Rugby season report

Below is the u14 Rugby season report prepared by Mr David Wiseman.

Supporting the Fathering Project

The Fathering Project was mentioned as a recommended resource earlier in the year. Sean Johns from the Fathering Project spoke to the fathers on the Colo Father Son weekend. If you would like to support the fathering project, there is some information below.

Father son camp

I am pleased to report that all fathers and their sons have returned from the Father Son weekend at Colo safely. There were no injuries although some of the boys have their egos a little bruised after their fathers showed them up in the touch football, softball and various other activities, each of which the…

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Father son camp update

A little bit of drizzle in the Colo Valley today has not stopped the boys and their dads having a good time.

15B Rugby v Riverview

15B rugby after their 60-10 defeat of Riverview to go through undefeated for the season. Photo courtesy of Vanessa Paterson.

Book Week

Please see message below from the Resources Centre

Season wrap – Football

Season Wrap – Football Below are some football statistics prepared by Mr David Wiseman. Total Teams: 15 Total Games: 171 Goals For (all games):                                                 235 Goals Against (all games):                                 502 GPS Competition Rounds Win Ratio:                                 34.8%…

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Season wrap – Rugby

Season Wrap – Rugby Below are some statistics prepared by Mr David Wiseman Total Teams:   42 Total Games: 464 Number of Colleges Played:                                   26 Points For (all games):                                                                 13,747 Points Against (all games):    8,339 GPS Competition Rounds Win Ratio:                                 65.6% Most Successful Age Group (win%):                …

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Sport results 18 August

Rugby All games (external) Games :                     38 Wins:                          18 Draws:                          4 Losses:                       16 Total points scored:               937 (average of 24.7…

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15C Rugby v Riverview

Photos courtesy of Genevieve Scarf.

Colo 9.5

The Colo bulletin and a selection of photos from Colo group 9.5. If you would like more photos or high resolution photos, please bring a USB and see Mr Blair.      

1st XV v Riverview

These photos aren’t strictly related to Year 9 although some Year 9 boys appear in the crowd. You may however be interested to see some photos from 1st XV winning the first premiership in 10 years in some unusual circumstances. Photos courtesy of Mr John Flitcroft.

15A Rugby v Riverview

Photos courtesy of Mr John Flitcroft

15G Rugby v Riverview

Photos courtesy of David Wiseman and Cecilia Fitzgerald

15B Football v Riverview

Photos courtesy of Enrique Salaberry

15A Football v Riverview

Photos courtesy of Enrique Salaberry

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