March | 2019 | Joeys Year 7 2019

Rugby v Marist Canberra and internals

Today was the first Saturday of games for the Winter sport season. The 13A rugby and 13D rugby had games against teams from Marist Canberra. Other teams had internal trials.

In Term 1 and Term 4 while there is daylight savings, Year 7 have a BBQ dinner at the Park each Friday night. It is an opportunity for some touch footy, soccer or tennis and watching live Super Rugby and NRL on the scoreboard at the same time!

Assembly sport awards

Congratulations to the following Year 7 boys who received sport awards at assembly this morning. Hamish Smith: 13C cricket: 50 Not out in a 102 run partnership with Toby Williams v Newington Toby Williams: 13C Cricket: 52 Not out in a 102 run partnership with Hamish Smith v Newington Jack Duffy: 13C Cricket: Took 4/6 off 2 overs…

Strategic plan survey

Year 7 got an opportunity to complete an online survey for the College strategic plan this morning in the hall.

Colo 7.L – Term 1 week 8

The Colo bulletin and a selection of photos from Colo group 7.L. If you would like more photos click here.

Grandparents day

On 25 March Year 7 and 8 boys hosted their grandparents for a liturgy, tour of the College and some musical performances. Photos taken by Silvercity photos on the day are available for purchase by clicking here. There are also more photos below.

Hunters Hill Rugby

On Sundays during winter the boarders form a rugby team which plays for the local Hunters Hill Rugby team. Today was their first game.

Head of the River 2

Head of the river 1

The entire school travelled out to the Sydney International Regatta Centre at Penrith to support the Joeys rowing crews competing in the Head of River regatta which was first held in 1893. While no Year 7 boys were competing, they were fully involved with the rest of the school in supporting the Joeys crews. See…

Head of the River posters

The Year 12 poster squad has been busy overnight.

Music at assembly

William McCarthy and Liam Hill involved in the music for today’s school assembly.

Clothing pool

SJC Second-hand Clothing Pool is urgently in need of new stock, particularly in larger sizes. Winter sports gear and equipment is also keenly sought. The Clothing Pool will happily buy pre-loved blazers from you as well. Opening hours are Fridays during term from 3-5pm. This is an invaluable service run by the P&F for parents….

Sport and debating results for 16 March

Blessing of the new tennis court facilities

Last Friday afternoon was the opening and blessing of the new tennis courts facilities. All the tennis players attended and a BBQ was cooked. Thank you to Fr Gavin for providing a prayer and blessing for the courts.

The undefeated 13F Basketball

The 13F Basketball were one of only a few Basketball teams in the College that went through the season undefeated. Well done!

Rugby training starts

First afternoon of rugby training for the winter sport season.

St Joseph’s Day mass

The school marked St Joseph’s Day on 19 March with a mass in the hall said by Old Boy priest Fr Tom Stevens as well as a special lunch and pizzas for dinner.

Sunday night Mass

Each Sunday night the boarders return for Mass at 8:15pm in the College Chapel. Parents and other family members are always welcome to join us and many do. Last night Year 7 did the readings and offertory for the Boarder’s Mass.

Fire drill

Evening boarding fire drill: 550 boarders 9:00 pm at night Sitting in dorms in alphabetical order on the back ovals Total silence…

Scholars and friends soiree

The Br Louis Music Centre wishes to congratulate those boys who presented at the Scholars and Friends Soiree last Wednesday evening. The standard of music from all boys was exceptional.

Sport and debating results for 9 March

What are the chances?

Working with Wood

Year 7 practical lesson with Mr Liccioni. Students are enjoying both the theoretical and practical components of Technology.

Morning mass with Year 12 buddies

Each Wednesday morning before school there is an optional Mass in the Chapel for any staff or boys who wish to attend. On 13 March the Year 12 boys invited their Year 7 buddies to join them at Mass.

Year 7 report at Assembly

On 13 March at Assembly, two Year 7 boys, Wallace McKay and Harry Sullivan, presented a report on behalf of their year group about their first weeks at Joeys so far.

PDHPE practical lesson

Year 7 have started the year doing classwork in PDHPE. In recent weeks they have started some practical components. This requires some organisation in remembering to bring the PE uniform from the dorms, but it is worth remembering. Here Mr Mitchell’s class is playing (ahem) Rugby League touch on the Rugby Union back ovals. Much…

Colo 7.C – Term 1 week 6

The Colo bulletin and a selection of photos from Colo group 7.C. If you would like more photos click here.

Year 7 painting

Our Year 7 artists are painting up a storm in the studio. Delicious cup cakes have been transformed into colorful artworks as boys learn about composition and colour relationships whilst studying the techniques of Pop artist Wayne Thiebaud.

Assembly music

Year 7 have a number of talented musicians. Here Liam is playing at Assembly.

Thursday roast night

Roast chicken and roast beef with potatos, corn on the cob and gravy. No one is going hungry tonight! The boys eat dinner at 6:30 pm between evening study sessions.

Ash Wednesday liturgy

The boys had a liturgy in the Hall to recognise Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent where boys received ashes on their foreheads. The College Lenten Appeal was also launched during the liturgy.

Lenten appeal

Each year during Lent the boys raise funds for a different cause. They are encouraged to give something up and make a sacrifice to help someone who is not as well off as themselves. This year we are fund raising for the Kuya Centre for street children in the Philippines. At the Centre the children…

A Chalice Restored for St Jude’s in Tanzania

St Joseph’s College once again warmly welcomed Gemma Sisia to the College assembly this week. Gemma is the inspirational founder of The School of St Jude in Tanzania; no-one could hear her speak and not be inspired by her passion and commitment to improving the lives of Tanzanian children through education. She enjoys a close…

Colo 7.R – Term 1 week 4

The Colo bulletin and a selection of photos from Colo group 7.R. If you would like more photos visit https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12FLaYUwE4RUg2t0EtD4dHbcjpdoyuCiP

u13 Tennis

Sport and debating results for 2 March

City Country Mothers Mass and Luncheon

The City Country Mass and Luncheon has had a date change for 2019. Please note the new details. All mothers, carers, grandmother’s and mothers-in-law are most welcome. DATE: Friday 2 August 2019 TIME: Celebration of Mass-11.00am – SJC Chapel Luncheon – 12.00pm-4.00pm – Br Emilian Hall An invitation will be available in Term 2.

Second hand clothing pool

Building passionate readers

All Year 7 and our Guys Read book club students were treated to a visit by Paul McDonald, an award winning expert on children’s literature with a passion for engaging teenage boys in reading. Paul spent 20 years as a teacher, accruing numerous awards along the way, including a Quality Teacher Award, the Premier’s English…

Lunch leaves

A “lunch leave” means that boys can have lunch outside the dining room during the school lunch time break. Otherwise all boys are expected to be in the dining room having lunch with their year group. Over the years they have developed as an opportunity for boys to have lunch on the front lawn with…

Bell times

Bell times during the school day. Useful to find times for lunch leave

13D Cricket have a win

Sport results Saturday 23 February

Sunset under the Harbour Bridge

The boarders doing a quick sight seeing trip tonight.

13D cricket

A good win over St Patricks this morning.

Class of 2024 Welcome Drinks

Friday night

Great to see after a busy week that the boarders and plenty of day students are still working hard at their studies tonight. It’s not all hard work though because straight after a bit of study they are over to No 1 for touch footy, a BBQ dinner and ice blocks for dessert, all with…

Making a cheese board

A practical lesson in Technology with Mr Gock making a cheese board.

Speed training

Great to see so many Year 7 boys taking part in the optional morning speed training. This runs each Wednesday and Friday morning on the back ovals from 6:30 am. Swimmers also training early.