Lucas performs at assembly

Lucas recently played an individual piece at the Headmaster’s Assembly. It can be a daunting experience for a Year 7 student to perform in front of the entire school but it didn’t worry Lucas and the rest of the boys were very impressed with the skill that he displayed. Congratulations on a fine performance Lucas!

13G rugby and 2nd XV

With the First XV not on field last week, the Second XV were pleased that the mighty 13Gs accepted the invitation to join them on Number 1 for the afternoon where they initially trained with each other before separating for some contact. They may be our youngest and least experienced team but what they may…

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Newington scoreboard

We have seen how Year 7 boys help operate the scoreboard each home game. Yesterday a group of Joeys year 7 boys operated the Newington scoreboard for most of the day too!

Early bus for 13G rugby

Bohemian Rhapsody

Liam performing Bohemian Rhapsody on stage this morning at assembly.

Mental Health Awareness

Last week Ben Duffy from Year 12 spoke to the whole school about his journey with his own mental health. He gave the boys some advice about how to deal with it, and also how to help others deal with it. It is well worth taking the 15 minutes or so to watch this video:…

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Indigenous assembly

Learning to dance before the Year 7 dinner

As all the mothers can confirm after the Year 7 dinner, the boys are excellent dancers!

Social media usage

Last week Year 7 did a session on social media usage. We discussed how use of social media is a representation of ourselves, our family and our school. There are dangers in sharing anything, because your digital foot print doesn’t wash away easily. Schools are legally required to report certain content to authorities. Tips: Keep…

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Kidney dissection

Year 7 boarders before Mass

Year 7 boarders are the best dressed year group for Mass each Sunday night. Charlie and Wallace were best dressed here.

Year 7 at Sunday evening Mass

Year 7 did the readings and offertory at the Sunday evening Mass. Parents and families are welcome to attend. Mass starts at 8:15pm.

State of Origin recess

The boys had a special recess to mark the first Rugby League State of Origin game. You might notice the single maroon donut, all by itself, that no one would touch…

Flu vaccination time!

No really, it doesn’t hurt a bit.

13A football

13A football after their win on Saturday.

Tennis players on Saturday

Laurie Daley at training

The 13A rugby team had a visit from former Australian rugby league player and NSW Origin player and coach, Laurie Daley.

13B and 13D rugby head to Armidale

The Armidale School (TAS) is part of the GPS. A number of Joeys teams are in Armidale this weekend including 13B and 13D. Here at the boys at Wyong and then Scone in the way up.

13B Football

13B football after their game this morning.

13B rugby warming up

Games are spread far and wide this morning. Here the 13B rugby warming up in Armidale.

13F rugby

Early bus for the 13F rugby this morning. Cool morning but probably warmer than Armidale.

Colo this morning

The boys at Colo started the day getting dropped by the bus before they even arrived at the Colo property. Here they have stopped by the Colo river for lunch before crossing the river and continuing their walk.

Organisms in water

Tarban Creek is home to the Joeys boat shed and drains into Sydney Harbour. Its water is also home to some organisms which can only be seen under the microscope.

Drawing in Art

Sketch a coke can Open and drink the can Crush the can and sketch it again!

NAPLAN

The boys finished NAPLAN testing on Thursday. The emphasis was on doing their best and the boys completed it really well.

Cleaning shoes

Who knew shoe cleaning could be so popular? The boys were queuing up.

NAPLAN has started

The boys in the hall for NAPLAN this morning.

Sunday afternoon NRL

A good afternoon at the NRL: Eels v Dragons at the new BankWest stadium. The boys had a good time and the right team won.

College War Cry

In preparation for the start of the winter sport season, the year 12 cheer leaders taught the Year 7 boys the College “War Cry” which is used each time a rugby or football team runs onto the field.

ANZAC Assembly

The boys observed ANZAC Day at assembly this week. Our guest at assembly was Old Boy Lt Commander Philip Playford (1952) who was joined by his grandson, year 8 student Ben Playford and the Headmaster Dr Chris Hayes who laid wreaths. A number of Year 7 boys also wore the medals of their relatives.  

Academic application awards

Each term teachers are able to nominate students in their class who deserve an Academic Application Award. The award is not related to academic performance but the way the boys apply themselves to their studies in that subject. Boys with the most nominations are recognised at a Headmaster’s Assembly. Yesterday the following boys were awarded…

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Easter chocolate

The boys enjoying a chocolate Easter bunny. As you can probably see from the photo, they didn’t seem to mind that it was 2 weeks late.

2019 Sydney Writers’ Festival

On Friday 3 May, twenty-seven enthusiastic readers and writers from Years 7 to 11 were thrilled to attend the 2019 Sydney Writers’ Festival at The Concourse, Chatswood. Accompanied by Resources Centre staff, Linda Roden and Jenny Butler, the boys listened to four YA (Young Adult) fiction authors speak about their writing process and inspiration for…

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Country boarders departing

An early departure for the country boarders. Here the Dubbo bus is loading.

Last night for boarders

On the last night of Term 1 the boarders still at school went up to the tower to enjoy the night view over the city.

Holiday reading

From the Resources Centre: Read an awesome book these holidays by taking the 20 minute Reading Challenge.

Debating results 29 March

Friday night footy

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…

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Strategic plan survey

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

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.

Head of the River 2