Joeys Year 7 2019

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.

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.

13A rugby

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.

Debating results

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…

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…

On site car parking at Saturday home games

There is restricted parking within the College for Winter sport home games commencing this weekend. Between the hours of 7.30am and 2.30pm: Ryde Road, Gladesville Road & Mark Street gates will be open for pedestrian access only. Gladesville Road gates will be open to vehicles displaying an RMS disabled parking permit.

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.

Optional fitness sessions

Holiday fitness sessions are run for all sports during the holidays for any student that wishes to attend. Details below.

School photos

School portraits, class and sibling photos are scheduled for next term on Friday 17 May. AdvancedLife School Photography packages can be purchased online by following the link below and the St Joseph’s College Online Order Code is KEF T4B 577. Below is a notice outlining the Photography packages and how to order. Online Order link:…

Books and blokes breakfast – Peter FitzSimons

We would like to invite you to attend our Term 2 Books & Blokes Breakfast, to listen to Peter FitzSimons speak about his book Fair Go. Sport. This event is free of charge, but we ask you to register your RSVP for catering purposes. Books & Blokes Breakfast with Peter FitzSimons When: TUESDAY, 14 May…

Multiple point scorers 30 March

Multiple point scorers against Marist Canberra on 30 March. Rugby: 13A Caleb Peckham – 2 tries and 1 conversion Henry Seigmeier – 2 tries Oliver Neate – 2 tries Edward Lacey – 2 tries 13D Lucas Arnautovic – 4 tries Peter Shaw – 2 tries

Sport results 30 March

Holiday reading

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

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.

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…

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….