Joeys Year 10 2021 blog
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Scholars and Friends Soiree
Attended by the Headmaster, this evening of music showcased a rich and diverse program. 15 boys, representing Years 7-11, presented individual performances highlighting mature expression,...
Sport Awards
Sport awards were recently presented at the Headmaster's Assembly. Oliver Neate was recognised for placing 2nd in the U14 1500 Metre race & 4th place in the 800m at the NSW All Schools...
Year 10 2nd VIII
Year 10 2nd VIII
16C and 16D Tennis
The 16C and 16D tennis players managed to get some tennis in before the rain arrived.
Riverview Gold Cup
Some photos from the Riverview Gold Cup regatta.
16C Basketball v Kings
16C Basketball had a good lead over Kings at half time but unfortunately went down in a narrow loss 27-31.
16D Basketball v Kings
16D Basketball v Kings. Unfortunately they went down to Kings 22-28,
1st Water Polo v Waverley
1st Water Polo v Waverley. Photos courtesy of Oliver Gardiner.
16A Water Polo v Waverley
16A Water Polo v Waverley. Photos courtesy of Oliver Gardiner.
16B Water Polo v Waverley
16B Water Polo v Waverley. Photos courtesy of Oliver Gardiner.
16B Cricket v Kings
The 16B Cricket were in front and on their way to a win when the opposition had to forfeit to catch a bus!
Parent resource From the Counsellors
Sydney Drug Education & Counselling Centre (SDECC) will be delivering another “Parents Prepared”, an online drug education workshop for parents of high school-aged children on: Wednesday 24th...
Ash Wednesday liturgy
On Wednesday we marked the start of Lent with a liturgy for Ash Wednesday. The boys received ashes from the Year 12 acolytes.
Sunday Night Mass
Year 10 doing the reading at Sunday night Mass.
Bronze Medallion
Year 10 spent periods 3 to 6 on Friday completing their Royal Surf Life Saving Bronze Medallion Certificate in the College pool. https://youtu.be/n4p0WgUKNRY
Study focus Week 3
Year 10 student' study focus for week 3: Check that key subject specific terminology from your daytime classes are visible in your homework and study notes. Highlight them.Set out homework in the...
First night in boarding
Some photos from the first night of boarding in 2021.
Academic Application Awards
Following on from the Academic Prize Giving, today at the Headmaster's assembly the boys who received Academic Application Awards for Term 4 2020 were recognised. The Academic Application awards are...
Saturday BBQ with Year 7
On Saturday night the Year 10 boarders hosted the new Year 7 boarders at our renovated BBQ area behind the Year 10 dorms. On the menu was steaks, sausages, bacon and eggs with salad and bread rolls.
Sketching in Art
Mr Fenech's Visual Art class sketching a perspective drawing on the "Black and white tiles".
Academic Prize Giving
The Academic Prize Giving was held in the first week of this term to recognise the academic efforts during 2020. Congratulations to the following boys who received awards for their efforts last...
Mouthguards
Boys playing contact winter sports are required to wear a mouthguard. One option for mouthguards was emailed to all parents last week and copy is provided below. Mobile Dental Services Mobile Dental...
Early morning training
Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at 6:15am there is a strength and conditioning session available for any boys who would like to attend. This was the view of the boys training on Friday...
Cricket trials
A few of the new cricketers having a bat and bowl in a internal selection game on the first weekend.
Commencement Mass
The Family Mass of Decication is usually held on the first Sunday of the year however with COVID restrictions this was not possible. Instead, last Friday, all staff and students celebrated a...
Division Meeting Week 2
Each week Year 10 have a "Division Meeting" which covers organisational matters and a variety of different topics important for the Year group. This week the Year 10 Academic Coordinator, Dr Mark...
Evening touch footy
When the boys have finished working hard in evening study we encourage the boys to put the books away and work just as hard at getting some exercise and having fun with their mates. It has been...
Saturday dinner
Ollie, Alex, Xavier, Nick and Fletcher each have their dinner for tonight, not sure what everyone else is having.
Mentor Program
In 2021 all students at St Joseph's College will be involved in the Mentor Program. The boys meet in smaller groups with a teacher each morning before school for a short period and then each...
Steak for lunch
Year 10 have 201 students this year which second only in size to Year 11 (204 students). As a result, Year 10 don't fit in the Year 10 dining room for lunch so we eat in the larger Year 12 dining...