Adam Lunn explaining all about an oxygen atom to his science class helped by Mr Crow. 

On the 11^th of August 2016, ten boys from Year 9 and 10 travelled to St Patrick’s College  in Strathfield, to attend their annual Philosophy Day. The day began with a lecture from Professor Kerry Sanders, where she discussed with us aspects of Jurisprudence, also known as the Philosophy of Law. After a quick recess, we split up into smaller groups and moved to our second session, Circles of Inquiry. The four groups each discussed a different topic ranging from “Justice”, “What to do with an Idea”, “Free will v Determinism” and finally “Free will and the Law.” All of these discussions were very beneficial and we were really able to express our opinions and develop our ideas in smaller groups. Our final session was an Ethical discussion. It was focused on a political scandal, with layers being added to the scenario as the discussion progressed. Each new layer questioned our judgments and forced us to think and question at a deeper level.

It was a worthwhile, interesting and thought-provoking day.

Oliver Sidgreaves, Daniel Gibbons, Emannuel Rimagmos, Nicholas Davies, Angus Dermody.

Below are the latest exclusive pictures from the set of the upcoming film from Year 9 French. I’m not sure of the exact plot but the gymnasium mats for the “stunts” got me a bit worried….

This morning the entire school participated in National Reading Hour. This is an annual event highlighting the importance and joy of reading for all ages. Year 9 spent Period 1 reading a book of their choice.

Year 9, 10 and 11 Indigenous students from Joeys attended AIME (Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience) day at the University of Sydney last Friday 12th August.

The Year 9 sessions consisted of ‘Aboriginal Art – connecting with Culture’, ‘Guest Speakers who are making a difference –e.g. Social Worker and Marathon Runner Nathan Riley’. As well as the Olympic “aimes” where a large group of our boys won medals.

A very big thank you to all the Year 9 Parent Representatives who provided such a fantastic feed to the boys on Friday at lunch time. So many of the boys commented on how good the food was and there was so much of it that there was plenty left over. Thank you to all the parents who assisted on behalf of all of Year 9.