Throughout the week, Peter Ross and I have asked the boys to challenge themselves this term. We have asked them to start the term positively and set themselves goals in which they can achieve (we will follow up on this in Pastoral Care groups in weeks 2 and 3). This was further reinforced at the Headmasters Assembly this morning where Mr. Tarlinton and Br Anthony Boyd asked the boys to start the term positively in the classroom, on the sporting field and in their social interactions with their peers. Mr Bookalil then spoke to the students about perseverance and grit in applying themselves to their studies. I think these two concepts in particular could certainly be embraced by the Year 7 boys in regards to all aspects of College life. You may also wish to have this discussion with your son over the coming days.

Happy Birthday to the boys below who turned 12 and 13 over the Easter Break

On the 18^th of May at 7.45 – 8.45pm Internet Education and Safety Services (INESS) is running a parent webinar on social and legal responsibilities online. The webinar is presented by Brett Lee, a former Police Officer for 22 years with 16 of those as a Detective predominantly in the field of Child Exploitation.

Brett will discuss a number of issues concerning the online behaviour of children but will have an emphasis on the topic of “sexting”:

• What is sexting?
• What are the legal considerations?
• What are the social considerations?
• Why do kids do it?
• How to reduce risks of kids getting involved.

Find further information on the event and registration here: Parent Webinar 10 – Social and Legal Responsibilities Online – Not so Virtual.

Brett Lee

INESS creator, Brett Lee, worked as a Queensland Police Officer for 22 years,16 of those as a Detective predominantly in the field of Child Exploitation. In his last five years of service, he was a specialist in the field of undercover internet child exploitation investigations.Brett has been personally involved in the online investigation, arrest and prosecution of numerous offenders, whose medium for preying on children is the internet. Further to Brett’s experience, he has completed the FBI Advanced Internet Investigations Course and has worked with the FBI Innocent Images Unit, Maryland USA, the Department of Homeland Security Cyber Crimes Centre, Virginia USA and the San Jose Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, California USA.

Congratulations to Noah, Darcy and William for their fantastic work in this.

7^th April ( Friday)– Year 7 Parent / Teacher / Student  interview day.

On the interview day interviews of 6 minutes duration will commence promptly at 8.30am with a bell sounding every 6 minutes to signify the end of one interview and commencement of the next. Please ensure you are on time for each interview, and that you conclude each interview on the sound of the bell. A map indicating the classroom location of each teacher is below along with a staff list . It is suggested you arrive at the College at least 15 minutes prior to the commencement of your first interview. All students dressed in their Blues are expected to attend the interviews with their parents.  All interviews are due to finish at 1.00pm.)

Please remember to print out your interview schedule and your son’s Interim Report.

The Interim Report will be completed today. An email will be sent to alert you when access is available.

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TERM 2

On Friday April 7, the Parent, Student Teacher Interviews take place. You have received a few emails about this from Mark Williams (Dean of Studies) and have hopefully managed to book interview times. This is just a reminder that it is important for your son to attend with you. Attached is the document you received at the end of February if you haven’t yet booked appointment times.

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I shared this a few weeks back but I thought it would be good to share once again. Please refer to the document below if your son is interested in attending any of these sessions.

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This year, St Joseph’s College will be raising funds to build a new school in Timor-Leste. This school will be built and run by the Marist Brothers and will provide much needed support for those in need.
Year 7 have so far raised just over $1500. A great effort in a short space of time. Well done boys.

Please see below information about the uniform the boys are to wear tomorrow.

Boys may wear

• White PE Top or the Navy T-Shirt (Not the singlet)
• Clean PE shorts or Rugby Shorts
• College Tracksuit
• Joeys Navy Cap or Hat
• College Blue Uniform if unable to wear the above.

All boys are required to have their Full College Blues for the Rally on Saturday evening. Please allow extra time in the morning for your son to drop off his BLUES to the dorms.