Year 7 will be focusing on bullying and anti-social behavior in their Pastoral Care groups this week. The focus is to bring about awareness and develop an understanding of bullying and the impacts it causes. This will also be addressed in our Division Meeting on Thursday morning and the boys will be encouraged to stop, think and consider their actions. The concept of the by stander will be addressed and the boys will be encouraged not to take on this role. They will be encouraged to do the right thing and take on a sense of responsibility.

The National day of action against Bullying and Violence will be held on Friday 17 March, 2017. This is a day that encourages awareness which will hopefully bring about change. Leading up to this day, the Year 7 boys will address bullying and will routinely be asked to think about their actions and the potential consequences. Bullying will continually be addressed throughout the year in Pastoral Care time and in Division meetings.

St Joseph’s Day and Athletics Carnival:

This will take place on Monday 20/3/17

The mass will begin at 9am in the Hall and conclude at 10am.

The Athletics Carnival will follow at the Park (College main ovals). This will finish at 4.45pm. it is recommended that your son sign out at 5pm on Monday 20/3/17 due to no classes that day.

Dress for the day: House Colour T-Shirt, College sports shorts, College tracksuit (if cold) and joggers.

Head of the River Regatta:

This Saturday 18/3/17 is the Head of the River Rowing Regatta. The details for this event are as follows. A reminder that this is a compulsory event.

• Departure time: Buses leave at 7.45 am from Gladesville Road Gates. The boys are to assemble on College C (back ovals) at 7.35am for roll call. All students are to travel on the bus to and from the venue.
• Dress: FULL BLUES
• Return time: Approx. 2/2.30pm. The boys will then have lunch and move off to the Rowing Rally in the Hall.

Rowing Rally:

This will commence at 4.30pm in the Hall after the Head of the River Regatta Saturday 18/3/17. It will finish approx. 5.30pm. The boys are then dismissed from the Hall. A reminder that this is also a compulsory event.

This Friday 17/3/17 the boys will have their Summer Sports photo. They will need to bring their summer sports uniform that is clean and tidy with them to school. They will get changed into this uniform at 3.30pm for their photo. The photos will finish in time for the boys to attend debating.

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 $566.50. A great effort in a short space of time. Well done boys.

The link below provides a bit more information about the cause.

http://www.australianmaristsolidarity.net.au/schools-pack/quick-start-resources/

The second Year 7 group will attend Colo next week. You would have received information from Mark Brackenreg via email but I have attached the documents just in case. Just a reminder that this group will attend Colo from Tuesday 14 to Friday 17 March.

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Social Contact List:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCVCKMZ

Please sign on to this through the link above.

Mums Lunch:

Friday March 31 at the Woolwich Pier Hotel at 12pm. Further details on the Class of 2022 Facebook page.

The following Sports have been cancelled;

Cricket 13 A, B and D

Tennis A, B, C and D

Year 7 boys during the Headmasters Assembly today and Jack Walkom leading some cheering after the Assembly.

If you would like to be included on this year ’s list, please add your details by clicking on the link below.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCVCKMZ

Just a reminder about the Year 7 Parent Social Drinks this Friday March 3.

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The Mental Health Commission of NSW is holding a free event next week at Sydney Town Hall about online culture, digital media and youth mental health. It is aimed at parents and young people.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/growing-up-digital-mental-wellbeing-for-children-and-teens-in-a-high-tech-world-tickets-31588085815

The 7.1 class that attended Colo last week had a blast. The boys spoke very highly of the experience and have shared this with the remainder of the year group. Attached is the Colo report and more photos will be uploaded shortly. The next group to attend Colo (7.2) leave on the 14th of March.

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TrainLink bookings are now being received for boarders for:  End of Term 1 2017 / Return for Term 2 – 2017

The college is required to comply with the cut-off date specified by TrainLink.  Please note the following closing dates for booking through the College:

We urge you to make your bookings for your son now through the College, even if you are not sure; bookings may be cancelled without administration fees if done so by the cancellation date noted on the booking form.

To make your bookings, please fill out the relevant form which can be found on the College website http://www.joeys.org/about-us/transport/ or by following the “About Joeys” tab – then “transport”.

Please note: The completion of this form is NOT required for students travelling on the College Northern Beaches, Eastern Suburbs and Sutherland Bus. Simply return the booking form(s) by email to travel@joeys.org (queries may also be forwarded to the same email address).  Alternatively, bookings can be faxed to (02) 9816 0861.