Just a reminder that the 7.3 class group are off to Colo next week (Monday to Thursday). You received an email about this but the details for the week are also below. 

This morning Mrs Lesley Maher, Director for Mission here at the College along with two guests from Marist 180 thanked the boys for their donations to the Mother’s Day appeal. Collectively, Year 7 donated $1500 in vouchers a brilliant achievement. 

This along with the $2000 raised during the Lenten appeal demonstrates what a wonderful community we have here in Year 7. Thank you to you and the boys for the contributions here. 

The Year 7 Dinner is fast approaching and we will celebrate the night on Friday May 26 at 6.30pm in the Br Emilian Hall. 

It is a brilliant night and one where we get to relax, get to know one another that little bit more and celebrate the achievements of the Year 7 boys. 

There are a few families still to indicate if they are attending or not. If this is you can you please do asap by contacting Rose Unwin runwin@joeys.org

Just a reminder that the boys will receive the FluVax next Wednesday. Please ensure that you return the forms to the health centre before then. 

13s Age Group

Rugby

13F

Connor Egelton – 2 tries

13G

Tom Summers – 2 tries and 1 conversion

Football

13A

Keon Azzi – 2 goals

13C/D

Paddy Walsh – 1 goal for 13C and 1 goal for 13D

Well Done Boys!!!!!

Mr Graeme Kachel talking to the boys this morning about their online activities. He focused on their use of social media and their digital footprint. Privacy and safety were also key focus areas and the boys were given key tips to help maintain their safety and security online. I encourage you to have a chat with your son about this later tonight. The more we discuss and share with the boys the more informed they will become. 

Thank you to the following boys for assisting at the First and Second XV last weekend. Danny for running the scoreboard and results, Brady for running water and the kicking tee, Rylan, Tom, Ash and Tom for being ball boys. Sam, Jackson, Oliver and Toby also assisted as ball boys but unfortunately I didn’t manage to get a photo of them. 

Don’t forget to jump on board the Year7 Instagram page.

 joeysyear72017

If you have a user name that doesn’t accurately identify you can you please send me an email letting me know who you are. 

In the Crows Nest. Mr Crows Science class 

Music. Mr Howes Music class

LENTEN APPEAL FOR THE NEW MARIST SCHOOL IN TIMOR-LESTE – RECESS CAKE STALL: On Friday 19 May the SJC Mission Office, in conjunction with the P&F, is running a cake stall at recess (10.40am-11.00am). Your Year Reps will be asking families to bake or buy cakes, biscuits and slices and send them in (drop items to your sons’ ref – Year 7 to the Year 8 ref). They are also asking for some parents to come and run the cake stall and for the boys to bring $5 (or more) to buy a plate of delicious items.

Cake boxes will be available from reception.

Enquiries: Kelly Oastler, SJC Mission Office T: 9816 0928.

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Just a reminder that this Friday is the annual yr7 Father’s Drinks – know as the “Training Session”. Jump on the online shop now to make sure you don’t miss out on one of the most loved events of the year. Catch up with other Joeys dads over a few cold beers and a BBQ on the SJC Rowers Pontoon on Tarban Creek. 3:15pm – 8:00pm FRIDAY 19 MAY.

Danny working with Angus (Year 11) and Will (Year 9) recording the results and updating the scores in the various matches. 

Sam, Oliver, Henry and Tom from the video box after setting up no1 on Saturday. 

The second XV with the 13G’s after their game. The second XV boys supported and ran water for the 13G’s who came from behind to beat Waverley 13F’s 17-10. Thanks very much for the support boys. This is a great demonstration of the pride and spirit regularly on display here at the College. 

In discussion with a few parents, there seems to be some confusion surrounding ground locations and lunch. As indicated earlier in the year the ground locations are on the college website (http://www.joeys.org/sport/ground-locations/). You just need to select the appropriate school and the ground locations will appear. If your son is playing a school that is not part of the GPS, then a simple google search would provide your answer.

In relation to lunch, cut lunch means that the team will be provided lunch at the ground after their match (generally a packed lunch consisting of sandwiches or wraps, fruit and a snack). The coach is to pick up the lunch from the kitchen and takes this with the team as they travel on the bus to the match. I know a couple of coaches did not do this last week so hopefully this will be addressed for future matches.

Pie Van means that the boys get their lunch from the pie van at the venue where the First and Second XV are playing. As all games this weekend are played here (with the exception of Cross Country) lunch will be provided in the dining hall for those who remain at the College. As was the case last week, the boys can leave after their match and return for the Second XV match seated in the grandstand at 2pm. I will be discussing with the boys later in the week as to where we are placed in the stands and the uniform for the day. Please have this discussion with your son so that you are aware.

The Year 7 boys have now completed the NAPLAN tests for 2017. Each and every boy behaved exceptionally well and worked to the best of their ability in the four tests. On Tuesday the boys completed the Language Conventions and Writing tests, on Wednesday they did the Reading test and today they finished up with the Numeracy Test. 

These tests along with Grandparents Day have made it a big week for the boys. They have risen to the challenge and performed very well this week. 

Without doubt, one of the most highly anticipated annual events at St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill, is Grandparents Day. For many years the day has given boys in Years 7 and 8 the opportunity to spend a morning with their grandparents, sharing special moments that will long be remembered and celebrating their unique relationship.

More than 400 grandparents visited St Joseph’s for the event on 8 May, with some travelling great distances to join their grandsons for the occasion.

The morning began with a liturgy in the Br Emilian Hall, which focused on the special bonds that exist between grandparents and their grandchildren. During the liturgy boys lit candles for their grandparents and spent time reflecting on those who were unable to be there.

A tour of the College gave boys the opportunity to proudly show off the boarding areas, Resources Centre, dining rooms, main building and some of their other favourite areas, while also allowing grandparents who are former students to reminisce about their time at St Joseph’s and talk about the many changes that have taken place over the years.

Morning tea was served on the front lawn, giving grandparents and grandsons an often-too-rare opportunity to sit and talk together. The morning concluded with a number of student musical performances in the Brother Emilian Hall.

A cracking day for rugby on Sydneys Northern Beaches saw the boarders playing Sunday Rugby with the ocean as a backdrop!  Today, a bit of extra fun as the boys had to take on fellow boarder Ed Gilmore’s Newport team in the U13’s!

A fantastic game of rugby by both teams with some great runs. A close fight to the end with the Breakers coming out on top 22-17!

A quick cool down with sausage sanga and a cold drink and the boys were ready to head to their next game against Drummoyne where they had a strong victory. A good weekend had by all.

Further to the Headmaster’s Letter of 7 February 2017 on  ‘Traffic In and Around the College – Student Safety’ and in particular to concerns on major sports days, the College has now implemented important new procedures.

These new procedures are as follows and commence this Saturday, 13 May 2017 :

1. On major game days on Saturday 13/5 v Waverley, 27/5 v Knox, 17/6 v Scots, 29/7 v Shore, 12/8 v Riverview these new procedures will apply.
2. Ryde Road Gates will be closed from 8.00am and locked until at least 1.00pm.
3. Gladesville Road Gates and Mark Street Gates will be closed from 8.00am to 1.00pm.
4. Security Guards will manage entry and exit at Gladesville Road Gates and Mark Street Gates
5. Parking in College grounds is only via Gladesville Road Gates and is permitted only with the Authorised Parking Pass or College Photo Identification and is valid for that day only.
6. Parking in College grounds via Gladesville Road Gates will be available for any driver displaying a current NSW Mobility Parking Scheme Permit  or an Australian Disability Parking Permit.
7. In the event car parking spaces in the College grounds are full, no further on-site parking will be permitted.

Miles Newman | Director of Sport and Co-Curriculum St Joseph’s College | Mark Street, Hunters Hill, NSW 2110 | Locked Bag 5009, Gladesville, NSW 1675 T +61 2 9816 0820 | F +61 2 9816 0912 | W www.joeys.org |E mnewman@joeys.org