GPS Athletics Carnival – Saturday 16 September

Saturday is the GPS Athletics Carnival at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre which is a compulsory event for all boys to attend.

The boys need to be here at the College at 8:30am on Saturday morning, dressed in their blues. A College cap is also recommended although the boys will mostly be sitting undercover. You are welcome to join us at Homebush but all boys must catch the school buses to and from the venue.

Boys who are competing at the carnival on Saturday will catch buses at either 7:45am or 8:00am and will be informed about this by their coaches.

The boys will travel by bus to Homebush to support the boys who are competing from all year groups, including Year 9 boys.

We will return on buses to the College for the Athletics Rally in the Hall which starts at 5:00pm. It should be finished by 6:00pm at which time the boys are free to depart.

Spring fair news for parents

SPRING FAIR – SUNDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2017 – 11am to 4pm

8 WEEKS TO GO!

Are you ready to “Rock into Spring” and celebrate at our legendary community spring fair? The countdown is on to our Spring Fair in November on Sunday 12th.

For the information of all new parents it’s the day we come together as a whole school to host a fair with lots of food, fun and activities. There is a real sense of achievement when we come together and produce such a wonderful event.

The fair begins at 11am after the family mass. As you wonder from the hall grab yourself a pick me up coffee or cool drink at the Bike’n’Blend. Wander across to the Chocolate Wheel and try your luck or meander through the retailers on the lawn. What a wonderful opportunity to stock up on Xmas gifts!

If you’re feeling peckish there is a wide selection of food available – the Rowers BBQ, Asian, Italian, Lebanese or our famous cake stall. Or perhaps you’d like to relax in at the High Tea in the Farrell Auditorium.

For the boys we have a special range of rides available this year as well as our basketball competition on the back courts.

For the little ones, they will not be disappointed with our Kids Corner and our ever popular Kindifarm returns with all the baby animals.

As the day progresses and you need to rest your feet, head on over to the Old Boys Bar for a refreshment!

There is much more for you to look at – dance, woodturning and auto demonstrations.

And last but not least the infamous Battle of the Bands near the Year 10 dormitories. Come see the rising talent that Sydney has to offer!

So as you can see lots to do and see. We hope to see you there!!

PS – don’t forget to make your mark – there are many opportunities to help out on a stall either before or on the day. Your year reps would have informed you of your stall but you can also choose to help out on another.

The Spring Fair Committee is seeking your support through donations of both goods and your time.  Please see below the volunteer requirements.  Please read on to see where you can help/donate. We once again thank you all for your enormous support.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

Country Stall – Volunteer Country Stall
Lebanese Stall – Volunteer Lebanese Stall
Rowers BBQ – Volunteer Rowers BBQ
Foundation – Volunteer Foundation
Asian Stall – Volunteer Asian Stall
Ladies Auxiliary – High Tea – Volunteer Ladies Auxiliary – High Tea
Rides – Main Tent – Volunteer Rides Tent
Rides – Kids Corner – Volunteer Rides Tent Kids Corner
Pizza Stall – Volunteer Pizza Stall
Chocolate Wheel – Year 10 – Volunteer Chocolate Wheel
Cake Stall – Year 9 – Volunteer Cake Stall
Kids Corner – Year 8 –  Volunteer Kids Corner
White Elephant – Year 7 – Volunteer White Elephant

Clean-up /Pack down– Volunteer Cleanup

LADIES AUXILARY – HIGH TEA

For one day, the Farrell Auditorium is transformed into the London Savoy as the Ladies Auxiliary host an elegant High Tea. Indulge in delicious sandwiches and sweet treats with a relaxing cup of tea or coffee.

 Donations/items required:

  • Home-baked items such as scones, cupcakes, small tarts and pies, sandwich fillings, jams, etc.
  • Serving items including pretty teapots, cup and saucer sets, tiered serving trays.

Contact

Please contact Hilary Bokeyar on M: 0416 155 843 or E: sjclaux@joeys.org if you have any queries or are able to donate.

COUNTRY STALL

The Spring Fair Country Stall is a wonderful showcase of the goods and produce from our rural families. The association with the country is a fundamental part of the Joeys community and this stall offers the opportunity to support our country boys and their families.

Anything which showcases our country heritage that could be displayed or sold will be gratefully accepted and of course donations from our city families and friends are very welcome also.

Items required

  • Farm-grown produce including fruit, vegetables, grains, meat, chicken, eggs, cheese, coffee
  • Relishes, pickles, cordials, chutneys, olive oils, honey
  • Home-made jams and preserves, fruitcake, biscuits using Aussie-grown produce
  • Wine or liquor
  • Crafts and handmade decorative items of timber, metal or wire
  • Donations are also welcome from any city families and friends.

Contact
Kate Bokenham M: 0488 682 922  E:  katebokenham@bigpond.com 

RIDES

Tickets on sale now!

Get ready for extreme activity!! What this space!!   We will have a dedicated Kids Corner with the return of the very popular Kindifarm and much much more!

Get in quick and buy your arm bands NOW available at the Joeys online shop

Pre-purchase your ride bands online for $30 or (purchase on the day for $35).

Or Individual ride tickets sold on the day for $5.00 each

Pre-purchased ride bands can be collected at the Ticket stand on the day of the Spring Fair.  Students must have their receipt number to collect their ride bands.

WHITE ELEPHANT

Time to clean & clear!

Time to clean up & clear out those cupboards!  Donations are now required for the White Elephant stall.

Start your spring cleaning, gather all your unwanted treasures and bring them in for this popular stall managed by Year 7.  We are seeking donations of second-hand clothing (in good condition), toys, puzzles, games, sporting goods, household goods, bric-a-brac and books. The White Elephant drop point is next to the Joeys Uniform Shop and Clothing Pool (which is opposite the music centre).

Items needed (clean and in good condition please): second-hand clothing, toys, puzzles, games, sporting goods, household items, bric-a-brac, books, etc.

PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING:

  • textbooks, magazines, encyclopaedias
  • soft toys
  • knives
  • electrical goods

White Elephant drop off will be next to the Joeys Uniform shop (which is opposite the music centre).

WHITE ELEPHANT DONATION DROP OFF TIMES

Term 3

Date Time Note

Thursday 21 Sept
3 – 6pm Open for collection for all parents. This will be especially useful for country families

Term 4

Date Time Note
Friday 6 Oct 3.30 – 5pm
Saturday 7 Oct 9 – 11am
Friday 13 Oct 3.30 -5pm
Saturday 14 Oct 9 -11am
Friday 20 Oct 3.30-5pm
Saturday 21 Oct 9-11am Collection cut-off for small items
Friday 10 Nov 3.30-5pm Open for collection of large furniture items

Contacts:

Sonya Spooner – E: sonya.spooner44@gmail.com
Anthea Gilmore – E: gutsy@iprimus.com.au

CHOCOLATE WHEEL (YR 10)

The ever-popular Chocolate Wheel will once again offer a myriad of fabulous prizes to tempt all Fairgoers. A big draw-card is always the chance to win a major prize and we seek offers from anyone who can help. Do you own a holiday house or boat? Do you know someone who could donate a major prize?

Items required

  • Major prize such as a trip, holiday house, boat use or hire, smartphone, GoPro, iPad or tablet, Bluetooth device
    • Tickets to sport, arts or entertainment events
    •     Sporting goods
    •     Subscriptions such as streaming services or magazines
    •     Memberships to sporting clubs, galleries, museums, etc.

Hamper items

Smaller items are also great donations to create gift hampers. Suggested hampers include:

  • Ladies Pamper Hamper
    • Dads Hamper
    •     Teenage Boy Hamper
    •     Teenage Girl Hamper
    •     Wine Hamper
    •     Christmas Hamper

Donations can also be made on the Joeys online shop. These will be used to purchase prizes and hampers.

Contacts

Suzanne Davies – M: 0400 396 792   E: suzanne.davies8@bigpond.com
Maree Sutton  – M: 0417 481 073  E: maree777@bigpond.net.au
Denise Saar  – M: 0438 609 282   E: denisesaar@icloud.com

Donations can also be made via Joeys online shop.  We will then purchase the hampers, prizes.

Bottle Tombola

Everyone’s a winner! Buy a ticket, win a bottle!

Items required

Wine, champagne and spirits

We require items for which you would happily pay $10 or more.

Drop off point

Year 11 Boarding Coordinator office or at College Reception if Year 11 office is unattended.

Contact

Kate Melrose   kmelrose@ingeniacommunities.com.au

OBU Joeys Bar

Donations are also being requested for the OBU Joeys Bar; wine, beer, soft drink.

If you would like to donate items please contact John Devlin – jdevlin@awedwards.com.au.

Spring Fair Committee Contact Details

Liz Phillips lizphillips.au@gmail.com 0403 339 292
Anthony Harper harperspharmacy@hotmail.com 0415 952 369
Renee Daspromonte reneed966@gmail.com 0431 795 936
Donna Digby donna.digby@bigpond.com 0418 649 349
Kath Walton craigandkath@mac.com 0407 276 439
Julie Moriarty julieandmartin@optusnet.com 0431 272 234
Justin Burgess justinfiredoors@icloud.com
Kirsten Castorina kcastorina555@gmail.com
Jacinta Anderson jacintaanderson1@bigpond.com
Maureen Knox maureenk@knoxadv.com.au
Julie Walker julianne@walker.net
Michelle Deece deeceleworthyfamily@gmail.com

 

Holy Name Parish Pilgrimage Walk 2017

Holy Name Parish Pilgrimage Walk 2017

We have been asked by the Holy Name Parish of Villa Maria to inform local parents of the upcoming Parish Pilgrimage walk for 2017.  All parents and families are invited to participate and the details are listed below.

Parish Pilgrimage Walk 2017 – A Walk on the North Side – Walking the Rosary

Date: Sunday 15 October. 

Theme: A Rosary Walk.  The idea is to link in with the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima.  The final apparition occurred on the 13th October, hence the selection of the date, being as close as possible to the final apparition.

Pilgrimage Route: 1. Start at Holy Name of Mary Church, Hunters Hill; 2. Our Lady Queen of Peace, Gladesville; 3. Mary help of Christians Chapel, Greenwich; 4. St Mary’s Church, North Sydney; 5. Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Kirribilli – our final destination.  At each prayer stop we will pray one decade of the rosary and have some focused reflection and prayers for our parish, community, Church and the world.

Who can walk: Although Holy Name of Mary Parish is the host, it is open to all parishioners, their friends & family members, other parishes, Catholics and non-Catholics, and basically anyone who wants to do it.

Start time:  Leaving after the 10am mass at Holy Name of Mary Church.  We will have a morning tea together after mass then start our first set of prayers at about 11.30am, then head off on the walk.

Cost: $0

Estimated distance: 14.9 kilometres

Estimated time:  4 hours

More information:  Call the Holy Name of Mary parish office on 9817 5325 or email pilgrimage2017@westnet.com.au