Science Excursion

Next Tuesday, the Year 7 boy will attend a Science Excursion at the Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park in Gosford. The excursion will take place all day with the boys returning at approx. 3.30pm. The boys have been given the details for the day from their Science teacher but they need to wear neat casual clothes for the day. A hat should be worn along with closed in shoes (no thongs). Recess and lunch will be provided at the venue.

Trial Boarding

There has been quite a lot of interest of late in Trial Boarding. If your son would like to take part in this please email myself or the Head of Boarding Mr John Reading jreading@joeys.org

Wednesday Morning Mass

At 8.10am every Wednesday, an optional mass is held in the College Chapel. This is not only a lovely way to start the day, but it is a great opportunity to have some quiet, contemplative time to say thanks and to pray. Many Year 7 boys have attended this throughout the year but as we near closer to the end of term and the busy examination schedule, I think it would be good for the boys to make the time to stop, reflect and to take some deep breaths.

Friday Night BBQ’s

Just a reminder that the bbq’s are back on at the park every Friday night. This is a good opportunity for Day Students and Boarders to mingle in a very relaxed environment.

Birthdays This Week

Tim and Will both turned 13 on Thursday.

Jack turned 13 on Wednesday

Friday Afternoon Fitness Sessions

The Year 7 boys who do not have training on Friday afternoon (almost all of them) now participate in a fitness session focusing on running drills and strength exercises.

Music Ensemble Pins

Mr Howe (Head of Music) presented the boys above with their ensemble pins for their outstanding contribution to music here at the College.

Donations to Westmead Children’s Hospital

Daniel from Westmead Children’s Hospital attended the Year meeting on Tuesday morning to receive donations from Mrs Hookham’s pastoral class. The boys raised funds to purchase books for the hospital to distribute over Christmas. A very kind gesture and well done to Mrs Hookham and the boys in her pastoral class.

Armistice Memorial Pins

Oliver from Year 7 collecting the Armistice Pins donated by the Old Boys Union. Each student in Year 7 will receive one of these pins.

Upcoming Events

Family Mass – Sunday November 11

Spring Fair – Sunday November 11

College Swimming Carnival – Wednesday November 14