Joeys Year 9 2018

15D v Scots

Courtesy of Genevieve Scarf, below are some photos from last weekend of the 15D rugby who defeated Scots 31-5.

Poster squad

The Year 12 poster squad have been busy overnight.

Below are the sport fixtures for this weekend. Any sport cancellations will be posted to this webpage: http://www.twitter.com/JoeysSport. Games are on unless indicated otherwise on that page. (You do not have to have a twitter account to view this page)

From the College Counsellors: Parentworks

ParentWorks is a free online program for Australian parents and caregivers of children 2 to 16. It provides evidence-based parenting strategies to improve parenting skills, confidence and child behaviour. Parents and caregivers may find this program helpful for: Managing challenging child behaviours such as tantrums, aggression, noncompliance, inattentive or hyperactive behaviour, sibling conflict, getting ready for…

Term dates 2019

Below is a letter from the Headmaster concerning Term dates in 2019. Below that, a summary of the key dates.

Recommended resources – Dan Siegel

“Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain” by Dan Siegel examines how brain development impacts teenagers’ behavior and relationships. He explores exciting ways in which understanding how the teenage brain functions can help parents make what is in fact an incredibly positive period of growth, change, and experimentation in their children’s lives less…

Multiple point scorers 11 August

Under 14’s Rugby 14A’s Max Jorgensen – 2 penalty goals and 2 conversions 14E’s Joshua Rodrigues – 2 tries Elijah Elias – 2 tries 14F’s Cameron Matthews – 2 tries Under 15’s Rugby 15A’s Aymeric Moloney – 2 tries Rhys Downes – 2 tries James Hendren – 1 try and 5 conversions 15B’s Hamish Alston…

Sport results 11 August

Rugby Games : 41 Wins: 26 Losses: 15 Total points scored: 1,241 (average of 30.3 per game) Total points against: 792 (average of 19.3 per game) Vs Scots Games : …

15B v 15C rugby internal

Last weekend the 15B (cerise and blue jerseys) played the 15C (white and gold jerseys) on No. 1. The final score saw the 15B victorious 67-0.

15E Rugby

15E rugby versus Cranbrook on No 1 last Saturday

Debating results 10 August

End of term travel

Dear NSW Rural Parents and Carers, Please continue reading if you wish to book a seat for your son(s) to travel home to Rural NSW with TrainLink (Regional School Coach & Rail Services) Bookings are now open for boarding students wishing to travel home to Rural NSW in Term Three. To reserve a seat for…

Big Science Competition awards

Last Thursday at Assembly the boys who achieved well in the recent National Science Competition were congratulated. It’s a 50 minute, multiple choice competition testing critical thinking and problem solving skills, not just factual recall. Questions are set in real-life, contemporary contexts, making them relatable (and interesting). Take a look at some sample questions. Distinction award…

Year 9 Dorms

The Head of Boarding, Mr Reading, talking rugby, rowing, rugby league etc with the boys tonight.

Student Art Exhibition

You and your family are invited to attend the opening and view the artwork at our annual Student Art Exhibition. For parents new to the College, this large exhibition surveys the artwork of Years 7-12 students currently studying Visual Arts and Photography and Digital Media, showcaseing the 2018 HSC Bodies of Work. Date: Friday 17th August at 6.30pm….

Year 9 at Sunday night mass

Last Sunday night Year 9 took their turn at the readings and offertory at Sunday Mass. All are welcome to join us each Sunday night at 8:15pm (except Sundays when there is a family mass).

PDHPE

During the week the boy’s PDHPE teacher was delayed for a few minutes but Tom took the initiative and started teaching the class.

Sport for Saturday 11 August

Multiple point scorers 4 August

Under 14’s Rugby 14B’s Oliver Wynne – 3 tries Henry Ledingham – 2 tries Jack Phillips – 5 conversions 14E’s Thomas Bates-Brownsword – 2 tries Elijah Elias – 2 tries Under 15’s Rugby 15A’s Nicholas Costigan – 2 tries Rhys Downs – 2 tries 15B’s Thomas Bensley – 2 tries Jordan Lancaster – 2 tries…

Sport results 4 August

Rugby Games : 42 Wins: 32 Losses: 9 Cancelled: 1 Total points scored: 1,471 Total points against: 656 Vs Kings Games : …

Debating results 3 August

Assembly today

At the Headmaster’s assembly today we prayed for the farmers who are struggling as a result of the current drought. Two Year 12 boys, Ben Sevil and Angus Carrigan, spoke about the impact of the drought on their families. They launched the Rural Aid Australia – Buy a bale fund raising effort which will be…

Rural Aid Australia – Buy a Bale

Joeys and King’s have a long tradition of schoolboy sport and membership of the AAGPS. They are two of Australia’s largest and longest serving boarding schools, with their roots embedded in regional NSW. On Saturday, Joeys and King’s unite to not only enjoy spirited competition between our great schools, but to raise much needed funds…

Abbotsleigh dance

This evening the boys travelled north for a dance with Abbotsleigh. The joggers the boys are wearing are not an 80’s fashion statement but an effort to look after the floor of the gym. Photos below and more photos here.

Abbotsleigh dance – more photos

Multiple point scorers 28 July

Under 14’s Rugby 14C’s Jake Clarke – 2 tries 14F’s James Frederikson – 3 tries 14G’s Joshua Rodrigues – 2 tries and 2 conversions Cody Snell – 2 tries Under 15’s Rugby 15A’s Samuel Taber – 2 tries 15B’s Hamish Alston – 3 tries Ronan Carroll – 3 tries Dylan McCann – 1 try and…

Write a book in a day

What do you get when a TV games show host, an opera singer and a scarecrow enter an army base but are then lost in a theme park? A 4000 word story called ScareCrow! On Friday 27 July, a team of ten Year 9 boys participated in the Write a Book in a Day competition,…