Joeys Year 8 2020 blog
News on the activities of Year 8, 2020, at St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill.
LATEST NEWS
Sunday night Mass
Tonight Year 8 boys assisted with the readings and offertory at Sunday night Mass in the Chapel. During the Mass, Mrs Louise Watts (mother of Jimmy, Year 12) spoke to the boys about women who were...
2020 Lenten Appeal
This year the Lenten Appeal focuses on St Louis High School in Kiribati. St Louis High School was established by the Marist Brothers in 1984. With aging infrastructure, environmental pressures and a...
Ash Wednesday liturgy
This morning the boys marked Ash Wednesday with a liturgy in the hall. This marked the start of Lent and our annual Lenten appeal which you can read more about here.
Music practice
Year 8 practicing their instruments during study tonight.
Sacrament of Confirmation and Eucharist
Dear Parents and Carers, It is with great pleasure to announce Bishop Terence Brady will be conferring the Sacrament of Confirmation and Eucharist at St Joseph’s College on Tuesday 28 July 2020 at...
Reading in English
The boys are currently reading "By The River" by Steven Herrick in their English classes. Here Ms Allen's class are reading in Period 2 this morning.
14D Basketball
14C Basketball
Debating Newington
The victorious Year 8 ISDA debating team after beating Newington.
Winter sport – Mouthguards
Dear Parents and Carers, Mobile Dental Services will be available at the College on the afternoons of Wednesday 4 March and Wednesday 18 March to fit students for a professional student custom built...
Skyfall
This morning at Assembly Lucas was one of the string performers who provided a great rendition of the theme to James Bond's "Skyfall".
Evening study
Year 8 working hard on their tech assessment which is due today.
English class effort awards
This morning at the Year 8 Division meeting a group of boys were awarded by the Head of English, Mr John Summers, for their consistent effort in English classes. Well done to Luke, Jamie, Avery,...
Parent Wellbeing Seminar #1
From the College Counsellors: There were 224 parents in attendance at the first of our Parent Seminar Series ‘Helping Your Son Become Confident and Capable in Their Schooling’ last Wednesday...
Speed and agility training
It is great to see plenty of Year 8 boys taking advantage of the morning speed and agility training. Each Wednesday morning at 6:30am on College C Mr Rollo runs straight line speed training suitable...
Saturday night flips
As the rain poured down last Saturday night the boarders expended some energy bouncing and flipping. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7bz238REZg
College sunset
Walking back to the dorms after an evening swim...
14B Cricket
Tennis
Swimming awards
A a recent assembly we recognised the performances of the boys at the College Swimming Carnival last year: Swimming Age Champions: Tomas Moloney (12 year old) 3rd place on 40 points Darcy Williams...