Joeys Year 8 2020 blog
News on the activities of Year 8, 2020, at St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill.
LATEST NEWS
Sport awards
Congratulations to the following boys who received sport awards at assembly recently: Samuel Willis: scored 64 runs in a 122 run partnership against High in the 14A cricket Liam Hill: scored 58 runs...
Joeys Oscars
Max and Oliver were recognised at assembly for their win in the Joeys Oscars last year as reported here.
Academic Application awards
At Assembly the Academic Application awards for Term 4 2019 were awarded. Teachers vote each term on the 3 students in their classes who show the most effort in their studies. Congratulations to the...
Lamb Pasta Bake
The boys couldn’t get enough of lunch today!
Healthy eating
Jack and Will went down to the Hunters Hill shops this morning. While shopping they remembered the words of their PDHPE teacher, Mr Hughes, who was speaking about the 42 teaspoons of sugar the...
5th and 6th crews rowing
The 5th and 6th Year 8 Quads were out on the water this afternoon. Video below courtesy of our Deputy Headmaster, Mr Blake. https://youtu.be/WlJmRanCnpk https://youtu.be/8rPuTMzb7Ow...
14D and 14E basketball
Callum was top scorer yesterday against Scots with 3 baskets.
Family Mass
Alex doing a reading at the Family Mass this morning.
14C Cricket
Saturday night pool footy
In Meliora Contende Award
Congratulations to Hamish Smith who last night was awarded the inaugural In Meliora Contende Award for the student in Year 7 who demonstrated the STRIVE qualities in their academic work. These...
Saturday tennis
A hot day for tennis today but the boys showed a lot of determination.
14A Cricket
Academic Awards for 2019
Last night the Academic Prize-giving was held to recognise the achievements the boys in their studies last year. The awards include Academic Application awards which are voted for by teachers based...
Singing practice
This morning the boys had singing practice in preparation for the Family Mass on Sunday.
First assembly
We started today with a school assembly where the Headmaster, Dr Hayes, welcomed the boys back and introduced new staff.
Good weather for ice cream
Welcome new boys
We welcome (L-R) Fin, Johannes, Henry, Grant, Sebastian, Jackson, James, and William who have joined Year 8
Boarders are back
We welcomed 6 new boarders tonight plus another 3 day boys from last year who have changed to boarders. The boys have decided to try to empty the pool....
Cricket camp
A number of sports have had holiday camps before Term 1. Here are some pictures from the cricket camp.