2 December 2022 - Newsletter (Vol 39 No 19)
- Principal's Message
- Official Opening and Blessing of the Library
- Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care
- Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching
- School Evangelisation
- Pedagogy
- Curriculum Matters
- High Potential & Gifted Learners Program
- Literacy Matters
- Year 7 2023 Orientation Day
- Library Matters
- Duke of Edinburgh 2022
- Languages
- 2022 Handball Tournament
- Sports Corner
- Office News
- 2022 End of Year Picnic - Boambee Creek
- St Vincent de Paul - Christmas Appeal
- Carols for Community
- Charity Events - Golf & Basketball - Copy
College Executive and Staff Leadership changes for 2023
A few weeks ago, Mr Scott Hardgrove (current Assistant Principal Mission) informed me that he would be extending his leave for the 2023 academic year. As a result, the Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Office advertised for an Acting Assistant Principal Mission to fill the role in Scott’s absence.
We were fortunate enough to have a very strong field of applicants and after a shortlisting and interview process the announcement was made that Leanne Gennat has been appointed to the role. Leanne is currently the Leader of Pedagogy at the College and thus other roles have needed to be filled because of the flow on effect. I would like to thank Fr Joy D’Souza, Assistant Priest from St Augustine’s Parish and Tonia Tamblyn, Regional Services Leader from the CSO who chaired the panel for their assistance.
Accordingly, the following acting appointments have been made for 2023;
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Acting Assistant Principal Mission
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Acting Leader of Pedagogy
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Acting Leader of Learning English |
Acting Assistant Leader of English |
I thank all the staff who have nominated to fill in these positions and look forward to their contribution next year.
God Bless
Michael Carniato
Principal
SJPC warmly welcomed Bishop Greg, Gurmesh Singh MP, Paul Amos Mayor of Coffs Harbour and many special guests to the official opening and blessing of the Library. The staff and students of SJPC are very proud of the new facilities.
God Bless
Michael Carniato
Principal
Last Friday I had the absolute pleasure of spending the day with our Student Leadership Team (SLT) for 2022-2023. I feel extremely confident that these fine young people will be more than capable to lead their fellow students throughout the next 12 months.
The day began with a prayer that included the analogy of why geese fly in a V formation and discussed how this relates to leadership:
As each bird flaps its wings, it creates uplift for the bird following. In a V formation, the whole flock adds at least 71% more flying range than if each bird flew alone.
When a goose falls out of formation it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of flying alone. It quickly moves back to take advantage of the lifting power of the birds in front.
When a goose tires of flying up front it drops back into formation and another goose flies to the point position.
When a goose gets sick, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down to the ground to help and protect it.
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way…”
Following this we were very fortunate to have Mr Gurmesh Singh MP speak to the SLT with regard to his experience in leadership and the qualities of good leadership through service to others. Mr Singh is the Member for Coffs Harbour in the NSW Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier and for Regional Jobs and Investment. He grew up in a farming family from Woolgoolga and is proud to have lived and worked on the North Coast. He attended Woolgoolga Public School and then graduated as Dux from Woolgoolga High School. After studying Industrial Design at UNSW, Mr Singh has previously worked as a businessman and farmer with experience in the tourism and marketing industries. He shared his experiences of leadership within the local community and in State Parliament. The students were very keen to ask him questions and Mr Singh responded in a very insightful manner.
The students then broke into groups and explored the issues which will be dealt with by the SLT in conjunction with School Leadership. These included the College socials, Kawalazi Month and St. John Paul Day, just to name a few. This proved to be a very productive process.
We then travelled to the Coffs Coast Adventure Centre where the students were engaged in team building exercises and opportunities for the students to ‘step outside their comfort zone’. Each student participated in The Giant Swing where slowly the entire team lifts one person high above the ground, when alone at the top, the student must dare to pull the rope to release the Giant Swing. This is great for encouraging teamwork and building confidence. The other activity invited each SLT member to participate in one of the newer experiences at the centre whereby they undergo the Survivor Course.
All in all a very challenging, insightful and successful day. We take this opportunity to thank the leaders for their infectious enthusiasm with special mention to Ms Elling who joined us on the day.
Until next time:
Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care
Year 10 NESA Week
This week saw all Year 10 students sit their NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) assessments to meet the minimum standards in literacy and numeracy as well as complete the NESA research and plagiarism course. Meeting the requirements of these tasks is a mandatory requirement for any student to receive the HSC credential.
For the minimum standards, students will need to achieve the ‘minimum standard’ by completing 3 online tests which include:
- a multiple choice test for reading;
- a multiple choice test for numeracy; and
- a test for writing (around 500 words) based on a written or visual prompt.
These tests are based around the Australian Core Skills Framework and the minimum standard is set at level 3. This means that students who demonstrate the standard have the basic functional skills used in everyday life, for work and further study.
NESA’s research and plagiarism course called, All My Own Work, is a 5 module course that requires students to demonstrate how to research and acknowledge sources of information via the following modules:
- Module 1 - Scholarship Principles and Practices
- Module 2 - Acknowledging Sources
- Module 3 - Plagiarism
- Module 4 - Copyright
- Module 5 - Working with Others
Although our students applied themselves well and met the expectations we have of all students, I feel it necessary to acknowledge the level of maturity displayed over the week.
As parents and families I think it important to get feedback on how well students worked under pressure and the collective maturity displayed by all students as they either sat online tests or worked through modules. So I congratulate all Year 10 students and acknowledge their impressive application this week. I genuinely look forward to working with this group of students as they become the seniors of our College in 2023 and 2024.
Study Skills
Learn more this year about how to improve your results and be more efficient and effective with your schoolwork by working through the units on www.studyskillshandbook.com.au. Our College access details are:
School’s Username – stjohnpaul
School’s password – 89success
In addition, our subscription to Elevate Education may assist in this area.
This online platform contains resources and useful study tips that all SJPC students will find effective. We encourage them to access this Student Portal and try some of the strategies. Students have the password to this site. The password can also be found on the Curriculum Noticeboard.
AMDG
James Furey
Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching
ADVENT is here!
Welcome to the most joyful time of the year!
Advent- from the Latin adventus: coming- began on Sunday (27 November) and leads us all the way to Christmas Eve. We are expectantly awaiting the arrival of a very special person, Jesus Christ, whose presence has shaped lives for millennia.
We light a candle for each Sunday of Advent, each, in turn, symbolic of:
Hope Faith Joy Peace
“At Mass, after praying the Lord’s Prayer, we hear “. . . as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.” This prayer reminds us that during Advent, we wait in joy, in hope, and in anticipation for the wonderful event we are about to experience—the feast of Christmas, the coming of Christ into our lives in new ways, the return of Christ in glory at the end of time. As the Church, we wait during Advent and look forward to celebrating the fact that God loves us so much that he sent his Son into the world to save us. This waiting is far from empty; rather, it is full of the hope that God promises us as we prepare for Christ in the feast of Christmas.” @2022 Loyola Press
If you need a refresher on the meaning of Advent, follow the link for a 2 minute summary.
More details available about Mass times and special Parish events in the St Augustine’s Parish Bulletin and the Sawtell Parish Bulletin
Also, a link to Bishop Greg’s Sunday Mass on the First Sunday of Advent.
A blessed beginning of Advent to everyone.
What’s Happening In Our Parishes?
For further information to our associated parishes please use the links below.
Here you will find ways to join with the local community, specially planned events and times for reconciliation and Masses.
St Augustine's Parish including St Francis Xavier
Mary Help of Christians Parish
Janine Sawtell
Leader of School Evangelisation
Teacher Reflection - an integral part of Professional Development
Effective teachers engage in frequent reflection to improve their practice in order to meet the diverse needs of their students. Furthermore, research by Timperley, Wiseman and Fung highlight how the ‘ever-changing knowledge base in our society means that a teaching force that uses yesterday’s professional knowledge to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s society can no longer be tolerated’.
Research also tells us that aside from family background, teacher effectiveness has the greatest impact on student outcomes.
At SJPC, we support our teachers to raise student achievement through updating and refining their professional practice by engaging in:
- Ongoing professional development
- Goal setting
- Classroom observations
- Reflection on practice
Throughout the year our teachers have set individual/faculty goals that align with our College Teaching and Learning goal “To increase student engagement in their learning”. This goal was developed in response to a range of data collected from students, staff and parents and was underpinned by our work with the Lyn Sharratt Collaborative. This term, as teachers collated evidence to show the impact of their goal/s on student outcomes, they were also encouraged to reflect on the professional learning they took part in this year and consider how they are better teachers today compared to a year ago. It is always a privilege to listen to teachers speak about their teaching and the students they teach. Common themes which emerged were teachers’ open-mindedness, their willingness to try out new approaches and strategies, and their commitment to meeting the needs of all learners in their classrooms.
Leanne Gennat
Leader of Pedagogy
EMPOWERING PARENTS TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN
The last Elevate Education webinar, focussing on Setting Up for Success, is next Wednesday 7 December.
The webinars run live online from 6:30 pm – 7:30pm. The presenter will share key research and skills, and will conduct a live Q and A so that you can ask questions directly
Wednesday 7th December @ 6:30pm (AEDT) - Setting Up for Success
Click here to register for free
Elevate will guide you through the foundational study skills required to hit the ground running in January – skills such as:
- Effective Note Taking
- Deliberate Practice and Implementing a System of Review
- Extra Reading, and How to Read Around a Topic
Your child won’t miss a beat when Day 1 hits next year.
Year 11
It was wonderful to see so many students with their families at the PST conference last Tuesday. Your desire to have conversations about your learning and progress is a testament to your commitment to your studies. Remember to ask lots of questions in class and act on feedback from your teachers.
Claudia Brown
Leader of Curriculum
The December edition of the Australasian Journal of Gifted Education includes an article by Dr Rebecca Napier and R. John Halsey about the value of transformational learning activities, especially for girls. Arguing that high-potential and gifted students possess the characteristics and skills to take courageous steps to solve the “wicked problems and challenges of our modern world” (p. 42), the article urges educators to create pathways for students who have the abilities and values to create a better future. Two such pathways that we offer at SJPC are the Ethics Olympiad and the Independent Learning Project.Last week, the Year 7 and 9 Eth-letes participated in the Middle Division of the Ethics Olympiad. This saw the students discuss the complexities of ethics associated with: paralympian pay, nuclear energy, coach responsibilities, birth citizenship, developing countries and secondhand clothing, exploitation of online streaming accounts, following orders, our behaviour online. Our blue team, consisting of Malia Mansell, Lindy Klenk, Ellen Hughes, and Hudson Baker were acknowledged for the greatest improvement throughout the competition. Our maroon team: Mackenzie Horne, Amelie Suokallio, Mannat Dhariwal and Anna Matthews also worked commendably on the day.
Another opportunity that offers our HP&G students the opportunity to research areas and improve the future, is our Independent Learning Project. Next Thursday 8 December, the students who have been undertaking this Project will be showcasing their work in the library. Parents and students are invited between 3:30pm and 5pm to visit and view the projects that have been compiled over the past term. If you wish to attend, please rsvp via this form: Independent Learning Project Showcase - Thursday 8 Dec 3.30pm - 5pm. Some of the areas of investigation include:
- The impact of music on sports performance
- The relationship between learning, activities and engagement in upper-primary and early-secondary education
- A meta-analysis of how language has changed as a result of COVID-19
- What makes for timeless and quality literature: A case study of the novel Cold Comfort Farm
- How Scrapbooking can enhance learning
- Gothic literature for the 21st Century
- The effect of sleeping environments on dream patterns
- The devolution of the English language
References
Napier, R. D., & Halsey, R. J. (2022). Wicked problems abound: It's time to harness the power of transformationally gifted girls' education. Australasian Journal of Gifted Education, 31(2), 36-45.
Aaron Dewhurst
Leader of High Potential Learning
ALL THINGS LITERACY, BECAUSE LITERACY MATTERS IN ALL THINGS
- Achieve goals - keep close track of specific intentions and stay accountable.
- Track progress and growth - as we revisit previous entries.
- Gain self-confidence - as we practice the beautiful art of writing. Using a journal to express thoughts and ideas helps overall communication skills.
- Reduce stress and anxiety - as we stop and write down our emotions we release negative thoughts from the mind and this can help us find solutions.
- Find inspiration - as we brainstorm and let the imagination run wild.
- Strengthen memory - as we revisit and recall.
Three of my favourite journaling ideas are:
- Brain Dump - This allows me to spill everything from my head onto paper. It may be a log of what happened during the day or the tracking of my mood through the day, writing about what is stressing me or something surprising that happened.
- I’m grateful for… - This allows me to move beyond myself, and think of at least three things that I’m grateful for each day.
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Intentions / Goals - These may be day-to-day, they may be linked to friends or school work or it may involve saying ‘yes’ to new adventures. Whatever the intention, it’s nice to plan ahead and strive for progress and refinement.
Make your journal as creative and artistic as you like. Start journaling today.
Last Wednesday and Thursday we had all our Year 7 2023 students join us to become familiar with their new surroundings at SJPC. They completed several activities including the challenging Amazing Race where they had to answer questions about SJPC and locate 10 letters from around the school to spell out the missing words ‘ST JOHN PAUL’.
All students enjoyed their day away from primary school and are looking forward to joining us at SJPC! Enjoy the following photos taken on the day.
Year 7 2023 Parent Information Evening
A current Year 7 student - Robbie Haig's speech "saying goodbye to Year 6 and hello to Year 7"
Hello Year six, parents, older siblings and teachers. My name is Robbie Haig and I am at the end of my first year at SJPC.
I know how you are feeling. I can remember the day before my first day. I felt as if there were countless emotions running through me. But when I arrived at the front entrance of the school, I felt calmer. Eventually I found my other Year 7s and we all huddled into a group. We were all frightened by the fact that we were alone for that split second. But then we heard a voice, the voice of our teachers. First our Leader of Wellbeing, then our Assistant Principal, and then our very own Principal. We all knew we were in safe hands when we heard those reassuring words from all the teachers. I can honestly say that the next few weeks were awesome, the sporting and extracurricular activities were far more than any of us expected, like: the swimming carnival, our general sport on sport days, tournament of the minds, public speaking and even our very own student leadership team.
High school is a place where we can strive higher and achieve even higher. Don’t believe those stereotypes where people put your bags in bins or corner you in the hall. High school is a safe environment where if you give your time and effort, you will be rewarded with higher learning and a great future for yourself. Teachers in high school aren’t here to give detentions or rant and rave, they’re here to nurture you into your future. I know from experience that if you engage in learning or step up a little, you can do great things. You could represent your year on a council of SRC’s, raise a chicken from an egg, do funky experiments in science or even do extreme and unusual sports.
I’d also have to admit that the most important part of high school is being social. You don’t have to be friendly to everyone, but you shouldn’t be mean either. I think one of the worst mistakes you can make in high school is not having any friends to help you along. High school can be quite a long experience if you don’t have friends to pass the days. Pretty much from Year 7 - Year 11 you’ll be scared of the older kids. That’s what friends are for, to help you cope or even distract you, all to make your experience happier for you and others. Being alone is a bad option, having a friend can make highschool even more great for you. And if you don’t have anyone to talk to, the teachers will always catch you when you fall. I’m not necessarily talking about getting pushed over at lunch and the teachers leaping through windows to catch you, I mean just when you need help, they’ll be there.
So what is High School? Think of it like this, a shepherd will have to lead his sheep to new grass when sheep need to graze. The teachers are the shepherd, you are the sheep. The shepherd won’t keep you in the dull brown grass, they’ll move you to the crisp green grass. So that you can feast on something new that will eventually benefit you. So you see, highschool isn't a drag, it's exciting, new and awesome, not to brag but it's a pretty amazing place. So say goodbye to primary school, and hello to fun and knowledge. At our very own, St John Paul College. Thank you.
God Bless
Mark Sultana
It is expected that all resources are returned at the end of each year in a condition that reflects normal wear and tear. Replacement for lost or damaged resources will be billed through Compass early Term 1 2023.
Our parent email overdue notice has been switched on and will run daily until the end of the school year. If you receive an email, please encourage your child to find the book/s and return to the library asap. If you believe there is an error please contact Sharon Brennan, the Teacher Librarian. (sharon.brennan@lism.catholic.edu.au)
The Homework Centre is now closed for 2022 and will reopen early 2023.
Sharon Brennan
Teacher Librarian
Leader Learning Technology
Lex Carruthers
Teacher
This week we were fortunate to again have visiting students from Hokkaido, Japan who are here in Coffs Harbour studying English at the TAFE.
These students joined some of our Year 8 classes for a few lessons and spent the time practising self-introductions and also playing various games.
One of the games was “Hashi Rerai-“ or “Chopstick relay”. Students had to carry either a jelly bean or an M&M in their chopsticks as they completed a relay race. There were lots of dropped lollies and lots of laughs. The students also showed the Japanese how to play Tunnel Ball and teams got very competitive.
It is always great to see both our students and the Japanese students having some fun, sharing their language and culture and making new friends.
Kirsten Binnie
Leader of Learning - Languages
Well it’s that time of year,...Advent!? Well yes!...But it’s also HANDBALL TIME!
The prestigious Annual SJPC St Vincent de Paul Handball Tournament has been run and won for yet another year!
As hard as it is to believe, the standard seems to lift every year and this year was no exception. Over 120 participants slogged it out on the pebblecrete with the dream of being crowned the respective ‘King’ or ‘Queen’ of the court for their year levels...even the teachers got amongst it in the hope of achieving schoolyard glory!
As usual, the two pronged benefits of raising much needed funds to support our local chapter of St Vincent de Paul Society and the lure of ‘bragging rights’ amongst peers proved to be incentive enough to dust off the ‘Jimmy Choo’s’ and get into some much needed power shot and agility training before the tournament kicked off.
The smell of liniment was in the air as competitors were briefed and the minor rounds got underway. Towards the end of the week it was obvious that the ‘cream was beginning to rise to the top’. During lunch and recess breaks the hair on the back of competitors' necks stood up like Pavlov's dogs as the inspiring lyrics of Tom Petty’s ‘I won't back down’, Tina Turners ‘The Best’ and that ageless classic by Survivor, ‘Eye of the Tiger’ (among other appropriate 80’s hits) floated through the air. You could ‘cut the atmosphere with a knife’, everyone was pumped and primed, even the tradesmen working on the D-block refurbishment were inspired! On the court, the contenders quickly moved forward in their respective draws while the pretenders made quick exits, resigned to the fact that they were not in the top echelon of SJPC handball talent in 2022.
With the minor rounds out of the way Grand Final day was upon us. Mr Carniato with his recently acquired penchant for building things, was so excited that he hired a crane to erect a temporary stadium that some say was equal to that of the Qatar World Cup infrastructure... but thankfully, with far less fatalities during its construction thanks to the expert tradesmen working under cautious eye of resident WH&S guru Ms Hickson.
Like the stadium, the finals did not disappoint but due to the closeness of the competition and inclement weather play had to be postponed and continued the following day. Thankfully the crowds were only too happy to return to see the senior and staff finals completed in glorious sunshine. ‘Champagne handball’ was the order of the finals, ‘winners were grinners while the defeated were left to lick their skun knees and ponder what might have been.
There were many highlights during the finals but of particular note were two close fought battles. One was the Women's Year 12 final that pitted last year's winner Lily ‘The Lioness’ Hallawell up against her nemesis, the evergreen Ausrae ‘Hurricane’ Harrison. These two seasoned veterans delivered a close seesawing match that eventually saw last year's champion the Lioness succumb to the power and class of the Hurricane.
Another crowd pleaser was the Male Staff final where the ‘people's champion’, Joshua ‘Want Some’ Moore’ faced off against the villain ‘William ‘Golden Hands Gregson.’ ‘Want Some Moore obviously wasn't flustered by the grand entrance of Golden Hands and his ‘Billionaire Strut’,...but as they say,...’actions speak louder than struts!’ When the two combatants finally got down to business it was ‘Want Some Moore’ who overcame ‘Golden Hands’ 16-14 in a show stopper that had everyone on the edge of their seats... and 2 minutes late to 5th period.
Thanks must go to all those that made the event possible but particularly to those who, year in, year out support this initiative that puts a smile on so many competitor's and spectator's faces. Without people participating, this event doesn't happen so thank you particularly to the many staff who weren't afraid to fumble their way around on the pebblecrete at recess and lunch in front of the students and contribute to such a wonderful spirit that was created for the duration of the event.
Thanks also to ‘the maintenance crew’ for their help in set up and deconstruction of the stadium, our resident house band; ‘Hoare and the bags’ as well as our major sponsors:
- The Sanga Shack
- Abbott and Kent Line Marking
- Sliders in the Quad
- Deep Heat by Mentholatum
We look forward to the tournament continuing next year. So until then remember,.. ‘rest is rust’ so get practising!
For a full list of results check the table below:
| Year Level / Gender | Champion | Defeated | Runner Up |
| Year 7 Male |
Riley ‘Fold You Like a Futon’ Johnson
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Defeated |
Iggy ‘Bodacious’ Biddle |
| Year 7 Female |
Charlotte ‘Show Me The Money’ Bunny
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Defeated |
Poppi ‘Fields Of’ Flanders |
| Year 8 Male | *Sonny ‘Cold Hard’ Colyer | Defeated | *Mason ‘Mayhem’ Cocks |
| Year 8 Female |
Laila 'Lazer’ McLaughlin
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Defeated | Kayla ‘Hall of Fame’ Hallawell |
| Year 9 Male | Lucas ‘Bam Bam’ Burridge | Defeated | Chayton ‘The Falcon’ Chang |
| Year 9 Female | Tara ‘and Feather ‘em’ Gilliland | Defeated | Ellen ‘The Hitman’ Hughes |
| Year 10 Male | Max ‘Old Tricks’ Hicks | Defeated | Jeremy ‘Mayhem’ Maier |
| Year 10 Female |
Jesseka ‘Shoot And’ Skinner
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Defeated | Ella ‘Blinkers’ Klinkers |
| Year 11/12 Male |
Alwai ‘He Got’ Reech
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Defeated | Riley ‘Throwa’ Dagger |
| Year 11/12 Female |
Ausrae ‘Hurricane’ Harrison
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Defeated | Lily ‘The Lioness’ Hallawell |
| Staff Male |
Joshua ‘Want Some’ Moore
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Defeated | William ‘Golden Hands’ Gregson |
| Staff Female |
Michelle ‘The Magician’ Merrikin
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Defeated |
Sarah ‘Cors I’ll Win’ Corsalini |
God bless
Tim Davis
(Tournament Director, Ball Boy and resident DJ)
Year 8 2023 (current Year 7s) are engaged in a dynamic sporting program that takes them off campus for Term 1. Please see the details below.
- Year 8 girls - OSSA - meet at the theatre with your device for Week 1.
- Year 8 Casey boys - Beach Games - meet at the bus bay at half lunch with hat and drink bottle
- Year 8 Kelly boys - Fishing - meet at the bus bay at half lunch with a hat and drink bottle
- Year 8 Hargraves boys - Martial Arts - meet at the bus bay half lunch
- Year 8 McAuley boys - World Gym - meet at the bus bay half lunch with a drink bottle
OSSA is the Ocean Safety Surfer Award and is an integral part of the Sport Curriculum. Living in a coastal town, surf safety is a vital skill we wish all our students to graduate with. Additionally, the OSSA forms part of the PDHPE curriculum by providing students the opportunity to learn and extend their aquatic skills in Stage 4. The life guards and water qualified teachers meet each student at their ability level and help to gently progress their skills and confidence in the water. This is a compulsory unit of work and it is hoped students and parents will support it as such. Year 8 boys will have the opportunity to do their OSSA during Term 4.
Diocesan and CCC Representative sports 2023
Students who wish to trial for Diocesan and CCC Representative teams in 2023 will have the opportunity to apply through the Diocese of Lismore Sport website (Touch, Football, Rugby League) or through the NSWCCC website (all other sports). Students and families are encouraged to familiarise themselves with both websites and to make a note of closing dates. These will not be advertised other than on the Palace noticeboard. Please contact Mrs McAra if you have questions.
The first group of trials on offer are through the Diocese, with Touch football closing on 10 February 2023. Please see Diocesan website for more details.
Coming Up
| Monday 5 December |
Term 1 2023 Sport payments due. No late payments will be accepted unless previously organised through the finance department. |
| Friday 10 February |
Diocesan Touch Football sign up closes |
| Friday 17 February |
Diocesan Winter sport sign up closes |
| Thursday 23 February |
NSW All Schools Triathlon, Sydney |
| Thursday 2 March |
Diocesan Swimming, Kempsey |
| Tuesday 7 March |
Diocesan League and Football Trials, Ballina |
| Friday 10 March |
Diocesan Tennis, Tweed Heads |
| Friday 31 March |
NSWCCC Swimming, Homebush |
| Tuesday 4 April |
Diocesan Open Football, Kempsey |
| Wednesday 5 April |
Diocesan Open Basketball, Coffs Harbour |
Danielle McAra
Sport Co-ordinator
Uniform Shop 2023 Holiday Trading Hours
2023 Term Dates - Staff and Students
Finance
2023 Tuition Fee Assistance
Supporting your children to obtain a Catholic education can present financial challenges for families. The Catholic Schools Office (CSO) recognises these challenges and aims to support this important education choice by families.
It is expected that families, having chosen a Catholic education, have considered the payment of fees and payments are prioritised accordingly. However, when unexpected changes occur, short or long-term assistance may be required with the payment of tuition fees (non-compulsory fees are not covered under this scheme). The nature of support provided is determined following an assessment of the financial circumstances of parents/guardians. Whilst aiming to support as many families as possible, it is important to recognise that not all will qualify.
If you wish to apply for assistance in 2023, please download the application on the school’s website or click the link or a paper form will be available at the school office. All information is treated in the strictest confidence. As income and circumstances change from year to year, it is necessary to reapply annually if ongoing assistance is required.
2023 Applications (and supporting documents) must be returned to the email noted on the application form no later than 30 November 2022. (If you have a child at both St John Paul College and a feeder primary school, please complete and lodge the application form with St John Paul College only).
The Catholic Schools Office Fee Enquiry
Ph: 6653 1655 - Mell and Tess
Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:00pm
Email: cofhs-fees@lism.
School Transport - upcoming roadworks - changes to bus routes
Calling all singers and musicians! Here's an opportunity to help prepare people for the coming of baby Jesus at Christmas by singing some religious carols near the Nativity as they pass by the church. Click HERE for more details.