1 September 2017

Newsletter Articles

From the Principal

Over the last four weeks, many of our College community members have lost loved family members. As Catholics it is a comfort for many at this time that our loved ones enter into eternal life. Having attended a number of funerals over recent weeks, I was truly moved the strength and love shown by these families in this time of sadness. It is a great testimony to a life well-lived that they were loved by so many.

We pray for:

• Mr Les Slater
• Fr Jack Reilly
• Mrs Beverly Brown
• Mr George Murray
• Mrs Denice Armstrong
• Mrs Julie Kemmis
• Mrs Veronica Ygosse
• Mrs Gabrielle Jennings

Vale

The Sacrament of Confirmation and Holy Communion

Last Sunday, the following students completed the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion: Lochlan Turnbull, Maiya Jones, Travis Walter, Tori Direen, Jack Walter, Jack Wallace and Max Cordwell. Attending this special ceremony was a privileged to welcome these young Catholics in our community. His Grace Archbishop Julian Porteous engaged well with the students and wider community. Thank you to Fr Deva, Connie Thomas, Julia Durnin and Karen Newbon for supporting the students on this important journey.

Book Week 2017

The College was filled with marvellous costumes and books last week. Primary and Secondary students had the opportunity to show off their creative flair and share with others their favourite books. I am very proud of our students for their commitment to picking up a book, being involved in the many activities on offer and sharing with others.

Staffing

Welcome to Kelly Du Bois has recently been appointed and will be starting next week as the new College Business Manager. We warmly welcome her and her children to our College community.

God Bless,
Allan Clark

General Information

Little Lights – Birth to Four Program

Kindergarten Enrolments

SMS Absence Notification

The College now accepts SMS absentee notifications. Please SMS: 0488 863 246 with your child's name, grade and absent reason. Please save this number in your phone for future reference.

Contact/Medical Details Update

If any student contact and/or medical details have changed since the completion of the 2017 forms sent home in Term 1, please contact the College office to update. If you have previously supplied the College with an Epi-pen and/or other medication; which may have since expired, a replacement is required.

College Uniform Shop

The College Uniform Shop has moved, now located within the College the shop is open (term-time only):

• Monday’s 2.30pm until 3.30pm
• Wednesday’s 2.30pm until 3.30pm

Orders can be placed via phone or email. Ordered items can then be collected from the College Office or sent home with students.

Woolworths Earn and Learn 2017

The College is participating in the 2017 Woolworths Earn and Learn program. Anyone from our College community who normally shops at Woolworths can collect stickers, please continue to support local businesses as you have always done. The stickers can be placed in the collection box at the College or in the labelled box at your local Woolworths. After the promotion, the College can use the stickers to redeem a range of educational equipment and resources from major educational supplier Modern Teaching Aids. Thank you for your support and start collecting.

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Recipe

JB HI-FI Information

Looking to buy an iPad or MacBook?

The College has access to the JB HI-FI Bring Your Own Device Portal. The portal provides parents with discounted Apple products and accessories. This is a private arrangement between JB Hi-Fi and the buyer. Parents/Students are under no obligation to use this service and the College receives no commercial gain from JB Hi-Fi. For more information visit the link below, and enter the school code: STJCS2017.

News

Elijah Reardon selected in inaugural Tasmanian SATIS representative team

Elijah Reardon (Year 10 2015) was among six Guilford Young College players selected in the inaugural representative Sports Association of Tasmanian Independent Schools (SATIS) AFL team. The Tasmanian SATIS team travelled to Melbourne to play against a strong Associated Public Schools of Victoria (APS) second team as part of the annual APS v AGSV (Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria) Winter Sports Carnival. The team flew out on Friday morning (11 August) and after a light training session during the afternoon players and support staff watched the Western Bulldogs v GWS Giants game at Etihad Stadium that night.The score line - APS 15.16.106 defeated SATIS 6.14.50 - did not reflect the closeness of the match.

The SATIS team consisted of the best players from each college in this year’s SATIS competition: St Patrick’s College, Launceston (winners of the Tasmanian competition), Scotch Oakburn College (runners-up), Launceston Church Grammar School, the Hutchins School, The Friends’ School and Guilford Young College (finished third on the ladder)

SATIS representative team

Schools Triathlon

The Schools Triathlon Challenge is back!

The Secondary challenge will be held on Thursday 7 December and the Primary challenge will be held on Friday 8 December. Students can enter the events as an individual or as a team. Entries are due Wednesday 18 October (first week Term 4), forms available from the office.

Schools Triathlon

National Disability Insurance Scheme Sessions

Community Notices

The John Wallis Memorial Lecture 2017 given by FR FRANK MOLONEY SDB

“THE WORD OF GOD IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH” HAVE WE FAILED?

A priceless opportunity to re-examine our Christian life in the light of the Scriptures and help us to envisage the future of the Church

When: Thursday, 21st September 2017, 7.00 pm
Where: Guilford Young College, Chapel, Hobart Campus - Lecture followed by supper
RSVP: By 14 September 2017 Contact: Eva on 0417734503 or eva.dunn@gmail.com.
Donation: $10 (with Concession: $5)

PCYC Kids Night Out

Lego Robotics

Autism Tasmania Parent Information Sessions

Salvation Army Pantry

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