SJC Indigenous Yarns
Jingi Walla - Hello SJC community
It has been a very busy start to the school year and we are getting close to the end of term. Hopefully the students have settled into the 2023 school year and are feeling accomplished with their learning for term 1.
A lot has happened over the past weeks, with our Year 12s attending retreat at Tyalgum
We've also had our year 7 students go on camp, this was their first camp of high school and they had a great time. I got to hear from a few of the students and this is what they had to say “the camp was so fun, I am quite scared of heights but by the help of my peers and teachers on the camp I was able to overcome my fears by taking on the giant swing, which was amazing I can't wait for next year's camp”
We as a school acknowledged the anniversary of National Apology Day on February the 13th where we reflected on Australia's history and recognised the significance of this day in our nation's reconciliation journey. Our students have also been a part of this year's National Mother Language day and more recently ‘Harmony Week’ where throughout the week students had an opportunity to share and learn some of the different cultures,languages and customs that are represented in our SJC school community.
A note for Parents/Carers of our Indigenous students, we have a wonderful opportunity for our senior students to receive tutoring in certain subjects. if any parents/carers have any questions or would like further information please contact lexene.busbridge@lism.
Also in the past few weeks many of our senior students have been busy applying for tertiary experiences and scholarships, we wish them well and also congratulations to Noah, Jake & Thomas, all from year 11 who have been selected to nominate for the 2023 NRL Indigenous youth leadership summit.
In other exciting news, we look forward to taking the SJC staff for a ‘Walk on Country’ at Fingal (Booningbah), as part of our professional learning day on the first day back next term, Monday 24 April.
We hope that all of our St Joey’s students and families have a blessed Easter break.
Bugalwan (good blessings) 
Mr Jack Field and Mrs Lexe Busbridge
Indigenous Education Workers