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December 22, 2020

Achieving their goals

Harrison Bentley freely admits that nerves were high on the eve of the release of the 2020 HSC results, but hard work, dedication and setting goals paid off when the results were released the following morning.
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April 22, 2020

More than just multitasking

It is definitely an odd feeling walking into the Year 12 block at the moment. Usually it is packed to the rafters with boys rushing..
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March 31, 2021

The secret to their success

If camaraderie is key to success in the sporting arena it is no wonder Joeys 16As water polo team has had their best ever season. A heightened focus on team spirit saw them clinch the school’s first pennant victory in the 2020-21 GPS/CAS competition.
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March 19, 2021

The French connection

French is in Joeys DNA. Marist founder Marcellin Champagnat hailed from rural France, and Brother Emilian, the first College headmaster, was born in Languedoc-Roussilon. Indeed, French has been studied at Hunters Hill for over 100 years.
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March 5, 2021

The last lap

At the crack of dawn, just before the morning sun strikes the statue of Mary, and makes its way down the sandstone walls of the main building, a group of Joeys boys are well into their final week of swim training for the 2020/21 summer season.
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March 2, 2021

And it’s only the beginning

Joeys prides itself on the great diversity of its students. The rich tradition of country and city boys mixing together is unlike any other school in Australia. It gives the College a unique flavour as boys from different backgrounds and ages share experiences, exchange ideas and form lifelong friendships.
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February 27, 2021

A willingness to serve

Each term St Joseph’s College holds a Family Mass that takes place on a Sunday morning allowing parents and students to come together as a community of faith.
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February 23, 2021

2021 Information Evenings

Last week the College used R U OK?Day as powerful reminder to staff and students of the importance of reaching out to others. The College held a special morning tea for staff and students to celebrate the R U OK?Day message.
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February 16, 2021

Joeys Reflection Day

Reflection Day welcomes Year seven boys to the Joeys community and introduces them to the wonderful Marist traditions that underpin College life. It is a memorable occasion for every student who passes through St Joseph’s gates, as it teaches him values that will last a lifetime.
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February 13, 2021

Farewell to a great man

Joseph McMahon is a colossus of Joeys history. Humble and devout, he would certainly have balked at such a description, but there can be little doubt his nine years at the helm of St Joseph’s College brought great success in all fields of endeavour.
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February 9, 2021

Something to celebrate

The pursuit of excellence is a cornerstone Joeys value. It is the realisation of our God-given talents, the fulfillment of the Marist work ethic and the embodiment of the school motto: “Striving for better things”.
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January 29, 2021

New Beginnings

When a boy walks through Joeys gates for the first time, he becomes part of a tradition spanning 140 years.
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January 19, 2021

Maximising Potential

One of the reasons a Joeys education is so highly valued is our unique Extended Day Program. Teachers and parents regard it as fundamental to academic success because it strengthens study time and puts students ahead of the curve.
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The secret to their success

If camaraderie is key to success in the sporting arena it is no wonder Joeys 16As water polo team has had their best ever season. A heightened focus on team spirit saw them clinch the school’s first pennant victory in the 2020-21 GPS/CAS competition.
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The French connection

French is in Joeys DNA. Marist founder Marcellin Champagnat hailed from rural France, and Brother Emilian, the first College headmaster, was born in Languedoc-Roussilon. Indeed, French has been studied at Hunters Hill for over 100 years.
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The last lap

At the crack of dawn, just before the morning sun strikes the statue of Mary, and makes its way down the sandstone walls of the main building, a group of Joeys boys are well into their final week of swim training for the 2020/21 summer season.
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And it’s only the beginning

Joeys prides itself on the great diversity of its students. The rich tradition of country and city boys mixing together is unlike any other school in Australia. It gives the College a unique flavour as boys from different backgrounds and ages share experiences, exchange ideas and form lifelong friendships.
Read More

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