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Shimmer - Oh what a night!29-09-2012

Shimmer proved once again that the SJC community knows how to party!

College farewells Year 12 201220-09-2012

The St Joseph's College Community gathered together on Thursday 20 September to farewell the graduating class of 2012.

Double Premiership win for Joeys football!17-09-2012

St Joseph's College dominated the 2012 GPS football season, with the First XI and Second XI both bringing home the premiership.

Headmaster of Joesy urges government to honour election promises11-09-2012

Headmaster of St Joseph's College, Mr Ross Tarlinton, has urged families to remain vigilant against the NSW Government shirking its election promises in regards to school funding.

College Congratulates golden Old Boy, Paralympian Evan O'Hanlon10-09-2012

Ryde Eisteddfod Success8-08-2012

Bill Coppel Young Writers' Award Winners7-06-2012

Mason Cohen to play at Under 16 National Championships26-05-2012

Pat Farmer inspires Joeys boys15-05-2012

Ultra-marathon runner and multiple record holder, Pat Farmer, thrilled guests at the Books and Blokes Breakfast.

Grandparents Day28-05-2012

One of the most special events of a boy’s time at St Joseph’s is Grandparents Day.

Mothers Day at SJC14-05-2012

St Joseph's College celebrates the special relationship between a boy and his mum.

SJC honours Vietnam Veteran Old Boys03-05-2012

St Joseph’s College has unveiled an honour board paying tribute to Old Boys who served in South Vietnam 1962 – 1973.

SJC secures 22nd First XI Premiership19-03-2012

St Joseph's College secured its 22nd GPS First Cricket Premiership, defeating Sydney High in the final round of the highly competitive 2011-12 competition.

2012 College Athletics Carnival24-02-2012

The competition was on fire at the 2012 College Athletics Carnival.

Taking Marist service to Everest Base Camp20-02-2012

An adventurous group of Joeys students, staff and families took the Marist spirit to Everest Base Camp.

Blokes at Joeys love to read!14-02-2012

More than 80 boys, fathers, grandfathers uncles and male staff members joined well known media personality and author, Andrew Daddo to share their love of books and reading over breakfast.

Music off to a flying start this year12-02-2012

The St Joseph’s College Music Faculty kicked off 2012 with the fourth Annual Music Camp.

Academic Prize Giving6-02-2012

Professor Marie Bashir, AC, CVO, Governor of the State of New South Wales, joined the St Joseph’s College community to recognise the highest achieving students from 2011 at the annual Academic Prize Giving Evening on 3 February.

SJC undefeated at Marist Cricket Carnival20-01-2012

The St Joseph’s College First XI cricket team was in fine form at the Marist Carnival in Bunbury, Western Australia, remaining undefeated to bring the Stan McCabe Trophy back to Hunters Hill once again.

Vale Br Charles Howard15-01-2012

The College remembers Br Charles Howard.

Dux of 2011 - Callum Barry18-12-2011

Callum Barry has been named Dux of the Class of 2011, with an ATAR of 99.55.

Strong HSC results for the Class of 201116-12-2011

The Class of 2011 has recorded strong Higher School Certificate Results, with some outstanding individual and group achievements across a range of subjects.

HSC Chemistry and Physics Success16-12-2011

The College is celebrating wonderful results in Chemistry and Physics in the 2011 Higher School Certificate.

Callum Barry tops the state in Japanese Beginners16-12-2011

Year 12 student Callum Barry has topped the state in Japanese Beginners in the Higher School Certificate.

Strong School Certificate results10-12-2011

Year 10 students at St Joseph’s College have once again recorded high academic performances in the NSW School Certificate tests.

Blessing and Laying the Foundation Stone14-11-2011

St Joseph’s College marked an important milestone in the development of the new Technology and Arts Precinct, with the blessing and laying of the Foundation Stone on Sunday 13 November 2011.

"We are no longer Joe-Boys, but Men of Joeys"27-09-2011

The St Joseph's College Community came together to celebrate the graduation of Year 12, 2011, at a farewell assembly on Thursday 22 September.

Year 9 students 'Make A Difference'30-08-2011

A small group of Year 9 students participated in the 'MAD-ness - Make a Difference in our world day'.

Mosman Youth Awards in Literature19-08-2011

St Joseph’s College was represented by three talented student writers at the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature presentation evening.

Major changes to the School Certificate from 2012 and delayed implementation of the Australian Curriculum until 201412-08-2011

Important information about the School Certificate and Australian Curriculum.

Director of Mission awarded Churchill Fellowship10-07-2011

St Joseph's College Director of Mission, Mrs Helen Smith, has been recognised with a prestigious Churchill Fellowship for 2011.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat a spectacular success30-05-2011

People of all ages are still raving about the College’s sensational production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Kurtley Beale presents College with priceless caps12-05-2011

Australian rugby star and Joeys Old Boy Kurtley Beale recently presented St Joseph’s with two very special gifts in acknowledgement of the role the College played in his life and  career.

Grandparents Day23-05-2011

The unique relationship between a boy and his grandparents was celebrated at St Joseph’s College’s annual Grandparent's Day on Monday 23 May.

Joeys skiers and snowboarders headed to the USA02-04-2011

Following the success of previous St Joseph’s College ski trips to New Zealand, Falls Creek and Japan, a number of boys and staff are headed for Lake Tahoe in California, USA, in January 2012 to enjoy what is sure to be another exhilarating experience. Whilst on the trip the 50 boys and five staff will ski the slopes of Heavenly Resort, enjoy the the alpine lifestyle and take in the customs and sights of the west coast of the USA

Head of the River25-03-2011

Photos and results from the 2011 Head of the River.

College supporters enjoy SJC Golf Day15-03-2011

The annual SJC Golf Day was enjoyed by an enthusiastic group of SJC supporters on Tuesday 15 March.

A time to reflect and give09-03-2011

The College community celebrated the beginning of Lent with an inspirational Ash Wednesday liturgy.

The trip of a lifetime - Antarctica15-02-2011

The students from St Joseph's College and their teacher were the first school group from the Southern Hemisphere - and the second school group in the world - to explore Antarctica.

Embracing the ICT Revolution in Maths at Joeys10-02-2011

The College's Mathematics Department has embarked on a number of exciting initiatives in order to embrace the technological world of the 21st century.

High achievers return to College for awards night5-02-2011

The highest achieving students of Year 12 2010 returned to St Joseph's on Friday 4 February for the College's annual Academic Prize Giving evening.

Joeys Ski Trip 2011 - Niseko, Japan26-01-2011

There's only one way to describe the 2011 Joeys ski trip to Niseko, Japan - Awesome!

Dux of 2010 - Timothy Coorey with ATAR of 99.8524-12-2010

The College community congratulates Timothy Coorey (Oatlands) who was named Dux of the Class of Year 12, 2010 with an ATAR or 99.85.

Further HSC Success - Visual Arts and Design and Technology21-12-2010

A number of SJC students have been recognised for their outstanding achievements in HSC Visual Arts and Design and Technology.

Approximately 30 per cent score ATARs above 90!22-12-2010

Almost 30 per cent of the 2010 Year 12 class scored Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks (ATAR) above 90.

Strong HSC results for the Class of 201020-12-2010

Students and staff at St Joseph's College are celebrating very strong HIgher School Certificate results, with a number of students achieving in the top ten in the state in one of their courses.

2010 School Certificate Success14-12-2010

Year 10 students at St Joseph's College achieved great success in the 2010 School Certificate.

Marist-Sony Children's Holiday Camp6-12-2010

35 Children with special needs enjoyed a fun-filled holiday camp at St Joseph's College.

38th Marist Cricket Carnival06-12-2010

The 38th Marist Cricket Carnival got underway at St Joseph's College on Sunday 5 December 2010.

SJC's Antarctica expedition begins23-11-2010

St Joseph's College is on the way to becoming only the second school in the world to conduct an expedition to the interior of Antarctica.

Contende - It's a sell out!15-11-2010

All 4,000 copies of the highly acclaimed Joeys cookbook, Contende, have been sold, raising $120,000 for the St Joseph's College Capital Appeal. An enormous thank you to everyone involved in the book's success.

Wrapt for Christmas - a CD by SJC musicians18-10-2010

St Joseph's College is proud to present Wrapt for Christmas - a CD for the festive season featuring SJC ensembles and Year 12 students. Purchase your copy today

Farewell Year 12 - You will be missed23-09-2010

The College community came together to farewell and thank the graduating Year 12 class of 2010.

Watch the racing from the AAGPS Athletics20-09-2010

You can now watch race videos from the AAGPS Athletics Championships held at Homebush on 18 September.

Bush Bash Raises $55,000 for the Capital Appeal10-09-2010

Thank you to everyone who supported the 2010 Bush Bash.

Joeys footballers thrill with Combined Independent Schools Cup win 9-09-2010

St Joseph’s College footballers are riding high after taking out the NSW Combined Independent Schools Cup following an exciting win against local rivals, St Pius X College, Chatswood.

SJC Expedition Flag 17-08-2010

Joeys students have followed in the footsteps of the world's famous explorers by creating a new Expedition Flag to accompany them on their scientific journeys to all corners of the Earth.

SJC ski trip to Falls Creek 10-08-2010

Forget dreaming of the beach and the hot sun! For 42 boys from St Joseph’s College there was no better way to spend their winter holiday break than hitting the crisp white ski slopes of Falls Creek, Victoria.

Physics students flying high in Zero G expedition to the USA 3-08-2010

Three SJC senior Physics students and their teacher had the experience of a lifetime during the July holidays - a zero gravity flight over the Atlantic Ocean.

Brett Lee delivers slow down message to students 1-08-2010

He’s used to delivering fast balls down the cricket pitch, but when Australian cricket ace Brett Lee visited Year 10 students at St Joseph’s College recently his message was firmly focused on slowing down.

Realising the Vision 27-07-2010

You can leave a lasting legacy that will truly make a difference to current and future generations of Joeys students.

A nail biting win for Joeys 26-07-2010

The St Joseph’s College First XV pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the GPS season, with a 21-20 victory over The King’s School in a thrilling rugby match which saw the lead swap hands until the very end.

Queen's Birthday honours for Tony Lantry 17-06-2010

Long serving St Joseph's College staff member, Mr Tony Lantry, has been honoured with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his services to education and the New South Wales Cricket Association

Senior Academic Awards 28-05-2010

High achieving students in Years 11 and 12 were presented with Academic Excellence Awards and Academic Achievement Awards by Headmaster Mr Ross Tarlinton on Thursday 27 May.

SJC celebrates Grandparents Day 25-05-2010

The unique bond between a boy and his grandparents was celebrated at the College on Monday 24 May with the annual Years 7 and 8 Grandparents Day.

Billy Budd impresses audiences 19-05-2010

Theatre goers were rewarded with spectacular performances when Billy Budd played to full houses at St Joseph’s College for four nights in May .

Scientists in Schools at Joeys 11-05-2010

As part of the CSIRO's Scientists in Schools program, students and staff from St Joseph's College have been working closely with Dr Alexander Fuerbach, a doctor of Physics and Senior Lecturer in Photonics at Macquarie University.

Joeys students go beyond the blockade in Bougainville 18-04-2010

The solidarity partnership between St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill, and St Joseph's School, Mabiri, entered a new phase over the Easter period. SJC staff and students broke new ground when they visited the community and were given the rare opportunity to travel beyond the blockade.

Indigenous students join Prime Minister for GenerationOne launch 22-03-2010

Indigenous students from St Joseph’s College joined Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in Sydney for the launch of an historic campaign aimed at eliminating Indigenous poverty and disadvantage.

2010 Golf Day results 19-03-2010

The annual SJC Golf Day was enjoyed by around 85 people on Tuesday 16 March .

Field trip to the Riverina 18-03-2010

The annual Year 12 Geography field trip to the Riverina to study rice growing is always a highly anticipated event.

Vale Brother Emile Grogan 15-03-2010

It is with great sadness the College community farewells Brother Emile Grogan, who passed away peacefully on Sunday 14 March 2010 following a long illness.

Colo's new bike skills course 13-03-2010

SJC students are developing their bike handling ability at a new skills park at the Colo Outdoor Education Centre

St Joseph's College presents Billy Budd 9-03-2010

The talented SJC Drama students from Years 9 to 12 will stage Herman Melville's Billy Budd from 11 - 14 May.

SJC remembers Brother Bede Yates 4-03-2010

The St Joseph's College community farewells Brother Bede Yates, who passed away quietly on the evening of Thursday 3 March 2010. A funeral Mass for Brother Bede will be held at the College on Wednesday 10 March at 10.30am.

Academic Prize Giving 13-02-2010

The annual Academic Prize Giving evening celebrated the outstanding achievements of SJC students and provided a motivating start to the new school year.

Leaders of Tomorrow at Joeys 12-02-2010

Year 11 leaders at St Joseph’s College began 2010 with a comprehensive Leadership Camp at the College’s Outdoor Education Centre, Colo.

Country and Overseas Dinners in 2010 04-02-2010

This year the Headmaster will host a number of country and overseas dinners for current, former and prospective families. Have a look here to see if there is one coming to your area

ICC honours Tony Lantry 02-02-2010

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has honoured Mr Tony Lantry for his contribution to the game by presenting him with an ICC Centenary Medal before play on day two of the 3 Mobile Test.

Joeys wins Australian Marist Cricket Carnival 01-02-2010

The St Joseph's College First XI reclaimed the Stan McCabe Trophy when it won all games at the 37th Australian Marist Cricket Carnival in Brisbane.

Top ATAR results 18-12-2009

Congratulations to the dux of Year 12 2009, James McGrath.

First place in NSW in HSC Primary Industries Examination 18-12-2009

Year 12 student from St Joseph's College, Benjamin Romeo, has topped the state in the Primary Industries HSC course.

SJC celebrates excellent HSC results 18-12-2009

The graduating Year 12 class of St Joseph’s College is celebrating a number of outstanding group and individual performances in the 2009 Higher School Certificate.

SJC graduates win Australian Student Prize 14-12-2009

Two former students from St Joseph’s College have been awarded the 2008 Australian Student Prize for their outstanding academic achievements in Year 12 2008.

Strong School Certificate Results 10-12-2009

Once again St Joseph's College has achieved School Certiicate results above the state average in all six examinations.

Mr Lantry's last class at Joeys 02-12-2009

After 50 years, Mr Tony Lantry has taught his final class at St Joseph's College.

Surf Lifesaving Success 30-11-2009

After months of dedicated training on the sand and in the surf, 22 students from St Joseph’s College have gained their Lifesaving Bronze Medallion and joined the ranks of the largest volunteer organisation in the Southern Hemisphere.

Multiple Artexpress nominations for SJC students 28-11-2009

Seven Year 12 students from St Joseph’s College, have had their Higher School Certificate artwork pre-selected for the prestigious Artexpress exhibitions throughout NSW.

Thank you for a great Spring Fair 2009 16-11-2009

Hundreds of happy revellers made for a great day at this year’s Spring Fair, held at the College on Sunday 15 November.

Talent abounds at Music Gala Evening 09-11-2010

The strength of the College’s Music program was once again made very clear at the Music Gala Evening on Friday 6 November..

Reptiles rule the classroom 29-10-2010

Year 7 students recently discovered there is nothing better than having snakes, lizards, tortoises and a crocodile wondering around your classroom!

Farewell Year 12 2009 01-10-2010

It was with a mixture of sadness and joy that the St Joseph's College community farewelled the graduating class of 2009.

Top ten finish in Engineering Challenge 07-08-2009

St Joseph’s College achieved a top ten finish in a state-wide engineering competition, thanks to the hard work and skill of four Year 11 students.

New opportunities - Senior day boys to enrol at Joeys 30-07-2009

For the first time in its 128 year history, St Joseph’s College has announced it will accept a limited number of day boy enrolments for Year 11 commencing in 2010.

SJC ski and snowboard trip to New Zealand 21-07-2009

Fresh from the snow fields of New Zealand, 39 SJC boys and four staff have returned from a successful ski and snowboarding trip with a load of new skills and tricks.

Great results at North West Equestrian Expo 19-06-2009

In the latter part of Term 2, seven SJC students joined competitors from 100 schools to compete in what has been dubbed the nation’s largest secondary school equestrian event, the North West Equestrian Expo in Coonabarabran.

A Sea of Hands for Reconciliation Week 03-06-2009

A Sea of Hands spread across the front lawn of the College was a colourful way for the St Joseph’s community to reflect on the history and meaning of the Reconciliation process for all Australians.

Champagnat Mass 01-06-2009

Students and their families filled the Brother Emilian Hall on Sunday 31 May to celebrate the feasts of Pentecost and St Marcellin Champagnat.

Best of Broadway Cabaret 25-05-2009

The stars were certainly out in force at St Joseph’s College’s recent musical production, ‘The Best of Broadway Cabaret’.

Launch of SJC Indigenous Fund Annual Report 2008 21-05-2009

The St Joseph's College Indigenous Fund Annual Report for 2008 was launched on Wednesday 20 May, celebrating another successful year for the initiative which provides boarding scholarships for Indigenous boys at St Joseph's.

Year 12 refurbishment 27-04-2009

Have a look at SJC's newly refurbished Year 12 boarding area!

A remarkable man farewelled 21-03-2009

It is with deep sadness the St Joseph’s College community farewells Brother Michael Naughtin OAM, who passed away early on Saturday 21 March.

SJC Athletics Carnival 04-03-2009

This year's SJC Athletics Carnival was a showcase of athletic skill, determination and the spirited enthusiasm that is characteristic of the boys at Joeys.

Ash Wednesday 25-02-2009

Students, staff and Brothers at St Joseph’s College celebrated the start of Lent with an Ash Wednesday Liturgy.

Vale Ronald Johnson 20-02-2009

One of St Joseph’s College’s great long-time supporters, Ronald Johnson (47), died on 19 February whilst holidaying in France at age 80.

SJC Regatta 16-02-2009

St Joseph’s College enjoyed great success at the SJC Regatta on Saturday 14 February, with 16 crews achieving top three placings.

Victorian Bushfire Appeal 13-02-2009

The St Joseph's College community has reached out in support of the victims of the Victorian bushfires by donating money to the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne Bushfire Appeal.
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Family Mass welcomes the new school year 06-02-2009

On Sunday 1 February a record number of SJC families joined students and staff to formally acknowledge the start of the 2009 school year through the celebration of the Eucharist.

Joeys celebrates academic excellence 02-02-2009

The efforts and academic achievements of students were recognised by the St Joseph's College community at the annual Academic Prize Giving night on Friday 30 January.

See our new Year 12 boarding area 28-01-2008

Have a look at SJC's newly refurbished Year 12 boarding area.

2008 graduate wins entertainment scholarship 22-01-2009

2008 graduate, Matthew Price, has been awarded a scholarship at JMC Academy, one of Australia's leading providers of education and training for the creative industries.

Two students selected for ARTEXPRESS at AGNSW 5-01-2009

Two students from the 2008 Year 12 cohort, James Anicich and Goondiga Edgar, have had their HSC Visual Art pieces selected for ARTEXPRESS at the Art Gallery of NSW.

Top UAI - 99.80! 19-12-2008

Congratulations to Year 12 2008 graduate David Mulligan, who (from our notifications at the current time), has achieved the highest UAI at St Joseph's College, with a score of 99.80.

Joeys celebrates excellent HSC Results 17-12-2008

The 2008 Higher School Certificate results have the staff and students of St Joseph’s College celebrating many outstanding group and individual performances

Outstanding School Certificate results 12-12-2008

The 2008 School Certificate results for St Joseph’s College were outstanding, with achievements that clearly indicate the high academic potential of this year’s Year 10 cohort.

Marist Children's Holiday Camp at Joeys 8-12-2008

For four days in early December Joeys was transformed into a fun-filled holiday camp for 35 disabled children - complete with inflatable toys, rides, a juke box, a jumping castle and specially trained student carers from St Joseph's College.

Old Boy named NSW finalist for Young Australian of the Year25-11-2008

The college is proud to announce Old Boy Craig Ashby (05) has been named a NSW finalist for Young Australian of the Year 2009.

Music awards for senior students 18-11-2008

At the first Headmaster's Assembly for Term 4 special awards were presented to senior students for excellence and dedication in Music studies.

Celebrating the gift of music -
the blessing and dedication of the new pipe organ 7-11-2008

On Friday 7 November, the blessing and dedication of the pipe organ finally gave witness to the completion of the St Joseph’s College Chapel.

SJC takes out third in Write a Book in a Day competition 31-10-2008

A Year 10 team from St Joseph's College  has taken out third prize in the state-wide Write a Book in a Day competition.

Farewell Year 12 2008 26-09-2008

The St Joseph's College community farewelled the graduating class of 2008 on Thursday 25 September.

Pierre de Coubertin Award 03-09-2008

The 2008 Pierre de Coubertin Award has been presented to Year 12 student Nicholas Carolan, in recognition of his outstanding achievement and contribution to sport at St Joseph’s College.

Old Boy wins silver at Beijing 18-08-2008

Old Boy, Francis Hegerty (2000), has won a silver medal in the Mens Four - Rowing at the Beijing Olympics.

Success for Ski and Snowboard team at Interschool Championships 8-08-2008

The St Joseph's College Ski and Snowbaord team had great success at the recent Interschool Championships in Thredbo.

Joeys celebrates World Youth Day 7-08-2008

Joeys pilgrims enthusiastically embraced the week-long World Youth Day celebrations – taking part in a wide range of activities and making many new friends.

In memory of Doug Scholz 7-07-2008

The St Joseph's College community mourns the sudden loss of colleague, teacher and friend, Mr Doug Scholz, who died on Thursday 3 July.

Cerise and Blue walks the Great Wall 30-06-2008

Well known comedian, television personality and Joeys Old Boy Tom Gleeson (91) travelled to China recently to help Olivia Newton John on her Great Walk to Beijing.

Coona Equestrian Expo 16-06-2008

Four riders from Joeys recently took part in Australia's largest equestrian event for secondary schools, the Coona Expo.

National Reconciliation Week Celebrations 10-06-2008

Indigenous students from St Joseph's led the college's National Reconciliation Week celebrations with traditional dances and music.

Death of Brother Othmar Weldon - Headmaster 1955-1961 03-06-2008

The college community remebers the life of former Headmaster, Br Othmar Weldon, who died peacefully on Monday 2 June.  
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Joeys Spirit at AAGPS Athletics 02-06-2008

When seventy-one Joeys boys took the the track for the recent AAGPS Athletics Championship, they had the support and encouragement of the entire college community.

Primary Industries students work across NSW09-05-2008

While most students were enjoying a relaxing break from school during the recent April holidays, some Year 11 Primary Industries students from St Joseph’s College were out working on the land to complete their mandatory work placement.

ANZAC commemorations01-05-2008

The college re-dedicated the recently refurbished memorial stone and remembrance pool to all people who have died whilst serving their country. The memorial was originally built in 1957 under then Headmaster, Brother Othmar, to honour the memory of Old Boys who had fallen in World War II.