1 November 2016

Spark Twilight Retreat Permission note

Students in Years 7 through to year 12 who attend St Joseph’s and Corpus Christi Catholic High Schools are invited to attend our SPARK Twilight Retreat here at St Joseph’s. The SPARK Twilight Retreat is an opportunity for students to connect with each other, have a terrific evening of activities and faith development in a casual and engaging setting. . Following the success of Youth Ministry Twilights Retreats in other parts of the Diocese of Wollongong, we are very much looking forward to an excellent evening of engaging activities, games, some sharing and storytelling, prayer, dinner and a performance by a live band. Our hope is that your son or daughter will take the time to nurture the SPARK within themselves! Date: Friday, 11 November 2016 Time: 3.25pm – 9.00pm Venue: School Hall, St Joseph’s Catholic High School 16 Macquarie Street, Albion Park Cost: $10 (covers dinner, dessert and drinks) Guests: Wollongong Youth Mission Team and Seth Harsh with Band Schedule: Fun, games, building community, engaging input, group activities, cooked dinner. If you consent to your child attending the SPARK Retreat, please complete the permission slip below and return it to the front office where your child attends, with $10, in an envelope clearly marked “SPARK” with your child’s first name, surname, homeroom (Joey’s) or iCle (Corpus) by Wednesday, 9 November 2016. We’re looking forward to a great night! Mr Marty Pannell Mr Aaron McDonald Religious Education Coordinator Leader of Mission St Joseph’s Catholic High School Corpus Christi Catholic High School

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPARK Twilight Retreat (Years 7-12) Friday, 11 November 2016

Due to the front office by Wednesday, 9 November 2016 Circle one: St Joseph’s or Corpus Christi I give permission for my child:……………………………………..in Year………. to attend the SPARK Twilight Retreat on Friday, 11 November 2016, 3.25pm – 9.00pm at St Joseph’s. $10 is enclosed. Medical details……………………………………………………………………………………………………

Dietary requirements:……………………………………………………………………………………………

Emergency phone contact:………………………………………………………………………………………

Parent/Guardian name: ………………………………………………………………………………………….

Signed: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Thank you for your support.

16 Macquarie St, Albion Park NSW 2527 PO Box 130, Albion Park NSW 2527

Tel: (02) 4230 8500 Fax: (02) 4256 5793

Email: info@sjchsdow.catholic.edu.au

$10 per person

SPARK TWILIGHT RETREAT

Friday, November 11, 3:25pm - 9pmSchool Hall, St Joseph's Catholic

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SPECIAL GUESTS: Wollongong Youth Missionary team & Seth Harsh with Band

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Australian Institute of Health & Welfare (2010). “Australia’s Health”.

Transport for NSW (2013).

Australian Department of Infrastructure & Regional Development (2013). “Young Adult Road Safety – A Statistical Picture”, Information Sheet 51.

VicRoads (2014).

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