Friday, 25th November 2016
IMCC Newsletter 37
Year 9 Camino Camp
“My experience on camp is something I’ll never forget”. This heartfelt comment made at the Return
Ceremony by Remi Johnstone sums up what so many staff and students felt when they returned from
the week-long Camp on Friday, 18th November. Seeing the huge crowd of expectant and loving
parents when we returned was highly emotional and so affirming to the young men and women in
Year 9.
“Throughout the week, we challenged ourselves both mentally and physically; I was reflecting about
how lucky I am to live a life where I can go to places as beautiful as this and ride in the rain; I found a
lot of peace in the quiet of the circle when someone was talking; we learned that it is okay to cry and
be more open-minded; when everyone had showed their respect he quietly left the big circle around
the fire”. Comments from Remi Johnstone and Alex Hardy about the Camp.
It is difficult to fully share the life-changing experiences of the Camp, but the Return Ceremony helped
parents participate in the energetic and vital experience of the Camp. The feedback from parents after
the Return Ceremony was all about the continuation of students sharing their dreams and hopes, their
concerns and yearnings for the future at home. This information filled me and other staff with such joy
and affirmation of the importance of communicating and listening openly without judgment.
Our world is full of uncertainty at times and to know that the ‘Coming of Age’ ritual is still such a vital
part of human growth and such a strong affirmation of our College community.
Parish Weekend Mass Times
Clarkson Parish
Yanchep Parish
Ocean Reef Parish
St Andrew’s Catholic Church
Parish Priest: Fr. Robert Carrillo
Tel: 9407 7512
Email:
[email protected]
Saturday 8.00am, 6.00pm (Vigil).
Sunday
7.30am,
9.00am,
5.30pm.
Parish Priest: Fr. Augustine Puthota.
Tel: 9561 2172
Saturday 6.00pm (Vigil) at Yanchep
Community Centre.
Sunday
8.00am
Guilderton
Community Hall.
Sunday 9.45am, 33 Gingin Road,
Lancelin.
St Simon Peter Catholic Church
Parish Priest: Fr. Dariusz Krzysztalowicz
Tel: 9300 4885
Email: [email protected]
Saturday 6.00pm (Vigil).
Sunday 8.00am, 10.00am, 5.00pm.
We are so grateful to Mr Bright and Ms Lewy for the months of planning and preparation for the
Camino Camp. A huge thank you to all the giving and supporting teachers who led the student groups
or ensured we were all fed, watered and supported. The gratitude continues to all the teachers at the
College who led and supported the Return Ceremony. Most of all thank you to the enthusiastic and
amazing Year 9 students and their parents for supporting the Camino Camp with such openness and
acceptance.
Ms Deborah White
Dean of Year 9
Year 7-9 Examinations
Year 7-9 examinations will take place during Weeks 8 and 9. The respective Dean of Year will
distribute examination timetables to parents and students. Students will also be given a copy of the
examination rules. It is essential that students prepare for their end of year examinations and bring all
equipment required.
Mr Andrew Billingsley
Dean of Year 12
Year 7 Soccer Academy meet Perth Glory stars
On Thursday, 10th
November,
the
Year
7
Soccer
Academy students
were privileged to
watch a Perth Glory
training session.
We arrived at the
UWA Sports Park
ready
for
the
9.15am
training
session and were
greeted by Perth
Glory Club Officials
and
an
Edith
Cowan University
representative.
The
students
witnessed how a
professional soccer
team warms up prior to commencing their training.
Perth Glory then went through their ball skills, working on their first touch, before splitting into their
three positions and engaging in a competitive drill. They finished with a game, focussing on the
aspects they would bring into their match on the weekend. While this was occurring, the students had
to draw and describe each of the drills and what it was trying to achieve.
Once training had finished, several of the Perth Glory players came across to meet the students,
shake their hands and have a photo with the class. The students were then able to train on the same
pitch that Perth Glory had just trained on.
After lunch, we stopped at City Beach for some beach runs, games of beach soccer and a swim in the
freezing cold ocean.
The Year 7 Soccer Academy students witnessed just how hard the Perth Glory players train, and are
hopefully inspired to train and play with the same intensity and spirit.
Mr Damian Stefanoff
Soccer Academy Coordinator
5-a-side Soccer Competition – the Finals begin!
With the group fixtures complete, the knockout phase has begun and last week’s matches confirmed
our four semi-finalists, following competitive games on a very warm afternoon. Despite failing to win
their group and suffering their first defeat ever, last year’s victors, the Slav Squad, progressed and
they will play Year 8 outfit Petr Cech Yourself for a place in the Grand Final. Some consolation for Will
Basson, whose team MAMUFC lost their quarterfinal, is that he currently sits in equal fourth place on
the top goal-scorers list. Meanwhile, staff team Los Maestros participated in a mammoth penalty
shoot-out after their quarterfinal was deadlocked at a goal apiece. Year 11 outfit Oreos held their
nerve, converting the 12th penalty of the shoot-out. Year 10 team Quinniex, who are looking favourites
for this year’s competition, easily saw off their younger opposition to maintain their 100% winning
record so far this year and complete the semi-finals line-up.
QUARTERFINALS
Slav Squad
SEMI-FINALS
(5)
Slav Squad (10)
v
Shark Fin Soup
GRAND FINAL
(3)
Slav Squad
Petr Cech Yourself
(3)
v
Petr Cech Yourself (0)
MAMUFC
(1)
OG’s
(1)
v
Quinniex
(2)
Los Maestros
(1)
Quinniex
v
Oreos
(Oreos go through
4-3 on penalties)
(1)
Oreos
This week witnessed the first semi-final and despite having a player advantage due to facing one of
the senior sides, Petr Cech Yourself fell someway short as the Slav Squad made it into back-to-back
Grand Finals. They must wait to see who their opponents will be in the showpiece finale, which
promises to be a cracker!
Top Scorers:
NAME
AJ Sehmi
Ewan Brazier
Luke Moyser
Kian McGuigan
Will Basson
Kieron Craig
David Peters
Takunda Mandebvu
Jayden Scales
Elijah Di Florio
Chok Dau
Logan Wilson
Jadene Venter
Nhial Row
Finn Atkinson
Sam Bahina
Teddy Elward
Evie Corcoran
Harvey-Joe Robertson
Sam Archibald
Lado Tombe Laki Wani
Fatman Scoop Visit
Goals Scored
13
9
7
6
6
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
NAME
Chol Deng
Alfie Norman
Ethan Wong
Jen McGlynn
Fynn Regan
Gilver Louise
Miss Harte
Mr Mecham
Monica Yengi
Sam Parkin
Osh Leonard
Frazer Imrie
Aiden Carpenter
Lewis Milburn
Derek Johnstone
Ben Taylor
Louie Inzalaco
Nic Wood
Liam Grattan
Zeki Hayes
Dor Jok
Own Goals
Goals Scored
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
On Monday, 21st November selected classes enjoyed the rare opportunity to have a very special visit
by International Hip Hop artist, Fatman Scoop, as a surprise performance at the College.
Fatman Scoop was in Perth for the Australia tour of R&B Fridays Live held at NIB Stadium on
Sunday, 20th November.
Dance, Drama and Music students, as well as some PE classes, were treated to a Question and
Answer session where Fatman Scoop talked about the music industry, how he got started, and the
many artists that he has worked with over the years. Many of our students performed their music for
our special visitor, including a Year 8 Specialist Music group who performed a piece they have been
working on in class.
The afternoon was very exciting and students
thoroughly enjoyed meeting an international artist
at the College.
A very big thank you to Mrs Carol Green who organised the event through her nephew Chris, Fatman
Scoop’s Manager.
Miss Kylie Malam
Head of Performing Arts
Parent Group
Whether your children are just starting in
Year 7 or entering the final year of high
school, there are many good reasons for
parents to volunteer at Irene McCormack
Catholic College. It's a great way to show
your children that you take an interest in
their education and it sends a positive
message that you consider school a
worthwhile cause.
Reasons to Get Involved
Parent volunteers offer a huge resource
and support base for the College
community while showing your children the
importance of participating in the larger community. By interacting with teachers, administrators and
other parents on a regular basis, you will gain a firsthand understanding of your children’s daily
activities. This connection also enables you to become aware of trends of school life that can help
you communicate with your children as they grow and change, all without intruding on their privacy or
personal space.
One of the best starting points for getting involved is the Parent Group. This group of individuals meet
once every eight weeks to discuss an array of educative matters. The next meeting will take place in
February 2017. If you are interested in joining the group, kindly contact Ms Bonfiglio, Deputy Principal,
at the College.
Ms Nancy Bonfiglio
Deputy Principal
Uniform Shop
With less than two weeks left to purchase uniform items for 2017, please visit the Uniform Shop early
to avoid long queues. Please ensure all blazer orders have now been made, including new Year 7
students in 2017.
Summer uniform
Girls - Dress, white turnover socks, hat/cap, black lace-up shoes and jumper if cold.
Boys - Grey shorts, short sleeved white shirt, light marle grey socks, hat/cap, black lace-up shoes and
jumper if cold.
Caps and bucket hats are available for purchase at $9 and $13 respectively. Please order AFL and
Soccer Academy uniform items for students in Years 8 to 12 for next year. There is limited sizing left
for 2017.
On Tuesdays the Uniform Shop is open during lunch and on Thursdays during recess, enabling
students to make purchases.
Last Day of 2016 Trading
Tuesday, 6th December - 8.00am-6.00pm. The Uniform Shop will be open for extended trading on
this day. Please collect layby items before the rush in the January holidays.
The Uniform Shop will reopen on Friday, 27th January.
Thursday, 2nd February at 8.00am.
Shop Trading Hours
Tuesday - Noon-4.00pm
Thursday - 8.00am-11.00am
Usual trading hours will commence on
We urgently require volunteers in the Uniform Shop during the term and for late night trading for our
new Year 7 students. If you are able to assist in the Uniform Shop, please contact me.
Mrs Lyn Waite
Uniform Shop Coordinator
Community News
Perth Children’s Hospital Volunteers
Since 1929, the volunteer presence at Princess Margaret Hospital has been extremely important to
the experience that our patients and families have during their time here. Their concern for people
and their ability to create an atmosphere of friendliness and goodwill is invaluable. With the exciting
move to Perth Children’s Hospital we are expanding the volunteer team and we are recruiting now for
various roles. If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of children and their families who
visit the hospital then we would like to hear from you. Please contact Andy Wahid, Coordinator
Volunteer Services 08 9340 8716 or email [email protected] for further information.
Hillarys Yacht Club School Holiday Sailing &
Fishing Program December and January.
Tackers 7-12 years old, Start Sailing 12-17 years
old and Junior Fishing Clinic.
For further information contact Mel 9246 2833,
[email protected]
www.hillarysyachtclub.com.au
Mr Robert Marshall
Principal