5 Kernot Avenue , Mulgrave, Victoria 3170 Phone: 9560 0911 Fax: 9562 2442
E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.mazenod.vic.edu.au
Newsletter
Term 4 Issue No. 6 15th November 2013
Dear Mazenod Community,
In scenes of tremendous sadness and tragedy,
we see the human face of suffering and
need in the people of the Philippines. The
destruction of the monster storm that hit the
Philippines last weekend has been likened to
the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami. Over 9.5 million
people have been affected and urgently need
shelter, clean water, sanitation and health
supplies.
Samar, the first location where the storm made
landfall, has a population of 733,000 people.
Days after the typhoon struck many residents,
which still have not been contactable and
thousands are reported missing.
During the week our Year 9’s were involved in Outdoor Education Camps
across Victoria and Canberra. Even though the weather was difficult at times,
it was great to hear of the attitudes and good behaviour of the boys. As we
saw in the first article of this Newsletter, any difficulty that the Students and
Staff faced are not very great when compared to the hardships of the people
of the Philippines. I would like to thank Mr Matthew Johnson, our Outdoor
Education Coordinator and all of the Staff who cared for the boys so well.
Last weekend, the Provincial of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Fr Leo
Mifsud O.M.I. made the announcement that Fr Harry Dyer O.M.I. would be
transferred to our Parish at Moe/Newborough and Fr John Sherman O.M.I.
would be transferred to our Brother School, Iona College in Queensland. Fr
John will continue his ministry as Vocations Coordinator so we will still see
plenty of him next year. Fr Irek Dampc O.M.I. has had his time extended for
six months in our community and we remain hopeful that further Oblates
may join our community later in 2014. On behalf of the College Community, I
thank them both for their generosity and care of our community.
Our family of Missionary Oblates of Mary
Immaculate are together on the ground with
Take Care and God Bless
the people and are also in a capacity to help
Fr Michael Twigg O.M.I.
through the provision of essential needs.
Due to the enormous devastation suffered
Music Exam Results 2013- Congratulations!
by so many people, the College is running
an Awareness / Appeal from Monday 18th
We would like to congratulate the following Students who recently
November to Friday 22nd November. During
completed their AMEB (Australian Music Examination Board) exams:
the week the boys will be praying for those
Martin Ahumada 8FOY Liam Marziano 9JAM
affected and reflecting on the consequences
Mitchell Boribon 7GAV Thomas Khoi Ngo 7FOY
of such devastation in the lives of so many. The
Alexander Caird 8COG Thomas Nguyen 9LOM
week will culminate in a Free Dress Day “Free
Lewis Cassidy 9LOM Tri Nguyen 10RYA
Dress for the Philippines”, on the Friday when
Byron Chitaranjan 7FOY Samuel Sebastian 8RYA
students have the option of wearing free
Thomas Edwards 7GAV Minh-Quan (Danny) Ton 7RYA
dress for a donation. Mazenod Community
Andre Frederic 7FOY Darcy Tranter 8FITZ
is encouraged to wear free dress and make
Githira Goonetilleke 9COG Austin Trinh 7FITZ
at least a $5 donation to the College Appeal
Ryan Hovenden 7JAM Jason Kurniawan 8FITZ
(although more would be received gratefully).
Myles Kennard 10COG Anh (Minh) Luu 9MAN
For every dollar donated, the College will
Aaron Khoo 9FITZ Thanh Luu 7JAM
match the amount through its donation
Roger Ly 7FOY
services. So if you give $10, the School will
The results were fantastic and all students involved should be very proud
match that $10. The donations will be collected in Homeroom on Friday 22nd of their achievements.
November and sent to the Oblate Missions in the Philippines.
We will be encouraging the Boys and Staff to make sure that their clothing We would also like to congratulate Dulanjan Fernando (11MAN) and
has at least one of the Philippines’ National Colours of red, blue or yellow as Lachlan De Zilwa (9FOY) for receiving First Class Honours in their recent
a further demonstration of our standing in solidarity with them. Alongside ANZCA (Australian and New Zealand Cultural Arts) Percussion Exam.
that we will be offering special Prayers at Mass for the many people who are
struggling and also for the repose of the many souls who have died.
This week we farewell our
National Evangelisation
Team (NET) of Simon,
Travis, Katrina, Brigid
and Erica who have
spent 2013 ministering
to our community here
at Mazenod. These
generous and faithfilled young people have
demonstrated the very
best of Catholic values
and respect. They have
all had a significant
and life-long impact on many of our boys and they have clearly offered an
appreciation of the presence of Jesus in our lives. We sincerely wish them
well as they all venture onto the next journey of their lives and we will forever
remain grateful for their contribution to our community.
Bridging the Gaps
We are a group of volunteers,
working to support vulnerable
members of our community.
We are asking for donations of
clean clothing, kitchenware, toys, furniture and
whitegoods to support a Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support
Program.
In desperate demand, are clean men's and boys clothes. I am
happy to collect donations of clothing from the school, or they can be delivered to my
house, which is about 3 minutes from the school.
If you have large items you would like to donate, please contact me and I will arrange
transport, or if you have transport (even better), I can give you the address to deliver to.
All of your generosity will be gratefully received.
Deborah
0400938526
God bless
95604214
[email protected]
Ladies’Auxiliary
K e y D a te s
Mon 18 Nov Fri 22 Nov
Mon 25 Nov
Thu 21-29 Nov
Sat 30 Nov
Mon 2-3 Dec
Wed 4 Dec
Thur 5 Dec
Mon 9-13 Dec
Year 10 Exams Commence
Year 12 Valedictory Dinner
Year 9 Exams Begin
Year 12, 2014 Transition
Second Hand Book Sales 8:30am-10:30am
Year 11 2014 Transition
Year 9 Reflection Day
End of Term (Years 7-9)
Australian Schools Volleyball Championship
Canteen Roster
Mon 18th November
Erika Tennent, Lorraine Dorio, Rose Venuto
Tue 19th November
Suzette Munasingha, Marta Olak, Rozanne
Liyanage, Susan Natoli
Wed 20th November
Joanne Sullivan
Thur 21st November
Mary-Anne Beer
Fri 22nd November
Mia Dalamagas, Robyn Riley, Jennifer de
Korte, Connie Mannix, Teresa Tork
Buy and Sell your textbooks online
MazBay - http://mazbay.wikispaces.com
MazBay is available again this year for buying and selling secondhand
textbooks. Year 7 students and students new to the College this year
have been issued with a username and password to log in and enter
items for sale. All other students have a username and password
from previous years. Contact the Library if you have forgotten the
details.
To Buy – no password required.
To Sell – password is required to login and enter your items for sale.
MazBay is offered as a service to the Mazenod Community. All
sale agreements are personal between the seller and the buyer.
Students are encouraged to check the edition details carefully
by matching the ISBN on the back of the textbook to the one on
MazBay. Using MazBay can reduce the cost of textbooks, so we
strongly encourage you to enter your items for sale as soon as
booklists are distributed. Only current textbooks will be listed on
MazBay. If it’s not on MazBay, it will not be on the booklist.
Library Staff can assist with queries, forgotten the passwords etc.
Email: [email protected]
FATHERS’ ASSOCIATION
The Fathers’ Association would like to invite all families to the 2014 Annual
Family Fishing Trip. A fantastic time was had by many during the last two
trips involving fishing, food and an overall relaxing time with other families.
Next year it will be held on the 23rd March from 8 am to 12 noon at
Westernport Marina Mullet Street Hastings Mel ways Ref 154 K12. The cost
is only $ 60 per person and there are limited places available. Tickets can be
booked on http://www.trybooking.com/default.html.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Also, the Fathers’ Association will be holding their
Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 19th November
at 7.30 pm. This will be held at the College and all
fathers of boys at the College are welcome and
encouraged to attend.
Christmas Party – PLEASE REPLY NOW – DON’T MISS
OUT ON A GREAT NIGHT
This year’s Mothers’ Auxiliary “Christmas Party”
is on Wednesday 20th November, 2013 at 7.30pm
Please click here to access the invitation.
The night begins with a Special Christmas Mass in the College Chapel
at 7.30pm followed by supper, drinks and door prizes in the Founders’
Complex.
All Mazenod Mothers are invited to this great evening, as it gives the
current Mothers a chance to catch up before the end of year and also a
great opportunity to Welcome the Year 7, 2014 Mothers.
If you would like to join in singing with the choir, please meet in School
Chapel at 7.00pm.
Second Hand Uniform Shop
The Second Hand Uniform Shop will be open on Monday 18th November,
2.00pm – 3.30pm
If your son has grown out of his GOOD Quality School/Sport Uniforms.
Now is the time to sell it.
We have a huge demand for all “second hand uniforms”
Needed: all good condition Mazenod School Uniform VCE blazers, VCE
jumpers, VCE ties, new fabric blazers, school and sports uniform, ties,
school bags, sports bags etc. Please note only good condition items will be
accepted. Great opportunity to sell your son’s outgrown uniform before
the end of the year. Get them in as soon as possible to the Front Office with
your name and address clearly attached to each item. Clothing must be
clean and blazers dry-cleaned.
Please note: Old style blazers, house polo’s and track pants are no longer
accepted in second hand uniform shop.
Nancy 0418 553 191 [email protected]
Amanda 0401 194 799 [email protected]
Uniform Shop Extra Opening Times for Holidays
Saturday 30th November
Thursday 12th December
Saturday 14th December
Wednesday 15th January
Saturday 18th January
Tuesday 21st January
Friday
24th January
Tuesday 28th January
Thursday 30th January
Monday 3rd February
8.30am - 10.30am (Second Hand Book Sales)
2.30pm-5.00pm
10.00am -12noon
2.00pm-6.00pm
9.00am-11.00am
3.00pm-6.00pm
9.00am-3.00pm (Book Collection Day)
3.00pm-6.00pm
12.30pm-4.00pm (Normal Times Resume)
8.00am-8.45am (School Photos)
VCE BLAZERS FOR YEAR 11, 2014
There is an option of having woollen blazers braided for VCE. If the blazer
is in good condition and you feel confident it will fit your son throughout
Years 11 and 12, it can have the braid attached at a cost of $45. The
blazers are sent back to the manufacturer ONCE only, over the Christmas
break.
If you wish to have a blazer braided, please ensure:
1. It has been Drycleaned and still has the tags attached.
NO BLAZER WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS DRYCLEANED
2. It has a name and contact number attached.
3. It is dropped off at the Uniform Shop (NOT OFFICE) by Tuesday 3rd
December, 12.30pm to 4pm.
New VCE blazers and black VCE jumpers are available for purchase at the
Uniform Shop.
DEBATING NEWS
Congratulations to Tanmay
Gupta, Samuel Sebastian,
Alec Caird (Yr 8) and
Jonathan Yong (Yr 7) who
won the ACC Junior Public
Speaking Competition held
at St Bernard’s on Monday.
General Careers Update:
Box Hill Institue of TAFE Update:
KICK START YOUR SPORT OR FITNESS CAREER AT BOX HILL INSTITUTE!
Courses offered in 2014:
• Diploma of Sport Development (incorporating Fitness)
• Employment pathways - Personal Training, Facility & Administration Management
• Education pathways - Degrees in Sport Science/Sport Management
• Diploma of Sport and Recreation (incorporating Event Management)
• Employment pathways - Event Management, Facility Management
• Education pathways - Degrees in Sport, Event & Business Management, Teaching
• Certificate IV in Fitness
• Employment pathways - Personal Training/Fitness Administration/
Operating your own fitness business
• AND Intermediate VCAL - Certificate III in Sport & Recreation
Further education pathways - Certificates & Diplomas in Sports Events/ Sport Development & Fitness
For further information contact John Gillard, Sport & Fitness 8892 2140 or [email protected]
ADVANCED DIPLOMA ON ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Completion of the Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology at Box
Hill Institute provides employment opportunities in two streams:
Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical draftsman
• Mechanical designer
• Production planner
• Production supervisor
• Engineering technician
Civil Engineering
• Civil draftsman
• Laboratory technician
• Research assistant
• Construction supervisor
• Urban planning assistant
SCHOOL BASED APPRENTICESHIPS & TRAINEESHIPS (SBAT) INFORMATION
SESSION FOR PARENTS
SBAT’s allows students to:
• Combine school studies and workplace training
• Gain structured workplace experience
• Earn a wage
• Gain a nationally accredited qualification
You are invited to attend an information session for parents and students
over 15 years of age to find out more about the SBAT process, benefits and
experiences.
Where: Level 3/1001 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin, VIC 3189
When: 20th November 2013
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm *afternoon tea provided*
Free parking is available at rear via ramp via Redholm Street
Please RSVP to Samantha on 83066300 or via email at wlc@youthconnect.
com.au
A GATEWAY TO THE PLUMBING INDUSTRY
Master Plumbers, the Plumbing Trades Employees Union (PETU) and other
industry stakeholders have partnered to deliver 2213VIC Certificate II in
Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) at PICAC, the plumbing industry’s world class
training facility in Brunswick.
A plumbing pre-apprenticeship will introduce students to the plumbing
industry and make them more attractive to prospective employers.
Students completing a pre-apprenticeship you will gain:
• Industry knowledge
• Workplace exposure
• Hands-on experience
Tuition fee concessions may be available for eligible learners. To find out
more download the course flyer or contact Alexandra Mannell at Master
Plumbers
For more information visit: http://www.plumber.com.au/images/stories/
pdfs/preapp_flyer_feb14.pdf
Vivian Seremetis – Careers Coordinator
It can also give you up to 3 Semesters credit towards the Bachelor of
Mechanical Engineering at Deakin University.
For more information: www.bhtafe.edu.au/courses/local/Pages/ENG52.
aspx or contact: Kodanda Kottampally (Teacher, Engineering) Email:
[email protected] Phone: 9286 9208
CERTIFICATE IV IN YOUTH WORK
The Certificate IV Youth Work is a 6 month full time course that is practical
and hand on and will prepare you to work in a variety of areas within the
youth work field.
The Diploma of Youth Work is an 18 month course, which can be completed
within a year if you have the Certificate IV Youth Work. However, the
Certificate IV is no longer a pre-requisite for entry into the Diploma in Youth
Work.
The Diploma enables you to work in Managerial rolls and within the
Department of Human Services - Child Protection area.
For further information contact: Jackie Monteith, Co-ordinator/teacher:
Youth Work/Diploma Phone: 9286 9163 Email: [email protected]
Homesglen Institue of TAFE Update:
WHAT IS ALLIED HEALTH?
Allied Health is a term used to describe a large range of health professionals
that are not doctors or nurses. This is a very large group of professionals
that make up nearly 60% of the health work force.
At Holmesglen we offer a Cert II in Allied Health Assistance (VETiS) and a
Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance.
A course in Allied Health Assistance provides students with a generic
qualification that covers a range of work functions in the healthcare sector.
Students will be taught a variety of skills on how to provide a range of support
to allied health professionals including but not limited to physiotherapists,
speech pathologists and dieticians.
As part of the courses students will be required to undertake placements
in a variety of healthcare settings including medical, community and
rehabilitation.
If you are interested in the health care sector but are not sure which
direction you want to go in, a qualification in Allied Health Assistance could
set you on the right path.
For more information: Health Science & Biotechnology T: 9209 5606 E:
[email protected]
ACU & Festival Hall,
West Melbourne
December 5th-7th
Year 9-12
REGISTER AT THE RE CENTRE!
or CLICK HERE for more information.
MAZENOD COLLEGE CALENDER COMPETITION
Congratulations to Harrison Kilcline (7 Ryan), Nicholas Sofos (8 Ryan)
and Jonathon Apostolopoulos (10 Fitzpatrick) whose photographs have
been chosen to feature in next years School Calender.
Thank you to these boys and the Staff Members who have contributed
some wonderful images for the Calender.
Fr Harry thanks Staff Members who assisted with this Competition.
Students will recieve their Calender in Term 1 2014.
PLUMBING PRE APPRENTICESHIPS
Are you interested in becoming a plumber?
Holmesglen offer’s a Certficate II in Plumbing (Pre-Vocational), which is a
great way for students to get there foot in the door of this large industry and
to show their commitment to the trade.
The pre-apprenticeship runs for 12 weeks full time at the Chadstone
campus. Students will be taught various skills in the plumbing including,
technical drawing and plan development; plumbing fixtures and fittings;
introduction to welding; and workplace safety.
The next Certificate II Plumbing begins on November 11 2013
If you would like to enrol or find out about other start dates, contact Building
and Construction T: 95642760, E: [email protected]
LLEGE
MAZENOD CO
2014
A more detailed report of this weeks
sporting news will be send on Monday
Mens: Saturday 23rd November 3pm
Sunday 24th November 1pm
Womens: Saturday 23rd November 1pm
Sunday 24th November 11am
The Provence Centre, Mazenod College
Kernot Avenue, Mulgrave
All welcome to come along (Free Entry)
Mass Times
Mass in the Mazenod Chapel – Monday to Friday, 8.10am during Term
Sunday Masses in our Parishes - St Leonard’s, Glen Waverley, Sat 6:30pm, Sun 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am
Good Shepherd. Wheelers Hill, Sat 6pm, Sun 8am, 9:30am, 11am, 6pm
St Justin’s, Wheelers Hill, Sat 7pm, Sun 8:30am, 10:30m
St Joseph’s, Springvale, Sat 6pm, Sun 8am, 9:30am, 11am, 3pm(Viet), 5:30pm
St. John Vianney’s, Springvale North, Sat 6pm, Sun 8:30am, 10:00am, 5:30pm
St Peter’s, Clayton, Sat 6pm, Sun 8am, 10am, 11:15am (Italian)
St Simon’s, Rowville, Sat (Vigil) 6pm, Sun 8am, 9:30am, 11am
St Gerards’s, Dandenong North, Mon-Fri 9:15am, Fri 7pm, Sat 9:15am, 5:30pm (Vigil), Sun 7am (Latin), 8.30am, 10.30am, 5.30pm
St Paul the Apostle, Endeavour Hills, Mon-Tues & Fri 9am, Wed 7pm, Sat 6pm, Sun 9am, 11am, 6pm
Holy Saviour, Vermont South, Sat 6pm, Sun 9am, 11am
St Elizabeth’s, Dandenog North, Tues-Thur 9:15am, Sat 6:30pm, Sun 8:30am, 10:30am; 5:30pm
St Anthony’s, Noble Park, Mon-Sat 9:30am, Wed 7pm, Sat (Vigil) 7pm, Sun 8:15am, 9:30am, 11am, 5:30pm