GAZETTE
From the Principal
VOLUME NO. 17 – JUNE 9 2015
Dear parents, students, staff and friends of Rosebank,
We approach the time of the year when we celebrate our Good Samaritan Benedictine heritage and tradition
that we value so much. As part of Benedict Day, the College annually thanks its outgoing student leaders who now
will step down from active duty to concentrate on their studies and appoints its new 2015-2016 senior students
Leadership Team. This consists of Captains and Vice captains for the College, the eight Houses and the four Service
Groups.
The process of selection has been adapted slightly to involve the House Coordinators and more students (in 2015 Yr
10 and Yr 11). In time the whole House will be involved. The process identifies the men and women who have been
called forth by the community to lead. Each House submits six leaders. Within the group of 48 leaders a discernment
process occurs to identify the two Captains and two Vice Captains of the College. Following this process, the two
House Captains are chosen within the house groups. Then the service group leaders are appointed in each house
following which each Service Group gathers (eight leaders) to choose their captains.
It is much pleasure that I announce the following appointments to the senior student leadership roles. They are
impressive men and women. I know that they will serve the College and their fellow students with courage, vision,
initiative and resilience.
Rosebank College 2015-2016 Student Leadership
College Captains: Nick Stylianesis and Holly Barnett
College Vice-Captains: Braeden Knox and Georgia Moffitt
House Captains
BRADY: Matthew Dennis and Madison McAuslan
CASSIDY: Daniel Go and Samantha Thomas
CAUFIELD: Domenic Alafaci and Victoria Daskalakis
Nick Stylianesis
DELANEY: Harry Morse and Alexandra Richardson
DWYER: Bailey Lambert and Alana Gregoriou
MCLAUGHLIN: Luke Simeoni and Rachel Kunze
O’CONNOR: Joseph Lombardo and Isabelle Obeido
VAUGHAN: Joshua Oliveira and Jocelyn Nasr
Service Group Captains
Environment: Francesca Cooper (Del), Christian Spinnato (Vaughan)
Seray Tolunay (Cassidy), Patrick Flaherty (O’Connor)
Braeden Knox
Annabel McConnachie (Caulfield), Joseph Raboy (McL)
Shannon Brown (Dwy) and Adam Missiakos (Brady)
Fundraising: Danielle Mustica (Del), Cara Fletcher (Vaughan), Bobby Punjabi (Cassidy)
Sasha Athitakis (O’Connor), Lily Tchopourian (Caulfield), Aleksandra Bridge (McL)
Deanna Muratore (Dwy) and Carissa Dragatogiannis (Brady)
Social Justice: Michelle Loupos (Del), Laura Kikerikov (Vaughan), Tina Kostopoulos (Cassidy)
Madeleine Clark (O’Connor), Giselle Kelly (Caulfield), Lauryn Bukureshliev (McL)
Andrew Hondros (Dwy) and Anthony Swales (Brady)
Culture & Identity: Masina Nelson (Del), Tayla Kostakis (Vaughan), Caitlin Park (Cassidy)
Dean Khoury (O”Connor), Mary Chang (Caulfield) and Anne Diakos (McL)
Holly Barnett
Georgia Moffitt
A special word of thanks goes to Mrs Harris, Mr Hardwick, Mrs Mollace, the eight House Coordinators and the
Service Group Patrons who have supported and encouraged our new leaders to strive for their best. The planning
process for the next 12 months is well on its way to ensure that this leadership team starts smartly in Term 3 2015.
From the Principal
One of the increasing concerns parents express to me is
the inability or reluctance of children to go to sleep at a
reasonable time. There are probably many contributing
factors including an over stimulated brain (TV, Games,
smart phones, etc.), lack of exercise and an active social
media diet (being overly concerned regarding what the
group is thinking or texting). Many of us have learnt that
relaxing through reading is one way we can prepare
ourselves for sleep. We have also been advised that not
looking at screens for 20 minutes prior to sleep reduces
the risk of sleeplessness.
We all know how much better we feel and function,
after a good night’s sleep. We also know instinctively
how it is difficult for children to learn if they come
to school without proper rest the night before. Now,
research at Royal Holloway, University of London
published in the journal ‘Cognitive Psychology’ has shown
how important it is for students to sleep well to
consolidate what they have learned during the day.
The researchers have found that successful long-term
learning happens when classroom teaching of new
material is followed by adequate sleep. Kathy Rastle,
Professor of Cognitive Psychology said: “Teachers have
long suspected that proper rest is critical for successful
learning. Our research provides some experimental
support for this notion.” While recognising it can be
difficult, we encourage parents to be persistent with a
routine of healthy food, regular exercise and adequate
sleep for their children.
On another aspect of raising successful students, research reported from Boston Medical Centre in March
2014 reveals that parents who get absorbed by email,
games or other apps have more negative interactions
with their children, making them feel like they’re competing for attention with their parents’ gadgets.
Dr. Jenny Radesky, a Fellow in Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics investigated about how the ubiquity
of smartphones and their distracting allure, might affect
the quality of time that parents and their children spent
together. The observers recorded the behaviour of
both the adults and the children in 55 groupings, as well
as how frequently the adults used their smartphones.
“What stood out was that in a subset of caregivers using
the device almost through the entire meal, how negative
their interactions could become with the kids,” she says.
There were “a lot of instances where there was very little interaction, harsh interaction or negative interaction”
between the adults and the children.
In managing our lives immersed with all these useful,
exciting and distracting devises, the following suggestions
are made:
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• Setting aside devices during specific times, such as
meal, story and bed times, can help to minimize
any potentially distracting effects
• Establishing no-device rules at certain times of day
(e.g. after 8 pm) or places in the home ( e.g. the
family room)
• Not responding to email or scanning Facebook
while your children are waiting or attempting to
get your attention
Technology certainly has its place in our lives and learning
this is certainly a challenge for all of us. However, if device
use becomes excessive or constant and it replaces our
day-to-day interactions, then children won’t get much
practice with having conversations, reading social cues and
responding sensitively to something that the other person
expresses.
For Rosebank the learning process is a continuous activity
across all aspects of a child’s day. We value the partnership
with families and want it to be mutually supportive. Like
technology throughout all of history, contemporary
devises are here to stay. Any attempt at censorship is
fraught with difficulty. However, like all technology we
have to learn to adapt to it and to manage it. Essential
in this process is to name what is of value and ensure
that these important dimensions of our lives are not
compromised. Among these are quality relationships and
time management.
Mr Tom Galea
Principal
From the Assistant Principal
Dates for the
Diary
Tuesday June 9
Stage 5 Elective Course Evening
Wednesday June 10
Junior Drama Ensemble
Tuesday June 16
College Tour
Wednesday June 17
Senior Drama Ensemble
Friday June 19
Benedict Day
Last Day of Term 2
Monday July 13
First Day of Term 3
Over the past few weeks teachers have completed student reports.
One thing that stood out was the incredible number of students with
outstanding effort in all areas of their learning. This demonstrates
the hard work of our students regardless of their grades. This shows
that they are doing their best. There would not be a single parent
in Australia who, at some stage in the life of their children, hadn’t
encouraged them to “do their best”. When we, as parents, tell
our children to do their best, we also need to tell them that their
best is never going to be the same from one period of time to the
next. Everything is alive and changing all the time, so their best will
sometimes be high quality and at other times will not be as good; it
could depend on whether they are feeling in a productive mood and
happy or upset and moody. When our children don’t do their best,
they are denying themselves the opportunity to be who they really
are. So, how can we support our children to do their best? Well, most
children become what adults tell them they can become. Children
take words to heart, especially words from the adults they love; they
want and need to believe what their parents say about them. Through
our speech and behaviour towards our children, we communicate
to them the boundaries of their potential. Sometimes, children will
need feedback from their parents that might be negative in nature.
However, we need to take care that the manner in which we give the
feedback is not counterproductive. If our children do not think well of
themselves it is extremely difficult for them to change their behaviour.
When we do give feedback, we need to focus on the behaviour not
on our child’s general worth as a person. To help children to do their
best we need to show a genuine interest in them and let them know
how much we care about them. We need to acknowledge what’s
important to them and provide affirmation about who they are and
what they’re doing. We need, on occasion, to say “well done” for
nothing worth doing is ever easy; worthwhile things always take time
and effort. When the need arises, we might offer to lend a hand. If our
children see that we are willing to commit our time and energy to
their interests, they will be more committed to see things through and
be less likely to give up on themselves.
I would like to thank the staff members who have once again
encouraged and supported every student throughout the first two
terms of the school year. The recent Learning Progress Meetings
were a perfect time to speak about your child’s progress with them
and their teacher. I want to remind you that these evenings are
compulsory and a valuable time where feedback is given and students
engage in a constructive conversation regarding their progress.
Mr Paul Hardwick
Assistant Principal
Enrolment applications for 2017 have closed. Current Family Enrolment Priority for Year 7 2018
will expire on 19 June 2015. For all Enrolment enquiries please call the Registrar on 9713 3100 or
email [email protected]
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From The Dean of Mission
What future for Marriage?
Only a fool would suggest that events of the last few weeks
around the world have not made an impression on our older
students. Many of them are finely attuned to the changes and
challenges confronting people and places, equally sensitive to
justice and injustice and are passionate that the world can be
a better place. And while they usually do not express these
sentiments in traditional theological language, their often heartfelt questions and expressions are often quite close to the
Gospel and the heart of Jesus.
One of my Year 12 students asked a question about same-sex
marriage. She was puzzled over the language, not the reality.
Our students have learned from their families and the witness
of their parents of the great gift marriage is; its power as a
force for one the most fundamental goods in our world – the
love shared between husband and wife which finds its most
eloquent expression in the bearing of children. This young
woman knows that from her experience of her mother and
father’s relationship. And it was clear that she treasures it.
At the same time she recognised that there are people in
same-sex relationships who also love deeply in committed
and permanent partnerships. All this opened up an interesting
conversation that will continue for some time.
In his article “Same sex marriage a defeat for humanity?”
respected Australian theologian Andrew Hamilton SJ offers a
balanced and insightful reflection on the myths and realities
surrounding debate on an issue that is highly sensitive but
which at the same time demands open and honest discussion.
Pope Francis is comfortable living in the uncertainty of our
modern world and invites us all to take the risk of stepping
out into the unknown. We do not travel blindly. The light of
Christ leads us; sometimes in ways and with people we would
ordinarily not choose to walk with, but always with hope that
the promises made to us by the Lord will be fulfilled. And in
these days following Corpus Christi – the feast of the Body
and Blood of the Lord – we also walk in the strength of Christ
himself, who promised that he would be with us always.
Whichever way Australia’s parliament votes on the issue of
same-sex marriage, the fundamental truths remain: all of us
are created in God’s own image and likeness and are of our
nature “very good”; all of us bear the imprint of the divine in
the manifold gifts, talents, dignity, integrity and expressions of
humanity with which we were created; every human being in
the truth of their existence reflects an aspect of God’s design
for creation; we are all called to love one another as Jesus did
and does – self-sacrificial love to the end, in our relationships
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of whatever kind they be; we are called by
Christ to serve one another; we are to
hear the voice of the Lord who said “in as
much as you did this to the least of these
my sisters and brothers, I tell you, you did
it to me”.
And in all things –
may God be glorified.
Dr Paul O’Shea
Dean of Mission
Assembly
Languages News
Year 8 French Excursion to La Perouse Museum and Botany Bay
Below Students share their experiences about their excursion.
La Perouse was named after French navigator Jean-François de Galaup, Comte de
Laperouse who arrived on the north shore of Botany Bay, west of Bare Island on the 26
of January 1788. This was his last recorded landfall. Captain Arthur Phillip and the first
fleet arrived in Botany Bay a few days earlier upon exploring the south pacific looking
for Australia.(Talia Meli)
After the First Fleet landed, La Perouse sent by the king Louis XVI arrived in Australia.
La Perouse was a famous French explorer inspired by Captain Cook. He went on a three year journey to map and
gain knowledge about all the lands of the South. The king had sent La Perouse on a journey to discover the South
to try to have his name etched into history forever. La Perouse was passionate and caring and he recorded in his
diary that all the natives were nice and kind and would welcome him and his crew. After a few months, La Perouse
recorded that the natives were angry because of what the English had done to them and their land. He decided to
leave. His ship and crew disappeared mysteriously. The king’s last words before he was beheaded after the French
revolution were: “Is there any news of La Perouse?” The revolution happened because French people were starving.
The king spent all the money helping out America, English colony, fighting against England to gain its independence.
(Sophia Gallina)
The museum, in my opinion, was the most interesting part of the entire day. This is
because we had an amazing tour guide that was interested in the history of the area.
He put a lot of effort to make the museum engaging and fun. During this time, I learnt
much about the history of the area!
We viewed maps, early navigation instruments and relics salvaged from shipwrecks.
This is a photo of the tombstone of a French priest (one of Laperouse’s scientists,
Paul Antoine Fleuriot de Langle) who received a critical head injury while
travelling around New Zealand. He returned to Australia when the head
injury then killed him. He was then buried and the cross is made from a
gumtree that used to be net to the grave
This monument was created by the French people in the area. It was
customary that when a French ship entered Botany Bay, she would leave a
plaque on the monument. Many plaques are stored in the museum because
otherwise, there would be too many. Also, the same ship could enter the
port numerous times but only one plaque would be placed. (Jonathan
Shoudra)
“Bare Island was originally discovered by Captain James Cook .
He described it as a ‘bare’ island The island was fortified in 1855 and was
fitted with heavy gun artillery In 1919-1963 it became a retirement home
for war veterans . In 1963 it was given to the museum and is now used as a
tourist attraction. “ Jessica Mckee
It was a fun day.
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Co-Curricular News
Sports report
Competition
Team
Played against
CBSA
CBSA
CBSA
CBSA
CBSA
Holy Spirit Lakemba
Holy Spirit Lakemba
Holy Spirit Lakemba
Holy Spirit Lakemba
Holy Spirit Lakemba
CBSA
SCC
Junior Soccer
Intermediate Soccer
Senior Soccer
Junior Rugby League
Intermediate Rugby
League
Senior Rugby League
Junior Netball
SCC
SCC
SCC
FDLC Futsal
FDLC Futsal
FDLC Futsal
FDLC Futsal
FDLC Futsal
FDLC Futsal
Intermediate Netball
Senior Netball
Senior Soccer
U14’s Emus
U14’s Echidnas
U16’s Wombats
U16’s Crocodiles
U16’s Koalas
U18’s Kookaburras
Holy Spirit Lakemba
Mary Mackillop
College
Casimir College
Holy Spirit Lakemba
All Saint’s Liverpool
Schols Yr 8 Pink
The Avengers
Santa Sisters
Schols (Forfeit)
Schols (Forfeit)
Schols Wildcats
Result and
score
Lost 4-1
Won 2-0
Won 6-3
Lost 50-0
Lost 48-4
Player of the
match
Maximus Abagi
Christian Sinacori
Luca Ricci
Luke Livian
Luc Sciglitano
Lost 50-0
Won 26-18
Joseph Lombardo
Alessia Zuzza
Won 44-4
Won 40-20
Won 6-1
Won 3-2
Won 6-1
Draw 1-1
Won
Won
Won 9-0
Gnima Sagna
Peri Maniakis
Alex Richardson
Cinzia Pirrone
Hazel Duwenbeck
Carlia Salmeri
Taylor Blaydon
Venues for Thursday 4 June:
SCC Junior Netball vs All Saints Liverpool – Deverall Park, Condell Park
SCC Intermediate Netball vs All Saints Liverpool – Deverall Park, Condell Park
SCC Senior Netball vs Mount Saint Joseph’s College – Deverall Park, Condell Park
SCC Senior Soccer vs– Kinch Reserve, Condell Park
CBSA Intermediate Soccer Semi-final vs Penshurst Marist – Mackey Park, Marrickville
CBSA Senior Soccer Semi-final vs St Mary’s Cathedral – Playford Park, Padstow
Term 3 Rep Sport Trials
Please see below trials for term 3 representative
sport. Trials will be run from 3.20-5pm, please
bring your sports uniform and any other necessary
equipment. Get changed and meet in the undercroft.
Boys’ Sports
Senior Year 11 and 12 Futsal - Thursday 11th June
Junior Year 7 and 8 AFL - Wednesday 10th June
Intermediate Year 9 and 10 AFL - Friday 12th June
Balmain Rugby League Development Squads
Congratulations to the following students who have been
named in the Balmain 2015 Winter Development Squads:
Under 13 – Alex Cornish
Under 14 – Dan Sykes
Under 15 – Sam Elias
Under 17 – George Elias
Girls’ sports
Junior Year 7 Soccer - Tuesday 9th June
Intermediate Year 8 and 9 Soccer - Wednesday 10th
June
Senior Years 10, 11 and 12 and Intermediate Year 8 and
9 Basketball - Tuesday 9th June
Junior Year 7 Basketball - TBA
Senior Years 10, 11 and 12 Softball - TBA
We wish them all the best as they begin training and then play games over the holidays.
Maybe one day they will be winning Origin for NSW!
Ms Claire Moran
Co-Curricular Assistant
Ms Katherine Johnson
Co-Curricular Assistant
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da Vinci decathlon
The da Vinci decathlon is an internationally recognised
competition which challenges gifted students through a
variety of multi-disciplinary activities covering engineering,
mathematics, code-breaking, art & poetry and English. Last
Tuesday and Wednesday, four teams of eight students from
Years 7-10 competed against over 100 schools in a variety
of innovative and unique challenges. These 32 students
committed time in workshops both after school and during
their lunchtimes to work together and practice previous da
Vinci activities.
The Year 7 and 8 teams competed on Tuesday with most
students experiencing this style of competition for the
first time.Year 9 and 10 teams, consisting of some veteran
competitors, participated on Wednesday against over 60
schools on the day. All students worked well together and
their break times were spent in buzzing conversation as they
debriefed their activities and set plans of attack for their next
sessions. Although the teams did not place in the top 3 schools
of the competition, the excitement and enthusiasm throughout
the day and the multitude of stories on our travels home,
indicates just how much they enjoyed their day and how their
minds were challenged and stimulated. A huge congratulations
to all students who participated this year. Any interested
students can access past activities on the da Vinci Decathlon
website and attempt to solve the many challenges that
students have faced over the years of the competition. Looking
forward to da Vinci Decthlon 2016!
Ms Katie Foster
Year 7 Team: Nicky Sabine (Team Leader), Peter Christou,
Stella Haugh, Samuel McMahon, Hugh Garraway,
Nicola De Meio, Alissa Santarpia, Macgregor Hay.
Year 8 Team: Matthew D’Agostino, Kyle Bachner (Team
Leader), Oliver McAuslan, Peter Govas, Susanna Gillard,
Sarah Jang, Nikola Vekic, Remy Morland.
Year 9 Team: William Cornish, Tass Diakos, Lliam Ferrier
(Team Leader), Scout Hathaway-Wilson, Angelo Vitaliti, Lewis
Meyers, Sam Dobbin, Hana Al Mahdy.
Year 10 Team: Jonah Bechara (Team Leader), George Dytor,
Mihir Razdan, Sybilla Gordon, Lara Righi, David Champ, Luana
Matrone, Beatrice Buckland-Willis.
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Year 11 English Extention 1
Since the commencement of the year we have been
immersed in a study of Utopias and Dystopias. Thus far,
we have studied Thomas More’s Utopia, Plato’s Republic,
the filmSnowpiercer, the film V for Vendetta, as well
as various short stories from such notable authors as
Shirley Jackson and Ursula le Guin from the collection
entitled Brave New Worlds.
Although attaining knowledge from ancient Greek
theorists has been rather interesting, the simplicity
of the epigram of “just as one person’s terrorist
is another’s freedom fight, so too is one person’s
utopia another’s dystopia” captures the essence of
an individual’s perspective of what is perceived to be
a Utopia and Dystopia. Thus, it is indisputable that
whether a text can be described as a dystopia or utopia
will depend primarily upon on one’s perspective of the
narrative outcome. These perceptions are influenced by
the contingency of your role, function or place within
society; the paradigm in which you live in and it reflects
your insights of an impractical idealistic scheme opposed
to a society characterised by the perspective of the
inversion within the world. Nevertheless, “utopia is the
verbal construction of a particular quasi-human society
where socio-political and individual relationships are
organised according to a more perfect principle than in
the author’s community, this construction being based
on estrangement arising out of an alternative historical
hypothesis” (Claeys).
Another interesting concept I have learnt in Extension
1 is Plato, an ancient Greek theorist, arguing about the
effect of education and the lack of it in our nature, in
which he acknowledges enlightened knowledge and
articulates the visible and intelligible realms which
lead to the next stage of belief, corresponding to the
perceptions of reality. Aesthetically, the allegory is
presented as a Cave. Prisoners are confined and chained
to watch the casted shadows on the wall illustrated by
puppeteers whom construct their perception of reality.
As the world of shadows is the realm of illusion and
falsehood, the truth is impossible to perceive as those
imprisoned cannot grasp divine enlightenment. The
cave denotes the shift from ignorance and freedom
captures attitudes towards acquiring reality. As Utopias
examine the concepts of an ideal state, his perceptions
articulate his conceptual ideologies of equality through
the acquirement of knowledge, justice and truth. The
Sun symbolically represents the ruler to enlighten the
hostility of their people, or the “prisoners”, who refuse
to grasp truth and acknowledge aspects of their world
parallel to perceived dystopic concepts.
- Aleksandra Bridge
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Bong Joon Ho’s 2013 action thriller Snowpiercer depicts
a futuristic dystopian society where humanity has become
extinct and the few remaining survivors live within a
perpetually moving train that circles the globe endlessly.
Exploring ideas of global warming, the impacts of the
global financial crisis and the widening gulf between the
wealthy and the poor, the film is evidence of a continuum
of concern for the concept of utopia and dystopia; which
has been made unique to our own “socio-historically
contingent” milieu (Foucault).
Snowpiercer is a profoundly allegorical film as the
entirety of society is represented by the concept of the
train in which balance must be maintained, because if
“you control the engine, you control the world”. Similar
to Plato’s notion of the Tripartite Soul, the “locomotive
[they] call home” is divided into three distinct classes;
the Philosopher-Kings who have been corrupted by
megalomania and hubris and become despotic, the
Auxiliaries who are charged with maintaining order by
force and coercion, and the Artisans who have been
reduced to peasants in residence at the back of the train.
Plato’s utopic vision for the enactment of perfect “justice”
has been corrupted by the forces of capitalist greed and
humanity’s irrepressible urge to endlessly extend its
dominion over the world. Until such a time, of course,
that we have destroyed ourselves by our own hands.
- Lauryn Bukureshliev
Throughout 2015 so far, our Year 11 Extension English
class has been exploring concepts pertaining to both
Utopias and Dystopias. To inform and develop our
understanding of these hyperbolic future worlds, we have
comparatively studied a range of speculative, ‘topian’
fiction formulated by composers who wish to make
apparent the flaws prevalent within their milieu. In this
study, what I have found to be particularly interesting
is the paradoxical nature of the mainstream dystopian
market that has fluctuated in popularity within our
consumerist society. Originally intended to rebel against
a capitalist hegemon, the rise in popularity of these
works of fiction in actuality perpetuates what they are
attempting to critique and destroy, proving that we are all
indeed slaves to capitalism and trapped within an eternal,
paradoxical paradigm. This cyclical and indestructible
pattern, as well as the general concepts within Utopias
and Dystopias, were ironically made clear to us through
studying a range of popular texts, these including Moore’s
‘Utopia’ (1516), Plato’s ‘Republic’ (380 BC), and more
recently, Joon-ho’s science fiction film ‘Snowpiercer’
(2013). Getting the opportunity to explore these notions
through the lens of a range of different composers within
varying milieus has assisted in pinpointing that there is a
continuum of concern regarding the state of our society,
context acting as the only differentiating factor between
all dystopian texts. The cyclical nature of human existence
means that there have always and will continue to be imperfections regarding humanity’s normative behaviour, and
that despite the fact that these ‘dystopic’ works have been created to make apparent a significant range of societal
flaws, history is eternally destined to repeat itself. - Annabel McConnachie
In Extension English, we have been exploring the subjects of Utopia and Dystopia from various points in history; from
before the common era to as recently as our own milieu as we examine how contexts shape texts. We have learnt
that utopias serve as suggestions for an improved society from a range of contextual movements like communism or
feminism and that dystopias serve as an embodiment of fears for what’s to come, for example, rampant advancements
in technology and global warming. I’ve enjoyed all the texts we have been asked to analyse in the class, like Plato’s
Allegory of the Cave or Joon-ho’s Snowpiercer (2013), but my favourite thing about the course is that we’ve been
made to realise that these texts that seem so radically fictional actually allude to the way we’ve been made to live our
own lives, also known as “cognitive estrangement”, in which the composer exaggerates a society or a human nature
in order to make the responder realise there are similar aspects in contemporary society. This has also made me
value texts beyond a time passing form of entertainment and appreciate their critic of society and/or human nature.
Estelle Chebli
Mr Anthony Bosco
NSW Inter Schools Ski Championships
Students interested in participating in the above competition(regardless of
skill level) are to see Mr Taylor for more information.
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Learning Support Teachers
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Science News
Earth and Environmental Science 2015 Winter Camp
On Monday June 1, the coldest day of the year, our brave Year 12 Earth and
Environmental Science class boarded the bus for the annual three day camp. This camp
allows the students to carry out intense mandatory field work enabling sophisticated
responses in their HSC examination. Rosebank College has much to be proud of in
these young men and women who participated in the camp with enthusiasm and a real
sense of fun.
The Itinerary
Monday 1 June
St Mary’s Water Recycling Plant
Jenolan Caves
Bathurst Accomodation
Tuesday 2 June
Salinity Farm studies in Canowindra
A fossil dig in Forbes
Visit to the Age of Fishes Museum
Wednesday 3 June
A lap of Mt Panorama
Sommerville Mineral and Fossil museum
One of the highlights of the trip was when Pip
Buchanan and Justin Summerill uncovered two
trilobite fossils during the dig. The trip would not have
been the same without our disco driver Alex and the
help of Mr Jason Smith. Despite the freezing weather
the camp was a huge success and much was gained
over these few valuable days.Mrs Emma Marshall
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Re-Shelved: Scholastica Research and Study Centre News
Pinterest is here!
The SRSC has created a Pinterest account.
Pinterest is a free website where users can upload,
save, sort, and manage images - known as pins and other media content such as videos, through
collections known as pinboards. Users can browse
the content of others on the main page, save
individual pins to one of their own boards using
the Pin It button, with pinboards typically organized
by a central topic or theme. Users can personalise
their experience with Pinterest by pinning items,
creating boards, and interacting with other
members. By doing so, the users pin feed displays
unique and personalised results.
Excerpt partially taken from: http://en.wikipedia.
org/wiki/Pinterest
How does the SRSC use Pinterest?
The SRSC staff add content to Pinterest that is
relevant and interesting to teachers and students
and is a valuable resource. One of the boards
created is HSC Resources containing relevant
information for HSC students. More boards will be
created over time.
SRSC Featured Displays
Year 7 Technology: My Space – Ms Gal
Students had just three pieces of wood. Come
and see how creative Year 7 were at designing and
making their storage units.
Year 9 R.E. Class - Ms Goodenough
Students have created beautiful picture books
based on children’s stories from the Old Testament.
Alyssa Martin’s book on Noah’s Ark was voted the
most creative by her fellow students.
Year 11 Design & Technology: Illuminate – Ms
Lucas
Students were asked to design and make a piece
representing the theme of Illuminate. Take a look
at the creative and innovative ways students have
interpreted Illuminate
Study Tip – Mr Mark Stevens, Senior
Study Tutor
Last time we looked at thinking about and learning
from your assessment feedback. This time we are
looking at how to remember important words
and ideas. Many of your courses require you to
remember difficult terms - such as metaphor in
English, trigonometry in Maths or quasar in Science.
And when you combine all of your subjects there
may be thousands of words for you to remember
before you get through the HSC. One way to
remember these difficult words is used by millions of
students from around the world - it’s called quizlet.
com. Once you register you can create your own
personal list of flashcards or even a list for you and a
few friends. Quizlet has a series of online games which
involve you remembering your terms correctly and
which you can play to compete against each other, or
even yourself, to see who can set the record. Studying
can be really boring if all you do is summarize
textbooks or teachers notes. Rebel against boredom
and make learning fun! Book Room Buzz – Ms Sharon Gasparinatos,
Book Room Manager
As we approach end of Term 2 it’s time to gather
novels issued to you by the Book Room & return
them. Book Room Staff needs to process novels ready
for Term 3. Make some time over the long week
end to gather books from home, place them in your
school bag and bring them to school. Don’t leave it to
the last minute - Get organised!
Until next week – Happy display browsing!
Ms Tracey Djurichkovic – SRSC Manager
Ms Connie Ross – Library Technician
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Maths News
Maths @ Lunch
Maths help is available to students 3 days a week at lunchtime.
Maths teachers can assist students with any mathematical problems they are experiencing.
Maths @ Lunch is voluntary and is available to all students from Year 7 to Year 12.
When: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtimes
Where: Room J202
Bring your lunch and see you there!
QUAY QUINTET
A Saturday Excursion
St Luke’s Anglican Church
17 Burton Street, Concord
2 pm, Saturday 20th June,
2015
Presenting works by Ravel, Zemlinsky, Arnold,
and Bozza.
There will be afternoon tea after the concert.
Entrance by gold donation for the church.
Flute, Kathryn Ramsay
Oboe, Eve Osborn
Clarinet, Max Harris
Horn, Levi Johnson
(kindly stepping in for Gemma Lawton)
Bassoon, Alison Wormell
This is our final concert before we leave to study in Italy
at the Estivo Chamber Music Festival, it would be lovely
to see you there!
✩✩✩
Notice from the Book room
Dear Students,
End of Term is approaching and it is time to return any novels you no longer require for your studies.
For those students swapping from Geography to History and visa versa could you please have your
textbooks at school in preparation for this swap.You will be told by your class teachers when this will
occur. BE READY.
St Martha’s Parish Strathfield’s
Feast Day
celebrations will be on Saturday 25th July 2015. The 5.00pm Vigil Mass will be celebrated by
Bishop Terry Brady followed by a BBQ dinner
and festivities in the parish grounds. Everyone
is warmly welcome to this celebration!
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Support our fundraising with the NEW 2015/2016 Entertainment Book
Plus, 20% of the proceeds contributes towards our fundraising!
CLICK HERE TO ORDER ONLINE NOW
www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/2198d49
No matter which version you buy, for just $70 you’ll receive
over $20,000 worth of valuable offers from the best local
restaurants, your favourite cafés, hotels and resorts, travel,
attractions, shopping and more! See what’s inside the NEW
Sydney Greater West Entertainment™ Membership
To learn more about the Entertainment™ Digital Membership
watch this short video
http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/about/
Choose-your-Membership
Not sure which Membership to buy? Try the Digital
Membership!
If for any reason you decide you would prefer the Book,
Entertainment™ will exchange it for you, no questions asked!
FREE Parent Seminar - Positive Parenting
When: Thursday 18 June, 6.30pm-8pm
Location: Business Studies Centre, Senior School at Knox Grammar School
Cost: Free (bookings essential)
Who: Parents and Educators ( Open to All Schools )
Presenter: Professor Michael Bernard (founder of the ‘You Can Do It’ program)
Join us for a free parent seminar on topics including:
• The positive attitudes and social-emotional skills that unlock your child’s potential for
high performance and happiness
• Survey of your child’s keys to success and happiness
• Conversations at home that strengthen positive attitudes and social-emotional skills
• How to teach your child to be confident, resilient and much, much more…
• Home Action Plan for strengthening your child’s positive attitudes and social-emotional skills
Book your place at www.knox.nsw.edu.au/positiveparenting
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Careers
UWS HSC Study Sessions 29
Jun – 3 Jul Free study sessions
facilitated by HSC teachers where
students can review mandatory
syllabus content, participate
in discussions, and learn exam
techniques. http://www.uws.
edu.au/hsc_study_sessions/hsc_
study_sessions
Fashion IT Girl Fame &
Partners Year 12 student paid
internship applications close
29 Jun Students can enter at
to www.fameandpartners.com/au/
fashionitgirlau2015 The University of Notre Dame:
Young Achievers Early Offer
Program closes 31 July
Prospective students are able to apply
under one of four categories:
• Commitment to community and/
or Church
• Commitment and excellence in
cultural pursuits
• Commitment and excellence in
sporting achievements
• Academic excellence
Contact: 02 8204 4404 or sydney@
nd.edu.au; http://www.nd.edu.au/navfuture-students/young-achievers-earlyoffer-program
Events at the University of
Technology Sydney
UTS IT Undergraduate Courses &
Scholarships Info Evening 10 Jun
Bond University: Bond with
UTS Engineering Undergraduate
Bond 18 Jun Westin Sydney
Courses & Scholarships Info Evening
Bond University is inviting
10 Jun prospective students and their
families to attend Bond with Bond Law Undergraduate Info Evening 24
Jun
to find out more about studying
http://www.uts.edu.au/futureat Bond and meet other future
students/undergraduate/essentialEcho Entertainment: Work
students. Contact: Kayla Warner
information/events-and-info-sessions
Placements and Apprenticeships at
on 0418 556 880 or kwarner@
The Star Possible placements include
bond.edu.au http://bond.edu.au/
Events at Macquarie University culinary, accommodation services, events
future-students/study-bond/seesee mq.edu.au for info
and administration. These placements
yourself/bond-bond
Careers Fair – 10 Aug; Physics
can also provide the opportunity for
HSC Enrichment Day – 1 Jul;
exceptional students to continue on
ETCAD Program
to full-time work at the Echo Culinary
Applications close 12 Jun The Chemistry HSC Enrichment
Day
– 3
Jul;
Pre-Law
Pathway
Institute. In addition to work placements,
2015 Engineering & Technology
at Macquarie: Register your
Echo also has 96 apprenticeships in place,
Cadetships (ETCAD) Program
interest to attend this Open
with an intake of about 24 each year.
provides Year 12 students with
Day
lecture;
Global
Leadership
http://www.echoentertainment.com.au/
the opportunity to apply for an
Entry
Program
(GLEP)
OurCommunity/ECI/Pages/default.aspx
Engineering Cadetship at RollsRoyce or a Technology Cadetship applications close 15 Aug.
BDO Australia Sydney Cadetship
at Westpac. www.etcad.com.au
Hobsons Course Finder
Applications close 14 Jun The BDO
Cadetship program provides paid full
UNSW Change to Admission Information
What the Federal Budget
time work as a trainee accountant while
to Law 2017 Entry In 2017
Means
for
You:
http://www.
cadets complete their undergraduate
undergraduate entry into law will
hobsonscoursefinder.com.au/Latest- degree. Cadets are given advice and
include a reasoning and rational
news/Education-news/What-thesupport from their colleagues as well as
assessment in conjunction with
Federal-Budget-means-for-you;
a text book allowance, time off to attend
ATAR. Published ATAR will likely
University
Pathways
-The
Facts:
classes, paid study leave, and payment
move down to 95.00, therefore
of University administration fees. http://
allowing aptitude as well as ATAR http://www.hobsonscoursefinder.
com.au/Latest-news/Getting-intowww.bdo.com.au/careers/students/
to be used as part of the criteria
university/University-pathways-thesydney
for entry into law. http://www.
facts#.VWQNM0-eDRY;
law.unsw.edu.au/future-students/
Choosing a Campus: http://
Matrix Education:Years 9 – 12 July
undergraduate/entry. See
www.hobsonscoursefinder.com.
Holiday Courses. https://www.matrix.
UNSW’s new Find a Degree tool
au/Support-Centre/Types-ofedu.au/holiday-programs/
on their website, http://www.
institutions/Choosing-a-campus
futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/findParramatta Library at UNE
degree for all degree information.
My Future Scholarships The
Parramatta Campus 9 Jul An
My Future website currently lists
opportunity for year 12 chemistry
University of Wollongong
over 4000 undergraduate and
students to get HSC Chemistry trial
Open Day 29 Aug 10am – 2pm
postgraduate
scholarships.
http://
practice by sitting an exam and getting
Sydney CBD Campus Circular
www.myfuture.edu.au/tools-anddetailed feedback.
Quay
resources/study-or-training-options/ http://www.parracity.nsw.gov.au/play/
uow.edu.au/sydney-open-day
scholarshipsearch
whats_on/events_calendar/events_store/
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library_events/hsc_chemistry_trial_exam_-_core_modules_-_parramatta_city_library
UK Private Schools List Gap year work at over 200 schools and colleges around the United Kingdom. http://
www.ukprivateschools.com/
What Sort of Doctor Do You Want To Be? How Much Money do Occupational Therapists Earn? See
https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au for answers.
Private College Events
ASPIRE Institute Manly Free HSC
Tutoring and Exam Tips for General
Maths or Business Studies 28 – 30 Sep
AIE Open Day 16 Aug 10am – 3pm
Macleay College: Career Taster
Workshops Surry Hills 29 – 30 June
Ella Baché College of Skin and Beauty
Therapy Open Day 8 Aug North Sydney
Sydney Aviators Open Day 5 Jul
Bankstown Airport
http://aspire.edu.au/free-hsc-tutoring-exam-tips/
P: 029 466 1007 E: [email protected] W:
http://www.aie.edu.au/
Enjoy a taste of a career in either Event Management,
Marketing, Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations, or
Travel and Tourism.
https://macleay.edu.au/campaign/need-help-deciding-onyour-career
http://www.ellabachecollege.edu.au/study-on-campus/
attend-a-college-open-day
Half hour trial flights will be available at a cost of $120
and short presentations on how to obtain a Private Pilot
Licence. Contact: (02) 9793 8900
http://www.sydneyaviators.com.au/Default.aspx
http://www.sydneyfilmschool.com.au/default.aspx
Sydney Film School: Diploma of Screen
and Media – Tour and Info Night 24 Jun
Waterloo
For further information on any of the above, please contact Mrs Pavicic, phone 97133169, [email protected].
edu.au or Ms McAloon, phone 97133105, [email protected].
Come and try baseball with the Concord Comets! All
boys & girls aged 4+ are invited to our home ground
to try baseball in a fun carnival atmosphere
When: Sun 19 and Sat 25 July, 2015 (11am to 2pm)
Where: Majors Bay Reserve, Concord West.
Cost: Free! Free Gifts and Sausage Sizzle!
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Save the Date - Class of 1995
20 Year Reunion
The class of 1995 will be celebrating their 20 year reunion on Friday 16 October 2015
at Angelo’s on the Bay, Cabarita. More details to follow.
Sacrament of Confirmation at
St Mark’s Drummoyne
Will be celebrated on August 29 and
30 at 6pm Saturday or 9am Sunday
Parish Mass times. Children from
your school are welcome to enrol if
they are parishioners or living in
Drummoyne. Year 6 and above are
welcome to enrol between May 22
and June 19. Enrolment forms are
available from St Mark’s Church or
the Parish Office.
Contact details : Parish Office
9181 1795, or email office
[email protected]
C A L L I N G T R A D E S OR S K I L L P E O P L E
WITH A LOVE FOR A D V E N T U R E !
S E R V I C E S REQUIRED
P A I NT E RS
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan
operate from two communities in Kiribati,
a small Pacific nation, where they
minister to the poor and most needy. It
is challenging but rewarding work.
R O O F E RS
GENERAL MAINTAINENCE
We are currently seeking trades
and skilled people to assist with the
maintenance of the Sisters’ community
buildings in Abaokoro. Using your skills
you can help the work of the Sisters,
experience life in Kiribati and support the
local people.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Some of the work required this year will
involve painting, reroofing and general
maintenance. At this stage we have sent
new roofing sheets, roof capping and
paint to Kiribati, ready for the work to
commence.
The exact timing is still being finalised
but we would like to be able to send the
team to Abaokoro early in September for
a period of about ten days. Flights in
and out of Kiribati are weekly and there
would be stopover in in Fiji. A maximum
of 5 volunteers are able to be housed
with the community during this stay.
E X P R E S S I O N S OF I N T E R E S T
OR Q U E S T I O N S
CONTACT: Michael McDonald - 0437 153 215
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