www.mdc.wa.edu.au
22 July 2015
Volume No 23 : Issue 21
Vision Statement
Mater Dei College believes in the dignity and the nurturing of the individual
and seeks to follow, with courage, Mary’s example of faith.
From the Principal
SEMESTER 2 BEGINS
NEW ZEALAND TOUR
I extend a warm welcome to all in the Mater Dei College community.
Our Tour Group returned from their successful tour of the ski slopes of
New Zealand over the semester break. A very enjoyable experience
was had by all.
I hope the Semester break has proven to be enjoyable, restful and
reinvigorating for students, parents and staff. We look forward to a
very smooth start to Semester 2 and all that the coming academic
term holds.
Term 3 is an important preparatory term whereby the focus on
improved academic outcomes sets the scene for a successful
conclusion to the year. I urge students to ‘lift their game another
notch’ during this critical time. As we often hear in sporting circles,
the ‘third quarter is the championship quarter’. Games can be won
or lost depending on how the third quarter plays out. In a similar
fashion, let’s make this Term 3 the ‘championship term’ as far as
students’ academic performance is concerned.
TERM DATES
A student-free day is scheduled for Monday 24 August. Please mark
this day in your family calendar as the College will not be open for
normal business.
STAFF MATTERS
I would like to welcome back from leave Mr John Crooks and Mrs
Kerry Byrom-Carter as they rejoin our community this term. I would
also like to welcome Ms Maree Grayden who is replacing Miss
Urqhuart in teaching Drama this semester.
YEAR 7 2017 ENROLMENTS
Letters of Offer of enrolment places for Year 7 2017 were posted
last term. Parents are requested to confirm their acceptance
of their enrolment intentions by the end of July. If there are any
queries concerning the Enrolment Offer, please contact the College
Enrolment Officer, Mrs Angela Lourens, to resolve your concerns.
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Message from Dean
22 July - 21 August
22 July
Academic Honours
23 July
The College has put in place this new award to recognise students who have displayed
outstanding academic achievement across the curriculum; recipients must attain at
least two-thirds A grades on their reports. Academic Honours will be awarded at the
end of each semester and celebrated with a certificate that is presented at whole
school assemblies.
Studen ts r e tu r n , Te r m 3 begi ns
PC Ti me s – Ye a r As s em bl i es
Benedi c t F e a s t Da y
PC Ti me s – Ho u s e A s s em bl i es
Congratulations to the following students who are the recipients of Academic Honours
for Semester One, 2015.
Mr John Sullivan
Dean of Students
2 7 -3 1 Ju l y
Religi o u s L ite r a c y Te s t Week
28 July
ICAS E n g lis h Co mp e tit i on
29 July
PC Ti me s – P e e r S u p por t / H om er oom
30 July
Aus tral ia n Ma th s Co mp et i t i on Year s
7-12
31 July
Year 7 F r e ma n tle Do c k er s C up
4 A u g u st
Pri mar y S c h o o ls To u r s
6 -7 A u g u st
Year 11 E n c o u n te r Da y
Year 12 Ou td o o r Ed u c at i on C am p
1 0 A u g u st
Ye a r 7
Ye a r 8
Ye a r 9
Aneira Thomas
Euan McLaughlin
Emily Bennett
Gabrielle Desveaux
Joshua Li
Athena Route
Maximus Conti Nibali
Tahli Arbuckle
Caitlin Barnard
Isabella Brozek
Isaac DeMarte
Skyla Wolken
Josh Hobley
Selam Kumlachew
Aiysha Wigley
Keeley Bennett
Kellieanne Shenton
Harrison Watson
Alese Briffa-Nobes
Megan Rosser
Philippa Westlake
Lucinda Thai-Letran
Olivia Strong
Ella McKinnon
Haydn Lawson
Lauren Ursich
Emma Pryce
Trinity Westlake
Claudia Desveaux
Kiara Griffiths
Layne Wilson
Bevan Deasy
Zara Johnson
Ye a r 1 0
Ye a r 1 1
Ye a r 1 2
Alexandra Martlew
Tenille Reidy-Crofts
Chelsea Reid
Taylor Magatelli
Catherine Acres
Dallas Povee
Tahlia Fenton
Vernon Mahowa
Tristan Hobley
Elaina O’Connor
Lauren Deasy
Breanna Galea
Alexandra Moroianu
Matthew Ibraheem
Pi s a Tes tin g , 9 .1 5 a m
1 3 A u g u st
Stage 2 B io lo g y Ex c u r s i on
1 4 A u g u st
Pi s a Tes tin g , 1 .4 0 p m
1 8 A u g u st
Career L in k E x p o
Board Me e tin g
1 9 A u g u st
Year 11, 2 0 1 6 S u b je c t S el ec t i on c l os e
2 0 A u g u st
Stage 3 B io lo g y Ex c u r s i on
2 1 A u g u st
St Vi nce n t d e Pa u l W in t er S l eepout
Year 12 Ge o g r a p h y Ex c ur s i on
Pl eas e c lic k h e r e to v i ew t he f ul l Ter m
Calend a r
http://www.md c .wa .e d u . au/ as s et s /
Upload s /4 - Te r ms - 2 0 1 5. pdf
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Save the Date
Parents of the Year 7 students are invited to attend a cyber-safety session to be
presented by Jordan Foster on 10 August.
of ySafe Solutions. Please follow the link for further information.
http://www.mdc.wa.edu.au/assets/News/Events/Yr-7-Cyber-safety-flyer.pdf
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2015 - 2016 Student Leadership
As the term of office of our College Student Leaders came to an end at the conclusion of Semester 1, we wish to extend our
gratitude to all members of the College Student Executive Council and to all the House Leaders. They have carried out their
service of leadership in an exemplary and impressive manner.
We welcome our 2015 Student Leadership Group, all of whom were introduced to the College’s student community at the
Assembly held on the last day of the Semester.
Congratulations to the following students who are members of the Student Executive Council:
Sharnee Ainsworth
Teneika Bruce-Burgess
Breanna Galea
Amy Haigh
Mikaela Piastrella
Zoe Smith
Megan Wilkinson
Brodie Atkinson
Ryan Brown
Michael Cole
Bailey Kempton
Frasier McAteer
Zac Turner
Michael Uhrhane
They will be ably led for the next six months by our Head and Deputy Head Girl and Boy, who are appointed on a calendar year
basis:
Rochanne Berecz, Zac Bosnakis, Maddison Fazzalari and Mason Smith.
These students attended a Leadership Training Day during the last Friday of the holidays. The students participated wholeheartedly and thoughtfully as we focussed on topics such as Christian Leadership, team building and interpersonal skills. From
the interactions there, the indications are that we will have a very productive, innovative and tireless group and we very much look
forward to working with them all over the next twelve months.
Congratulations to the 2015-2016 House Leaders. Mr Byrne (House Coordinator) and the House Advisors were extremely
impressed with the calibre of the candidates for the House Leader positions. We have no doubt that all will do a fine job for the
House.
Benedict – Mrs Wendy Martin
Junior Girls
Lara Panther (F)
Junior Boys
Regan Jackson (F)
McCormack – Mr Darren Raymond
Junior Girls
Zoe Jones (F)
Junior Boys
Ryan Forde (F)
Senior Girls
Senior Boys
Senior Girls
Senior Boys
Jessica Devlin (E)
Michael Cole (F)
Tamika Avenell (D)
Frasier McAteer (A)
Romero – Miss Erin Meckenstock
Junior Girls
Yasmine Rock (G)
Junior Boys
Jaime Mamales (B)
Mercy – Mr Ben Portwood
Junior Girls
Georgia Chomiak (G)
Junior Boys
AJ Pimentel (A)
Senior Girls
Senior Boys
Senior Girls
Senior Boys
Mikaela Pryce (C)
Brodie Atkinson (B)
Teneale Colreavy (B)
Ngoni Mathetha (H)
Salvado – Ms Amanda Dawson
Junior Girls
Erin Power (A)
Junior Boys
Harrison Watson (A)
Senior Girls
Senior Boys
Erin Lynch (C)
Zac Turner (G)
Siena – Mr Tomasz Frajtak
Junior Girl
Rochelle Villemin (D)
Junior Boys
Joshua Hobley (D)
Senior Girls
Senior Boys
Jenna Dunjey (B)
Kane Connolly (E)
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Deputy Principal
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Mater dei College Notices
Eucharistic Ministers
We l c o m e B a c k t o T e r m 3
Congratulations to the following Year 7 students who were
commissioned on the last day of term as Special Eucharistic
Ministers, they are:
Brodie Atkinson
Sian Douglas
Mikaela Pryce
Connor Goddard
Lochlan Woods
Zac Bosnakis
Crystal Smith
Mrs Helena Martins
Coordinator of Liturgy and Fath Formation
Whose Uniform Item Is That?
There have been numerous reports of items of uniform (from
ties to trousers and everything in between) that have gone
missing during the term. It would be very helpful and much
appreciated by some families if parents/guardians could
check to ensure that all of the College clothing in your child’s
possession has not been mistakenly accumulated when
getting changed at school. This check, however, will only be
of any value if the clothing has been marked with the child’s
name. The importance of ensuring that every piece of clothing
is permanently and clearly marked cannot be stressed
enough.
If you locate any items of uniform or other such materials that
have mistakenly been acquired, it would be appreciated if you
return them to Student Services or to the Uniform Shop.
Mrs Erika Hancock
Deputy Principal
School Fees
It was a College requirement that school fees be paid in full
by 31 March for families that are not on an approved payment
plan. As a matter of justice to other parents and students at
the College all parents are required to meet their financial
commitments.
Consideration will be given to parents that are experiencing
financial hardship. If you have not made arrangements to
enter into a payment plan please make an appointment to
discuss further with the Assistant Business Manager, Mr Sean
McDonagh.
Mrs Kerry Davidson
Business Manager
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Mater Dei College Notices
M D C C h e s s C om p e t i ti on
During Term 2 the MDC Chess Competition was held with 26
students from years 7 to 12. The intensity of the games and the
skills shown by all the players was incredible. A very big thank
you to all of the students who participated for the sportsmanship
and behaviour shown by them all as it was exceptional
and I would like to thank you all for making this a fantastic
competition.
The Grand Final was played between Kurt Andersen from
year 7 and Matthew Alphonso from year 8 and was so intense
it was carried over two sessions. Many students watched in
amazement as the two boys tried to outwit each other.
The Winner of the MDC Chess Competition is Kurt Andersen.
Congratulation Kurt Andersen for winning the completion and to
Matthew Alphonso for being a very worthy opponent.
Mrs Helen Cooke
Library Technician
Kurt Andersen Winner
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Mater Dei College Notices
N ew Z e a l a nd Sk i Tr i p 2 0 1 5
New Zealand Ski Trip 2015 – Welcome Back!
The New Zealand Ski Trip for 2015 was held during the Semester Break from 8 – 16 July in Queenstown, New Zealand. Four Staff
and forty Students spent the eight days skiing, snow boarding and seeing the sights of Queenstown. Overall, a great time had by
all with new friendships and skills forged along the way. A full write-up from each Year Group 10, 11 and 12 will appear in the next
editions of the DEI to DEI. For further information regarding the next NZ Ski Trip in 2017, please see Mr Camuglia or Mr Green. All
students currently in Year 8, 9 or 10 will be eligible to attend.
Staff and Students who attended the trip were:
Tamika Avenell, Kara Bassett, Mr A Camuglia, Emily Chang, Georgia Charles, Judd Clinch, Victoria Clinch, Michael Cole, Eimear
Doherty, Rachel Durrani, Tahlia Fenton, Lauren Fernandes, Alexander Godfrey, Mr G Grabski, Mrs H Grabski, Paris Gregor, Calvin
Horsley, James Howson, Brooke Hynes, Breana Kelly, Shannon Kelly, Louis Lanzellotto, Kate Leonard, Maegan Leaning, Conor
Mangan, Patrick Martin, Alicia McCoubrie, Megan McLoughlin, Amy Millar, Daniel Palmer, Renae Piggott, Olivia Pike, Mikaela Pryce,
Charlie Sallery, Benjamin Slocum, Samantha Smith, Taine Smith, Zoe Smith, Dion Stacev, Katina Steptoe, Liam Thompson, Miss J
Wheeler, Dylan Zoccoli & Joel Zoccoli.
Mr A Camuglia
Tour Leader
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Mater Dei College Cafeteria
Pl e a s e He l p !!! T he c an teen desparately n eeds some h elpers, if y ou c an
sp a r e a l it t l e of you r time we would really appreciate it.
To put your name down on the cafeteria roster, please contact:
Beryl Lythgoe, Cafeteria Manager, on 9405 0528.
Mater Dei College Uniform Shop
Te r m 3 : Tr a d i n g H o u r s
Pay m e n t o p t i o n s
Week 1 - 2
Monday: 8.00am-12.00pm
Wednesday: 8.00am-9.30am
Thursday: 8.00am -12.00pm/12.30pm-4.30pm
Student Smartrider Card, EFTPOS and Credit Card facilities
available
Telephone: Mrs Linda Caporn on 9405 0539
Email - [email protected]
Week 3 - 4
Monday: 8.00am-12.00pm
Wednesday: 8.00am-12.00pm/12.30pm-4.30pm
Week 5 - 10
Monday: 8.00am-12.00pm
Wednesday: 8.00am-9.30am
Thursday: 8.00am -12.00pm/12.30pm-4.30pm
Latest Recipients of Merit Certificates
McCormack House
Eva Gauntlett (Year 9) has been awarded her GOLD level card. Congratulations
Romero House
Selam Kumlachew (Year 8), 1 merit certificate
Siena House
Skye Wolken (Year 7) has been awarded her Bronze level card. Congratulations
Extra Curricular Clubs & Activities 2015
A list of extra-curricular activities is on our website. Please click on the link below for details about the extra-curricular clubs and
activities that are happening around the College in 2015.
http://www.mdc.wa.edu.au/programmes/co-curricular/
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Careers Information
Polytechnic West: Pre-Apprenticeships
explore their career options, and meet with Industry representatives.”
Polytechnic West works with a range of industry partners to deliver
their qualifications, and representatives will be in attendance along
with Industry Skills Councils.
Courses at the Jandakot campus provide multiple career pathways,
to include higher education Associate Degrees, in the industry fields
of Pilot Studies, Cabin Crew, Airline/Aviation Management, Ground
Crew Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Operations, and Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
Polytechnic West offers a range of pre-apprenticeship courses to
assist you in gaining an apprenticeship. Pre-apprenticeship courses
are full-time and provide background skills and knowledge to make a
future apprenticeship easier.
http://www.polytechnic.wa.edu.au/content/pre-apprenticeships
ApprentiCentre
ApprentiCentre manages the apprenticeship and traineeship system
in WA. They aim to assist employers, apprentices and trainees
through every stage of their apprenticeship/traineeship. The website
features a library of information on apprenticeships and traineeships
including a jobs board with over 100 opportunities across the state.
http://www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au/apprenticentre/detcms/portal/
Skills West Expo
WAAPA/Mt Lawley Open Day
Sunday 9 August, 10 am - 3 pm, for more information please view link:
http://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/performances-and-events/
performances/special-events/current/waapaecu-open-day
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
Western Australia’s leading, largest and most attended careers event
that enables visitors to explore real job opportunities, tertiary and
VET course options, find traineeships, apprenticeships and plan new
career pathways.
Skills West Expo is free for all visitors to attend and will be held on
21-23 August at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
http://www.skillswestexpo.com.au/
Australian Apprenticeship Pathways YouTube
Channel
WAAPA Production Tour
When: Tuesday 8 September, 6.00pm Where: ECU Mount Lawley
Campus
This YouTube channel contains videos providing insights into
apprentice careers, pathways and opportunities.
http://www.youtube.com/aapathways
WAAPA Production, Arts Management and Live
Production Information Evening
When: Wednesday 16 September, 6.00pm Where: ECU Mount
Lawley Campus
To register for the events please follow the link:
http://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/open-day
WAAPA APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
WAAPA Dance applicants should submit an application by the end of
August.
All other WAAPA applicants should submit applications by the end of
September.
Late applications are occasionally accepted for Arts Management and
WAAPA Production courses but it’s best to apply as soon as possible.
WAAPA audition information including audition dates can be found at:
https://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/courses- and-admissions/how-to-getinto- waapa/interviews-auditions-and-folios
Aviation Career
Soar into your future with a career in Aviation!
Polytechnic West’s fifth annual AeroSpace Training Centre Career
Expo will take place on Tuesday the 11 August from 4pm to 8pm.
The night is an opportunity for prospective students, parents, schools
and the general public to explore aviation career opportunities in the
Aviation, Transport & Logistics industries, and view the facilities in the
Polytechnic West hangar at Jandakot Airport.
The AeroSpace Training Centre Director, Steven Sartain, said
the training facilities at the hangar provided fantastic learning
opportunities.
“We have one of the most unique aviation learning environments
which includes our fully equipped, 1500 square metre hangar that
houses a variety of aircraft including our very own Boeing 737
aircraft,” he said.
“Guests are welcome to go on board the Boeing and our other aircraft,
take photos and view what is one of the most unique classrooms in
the state.”
“Prospective students can also talk to our experienced lecturers to
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Curtin University Year 12 Parent Information Session
Curtin University is holding a Parent Information Sessions on Sunday
2 August during their annual Open Day. To register or find out more
information please follow the link,
http://news.curtin.edu.au/events/parent-info-sessions/?utm_
source=rnm-1351&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=um-corpparent-infoeve
University Hall’s Open Day Breakfast!
Once again University Hall will be holding an exclusive free buffetstyle breakfast in the Sir George Currie Dining Hall to coincide with
this year’s UWA Open Day on Sunday 9 August 2015.To view flyer,
please follow the link.
Murdoch Open Day
Sunday 26 July 10am - 4pm, to view the Open Day program please
follow the link:
http://openday.murdoch.edu.au/
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Community Events
UniHall
Open Day
Breakfast
Start the day fresh with an
exclusive buffet-style breakfast
at University Hall.
Experience first-hand the vibrant community present
at the Hall and take a tour with our ambassadors to hear
their personal stories and to see the rooms for yourself!
When: Sunday, 9 August 2015
Time:
9.00am–10.00am
Where: Sir George Currie Dining Hall,
University Hall, 130 Winthrop Ave,
Crawley (corner Stirling Hwy)
Cost:
FREE
RSVP: Register a seat at
www.unihall.uwa.edu.au/event/unihallbreakfast/
Places are limited so get in quick
For further information please contact 9273 3488
or [email protected]
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Young Innovators Awards
Are you an innovator?
Do you have the next big idea?
Do you want to develop your idea. Then this might be the
opportunity for you, ‘The Australian’ has a Young Innovators
Award with a prize money of $5000.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/innovationchallenge
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Community Events
Maggie Dent Presentation
St. Anthony’s Primary School is hosting a presentation by Maggie Dent, which will be held in the Sacred Heart College Auditorium.
To book please follow the link, http://www.trybooking.com/HUQT
Real Kids in an Unreal World
Building Resilience and Self Esteem in Today’s Children (10 Resilience Building Blocks)
Are you worried, confused or concerned about parenting in today’s chaotic world? Children
need to have certain basic experiences to build the competencies that will help them manage
life — the good, the bad and the ugly. Popular Australian parenting author and educator Maggie
Dent published her bestselling book, Real Kids in an Unreal World in 2008 to help guide parents
in raising children who are happy, healthy, strong, kind and resilient. In this seminar, Maggie will
explore her common-sense, practical model of 10 building blocks for children birth-12 that will
reassure parents that what we have always known to be important in these years of a child’s life is
still important. This seminar will offer you practical, common-sense ideas and strategies to make
small changes in your home, which will make a big difference to your children’s cognitive, physical,
psychological, emotional and social health later in life.
Venue:
Sacred Heart Performing Arts Centre, Sacred Heart College,
Sorrento, WA
Date:
Tuesday, 11th August 2015
Time:
Doors open 6.30pm for a prompt 7pm start. Ends 9pm.
Cost:
$30 per ticket
Bookings: http://www.trybooking.com/HUQT
NB: Parents, guardians, family and friends of St Anthony’s have first preference
in securing tickets for this event. Tickets will be open to the general public in
June 2015 so be quick to secure yours today!
www.maggiedent.com
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Community Events
Free parent information
presentation
mindfulness courses for 7-18 year olds
What are the .b paws.b mindfulness courses?
paws .b is a mindfulness course for primary schools, based on six themes, and ideally taught to 7 –11
year olds. It teaches students about how their mind works and how to train their mind to be focused
and calm. It encourages the development of resilience, self-regulation, self-esteem and compassion.
It is influenced by adult mindfulness courses such as MBSR & MBCT and is a sister course to the .b
mindfulness course for 11-17 year olds. It was developed by the Mindfulness For Schools
Organisation in the UK and is currently being evaluated by the University of Bangor in Wales, UK.
What will the presentation cover?
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What the course teaches and how it can help your child
Neuroscience of mindfulness and scientific research
A taste through a simple practice
A sneak peak at the course content
How you can learn mindfulness yourself and support you child
Light refreshments provided
PRESENTER: Renae Bedells ~ qualified .b and paws.b teacher, children’s mindfulness
and yoga teacher and primary school teacher.
WHEN: Saturday 25th July 2015
TIME: 10:00-11:30am
TO REGISTER: Email: [email protected]
WHERE: Embley House
call Renae Bedells: 0439 397 800
College Contacts
Please note the College Administration and Student Services office hours are 8.00 am - 4.00 pm
C o l l ege Ad ministration – 9405 4777
Studen ts S er vices – 9405 0563
A bsentees – 9405 0599
U ni for m S h op –9405 0539
C a feter ia – 9405 0528
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