Volume 8 No 30
11 October 2012
PO Box 588
BURNIE 7320
Phone: 6432 7600
Fax: 6431 9146
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mrs Susan Chen
Email: [email protected]
www.mrc.tas.edu.au
May we never waver,
But rise above the hurts,
Frustrations,
Petty grievances,
And sufferings in our lives,
To be daily renewed in the peace and
Love of Christ.
Let us build a loving community,
Where all may be nurtured,
And grow in wisdom and love.
Let us strive for excellence in all we do,
For the glory of God.
This we ask through Christ our Lord.
Amen
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, 12 October
NSATIS Athletics Carnival
REMAR Red Camp
Saturday, 13 October
REMAR Red Camp
Sunday, 14 October
REMAR Red Camp
Saturday, 20 October
SATIS Athletics Carnival
Friday, 2 November
Year 12 Graduation Assembly
Graduation Mass & Valedictory Dinner
Monday, 5 November
Recreation Day (College closed)
Monday, 12 November
TCE Exams commence for Senior College
Friday, 16 November
Year 10 Study Day
Year 7 Student Free Day
2013 New Students Orientation Day
Friday, 23 November
TCE Exams conclude for Senior College
Tuesday, 11 December
Last day for students Year 7 to Year 9
FRAYNE HOUSE DAY
Sister Ursula Frayne’s story is very much one of, “if at first you don’t succeed then
try, try again”. Asked to go to Newfoundland in Canada with her sisters in 1842
where they were rejected, she returned to Ireland and was asked by the Bishop of
Perth to go to Perth, Western Australia, where they were provided no
accommodation and the going was very hard. Returning once more to Ireland to
seek supplies and more Sisters, she returned to Australia and by 1850 sailed to
Melbourne, and with her sisters started many works of mercy to care for the sick
and educate poor children. Today the Mercy hospitals and Mercy schools in
Australia are evidence of the great work that she and her Sisters began.
Her determination to do her best in the face of extraordinary obstacles is a
wonderful lesson to all of us and especially to the students of Frayne House. The
Frayne House crest symbolises the story of her journeys across the world, her
lifelong dedication to Christ and the work of Mercy and her determination always
to “strive for excellence”.
BOB STEWART UNIFORM SHOP
Tuesday 12.30pm – 4.30pm
Uniform Shop Reduced Hours
Normal Trading Hours:
Friday
8.30am – 1.15pm
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Uniform Shop
will only be open from 8.15am to 11.15am this Friday.
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mrs Susan Chen cont.
NSATIS
This Friday MRC hosts the Athletics at Penguin. Congratulations to the students who have been chosen for the
team and best wishes. Students and parents are asked to wait until the closing ceremony before collecting your
students from the venue.
ARCHBISHOP’S VISIT
Also this Friday the College will receive a visit from Archbishop Adrian to mandate our College as an authentic
Catholic institute and launch the Strategic Directions 2012-2016 which form an important part of the planning of
the future of the College.
PRINCIPALS FORUM
I attended a meeting of senior secondary principals on Thursday at which almost all senior secondary Catholic,
Independent and DoE schools in Tasmania were represented. There was unanimous support for our schools to
“speak with a common voice” on curriculum, assessment and Quality Assurance with the Tasmanian
Qualifications Authority. There was support also to look at ways to collaborate and share professional learning,
(informally as is already happening to some extent), but also more formally.
YEAR 10 DINNER
Congratulations to Ms Belinda Brown, Year 10 staff and the student committee for a well organised and
enjoyable evening. The students looked sophisticated and behaved in a mature fashion as they enjoyed a formal
dinner and dancing.
Number 15, 2012
What a busy first few weeks it has been this term. Our raffle of four original Marc McBride dragon
paintings is continuing. These signed paintings are available to view in the library and tickets can be
purchased from the circulation desk. Tickets are $3 each or 2 for $5 and all money raised will go
toward supporting our National Year of Reading celebrations.
Our first quiz of the term has been drawn – congratulations to Cameron van der Drift for winning the
prize of a cinema ticket. Our current quiz is on Australianisms, asking for knowledge of wedgies,
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rissoles, baggy greens and cars ‘up on blocks’. The winner of this quiz will be drawn on Friday 19
and we look forward to reading the answers.
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As mentioned in our last Library Newsletter, James Moloney will be at Marist Regional College on the 6
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and 7 of November. Author of many fiction novels for both older and younger readers, including Kill the
Possum, Buzzard Breath and Brains, Book of Lies and Crossfire as well as the fabulous Boys and Books :
Building a culture of reading around our boys, James is also an experienced and inspiring speaker.
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We are opening one of his sessions to the public on the afternoon of Wednesday 7 November. This
session will be $10 p/p and is available to anyone interested in attending.
However, if you are unable to make this talk, we are also hosting a Dinner with James Moloney at Cloud 9
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on Tuesday 6 November, where he will be the celebrity speaker. The cost of this event is $40 p/p for a
wonderful 3 course meal, great views and company, plus hearing and meeting James!
For more information on either of these events or to book your seat, please contact me on 6432 7644 or
[email protected].
eBooks Available
Pocketful of Eyes by Lili Wilkinson
Bee is in her element working in the taxidermy department at the Museum of Natural History, but her summer job turns out
to be full of surprises: A dead body in the Red Rotunda; a mysterious Museum benefactor; a large stuffed tiger in the
Catacombs; a handsome boy with a fascination for unusual animal mating habits; and a pocketful of glass eyes. Can Bee sift
through the clues to discover whether her mentor really committed suicide ... or is there a murderer in their midst?
Life Without Limits by Nick Vujicic
This is the story of gutsy Nick Vujicic, an amazing 28-year-old Australian born without arms or legs who is now an
internationally successful inspirational speaker. Packed full of wisdom, testimonials of his faith and laugh-out-loud humour,
Nick tells of life in his Chesty Bond body, his visit to Africa at the age of 20 where he gave away $20,000 of his life savings to
the poor, and raised another $20,000 for them on the side, and how he learned to surf, skateboard, dive and more.
Dog on a Surfboard by Billy Lambert
Riding the tsunami makes the Irish terrier a legend in his own time. But there's a price to pay: separation from his
companion; injury; conspiracies to keep him from his beloved oceans and their waves. Kamehameha wants what once was.
But a menagerie of humans and animals force him to make adventurous detours: in plane cargo bays at twenty-thousand
feet; through the jungles of Central America; on a raft down a perilous river; and over shark-infested waters to a speck of
land mid-Pacific…
If you’re interested in these, or any other ebooks, please contact Library staff to find out how you can borrow them from our
library collection of over 100 titles.
CWoodberry
Librarian/Library Manager
EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE
NATIONAL SCIENCE YOUTH FORUM
Congratulations to Allison Burgess, William Sikora, and Emily Mackrill
The National Youth Science Forum is a unique program that enables students on the point of entering their final
year of secondary school, the opportunity to get a hands-on feel for careers and learn about study options in the
diverse fields of science, engineering and technology.
Allison and William chose to stay at the National Australian University in Canberra. Emily chose to stay at the
University of Tasmania. Each of the students will live on campus as University students, gain an insider's
perspective on campus life, and experience real science, working with real scientists at a range of laboratories and
workshops for 5 days in January 2013.
Out of the students who apply from MRC we usually get one student through the application process. Well done
Allison, William and Emily on your abilities and diligence in making it through this application process.
PICSE Science Investigation Awards – UTAS Cradle Coast
Congratulations to Lillian Stewart – 3rd Year 9 Award for her Investigation on
“ZAPPED” – disproving microwave water
In an age when we are concerned about the effects of electromagnetic
radiation, Lillian was investigating if microwaved water affects living
organisms. She decided to study the effects of microwave water on the growth
of mung bean plants. Lillian supported her hypothesis that microwave water
does not affect the growth of mung beans.
Erin Cox – People’s Choice Award for her investigation on School of Fish
Erin was investigating if fish were capable of having long term memory. We are
told that goldfish only have a memory span of 3 seconds. Erin trained 3
different types of goldfish to swim through different size hoops for a food
reward. She supported her hypothesis that fish do have a long term memory.
SCIENCE - International Competitions and Assessments for School (Science - ICAS)
The Science ICAS is not an easy competition as it tests each year group in a wide variety of areas in science. This
year we had 71 students from Year 7 to 12 who volunteered to compete in the Science ICAS.
Out of the 71 students, 24 achieved Credit Certificates, 13 Distinction Certificates, and 2 High Distinction
Certificates.
Special mention to Arrabella King (Year 10) and Lachlan Mason for achieving an outstanding result in obtaining
High Distinction Certificates.
I would encourage all students interested in Science competitions to apply for next year’s 2013 Science ICAS when
the dates are advertised by the MRC Science department.
Congratulations to the following students
Year 12
Zachary Whitley
Domenic Colpo
Alexander Licht
Student No. Entered 4
Distinction
Credit
Credit
Year 11
Lee Mason
Student No. Entered 3
Credit
Year 10
Arabellea King
Jacqueline Chamley
Alice Djakic
Hannah Gibbons
Alex Brandsema
Nicholas Jones
William McDonagh
Laura Singleton
Student No. Entered 13
High Distinction
Distinction
Distinction
Distinction
Credit
Credit
Credit
Credit
Year 9
Mason Lachlan
Montgometry Roberts
Nicholas Woods
Jonty Fahey
Glenn Macaulay
Naba Alsaffar
Noor Alsaffar
Lillian Stewart
Gemma Winton
Student No. Entered 15
High Distinction
Distinction
Distinction
Distinction
Credit
Credit
Credit
Credit
Credit
SCIENCE - International Competitions and Assessments for School (Science - ICAS)
Congratulations to the following students cont.
Year 8
Thomas Dare
Varn Kotay
Samuel Reugebrink
Callam Stewart
Georgia Whitely
Sebastyan Sullivan
Isabel Dolting
Hayden Kelly
Monique Licht
Kurrin McGrath
Brad Rubock
Student No. Entered 15
Distinction
Distinction
Distinction
Distinction
Distinction
Credit
Credit
Credit
Credit
Credit
Credit
Year 7
Callum Somerville
Ruby Doherty
Oliver Malley
Edward Murchie
Connor Smith
Thomas Wylie
Student No. Entered 20
Distinction
Credit
Credit
Credit
Credit
Credit
MARIST REGIONAL COLLEGE’S SENIOR DRAMA
class would like to invite you to attend their
performance of Opening a Fuzzwollop’s Frame of Mind, written by Daniel Evans.
Wednesday, 24 October at 7pm
Conway Hall of Marist Regional College
In a closed room a group of people trapped by their surroundings accept their predicament. The Eyre, a naive
young stranger, poses the question of life outside the room and the claustrophobic existence of this strange
group is challenged. This is a delightfully funny absurdist play that explores the nature of humanity and our fear of
the unknown.
This performance is the practical exam for Theatre Performance so your support would be greatly appreciated.
Please contact Mrs Jacqueline de Jonge on 6432 7600 for further information.
P&F OPEN GARDENS
P&F Open Gardens
I would like to thank all the people who have volunteered to assist with the Open Gardens on 27 and 28
October. You should have received an email that advises you of your roster day and time plus information
about what is expected of you on the day.
I’m looking for two people to assist with tidying the kitchen and packing up tables and chairs at Ormley
Garden on Sunday 28 October at 4pm. Ormley Garden is located at 33 Daveys Road, West Pine. If you are
able to help please contact me via email.
Donations of cakes, slices and muffins would be sincerely appreciated. Please leave these at the front office
on Friday 26 October.
If you have potted plants for the Open Gardens please leave these in my carport at 10 Aileen Cres, Burnie
by Friday 12 October.
The garden raffle will be drawn on Monday 29 October. Please return sold tickets and money to the front
office soon. There are eleven fabulous prizes to be won.
Your generosity and support is appreciated.
Tess McDonagh
P&F President
[email protected]
0428 717 382
VARIETY – The childrens’ charity
Tasbash starts in Burnie on Sunday 13 October. Commencing at 8am with a Community Breakfast
on the Burnie Waterfront. Everyone welcome.
The Bash is a week long event that is fund raising for the local areas. This is not a speed event but
to experience Tassie’s rural regions and to give the Bashers a chance to see the funds at work in the
areas they pass through.
For further information contact the Variety Office on 03 6248 4888 or www.variety.org.au/tas
BURNIE MUSICAL SOCIETY INCORPORTATED
Are pleased to announce that the 2012 pantomime will be
Puss in Black
You know the story of PUSS IN BOOTS; well, it’s very similar but with a twist.
Marist Regional College students involved are: Emily Lamb, Seth Foster, Molly Williams, Tori
Wilson, Chloe Dennison, Sienna Ferguson-Stevens, Damian Harvey, Kaitlyn Harvey
Public performances will be presented on Saturday evening, 17 November and Sunday
afternoon, 18 November
IN RESPONSE TO CONCERNS RAISED BY STAFF ABOUT STUDENT UNDERSTANDING OF
PLOVERS AND THEIR BEHAVIOUR
MASKED LAPWING (SPUR-WINGED PLOVER) – Vanellus Miles
Protection Status
Plovers are fully protected under the Nature Conservation Act 2002 and Wildlife Regulations 1999. Any
interference with the bird, nest or eggs is not permitted.
Why Birds Swoop
Adult birds pair for life and breeding occurs late winter to early spring, when the eggs hatch up to 62 days
from being laid the young chicks may scatter up to 200m from the next and both parents will guard their
young.
• Plovers swoop to defend their eggs or young that are not capable to defend themselves from potential
predators such as humans and dogs.
• Some pairs defend large mobile territories around chicks rather than the nest. Such attacks usually
cease after the eggs hatch and the chicks are mobile.
• Most swooping behaviour is to threaten or bluff to warn off intruders. Contact is rarely made.
• Always bear in mind that these birds are only rightly defending what is theirs and following their
instincts, just as humans would.
What To Do
1. If the problem is minor or only occasional or does not threaten your lifestyle or business, consider
tolerating it as it is a small price to pay to have wildlife around.
2. Avoid the birds while swooping occurs by choosing a different route.
3. Travel in a group. Most birds only swoop individuals
4. Wear a hat.
5. Hold or wave a stick or flag above your head.
6. Cyclists should always dismount and walk through the swoop-zone.
Do Not
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Stare at the birds when being swooped, this may result in eye damage.
Panic or run. It may encourage the plovers to continue to attack.
Search for the nest or young.
Do not remove eggs or destroy nests as birds will re-lay re-nest.
Harass, interfere or throw objects at the birds.