SBC NEWS
Friday,
December 8,
2006
The newsletter of St Bernard’s College, Essendon is published the 2nd & 4th week of each month
From The College
Leadership Team
As the 2006 school year
draws to a close we reflect
on the highs and lows that
this year has brought. Let us
remember especially the
Italiano, Kauzlaric & Manago
families – and all others who
have lost loved ones and will
be
finding
Christmas
especially difficult this year.
Let us also remember the blessings we have received
and value the joy that our families can bring. We
especially wish to thank the many staff, students and
families who have given so generously to help the St
Bernards Community. A special blessing to those staff,
sudents and families who are finishing their time at SBC.
May you all have a safe and blessed Christmas 2006.
Unfortunately, we find that we will be farewelling
some wonderful staff who are moving to other
endeavours next year:
o Adrian Kendall - 24 years service
o Frank Merlo - 22 years service
o Napoleon Rodezno - 7 years service
o Gerard Large - 6 years service
o Carolyn Stone - 5 years service
o Jamie Watson - 5 years service
o Amanda Mooney - 3 years service
Every one of these people has made a significant
contribution to our College, in a multitude of areas
and we are indebted to them, for all they have done
for SBC. In addition to the above, Ross Montalto and
Tarik Kendjer will be taking Long Service Leave during
2007 and we trust they have an enriching time during
their period of leave.
Please keep in your prayers the Year 12 students who
will be receiving their VCE results this coming Monday.
The Clairvaux awards night will provide an opportunity
to congratulate our students, who have excelled
academically, as well as seeing who wins the
prestigious Golden Jubilee Award for 2006.
Important Reminder
From the start of 2007 students in Yr 7-11 will be required to
wear the summer shirt in Term 1 & after Cup Day in Term 4.
Year 12 students will have the option of wearing the special
Year 12 tie which can be purchased for $12.
Please check the uniform shop hours in case you need to purchase a new or
second hand shirt.
Frank FitzGerald, John McKenna, Nick Scully, Caroline Sheehan,
Bruce Wallace, Brendan Douglas.
Please remember in your prayers
We were greatly saddened to learn of the death of Domenic Manago
as a result of a motorcycle accident in Keilor Rd. Dominic was a past
student, son of staff member Frances and nephew of staff members
Mirella Luca and Fran Muscara.
Former Moonee Valley Mayor Lydia Kauzlaric, mother of Luka 12E,
died after a long battle with cancer. She became the city’s first
female Deputy Mayor at the end of 2003 and its first female Mayor at
the end of 2004. Lydia was a teacher and was currently working as a
Curriculum Advisor with the Catholic Education Office.
Dr Charles Barbaro, father of past students Andrew ’83 (dec’d),
Charles ‘85 and Peter ‘87, passed away peacefully at St Vincent’s
Private Hospital.
The wife of past student Greg ’61 (dec’d) and mother of Brendan ‘92,
Josephine Brogan, passed away peacefully
May They Rest in Peace
Edmund Rice Network
News/Justice Issues
New Catholic Social Justice Groups
Concern for the preservation of democratic traditions
and a just and compassionate society, has seen the
emergence of new groups in Australia that are
committed to the common good and the application of
principles drawn from the Christian Social Justice
tradition.
The Centre For An Ethical Society was launched by
Sir Gerard Brennan AC KBE in Sydney on Nov 21st . A
few days later a symposium organized by the recently
formed Social Policy Connections group in
Melbourne on "Evaluating the G20 – key issues and the
implications for us" addressed the issue of the
implementation of the Millenium Development Goals.
The Social Policy Connections group is closely allied to
Polmin a political lobby group which has been active
for several years with the aim of influencing public
policy for the common good in accord with Catholic
Social Justice principles.
Another analysis of the outcomes of the G20 meeting
can be found at the Jubilee Australia website.
The emergence of these groups followed the launch of
the Faith Doing Justice website in the same month,
and taken together they indicate a depth of concern
that has arisen at current directions of Australian
society where economic concerns appear to be given
priority over the human, the individual over the
community, and where issues of fairness, compassion
and the long term good are ignored.
These groups would also wish to re-assert that
for a Christian the pursuit of social justice is an
obligation and not just an option, an obligation
that some would seek to deny or minimise.
Interestingly, a similar group Catholics in Alliance for
the Common Good has also recently emerged in the
United States with the aim of :"promoting the necessary conditions for a culture of life
- a culture that reverences the dignity of the human
person over greed, materialism, and the politics of
division". It too aims "to be faithful to the Catholic
tradition that calls us to participate actively in public life
in the service of human dignity, social justice and the
common good."
As the year draws to a close and the feast of Christmas
focuses our attention on the common values we hold as
Christians, take the opportunity to reflect on the year
gone by and what difference has been made by each
one of us to the world we live in.
Parent & Board News
The College Board
After some negotiations, SBC has been successful in
purchasing the Santa Monica property as at January 1,
2007. This will free up the College to begin plans for a
significant upgrade of the facilities that should allow all
groups within our community to benefit from the
beautiful environment at Santa Monica. The Board and
Advisory Forum will commence this process with a
planning weekend early in 2007.
Over the break we will see extensive paving taking
place and also the completion of the new car park.
Ladies and Friends Auxiliary
Second Hand Book Sale
The Ladies and Friends Auxiliary had their AGM on
Wednesday, December 6. It was fabulous to welcome
some new ladies and we all look forward to working
together in the new year.
The Executive Committee was nominated and elected as
follows:
President:
Vicki Yeoman (re-elected)
Vice President:
Anna Farfalla
Treasurer:
Wilma Ambrosi
Secretary:
Michel L’Eveille
Minutes Secretary:
Sue Duquemin
Advisory Board Rep: Dianne Lorenzi
Our first meeting for 2007 will be held on Wednesday,
February 7, in the Pavilion at 9.30am – new faces always
welcome. Any questions re the above please call Vicki
Yeoman 0403 502 662.
The Ladies & Friends Auxiliary wish you all a very Merry
Christmas and a happy and safe new year.
General News
The Second Hand Book Sale will be held on Tuesday,
December 12, between 6:00pm-7:00pm in the College
Gymnasium. There will be no provision for EFTPOS
transactions, only cash with personal cheques a
possibility for those who are happy to accept these.
Booklists
Please remember to return your booklist to Reception
at the College by Wednesday, December 13, 2006.
Cabaret DVD
A DVD of the musical Cabaret is now available for
purchase. Please see the campus office for further
details.
Lost Property
There are a number of clothing items, which have not
been claimed. If any student has lost an item of
clothing throughout 2006 please check at The Strand,
Clairvaux or Main Receptions, before items are disposed
of at the end of the school year.
Calendar Dates
Dec 2006, Jan & Feb 2007
The Strand
First day of school for students next year is Friday,
February 2 except for students of 9D who begin their
Santa Monica experience on Tuesday, January 30.
Semester 2 reports will be posted home at the end of the
next week.
Date
Time
Event
Mon, 11 Dec
07:30p
Clairvaux Academic Presentation Night
Tue, 12 Dec
06:00p
SBC Annual Secondhand Book Sale
Thu, 14 Dec
06:00p
Strand Academic Presentation Night
Next Thursday, December 14, the Strand Academic
Awards evening for Years 7–9 students will be held in the
Colle ge Gymnasium and all parents and students are
encouraged to attend.
Thu, 21 Dec
SBC Community Theatre Project
College Office Closes for Summer Holidays
Tue, 23 Jan
09:00a
College Office Opens for start of School Year
Thu, 25 Jan
08:00a
AHERSA Captains
Fri, 26 Jan
08:00a
AHERSA Captains
Sat, 27 Jan
08:00a
AHERSA Captains
In 2007, SBC is initiating a community theatre group at
the college for current students. In addition, it is
envisaged that a management group, comprising of past
student s, staff and parents (assisted by professional and
semi-professional directors, actors, designers and stage
managers as required) establish the project to offer
community
theatre
programmes,
workshops
and
performance opportunities to the current students.
Sun, 28 Jan
08:00a
AHERSA Captains
Mon, 29 Jan
08:30a
Uniform Shop Open for Business
Through a project such as this, we aim to foster enduring
relationships with former students, broaden our holistic
education opportunities and empower current students
and families, enabling community growth as seen as
imperatives of the Edmund Rice Charter direction.
Fri, 02 Feb
Expressions of interest from those in the SBC community
who wish to be a part of this exciting new venture can be
emailed to [email protected] and/ or
to attend the planning meeting to develop a mission
statement and priorities and to discuss logistics. The
meeting will take place in the boardroom on Wednesday,
14th February 2007 at 6.30pm. Please RSVP to Ms Suzie
Bradmore by email or on 9289 1135.
Being A Man ...Becoming A Man Programme
All Year 9 families have received an invitation to be
involved in the Being A Man ... Becoming A Man
programme for Year 10 Students of 2007. There are still
a number of places available and we urge you to apply
by this year to help with the planning for next year. If
you have lost your application form or want more
information please contact John Samanna on 9289-1112
or send an email to: [email protected]
John Samanna
Student Welfare Coordinator
Tue, 30 Jan
Wed, 31 Jan
Thu, 01 Feb
All Teaching Staff Return
07:00a
9D begins at Santa Monica
08:30a
Uniform Shop Open for Business
08:30a
Uniform Shop Open for Business
10:00a
Academic & General Prepack Book Collection Day
08:30a
Uniform Shop Open for Business
Term 1 Commences for all Students
07:30a
9D pick up from Santa Monica
08:30a
Uniform Shop open for business
Sun, 04 Feb
10:00a
ACC Swim Camp
Mon, 05 Feb
07:00a
ACC Swim Camp
07:30a
9D to Santa Monica
12:15p
ACC Senior Cricket 2nd XI v St. Paul’s, Altona
01:00p
ACC Senior Cricket 1st XI v Parade, Bundoora
07:30p
Year 10 Parent Information Night
09:00a
10G Agere City Walk #1
07:30p
Year 7 Parent Information Night
07:30a
9D pick up from Santa Monica
Wed, 07 Feb
Thu, 08 Feb
Fri, 09 Feb
Calling for stall holders
School of the Good Shepherd, Gladstone Park will be
holding a Twilight Market on Friday, February 23, 2007
from 3pm – 8pm. To request a stall or for further details
call Josie on 0408126646 or Kerrie on 9338 3363
Please visit our website: www.sbc.melb.catholic.edu.au
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