SUMMER 2017 EDITION
THE YEAR OF COMPASSION
AMEN
We are praying for a member of the St Joseph’s College parent
community, Frank Dichiera who passed away last week.
Frank is husband to Tanya and father to Bethany in Year 9 and Joshua in
Year 7. The impact of this loss has been felt by staff, parents, students
and members of the wider community. Our prayers and thoughts are
with his family, friends and colleagues at this time.
Frank is now in God’s care. May he rest in peace.
St Joseph’s College is always seeking to improve the physical, emotional
and social wellbeing of students in order to enhance student
engagement, achievement, success in learning, and improve capacity to
effect behavioural change.
By this stage you would be well aware of the appointment of College
Psychologist Justine Duncan to our Wellbeing staff. Another initiative
we are implementing is the change of location for Wellbeing at the
Enright Campus. Students have requested a space that provides access
to a larger, quieter, more private area of the College. The new
Wellbeing Centre will be located on the top floor of the Convent in the
rooms E17-21. Initially it will include consulting rooms, a space for
group work and access to a large balcony space. We believe that these
flexible spaces will enhance the wonderful work of our wellbeing staff
so they can continue to support our students with any concerns impacting on their physical, social, emotional and
cognitive state of being – all integral to effective learning.
Wellbeing support at the College has the following key benefits:
It can increase positive behaviours, knowledge, attitudes and skills. Wellbeing support helps young people avoid specific
risk behaviours and develop related life skills including communication and interpersonal skills, decision-making and
critical thinking skills as well as coping and self-management skills.
Improve social outcomes by providing opportunities to build positive social interactions and foster the development of
students’ respect, tolerance and self-discipline.
Improve educational outcomes by assisting with strategies to manage learning challenges.
Our young people are all unique; each from different families, different backgrounds and different life circumstances.
Despite the range of differences that exist, one constant we recognise and prioritise is each child’s need and right to feel
valued and supported. All too often our children find themselves under pressure, especially when suffering the strains
of learning challenges, health problems, family issues and social concerns, to name but a few. All too often, these
obstacles can get in the way of our children’s capacity to attend to their learning because, understandably, their feelings
and thoughts are elsewhere.
At St Joseph’s College we value and prioritise the wellbeing of our students, staff and parents. We are committed to
supporting and developing the ‘whole child’ and therefore each child’s physical, emotional and social wellbeing is a
focus. To this end, our staff foster an atmosphere of genuine care for our students, parents and for each other.
We aim to ensure that our young people are socially, spiritually and ethically aware, and are contributing, fulfilled
members of the local and global community. They are dealing with issues ranging from global conflicts to community
concerns to individual issues. Our students, as all young people of today, struggle with the demands of understanding
who they are, dealing with conflict from within and issues concerning human relationships. Our College prides itself on
its capacity and desire to deliver education to young people in a way that captures their hearts and minds, and
considers their overall wellbeing, including their spiritual wellbeing.
On that note I must wish all in our community a wonderful break. May the God whose sacrificial love we celebrate at
Easter, bless you and all whom you love.
God bless us all in our work.
Mrs Marg Blythman
Principal
Last Sunday’s Gospel told the story of a blind man healed by Jesus. Jesus healed the man who had been blind since
birth. Jesus defended what was right in the face of challenges. Jesus challenged the leaders of his time to live by the
Gospel values, our College’s Mercy Values – Compassion, Justice, Hospitality, Excellence, Spirituality, Service, and
Community. Are there ways that our lives need to reflect these values: at home, at work, in our community activities?
This coming Sunday the Gospel deals with the theme of death and life through the story of Lazarus who dies and is given
life by Jesus. It is an account that focusses on the faith of two women, Mary and Martha whose relationship with Jesus
touches his human core with compassion for them.
Jesus is moved by love to respond to the needs of those who loved Lazarus. In our greatest need we need to have faith
that we too can call on God to be with us and to give us life when we feel that life is draining away in the challenges of
the situation. The Resurrection is the ultimate reassurance that life can follow death throughout our lives.
One way that we can give life to others is through donating to Project Compassion – www.caritas.org. This is
a well recognised Catholic charity that works with communities to build towards a sustainable future where
the dignity of the people is most important and where decisions are made by locals and supported by our
funds. Easter is about life and we can be part of the process of bringing life by our donations and through
our relationships with those whom we meet each day in our various lives at home, work and in the
community.
A reminder that the changeover date from summer to winter uniform is Wednesday 26 April. Please ensure your
child’s winter uniform items fit and are ready by this date. Please see the end of this newsletter for extended uniform
shop hours to accommodate the changeover.
Congratulations to past students Tony Calvi and Domenica Zappia who are soon to be married at the Sacred Heart
Church.
Congratulations to Sebastian Pollifrone who received a first place in the Under 14 SA State Little Athletics High Jump
final recently.
Congratulations to Lindsay Barbary and his team for winning the Riverland Baseball Grand Final in Renmark.
Our College would like to acknowledge the achievements of our students in a range of sporting, artistic, academic,
community service, and other endeavours. We invite parents, friends and students themselves to nominate by emailing
[email protected].
St Joseph’s College is constantly examining policies and procedures that make our College a Safe School and a better
workplace for students, staff and visitors, including parents. In light of this, we are currently undertaking a process to
put in place guidelines for how parents, students and staff should interact in order to create a truly co-operative and
respectful environment for all.
We are establishing a Working Party of parents, students and staff to commence discussion and formulation of a set of
policies and procedures that will act as guidelines for how all associated with the College should treat each other,
particularly in stressful situations.
Therefore, we call upon parents to nominate to be part of the Working Party that will meet early in Term 2 to
commence creating our own College response to the Safe and Sound Practice Guidelines of the Ballarat Diocese. Parent
input into the revamped Student Phone Policy was invaluable in giving the process credibility and good advice.
We hope that this opportunity will again find parents willing to attend gatherings to formulate positive strategies for
how parents and the College can continue to build strong and fruitful relationships. This process is designed to create a
Code of Conduct for Parents when interacting with College staff.
Parents who are interested in being part of the Working Party are asked to contact Raquel Gooch at the College by
4.30pm on Thursday, April 13: [email protected] or 5018 8000.
Dr Tony Finn
Mid Semester reports will be released on Friday 31 March at 4pm. Reading through this report with your child has many
benefits. It will provide stimulus for discussion/dialogue and will provide an opportunity for parents to get involved
more practically with their child’s education. Talk to your child about what the report is saying and remember if there
are questions or if there are things that you are not sure about, that Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews take place on
Tuesday 2 May.
I would suggest that one of the most significant aspects of the Mid Semester Reports is the invitation to Parent, Teacher
and Student Interviews. The teacher may indicate that an interview is "requested", however, all families are invited to
attend the Interviews regardless of whether a request appears on the report. A reminder that this day is a home study
day for students so we can make all staff available over an extended period of time and so that students can attend
meetings with their parents. We value and encourage parent input and support for the students and their education.
Bookings for Parent Teacher Interviews open on Monday 3 April and will close on Monday 1 May. I also would like to
suggest that your child attends the interview with you as this can really add to the benefits of the discussion. It has been
proven that a large factor in student learning outcomes is the partnership between the student, the family and the
school. Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews are an important element of this partnership. Hopefully you will avail
yourself of the opportunity to meet with your child’s teachers to further develop the partnership.
Also a reminder that you can get feedback on your child’s progress at any time by accessing the Parent Access Module
via the College website. Already this year 370 families have accessed and viewed their child’s results and feedback. If
you have not yet accessed the Parent Access Module and you are not sure how to do this please contact your child’s
homeroom teacher and they will help you with the process.
Parent, Teacher and Student Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 2 May from 12.00noon to 8.00pm in the McAuley
Precinct at the Enright Campus. Interview appointments are made through the Parent Access Module.
You will have access to bookings from 9am Monday 3 April until 2pm on Monday 1 May.
Instructions for making bookings.
To access Parent/Teacher/Student Interview bookings you will need to go to the school website and go to
Login > SIMON/PAM > and enter your username and password. If you have lost or cannot remember your login
details, please phone reception at school to have your login details reset.
When you login to the Parent Access Module you will see a tab like the one below at the top of the page on the right
hand side.
Parent Teacher Interviews
Click here to Enter
Click on Enter, if you have more than one child at the College, select the child you want to make bookings for and you
will see a list of their classes. Click on the classes that you would like to make appointments for and select a time, then
use tab “Book Interview”.
After you have made all the appointments you require you will see towards the bottom of the page a list of booked
times and you should be able to print these appointments.
Learning Tip
I thought it would be a good time to look at some decisions that can have a major influence on a student’s level of
academic achievement. Below is a tip from Skylar Anderson, Director of “Study Right”.
Top Tips to Encourage Students to Boost Their Academic Success
1. Simplify Your Organisation System
Every student has an organisation system. True, the definition of “organisation” may be looser for some students than
others, but everyone has a way they stay organised (or attempt to).
Maybe you are the “Type-A” student and you have a clearly defined system. You will know that you’re “Type-A” by the
file folders you both own and use, the folded socks in your drawer, and all the lists by which you keep track of important
information. You probably have a calendar, a planner, and you know exactly which clothing is clean and which is dirty.
Not everyone fits in such a naturally organised world. These students can be called “Type-B.”
If you are a “Type-B” student, you are not alone, but organisation probably requires more effort. “Type-B” students tend
to prefer “piling systems” to filing cabinets. Calendars often seem like too much work, so they would rather just put
everything in their backpacks and find it later. Students on the far end of the “Type-B” universe may even find
themselves sorting laundry via the “smell check” method.
Regardless of whether you are a Type A or B student, though, one of the biggest difference-makers this year is your
organisation system. Few things will save time and improve academic performance the way an effective organisation
system will. A great organization system has at its centre one goal: replace your brain.
The more organised you are, the less you have to think. Your organisation system should be simple enough that you
don’t have to make any decisions about where you put new assignments, where to find completed assignments, or
what to do with graded assignments. You shouldn’t have to go through a mental checklist every time you study because
your organisation system does it for you.
The fewer decisions you need to make, the more your thoughts and energy can focus on things that matter. Thus the
simpler your system, the better. Consider these four questions to determine how simple your organisation system is
right now:
 Do you have only one place for each category of assignments: not completed (“to-do”), completed (“to-turn-in”), and
graded (“to-file”)?
 Do you have only one place where you keep your notes for class?
 Do you have a system to make sure that all assignments get on your calendar?
 Do you have a system to focus on what needs to be done and not just what’s due tomorrow?
When you can answer each of these four questions without thinking, you will know that your organization system is
simple enough to be a major asset this year.
Happy Easter to you and your family as we celebrate Our Fathers greatest sacrifice through his Son, Jesus Christ.
Mr Greg Kluske
Students in each of these subject areas are spending this week undertaking a range of teacher-organised programs, run
by specialist facilitators in Melbourne, as part of their studies. We look forward to hearing about the learning
achievements of our students from these trips in the newsletters early in Term 2.
All Senior school students are expected to arrive for the start of each day by 8.45am at the latest regardless if they have
study periods in the morning or not. There is no late arrival for school on any day and as such, we expect all students to
be at school and ready for homeroom by 8.45am. Students that arrive late need to provide a reason for their late
arrival; students that repeatedly arrive late without explanation will be followed up and may be asked to attend
detention as a consequence of continually arriving late.
Some Year 11 VCE students will have five study periods per week this semester (depending on if they are enrolled in an
RE subject or not). It is an expectation that at all Year 11 VCE students will remain at school for the entire teaching day
each week, regardless of if they have study periods or not. We encourage our students to use the study area of the
Library to maximize their use of their time during study periods.
Year 12 VCE students have 10 periods per week of study time, three of these are in supervised study groups called
“Academe” where all Year 12 VCE students are not in teaching classes. Five of these are in unsupervised study time. All
Year 12 VCE students are expected to use their allocated study periods for completion of set work at school, unless they
have sought permission to leave early on these days. Students leaving the College grounds at these times must sign out
at the Student Office. Year 12 Students may choose to go home early on Wednesday afternoons in Periods 6/7 during
Academe times without signing out. Students that choose to remain at school on these days must sign in at the Student
Office at the start of lunchtime please.
With the weather moving to a milder and eventually colder part of the year, it is timely to remind students of their
uniform expectations as we transition to the wearing of Winter uniform. The Winter uniform changeover date is
Wednesday 26 April. By this date we expect all students to be wearing full Winter uniform including ties that are tied
correctly and worn with the top shirt buttons done up. Year 12 students should have received a Year 12 tie at a House
assembly by the time you receive this newsletter. Senior students are asked to consult the student planner if they are
unsure of what is allowed and what is not in terms of Winter uniform. The College Ski Jacket can be worn over the top
of the College jumper during Terms 2 and 3 only. The Ski Jacket is not to be worm as an alternative to wearing the
College jumper, but can be worn in addition to the College jumper as an over garment only. It is every student’s
individual responsibility to know the expectations in relation to all aspects of wearing the College uniform correctly and
with pride at all times.
The following Unit 3-4 Subjects will have SAC tasks in the first two weeks of Term 2. The dates are provided for your
information and are a guide to when actual tasks will run. Please check Learning Areas for confirmation of specific task
dates of specific tasks as entered by the subject teacher.
Tuesday 18 April:
Tuesday 18 April:
Tuesday 18 April:
Tuesday 18 April:
Tuesday 18 April:
Friday 21 April:
Monday 24 April:
Monday 24 April:
Monday 24 April:
Monday 24 April:
Visual Communication Design (SAC 2)
Geography (Outcome 1)
Food Studies (SAC 1)
Theatre Studies (SAC 2)
Psychology (SAC 2)
Health 7 Human Development (SAC 2) (Both Classes)
Legal Studies (SAC 2)
Business Management (SAC 2) (Both Classes)
Psychology (SAC 3)
Chemistry (SAC 2)
If you have any queries about this information, I am more than happy to speak with you about these matters.
Mr George Paolucci
On Thursday March 24, St Joseph’s College hosted a Keys Please information session sponsored by Vic Roads. Students
and parents that attended received valuable knowledge and strategies to assist learner drivers obtain their learners
permit, gain experience, successfully complete their log books and hopefully become safer drivers. Thank you to all
parents and students that attended.
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) for Year 7 and 9 students will be held on Tuesday
May 9, Wednesday May 10 and Thursday May 11, 2017. NAPLAN tests assess student knowledge and skills in Writing,
Reading, Language Conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy.
The results of the tests provide information for students, parents, teachers and Principals which can be used to improve
student achievement. All students in Years 7 and 9 are expected to participate in the NAPLAN tests. During test week,
catch-up tests will be available for individual students who are absent on test days. These students may undertake
catch-up tests on Friday May 12, 2017.
Support can be arranged for students with disabilities, if the student regularly uses similar support for classroom
assessment tasks. Large print, braille and black and white versions of the tests are available for students that require
them. Exemptions may be granted to students with significant intellectual disabilities and to students who have been
learning English for less than one year. If your child requires support, please discuss this with Mrs Fiona Pike or Mrs
Sheryl Pettinau prior to the tests. Parental consent is required before any support due to disability or exemption is
granted.
Students may be withdrawn from NAPLAN by their parent or carer. This is a matter for consideration by parents and
carers in consultation with the Principal. If, after consultation, you decide to withdraw your child, you must sign a
Student Withdrawal Form. These forms will be electronically generated through the NAPLAN administration and are
available at the College. The signed form must be received on or before Wednesday, May 3, 2017.
Later in the year you will receive your child’s personal NAPLAN report which will describe your child’s particular skills in
Reading, Writing, Language Conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy. The report will also show
how your child performed in relation to national minimum standards. These describe the minimum acceptable
standards for students across Australia.
I am confident that the information you receive as a result of your child’s participation in the NAPLAN tests will be
valuable in helping you to assess your child’s progress in literacy and numeracy.
For more information about the tests, please visit the VCAA website at www.vcaa.vic.edu.au or the NAP website at
www.nap.edu.au
Arrangements:
On Tuesday May 9 and Thursday May 11, Year 7 students will sit their NAPLAN test in the Hall during Period 1 and 4 and
Year 9 students will sit their NAPLAN test in the Hall during Period 3 and 6.
Wednesday May 10, Year 7 students will sit their NAPLAN test in the Hall during Period 2 and 3 and Year 9 Students will
sit their NAPLAN test in the Hall during Period 4 and 5.
Materials:
All students will be required to bring 2B or HB pencils, pencil sharpeners, erasers, blue or black ballpoint pens, paper
and Calculators (Thursday only).
Students are advised that there are to be no mobile phones or rulers to be taken into the Hall. If they are in the
student’s possession they will need to have it collected until after the testing session. The College is not responsible for
any issues with phones when collected.
Students who are not sitting the NAPLAN test will be expected to attend the Library at the time of the testing.
At St Joseph’s College, we believe that camps are a valuable and integral component of a good education. A good
camps program gives students direct experience of situations and activities, develops social skills, provides personal
challenges, promotes individual growth and provides a basis for the creative use of leisure time. These camps will take
place from Monday 14 to Friday 18 August, 2017 and will be the official school program for Year 10 students for that
week.
The Snow, Sports and Canberra Camp will be based at Berridale. Students will undertake a range of activities including a
fun day at the snow, Thredbo Sports Centre, Horse Riding and a trip to Canberra including the War Museum, Parliament
House and AIS. The cost of the camp covers travel, meals, accommodation, activities, ski jacket, hire of snow pants, hire
of snow boots and a lift pass. Students will depart Monday 14 August from St Joseph’s College Mercy Campus, Eleventh
Street at 7.00am and return Friday 18 August at 7.00am to the Mercy Campus on Eleventh Street.
Balance to pay: $760.00 - $790.00
The Snow Camp will be based at Berridale and Mount Perisher. It will introduce the students to downhill skiing or
snowboarding. The cost of the camp includes travel, accommodation, meals, lift pass, ski/snowboard hire, ski jacket, ski
pants hire and 2x90 minute lessons daily. Students will depart Monday 14 August from St Joseph’s College Mercy
Campus, Eleventh Street at 7.00am and return Friday 18 August at 7.00am to the Mercy Campus on Eleventh Street.
Balance to pay: $960.00 for skiing and $1010.00 for snowboarding.
The total cost of the camps will vary depending on the camp selected; please see amounts above. A $120.00 deposit has
already been paid as part of the 2017 levies, which has been used to secure buses and pay for deposits in advance.
A $250 installment will be due by the end of Term 1 (31 March). Once we determine the final number of students, a
letter will be sent advising the final cost and balance payable.
The College has endeavored to keep the cost as low as possible, however the camp has substantial transport and
accommodation costs, and cost associated with the nature of the Camps experience.
The College understands the financial commitments of some families and offers alternative payment arrangements. If
you require such arrangements please contact Mrs Roslyn Fox, Finance Officer at the College. AS SPACES FOR THE
SNOW CAMP ARE LIMITED, PREFERENCE WILL GO TO THOSE WHO PAY FIRST.
Further details of the camp including a detailed itinerary and equipment needs will be sent home at the conclusion of
Term 2. An information evening will be held in the Mercy Theatre on Wednesday 21 July to further inform
parent/guardians and students of the needs and experiences regarding Year 10 camps.
As students come to and from school it is important for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to be aware and take extra care
during these busy times. Even a small reduction in speed could save a child’s life.
To help keep our children safe, it is important for drivers to:
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slow down in school speed zones during school times
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be extra cautious around schools
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be aware that young children can be unpredictable and difficult to see.
It is equally important that our students abide by the road safety laws to ensure their own safety. Students can stay
safe by:
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Crossing the roads using designated and manned school crossings or traffic lights
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Walking on the footpaths and wearing helmets whilst riding
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Abiding by the road rules and checking for traffic before crossing the road
A number of our students have been observed in recent weeks participating in unsafe behavior whilst travelling to and
from school. We ask that you remind students to travel safely to avoid an accident occurring.
We have noticed an increasing number of students visiting local milk bars and shops before school. Many of these
students are purchasing and consuming high energy and/or caffeine drinks or sweets before school. A study, published
earlier this year in the journal Pediatrics in Review says that the $5 billion energy drink industry markets directly to
adolescents and that high caffeine consumption is associated with a variety of teen health issues such as insomnia,
anxiety, elevated blood pressure, and digestive problems. We are concerned that an increasing number of students are
replacing a good nutritious breakfast with sugar and caffeine. This effects their ability to learn and process information
in the classroom and can effect their behavior as they struggle with withdrawal.
Breakfast helps improve mental performance and concentration during morning activities. Children who skip breakfast
will be more sluggish, less attentive, and have less energy to carry out their morning tasks. Teachers observe that
children who come to school hungry experience more learning difficulties compared to well-nourished children. Studies
show that breakfast eaters perform much better in their school work and show extra energy in sports and other physical
activities. Besides assuring optimal development and growth, positive effects on alertness, attention, performance on
standardized achievement tests, and other skills important for academic success are enhanced for those who eat
breakfast on a daily basis.
We strongly recommend that students do not consume these products before school to enable
students to maximise their learning in the classroom. St Joseph’s College is continuing to offer free
breakfast each morning from the school canteen between 8.30am and 8.45am at both the Enright
Campus and Mercy Campus. Thanks to the Mildura Region School Breakfast Partnership our latest
sponsor Woolworths Langtree Ave.
Mrs Fiona Pike
Term 1 has come to a rapid close and the students and staff at the Mercy Campus have been able to make considerable
strides in their relationships, understanding and output over the past nine weeks. Whilst there are some differences
about life at the Mercy Campus, it would generally be hard to distinguish them from any other Year 8 cohort around the
state. One area that we do differ in is the programs on offer at the Mercy Campus.
The Mercy Campus has a focus on differentiation and approaching learning in a variety of ways. Currently we have staff
and students running the following programs:
Tournament of the Minds: Challenges students to think outside of the box to solve problems and develop unique
solutions. Students are meeting at lunchtime on Tuesdays to develop their skills before attending the competition in
Bendigo later in the year.
Human Powered Vehicle (Pedal Prix): Covers a range of curriculum areas and requires a dedicated team of students
and teachers to make it work. We will be holding extra sessions with the students on the team during Term 2 before
competing against many other schools in both Adelaide and Maryborough later in the year.
Drama Club: Meets once a week and are currently rehearsing to be involved in the Mildura Eisteddfod. They have
already performed at the SJC Open Evening and did a fantastic job.
Gardening Club: Gives students an opportunity to get their hands dirty and learn about horticulture as well as getting
some fresh air and developing something positive for our Mercy Campus community.
Academic Catch-up Class: We acknowledge that it is sometimes difficult to keep on top of work at school and run this
session to allow students time to complete their work. This is held on Monday and Wednesday each week during lunch
time and is available for any student to attend.
Friday House Sports: This is a solely student run program that has been enthusiastically supported by the student body.
There is no teacher involvement as house groups pick teams, umpire, time keep and promote the competition. Term 1
saw MacKillop take out the Basketball competition with Netball, Volleyball and Indoor Soccer to take place later in the
year.
As you can see, there are a variety of programs running and something that caters for the diverse student body that we
have. I encourage you to speak with your son or daughter about any of these programs and if you have any questions
please feel free to contact me at the Mercy Campus.
Mr Marcus Parker
A New Approach to Pastoral Care Time
Over the past Term, students and teachers at St Joseph’s College have been working hard at creating a
new Pastoral Care program to follow for Semester 2 and beyond. The program is called L.I.V.E. – Leading
Inspiring Values in Education and the idea behind creating the program was to ensure that by the time
students’ graduate they will have a good understanding of the College’s core values and be able
demonstrate these in their daily lives.
During Pastoral Care sessions, students will work towards achieving levels of competency – Bronze,
Silver and Gold – in all of the seven core values. They will demonstrate their knowledge by completing
activities of varying difficulty to achieve these levels.
Throughout Term 1, all houses have been working towards creating activities. MacKillop have been looking at the core
value of Compassion. We have covered lessons introducing the idea of compassion and what it means and have created
activities that demonstrate our knowledge of compassion.
Next term homerooms will swap activities and see if the activities we have created are going to work. With the overall
goal being that MacKillop will be allocated a new value for Semester 2 which will be the official start to the program and
students will start completing activities to achieve levels of the LIVE program.
Compassion
‘…do to others whatever you would have them do to you…’ Matthew 7:12
As a place of hope and love, we compassionately seek to empathise with and respond to others in a spirit
of Mercy.
It is an exciting initiative and we can’t wait to get started on the program and earn some badges!
Ms Danielle Duscher
MacKillop House Leader
Year 7 student Sebastian Pollifrone recently received a gold
medal for placing first in the under 14 high jump at the Little
Athletics South Australian State Championships. Sebastian will
now compete at the Australian Nationals in Sydney in April,
representing South Australia.
Sebastian is in HPAO1B and his fellow Homeroom members
and teacher were extremely proud when they heard his news
on Monday morning. Well done Sebastian, we can’t wait to
see how you go at the National’s next month.
Ms Cheryl Hartshorn
Homeroom Teacher
Relay for Life is our opportunity to join together to make a difference in our community. Each year thousands of
Australians participate in Relays across Australia and our team is proud to be part of that. I Relay because I want to
make a difference in the fight against cancer. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in Australia, and together we
can change that. Cancer Council’s Relay for Life raises funds for research, prevention and support services for those
affected by Cancer. By joining my team or making a donation to me, you will be helping Cancer Council give hope to
thousands of Australians. Any contributions will be very much appreciated.
You can make a donation on behalf of Minette and her team by going online https://www.relayforlife.org.au/ and in the
top right hand corner of the home page there is a ‘DONATE’ button the team name is ‘FTCP’.
Minette Janse Van Rensburg
Year 10
Fr Ray introduced himself to us and explained that he wasn’t a priest like Fr James or Fr Mick, but was someone who
works with children and adults in a retreat setting. We started with a game called Clumps, which was fun and then
Fr Ray began his presentation to us. He began by talking about ‘masks’, the things that people hide behind to hide their
true selves and show someone who hopefully will fit in with any group. He went through a few masks, class clown, bully,
bookworm just to name a few. He discussed what each one meant and asked us as the students to talk about it with
people next to us and say what we thought it meant. We ended with a song with Fr Ray playing the guitar and us singing
along.
Kobe Byrne Year 9
On Thursday March 16 we spent the afternoon with a visiting Passionate Priest, Fr Ray. Fr Ray was extremely engaging
and was understanding of the whole subject of death. It gave me a new perspective of death and how it will be okay to
let someone go if you are holding onto the thought of their death. I am very thankful that Fr Ray gave such an
inspirational and understanding talk.
Georgina Devereux Year 10
Mr Aston’s Year 10 Religious Education class were afforded the visit to look through North West Funerals. Thanks to our
kind tour leader Kylie, the class found out about the roles and functions of North West Funerals and the different spaces
(Chapel, Interview room and Coffin display area). This visit was a part of the Year 10 RE curriculum dealing with Jesus,
Life and Death unit of study.
The students were made aware of the role of the funeral director in dealing with the deceased and also how they
perform religious funerals. Finally, thank you to Cveta McKeever, Larry O’Connor and the students for being so
supportive and attentive at this important visit.
Mr Kevin Aston
Religious Education Teacher
The Mungo Youth Project (MYP) is a three day conference hosted by the Traditional Elder communities (The
Barkindji/Paakantji, Ngyiampaa and Mutthi Mutthi) at Lake Mungo.
Four students from St Joseph’s College, Kaylee Pearce, Dwayne Peterson and Keina and Nalin Moore, attended the
conference held last week. The students had a great time taking part in cultural tours and activities led by elders,
scientists, national parks and pastoralists. Students camped at the foot of sandhills, enjoyed yarns with elders, met
Tom Bowler the scientist who discovered Mungo Woman and Mungo Man, engaged in electronic storytelling, painting
and rock knapping, walked the Lunascape and visited historical homesteads. It was exciting to witness a global link-up
to students in Alaska, China and Canada in a cultural exchange of traditional dance and class lessons on climate change
among other subjects, with overseas students sharing the colour and history of Mungo.
Mrs Sheryl Pettinau
KOORI Educator
The Junior, Intermediate and Senior Girls competed at the SSVS Inter School Volleyball on Monday. All the teams played
very well with the junior girls making the grand final with only five players.
MVP & MCAULEY AWARDS
Junior Girls
MVP: Grace Littore
McAuley Award: Mia Cummins
Intermediate Girls
MVP: Gabrielle Bromley
McAuley Award: Nicollette Zappia
Senior Girls
MVP: Demi Toms
McAuley Award: Sophie Burns
A fantastic result at LMR Swimming Championships with our students bringing home 12 individual medals and three
relay medals. Outstanding performances from Avalon Williams and Cosi Cirillo qualifying for State Championships on
the 26 April 2017.
Deakin University Open Day Dates
Warrnambool Campus
Sunday 6 August - 9 am–3 pm
Geelong Waterfront and Geelong Waurn Ponds Campuses
Sunday 20 August - 9 am–3 pm
Melbourne Burwood Campus
Sunday 27 August - 9 am–3 pm
ON CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION STILL AVAILABLE
Do you know any past students studying at Deakin University or Deakin College this year looking for accommodation?
More than 500 new beds have opened at Deakin University’s Melbourne Burwood Campus and applications are still
being accepted for 2017.
The new facility offers a range of accommodation solutions for Deakin University and Deakin College students. There is a
monthly fee which includes rent, all utilities, 24/7 security and reception, as well as exclusive inclusion to all residential
life programs.
Students are invited to apply now: deakin.edu.au/locations/melbourne-burwood-campus/accommodation/life-oncampus
Accommodation is also still available at the Warrnambool campus. Applications via
deakin.edu.au/locations/warrnambool-campus/accommodation and Deakin’s HouseMe service has listings for off
campus accommodation available in each city. Search listings at deakin.edu.au/houseme
If you are considering ACU as an option for University preferences then please click on the link provided below to learn
about the application process and the benefits of applying for their Early Achievers Program.
https://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/pathways_And_entry_schemes/year_12_student_entry/early_entry/how_to_apply
Applications open 26 April 2017.
Ms Deb McKinnon
Careers Counsellor
UNIFORM SHOP - EXTENDED OPENING HOURS FOR WINTER UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
CHANGE-OVER DATE TO WINTER UNIFORM IS WEDNESDAY 26 APRIL
Wednesday 12 April: 1.00pm to 5.00pm (School Holidays)
Tuesday 18 April: 3.00pm to 5.00pm (Term 2 Commences)
Wednesday 19 April: 1.00pm to 5.00pm
Note: New stock of PE Polos are now available
Thursday 20 April: 8.30am to 10.00am
Saturday 22 April: 9.30am to 11.30am
Monday 24 April: 1.00pm to 5.00pm
Wednesday 26 April: 1.00pm to 5.00pm
Thursday 27 April: 8.30am to 10.00am (Normal hours resume)
Monday, 17 April
Public Holiday/Easter Monday
Tuesday, 18 April
Term 2 Commences
P2 to P3 – POD111A - Kings Billabong
P4 to P5 – PED071Y – Mercy Campus Grounds
Wednesday, 19 April
P2 to P3 – PEDSEOA – Ten Pin Bowling
P4 to P5 – PHT090A – Mildura Arts Centre
P6 to P7 – ECOBM0A – Woolworths Supermarket
P6 to P7 – PEDOBOA – Kings Billabong
Thursday, 20 April
P1 to P2 – IST081L – Eco Village
P1 to P2 – PED081S – Johnston’s Bend
Friday, 21 April
P1 to P2 – IST081C/IST081M – Eco Village
P2 to P3 –PED081D – Mercy Campus Rock Climbing
P2 to P3 – IST081S/IST081H – Eco Village
P4 to P5 – IST081K/IST081N – Eco Village
P4 to P5 – PEDOE0B – Mercy Campus Rock Climbing
Monday, 24 April
P4 to P5 – PED081H – Mercy Campus Rock Climbing
P4 to P5 – PED111A – Kings Billabong
P6 to P7 – PEDOEOA – Aussie Disposals
Tuesday, 25 April
Public Holiday/ANZAC Day
Wednesday, 26 April
P1 to P2 – IST081D – Eco Village
P2 to P3 – PEDSEOA – Ten Pin Bowling
P6 to P7 – PEDOBOA – Aerodrome Ovals
Thursday, 27 April
No Excursions
Friday, 28 April
No Excursions
2017 UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
Telephone: 5018 8095
Email:
[email protected]
Regular Shop Hours during School
Terms
Monday: 3.00pm – 4.30pm
Wednesday: 1.00pm – 4.30pm
Thursday: 8.30am – 9.30am
1st Saturday of each month:
9.30am – 11.00am
LOCATION: NASH LANE, BETWEEN
LIME AND PINE AVENUES, BEHIND
ELDERS BUILDING
COLLECTION OF STUDENTS DURING
THE SCHOOL DAY
A reminder that if a student needs
to leave either the Enright Campus
or the Mercy Campus during the day
to attend an appointment,
parents/guardians are required to
write a note to be given to the
teacher in homeroom.
At the Enright Campus this note is to
be addressed to the Homeroom
teacher, and at the Mercy Campus
to the Core Group Pastoral Care
teacher.
An appropriate pass can then be
issued to the student.
BINGO ROSTER
Thursday, 6 April
Teresa Emmins – 5022 7109
Jacinta Robinson – 0457 743 988
Matthew Sherry – 0427 500 533
Martin Floyd – 0409 830 412
Emergency: Trudi Saunders – 0412 964 615
Thursday, 4 May
Connie De Maria – 0499 050 893
Teresa Caia – 5024 5463
Fred Frasca – 0419 528 802
Darren Midgley – 0459 251 200
Emergency: Kathryn Arnold – 0438 520 144
Helpers should be at the Sacred Heart Hall by
6.45pm.
Please be advised that if you cannot attend Bingo
on the night that you have been allocated, you will
need to contact the emergency person or arrange
a swap with someone else on the list.
Please advise Bingo Coordinator Jackie on
0432 534 718 of any changes that are made to
the roster, thank you.
Mildura Arts Centre
Monday 3 April – 2pm
Tuesday 4 April - 2pm and 6.30pm
Australia’s most sought after kids’ comedians, The Listies star in The Listies 6D (It's twice as
good as 3D), a comedy show all about the movies. Expect haunted backpacks, stunt driving
ninja nans, bloodthirsty aliens, vomiting puppets and fully automatic toilet paper cannons
in this hour of fun for the whole family. Best of all, in every performance an actual 6D
movie is made – starring the audience!
The Listies 6D is jam packed full of all the high-brow things that kids love, like fart jokes and
vomiting and aims to make everyone in the audience, including dads, LOL (laugh out loud), ROLF (roll on the floor
laughing) and even ROLFSHALBOWCO (roll on the floor laughing so hard a little bit of wee comes out). They may even
film it and put it on YouTube!
Tickets:
Full Price $20
Concession $18
Child 1–16 $10
Group 4+ $12.50 pp
Buy online www.milduraartscentre.com / or call 5018 8330