The Star
A Catholic School committed to a Vision of Lasallian Education
TERM 4
WEEK 1
–
16 OCTOBER 2013 – ISSUE 1/13
Dear St Michael’s College Community,
SOCIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY
This year, the Catholic Church celebrated Social Justice Sunday on 29 September, the first weekend of our holidays. This year’s Social Justice
Statement is titled: ‘Lazarus at our Gate: A critical moment in the fight against world poverty’.
The Statement urges all Australians to focus on our obligation to help the world’s poorest and to work to combat poverty wherever it is
found. Although progress has been made over the past decade in the fight against extreme poverty, one billion people still live on less than
$1.25 per day, and 20 per cent of the world’s poor live in countries near Australia.
The following is a statement from the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council:
The Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement for 2013–2014 calls on the Christian community and all Australians to stand in
solidarity with our neighbours around the world who are living in conditions of extreme poverty.
The title of the Statement comes from the Gospel reading for Social Justice Sunday this year – Jesus’ parable about the poor man, Lazarus,
who lies unnoticed at the gate of the rich man (Luke 16:19–31).
In 2000, the world leaders of 189 nations, including Australia, gathered together and committed themselves to tackling global poverty.
Their Declaration gave rise to eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to be achieved by 2015. While great progress has been made
over the past decade, many of these goals will not be fulfilled: Around the world, a quarter of a million women still die in childbirth each
year and eight million children die annually from malnutrition and preventable diseases. One billion people remain in extreme poverty and
20 per cent of the poorest in the world live in countries near Australia.
‘In our region’, the Bishops say, ‘Australia is the rich man and Lazarus is at our gate.’
Five groups in particular need our support. They are: people who face severe hunger; people who are victims of disaster; Indigenous
peoples; people with disability; and refugees and displaced people. The circumstances they face remind us of our obligation to help the
world’s poorest and to work to combat poverty wherever it is found.
It is time to renew our commitment to address world poverty – a commitment inspired by the mission of Jesus in his Incarnation and in his
gift of the Eucharist. Pope Francis has reminded us of our vocation: ‘Fighting poverty, both material and spiritual, building peace and
constructing bridges’.
What will we do, as individuals and as a nation, to help the most needy who sit at our gate?
The question for us of course is what will we do as a St Michael’s College Community to help the most needy at our gate?
For further details about the Social Justice Statement, visit the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council website www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au
YEAR 12
In welcoming everyone back to school for Term 4, we particularly keep the Year 12s in our thoughts and prayers. While it is an exciting time as
they draw near the end of their schooling years, it is also a period when they need the support of us all. The next few weeks leading into
exams and final assessments are particularly demanding and require a commitment from students, staff and parents. There are a number of
opportunities to stop and reflect however, including Friday’s Service Awards Assembly and next Thursday’s Graduation Mass. These are key
points in time in acknowledging the Class of 2013 and celebrating St Michael’s College as a Catholic school in the Lasallian tradition and our
commitment to faith, service and community.
Regards
John Foley
Principal
SECONDARY CAMPUS | 15 Mitton Avenue Henley Beach SA 5022 | T 8356 5966 | F 8356 1092
PRIMARY CAMPUS | 78 East Avenue Beverley SA 5009 | T 8346 6548 | F 8346 9449
STUDENT ABSENTEE/LATE ARRIVAL LINES: | Primary: 8150 2397 | Secondary: 8150 2323
W: www.smc.sa.edu.au | E: [email protected] | E: [email protected]
CALENDAR
OCTOBER
18
22-23
23
24
25
28
29
30
31
TERM 4
Yr 12 Service Awards Assembly
Yr 9 Boys Activity Day Aquatics
Yr 11 Drama Production 7pm
Yrs 10-12 Academic Assembly
Yr 12 classes conclude
Graduation Mass 7pm
Yrs 8 & 9 Immunisations
Yr 6 Aquatics
Yr 12 Breakfast 8am
Yr 12 Final Gathering & Dismissal 9:45am
Yr 9 Girls Aquatics West Lakes
Grandparents Morning (P)
Yr 12 Study Week
Yr 8 Medieval Presentation (Girls)
Yr 8 Medieval Presentation (Boys)
Yr 11 Breakfast
Yr 6 Brass & Woodwind Night 7pm
Yr 10 Civics & Citizenship Assessment
NOVEMBER
1
4
5
Sports Day Henley Memorial Oval (P)
Yr 12 Exams commence
Yr 7 Assembly
Photos Catch up (P)
6
Yr 8 (2014) Information Evening 7pm
7
Yr 9 Drama Performance 7pm
8
Student ID Card Photography
11
Remembrance Day
Lasallian Leadership Day (S)
12
Principal’s Tour (S)
13
Yr 10 Breakfast
Instrumental Concerts (P)
14
Old Scholars Memorial Mass 7pm
Yr 12 Art Exhibition
15
Yr 11 classes conclude
18
Yr 11 Exams commence
19
Memorial Service 9:30am (P)
20
Yr 9 Breakfast
Yr 12 exams conclude
22
Yr 8 Drama Performance 7pm
Yr 10 Classes conclude
25
Yr 10 Study Day
Yr 11 Exams conclude
26
College Leadership Seminar Day
Yr 10 English Exam
Yr 8 & 9 MYAT Test
27
Yr 8 Breakfast
Yr 10 Maths Exam
New Reception Induction 9am
28
Volunteers Mass & Morning Tea 9:05am (P)
Yr 8 & 9 Immunisations
Yr 9 Production 7pm
29
Graduation Ball
DECEMBER
2
Yr 8 (2014) Orientation Morning 9am-12pm
Pastoral Afternoon R-6 12pm -3:20pm (P)
3
Yr 9 Big Shots Screening Performances
Yr 7 Breakfast & Activity day
4
Yr 8 Pastoral Day
Yr 9 Activity Day (Greenhills)
Yr 7 Henley Campus School Day
New Reception Induction 9am-10:30am
5
Battle of the Bands
End of the Year Family Mass 7pm
6
Primary Assembly 11:15am
Classes conclude Secondary Dismissal 1:05pm
Primary Dismissal 12:45pm
REST IN PEACE
Mrs Evelyn Story
(Mother-in-law of Primary Campus staff member Linda Story)
Kath Dunning
Grandmother of Michael Ucci (11RE) and Mother of Anne Ucci (old scholar)
Mr Arsenio Mazzarolo
Grandfather of Olivia Vial (8FA), Rebecca Vial (Class of 2008), Luke Vial (Class of 2011)
& Damien Brombal (Class of 2001)
Mr Greg Parham
(Old Scholar ~ Class of 1974)
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen
MASS
Parents and parishioners are warmly invited to attend Mass
at either Campus each week during school time.
Please do not hesitate to contact the College with any queries.
PRIMARY: Thursday at 9:05am
SECONDARY: Wednesday 9:00am
So many of our students are getting ready for their final exams, and the Year 12s, in
particular, are coming to a very important time in their lives – a time of the
decisions that goes with exams. Please pray for all students in the weeks ahead.
A PRAYER FOR EXAMS
Dear God,
as I approach the exams that are ahead of me,
gift me with the skills that I need in order to do my best.
I bring before you my nervousness and my fears,
along with my hopes and dreams
and invite you to be with me.
I pray that I experience the calmness that the Spirit brings.
And whatever the outcome
I will truly believe in the unique person that I am.
Amen
A PRAYER FOR DISCERNMENT
Dear God.
As I think about my future
and the decisions ahead
I pray for wisdom.
I pray to make the right choices
for me and those around me.
May I always be open
even if it is the hardest decision to make.
Give me the strength
to accept all the implications
this will have on my future
and bless me as I journey through life.
Amen.
SOUTHERN CROSS NEWSPAPER
To view the latest issue of The Southern Cross
go to www.thesoutherncross.org.au
PRIMARY CAMPUS
GRANDPARENTS MORNING
On Friday 25 October the Primary Campus will celebrate the wonderful contribution Grandparents and the more senior members of our
community make to the lives of our children. Students will be encouraged to invite their Grandparents or a significant person who provides
that wealth of wisdom and understanding that is so highly valued to attend on this morning 9:05 am until 11:30 am.
CHANGE TO SCHOOL START TIME – TERM 4 2013
During Term 4, commencing this week the school day will begin at 8:50 am. This brings us in line with the Secondary Campus. School will
conclude at 3:20 pm (no change). The extra five minutes gained will be added to lunch recreational time resulting in a 40 minute play time. In
addition, a 10 minute period from 12:40 pm to 12:50 pm will be provided for all students R – 7 to eat their lunch under the direct supervision of
their class teacher. The benefit of this trial will hopefully result in students consuming their lunches prior to active play, a reduction in food
wastage and litter, as well as more time to be active. The trial will be reviewed towards the end of the year.
HATS
Hats are required for all outdoor activities including recess, lunch and PE activities.
PERSONAL ITEMS
Students are advised that it is best not to bring personal items to school such as sporting equipment, expensive items/electronic devices or
trading cards. Personal items can be easily lost or misplaced and on occasions shared with others but unfortunately not returned to the
rightful owner. The College provides students with sporting equipment for recreational time.
PLAYGROUND
Students who wish to access the playground equipment after school must be supervised by parents. Teachers are on duty at the exit points of
the school and are therefore not in a position to supervise children on the playground. To prevent unnecessary injuries we ask all students and
parents to please adhere to this safety directive.
UNIFORMS
Parents please note Term 4 sees the transition to the summer uniform which includes the college hat. Students R – 7 are able to wear their
SMC PE uniform to school on designated PE days this term.
SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS
Sports and Special photographs taken in Term 3 are on display in the Primary Administration office. Please finalise orders by Friday 1
November. Cost of photos is $15. Order Envelopes are available.
SPORTS DAY – TERM 4
Please be advised that Sports Day for the Primary Campus will be held in Term 4, Friday 1 November at the Henley Little Athletics Club venue
at Henley Memorial Oval. Students R – 7 will participate. Further details will be forthcoming.
Mr Kym Clark, Director of Lasallian Mission
ICAS COMPETITION ~ ENGLISH & MATHEMATICS RESULTS
All of the forty-seven Year 4 Primary students who sat for the International English Competition on Wednesday, July 31 are to be
congratulated on their significant achievements. Those students who attained outstanding achievement were rewarded with Certificates of
Distinction or Credit. Our congratulations are extended to:
Michael JANSEN
DISTINCTION
Antoni CAMOZZATO
CREDIT
James GHEUDE
CREDIT
Lachlan HOY
CREDIT
Sebastian LEANEY
CREDIT
Kobey NILSSON
CREDIT
Salvatore SANTUCCI
CREDIT
All of the forty-five Year 4 Primary students who sat for the International Mathematics Competition on Tuesday, August 13 are to be
congratulated on their significant achievements. Those students who attained outstanding achievement were rewarded with Certificates of
Distinction or Credit. Our congratulations are extended to:
James GHEUDE
CREDIT
Shamus HORGAN
CREDIT
Michael JANSEN
CREDIT
Sebastian LEANEY
CREDIT
Ms Louise Kometer, Director of Teaching and Learning- Primary
YEAR 7 CAMP TO CANBERRA
During week 9 of Term 3, forty-nine Year 7 students along with five staff undertook
an educational tour of the national capital. While on this tour they participated in a
variety of educational programs focused on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and
democracy. Highlights were a guided tour of Parliament House, the War Memorial
and a night visit to Questacon where students were given the opportunity to
participate in a variety of hands on science exhibits. Other highlights were a visit to
AIS and the National Gallery.
The Australian Government recognizes the importance of all young Australians
being able to visit the national capital as part of their civics and citizenship
education. We would like to thank the Australian Government for their support of
this program through the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate.
Mr Angelo Zoanetti, Upper Primary Coordinator
SECONDARY CAMPUS
Congratulations to Ross Fraser (pictured) on being selected for the National Youth Science Forum. He has passed a highly selective
application process and will join other Year 11 students from around Australia to learn about the latest developments in Science and develop
his leadership skills. Special thanks to the Rotary Club of West Lakes for sponsoring Ross’ application.
Mr Robert Dempsey, Head of Science
MID-SEMESTER 2, 2013 ACADEMIC AWARD WINNERS
Congratulations to the following students in Years 8 and 9 who achieved Academic Excellence or Academic Endeavour awards for their Mid-Semester 2 studies.
Academic Excellence awards are presented to those students who averaged an ‘A’ grade across their Mid-Semester 2 subject areas.
Academic Endeavour awards are presented to students who achieved ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’ for Application to Study and Behaviour in class for all subjects.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
8BA
Christina Kargas
Micaela Quinn
Angela Trolio
8BR
Henry Day
James Salvemini
8CA
Nicholas Lopresti
Franky Lu
Dion McNamee
Alexander Mudronja
Bailey Smith
8FA
Alexia Armiento
Eimear Levy
Lara Ljubicic
Anjelika Moschou
Carly Turner
8FL
Michael Barbaro
Sebastian Fortuna
Matthew Marchioro
Michael Seager
8PH
Lacey Bowshire
Rose Ciampa
Simone Dimas
Ashleigh Jenko
Amelia Patching
8PR
Michael Eason
Benjamin Fitzgerald
Scott Hanel
Nicholas Marchesan
8PU
Joshua Andrews
Ethan Hauptman
ACADEMIC ENDEAVOUR
8PR Michael Bersagliere
Isaac Crowe
Lachlan De Sira
Lucas Demasi
Michael Eason
Benjamin Fitzgerald
Marc Fox
Scott Hanel
Jake Kennedy
Brandon Kozned
Cooper Lillie
Samuel Luppino
Nicholas Marchesan
Jack O’Halloran
Ryan Simpson
Jaden Tachos
8BR Christopher Conway
Henry Day
Daniel Joseph
Cameron Potter
James Salvemini
Sam Squeo
Jack Zille
8PU
Max Boulton
Edward Gates-Ashton
Ethan Hauptman
Daniel Hogan
Jason Lam
Brandon Sbrissa
Frasier Willis
Adrian Zanardo
9CZ Ashleigh Defranceschi
Payton Hogan
Tahlia Jacobs
Rhea Jolley
Paige Key
Alex Pearce
Lucy Poll
Natarsha Portelli
Marissa Prior
Charlotte Rogers
Paris Rowe
Jamie Siciliano
Claire Vaughan
Gemma Victory
8SA
9DR
8CA
8SA Natasha Svetlichny
Allinna Truong
8SP
Kenny Cao
Zak Trevaskis
9BE
Jordan Dibartolo
James Gorcilov
Brandon Le
Jessey Nguyen
Nicholas Scarfo
Mark Talladira
Kienan Benzija
Owen Cseh
Andrew De Duonni
Orton D'Silva
Nicholas Lopresti
Franky Lu
Connor McLeod
Dion McNamee
Michael Mercorella
Alexander Mudronja
Jack Panuccio
Bailey Smith
Connor Strube
8FA
9CO Adrian Marchesan
David Talladira
9CZ
Natarsha Portelli
Gemma Victory
9DR
Anthony Beshara
9FA
Elio Arruzza
Jake Dorward
9LU
Kate Hall
Alexandra Lean
Georgia Parisotto
Madison Stegmeyer
Taylor Strube
9RO
Jordana Montesi
9RU
Brigette Belton
Isabella McCulloch
Sarah Milde
Sophie Morgan
Olivia Ventura
9SE
Ella Bullock
Eliza Jessup
Emily Mazzone
Ellen Newberry
Sarah Williams
9WI
Sax Bates
Luke Kris
James Stavrides
9CO Matthew Corcoran
Anthony De Dominicis
William Fazzalari
Adrian Marchesan
Nathan McCarthy
Samuel McKay
Harvey Miller
Adam Romano
David Talladira
Agostino Trimboli
8BA Isabella Blagdanic
Dominique Di Ciocco
Emma Dorward
Hannah Foley
Elise Franson
Anjelica Grillett
Gianna Guttilla
Amy Hosie
Claire Jeffries
Christina Kargas
Paige Lagonicos
Tamika Nazzaro
Hannah Ottrey
Micaela Quinn
Morgan Taylor
Angela Trolio
Alexia Armiento
Madeline Bok
Pamela Carrera
Isabella Garuccio
Loukia Kaponias
Eimear Levy
Lara Ljubicic
Natasha Maio
Gemma Meredith
Anjelika Moschou
Molly Trifonoff
Carly Turner
Olivia Vial
8FL
Michael Barbaro
Mitchell Cunningham
Sebastian Fortuna
Matthew Marchioro
Alex Martin
Michael Seager
8PH
Lacey Bowshire
Rebecah Catanzariti
Rose Ciampa
Simone Dimas
Cheyenne Elliott
Nicola Fazzari
Kristin Fedele
Laura Fox
Ashleigh Jenko
Karlee McCarthy
Julia Montefusco
Chelsea Murray
Amelia Patching
Domenique Saraceno
Kyra Staszuk
Calista Bennett
Renae D'Aloia
Lauren Daly
Chloe Dinning
Jasmine Disalvatore
Natasha Hatzielenis
Yukta Hegishte
Grace May
Madison Oates
Kate O'Dea
Celine Pace
Molly Place
Brittany Rocca
Natasha Svetlichny
Allinna Truong
Halle Tweed
Gianluca Barila
Kenny Cao
Trent Holmes
Fraser Holt
Adam Perkovic
Austyn Scambiatterra
Conner Selby
Zak Trevaskis
Ryan Walter
Anthony Beshara
Lucas Bragagnolo
Guy D'Angelo
Anthony Formichella
Darren Ip
Anthony Perkovic
Matthew Rossi
Matthew Sampson
Luke Skoljarev
Lawrence Verbi
Lee Visser
9FA
Natale Armiento
Elio Arruzza
Luke Bagnara
Jake Dorward
Stefan Fedele
Silvio Francisco
Amir Owrang
Alex Paraskevas
Nikolas Sghirripa
9LU
Olivia Caruso
Lucy Colwill
Lindsay Drewer
Sarah Dundon
Natalie Fazzari
Emily Fulford
Kate Hall
Adriana Luppino
Georgia Parisotto
Dana Petrovski
Stefanie Romano
Olivia Sharman
Madison Stegmeyer
Taylor Strube
Sarah Victory
8SP
9BE
Charlie Dessaur
Jordan Dibartolo
Matthew Dilger
Luke D'Souza
James Gorcilov
William Helm
Jordan James
Brandon Le
Jessey Nguyen
James Pedlar
Nicholas Scarfo
Mark Talladira
9RO
Rachel Craig
Sarah Cross
Madeleine Dawes
Sarah Dilena
Lainie Fiacchi
Courtney Hammond
Suipen Hlawnceu
Rahmah Khaleel
Madeline Lindsay
Jordana Montesi
Daniella Pernini
Chelsea Shepherd
Alli Tam
Tayla Williams
Jessica Wood
9RU Alex Abbracciavento
Catherine Agostino
Brigette Belton
Jazmin Brunton
Sarah Clark
Sarah Dunn
Anastasia Filiangouras
Alice Gartner
Claudia Ielasi
Mercedes Lane
Emily Marando
Isabella McCulloch
Sarah Milde
Sophie Morgan
Vanessa Noujaim
Shaytesse Raines
Olivia Ventura
Nina Vo
Mia Voulgarakis
9SE
Georgia Adamson
Kristen Barilla
Ella Bullock
Ashlea Camarra
Angela D'Amico
Daniella Economou
Isabella Forgione
Francesca Germanis
Stephanie Hansen
Eliza Jessup
Kathryn Johnstone
Tori Loprete
Olivia Maloney
Emily Mazzone
Ellen Newberry
Jennifer Nguyen
Briana Richards
Kalyan Rigney
Gabrielle Villani
Sarah Williams
9WI
Sax Bates
Joshua Gwynne
Luke Kris
James Stavrides
STUDENT SERVICES
YEAR 12 STUDENTS
There is still a significant amount of information coming in for Year 12 students and we will be emailing students on a weekly basis until
mid-November on their school emails. We will ask students to complete a Destination Survey in the coming weeks and hope they can
provide a mobile number and a non St Michael’s email address so we are able to contact them once they are off the College intranet
system. In the last week of November we will post home an extensive Final Careers Bulletin with information to help the transition and
responding to SATAC preferences etc. We are assuming Year 12 results will be released around 18 December and on the day of the Results
Release, Ms Coorey and Ms Kemp will be at the College to provide any assistance. More details will be in the Final Careers Newsletter. We
urge any families who have concerns to make contact on the Results Release Day as there is only a short time frame for resolution. We
welcome emails telling us of students who gain fulltime employment/ apprenticeships etc and also any employers looking to fill positions
and will welcome any leads that we can pass onto students looking for work. Please email Rose Coorey at [email protected]
UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS 2014
Students who submitted a SATAC Application online can add, delete and change the order of preferences until Monday 6 January,
however, there are some courses that cannot be added to after 27 September. If you delete one of these courses and then try and add it
back it will not be accepted. Students making an application now will incur a late fee but will still get equal consideration for most courses
until 2 December. Students applying for Creative Arts courses at Flinders need to be aware of what date in November Portfolios etc need
to be submitted. Dance auditions must be booked by this Saturday 19 October by phoning Rebecca Haycock on 8463 5005. Thursday 31
October is the last date to pay for a STAT sitting fee without incurring hefty late fees. Students needing support in this process are
encouraged to make an appointment with Ms Coorey or Mr Vizaniaris as soon as possible. To date we have seen 70% of our Year 12 cohort
make a SATAC application for a University course in 2014. Each year we tend to see 95% of students offered their first or second preference
– a great track record.
2014 TAFE APPLICATIONS OPEN
Students wanting more information as to how to apply for a TAFESA course via the SATAC website can check the Applying for TAFESA
PowerPoint on the College Intranet in the Student Services Careers section or view the PDF on the SATAC Website: under “Resources for
Schools”. We have encouraged students to apply early on in the process as there may be an advantage if courses become competitive
during the Application Process. Also please keep an eye on this link as some TAFE Courses have important Information Sessions. These
Sessions run from October through to November: http://www.tafesa.edu.au/courses/info-sessions. Students need to have applied for a
TAFE course by Friday 15 November.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS
Flinders University has also announced special pathways for Indigenous Students. If you are interested in courses at Flinders University
please make an appointment with Ms Coorey.
Aboriginal Students in Years 6-12 are invited to participate in a 1 day workshop to be held at UniSA City West Campus on Monday 18
November at UniSA Yungondi Building, City West Campus, Level 2 North Tce, Paul Hughes Room from 9:15am-2:30pm. A Taste of Teaching
will give students who are considering teaching as a Career Pathway an opportunity to hear from Aboriginal people who have chosen
teaching as a profession. Please email [email protected] as soon as possible if interested
MECHEXPO 2013 Adelaide Showgrounds, Goyder Pavilion Wednesday 30 October: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm and Thursday 31 October: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm.
The most valuable Careers Event for students wanting to understand more about Mechanical Engineering. Be inspired by the engineers
of tomorrow at the School of Mechanical Engineering’s Honours Project Exhibition, featuring over 60 innovative projects showcasing the
knowledge and skills of more than 200 mechanical, aerospace, sustainable energy, sports and mechatronic engineering students.
UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE SCIENCE FACULTY EVENTS ~ Higgs Boson Presentation
The recent Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for the prediction and discovery of the Higgs Boson. Students at Year 10 and above (and
their teachers) are invited to hear our leading physicists explain the discovery and its implications to be held on Friday 15 November at The
Braggs Lecture Theatre, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, cost is free, but registrations are essential.
10 BIG QUESTIONS APP
Science is helping to solve some of the world's greatest challenges, so test your scientific knowledge and learn amazing facts with our 10
Big Questions quiz app. You can also use it to get a sneak-peek at the degrees and research that focus on answering the 10 Big Questions.
To download the free Apple app, start here.
CHEMISTRY SPECTACULAR
The School of Chemistry and Physics is proud to present an exciting chemistry stage show to be held at the Scott Theatre, Schultz Building
North Terrace Campus. This show will feature a range of spectacular demonstrations which will motivate and inspire. Our experts will
enthral audiences with sparks, explosions, bangs and flames and you’ll also discover the captivating chemistry that happens behind the
smoke. This is a University of Adelaide free event and seating is limited. Entry is by ticket to only one public show on Thursday 28
November, 2013 at 6:30 pm. RSVP by 13 November is essential. For more details, click on: http://2013chemistryspectacular.eventbrite.com/
VET RESULTS: CERTIFICATE 3 AND ABOVE
Just a final reminder that any student completing a Certificate 3 or above outside the formal College VET program must ensure a copy of
the Certificate and a list of all competencies completed are provided at the latest by Friday 22 November. All completed Cert 3 and above
results will be sent to SACE. In the year students complete Year 12 SACE this Cert 3 result may contribute towards their ATAR. The cohort
of students we really need to hear from are those who may have completed a Cert 3 in their part time job. Whilst many students have
already provided us with these results there may be some undertaking a Certificate 3 which we have not been notified about. Please
ensure this paperwork is emailed or handed in to Mrs Nikki Tidd in Student Services by this final deadline Friday 22 November to
[email protected] or phone 81502352.
KEY CAREER PLANNING DATES
2014 University Applications: http://www.satac.edu.au/pages/key-dates
Thursday 31 October: last day to pay for STAT Fee without incurring late fee.
Friday 15 November: TAFESA Application Equal Consideration Deadline.
Wednesday 26 November: SA Police next information session with vacancy. Book as soon as possible see
http://www.achievemore.com.au/officer/register-for-seminar.html
Monday 2 December: Uni SATAC last date to apply for Equal Consideration, please note late fees now apply.
YEAR 9-11: MARDEN OPEN ACCESS STAGE 2 WORKPLACE PRACTICES FOR ELITE ATHLETES/DANCERS
Students who have represented their sport at an Elite/State level may wish to consider this special Stage 2 subject. We outlined this in
previous newsletters but now invite interested Year 10 students in particular to make contact if they wish to discuss this further. What it
can mean is that you could end up with a strong Year 12 result up your sleeve a year before you begin Year 12, taking the pressure off your
ATAR whilst you compete in top level sport. You need to be an organised and independent worker to do the best in this subject. Note: Any
Year 9, 10 or 11 student can consider this option Please make an appointment with [email protected] if you wish to discuss
further.
Ms Rose Coorey & Mr Anthony Vizaniaris, Careers
OLD SCHOLARS
CALLING ALL OLD SCHOLARS!
Please update your contact details via the College website … http://www.smc.sa.edu.au/old-scholars.
In 2014, St Michael’s College will be celebrating 60 Years in education. Join us in the celebration!
CONGRATULATIONS
Jordana Montesi (Year 9) who auditioned in August to be part of a Christmas show taking place in Malaysia in one of Penang’s big
Shopping Malls, Gurney Plaza. Her audition was successful and she will be off to Malaysia in December for 8 days to perform in 20 shows.
SPORT
Welcome back to another season of summer sport! It is fantastic to see so many students involved in College sport with an incredible 18
boys teams and 10 girls teams this term. All trainings have begun, with girls water polo beginning this Thursday and boys games starting
this Friday; all other sports will commence on Saturday October 19th. Fixtures, maps and all other information can be found on the College
intranet and internet (link below will take you there). The students can also find details on the sports notice board at the College and their
emails. All students have been given medical forms which need to be returned to their coaches prior to the first game. Please click here for
Summer Sport Information: http://www.smc.sa.edu.au/news-information/current-sports-fixtures
Please contact either of us with any queries. Thank you for your support so far this year and we hope you enjoy the season.
Ms Jessica Fanto Boys Co-Curricular Coordinator
Mrs Kellie Casserly Girls Co-Curricular Coordinator
CANA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
St Michael’s students represented Marleston League SA in the CANA National Championships which were hosted by the Beenleigh Netball
Association in Queensland from the 27 September to 5 October. All four teams made it through to the finals (U13: Preliminary Final; U15:
Semi Final; U17: Grand Final and Open: Preliminary Final.).
Billie Tanner and Kate O'Dea were both selected in the Championship Team.
Felicia Dianos was selected in the Touring Team.
Photo: back row: Billie Tanner, Lauren Bottin, Georgia Noll, Grace RamseyMartin, Kate O'Dea, Kathrine Catanzariti, front row: Felicia Dianos, Chloe
Dining and Rebecah Catanzariti.
COLLEGE INFORMATION
DOBSONS UNIFORM SHOP
1 Lawrie Street, Henley Beach
Trading Hours ~
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ~ 8:00am – 4:15pm
Specials are now on offer on selected items to all parents
until the end of October
Please contact Mary or Margaret on 8150 2306
to arrange an appointment.
Ms Mary Firth, Manager, Dobsons Uniform Shop
SPORTS CENTRE SCHOOL WEAR
For supplies of co-curricular uniforms.
142 Port Road, Hindmarsh
www.sportscentre.com.au
Telephone: 8346 3411
SECOND HAND UNIFORMS
ONLINE SELLING & BUYING
Please refer to the College website:
http://www.smc.sa.edu.au/uniform/where-to-buy-our-uniform
for information relating to the sale of second hand uniform items.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
BLUE LIGHT DISCO (Ages 10 – 17) ~ Friday 18 October – 7:30pm – 10:00pm at the Woodville Town Hall, Woodville Road, Woodville. Entry: $5.00.
For further details call: 8207 6325.
ST DOMINIC’S PRIORY COLLEGE ANNUAL FETE AND AUCTION ~ Sunday 27 October 2013 at 139 Molesworth Street, North Adelaide
from 10:00am – 3:00pm. For an electronic form of the event please contact Loretta Lighezzolo via email on [email protected].
YOUTH MASS ~ Saturday 2 November 2013 at 6.00pm. All young people are invited to attend Vigil Mass on the 1st weekend of each month at
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 420 Seaview Road, Henley Beach. All welcome.