MARIST CATHOLIC COLLEGE PENSHURST

Friday 5 April - Number 5

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL

COLLEGE FEESThe 1st installment of 2019 school fees is now overdue. Please ensure Term 1 fees are finalised in accordance with your payment plan asap. Payments can be made by Cheque, Cash, Eftpos or BPay. Any queries please contact the College Office. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Mrs Joy O’Sullivan - College Bursar

Year 10 Visual Arts

This week, Year 10 Visual Arts students brought their love of art and demonstrated their creativity to the rest of the school in their ‘Take it to the Street’ Installation Exhibition. As part of their assessment task, students explored a social or political issue facing young people of the world today. Some of the popular concepts represented were environmental concerns, gender roles, technological advancements, social media, politics and consumerism. Using inspiration from mural artist Diego Rivera and Street artists such as Banksy, the importance of their concept layed heavily on the site-specific location around the school in which they chose to display their works.

The role of the audience was a significant factor in their artworks. In many contemporary works today, the artwork requires the audience’s interaction to be part of the work itself. Student Alyssa Pavlovski really took this idea into her own art practice, locating her artwork in an area students were required to walk through.

“The concept of my artwork is to convey the idea of how social media is consuming us, social media is covered by a wall of inaccurate perceptions.”

Avani Cook created the emotive work, Unsheltered. Using appropriation, she used the work of Van Gogh to assert the idea of homelessness in our society.

“This artwork portrays the strive in which those affected by this epidemic aspire to attain the ‘dream’ of one’s own space to feel free and safe. Vincent Van Gogh influenced this piece as he himself was thought of as an ‘outsider’ due to his mental health. There is a relation between the two as people sleeping rough often struggle with their mental health. Vincent’s artwork ‘Bedroom in Arles’ has been placed within a cloud to represent the dream of a home.”

The Year 10 Visual Art students have developed curatorship skills in organising an exhibition and now have a deeper appreciation for Postmodern practice. They now understand that artworks can explore challenging concepts that can question the audience about the world we live in.

Mrs Lea-Kathryn Nelson and Mr Tory Brustolin - Visual Art Teachers

As we approach the holy season of Easter, may we contemplate anew words from Water from the Rock, our guide to Marist Spirituality, which illuminate the belief and source of hope we share with Christians throughout the ages.

At the foot of the Cross, we are in awe of a God who loves us without reserve. We finda God who shares the physical and psychological suffering, betrayal, abandonmentand violence experienced by humanity, and transforms these experiences. Therewe enter the mystery of redemptive suffering and learn humble fidelity in love. Thecrucified Christ is the sign and deepest expression of a God who is love.

(WTFR para 22)Mr Ray Martin - College Principal

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FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

2019 UPCOMING DATES

Fri 5 Apr Enrolments Close - Year 7 2021

Mon 8 Apr - Year 7 CampWed 10 Apr Wesley Vision Valley

Thurs 11 Apr - Year 7 & Year 9 Naplan TrialsFri 12 Apr

Fri 12 Apr End of Term 1

Mon 29 Apr Staff Development Day - No Students

Tues 30 Apr Students Begin Term 2 Full College Winter Uniform

Mon 6 May - Year 12 Retreat - Group A & BFri 10 May

NAPLAN Online Practice TestsWhile a number of assessment tasks are being finalised this week, many other activities have kept our boys and girls busy as we approach the end of the term. Last week, our students in Year 7 & 9 participated in a practice of the NAPLAN (National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy) Online Test, prior to the real event in mid-May. Further NAPLAN preparation is conducted within our normal teaching and learning program, with some additional activities for familiarisation with the test format. The key difference for our students and staff is the move from a paper and pencil test to the online format. For students, this means use of their device and earphones for each of the NAPLAN tests. Our students were wonderfully adaptive and engaged productively in all processes associated with the trials.

Such an undertaking also requires careful management of the supporting technology and human resources. The new format of the online tailored testing also means that the test automatically responds to student performance, providing more, or less, demanding questions based on how a student has gone in previous sections. This is expected to be a more personalised and engaging test experience, in which students will also be exposed to a wider range of question types and skills. Some of the key features of NAPLAN Online include interactive navigation, timers and drag-and-drop functionality. Students and parents are encouraged to visit the demonstration site to view the type of questions and related functionalities in the online NAPLAN assessment by clicking here.

Staff Development Day - Monday 29 AprilPlease be advised that Monday 29 April will be a Staff Development Day. Term 2 lessons will formally commence on Tuesday 30 April. Like all professions, ongoing professional learning is an important element of our College.

The professional learning day will focus on building teacher knowledge and understanding of effective differentiation strategies for Gifted and Talented students. Teachers will learn how to create and use a range of formative / pre-assessment strategies to ascertain student knowledge and inform subsequent instruction so that all students are supported and achieve learning growth.

This builds on the work we are doing with our staff this year in the area of Gifted education. Staff are progressively completing the Gifted Education Online 1 (GEO 1) course which

provides teachers with a deeper understanding of how best to identify and recognise the needs of gifted and talented students within our specific school context.

Winter UniformAll students should return to the College on Tuesday 30 April in full winter uniform. Please note that the College Blazer must be worn as the outer garment when students are travelling to and from school in Terms 2 and 3. The jumper (if required) may only be worn under the blazer. In the coming weeks I encourage all families to check their son/daughter’s winter uniform so that any necessary purchases, cleaning or repairs can take place prior to the start of Term 2.

Across all year levels, there is a sense of anticipation as students complete Term 1 tasks and look forward to the Easter break ahead - a break from normal routines and a time for rest and renewal. I trust the Easter holidays will afford your family an opportunity to celebrate the joy of the risen Christ.

Mrs Connie Frino - Assistant Principal

YEAR 7 2021 ENROLMENTSAll enrolment applications for Year 7, 2021 will close on Friday 5 April 2019

If your son/daughter has a sibling eligible for Year 7 enrolment for 2021, your application must be submitted by this date.

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PUBLIC SPEAKINGFor most people, the thought of having to stand up and speak in front of an audience terrifies them. Yet, for a select few, this is when they thrive; when they are delivering their ideas and challenging the audience to consider the world from another perspective. Public Speaking enables students to develop their confidence and articulation skills in a critical and creative way.

The Grand Final of the Public Speaking Competition has the top 12 students in each division deliver their speech to a panel of adjudicators. The competition has over 700 students entered, with about 150 students from all over Sydney in each division. It is an outstanding achievement to make the Grand Final. On the night, the College had three students competing.

Sophie Bulmer (Year 8) delivered a relatable and engaging speech on the trials and tribulations of family game night, particularly the lethal card game Uno. Sophie spoke exceptionally well, charismatically delivering her speech.

Chloe Rizzo (Year 7) challenged the audience to consider a world without the internet; a place where our digital footprint would no longer exist and questioned what would happen to our memories in a world where our every movement is uploaded to social media. Chloe was outstanding on the night and placed Second in the Year 7 division.

Rohan Reynolds (Year 9) presented an engaging, informative and thought-provoking speech that explored the mathematical foundations of the world around us. Rohan was a stand out on the night impressing not only the audience but also the adjudicators with his animated and passionate delivery. Rohan was awarded First place in the Year 9 division. Below is the opening of his speech that he presented at assembly:

“Right now we are coming to the end of another summer season, and I’m sure during this time most of you have gone down to the beach to enjoy the seaside or go out for a swim. When I stand and look out into the horizon, I see a right angle. Strange, isn’t it? I’m not making this up, you know: Pythagoras, a famous mathematician, did the exact same thing that I did on an island in ancient Greece, and with this he was able to develop the theory that right angles exist. Nowhere else in nature can we see a right angle.” ~ Rohan Reynolds (I’m not making this up, you know!)

I would like to thank all the parents and staff who came out and supported the students over the competition. Particularly, I would like to thank the student’s mentors, Ms Eljed, Miss Emmerick, Mr Russo and Mr Skoflic, who spent many hours practising and reifining the fine art of oratory with the students. We hope to continue this success in the Marist Oratory Competition later in the year.

Ms Lisa Farrelly - Public Speaking Coordinator

LIBRARY NEWSStudent PrintingPrinting via the Library printer comes at a cost of 20c per page. Prior to printing larger jobs (e.g. Assessment Tasks), students need to ensure they have enough credit on their accounts, and are advised to check their balance and or ‘top-up’ at the Library desk (correct cash only).

To print using the Library printer you must be logged into your school account, choose the ‘MCP_Library’ option from the list, change your settings if need be (pages, B&W or colour, double or single-sided) and then press ‘Print’ (this can even be done from home). Your Library Card or Student number are required to release your job from the printer.

Please ensure printing is done well in advance of the due date to avoid congestion and possible credit issues which can delay the processing of your job.

Homework ClubThis takes place after school on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in the Library or La Valla Hub area. It runs from 3pm - 4pm and is supervised by a teacher and the Library Assistant.

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HARMONY DAYThe MCCP community celebrated our vibrant and multicultural community on Thursday 28 March. We acknowledged Australian multiculturalism, inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background.

Orange is the colour chosen to represent Harmony Week. Traditionally, orange signifies social communication and meaningful conversations. Harmony Day orange cookies were sold as well as an ‘orange meringue’ guessing competition with all proceeds going to Caritas.

Students from our SRC were dressed in various traditional dress whilst selling cookies, being accompanied by the beat of the Lebanese drums.

Thank you to Ms Kristy Shipp (Cooper Year 7) for creating the lovely orange meringues jars for our guessing competition.Finally, I would like to acknowledge Ms Sarah Jones, from ‘Dreaming of Cupcakes’ (Lola, Year 9 and Scarlett, Year 7) for her ongoing support and generous contribution of the delicious 300 cookies. As a result, the MCCP community raised a total of $650 for Caritas. A wonderful achievement.

Thank you all for your ongoing support!Mrs Nicole Katrib

HOUSE POINTS UPDATEThe House Cup is awarded to the House with the most points at the end of Term 3 2019. Points are accumulated commencing with our Year 12 Leaders appointed last year in Term 4. Points are awarded directly to your House if you are involved in representing the College in sport, academic achievement awards, music, choir, rock band, dance, art club, public speaking, SRC, peer support, social justice, debating or any other event in which you proudly represent the College or demonstrate House spirit and the Marist charism. This also includes if you have volunteered on occasions so far such as the Girls Night In, the History Canberra Trip, Father Son evening in Term 4, transition of Year 7 in Term 4, and this term; Project Compassion, Open Night, Pancake Tuesday, St Patrick’s Day and more. Of course the Swimming Carnival and Athletics Carnival are also huge contributors to points for each House.

There has been much change through the last two terms with Salvius winning the carnival and then More House leading with the most pancakes sold on Shrove Tuesday. There has been so much uncertainty of the leadership position. So points to date are….

DUNSTAN - 4TH SALVIUS - 3RD MORE - 2ND LEOPOLD - 1ST2023 3101 3149 3427

Leopold are in the lead by 278 points on 3427 points.

A new idea was introduced in Week 9 this week; the House Raffle at the end of each term! How it works - each time a student represents the College, their name is added to the barrel. Five students will be called out at the end of each term to win prizes such as Skyzone vouchers or Movie vouchers. Congratulations to our Term 1 winners...

1. Aaron Bowley 2. Angelina Papadopoulos3. Caitlin O’Connell 4. Alana Green5. Christiane Kranitis

Become More - Represent!! Mrs Lea-Kathryn Nelson - SRC Coordinator

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CAPITAL WORKS - SOUTH HURSTVILLEThe South Hurstville Campus works are progressing well with all buildings now under construction. The four buildings include;

Building A: Administration Building B: Music, Science, Art & ClassroomsBuilding C: Library, Multi-Purpose Space, Canteen & Classrooms Building D: TAS & Classrooms

The College website will continue to provide updates of significant milestones of the project.

Mr Brian Vane-Tempest - Head of Strategic Planning and Communications

Building A - Administration Building B: Music, Science, Art & Classrooms

Building C (Centre Slab): Library, Multi-Purpose Space, Canteen & Classrooms

Building D (Back Left): TAS & Classrooms

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SCC

VOLLEYBALL RND OPPOSITION WIN / LOSS SCORE COACH

Junior 8 Bethany Win 2 - 0 Mrs Sandra NeilsonSemi Holy Spirit Win 2 - 1

Intermediate 8 Bethany Win 2 - 0 Ms Analise Emmerick

AFL RND OPPOSITION WIN/LOSS SCORE COACH

Junior Semi Bethany Loss 12 - 16 Mr George Karpouzos

TOUCHFOOTBALL RND OPPOSITION WIN/

LOSS SCORE COACH

Senior 8 Bethany Win 9 - 4 Mrs Belinda EarlSemi Rosebank Loss 5 - 6

SPORT RESULTS

CBSA

CRICKET RND OPPOSITION WIN / LOSS SCORE COACH

Junior Final Revesby Win MCCP 3/91Revesby 6/89 Mr Jordan Russo

Intermediate Final Revesby Loss MCCP 3/59Revesby 9/58 Mr Steven Gawidziel

Senior Fianl Revesby Win MCCP 5/122Revesby 8/116 Mr Michael Young

BASKETBALL RND OPPOSITION WIN / LOSS SCORE COACH

Junior Semi Punchbowl Win 44 - 38 Ms Anna LeFinal Lakemba Loss 30 - 34

CONGRATULATIONSLucy Finn of Year 7, has been selected in the U/14 State Challenge Sydney Sixers Cricket squad. Well Done Lucy!

Dylan Antao of Year 10, has qualified for the 2019 Australian Age Swimming Championships to compete in Adelaide this month. Good Luck Dylan!

CBSA Junior Basketball TeamCompetition runners-up. Congratulations!

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ST JOSEPH’S OATLEYHoly Thursday 18 April Mass of the Lord’s Super 7.30pm

Good Friday 19 April Stations of the CrossFollowed by First Rite of ReconciliationPassion of the LordFollowed by First Rite of Reconciliation

10am

3pm

Easter Saturday 20 April Easter Vigil Mass (No Reconciliation) 6pm

Easter Sunday 21 April Mass 8am, 10am

Easter Monday 22 April Mass 9am

ST RAPHAEL’S SOUTH HURSTVILLEMass of the Lord’s Super 7.30pm

Commemoration of the Passion 3pm

Easter Vigil Mass 7.30pm

Mass 8.30am

MATER DEI BLAKEHURSTHoly Thursday 18 April Mass of the Lord’s Super 6.30pm

Good Friday 19 April Reconciliation

Stations of the CrossCommemoration of the Passion

9.30am to 12pm10am3pm

Easter Saturday 20 April Easter Vigil Mass (No Reconciliation at 5pm) 6.15pm

Easter Sunday 21 April Mass 10am

ST JOSEPH’S RIVERWOODMass of the Lord’s Super 7.30pm

Stations of the CrossFollowed by First Rite of ReconciliationCelebration of the Lord’s Passion Followed by First Rite of Reconciliation

10am

3pm

Easter Vigil Mass (No Reconciliation 5pm) 7pm

Mass 7.30, 9.30am

ST DECLAN’S PARISH PENSHURSTHoly Thursday 18 April Mass of the Lord’s Super

Quiet Prayer at the Altar of Repose7.30pm10pm

Good Friday 19 April Stations of the CrossFollowed by First Rite of ReconciliationPassion of the LordFollowed by First Rite of Reconciliation

10am

3pm

Easter Saturday 20 April Easter Vigil Mass (No Reconciliation at 5pm) 6.30pm

Easter Sunday 21 April Mass (Children’s Mass)Mass

7,am 9am11am, 6pm

OUR LADY OF FATIMA PEAKHURSTMass of the Lord’s Supper 7.30pm

Stations of the CrossFollowed by First Rite of RconciliationCommemoration of the Lords Passion Followed by First Rite of Rconciliation

10am

3pm

Easter Vigil Mass 7.30pm

Mass 9.15am6pm

REGINA COELI BEVERLY HILLSHoly Thursday 18 April Mass of the Lord’s Super

Adoration & Reconciliation (After Mass)7pm

Good Friday 19 April Stations of the CrossFollowed by First Rite of ReconciliationCommemoration of the PassionFollowed by First Rite of Reconciliation

10am

3pm

Easter Saturday 20 April Easter Vigil Mass(No Morning Mass or Reconciliation)

7pm

Easter Sunday 21 April Mass 8.30, 10am

LOCAL PARISH EASTER MASS TIMES

NO ONE DIES ANYMORENo one dies any more. They pass. Passers-by are dropping like flies in the street. How wrong of Saint Paul – “Passing, where is your sting?” “Love is strong as passing.” And John Donne – “Passing, be not proud … Passing, thou shalt pass.” Tennyson: “Into the Valley of Passing rode the six hundred.” Let’s rewrite Shakespeare while we are at it – he uses the word “death” over 40,000 times. “Within the hollow crown … Keeps Passing his court.” “She should have passed hereafter … And all our yesterdays have lighted fools the way to dusty passing.” The Marriage Ceremony: “Till passing doth us part …”

Doesn’t quite cut it.

Why are we afraid of death? Why have we allowed political correctness to strangle us so?

With the coming of Holy Week we are called to reflect on death and – for us Christians – its concomitant, the resurrection. The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is (is, not are, for both are one!) the centre of our faith as it is the boundary of our earthly life: we are born, we die (if you insist, we pass!), and we rise to new life. Why should we be afraid of the age-old story since the beginning? Our seasons remind us year by year of life and death and regrowth and resurrection.

As Christ Himself says: Do not be afraid. Cometh Good Friday with death, cometh Easter Sunday with new life.

Brother Tony Butler

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Please join us for our Mother’s Day Prayer & Breakfast

Friday 10 May 20198am in La Valla Centre

Following our prayer and blessing, a light breakfast will be served.

Please click here if you are able to join us RSVP prior to Friday 3 May

To all our special Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunts & Carers

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COUNSELLOR’S CORNERHow to talk to kids and teens about world trauma

Frightening world events don’t make sense to any of us. Your children might ask questions that you don’t know the answers to, such as “How did it happen?” or “Why do some people do awful things?”. In these cases, “I don’t know” is a perfectly reasonable answer. Sometimes it’s the only one.

They need to have faith in the world and the people in it. Whenever there is trauma in the world, there are also remarkable demonstrations of solidarity and kindness, love and support for strangers. Let them hear these stories. We belong to a humanity that is good and kind. People who orchestrate traumatic events are acting against humanity. Let them know that when something like this happens, the world comes together to look after each other and that people from all over the world are working to make the world safer for them.

They’ll most likely be hearing a lot of information through friends and social media, so it’s important to make sure the information they have is accurate. Being proactive in having the conversation with kids can ensure that you’re the one who sets the emotional tone for what has happened – not their friends, not social media and not the 6pm news. Show them that you have faith in their world and their ability to thrive in it.

When things happen out of our control, it can feel disempowering for all of us. Empower your children by letting them know that their voice, their thoughts, and the way they are in the world all matter. They need to know that it’s because of them and people like them that the spirit of love, kindness and compassion will always be stronger than anything that tries to weaken it.

Excerpts from an article by Karen Young (http://www.heysigmund.com)

Mrs Carmel Coleman - Counsellor Mon, Tues

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