Monte Matters21 March 2014 - Term 1, Week 8

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MESSAGEFROM THEACTINGPRINCIPAL

Nicole Christensen

Of the many significant National or International ‘days’, Harmony Day (21 March) aligns most strongly with our College mission.

As an initiative of the Australian Government, Harmony Day aims to foster a sense of ‘belonging, acceptance, and understanding of other cultures’. So this day of recognition fits with the College’s commitment to social justice and respect for human dignity. It is also at the core of the International Baccalaureate. We endeavour to practice ’harmony’ through Biamunga and the links with the Indigenous communities of the Central Desert and Wreck Bay and also through international language, immersion and exchange programs. We also wish for harmony for refugees and asylum seekers in Australia.

Student Early Dismissal Friday 28 March

12.45pm

This year, Open Day will be held on Sunday 30 March.

In preparation for this big event, students will be dismissed at 12.45pm on Friday 28 March to give staff the opportunity to set up for Open Day.

The Middle School Leaders for 2014 were announced at the College Assembly on Thursday. The following students are to be congratulated on their appointment to this important student leadership role:

Kate McNamara - RankinOrnella Byak – XavierBrigit Hides-Pearson - McGuirkInes Paxton - McQuoinSarah Davino - McAuleyJasmine Robertson - Aquinas (absent from photo)

The past week saw some significant sporting events in which the College excelled. In swimming, students competed in both the IGSSA Swimming Championships (Independent Schools) and the CGSSSA Swimming Championships (Catholic Schools). At the IGSSA Championship on 14 March, the College was placed 5th overall out of 28 competing schools. At the CGSSSA Championship on 18 March, Monte Sant’ Angelo won both Divisions, with an impressive 380 points above second place. Furthermore, our swimmers broke eight records. Congratulations to our team:

Juliette Amate Alice MillerAmy Baker Elena MurphyNina Baker Alexandra Patrick-DunnKate Barry Jamie ProwseJessica Biddle Jacqui SchaferJohanna Biddle Ainslie ScottKate Biviano Sophie ShawLexia Chilcott Jemima StrattonLucy Egelton Claudia StromnesBernadette Flannery Gabriella TarantoClare Hopkins Angela TremainBianca Kabalan Isabella WardEllyse McCormack Madison WardCharlotte McKewen

In Touch Football news, 15 March saw the annual Harbour Cup, a tradition initiated by the College in 2010 in recognition of the great rivalry developing between Kambala and Monte in their Touch Football games in the Eastern Suburbs Touch Football Competition. The trophy game is played each year, when the two teams play each other during the Term 1 competition. The record before this week’s game was three wins to Monte and one win to Kambala. Saturday’s game was played in great competitive spirit and saw Monte come away with a win by one point (5-4) after withstanding a late attack on their line. Congratulations to our Monte 1 Touch Football Team.

Nicole ChristensenActing Principal

DIRECTOROFPROFESSIONALLEARNING

Lyn Kirkby

Monte Achieves BOSTES Endorsement for Teacher Professional Learning

Monte’s internal program of professional learning for teaching staff has been recognised by BOSTES (Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards*) as meeting the BOSTES requirements for endorsed provider status. This means that courses identified by the College as meeting professional development requirements of BOSTES now carry their endorsement and provide added benefit for our staff and ultimately our students.

Why is Endorsement important for Monte?

Like other professions, teachers are expected to update their knowledge, skills and capabilities so that they continue to offer high quality learning opportunities for our students. Currently, all teachers who are members of BOSTES are required to undertake at least 100 hours of professional development every five years. By the end of 2016, all secondary teachers will require BOSTES membership, so this requirement will apply to all of Monte’s teachers. Whilst our teachers generally undertake well in excess of these hours, there is a BOSTES requirement that at least 50 of the 100 hours carry their endorsement, so having our own programs endorsed makes it easier and all the more relevant to Monte staff.

This does not mean that our educators will become insular and lose their connections outside of the College. Apart from the BOSTES requirement that at least 25 of the 100 hours of professional development be undertaken outside of the school, we continue to value the opportunities afforded our teachers by enabling their attendance at appropriate courses beyond the College. However, our endorsement provides teachers with flexibility and opportunity at the same time as it acknowledges the value

of the professional learning that our teachers undertake within the Monte context.

Whether undertaken within our Monte context or with external providers, the benefits of high quality and appropriate professional learning are many. As BOSTES suggests to teachers, “Professional development strengthens your knowledge base and supports your commitment to effective teaching and learning. It allows you to build and refresh your skills and to participate actively in your career development. You should have access to, and engage in, high quality professional development for the whole of your teaching career.”

Achieving the BOSTES endorsement status was a complex process, and was undertaken by Lee Jenkins on behalf of the College and in consultation with a range of stakeholders. Many hours were spent gathering relevant policy documents and samples of our professional learning activities as evidence of our capacity to deliver high quality courses for our educators that address the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. I thank Lee for her efforts in achieving the endorsement.

Lee Jenkins is an educator with almost 30 years experience across a range of sectors and schools, including more than seven years as a Monte HSIE teacher. A firm believer in the importance of public and independent schools, Lee has a varied background, having initially trained as a History and English teacher before adding Geography,

Commerce and more recently Legal Studies to her skill set. Creativity, expressed through both performance and visual arts, has long been part of Lee’s interests. Highlights for her have included performing in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Sydney Olympics and completion of an M.Ed. in Creative Arts, specialising in Visual Arts. Exemplifying lifelong learning, Lee is currently a Staff Scholarship recipient undertaking a Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies through UNE. Still loving being in the classroom and working with teenagers, her work provides her with inspiration, opportunities to work with others and be creative, as well as lots of learning and laughs.

*Note that the former NSW Institute of Teachers is now merged with the Board of Studies to form BOSTES.

Lyn KirkbyDirector of Professional Learning

PERFORMINGARTS

Sarah Thompson

Hairspray 2014!

This week, there are many people walking around the College humming melodies and tapping their toes following our 2014 production of Hairspray, the Broadway Musical.

Enormous thanks to all involved for a wonderful production which reminded us never to judge by race, colour, shape or size. It is a timely reminder to us all to work towards respect and unity across the world – something especially pertinent as this goes to print on Harmony Day.

It has been my absolute honour to work in the role of Producer for the show with an amazing team of

students, staff, parents and community members. Last week the students thanked the main production team of Mr David Raciti (Director), Ms Catherine Walmsley (Musical Director), Ms Ashleigh Devlin (Choreographer), Miss Amber Thomas (Assistant Musical Director), Mr Craig Everingham (Assistant Musical Director), Ms Karen Partington (Assistant Director and Stage Manager), Mr Adrian Johnston (Set Designer and Supervisor), Ms Kim Tuttle-Nesbitt (Wardrobe Designer and Supervisor), Mr Michael Twomey (Sound and Lighting Designer and Supervisor), Mrs Jane Howland (Administrative Coordinator) and Mr Kim Short (Executive Production Manager). These wonderfully dedicated and creative staff started the beat in July last year and have led us on a journey to amazing heights over the past eight months.

The Hairspray cast and orchestra consisted of many of our talented Monte girls together with some fine young gentlemen from AIM High School, Marist College North Shore, Newtown High School of the Performing Arts, Normanhurst Public School, St Ignatius’ College Riverview, St Mary’s Cathedral College, Sydney Church of England Grammar School (Shore) and Sydney Grammar School. In addition, Mr Michael Norman and Mr Andrew McHugh who each appeared in the role of Principal, showing us their natural flair for acting.

The amazing Hairspray orchestra was supported by a number of professional musicians including Ms Maryanne Coyle who took time out from her busy role as Acting Head of Music Performance to share her highly accomplished ‘cello skills, and Ms Amber Thomas who swapped hats from Assistant Musical Director to funky saxophonist. In addition, Mr Alastair Duff-Forbes (violin), Mr Anthony Timmins (saxophone), Mr Rob Di Marzo (drum kit), Ms Ann Palumbo (bass), Mr David Sayah (guitar) and Mr Michael Curtain (keyboard and repetiteur) jumped on board under Ms Walmsley’s baton.

Many other students, parents, staff and members of the wider community contributed in so many ways. There were people sewing, building and painting until all hours and on weekends to help produce our dazzling set and costumes. Volunteers helped as stage hands, technical crew, ushers, hair and makeup artists, dressers, ticket sellers, supervisors, design, promotion and much more.

It takes a whole College community to put on a whole College production. So, whatever your role in Hairspray, the Broadway Musical at Monte – THANK YOU! The College is very proud.

Sarah ThompsonProducer (and Head of Performing Arts)

Photographs courtesy Anthony Khoury Photography

MATHEMATICS

Hannah Dashwood

Did you embrace ‘Pi Day’?

Last Friday saw the wonderful occurrence of International Pi Day, with many students (and staff) accepting the challenge of taking a ‘Pi Day Selfie’ at exactly 1:59 and 26 seconds. Why such a specific time you ask? Well, with it being March 14th, if we adopt the American way of thinking for just a moment, we can write the date as 3/14, an approximation of pi, the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. And yes, if we were to take this further and get a picture at exactly 1:59:26 we get pi to 7 decimal places, 3.1415926. If you would like to know pi more accurately, just ask Siena Crisafi in Year 11 who can recite this wonderful number to over 140 decimal places!

Congratulations to Anna Wright who orchestrated a fantastic effort from the Year 12 students. A pi-prize will wing its way to you over the next week! A big thanks to all staff and students who joined the Mathematics Department in this day. I would particularly like to thank

the ICT managers who really embraced the event with some fantastic graphics on Monte Connect.

Just imagine what can be achieved next year…3/14/15 @ 9:26:53!

Hannah DashwoodAcing Head of Mathematics

MATHS PEER TUTORING

Does your daughter in Year 7 or Year 8 feel as if she is struggling in her Maths class and needs some extra help to keep up? During Terms 2 and 3, girls in Years 7 and 8 have the opportunity to be involved in a Maths Peer Tutoring Program which will be available after school from 3.30pm – 4.15pm every Monday and Wednesday. Students from Year 11 volunteer to tutor small groups of Year 7 and 8 girls. They are not only available to help the younger girls with their Maths work, but are also able to help them with study techniques and organisational skills. Girls in Years 7, 8 and 11 who are interested in being involved in this program have received a note this week from their Maths teacher. If you would like your daughter to be involved, please sign the note, circle which days she would be available (either Monday or Wednesday) and have your daughter return the note to her Maths teacher by Monday 31 March 2014. Your daughter will be allocated a tutor/student on one of the afternoons you have circled that she is available if possible. It is essential that all expressions of interest are received by Monday 31 March. Once students have committed to being involved in the program, they are expected to attend every week during both Terms 2 and 3. If you have any enquiries about the Maths Peer Tutoring Program please do not hesitate to contact me by email or ask your daughter to come to the Masalou Staffroom. Jill RobertsonTeacher of Mathematics

ACC CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Invitations to the Cocktail Parties as part of the ACC Capital Campaign have been sent out. A reminder to please RSVP to one of the dates listed on the invitation.

We look forward to seeing parents at these events, which provides you with the opportunity of sharing the development and extraordinary features of the new Arts and Cultural Common and how it will provide for the extension of the nurturing of creativity in all of our students.

FROM THE COLLEGE SHOPCollege News

WINTER UNIFORM OUTFITTING 2014

Year 7 studentsWinter uniform outfitting begins next Monday 24 March. Students are outfitted in colour house order:

Monday 24 March Aquinas/GoldTuesday 25 March McAuley/GreenThursday 27 March McGuirk/Purple

Monday 31 March McQuoin/BlueTuesday 1 April Rankin/OrangeThursday 3 April Xavier/Red

Outfitting is before school, morning tea and lunchtime. It is not necessary for parents to accompany students, there will be help in the College Shop. Please note both Wednesday 26 March and Wednesday 1 April are not Year 7 outfitting days.

New students in Years 8 to 12Outfitting for Winter uniform is on the above dates before school, morning tea and lunch. Girls do not need to adhere to the colour House list, just come in on any of these days.

Year 10 studentsStudents in Year 10 may come in over the next two weeks to purchase your senior blouses for Year 10.

Margaret EadeCollege Shop Manager9409 6256 meade@monte.nsw.edu.au

Year 10 Parents and StudentsMonday 7 April 2014

McQuoin Centre5:00pm

A session specifically for Year 10 girls and their parents who are considering the IB Diploma for Year 11, 2015.

Year 10 Parents should have received a separate letter and RSVP form this week. Please contact Natasha James: njames@monte.nsw.edu.au with any inquiries.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMATWILIGHT WORKSHOP

YEAR 7 STUDY SKILLS EVENING

25 March 2014McQuoin Centre6:30pm – 8:00pm

This evening will address:• Managing homework and assignments

effectively by efficient time management• Being more organised for school• Working effectively in high school Attendance is expected by all students, with a parent/guardian. The session is very interactive and shared discussion is invited on the evening.

Students must bring their planner, a pen and highlighter.

Jo CooperDirector Middle School

INTERESTED IN EXCHANGE OR VOLUNTEERING?

Come and discover what’s available at the International Exchange and Volunteering Information Evening

26 March 2014McQuoin Centre

7:00pm

It will be an opportunity for students and parents to speak to representatives from up to 10 organisations about what they offer. It is open to students from Years 9 to 12.

More information available on Monte Connect International Mindedness page

Inma SuarezHead of Languages and Internationalism

YEAR  9-­‐12  INTERNATIONAL  EXCHANGE  and  VOLUNTEERING  

INFORMATION  EVENING  

   

Come  and  find  out  about  the  possibilities!    

Wednesday  26th  March  2014  McQuoin  Centre  

7:00pm  –  8:30  pm  RSVP:  Ms.  Suarez  -­‐  isuarez@monte.nsw.edu.au  

Sharing Some Thoughts for Lent No.2

Already we are approaching the second week of Lent. I wonder if we are singing in our hearts the song of the Angels: “Glory to God on high…” Isn’t it true that the Angels were the first evangelisers? They were the first to tell the Good News! Did they really understand what it was all about? Most likely not. We know more about that Good News than the Christmas Angels did, but even so, we will never know it all, for God is an unfathomable mystery to us.

Much is being said these days about Jesus’ call to be evangelisers – to tell the Good News, as St Francis says, “by your actions and if necessary use words.” Pope Francis has written us an interesting, long letter called “Evangelii Gaudium” which means “The Joy of the Gospel”. I quote from Art.49 Chapter1:

“Let us go forth then, to offer everyone the life of Jesus Christ…If something should rightly disturb us and trouble our consciences, it isthe fact that so many of our brothers and sisters are living without thestrength, light, friendship and consolation born of friendship withJesus Christ, without a community of faith to support them, withoutmeaning and a goal in life….”

What would happen if next time we go to the shops we were to sing “Glory to God” in our hearts, and be kind to fellow shoppers and anyone else we meet, knowing each person is God’s dwelling place? Many a heart would be drawn to sing “Glory to God” along with us and the Angels. This would be a simple way to practice “the new evangelisation”. What could be better for Lent?

On the 1st Sunday of Lent we had St Matthew’s Gospel 4: 1-11; for the 2nd Matt 17:1-9. Read them again. Here are some students’ amazing Haikus:

Angels will bear you up, Jesus was temptedGiving you God’s protection To fame, honour and power That will guide you home But he resisted

Jesus transfigured He dwells among usHis clothes like dazzling white light We climb the mountain withinGod’s Beloved Son! To shine in His Light

Enough for this week! Listen to Jesus saying: “Don’t be afraid!” and respond.

Best wishes from Sr Lecia RSM

2nd Week of Lent

Project Compassion, Week 2, brings you the story of Deng.

For Deng in South Sudan, the cycle of poverty and disability was made worse with the civil war, which led him and his family to flee their village and live in the bush for many years. Deng and his family are rebuilding their lives through their participation in a Caritas Australia food security program.

Your donation to Project Compassion can help indi-viduals like Deng to rebuild their lives post-conflict. www.caritas.org.au

THE MONTE MILE

HOW FAST CAN YOU SWIM A MILE?

Come to Monte’s Open Day on Sunday 30 March, 2014 and

take the challenge.

8:30am-9:30am

You may even get your name on the Frank Somers Memorial Shield. Swimmers fast or slow are welcome to try the mile (1.6km). All family and friends are welcome. Prizes awarded for the fastest 30 swimmers amd everyone receives a certificate of completion with their time.

It’s FREE

There is no cost but you must register through Trybooking:

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FROM THE PERFORMING ARTSDEPARTMENTCollege News

OPEN DAYMUSIC AND DRAMA PERFORMANCES

A Permission Note outlining times and venues has been given out to Performing Arts students this week. Please return the signed forms PROMPTLY and return to the Music Corridor collection boxes by this MONDAY 24 MARCH.

Please find the set up and performance time listed in the table below. All students in the following groups are expected to attend Open Day performances.

NEW VIOLIN TEACHER

We welcome Miss Heather Lloyd to Monte’s Music Academy. Miss Lloyd is a member of the Brandenburg Orchestra and the Australian Haydn Ensemble and we are very excited to have her here at Monte.

HARP PERFORMANCEJacinta Raheb-Mol (Year 8) gave a beautiful performance on the Harp at the College Assembly today. She performed The Little Fountain by Samuel Pratt. Well done, Jacinta!

Maryanne CoyleActing Head of Music Performance

ENSEMBLE PROMPT ARRIVAL TIME PERFORMANCE TIMERock Band 8.30 9.30 to 9.50Junior Choir 9.15 9.50Senior Choir/Monte Singers 9.00 10.00 to 10.20DRAMA - Presentations on Female Theatre Practitioners – 1st performance

10.00 10.30 to 10.50

DRAMA - Presentations on Female Theatre Practitioners – 2nd performance

10.00 11.00 to 11.20

Year 9 Drama Commedia 10.30 11.20 to 11.40TheatreSports 11.30 11.40 to 12.30 College Orchestra 11.00 11.30 to 11.45Wind Ensemble 11.50 12.30Stage Band 12.15 12.45COURTYARD CAFÉChamber Winds 9.45 10.00 to 10.15Saxophone Quartet 10.00 10.20 to 10.35Giaconda Flute Ensemble 10.30 10.45 to 11.00Senior Guitar Ensemble 10.30 11.00Chamber Strings 11.00 11.45String Ensembles 11.00 12.00

SPORTS REPORTBy Stuart Hanrahan

ALL SCHOOLS TRIATHLON RELAYSOn Friday 7 March, six Year 10 Monte girls competed at Penrith Lakes in the NSW All Schools Triathlon Relays, at the Sydney International Regatta Centre. This year the event was bigger than ever before, with 210 teams competing in the Intermediate girls alone. Both teams were very successful, placing 11th and 12th within NSWCCC schools, and 50th and 56th overall.

Harriet Gilson and Alex Patrick-Dunn launched off on the first leg for their respective teams, swimming 600m in a cold, reedy lake. Angela Silberberg and Georgia Stockwell took over from there, speeding through a 15km cycle, and Mia Duggan and Ainslie Scott finished off with a 4km run.

The day was a big success; thank you to Ms Nero for heading out to help the girls. Anyone who would like to compete next year is welcome, you don’t have to have any experience and it’s a great day of challenge and fun.

Ainslie ScottYear 10

MONTE & WENONA NETBALL GALA DRAW Friday 21st March 2014

Small Street, Willoughby    

Round  1  –  4:15pm  Court 3

Monte 38 v

Wenona 27  

Court 4 Monte 47

v Wenona 28  

Court 5 Monte 36

v Wenona 25  

Court 6 Monte 35

v Wenona 24  

Court 7 Monte 26

v Wenona 19  

Court 8 Monte 27

v Wenona 20  

Court 9 Monte 48

v Wenona 29  

Court 10 Monte 1

v Wenona 1  

Court 11 Monte 49

v Monte 50  

Court 16 Monte 39

v Monte 40

Court 17 Monte 41

v Monte 42  

Court 18 Monte 43

v Monte 44  

Court 19 Monte 45

v Monte 46  

 

 Round  2  –  5:10pm  

Court 3 Monte 10

v Wenona 8

Court 4 Monte 22

v Wenona 16

Court 5 Monte 37

v Wenona 26  

Court 6 Monte 30

v Wenona 21

Court 7 Monte 21

v Wenona 15

Court 8 Monte 28

v Monte 29  

Court 9 Monte 34

v Wenona 23  

Court 10 Monte 2

v Wenona 2

Court 11 Monte 33

v Wenona 22  

Court 16 Monte 23

v Wenona 17

Court 17 Monte 31

v Monte 32

Court 18 Monte 24

v Wenona 18  

Court 19 Monte 25

v Wenona 12

 

 Round  3  –  6:05pm  

Court 3 Monte 6

v Wenona 5

Court 4 Monte 13

v Wenona 9

  Court 6 Monte 5

v Wenona 4

Court 7 Monte 3

v Wenona 3

Court 8 Monte 8

v Wenona 7  

Court 9 Monte 7

v Wenona 6  

Court 10 Monte 19

v Wenona 13

Court 11 Monte 20

v Wenona 14  

Court 16 Monte 16

v Wenona 10

Court 17 Monte 18

v Wenona 11  

Court 18 Monte Cadet

v Monte Cadet  

   

 

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Helping kids get the right amount of quality sleep will reap manifold rewards when it comes to theirdevelopment and general wellbeing, writes Karen Fontaine.

Whoever coined the term ‘sleeping like a baby’ had obviously never

lived with one. Infants’ sleep patterns are notoriously erratic, and

as they grow up the story remains much the same. Preschoolers

kick up about napping during the day, school-aged children want to

stay up late at night and teenagers refuse to get out of bed in the

morning.

One thing remains the same: sleep is critically important for

children, but Australians are getting about half an hour less sleep

per night than they did 30 years ago, according to a study by the

University of South Australia’s Centre for Sleep Research.

Kids are going to bed later because it’s now the norm for both

parents to work full-time, meaning that evenings are often the only

opportunity for family time. In addition, the intrusion into bedrooms

of digital media such as mobile phones, laptops and iPods means

children are getting less shut-eye – with far-reaching conse-

quences.

“With disturbed sleep, you pretty well see changes in everything,

from the cardiovascular system through to the skin,” says Dr Kurt

Lushington, head of the University of South Australia’s Centre for

Sleep Research. “You can go without food for a week or so but you

cannot go without sleep.”

As Dr Lushington says, sleep is important for memory, “so if you

want to remember things and to forget things – which is equally

important – you have to sleep”.

“We also know from animal studies that sleep state seems to be

incredibly important for the optimal wiring up of the brain,” he

says. “In infants and kids, sleep plays an important role in the

optimal development of the brain. Sleep is also important for

growth, and for those who don’t get enough there is a failure to

thrive. Sleep plays an important role in the immune system and it

also anchors the circadian body clock system.”

Most parents realise the importance of sleep, Dr Lushington says.

However, “what many don’t appreciate is how important structure,

namely a routine, really is”.

“Our research shows that in terms of kids being able to cope with

school and life and not having any problematic behaviours, it’s not

so much how long they sleep – what’s important is a regular

schedule,” he says.

“Kids who go to bed at different times and wake up at different

times with big swings on weekdays compared to weekends –

those are the kids who tend to get into trouble. Sober habits are

very important.”

There is no such thing as a sleep bank – meaning that even if a

child had 12 hours sleep last night, they won’t get away with just

eight hours tonight. Parents need to stick to a routine, make

evenings as predictable as possible, and enforce hard-and-fast

rules, particularly for teenagers, about digital media in the

bedroom.

“The teen years are a period of life where it’s to be expected that

you will hand over control to them; learning their own limits is part

of the journey,” says Dr Lushington. “And, being young and healthy,

they can sometimes stay up all night and be fine the next day. What

you can do is help them see the connection between how they’re

sleeping – and how they feel during the day.”

Sleeping beauties

To ensure your child gets the

optimum amount of sleep, use the

following as a guideline, says

Dr Kurt Lushington, head of the

University of South Australia’s

Centre for Sleep Research:

Children aged 2-5

Children aged 6-12

Teenagers

9-11 hours per night

11-12 hours per night

8-10 hours per night

How much is enough?

“On the weekends, don’t let kids stay up more than an hour or two

later than they normally do, and don’t let them sleep in more than an

hour or two later than normal.”

“Give them time to unwind before they turn out the lights and don’t

let them fall asleep in front of the TV. There has to be a routine for

falling asleep – otherwise what happens is that unless the light or

the TV is on, kids can’t fall asleep – which is crazy.”

“Exercise, big meals and hot baths are not a good idea directly

before they go to bed.”

“Keep track of how they are during the day. If they look like they’re

not coping or if they’re irritable, it might be that they need more

sleep.”

And adhere to these rules, advises Dr Lushington:

Article contributed by Karen Fontaine

PARENTS & FRIENDSCommunity News

Father/Daughter Movie NightFriday night is the Monte Father/Daughter Movie Night, an initiative that was started two years ago by Monte dad Matthew Hamra.

The P&F Executive is always looking for fresh ideas to engage the Monte Community and the Father/Daughter movie night has been one of these very successful events. What a nice way to spend Friday night, watching a ‘funny’ movie, meeting your daughter’s Monte friends and their dad/carer. Enjoy the night – there is only one of these events per year!

Open DayMonte Open Day is on Sunday 30 March 2014, 9.30am -1.30pm. The Monte community plays a big role at the Monte Open Day and the organisation of volunteers is well underway. Year 7 parents co-ordinate the Open Day Café and all Year 7 parents will receive a request to contribute something sweet or savoury to the cake stall. A great opportunity to cook something with your daughter.

IMPORTANT DATES

Father & Daughter Movie NightFriday 21 March 6:30pm

College Open DaySunday 30 March 9:30am – 1:30pm

CANTEEN ROSTER (8.30am start)

24 Mar Mon Maryanne Spring, Linda Scott-MacKenzie

25 Mar Tue Sandra Radovan, Mary Schettini

26 Mar Wed Tara Sekel, Rosalie Chin

27 Mar Thu Kerryn Barraket, Sonya Baron-Hay

28 Mar Fri NO CANTEEN DUTY

Unfortunately due the the construction work on the campus there will be no parking available for volunteers in the Loading Dock this year.

MONTEMOVIE NIGHTBookings now open for the Monte Father & Daughter Movie Night

Bring your beanbag, camping chair or picnic rug and enjoy a movie under the stars on the Monte netball courts

Friday 21 March, 2014

Gates open at 6:30pm for a 7:30pm startMovie tickets $10 each

or $20 for a movie/meal combo

Book now at http://www.trybooking.com/EHRB

Year 10 will be running the BBQ on the day, always a busy place as the smell of ‘food’ wafts through the Monte grounds. Thank you to all those parents who have already volunteered.

GeneralFinally, good luck to all those Sport teams competing in semi finals this week, and to representative teams competing over the next two weeks. Go Monte!!

RegardsLauren Heath (email: toheaths@bigpond.net.au)Anna Willis (email: anastasia.willis@gmail.com)2014 P&F Presidents

Our role as a P&F is to create opportunities for all parents in the Monte Community to participate in the College. Your feedback and suggestions are always welcome.

LOWER NORTH SHORE CAREERS EXPO

Tuesday 8 April 20144.00pm – 6.30pm

Shore School Gym, Blue Street North Sydney (enter via main gate)

For students in Years 10, 11 and 12 and their parents.

Monte students must wear full school uniform (not sports uniform)

A BBQ will be available.

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME CAREERS IN LAW EVENING

6.00pm – 8.00pm Wednesday 14 May 2014

Loreto Kirribilli Auditorium85 Carabella StreetKirribilli NSW 2061(Enter via Elamang Avenue. Limited parking available onsite in staff car park only or in surrounding streets.)

RSVP by 9 May 2014.REGISTER HERE:http://prm.ag/3fbI0bVgdN

Considering studying law? Professor Michael Quinlan, Dean, Notre DameSchool of Law, invites you to attend our Careers in Law Evening. This will be a unique opportunity for students and their parents to hear about the legal profession as a career and why studying law at UNDA law school is different from other universities. Deans and academic staff from other Notre Dame faculties will be on hand to assist with information on how to combine Law with other disciplines also.

Light refreshments will be provided.

For further information, contact Notre Dame Prospective Students Officeon 02 8204 4404 or sydney@nd.edu.au

CAREER NOTICES

FACULTY OF SCIENCEPARENT AND STUDENT INFORMATIONEVENING

Wednesday 26 March 2014 6:15pm - 8:30pm

John Niland Scientia Building UNSW Kensington Campus NSW 2052For Year 11 and 12 students and their parents.Register at http://science.unsw.edu.au/events/infonight hore School Gym, Blue Street North Sydney (enter via main gate)

STUDY IN THE USAINFORMATIONEVENING

Monday 24 March 2014 5.30pm-7.30pmPacker Theatre, Ascham School

For students in Years 10, 11 and 12 and their parents.

Exhibitors will include Princeton University, Yale University, Harvard University, Vassar College and more.To register to attend go to http://www.trybooking.com/78015 by Monday 17 March 2014.

CAREER NOTICES

UNIVERSITY OFMELBOURNE

TRINITY COLLEGEYOUNG LEADERSPROGRAMS 2014

Trinity College is looking for students aged between 14 and 17 who would like a taste of university life. Join a program either in July or December and be inspired! Students choose an academic stream that aligns with the University of Melbourne’s undergraduate degrees: Biomedicine, Commerce, Arts or Social Justice. During the July intake, students can choose a one-week module or combine two programs to create a fantastic two-week experience. In December, students immerse themselves in one academic stream for the entire two weeks. Biomedicine Stream: explore the world of medicine and medical research including genetics, human physiology and human structure and function. Perform dissections and visit the genetics laboratories at The University of Melbourne. Commerce Stream: explore the fields of accounting, business, economics, finance, management and marketing. Arts Stream: explore psychology, media and communications, and Fine Arts, including performance art, visual art, movement and music.

Social Justice Stream: develop leadership skills associated with grassroots movements for social justice, such as equality, democracy and transformation in young people.

Program DatesJuly Week 1: 29 June-6 JulyJuly Week 2: 6–13 JulyDecember: 30 November-14 December

More infoSue Karzis, Director of Young Leaders+ 61 3 9348 7486trinityinstitute@trinity.unimelb.edu.au

IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2014

AprilTuesday 8 April 2014: UTS Discover Midwifery Information Evening (City campus) 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/health/about-health/events-and-brochures/discover-sessionsFriday 11 April 2014: University of Melbourne ‘A Day at Melbourne’ http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/events

MayFriday 2 May 2014: University of New England Open Day (Armidale)Wednesday 14 May 2014: Macquarie University Business and Economics Information Evening http://mq.edu.au/future_students/undergraduate; University of Melbourne Focus on Biodmedicine http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/events Wednesday 21 May 2014: Macquarie University Law School Information Evening http://mq.edu.au/future_students/undergraduate; University of Melbourne Focus on Arts http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/events; University of Melbourne Focus on Commerce http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/eventsWednesday 28 May 2014: University of Melbourne Focus on Environments http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/eventsThursday 29 May – Sunday 1 June 2014: The HSC and Careers Expo 2014, Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park. 10.00 am – 3.00 pm www.hscandcareers.com.au

CAREER NOTICES

JuneTuesday 3 June 2014: University of Melbourne Focus on Science http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/eventsTuesday 10 June 2014: University of Melbourne Focus on Law http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/eventsWednesday 11 June 2014: University of Melbourne Focus on Engineering and IT http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/eventsWednesday 18 June 2014:University of Melbourne Focus on the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/eventsThursday 19 June – Sunday 22 June 2014: Western Sydney Careers Expo 2014, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. 10.00am–3.00pm www.westernsydneycareerexpo.com.auTuesday 24 June 2014: University of Notre Dame Parent Information Evening www.nd.edu.au/events/sydney/parent-infoWednesday 25 June 2014: Macquarie University Parent Information Evening http://mq.edu.au/future_students/undergraduate; University of Melbourne Focus on the Victorian College of the Arts http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/events

JulyWednesday 2 July 2014: A Day in the Life of a Nursing Student at Notre Dame www.nd.edu.au/events/sydney/nursing-aditlThursday 11 July 2014: University of Melbourne UniExperience http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/events ; University of Melbourne ‘A Day at Melbourne’ http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/eventsSunday 13 July 2014: Bond University Open Day (Gold Coast)Saturday 26 July 2014: Australian Catholic University Open Day (Brisbane)Sunday 27 July 2014: James Cook University Open Day (Cairns)

CAREER NOTICES

August

Sunday 3 August 2014: Monash University Open Day (Melbourne); Swinburne University of Technology Open Day (Melbourne); University of Queensland Open Day (Brisbane); Curtin University Open Day (Perth)Sunday 10 August 2014: Australian Catholic University Open Day (Melbourne); RMIT University Open Day (Melbourne); Griffith University Open Day (Gold Coast & Brisbane); University of WA Open Day (Perth)Saturday 16 August 2014: Flinders University Open Day (Adelaide); University of Wollongong Open Day www.uow.edu.auSunday 17 August 2014: International College of Management Sydney Open Day (Manly); University of Queensland Open Day (Gatton); University of Melbourne Open Day http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/eventsSunday 24 August 2014: Deakin University Open Day (Melbourne); James Cook University Open Day (Townsville)Saturday 30 August 2014: Australian Catholic University Open Day (Canberra); University of Sydney Open Day; Australian National University Open Day (Canberra); UTS Open Day (City Campus); University of Notre Dame Open Day 9.00am -3.00pm w w w.nd.edu.au/events / sydney/openday14Sunday 31 August 2014: Federation University Australia Open Day (Ballarat)

September

Saturday 6 September 2014: Australian Catholic University Open Day (North Sydney), University of NSW Open Day; UTS Open Day (Kuring-gai campus) Saturday 13 September 2014:Australian Catholic University Open Day (Strathfield); Macquarie University Open Day http://mq.edu.au/future_students/undergraduateTuesday 30 September 2014: University of Notre Dame Nursing Information Evening 6.00pm www.nd.edu.au/events/sydney/nursing-info

October

Thursday 2 October 2014: Macquarie University Uni in a Day http://mq.edu.au/future_students/undergraduate

December

Wednesday 10 December 2014:Macquarie University School Leavers Information Eveninghttp://mq.edu.au/future_students/undergraduateWednesday 17 December 2014: University of Melbourne Course Information Day http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/events

FROM THE HIGHER EDUCATIONAND CAREERS OFFICE

Students in the Senior School receive email updates from the HECs Office via the News Forum on Careers on Monte Connect and it is each student’s responsibility to read and manage these emails according to her individual needs. The College will not accept responsibility for a student’s lack of awareness of an event, program or opportunity due to a failure to read or act on an email sent to her student email account. Any student not wishing to receive emails from the HECs Office must supply a letter co-signed by a parent/guardian to Ms O’Keeffe and this will be arranged. Any student who finds she is not receiving emails should make sure she is enrolled in Careers on Monte Connect or report to the iAssist Office.

Sally O’KeeffeE. sokeeffe@monte.nsw.edu.au

COMMUNITY NOTICES

YEAR 11 & 12 PARENTS The Centre for Emotional Health’s Emotional Health Clinic at Macquarie University is providing a FREE community information session for teachers, school counsellors and parents of adolescents in Years 11 and 12 about HSC stress.

About the Evening

In this free information session we will discuss:• how stress can affect adolescents socially,

academically and in the family setting• how to do deal with exam stress and create a

study-life balance during the HSC years• the Study Without Stress Program for

implementation within the school environment

The discussion will include an interactive Q&A ses-sion.

Presenter Profile

Dr Viviana Wuthrich is a Clinical Psychologist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Emotional Health, Macquarie University. Her research interests are in child and adolescent anxiety as well as comorbid anxiety and depression in older adults. She is the creator of the Study Without Stress program, a cognitive behavioural therapy course for teenagers with high stress levels about to embark on the HSC years.

Event Information

Date: Thursday, 27 March 2014Time: Doors open 5:30pm. Event: 6:00pm-7:00pmVenue: Australian Hearing Hub,

Level 1 Lecture Theatre, 16 University Avenue, Macquarie University NSW

Cost: FREE

Parking: Free parking from 5.30pm in X3 and W4 car parks. Permits will be issued to guests upon registering.

RSVP: Bookings are essential as places are limited. Register here. Please register your attendance by 5pm, Monday, 24 March. Location:Australian Hearing Hub, Level 1 Lecture Theatre 16 University Ave Macquarie University NSW 2109 Contact Person:Emotional Health Clinic 02 9850 8711 ehc.admin@mq.edu.au

http://www.centreforemotionalhealth.com.au/events/all-1/study-without-stress-community-11.aspx

FUNDRAISING MOVIE NIGHT

WHEN: 27TH MARCH TIME: 6PM

WHERE: HAYDEN ORPHEUM CINEMA ( 380 MILITARY RD CREMORNE)

TICKETS: WWW.TRYBOOKING.COM/ELAT

ADULTS: $25 STUDENTS $20 (CANAPES FROM 5.30 PM)

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Hosted by Loreto Kirribilli Students Participating in Project Futures

2014 School Cycle Challenge

Essential new information for parents, professionals and local services covering:

n Alcohol issues in Australian society – what can we realistically do?

n Teenagers and alcohol

Featuring Paul Dillon – keynote speaker and bestselling author of Teenagers Alcohol and Drugs. Regarded as a key social commentator, Paul is a nationally recognised drug education specialist with 25 years experience in the field.

The night will be hosted by David Citer, Manager of the KYDS Youth Development Service.

Q&A panel featuring NSW Police, NSW Health and other industry professionals to provide insight and answer your questions.

When: Tuesday 25 March 6.45pm-9pm

Where: Hornsby RSL (main showroom) 4 High Street Hornsby (Hornsby RSL supports local community initiatives)

RSVP: Please call Paul Stuart on 9477 8729 or email pstuart@nsml.com.au

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