YEAR 11 MINISTRY WEEK 2015

Vol. 5I Issue #10 4 August 2015  

FROM THE HEADMASTER

MARIST SCHOOLS AUSTRALIA CONFERENCE

MINISTRY WEEK

Dear Parents, Students and Friends,

I was fortunate to attend the MSA Conference in Melbourne last week. The keynote speaker was Dr. Mary Coloe who is a scripture scholar and an expert in John’s Gospel. Br. Michael Green, the Executive Director of MSA, put the importance of John’s Gospel in the following context. He said that St Marcellin described St John the Evangelist as the first “Marist”. According to tradition, St John looked after Jesus’ mother Mary after his death on Calvary. The Marist Brothers have their origin in Lyon in France. The earliest foundation of the Church of Lyon was one of the early bishops, St Irenaeus. Br. Michael describes Irenaeus as one of the giants of Christian theology and of Marian theology. Irenaeus was a student of St Polycarp, and Polycarp was a disciple of St John. These simple steps clearly connect Marcellin’s faith and spirituality to St John and Mary. At the end of his introduction Br Michael said that ‘to cultivate a Marist Spirit: begin with a frequent and prayerful reading of the Holy Scriptures’. For the next two days Dr. Coloe explained the Gospel of John with frequent references to Marist Spirituality. I very much enjoyed being a part of this gathering and having the opportunity to listen to this great speaker.

Last week Year 11 undertook Ministry Week. The experience began with a reflection day in Darlinghurst. We listened to two men speak of their personal life journeys and how they ended up on the streets of Kings Cross. These men spoke with incredible candour and clarity of the problems that each had faced and how this turmoil led them to living rough in Sydney. For the next four days each of our students spent time working in one of many different places where they were able to help other people. Some of the experiences were in aged care, in primary schools, St Vincent de Paul shops and schools for students with special needs. On Friday the boys came together to hear of each other’s experiences. Br. Michael Hill coordinated the reflections and we listened to our young men recounting their connections with people in their own ministry placement. These reflections showed a great maturity and

empathy. I was very proud when listening to each of the young men who spoke of how this experience and these connections has impacted on themselves. We are grateful to Anthony Munro and Tracy Robinson who ensured that students were all given ministry placements. I met several boys on Friday who have in the last month attended an immersion, who have participated in Night Patrol and who have successfully completed Ministry Week. These boys spoke with a depth and a maturity that is very impressive. Tony Duncan Headmaster  

Catholic Education Office

'A Conversation with

the Executive Director'

Regional Parent Forum - Term 3

In this term's presentations, the Director will share with parents his insights about the new Strategic Plan. Parents will also have the opportunity to ask questions about important education issues. Tuesday 25th August – 7-9pm Catholic Education Office – Daceyville If you are interested in attending, or for further details, please contact Katherine Borkowski on 9957 5000 or email: k.borkowski@syd.catholic.edu.au  

During the holiday break I received the following reflection titled “Live Marists”. From this reflection I pondered the busyness of our lives and the need to stop, reflect and restore. It was a little easier to do this at the time as I was on holidays in Dubbo at the zoo with family sharing some wonderful memories. However, in writing this I think of what has occurred at Marist College North Shore in the first three weeks and the many activities that have taken place that have been demanding of the staff, students and families. I share this reflection with our Marist community as a means of contemplation to ensure that we find time for ourselves, to prioritise where God and prayer are in our lives and to provide the importance of deepening an understanding of ourselves. All of this hopefully allows us as individuals to chase our own goals and have self fulfillment. REFLECTION: Take a moment. Stop. Breathe. And Reflect : Noise, rush, deadlines, parties, sport, study, pressure, family, relationships, the list is endless. Where do I get time for me, space to smell the roses, feel the sand between my toes, and time for some sleep! And maybe time to appreciate why I’m doing what I’m actually doing. The Channel 7 series ‘Getaway’ plays to our desire of escaping the normal humdrum of everyday life, and indulges our fantasy of relaxation and excitement in exotic locations. Long before this series, there was the ‘real getaway’ – comprising of men and women back in fourth century Europe who abandoned everything and escaped to the margins of society to live a life of prayer and solitude in the Egyptian deserts! Their adventure was not about seeking out the latest holiday venue, but seeking God more deeply through prayer and solitude, far from the secular world in which they lived. These were the pioneers of those who would later be called monks and nuns. Many of their writings have been handed down to us, including various editions of the “Sayings of the Desert Fathers”. Here’s one for our reflection, told by an older monk to a young brother of the Community…

Brother, sit down and let me tell you a story. Last evening my dog saw a rabbit running for cover among the bushes of the desert and he began to chase the rabbit, barking loudly. Soon other dogs joined in the chase, and they were barking and running as well. They ran a great distance and alerted many other dogs. Soon the desert was echoing the sounds of their pursuit but the chase went on into the night. After a little while, many of the dogs grew tired and dropped out. A few chased the rabbit until the night was spent. By morning, only my dog continued the hunt. “Do you understand what I have told you?” the old man said. “No,” replied the young monk, “please tell me father.” “It is simple,” said the desert father, “it was my dog that saw the rabbit.” … So, whether you’re on holidays or not at the moment, consider this: “Have you glimpsed the rabbit in your life? Are the goals you’re pursuing really your own – or perhaps you feel like you’re going through the motions until you get a sniff of your true calling? Perhaps some ‘desert solitude’ might be in order? Whatever our goals, it could be said that all of us are ultimately pursuing God (and perhaps you might even have a sense that, in actual fact, God is pursuing you!) Stop. Breathe. And consider in God’s presence. David Forrester Deputy Headmaster

FROM THE DEPUTY HEADMASTER

Referees  Wanted  Ages  15  years  &  Older  

Our  Summer  OZ  TAG  Competition  will  start  on  Tuesday  13  October  2015  at  Tunks  Park,  Cammeray.   All   games   will   be   played   on   a  Tuesday   after   school   and   during   daylight  savings.  The  competition  is  for  both  Boys  &  Girls  from  ages  5  to  16.    We   are   looking   for   students   who   are   15  years  and  older  who  would   like   to  become  an  OZ  TAG  Referee  and  be  PAID.  There  are  limited   Spaces,   so   please   advise   us   if   you  would  like  to  be  involved.  For   all   enquiries   please   contact   Annette  Hema   on   Ph:   0404   610   048   or   email:  brothersoztag@hotmail.com      

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION INVESTITURE WITH THE PALLIUM

NIGHT PATROL

On Saturday 25 July Mr Duncan and I were accompanied by Year 11 Students Oscar Hoare, Alessandro Calabrisello and Bill Nelson at St Mary’s Cathedral for a special Mass as we witnessed His Grace, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP be invested with the Pallium as the Ninth Metropolitan Archbishop of Sydney. The Investiture was performed by His Excellency, Most Reverened Adolfo Tito Yllana, Apostolic Nuncio to Australia.

The Pallium is a band made of woven lamb’s wool with six black crosses embroidered on it. It is worn by the Metropolitan Archbishop as a mark of communion with the Pope, as well as a sign of the pastoral jurisdiction of the Archbishop. It is worn on solemn occasions and only within the boundary of the Archbishop’s Province of Sydney.

Until recently, the Pope has invested the Pallium on Archbishops on the Feast of Sts Peter and Paul. Pope Francis changed this procedure with the investiture now held in the Archbishop’s own Archdiocese by the Papal Nuncio (who represents the Pope in a particular country). This move allows the faithful of the Archdiocese to participate in this historical moment. If you would like to watch this Mass, including the Investiture of the Pallium, please go to https://youtu.be/p-s_6YaXI8w

‘If you oppress poor people, you insult the God who made them; but kindness shown to the poor is an act of worship.’ Proverbs 14:31 An important part of our Solidarity work at the College is our fortnightly involvement in the St Vincent de Paul Night Patrol program. Typically this important work is reserved for our Year 12 students, however, during their trial examination period, we invite our newly trained students from Year 11 to take up this important work. On Monday 27th July, I had the privilege of accompanying Blas Lamberti Gonzalez, Brandon Knowles, Jacob Rizk and Tom Kay in the Night Patrol van, alongside Mr Tony McDonnell. During the height of the winter season, the importance of Night Patrol was made even more evident as our fellow citizens shivered in single-digit temperatures on the streets of Sydney, with no more than a donated blanket for warmth. I was so impressed with how our students engaged in conversation with everyone they encountered. Often, the companionship is more valued than that cup of coffee and sandwich that is provided. It is worthwhile noting that these students were engaged in their Ministry Week programs on Monday and came back to the College especially to offer their services to the community. Their good deeds remind me of St Vincent de Paul’s motto ‘Good works’ which come from scripture: ‘If one of the brothers or one of the sisters is in need of clothes and has not enough food to live on, and one of you says to them, “I wish you well; keep yourself warm and eat plenty”, without giving them these bare necessities of life, then what good is that? Faith is like that; if good works do not go with it, it is quite dead.’ James 2: 15-17 Let us all strive to put more of our faith into action in our community.

MINISTRY WEEK

FAITH FORMATION MR RALPH CHANDLER

SPOTLIGHT ON STAFF

Last week our Year 11 students took part in our annual Ministry Week program. The Year 11 Ministry Week program aims to allow students to engage in ministry and to critically reflect upon their experience of ministry. It is hoped that they will become familiar with the spiritual dimension and dignity of ministry, and recognise the concept of servant leadership. The program actually commenced last Wednesday where the students went to Rough Edges in Darlinghurst for their Preparation Day. The boys had a chance to consider what it meant to serve others and heard first hand the accounts of people from our community who have experienced hardships in life and how they have overcome adversity through the help of organisations in the community. Monday saw the start of Ministry Week proper where our students were placed in a vast array of ministries including Nursing Homes, Primary Schools, working with people who have Cerebral Palsy and other charitable organisations. The engagement with others in the community was highly valued by our boys as they immersed themselves in an environment of being ‘others centred’. Finally, last Friday, our students engaged in the Ministry Week Reflection Day, held at Villa Maria Parish Hall, Hunters Hill. This day is a very important day where the boys look back on their week, sharing their experiences and examine how they can take the experience of Ministry Week with them in the days, weeks, months and years that follow. I would like to commend our students on how positively they entered into Ministry Week and how well they engaged themselves with the members of the community. All reports from the supervisors were extremely positive, which bodes well as our Year 11 cohort embarks on the leadership selection processes for their senior year. Mr Anthony Munro Director of Faith Formation.

This week, I thought it would be important to talk about the efforts and dedication of Ralph Chandler. He is one of the TAS Departments more experienced teachers. Ralph always goes above and beyond for his students and especially those in his Year 11 and 12 classes. So far this year, he has worked 12 Saturdays and come in for a total of 6 days during the school holidays. Ralph pushes his students to ensure that, not only do they get the most out of the course, but more importantly for them to learn and be proud of their achievements. Coming up to the due dates of HSC Major Works, I would like to thank Ralph for selfless dedication to your son’s learning and for going above and beyond everyday in the classroom. Peter Sherringham Director of TAS

Parent Seminar

Internet Use - Practical Strategies for Parents

The Seminar will cover Internet Use, Internet Gaming, Social Media Strategies for parents on preventing excessive internet use Presenter Brad Marshall from Northshore Kidspace, Chatswood. Brad specialises in the treatment of young people experiencing excessive internet use or ‘Internet Addiction’ and related disorders.

Date: Wednesday 12 August 2015 at 7.30pm- 9.00pm Venue: MCNS School library Cost: Free Please call Dawn Russell, College Counsellor, for further information RSVP www.schoolinterviews.com.au and use the code 4CFK6 !

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING PARENT INTERVIEWS

YEAR 7 TO 11 ACADEMIC AWARDS

HSC TRIALS

YEAR 10 & 8 SUBJECT INFORMATION EVENING

Thank-you to all parents/guardians who attended the recent Year 7 – 11 parent/teacher interviews and Year 7 -9 Goal setting day. The College Community is very appreciative of you taking time away from work to share in partnership with us in meeting your son’s educational potential. I hope you found both experiences beneficial. Session Two of Year 10 Goal setting will take place at a time to be advised by the College. Year 11 will take place next term – once the students have begun their HSC courses.

Congratulations to the Year Seven to Eleven Semester One Academic Excellence and Commitment Award winners. There were so many award recipients this year that almost half the Hall was filled with these students. A reminder to those students who didn’t receive an award, to refocus, adjust your goals and set

your sights on leaving “base camp” and reaching the heights of that mountain!    

The Year 12 HSC Trials began quite smoothly at the beginning of Week Three. The boys have been very focused and respectful throughout the process and I hope this continues for the remainder of the exam period. I did remind the students to ensure that they eat a proper breakfast every morning and to make sure they take breaks from their study to maintain some balance to help with stress. Going for a nice walk often helps clear the head.

Thank you to all of the parents and students who attended the subject selection evening during Week One of this Term. I hope Year 10 found the follow up meeting on Monday 3rd August helpful with making very difficult choices around their senior pattern of study.

YEAR 7

EXCELLENCE Phelipe Butron History = 1st Declan Crowley Technology = 1st Matias de Luca Technology = 1st

Oscar Dewis Technology = 1st Visual Arts

Thomas Djani Mathematics = ist Oscar Harmstorf English

Declan Haywood History = 1st

Mathematics = 1st Elliot Inman Science = 1st Nicholas Johnson Science = 1st Tobey Lim Science = 1st Sebastian Longmuir

Technology = 1st

Jack Lucas Technology = 1st Jack Mascarenhas History = 1st

William Micheletti Music Religious Education

Lucas Murphy Science = 1st

Nathan Ring History = 1st

Science = 1st Dylan Shackell Technology = 1st Jordi Tidor PDHPE

YEAR 7

COMMITMENT Joseph Bellia History Aidan Brennan Mathematics Matthew Cappetta Science Cameron Caswell Science

Liam Coffey Mathematics PDHPE

Matias de Luca Science

Thomas Djani English PDHPE Science

Joe Falconer Visual Arts William Flannigan Technology Ruari Foley-Jones Mathematics Owen Goodburn Technology Mussa Haji Science Oscar Harmstorf Religious Education Hugh Hipwell Music Ryan Jenkins Technology Nicholas Johnson English John Kennedy Mathematics Ethan Leffers Religious Education Cormac Levy PDHPE

2015 ACADEMIC AWARDS

Tobey Lim Science Zachary Mackenzie History Corben Madden Religious Education Juan Marin Cortes

English Technology

William Micheletti PDHPE Robert Mueller Music Lucas Murphy History Patrick Nercessian Religious Education Harry O'Brien Music

Ratchaphak Prekpanarut

History

Jack Previtera PDHPE Jordan Qiao Technology

Izaac Saide Mathematics Science

Lachlan Stipnieks Technology

Jon Walls

English Religious Education Technology Visual Arts

Nathan Wiryadi English Harry Wood History

YEAR 8 EXCELLENCE

Jonathan Amirzaian French = 1st James Appleton Mathematics = 1st James Arnold Religion = 1st

Sean Auer French = 1st Geography

Patrick Bamford English = 1st Scott Brown PDHPE William Byrne Music

Fergus Coyle French = 1st Visual Arts

Kyle Devine English = 1st French = 1st

Isaac Digby Religion = 1st William Gallen Religion = 1st Charles Harrop Science Andrew Hu Technology Alexander Kraa History Harrison Lanigan French = 1st Bailey McKissock Religion = 1st Nathan Mistry French = 1st Sean Netting Mathematics = 1st

Jack O'Brien Religion = 1st

Nicholas Pagano English = 1st Religion = 1st

Thomas Pereira Religion = 1st Arthur Turner French = 1st Elliot Walker Mathematics = 1st

YEAR 8 COMMITMENT

Jonathan Amirzaian

Music Science Technology

Sean Auer

English Mathematics Religious Education Science Technology

William Byrne French Religious Education Science

Ardin Connelly French Connor Cunneen French Nicholas Dewis Mathematics

Thomas Evans Religious Education Science

Tom Goddard Technology

Thomas Gordon English History

Zachary Hills Mathematics Andrew Hu PDHPE Luke Hurley PDHPE Jett Kalaf Mathematics Alexander Kraa Music Benedict Lo PDHPE Liam McConville Technology Ross McFadyen English Connor McGrath Science

Harry Mikhael Geography Science Visual Arts

James Netting Technology Sean Netting Visual Arts Finn Nixon-Tomko Technology Jack O'Brien French Vincent O'Grady PDHPE

Guiliano Parisi Guiliano Parisi

Geography Mathematics PDHPE

Maximillian Pickton Visual Arts

Michal Stefanowski Religion Zachary Sternberg Technology

Mitchell Van Den Berg

Science

Freddy Vodden History

Elliot Wheeler English Geography

Joshua Willathgamuwa

English

Religious Education

Garren Zaitounian French YEAR 9

EXCELLENCE Claudio Canepa PDHPE = 1st Thomas Chhoeu Mathematics 5.3 Alexander Erskine Drama = 1st

Michael Gribben

Commerce History = 1st Information and Software Technology Religion = 1st Science

Thomas Hampson PDHPE = 1st Joseph Hanan Food Technology = 1st Benjamin Hipwell Drama = 1st

Maxwell Hoare Photography and Digital Media

Frederick Krisman

Design and Technology English Graphics Religion = 1st

Ryan Lange Mathematics 5.2

Jesse Langford Industrial Technology - Timber

Tristan Leffers Food Technology = 1st Leopold Metzker Drama = 1st

Heath Morgan Physical Activity and Sports Studies

Callum O'Brien History = 1st Ruan Padukone Music Thomas Pitts Religion = 1st Luca Pona French = 1st Didier Radford Religion = 1st

Patrick Russo History = 1st Mathematics 5.1

Riley Sanders Religion = 1st Place Samuel Silcock Elective History

Samuel Silcock French = 1st YEAR 9

COMMITMENT

Kyle Adams English Food Technology

Vittorio Arellano Photographic and Digital Media

Ethan Bishop Commerce Graphics Technology

Claudio Canepa Science Adrian Cheung Religious Education Jack Davenport Science

Alexander Erskine History Religious Education

Roberto Gallardo-Galan

Mathematics 5.3

William Geeves History Rohan Geraghty History Jesus Gonzalo-Ovejero

Science

Michael Gribben Commerce PDHPE

Thomas Hampson English Mathematics 5.2

Sebastian Herbert PD/H/PE Connor Hungerford

Mathematics 5.2 PD/H/PE

William Hutchings Music

Michaelangelo Iera

Elective History English French Science

Jack Kelly English Frederick Krisman History

Ryan Lange Religious Education Science

Jesse Langford Mathematics 5.3 Davit Melkumyan Religious Education Ishan Melwani Design Technology

Leopold Metzker Physical Activity and Sports Studies

Ryan Mirabelli Information and Software Technology

Roy Nelson Religious Education Liam O'Gready Food Technology Mitchell Rennie Mathematics 5.1 Joshua Robinson English

Patrick Russo Drama PD/H/PE

Hugo Thompson Industrial Technology Timber PD/H/PE

Oliver Wheeler Science Ryan Wood Mathematics 5.2

Josiah Zanardo History Physical Activity and Sports Studies YEAR 10

EXCELLENCE Jake Austin Food Technology = 1st Benjamin Burgess PD/H/PE = 1st William Clark Drama = 1st

Oliver Coombs Food Technology = 1st Religion = 1st

William De Laine IST = 1st

Sebastian de Luca Graphics Religion = 1st

Hugo Douglas Science = 1st

Matthew Failla Geography IST = 1st Religion = 1st

Cameron Farnham Visual Arts Nikolas Gavranic PASS = 1st

Sebastian Hughes English = 1st History Religion = 1st

Alexander Jenkinson PD/H/PE = 1st Hyugo Jo Religion = 1st Joshua Kinsella Elective History Lucas Kirwood Drama = 1st Trael Lindquist IST = 1st Lucas Mayer Mathematics 5.2 Harrison Mentis-Bullock IST = 1st

Shahill Nair Commerce IST = 1st Mathematics 5.3

Nathaniel Panozzo Industrial Technology Timber PASS = 1st

Felix Powling Drama = 1st English = 1st

Frederick Roberts French

Roger Rogowski PD/H/PE = 1st PASS = 1st Religion = 1st

Dylan Sharp Drama = 1st Jordan Sukkar Mathematics 5.1

Lachlan Veitch Drama = 1st

Matthew Wang Photographic and Digital Media

Lewis Watts Drama = 1st Religion = 1st Science = 1st

YEAR 10 COMMITMENT

Joshua Adderton Geography

Matthew Anderson Mathematics 5.22

Physical and Sports Studies

Alexander Butler Religious Education Science

Douglas Chu Elective History Food Technology Mathematics 5.31

Thomas Curr Graphics

Troy Davidian Industrial Technology Timber

William De Laine Mathematics 5.21 Sebastian de Luca Geography Matthew Failla English Zac Feaunati PD/H/PE

Luka Flannigan PD/H/PE Religious Education

William Frazer Science Samuel James PD/H/PE Sitthadet Kietprasert Mathematics 5.1 Jason Ko Commerce Patrick Lempriere History

Oliver Manning Information and Software Technology

Lucas Mayer Commerce Harrison Mentis-Bullock

History Science

Jamie Mimis Elective History

Declan Mouat English Mathematics 5.23

Shahill Nair Religious Education

Jay Ong Food Technology PD/H/PE

Jarrad Parchi English

Joshua Phillips Physical and Sports Studies Science

Felix Powling Religious Education Science Visual Arts

Keegan Prescott PD/H/PE Juan Rasines Mazo Science Ramsay Robertson-Kirkwood

English PDM

Sean Savannah Mathematics 5.32 Brayden Shawcross French Flynn Tully Religious Education Matthew Wang Science Lewis Watts History Dean Xirocostas English

YEAR 11 EXCELLENCE

William Atkinson Mathematics General Senior Science

Karun Bhandari Biology = 1st Business Studies

Darcy Bowers Modern History Equal First Place

Robert Bullen Biology = 1st David Chen Mathematics = 1st

Matthew Chhoeu

Chemistry = 1st Mathematics Extension 1 Physics Studies of Religion I = 1st

William Coyle

Ancient History Chemistry = 1st Studies of Religion I = 1st

Hunter Eckford

Biology = 1st Mathematics = 1st Studies of Religion II = 1st Visual Arts

Oliver Herbert Industrial Technology Matthew Hutchings Marine Studies = 1st Thomas Kay Hospitality Jack Kershaw Visual Design Ryan Marshall SLR Nathan McGrath Design and Technology Connor McMurdy Marine Studies = 1st

Jesse Neville Religion Catholic Studies

Alexander Paine Music = 1st James Parker Drama Matthew Parker Biology = 1st Alexander Partridge PDHPE = 1st

Lukas Powling Modern History = 1st Studies of Religion I = 1st

Jacob Rizk

Economics English Advanced English Extension Legal Studies

Joshua Rizk Biology = 1st

Jack Rogers PDHPE = 1st Studies of Religion II = 1st

Mark Sabio Photographic Video and Digital Imaging

Jordan Stevens Music = 1st

Callum Tkachenko English Standard Marine Studies = 1st

Jackson Van Twest English Studies Carlos Vega Vallejo Biology = 1st

YEAR 11 COMMITMENT

William Atkinson Modern History Lewis Boyd Mathematics General

Robert Bullen Business Studies English Standard

Ethan Catzel Design and Technology Matthew Chhoeu Mathematics (Year 12) Aldreanne Cruz Visual Design

Jack Devonshire Biology Mathematics PDHPE

Jacob Dovgan English Standard Hunter Eckford English Extension Giani Fenech Drama Callum Foster Ancient History

Sean Gocher Religion, Catholic Studies

Morgan Hanan Marine Studies Alec Haroyan Hospitality

Thomas Kay Business Studies English Advanced Studies of Religion I

Jack Kemsley English Standard Quinn Kirkby Industrial Technology

Henry Lynn Photographic Video and Digital Imaging

Eric Manolev Business Studies

Dean Marinucci Mathematics General Religion, Catholic Studies

Luke McDonald Mathematics Extension 1 Studies of Religion I

Blake Medway Biology

NATIONAL DATA COLLECTION TOOL

Blake Midway SLR

James Muil Modern History Studies of Religion II

Nathan Nigadula Visual Arts

Aaron Panozzo Mathematics Extension 2

Alexander Partridge SLR Jake Pepper PDHPE Stathis Petratos Legal Studies Pongthavornsawdi English Studies Lukas Powling Physics Maximillian Reyes English Standard Jacob Rizk Studies of Religion I

Joshua Rizk

Chemistry Economics English Advanced Mathematics Studies of Religion I

Declan Sporle Mathematics General Jordan Stevens Senior Science

Benjamin Sykes Religion, Catholic Studies

James Tai Music Ann McGovern Director of Teaching and Learning

In 2013 schools across Australia began to take part in a government initiative for collecting data pertaining to students with a disability. The aim of the project is to enable all Australian governments to better understand the needs of educational institutions and how they provide support to their students. Marist College North Shore began taking part in the National Collection of Data for Students with Disabilities in 2014. This process of data collection is one that will enable the College to better identify students who are receiving support in classroom and monitor the assistance they receive. It is the hope of the College and the Catholic Education Office that by participating in this national project, State and Federal Government will have access to accurate statistics regarding students with additional needs in Catholic Schools. Included in this newsletter is an information sheet for parents from the SCSEEC outlining the

purpose of the National Data Collection project. Please note that the term “disability” refers to the definition as put forth by the Disability Discrimination act of 1992. The interpretation of this broad definition, for the purpose of this collection, is any student with a disability under the DDA, who has received an adjustment to their schooling for a period of longer than 10 weeks. This may include but is not limited to students who have a: Long Term Medical condition (Asthma, Diabetes, Anaphylaxis, Chronic Illness), Short Term Medical Condition (Broken Arm/ Leg), Learning Difficulties, Physical Disabilities or Difficulties with Mobility, Sensory Difficulties, Mental Health Difficulties, Students who require Behavioural Intervention or are students who have an alternate Learning Plan. Schools are asked to collect evidence of the level of adjustments provided to the student, the number of students who receive adjustments and where known the type of disability. This data will then be processed by the Catholic Education Commission and presented to the appropriate Government bodies. At no time will your son’s name be published or used by outside agencies. The information is used to simply gather statistics regarding support in schools. At a school level the database will be available to the Executive Staff and Learning Support Coordinator only. The College estimates that well over 150 students will, in phases, be eligible for inclusion on the national database as they are currently receiving some level of adjustment at school. If you do not wish for the College to use your sons information to record the assistance he is currently receiving or if you require additional information about the National Data Collection Tool please send your request by email to  Victoria.Bell@syd.catholic.edu.au.      Victoria Bell Learning Support Coordinator

National Schools Fact Sheet No. 3 as at April 2015

2015 information for schools WHAT IS THE NATIONAL DATA COLLECTION?

In 2015, all schools in Australia will particpate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (the national data collection). The national data collection is an annual collection that counts the number of school students with disability and the level of reasonable educational adjustment they are provided with.

This national data collection will collect information about students with disability in a consistent, reliable and systematic way.

The national data collection will draw on the ongoing work teachers and education staff do to support students with disability. It is because of the commitment of teachers, principals and schools that a rich source of data will be developed to inform policy and programmes for students with disability.

WHY IS THE NATIONAL DATA COLLECTION NECESSARY? Previously there has been a lack of comprehensive and nationally comparable data about school students with disability. This nationally consistent approach will enable all governments to best target support and resources to assist these students to complete school and continue on a pathway to further education or employment.

The implementation of the national data collection will provide all Australian schools, education authorities and the community with information about:

• the number of school students with disability • where they are located • the level of reasonable adjustment provided for

them to participate fully in schooling • each student’s broad type of disability.

The national data collection is also an opportunity for schools to review their learning and support systems and processes to continually improve education outcomes for their students with disability.

WHAT PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOL STAFF? Professional learning on the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (the DDA) and the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (the Standards) is available for schools. Contact your local educational authority or principal about what training is available in your area and how to access it. You can view or download a copy of the DDA and the Standards from www.comlaw.gov.au.

The University of Canberra, in partnership with all Australian school systems, has developed a suite of online professional learning materials on the Disability Standards for Education 2005.

The e-learning resource is available under licence at http://dse.theeducationinstitute.edu.au/login/.

This resource provides school staff with an understanding of their responsibilities under the Standards to ensure that students with disability are able to access and partipcate in education on the same basis as other students.

There are licencing arrangements to access this resource. Contact your local education office or jurisdiction for more information. Contact details are available from www.schooldisabilitydatapl.edu.au/#contactus_1.

School staff can also visit the purpose designed and built national data collection professional learning website at www.schooldisabilitydatapl.edu.au.

WHICH STUDENTS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE DATA COLLECTION? The national data collection draws on documented evidence provided by, and in consultation with, parents/carers as well as diagnostic and other data and judgements made by teachers and appropriate school staff. This evidence supports the school team to determine the level of reasonable adjustment provided, both within and outside the classroom, to assist in student’s learning

National Schools Fact Sheet No. 3 as at April 2015

programmes, courses, and to access their school’s facilities and services.

A student will only be included in the national data collection if they satisfy two criteria:

1. The student meets the definition of a person with disability as defined under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

2. The functional impact of the student’s disability results in the school actively addressing their needs.

The national professional learning website has guidance materials to help schools to complete the national data collection.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DATA COLLECTION AT MY SCHOOL?

The national data collection is a collaborative process involving teachers, principals and other school staff. However, principals are ultimately responsible for signing off on the national data collection for their schools.

HOW WILL DATA BE COLLECTED AND WILL A STUDENT’S PERSONAL DETAILS BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL? As the collection of information on students is a sensitive matter, data security and protection is a high priority. Data will be de-identified at the school level. To safeguard the privacy of the individual student, only de-identified school level data will be used.

School staff will draw on evidence at their school to identify the level of adjustment being provided for students with disability. They will record the level of adjustment being provided for each student and the broad category of disability that is the main driver for their adjustments. School staff will only have access to recorded data for their own school.

Further information about privacy is available in the Public Information Notice at www.education.gov.au/notices.

WHAT IF PARENTS AND CARERS DON’T WANT THEIR CHILD TO BE INVOLVED? Parents and carers will be engaged in consultations with school staff as part of the process for determining the educational adjustments provided for their child as required under the Disability Standards for Education 2005. Evidence of this consultation is required for a student to be included in the national data collection. Education authorities and school principals can provide advice on what parents and carers need to do if they do not want their child to be counted in the national data collection.

HOW WILL THE INFORMATION BE USED? De-identified school level data on students with disability is reported to education authorities and is aggregated and reported so anonymity and privacy of students is maintained.

The national data collection enables the collection of accurate information about the number of school students with disability, including the levels of adjustment and support provided, and will inform planning and decisions at the national, state and sector level. This information will assist all Australian schools to better meet their responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and improve support for the learning needs of students with disability.

The national data collection will provide an evidence base on students with disability, the national distribution of students with disability and the level of reasonable adjustment they receive. The processes around the national data collection, including the professional learning, have the potential to contribute to a more inclusive schooling system for all Australian students.

FURTHER INFORMATION For further information about the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability and related information visit:

www.education.gov.au/nationally-consistent-collection-data-school-students-disability

www.schooldisabilitydatapl.edu.au.

YEAR 8 WORKSHOPS

CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS

On Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 29th July the Year 8 students experienced an in depth workshop based on what occurs in a Year 9 and Year 10 Creative and Performing Arts classroom. The Year 8 students embraced the workshop days with incredible enthusiasm and displayed considerable creative initiative and flair. The aim of the two day workshop was to develop the student’s idea development, creative decision making, participate in a collaborative learning environment and to experience project based learning. These experiences were designed to inform the students of their preferred learning style and to engage their creative potential. The following workshops were offered: * Drama organised by Jorge Vafeas * Music Composition and Performance organised by Rod Herbert * Stop Motion Film Making organised by Gabi Nicholson * Clay modeling organised by Kathleen McGrath

* Mural Painting organised by Sally Kim * Photography and Editing Skills organised by Carolyn O’Brien Tony McDonnell captured the day with many photographs and each image tells a story of engagement and the creative process. The finished photographs, murals, clay sculptures, films, compositions and dramatic performances will be showcased during Cultural Week in Week 7 this term. Images of the workshops will be shared via the large screens around the College. I would like to personally thank the Year 8 students for their interest and enthusiasm displayed over the two days, the teaching staff and the College Executive for supporting the days and most of all the Creative and Performing Arts teachers for offering their time, energy and skills to enhance the learning of the students. Carolyn O’Brien Creative and Performing Arts Leader of Learning

YEAR 8 WORKSHOPS

CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS

The recently released movie Paper Planes is the highest grossing Australian children’s film in history. The movie, while itself good, is loosely based upon the true story of the Paper Pilots who use paper planes as a way of teaching about the scientific method to primary school children. In light of this, the Science Teachers Association of NSW has, as part of its annual Young Scientist Awards, begun planning for the first ever Young Scientist Paper Planes Challenge. Part of this involves the running of school paper plane challenges, including one run at Marist in the La Valla Hall during weeks 1 and 2 of this term. This was the inaugural MCNS Paper Planes Challenge. The Challenge required competitors to take an unfolded piece of A4 paper and in 90 seconds, fold it into a plane that would either fly the furthest distance down the La Valla Hall or remain aloft for the greatest period of time. Students competed in pairs of year groups, with Years 7 and 8, 9 and 10, and 11 and 12 competing together. Some science classes in Years 7 and 8 had time allotted in class to attempt to modify a starting paper plane design and improve it in a quantifiable way, thus improving their understanding of and practice with the scientific method. I would like to first congratulate everyone who participated in the challenge, as there were plenty of eyes on each plane as it glided gracefully down the hall (or occasionally back to its owner). With the challenge now over, I am pleased to announce the winners of the challenge in each event, along with their winning throws:

Year 7 and 8 - Distance

Place Name House Distance

1 Oli Walls Kelly 18.64 m

2 Matthew Capetta Mackillop 17.29 m

3 Jean-Paul Yeganian Kelly 15.84 m

Year 7 and 8 - Time

Place Name House Time

1 Sean Auer Kelly 7 s

2 Jean Paul Yegenian Kelly 5.3s

3 Tristan Oliveri Mackillop 4.8 s

Year 9 and 10 - Distance

Place Name House Distance

1 Roy Nelson Mackillop 13.81m

2 Sam Silcock Montagne 7.97m

3 Felix Powling Kelly 7.06m

3 Rohan Geraghty Mackillop 7.06m

Year 9 and 10 - Time

Place Name House Time

1 Felix Powling Kelly 6s

2 Lewis Watss Kelly 5s

3 Frederick Krisman Chanel 3.7s

Year 11 and 12 - Distance

Place Name House Distance

1 George Condon Mackillop 7.9m

Year 11 and 12 - Time

Place Name House Time

1 George Condon Mackillop 4.8s

MCNS PAPER PLANES COMPETITION

ENGLISH OF MICE AND MEN

Congratulations gentlemen! These students will now be entered into the Young Scientist Paper Planes Challenge to be held at the University of Sydney on Saturday, 29th August. More information about times and prizes can be found on their website: http://www.paperplanes.youngscientist.com.au/. They will also have the option of displaying their paper plane at the upcoming MCNS Science Fair, and of teaching others about not only how to fold it, but how to fly it too. Those students who missed out on a place, or who were unable to attend, can also turn up and attempt to qualify as a dark horse. In order to do this, the plane must fly a distance of more than 20 metres, or remain aloft for more than 5 seconds.

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all who have helped me to organise this event in the Science, PE, and Technology departments. Until the next paper planes challenge next year, fly safe. Liam Wells Science Teacher

On the 17th of July, Year 10 trudged under the rain to see the modern classic, Of Mice and Men performed by Sport For Jove at the Seymour Centre. The students represented the College with aplomb. Moving 145 students through the streets of Sydney is no easy task especially under constant rain. Year 10 were a credit to the College and themselves and were equally well behaved in the theatre. Congratulations Year 10 on your behaviour. Below is an article written by Lachlan Veitch. “…Cause I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you.” – Of Mice and Men.

This quote from John Steinbeck’s greatly celebrated novella and play - taken from a conversation between George, the story’s ambitious, working-class protagonist, and Lenny, his kind but simple-minded and incredibly strong companion - is perhaps most tragic when considering the play that we as a Year 10 cohort were given the opportunity to see last Friday. The story follows the two displaced companions as they travel from one place of work to another, encountering characters with as many dreams and aspirations as they themselves strive to one day achieve. The plot culminates in a heart-wrenching final scene, where recurring themes of loneliness, companionship and hopeless dreams are revisited in a brutal, harrowing conclusion.

Steinbeck’s depiction of the ever-sought, but scarcely obtained ‘American Dream’ in Great Depression-era, California, is translated here in a well-acted, simplistically (but skilfully) staged and devastatingly genuine way, from the two lead actors, down to the very last member in the supporting ensemble and crew. The material is approached with utter sincerity and a clear respect for the source material, with the cast even allowing for a terrific moment at play’s end to engage with us as an audience, and discuss the story’s significance, providing a very reflective and insightful experience. To say the least, it was a fantastic, if quite haunting portrayal, and a commendable triumph for all involved. Janette Durand Leader of Learning - English

MCNS PAPER PLANES COMPETITION

LAW SOCIETY OF NSW INTER SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION

2015 ASX SCHOOLS SHAREMARKET REGISTRATIONS OPEN FOR GAME 2

Earlier this year, students from Marist College North Shore participated in Game 1 of the 2015 ASX Schools Sharemarket Game. Game 1 of 2015 saw volatile market conditions that challenged our student investors. Students now have another opportunity to participate in this competition and buy and sell company shares, with Game 2 getting underway on 20 August 2015. For over 30 years the ASX Schools Sharemarket Game has been giving students real world experience and teaching them about the business world. The Game gives students practical experience and encourages students to take an interest in current affairs through their effect on the sharemarket. With a virtual $50k to invest over 10 weeks, students trade online in real market conditions, dealing with 200 companies listed on the ASX and compete against their peers to win cash prizes. The Game is an excellent way to enhance student learning outcomes in the Human Society and its Environment key learning area and in a number of other key learning areas as well. This Game enables students to put theory into practice, to experience and discuss changing circumstances and to adjust their decision-making in response to these changes. It also enables students to improve their financial literacy. In 2013 Marist College North Shore won third place nationally and third place in the NSW division in Game 2 of the competition. Students are encouraged to take up the opportunity to play Game 2 this year and we hope to see even more success from our students this year. To register, students need to see Mr Alvaro before Game 2 begins on 20 August 2015. More information about the Game, including tutorial videos, is available on the Game website at www.asx.com.au/sharegame. Happy investing! Joe Alvaro Assistant HSIE Leader of Learning

Congratulations to the 2015 Marist College North Shore Mock Trial team who defeated Pymble Ladies’ College in Round 4 of the competition on 22 July 2015. This win acted as a real boost of confidence for the team after also winning Round 3 of the competition. The Mock Trial team for Marist College North Shore ended up with a final score of 270 points with Pymble Ladies’ College scoring 265 points. In this round the team was confronted with a challenging civil case, where the Plaintiff (Pymble Ladies’ College) sued the Defendant (Marist College North Shore) for negligence during a car crash. In this round the following members of the team performed their roles to a high standard: - 1st Barrister: Darcy Bowers - 2nd Barrister: Jacob Rizk - Solicitor: Matthew Hutchings - 1st Witness: Robert Bullen - 2nd Witness: Maximillian Reyes - Court Officer: Riley Taylor It was quite a challenge for the students to think on their feet and display their legal knowledge and communication skills in a courtroom environment. Both of our witnesses scored a perfect score of ten out ten for their ability to cope with cross-examination. Other team members also scored individual high scores. The mock trial team has now progressed to Round 5 of the competition. Round 5 is the beginning of the Knock Out Round (the top 64 schools progress to this round). I commend the Mock Trial team for reaching this stage of the competition and for being fine ambassadors for the College.. Thank you to the staff and students at Pymble Ladies’ College for hosting Round 4 and lawyer Peter Collins who acted as the magistrate for this round. I would also like to thank Mr Collins who helped with transport to Pymble Ladies’ College. Joe Alvaro Mock Trial Coordinator

SPORT MCNS SOCCER

On Grand Finals Day at Lambert Park, Harrison Chant, our B Grade captain accepted the Aggregate Trophy for Soccer on behalf of the College. This is the first time the College has won this prestigious trophy and is indicative of the progress of the ‘world game’ at Marist. Awarded to the best overall performance across all six grades of the Metropolitan Catholic College’s competition, we were fortunate to have five teams in the semis, three teams in the finals whilst our 13/1s finished fifth on the table. It is fitting to recognise and laud the herculean efforts of the 13/1s and their coach Mr Dang, the 13/2s and Mr Latham, the 14s and Mr Kulk, the 15/s and their coach Mr Jamie Collins, B Grade and Mr Boyle and finally A Grade and Mr Watts. All of the boys performed admirably and represented MCNS with distinction. In future years many of them will remember this Winter Season fondly. Finally it is pleasing to see Mr Collins an ‘old boy’ of the College and former MCC representative in Soccer, Touch Football and Cross Country take the U15s to the Grand Final. The future of sport at Marist is in safe hands with men of Mr Collins’ enthusiasm and dedication. John Boyle

YearMeet the Parents

10Drinks & cocktail food

From 6.30pm on Thursday 13 August

Upstairs private function room with bar at Willoughby Hotel,

315 Penshurst Street Willoughby North

Cost $23 per personIncludes venue, cocktail food

& drinks available for purchase.PARENT ONLY EVENT

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VOLUNTEER ROSTERS VOLUNTEER ROSTERS LOOKING AHEAD CANTEEN 5 Aug: Leanne Bishop, Ann Catanzariti,

Margie Morgan, Katharine Watts 6 Aug: Julie Clear, Michelle Cook,

Michaela Bondoc, Illya Shackell, Leonie Blanckensee

7 Aug: Melanie Lindquist, Susan Mayall, Michelle Mulligan, Jennifer Vahldieck, Alison Cappetta, Rebecca Dwyer

10 Aug: Annette Bradford, Donalda Brown, Rosalind Elliot, Grace Ooi

11 Aug: Louise Frith, Nina Stowers-Kahui, Cristina Gutierrez, Julia Wright

12 Aug: Joyce Aimond, Diane Pastuszak, Janet Pereira, Cindy Van Kampen, Melissa Stephens

13 Aug: Sally Engerman, Marg Mitchell, Margaret Weller, Karen Whitehead

14 Aug: Brid Bowers, Sue Rennie, Vicki Robinson, Teresa Ukrainetz, Shann Curtin

17 Aug: Jennifer Sheldon, Tara Smith, Matthew Farmer, Corinne Madden

18 Aug: Sandra Fitzgerald, Kirsty Hudson, Natasha Byars, Sarah Walls, Jason Smith

UNIFORM SHOP 5 Aug: Elizabeth Hipwell, Taleen

Avedissian,Debbie Jenkins, Vera Evanian, Nicola Coutts

12 Aug: Maureen McKee, Megan Sturrock, Eliza Hayes, Vivian King, Tan Truong

1-10 Aug: Y12 Trial HSC Exams 5 Aug: Yr8 Reflection Day Yr9 Drug and Alcohol Programme 9 Aug: RSA Course 10 Aug: Solidarity Night Patrol 11 Aug: ICAS Maths Competition NT Post Immersion Dinner Year 8 Allwell Testing 12 Aug : HSIE Legal Studies Excursion

Brad Marshall- Technology Use Presentation

13 Aug: Indian Post Immersion Dinner 14 Aug: CNS Science Fair 18 Aug: HSIE Excursion Maitland Gaol

Solidarity Street Level Café 19 Aug: Immersion Assembly – 9:50am 21 Aug: Walkathon 24 Aug: Solidarity Night Patrol 26 Aug: Yr9 Drug and Alcohol Programme 27 Aug: Y10 Out of Africa Incursion 28 Aug: Solidarity Street Level Café 1 Sep: College Chess Championship 2 Sep: Winter Sports Assembly – 9:50am 4 Sep: P&F Fathers Day Breakfast - 7am 7-17 Sep: Yr11 Preliminary Assessment Week Solidarity Night Patrol 9 Sep: Y9 Parents Drug and Alcohol Program 11 Sep: Y7 Reflection Day Solidarity Street Level Cafe 18 Sep: Year 12 Graduation Day

Graduation Mass 5pm Graduation Ball – 7pm

Final Day of Term 3 19 Sep – 5 Oct (inclusive) School Holidays 20 Sep – 5 Oct: History and Languages Excursion Yrs 9,

10 and 11 – France and Belgium 5 Oct: Labour Day Public Holiday 12 Oct: HSC Examinations begin 13 Oct: Yr7 Vaccinations