10th October, 2017 Reflection Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me. Then the God of peace will be with you. (St Paul in his letter to the Philippians)
Dear Parents and Students, Welcome back to Term 4. It’s going to be a busy time for Year 12 students and their families as we are into the last two weeks of Year 12 classes. On Friday week, we are celebrating our Year 12 Graduation Mass at St Catherine’s which we are looking forward to. Over the holiday break, the construction zone was set for the new Multi-Purpose Hall which is being built in the south west corner of the property. The MPH is expected to be constructed and ready for use at the start of Term 3 next year. Mark Sheehan Principal
From the Deputy Principal (Staff) Term 4 Welcome back to all students and families for the start of Term 4. 2018 Subject Selections Thanks to all families in supporting their students in their 2018 subject selections. Initial Year 12 Subject allocations were sent home at the end of Term 3 and changes will need to be finalised this week. Families need only return forms to the office if requesting a change. Current Year 10 and 9 students will be interviewed over the next weeks to finalise their Year 11 / 10 electives for 2018. Once completed 2018 Year 11 and Year 10 initial confirmation letters will be sent home. Current Year 8 students will then be followed up for their Year 9 electives. Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews Thanks to all families who attended these interviews – I am sure the conversations proved useful to parents, students and staff. Please feel free to provide any feedback to me on the format and operations of the interviews. Morning Entry Please note that we have changed the gate entry points that students enter in the morning. Students will continue to use Pedestrian Gate 8 (Front Office) but will now use Gate 2 (Pedestrian Gate 2) rather than Gate 4. This will remove the problem of some students entering through Car-park Gate 1. Basketball Courts With commencement of the construction of our new Multi-Purpose Hall, we have needed to remove our 3 Basketball courts at the back of the College. We are endeavouring to provide alternative options. John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff) VCAL and Vincit 2018 Letters will be sent out to parents/guardians in the coming weeks. Susan Henry VCAL/Vincit Coordinator Year 9 Rite Journey A Year 9 Rite Journey class, consisting of 19 young women, decided to host a week September 11 – 15, of lunchtime activities for other girls and young women to provide awareness for women who experience violence and abuse. The theme of the week, was ‘VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: STOP IT AT THE START’. The activities were run to show the girls to be strong and active. There were a variety of activities with Netball on Monday, a Dance workshop on Tuesday, a Self-Defense workshop on Wednesday, Basketball on Thursday, and AFL on Friday. There were many participants for all the activities, with 50-60 interested in netball and basketball, 40 for dance, and 25 for self-defense and AFL. All the activities were organised and run by the group, and had been planned over a number of weeks. On Wednesday, there was also a Bake Sale with all the food being prepared by the group. There was also fairy floss and popcorn for sale on Friday. By the end of the week, $200 dollars had been raised for McAuley Women's Community, who support women and children experiencing violence from their family. After the successful week of events, the group was proud of what they had achieved. Danielle Cimarelli 9 Reed
VCE Student Folio Exhibition The Art Faculty would like to invite all Parents/Guardians, students and friends to come and view the Annual Catholic Regional College Melton VCE Student Folio Exhibition. On display will be work completed throughout 2017 by our Year 11 and 12 students. The work has been produced to meet the VCE study design for the subjects of Media Studies, Studio Art and Visual Communication Design. Official Opening: Thursday 26th October at 6.30pm - 9pm in the Performing Arts Centre. The Exhibition will also be open to the students and wider community on Thursday 26th from 9am - 4pm and Friday 27th October 9am -12pm. All year levels are welcome. This is a great opportunity to take a closer look at the work produced at VCE if you are considering choosing any of these subjects in the next few years. We look forward to seeing you there. Amy Rowley Head of Art
Theatre Sports Students are invited to attend Theatre Sports sessions held in the PAC on Thursday afternoons in Term four, attendance is not compulsory, students may choose which sessions to take part in and choose not to attend if/when there are clashes with assessment, sporting commitments etc. Students will complete activities individually, and in teams, that foster learning in Drama such as vocal projection, confidence and other expressive skills. Start date: Term 4, week 2 (Oct. 19th) 3:30-5pm in PAC End date: Term 4, week 8 (Nov. 30th) If you are interested in coming along please email your name (students name) to Ms Godwell jgodwell@crcmelton.com.au or add your name to one of the sign up sheets located at all Year Level Coordinators offices so that you can be added to Caremonkey. Caremonkey forms will be sent out and due back by Term 4, Week 1 (Oct 12th) Jessica Godwell Drama Teacher
Calendar Term 4
Homework Club commences next week and runs every Wednesday from 3.30pm - 4.30pm in the Library until the last week of term
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Homework Club
Year 10 Geography Camp Year 10 Geography Camp Unit 2 Outdoor Education Camp Year 8 Premier League Round 2 Year 10 Geography Camp Unit 2 Outdoor Education Camp Year 7 Wild Action Zoo Incursion Foundation VCAL Excursion Year 7 2018 Academic Testing Year 7 2018 Academic Testing Year 8 Premier League Round 3 Year 12 Farewell Breakfast Year 12 Graduation Mass Staff Professional Learning day - no classes Year 9 Outdoor Education Camp Year 9 Outdoor Education Camp VCE Arts Exhibition P & F Meeting Year 9 Outdoor Education Camp VCE Arts Exhibition Year 8 Premier League Round 4 Year 9 Outdoor Education Camp VCE Arts Exhibition
Academy Uniforms CRC Melton operating hours: Monday 8.00am - 10am Thursday 11.30am - 2pm Online orders: www.academyuniforms.com.au Online Password : Melton
Mass Times Parish of Melton Parish Priest : Fr Michael Moody Assistant Priest: Fr Geoffrey McIlroy Weekend Mass times: St Catherine of Siena Church Bulmans Rd, Melton West Saturday: 6.00pm Sunday: 9.00am & 11.00am Sunday: 5.00pm St Bernard’s Parish Parish Priest: Fr. Fabian Smith Assistant Priest: Fr John Paul Mount Fr Patrick Bradford Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 5.00pm Sunday: 8.30am & 10.00am
St Anthony’s Parish Parish Priest: Fr. Fabian Smith Assistant Priest: Fr John Paul Mount Fr Patrick Bradford Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 5.30pm Sunday: 8.30am & 10.30am