31st October, 2017 Reflection 'I am the Resurrection and the Life, says the Lord. Whoever believes in me, even though he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will not die forever.' O God, glory of the faithful and life of the just, by the Death and Resurrection of whose Son we have been redeemed, look mercifully on your departed servants, that, just as they professed the mystery of our resurrection, so they may merit to receive the joys of eternal happiness. AMEN (All Saints Day Nov 1, All Souls Day Nov 2)
Dear Parents and Students, VCE Exams Good luck to all VCE students on their exams starting tomorrow with English. Its been a big build up to the exams so lets hope any anxiety about performance works in a positive way on the day. Staff Professional Learning Day On Monday 23rd October teachers and student support officers participated in a professional learning day led by Glen Pearsal. Glen is a dynamic presenter whose passion is to create engaging and effective classroom practice. He is a Board Member of VCAA and a successful author with many publications in print. Glen works extensively throughout Australia as an educational consultant and presenter specialising in classroom management, engagement and workload reduction for teachers. During the day, Glen focused on techniques that may be used in a classroom to make learning more effective and engaging. New methods of running a revision lesson, questioning techniques that see all students respond, an exploration of making a rubric more relevant to students and simple classroom tips and tricks were demonstrated. It was a learning rich day for all involved and no doubt your students would have experienced some of this learning in their classes during this past week. Mark Sheehan Principal
From the Deputy Principal (Staff) 2018 Subject Selections Year 8 and 9 students received their 2018 subject selection letters last week. I realise that some students/families may be disappointed that not all offered electives are running but student selections decide what classes are viable or not and this varies each year with the particular strengths and interests of each cohort. Any change request must be lodged by the end of this week. Students of families that have not completed re-enrolment for 2018 will not receive their confirmation letters until re-enrolment is completed. Year 7 – 11 Assessment Please note that Year 7 & 8 students undertake their Timed Assessment Tasks next week. Year 9 – 11 exams begin the week after. VCAA Exams – Trade Training Centre VCAA Exams begin this Wednesday, 1st November. Students need to be at the College at least 30 minutes before the exam published reading time to ensure smooth entry into the exam venue. Students may wear casual clothes. Melbourne Cup Day Tuesday, 7th November is the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday. The College has a mid-Term break on Monday, 6th November 6 however VCAA exams will still operate. No buses will operate. Wishing you all a restful Cup Weekend break. John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff)
Languages News On Friday 27th October the senior Italian students were very fortunate to hear Archie Fusillo’s presentation on Italian Migration. He is also a notable author, who has written many successful novels about adolescence and how his Italian family shaped the person he is today, whilst growing up in North Fitzroy. The students were captivated by his stories, in particular how Italian migrants, who settled in Australia for over 20 years, later making the excruciating decision to go back to their homeland; as a result of missing family or not feeling like they truly belonged in Australia. The stories were both melancholic and uplifting at the same time. Prof Claudia Russo Head of Languages Domain
Lost Property There are a number of items in the lost property basket. Students and parents are welcome to go through this basket to look for lost items at the College office. Please remember to clearly label all clothing items with student names.
Student’s Sporting Achievements Congratulations to Year 10 Student Mitchell Brown who passed both his theory and practical exam for judging Kata and Kumite in Karate. He is now a qualified Australian Karate Federation State judge. If your child has achieved something in the sporting field, please let me know as we always very proud of what our students are doing outside of school.
2017 House Points Tally CARNIVALS CRC Swimming Carnival – 4th place – Reed 2741 points 3rd place – Daffey 2913 points 2nd place – Glasheen 2990 points 1st place – Fitzgerald 3063 points CRC Athletics Carnival – 4th place – Daffey 2430 points 3rd place – Reed 2538 points 2nd place – Glasheen 2643 points 1st place – Fitzgerald 2725 points SOCIAL JUSTICE 4th place – Reed 200 points 3rd place – Glasheen 350 points 2nd place – Fitzgerald 355 points 1st place – Daffey 415 points ACADEMIC 4th place – Fitzgerald 360 points 3rd place – Daffey 425 points 2nd place – Reed 440 points 1st place – Glasheen 450 points SPORT 4th place – Daffey 325 points 3rd place – Glasheen 360 points 2nd place – Reed 380 points 1st place – Fitzgerald 385 points PERFORMING ARTS 4th place – Reed 190 points 3rd place –Fitzgerald 280 points 2nd place – Daffey 330 points 1st place – Glasheen 350 points HOUSE MVPS for 2017: REED – Ayla Williams DAFFEY – Alla Rowley (2nd year in a row) GLASHEEN – Solomon Miesen FITZGERALD – Chloe Downer OVERALL POINTS SCORE 4th place – Reed 6,489 points 3rd place – Daffey 6,838 points 2nd place – Glasheen 7,168 points 1st place – Fitzgerald 7,198 points
Congratulations to all students who have participated and accumulated points for their house and a huge thank you to our house leaders for all your work this year. Natalie Bourke Sports Coordinator
Calendar Term 4
Homework Club Homework Club runs every Wednesday from 3.30pm 4.30pm in the Library until the last week of term
November 1st - 24th 2nd 6th 7th 8th - 10th 10th - 17th 16th 20th - 21st 20th - 24th 23rd - 24th 23rd 24th 27th - 30th 27th - 30th 29th
VCAA Exams Year 8 Premier League Round 5 College Holiday - no classes Melbourne Cup Day - no classes Year 7-8 TATS Year 9 Exams Year 8 Premier League Grand Final Year 10-11 Exams Year 10 VINCIT Work Experience 2018 Jumpstart SACCSS Awards Year 12 Graduation Dinner 2018 Jumpstart Year 7 Swimming VET Orientation Day
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 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
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
Uniform Shop Academy Uniforms CRC Melton operating hours: Monday 8:00am –10:00am Thursday 11:30am—2:00pm Online orders: www.academyuniforms.com.au