Vol. 51
Issue #1
9th February 2015
SWIMMING CARNIVAL
FROM THE HEADMASTER Dear Parents, Students and Friends NEW HOUSE - MACKILLOP St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop was canonised Australia’s first saint in 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI. We have now named one of our six Houses MacKillop in memory of the contribution that Mary made to Catholic Education in Australia. Mary Mackillop was the eldest of eight children born to Catholic Scottish immigrants in 1842 in Melbourne. She was raised in a poor family and early in life worked to help support her siblings. Mary moved to Penola in South Australia to become governess to her Aunt’s children. She soon began educating local, country children. Together with her parish priest, Fr. Julian Tenison Woods, Mary began her first school in a disused stable in Penola. Mary went on to form the order of Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. These women became referred to as the Josephite nuns and their order was responsible for the great spread of Catholic schooling throughout Australia and New Zealand. In time, Mary MacKillop, supervised the first National Australian Curriculum. Mary MacKillop met many challenges in her life. Some of these challenges were created by the Church itself. In her later years, Mary resided in North Sydney. Mary is remembered for many inspirational quotes the most famous being ‘never see a need without doing something about it’. I am hoping that the introduction of the MacKillop House will add to the great tradition in this College of being aware of others or of our students being ‘other centred’. When I have spoken to the students in the MacKillop Tutor Groups, they are very aware of their role in bringing this House and its values to life in our College. HIGH ACHIEVERS ASSEMBLY Last Wednesday we celebrated the work of the 2014 HSC High Achievers and also the High Achievers from Years 7, 8 and 9 in 2014. Many of the 17 Year 12 students who received an ATAR in the 90s were able to join us in this celebration. The College Dux for 2014, Alex Coyle, received an ATAR of 99.6 which is a phenomenal result. 2
Alex gave an outstanding address in which he shared some of his insights into succeeding in the HSC. Alex encouraged the students to work for a deep understanding of their learning. He said that it was the deep understanding that enabled him to answer the higher order examination questions. Alex said that beginning the learning journey early in high school was important as was practice in his mathematics and science subjects. HIGH ATTENDANCE RATES This year we are encouraging students to come to school every day. The mantra is that ‘every day counts and every period counts’. I will be drawing a raffle at the end of each term for the students with an unbroken attendance. We will also be taking students with an unbroken attendance record on a celebratory excursion near the end of the year. There is a marked improvement in the outcomes for students with a high attendance record over their time at school. PARENTS AND FRIENDS WELCOME EVENING I encourage all parents and guardians to join us on February 20th at 6.30pm in the O’Mara Plaza for our Parents and Friends’ Welcome Evening. This gathering enables existing parents to reconnect and to greet the new Year 7 families. Marist North Shore has a good community and this is an early opportunity to be part of this community. Tony Duncan Headmaster
FROM THE DEPUTY HEADMASTER Welcome back to the new year and a special welcome to all our new families to the College. I hope that you begin to feel the warm spirit that exists within our Marist community. There are many events in the next few weeks that allow for parents to feel this Marist spirit and I encourage all parents to attend a House Mass, our Commencement Mass, the P&F Welcome Drinks, the P&F meeting, or the MCC Swimming Carnival to name just a few to understand the depth of what a Marist education can offer. The first few days have been extremely busy, but the staff and boys have settled well into their routines. It is imperative that all students are well organised and prepared to ensure positive habits exist for the year ahead. A significant event to start the year has been our Academic Assembly where High Achievers from the HSC Class of 2014 and academic achievements of the students from Year 7, 8 and 9 from 2014 were acknowledged in front of the College. I see it is as an important way to begin the year as we celebrate the success of students learning. Furthermore, it serves as a reminder to all within the community of the importance of achieving your best in developing new skills and knowledge. Our College Dux of 2014 was Alexander Coyle, an incredibly resilient young man who shared some of his thoughts with the student body that were the key ingredients for his success. Some of his key points that I see as important to share were: 1) 2) 3) 4)
I have included below our guidelines and expectations for Hairstyles and Grooming that can be found in the College diary: “Students are expected to be neat and well groomed at all times. Hair is to be kept short, neat and tidy, off the collar, off the face, of consistent natural colour, of gradual even grade and all extremes of fashion are to be avoided. Some example of styles that are unacceptable include: dyed hair, ‘ridges’, ‘lines’, ‘undercuts’, ‘step’, ‘bowl cuts’, any excessive shaping with gel and any shaving cuts (specifically grade No.1). In all cases the Deputy Headmaster will decide what is acceptable. Students with unacceptable haircuts will be suspended from school. Boys must be clean shaven when they come to school each day.” ROAD SAFETY I spoke to Year 7 students this week about the importance of road safety and in particular the importance of crossing all roads at the lights or at pedestrian crossings. With our College surrounded with many major roads it is crucial all students remember this safety message. I have received a message from the Harbourside Safety Highway Patrol and Mosman Police Station to remind parents of their responsibilities in ensuring safety around schools in the local area in regards to speed, seat belt use, student pick up points and safety related parking offences. Regular patrols around schools will be monitoring these safety concerns.
Understand the How and Why something works. Do not be a machine by rote learning something. David Forrester Be prepared to ADAPT your knowledge Deputy Headmaster to a variety of styles of questioning. Try and teach someone else. This builds your understanding and confidence. Do not go too hard or too fast. Find the right BALANCE between study, recreation, family life etc. UNIFORM
I would like to thank the many parents who have ensured that their son/s have arrived back at school neatly attired in our College uniform. Students have been reminded of our clear expectations to wear the uniform with pride. I have had to speak to a few students in regards to our regulations in relation to hair. 3
FAITH FORMATION COLLEGE THEME
ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Welcome back! I hope that you and your sons had a wonderful Christmas and a relaxing holiday break.
A key focus of the College in 2015 is Academic Success in Religious Education. I have taken measures to improve recognition of student achievement in Religious Education in Years 7 - 12. In High Notes and at Assemblies, student work will be showcased and recognised as appropriate throughout the year. There is much to be applauded in Religious Education. Unfortunately, all too often I hear from students say ‘it’s only Religion’ and that ‘Religion doesn’t matter.’ In 2015 our intention is to stress upon the students that Religious Education is an academic subject, endorsed by BOSTES and should be held in the highest of regards. Through establishing positive learning habits in the junior years, it is hoped that these will filter through to the HSC years to improve learning outcomes.
Our theme for 2015 is ‘Love’, taken from the Marist theme of ‘Just Love’. In thinking about the word love, many definitions can come to mind. The love for family members, spouses, friends and relatives.
In meeting with the Religious Education faculty, I have stressed the following expectations for all Religious Education classes in 2015: 1) Students will come to class equipped and ready to learn 2) Students will show respect for Religious Education through their behaviour 3) Classwork and homework will be completed, and completed at an acceptable standard 4) Assessment task submissions will be of an acceptable standard and demonstrate effort. Re-submissions will be requested for non-serious attempts. As always, our great partnership between school and home is vital for these goals to be realised. Interestingly, our student leaders chose the scriptural theme of ‘Abide in my Love’ (John 15:9). In looking back at the Greek translation, ‘love’ is written as ‘agape’. This translates to our concept of ‘charitable love’. This builds upon our 2014 theme of Service. We see examples of ‘agape love’ in so many things that we do as a Marist College North Shore community. From our daily interactions with each other to initiatives such as Night Patrol, Immersions and Ministry Week, we are showing this love and we are also living the other words from our banner: Respect, Empathy, Justice and Dignity. Our student leaders will explain the College theme in detail at our Commencement Mass. 4
As communicated throughout last year, the Catholic Education Office has undertaken a review of the Archdiocesan Religious Education curriculum. It is currently being implemented in Years 7 and 8, with Years 9 and 10 to follow over the next two years. A lot of effort has gone into creating an academically rigorous curriculum that relates to the students as they explore their faith in these teenage years. I would strongly encourage you to discuss what is being taught in Religious Education with your son. Next time you ask ‘How was school today?’, why not try asking ‘What did you learn in Religion today?’. Instead of the common response of ‘good’, you might get a pleasant surprise!
FAITH FORMATION HSC SUCCESS It was wonderful to welcome our High Achievers from the Class of 2014 back to the College for our first Headmaster’s Assembly of the year. As a College, we had a significant number of students achieving Band 6 in Studies of Religion and many receiving a Band 5 result. Our results are improving every year and I look forward to seeing this trend continue into the future. I would like to thank the teachers of Studies of Religion for their dedication to, and passion for Studies of Religion. We often stress the importance of positive relationships in teaching and learning and this was most evident in the interactions between staff and students from the Class of 2014. I wish the boys every success as they begin a new chapter in life. We will keep them in our prayers.
YEAR 7 INSTRUCTIONAL MASS AND BIBLE BLESSING On Friday, our Year 7 students took part in an Instructional Mass where they also received a Bible from Mr Duncan on behalf of the College with the special message: “Receive the Word of God. May this Bible - the greatest story ever told - be a constant inspiration for you. May God bless and protect you always. From the community of Marist College North Shore 2015’.
SOLIDARITY LAUNCHES This week saw the launch of Solidarity in the College for 2015. Under the guidance of our new Solidarity Coordinator, Miss Bucknole, students in Years 9 - 12 explored what Solidarity is, its importance in the life of Marist College North Shore and how they can get involved. Importantly, our Youth Ministry Coordinator, Mr Dela Cruz, engaged the students in reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching and how our faith underpins our work in Solidarity. A high point was hearing our Vice Captain, Hamish Buchanan, give his testimony to the students on his involvement in the St. Vincent de Paul Night Patrol Program. In his most articulate fashion, Hamish authentically spoke about being a presence and how the students were regarded as family by those we serve. I am pleased to announce that we are also exploring opportunities for students in Years 7 and 8 to become involved in Solidarity at the College.
Fr. Michael Stoney, our celebrant for the Mass, explained each part of the Mass as it was said so that students could gain an appreciation and better understanding of what happens during a liturgy. Students also heard for the first time some of the hymns that will be sung at our Commencement and House Masses in the coming weeks. The Mass is a lovely way to begin the new year and to welcome our newest members of the College community. COMMENCEMENT MASSES Our Commencement Mass will be held on Friday 20th February at 9:15am. This is a very special occasion where we celebrate as a College community the beginning of the school year and where we welcome everyone who is new to our community by placing their names in our Marist Heart. A very warm invitation is extended to all parents to join us. Anthony Munro Director of Faith Formation
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FAITH FORMATION
TEACHING & LEARNING
MARIST YOUTH FESTIVAL
HIGH ACHIEVERS
When an event is created as a ‘Catholic Youth Festival’ some, if not most, people would be afraid to spend a week of their holidays for it. To be fair, I was one of those people. I couldn’t imagine what would happen in a Catholic Youth Festival, let alone be in it.
Congratulations to all of the recipients of the Year 7 - 9 Semester Two 2014 Academic Excellence and Commitment Awards. Setting goals, organising yourselves at home at and at school will help with a consistent approach in order to achieving your best academic results at school. Well done to the HSC Class of 2014 which also consisted of many student completing accelerated courses at the College. With 58 Band 6 results and so many students achieving ATARs over 90, it truly was an outstanding result for the cohort. What stood out for me with this group of students is how much they helped each other and collaborated not only within the classroom but through study groups in the afternoon and evenings. I wish all of our HSC Leavers all the best for their future endeavours.
But what if I were to say that the Marist Youth Festival was one of the highlights of my summer holidays? The festival introduced me to a vast group of people from all over Australia, near and far! From within Sydney people were from Parramatta, Newcastle and Campbelltown, whilst others from interstate such as Brisbane, Melbourne, Tasmania and many more. The type of people that I met were unbelievably amazing and although I met them for the first time, it seemed like we’d been friends before. The sense of community I received is far greater than any party or festival that I have attended, in fact I ended up spending breakfast, lunch and dinner together with the friends that I made together with my classmates Roupen Minassian and Jordan Biñas who were also there. That made the activities that were planned so much more enjoyable with their company. Guest speakers from all over the world came to this festival, including the head of the Marist Brothers, Br. Emili Turu who speaks at least five languages and has the most intellectual thoughts when it comes to people and self guidance. But what is a festival without music? It was lead by an amazing musician Fr. Rob Galea (yes, he is a priest and you can follow him on instagram @frrobgalea. I am not kidding!) He provided the whole event with the best music that everybody could sing along to, and we even finished the festival off with Sub Tuum! All I can say is I would go to the Marist Youth Festival again. Edmundo Dasig 12 Salta 6
Ann McGovern Director of Teaching and Learning ACADEMIC AWARDS YEAR 7 EXCELLENCE James Appleton
Mathematics =1st
James Appleton
Science
Sean Auer
Geography
Daniel Bowers
English
Daniel Bowers
Mathematics =1st
Thomas Brayshaw
PDHPE =1st
William Gallen
Religion = 1st
Maxim Gwozdecky
PDHPE =1st
Jett Kalaf
Visual Arts =1st
Harry Mikhael
Technology
Harry Mikhael
Visual Arts =1st
Sean Netting
Religion =1st
Jack O’Brien
Mathematics =1st
Dylan Odenthal
Music
Nicholas Pagano
PDHPE =1st
Elliott Wheeler
PDHPE =1st
James Wong
Mathematics =1st
Bailey Wrightson
Religion =1st COMMITMENT
Sean Auer
Religion
Sean Auer
Technology
Daniel Bowers
Science
Austin Brown
Mathematics
Austin Brown
Religion
Jamie Burgess
PDHPE
Fergus Coyle
Visual Arts
TEACHING & LEARNING Connor Cunneen
Technology
Lucas Asher
English
Kyle Devine
Mathematics
Jett Balbi
Religion
Kyle Devine
Religion
Ethan Bishop
Mathematics
Kyle Devine
Science
Benjamin Buchanan
History
Nicholas Dewis
Technology
Jonathan Bustamante
Religion
Callum Fletcher
English
Claudio Canepa
French
Thomas Gordon
Geography
Thomas Chheou
French
Charles Harrop
Technology
Calum Danger
Technology
Lachlan Heath
Science
Alexander Erskine
Mathematics
Zachary Hills
PDHPE
Jesus Gonzalo Ovejero
Science
Andrew Hu
Mathematics
Jesus Gonzalo Ovejero
Technology
Andrew Hu
Science
Michael Gribben
Music
Luke Hurley
PDHPE
Thomas Hampson
English
Jack Jones
Technology
Thomas Hampson
French
Connor Kahui-Chee
Geography
Michaelangelo Iera
History
Jack Magee
PDHPE
Michaelangelo Iera
Religion
Bailey McKissock
Science
Michaelangelo Iera
Science
Kieran Mercado
Geography
Lachlan Kenny
English
Kieran Mercado
Technology
Aston Knowles
English
Kieran Mercado
Visual Arts
Frederick Krisman
History
Harry Mikhael
English
Jesse Langford
Visual Arts
Harry Mikhael
Mathematics
Jesse Langford
English
James Netting
Technology
Flynn Mahoney
PDHPE
Jack O’Brien
Geography
Henrique de Mattos
PDHPE
Guiliano Parisi
English
Ishan Melwani
Mathematics
Isaac Saunders
English
Ishan Melwani
Technology
Isaac Saunders
Visual Arts
Angelo Mendonca
Geography
Lucas Simpson
Religion
Leopold Metzker
Music
Nareg Tchaprazian
Mathematics
Leopold Metzker
PDHPE
Henry Thompson
Science
Ryan Mirabelli
Science
Arthur Turner
Science
Zachary Mitchell-Knight
Scirnvr
Andre Vahldieck
Music
Heath Morgan
Mathematics
Andre Vahldieck
Religion
Aleksa Novicic
Science
Isaac Wareham
PDHPE
Callum O’Brien
Religion
Elliott Wheeler
English
Liam O’Gready
PDHPE
Elliott Wheeler
Music
Ruan Padukone
Religion
Geography
Ruan Padukone
Technology
Joshua Robinson
Visual Arts
Mark Zabica
YEAR 8 EXCELLENCE
Robert Slater
French
Oliver Boyd
Music
Louis Sollano-Antonio
Music
Isaac Choice
English
Louis Sollano-Antonio
PDHPE
Michael Gribben
History
Louis Sollano-Antonio
Technology
Michael Gribben
Mathematics
Hugo Thompson
Science
Michael Gribben
Religion
Josiah Zanardo
French
Michael Gribben
Science
Tristan Leffers
Visual Arts
Fergus Monaghan
PDHPE
Simeon Arellano
History
Liam O’Gready
Geography
Benjamin Burgess
French
Liam O’Gready
Technology
Benjamin Burgess
Science
Luca Pona
French
Alexander Butler
Geography
COMMITMENT
YEAR 9 EXCELLENCE
Sebastian de Luca
Graphics Technology
Kyle Adams
Geography
Max Emanuel
Physical Activity & Sports Studies
Kyle Adams
Mathematics
Matthew Failla
English
Kyle Adams
Technology
Matthew Failla
Information Software Technology 7
TEACHING & LEARNING Harrison Hird
PDHPE
Jordan Pereira
Drama
Lucas Mayer
Mathematics 5.2
Joshua Phillips
PDHPE
Harrison Mentis-Bullock
Commerce
Felix Powling
Mathematics 5.31
Shahill Nair
Mathematics 5.3
Frederick Roberts
Science
Peter Ng
Religion
Ramsay Robertson-Kirkwood
History
Callum Pastuszak
Mathematics 5.1
Dylan Sharp
Mathematics 5.21
Felix Powling
Food Technology
Oscar Siutz
PDHPE
Juan Rasines Mazo
Industrial Technology - Timber
Benjamin Watts
Mathematics 5.33
Brayden Shawcross
Elective History
Lewis Watts
Science
Marcus Silvio
Photographic & Digital Media
Lachlan Veitch
Drama
Dominic West
Visual Arts COMMITMENT
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Jacob Abraham
English
Simeon Arellano
PDHPE
Simeon Arellano
Physical Activity & Sports Studies
Simeon Arellano
Visual Arts
Daniel Attewell
Industial Technology - Timber
Jake Austin
Mathematics 5.1
Samuel Bailes
Commerce
Samuel Bailes
Graphics Technology
Leon Blackford
French
Benjamin Burgess
Elective History
Benjamin Burgess
History
Alexander Butler
Religion
William Darling
Food Technology
Sebastian de Luca
Physical Activity & Sports Studies
Sebastian de Luca
Science
Matthew Failla
Religion
Brendan Fitzgerald
Religion
Luka Flannigan
Mathematics 5.32
William Frazer
Science
William Frazer
English
William Frazer
Geography
Nikolas Gavranic
Mathematics 5.22
Samuel James
English
Joshua Kinsella
Photographic & Digital Media
Jason Ko
Food Technology
Patrick Lempiere
Science
Trael Lindquist
Science
Hugh Mackay
Religion
William Massey
PDHPE
Lucas Mayer
Commerce
Lucas Mayer
History
Michael Moran
Elective History
Jake Morgan
English
Declan Mouat
English
Declan Mouat
Religion
Shahill Nair
Information Software Technology
Shahill Nair
Science
Jayin Naran
Geography
Nathaniel Panozzo
PDHPE
SENIOR STUDY SKILLS Last week Prue Salter from Enhanced Learning Educational Services ran a study skills session with Year 11 and Year 12. The session focused on helping students identify improvements they could make to the way they study, in order to maximise their results in their final years of school. The session commenced with advice on how to set up and maintain an effective home study environment and how to manage paper and digital resources for school. Time management was addressed in relation dealing with distractions, managing time efficiently and using a diary as a planning tool. Finally, specific study skills were covered, including how to make brain-friendly study notes and how to find the active learning style(s) which best suit each individual. Parents are encouraged to review and discuss the handout from the session with students and identify practical changes they can make to improve the home study environment and support system. The Study Skills Tips for Parents website provides additional advice for parents needing more information. www.enhanced-learning.net http://studyskillstoptipsparents.com
Click here and discover the works of students. If you would like to have your work published in this bi-semester e-magazine then simply send it to Ms Durand. We are looking to publish works from all subjects or articles written about events, sports, culture or anything that you think Marist readers would be interested in. Come on, get published. Share your work!
Does your son need some help with starting High School? Topics covered: Time management, organisation, breaking down assessments and Open Classroom WHO: Year 7 Parents WHAT: 1 hour workshop WHERE: Learning Support Centre, APC WHEN: Week 4 - Wed 18th Feb, 2:00pm and 5:00pm Week 5 - Thursday 26th Feb, 9am Limited spaces so you need to book! Call 9957 5000 to reserve your spot.
OPEN CLASSROOM ANDREW POWER CENTRE (APC) For all students who need help with homework, assessments or just a quiet place to work. Opening Hours: Monday Before School Tuesday 8.00-8.35am Wednesday 2nd half of Lunch Friday 1.00-1.25pm Closed on Thursdays. 9
CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Musicians and Parents - welcome to Marist College North Shore Performing Ensembles for 2015. I look forward to a highly successful musical year and welcome all new members to our ensemble and to our older band members taking the responsibility and challenge of leadership in all the ensembles, assisting the younger and newer musicians in our team. Upcoming Performances Senior Marching Concert Band has been asked to participate as a marching band in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in City on Sunday 15th March 2015. More information will be sent to you shortly. We also have some scheduled performances that we need to be ready for such as Expo Day on Saturday 7th March. This is an important day for all our bands and ensembles to display our great work and promote Marist College Music. The Senior Marching Band will also perform at the Sydney Royal Easter Show toward the end Term 1 and ANZAC Day on the 25th April in Week 1, Term 2. More details to come shortly. Other upcoming performances later in the year will include Country School Tour and Spring Music Festival happening during Term 3.
Senior Concert Band Senior Concert Band will commence every Wednesday and Friday morning starting Wednesday 4th February at 7.45am - 8.30am and Friday mornings form the 6th February. Swimming and Water Polo students should discuss rehearsal days with Mr Herbert. Senior Jazz Ensemble Senior Jazz Ensemble will commence every Wednesday afternoon starting Wednesday 4th February at 3.20pm - 4.45pm. We will be preparing for our performance at Expo Day. I will confirm jazz band members by email and in person. 10
School Production Percussion Ensemble Rehearsals: Monday 3.20pm - 4.30pm. Starting Monday 9th February until end of Term 2 when the production takes place. The music for our College Production, Lord Of The Flies, will be provided by a hand-picked group of drummers and mallet percussionists. This musical score for this production will be composed by Mr Herbert. I will confirm Lord Of The Flies Percussion members by email and in person. Year 7 Musicians This is an invitation for your son, if he is an established musician, to join one of our bands or ensembles at the College. The College Concert Band and Senior Jazz Ensemble are targeting performers who have been playing for a number of years on woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. We also have performance opportunities for guitarists and bassists in the College Guitar Ensemble, percussionists in College Percussion Ensemble, String Group and Vocal Ensemble. We ask your son, if possible, to prepare a piece of music of his own choice that demonstrates his musical skills for an upcoming band audition that will take place during Week 4, Term 1, starting Monday 16th February 2015. Students will be notified by Mr Herbert audition times and location in Week 3. St. Mary’s Primary School Music Mentoring Group 2015 will see the second year of the new St. Mary’s School Band Program. St. Mary’s now have a Beginner group which rehearses on a Tuesday afternoon at 3.20pm – 4.10pm and an advanced group of player that started last year which rehearse on a Friday afternoon 3.20pm 4.10pm. Last year the children where assisted by a dedicated group of Marist Music Mentors whom helped by playing in the instrumental sections during rehearsals. This was a great help to the children, as well as giving our Marist musicians an insight into how we teach young musicians. Again in 2015 I have invited a number of new Marist Music Mentors to assist young musicians in the St. Mary’s band by playing along in the rehearsals and assisting the children on their instruments. I thank all boys for their ongoing assistance with this program last year. If you have any questions please contact Mr Herbert. Thankyou to all musicians that were involved in the ensembles in 2014, it was a great year of music! Rod Herbert Music
CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS TUITION PROGRAM 2015 There is continued interest and participation in the Tuition Program. Currently there are 81 students enrolled in learning diverse instruments such as guitar, drums, woodwind, piano and trombone. Years 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 commenced lessons in Week 2 whilst Year 7 students will commence their lessons in Week 4 after their Camp to ensure a smooth transition into high school. The Music Tutors are highly professional and organise a structured program in the mentorship of their students. A Tuition Booklet is issued to each student and alike the College Diary, it is a means of communicating rehearsal times and a home practice routine. The tutors at MCNS for 2015 are: Sam Pellegrino – Guitar, Mark Roulston – Bass Guitar, Fiona Keating – Piano/Keyboard, Dave Smith – Drums/ Percussion, Penny Coucill, Alan Paardekooper – Woodwind, Alex Silver – Lower Brass, Lynda Bacon – Trumpet, Daniel Tambasco – Vocal and Tony Gardner – Improvisation, Woodwind and Piano. The tutors are encouraged to communicate with parents on the curriculum, each student’s progress and to establish goals such as the AMEB Exam, eisteddfods and involvement in the College’s Band and Ensemble Program. Students involved in the Tuition Program are reminded to be responsible for recording the time and day of their tuition lesson from the email (College Gmail) sent each Friday before the week of their lesson or, from the Music Tuition Notice Board in their College Diary, and to remember to be punctual to their lesson. Year 7 Music Tuition parents will also receive the weekly timetable via email to assist in the organisation of their sons. If a parent with a son in other years wishes to receive the timetable each week via email please contact Carolyn O’Brien via email to arrange. If a student is absent from school on the day of his tuition lesson, please contact the music tutor and the College as early as possible.
Tutors cannot contact the students to remind them of their scheduled tuition lesson whilst in class, so it is important that all students record their day and time in their College Diary and use an effective strategy to remember their lesson time. A majority of the students are removed from class time and as a result need to communicate with their teacher about the work to be completed and homework obligations, and finally, to reap the most from their lesson, appropriate instrumental performance practice is required. Students should be reminded that class tests, assessment tasks and excursions or incursions take priority, thus they need to communicate early with their tutor and Ms O’Brien of any alterations that need to be made to the time and day. The students can store their instruments in the Music Instrument Store Room near Music Room 2. There are still opportunities for involvement in the Music Tuition Program. Please consult your Music teacher – Mr Herbert, Mr McDonnell or Ms O’Brien for a form comprising details and enrolment. FLICKERFEST Sean Harper (Class of 2014) has had considerable success with his Year 12 Visual Arts Body of Work Animation “Post Apocalyptic Arcadia” entry in the 2015 Flickerfest Film Competition. He entered in the FlickerfestUp Category for school entries and was awarded the Yoram Cross Prize for Best High School Film. This is a highly prestigious film competition which is on each January at Bondi. There are entries from around the world and across many schools. Sean is following his dreams and studying animation at Enmore TAFE, one of the best place for studying animation and design in Australia. He is very grateful of what the school has done for him with his creative endeavours. Carolyn O’Brien Leader of Learning - Creative & Performing Arts
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DEBATING 2015 CSDA DEBATING SEASON Welcome to the 2015 debating season. This warm welcome extends to experienced debaters from previous years and to newcomers who may be interested in our school debating. We hope to make the season an enjoyable one for everyone. Marist North Shore staff support the debaters very well by coaching and adjudicating duties.
Ignatian Workshop at the Parishes of Our Lady of the Way
Wilkie Au & Noreen Cannon Au
Gratitude as a Spiritual Pathway 9.30am - 4pm Saturday 7 February 2015 St Francis Xavier Church Hall 19 Mackenzie Street Lavender Bay 2060
Debating is a Friday afternoon and evening activity for most Fridays from the middle of Term 1 and most of Term 2. If teams are successful there are knockout final debates at the start of Term 3. Each year we aim to nominate one team per year level in the Catholic Schools Debating Association (CSDA) competition with the season comprised of six debates, which coupled to our pre-season practice debates and maybe some finals, should give all debaters plenty of opportunity to improve their debating skills. For Term 1 the following debating date is important:
The practice of gratitude offers a practical spiritual pathway for active people. Grateful hearts move us to reach out in love to God and others. When made a part of our daily life, gratefulness enriches us by deepening our appreciation for our life and relationships, even in the midst of worries and struggles. Based on their latest book, The Grateful Heart, this workshop will offer guidelines for growing in gratefulness and for dealing with common obstacles to grateful living. Wilkie Au, PhD is a spiritual director and professor emeritus of theological studies at Loyola Marymount University where he taught in the area of spirituality and pastoral ministry. Noreen Cannon Au, PhD is a practising Jungian analyst and a faculty member of the CG Jung Institute, Los Angeles. Integrating Christian spirituality and modern psychology, their award-winning books have been translated and re-published in many languages. For more information, see www.wilkieandnoreenau.com To book, contact Frances Tilly on 8918 4104, or email francest@sjparishnsw.org.au Please register by Monday 2 February 2015 Venue: St Francis Xavier Church Hall 19 Mackenzie Street, Lavender Bay 2060 Cost $25 Please BYO lunch plate to share. http://www.ourladyoftheway.com
CSDA Round 1 Friday 27th March Debates commence from 6:00pm at Marist College North Shore. Students welcome to stay after school. Competition draw to be announced shortly. The best website for students to read and learn more about debating is www.learndebating. com. This website has a free download.
Does your child love to SING? ACT? DANCE? Maybe they’re a triple threat? They could be!
Any parents who wishes to assist on the debating evenings are more than welcome to contact me by email: gregory.quinn@syd.catholic.edu.au
Applause Musical Theatre Academy is now enrolling for 2015! Every epic class is filled with fun and adventure, as students develop their singing, acting and dancing skills ready for the exciting world of musical theatre. With accredited and experienced teachers from the music theatre industry (and piano accompaniment), you can be sure that your child learns from the best!
Gregory Quinn Debating Coordinator
There are performance opportunities and an annual soiree.
Oh - and it’s really fun! WEDNESDAYS
Roseville K-‐2: 3:30pm – 4:15pm 3-‐6: 4:30pm – 5:30pm Years 7+: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
MONDAYS and TUESDAYS Chatswood (EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST) K-‐2: 3:45pm – 4:30pm 3-‐6: 4:30pm – 5:30pm Years 7+: 5:45pm – 7:15pm
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Chatswood K-‐2: 3:15pm – 4:00pm 3-‐6: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Years 7+: 5:15pm – 6:45pm (NEW!)
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CAREERS @ Marist YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE All Year 10 students have now been issued with their documents for Work Experience. The documents will be emailed to parents and there will be access electronically via the College website. Please take some time to read through these. Planning for Work Experience should start now. In Careers classes over the next few weeks, we will take time to assist students as they commence seeking placements. YEAR 12: INDIVIDUAL CAREER APPOINTMENTS Individual careers appointments will recommence next week for the current Year 12 students. I will contact the boys directly and set up an appointment in one of their study periods or at lunchtime. TAX FILE NUMBERS As advertised at the end of 2014, the Australian Taxation Office has changed the manner in which school students can apply for a Tax File Number. As such, application forms are no longer available via the College nor any other school. Instead, the following arrangements are now in place: Students can now apply for a TFN online and have their identity verified through an interview at a participating Australia Post office. Applying online is the fastest and most convenient way for students to get a TFN. More information on applying online can be found at ato.gov.au by searching for ‘QC27248’. Students who are unable to visit a participating Australia Post office will need to complete the application form ‘Tax File Number - Application or Enquiry for Individuals’ form (NAT 1432). More information about lodging this form can be found at ato. gov.au by searching for ‘QC22604’. If you require any further information you can phone 1300 130 282 between 8.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday. See more at: http://www.pcs.nsw.edu. au/index.php/senior-school-news-articles/ entry/changes-to-the-secondary-schools-taxfile-number-program-in-2015#sthash.9TsEICYN. dpuf
YEAR 11 & 12 TVET & SBAT STUDENTS Last week the students commenced their classes at TAFE under the TVET program. It is imperative that if any student wishes to withdraw from his course that this is done immediately. Students should see Mrs Brown directly. Some general TVET and SBAT reminders: • If a student is unable to attend a scheduled TVET or SBAT class, the College and the TAFE must be notified in advance • Any issues or concerns regarding TVET or SBAT should be directed to Mrs Nicola Brown directly at the College on 9957 5000 or nicola.brown@ syd.catholic.edu.au • All students are responsible for catching up on missed class work whilst they are attending TVET classes. The students will be issued with an organisational booklet this week to assist them in their effective organisation. • When College events clash with TVET or SBAT the students need to be proactive in speaking to Mrs Nicola Brown to negotiate a solution CAMP AMERICA FREE INFO NIGHT Thurs 12 Feb, 6:30pm Camp America, 10-14 Oxford Square, Darlinghurst Contact: info@campamerica.com.au or 1300 889 067 Order tickets via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/camp-america-infonight-sydney-free-one-hour-info-session-tickets-15412934502 Find out everything you need to know about Camp America and get all your questions answered. Prepare yourself for the summer of a lifetime. Our free one hour information session is happening on at 6:30pm in Sydney! Here is a sneak preview: www. youtube.com/watch?v=UuNyQXBcL_s
PROJECT ABROAD INFO EVENING Tues 17th Feb, 6:30pm Sydney Central YHA 11 Rawson Place, Sydney 2000 Contact: Aimee Townley - aimeetownley@projects-abroad.com.au / 1300 132 831 Programmes are available for school leavers and for Year 10 & 11 students during their summer break. Registrations requested: www.projects-abroad.com.au/about-us/meet-us/ or 1300 132 831. 13
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SPORT SWIMMING CARNIVAL Congratulations to all students on a great carnival on Friday 30th January. It was great to see all of the Houses get into the spirit of the day, particularly our new Houses - Montagne and MacKillop.
North Sydney United Football Club registrations are now open. Please go to our website www.northsydneyunited. com.au and follow the links.
North Sydney United is one of Sydney’s most successful amateur football clubs. North Sydney is a club However, it was Moore’s day in the end, romping that caters for anyone and everyone who wants to another trophy with a great display in the to play: from Pre School through to Over 45s and pool. Below is the final points tally from the day. for women and men, girls and boys. We’re serious football people - but we also want football to be fun and to be an important part of the local community in North Sydney. And that’s what we believe we offer at North Sydney United. The opportunity to enjoy the world’s most popular game whichever way you want. Our home ground at Cammeray is now an all weather pitch for the 2015 season. Any enquiries please email club admin at clubadmin@northsydneyunited.com.au Mr Giles & Mr Duncan presenting the shield to Jack Stapelfeldt, Moore House Captain
1st: 2nd: =3rd: 5th: 6th:
Moore - 971pts Chanel - 791pts Montagne & Salta - 626pts MacKillop - 610pts Kelly - 469pts
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT Congratulations to Tim Ferrero (11 Montagne) on his selection in the Sydney AW Green Shield Merit XI Team. Over the month of January, Tim competed in the Sydney AW Green Shield competition for Gordon Cricket Club and achieved 285 run in seven games. Well done Tim!
North Sydney Brothers Junior Rugby League Football Club We are looking for players from 5 years old to Seniors Ages. We have great coaches & provide excellent training skills. It only cost $100.00 per player which includes socks, shorts, jersey, 2015 NRL Season Pass & player insurance. If you would like to join a great family orientated club & have lots of fun. Please register by calling Annette Hema on: 0404 610 048 or email: nsbros@hotmail. com or visit our website: www.nsbrothers. com.au
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CANTEEN 9 Feb: Linda Fung, Debbie Jenkins, Izabel Silva-Lindsey, Veronica Valderas, Alana Fiorenza 10 Feb: Melanie Sanchez, Colin Wilson, Maria Pagano, Anna-Lise Sewell, Ronda Oliveri 11 Feb: Robyn Mathôt-Gwozdecky, Peta Wright, Jane Partridge, Sam Adderton 12 Feb: Lizzy Chant, Jenny Winter, Annie Pascoe, Vivienne Micheletti, France Booth, Leonie Blankensee-Condon 13 Feb: Karen Ferguson, Sandra Garratt, Lisa James, Kim Walker, Nicola Lewis-Coutts, Lisa Schreiber 16 Feb: Lisa Brink, Maureen Knox, Jackie Pickton, Lee Sternberg, Kate Antonini, Penny Davis 17 Feb: Pip Byrne, Lyndal Jenney, Nicola Hart, Chris Saunders, Lily Santosa, Vivian King 18 Feb: Leanne Bishop, Ann Catanzariti, Margie Morgan, Katharine Watts, Simone Mansfield 19 Feb: Kasumi Tucker, Julie Clear, Michelle Cook, Michaela Bondoc, Illya Shackell 20 Feb: Melanie Lindquist, Susan Mayall, Michelle Mulligan, Jennifer Vahldieck, Alison Cappetta, Rebecca Dwyer UNIFORM SHOP 11 Feb: Grace Ooi ,Katherine Borkowski, Cherie Fulwood,Tracy Pitts, Lily Santosa 18 Feb: Elizabeth Hipwell, Taleen Avedissian, Debbie Jenkins, Vera Evanian, Nicola Lewis-Coutts
9 Feb: Solidarity - Night Patrol (Kelly) 13 Feb: Solidarity - Surry Hills (Salta) 18 Feb: Ash Wednesday 20 Feb: COMMENCEMENT MASS Year 7 Marist Induction & Laptop Rollout P&F Welcome Drinks 23 Feb: Kelly House Mass, 6pm Chanel House Mass, 7.15pm Solidarity - Night Patrol (MacKillop) 24 Feb: Salta House Mass, 6pm Moore House Mass, 7.15pm 25 Feb: Vaccinations - Year 7 HPV & Year 8 HPV Catch up Montagne House Mass, 6pm MacKillop House Mass, 7.15pm 27 Feb: CSDA Public Speaking (Round 1) Solidarity - Surry Hills (Chanel) 6 Mar: CSDA Public Speaking (Round 2) 7 Mar: COLLEGE EXPO DAY 9 Mar: Solidarity - Night Patrol (Montagne) 10 Mar: Year 9 Reflection Day 11>19 Mar: YEAR 12 HALF-YEARLY ASSESSMENT WEEK 12 Mar: MCC Tennis MCC Golf 13 Mar: CSDA Public Speaking (Final) Solidarity - Surry Hills (Kelly) 16>20 Mar: YEAR 9 CAMP 19 Mar: MCC Swimming 23 Mar: Solidarity - Night Patrol (Chanel) 26 Mar: MCC Cross Country 27 Mar: CSDA Debating (Round 1) Solidarity - Surry Hills (Moore) 2 Apr: LAST DAY OF TERM 1 3>19 Apr: SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 20 Apr: START OF TERM 2 Solidarity - Night Patrol (Chanel) 22 Apr: Year 12 Parent/Teacher Interviews 23 Apr: MCC Summer Sport Photos 24 Apr: CSDA Debating (Round 2) Solidarity - Surry Hills (Moore)
Norths Pirates Junior Rugby Union Club
2015 Player Registration Try Junior Rugby from 5 to 17 years Pre-season training starts March. Free Rugby is divided into different “Clubs like the Norths Pirates modified Junior Rugby Club play an extremely important role in in fostering passionthrough for the gameto they Junior play in Heaven” Joe Hockey Season Pass for the Waratahs games from ages Under-5 (available for all children 4-12 years). Go to Under-17. Rugby is divided into different modified the games from ages through to website toUnder-5 register for your free passes Under-17 MIDI RUGBY (Under 10 and up) is the Waratahs membership. stepping stoneto Under the full game. It is played 5 and 7 Online registration: between twelve or fifteen players on a A simple, non-tackling introduction to the game which allows children to use the by combiningthe the skills of passing, catching and running. It is played on a standard field.ball, It continues theme and www.northpirates.rugbynet.com.au smallerRugby field withwith seven a players per side. principles of Mini greater emphasis on the contest for possession. MINI RUGBY Under 8 and 9 16
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