Senior School Newsletter Term 1, Week 10 2022
From the Principal Dear Families, Carers and Students In my reflections last week I focused on Hope and struggle - a very important and real part of our everyday life. As we conclude the term, our ongoing Hope, our persistence and our commitment to community lead us to the celebration of a term that we can look back on with tremendous pride. We can all move into the Easter season with gratitude for what we have been able to experience over the past ten weeks. Our thankfulness in 2022 is amplified through the understanding of what life can be like without activities, togetherness and everyday living still fresh in our minds after the last two years of lockdowns. Across the past week our full calendars have seen the Glendalough Year 5 and 6 boys participating in APS sport, our Year 7-9 Music students attend camp, our Year 10 and 11 students explore the outdoors through OAP and our Year 12 students consolidate a term of academic rigour with SACs and exam preparation. We know all too well the deafening silence of music halls, the sight of fallow sports fields and the eeriness of empty classrooms. So, as we rest our weary bones after an enormous term, we do so with a grateful heart. Holy Week follows the path of Jesus from entering Jerusalem gloriously on Palm Sunday, through his betrayal and suffering on Good Friday and concludes with his resurrection on Easter Sunday. The story is one of suffering and renewal and it behoves us to think about the parallels between the Easter story and our experiences over the last 2 years.This term has seen the rebirth and resurrection of physical classrooms and the fabulous activities that build community. As we come out of the darkness and into the fullness of life we feel deep gratitude for all we have. David Whyte wrote this poem on Easter morning in 2015 in memory of his friend, Irish poet John O’Donohue. It captures the joy of the light of Easter. May this Easter and holiday season bring light, peace and the joy of the resurrection.
THE BLESSING OF THE MORNING LIGHT (OR, “EASTER BLESSING”) The blessing of the morning light to you, may it find you even in your invisible appearances, may you be seen to have risen from some other place you know and have known in the darkness and that that carries all you need. May you see what is hidden in you as a place of hospitality and shadowed shelter, may that hidden darkness be your gift to give, may you hold that shadow to the light and the silence of that shelter to the word of the light, may you join all of your previous disappearances with this new appearance, this new morning, this being seen again, new and newly alive. The Bell and the Blackbird (2018) David Whyte
With Blessings and Peace Deborah M Barker Principal
Faith and Mission
ENTERING HOLY WEEK – MAUNDY THURSDAY
WHOM DO WE SERVE? Who do we serve? Who serves us?
‘Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.’
What do we do with our power? What power do we have?
(John 13:14-15)
What are we here for? To serve
Lent will quietly end next Thursday, when the afternoon will run into darkness and dusk will commence the Triduum.
or to be served?
Holy Thursday, or as it was known in earlier times, Maundy Thursday, derives from an early Latin hymn, “Mandatum novum do vobis”, which is taken from John’s Gospel - “a new commandment I give to you”, (John 13:34). The Liturgy celebrated on the evening of Maundy Thursday is a celebration of ritual, action, prayer and service. Here, the Institution of the Eucharist – the Last Supper, becomes the centre of our faith. Jesus is at table, he takes bread, he blesses it, he breaks it, and shares it with his disciples… “do this in memory of me”. Maundy Thursday is also remembered for when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, an act of hospitality and courtesy. Both the Eucharist and the Washing of the Feet are acts of love and service. We remember this night for these two acts of love Jesus shared with his disciples, and invites us to “do in Memory of Him”.
Who do we think we are in this world?
Lord, you showed us the way. For the avoidance of doubt, your best sermons were what you did, like at the Last Supper: on your knees, washing the dusty feet of your disciples. This was too much for Peter, still not getting it, Despite all that time spent together. On your last night, just hours away from madness of trial by the human race, you gave us no less than yourself, and made it very simple for all those who dared to follow you: do the same. [Raymond Friel & David Wells] ‘This is where the way that Jesus talks about holiness at the Last Supper is so transforming. Holiness there is seen as going into the heart of where it’s most difficult for human beings to be human. Jesus goes “outside the city”; he goes to the place where people suffer and are humiliated, the place where people throw stuff out, including other people.’ [Rowen Williams, Being Disciples]
From the Director of Teaching And Learning PRINCIPAL’S STUDY AWARDS AT WATERFORD The following Principal’s Study Award recipients were announced at Waterford’s Forum this week. Congratulations to the following two students who have achieved an excellent standard in a particular subject. Digital Technology
Thomas Noonan
Mathematics
William Park
Student Absences Absentee Contact Information If your son is not coming to school, will be late or needs to leave school early please make contact with the College. We ask that you please leave a phone message or send an email to our absentee email, with the relevant campus. Heyington: 98220911 or heyingtonabsence@stkevins.vic.edu.au Waterford: 94214319 or waterfordabsence@stkevins.vic.edu.au Glendalough: 98279808 or glendaloughabsence@stkevins.vic.edu.au The message must include your son’s name, tutor group or year level, and a reason for the absence. Note: these emails and phone numbers can be found under the tab ‘CONTACT US’, on the parent portal.
Snowsports The Victorian Interschool Snowsports is planned to occur this year up at Mt Buller between August 22nd (Mon) to August 28th (Sun). Prior to covid the College had between 45 - 50 students representing the school in Junior and Senior teams. Generally the Junior team is in the earlier part of the week and the Senior team in the latter.
This form does not constitute an entry. Accommodation needs to be booked for you and your son and it is recommended you get this done early. Any questions - please email either
If you are keen to have your son compete, or would like further information about Snowsports team then please look at the school Snowsports Portal page which has further information.
Stuart Marburg - stuart@tenpaces.com.au
An information evening will be held in Term 2.
Simon Williams- williamssm@stkevins.vic.edu.au
If you wish to receive updates and further information and be on the snowsports mailing list then please complete this expression of interest form.
TIC Snowsports
Parent Snowsports Coordinator or
Omnia Awards
Gus Bergin - Year 7
For his honesty in handing in money he found
Harry Ryan - Kearney
For his kindness in assisting staff without question to help move backdrops ready for collection
Archie Oswald - Year 8
Henry Burge - Year 9
For his consistent dedication to his studies and passionate pursuit of his own self-improvement.
For being kind and inclusive to all students at Waterford
Luke Canning - Kenny
Christopher Leach - McCarthy
For his positive approach to the Year 10 Camino camp
James Rushbrook-Stock - Rahill For his academic efforts and supportive and friendly interactions with staff and students
For his positive and enthusiastic start to Year 10 at St Kevin’s
James Bunting - Staff
For his oversight of The Waterford Chronicle, combining news and entertainment for staff and students alike, in the first edition of the newspaper.
James Ragg - Cusack
For his honest and mature community spirit in ensuring valuable property was returned to a younger peer.
James Hart - Purton
For his efforts in APS Rowing, coming 3rd at the Australian National Championships in the Under 19 Men’s Single Scull event.
Music News MUSIC ASSOCIATION SOIREE, FRIDAY MAY 6
OPEN DAY SUNDAY MAY 1
The Music Association’s Soiree will be held on Friday May 6th. In this special evening, music staff and senior students perform a varied concert for students and parents. The Soiree will be held in Boyd Egan Hall, commencing at 7pm. Entry is free, but tickets are required and are available at this link: https://www. trybooking.com/BXQUA
The College Open Day provides a valuable performance opportunity for many of our ensembles. This year there will be three venues running simultaneously allowing 22 of our ensembles to showcase their repertoire.
The Music Association is holding a fundraising raffle, with tickets available through this link and at the door.
Music Soiree Date Venue Tickets
7pm Friday 6 May Boyd Egan Hall https://www.trybooking.com/BXQUA
Free entry to parents and students Raffle tickets on sale via link and at the door
INTRODUCING OUR MUSIC LEADERS Liam Gibson-Bourke Hello, my name is Liam Gibson-Bourke and I am the Music Officer for Rahill House. The main instrument I play is trombone however I am also heavily involved in singing. Apart from trombone I also play the guitar and piano. I enjoy playing in the Big Band, singing in the St. Patrick’s Cathedral Choir and outside of school I love aviation and obtained my RPL license last year through the College. Liam is a member of Big Band 1, Senior Choir, Senior Vocal Ensemble and the St Patrick’s Cathedral Choir.
The performance schedule is attached here.
MUSIC DATES TERM 2 Sunday May 1
Open Day 1.00-4.00pm
Friday May 6
Music Association Soiree 7.00pm
Tuesday May 10
Edmund Rice Day Mass
Friday May 13
Glendalough Early Days Concert 3.30pm BEH
Saturday May 14 All-State Jazz Championships BB1-3 Sat-Thur May 14, 17-19
Year 7-9 Musical
Sunday May 22
Victorian Flute Guild Competition
Wednesday May 25
Symphony Orchestra workshop with LMH 4.00pm BEH
Friday May 27
BB3 performance at Glendalough Assembly
Fri-Sun May 27-29
Art Show Smith Hall
Thurs-Sat June 2-4
Glendalough Music Camp
Friday June 10
Small Ensemble Filming MMC
Tuesday June 14
Glendalough Winter Ensemble Concert 7.00pm BEH
Monday June 20
Guitar Concert 7.00pm MMC Studio
Wednesday June 22
Percussion Concert 7.00pm MMC Studio
Friday June 24
MSCB Performance for GCB Period 1
MUSIC OFFICE (C305) Parents or students with Music enquiries are encouraged to contact Ms Andrea McDonald (Music Administrator) at the Music Office email music@ stkevins.vic.edu.au, by phone on 9832 4941. Students are welcome to visit the Music Office before school, at recess, at lunchtime or after school.
Martial Arts 2022 Grading ORANGE
St Kevin’s College Martial Arts Grading Test was conducted on Saturday 2 April in Boyd Egan Hall and concluded the summer training season. The following students successfully attained a new belt status:
BLACK BELT
L-R: Hayden Murphy, Maxwell Bryant
YELLOW L-R: Sensei Peter Keogh, Ivan Ljubicic, Coach Callum Coooer
BROWN BELT L-R: Patrick Duncan, Myles Quick, Thomas Russo
L-R: Leonidas Nicoloudis, Archie Oswald, Dominic Wheeler, Cooper Berlingeri, Micha Chia, Lachlan Williams. Xavier Simmonds, Gabriel Cassin, Hudson Withers Congratulations to all students on their successful completion of the 2022 summer season. Whether they’ve got a new belt status or not, this season saw individual SKC martial artists achieve their personal best by working hard. A great deal of growth in their mind and body was evident. Sincere thanks to our Head Coach Sensei Peter Keogh and coach Sensei Callum Cooper (2020 Martial Arts Captain) for their guidance throughout the season.
BLUE
Wishing you a safe Easter break. Sensei Pete, Callum and I will look forward to having you back for spring training, which starts in Week 4 of Term 3. Mr Terry Arai T.I.C of Martial Arts
L-R: Oliver Chen, Tano Manfre, Liam Pain, Nicholas Coleman, Lachlan Earl, Jacob Hodges, James Hill
Tennis Day 2022 On Monday 4th April, over 60 parents from Sacre Coeur & St Kevins College met again on the courts of Kooyong to create “magic at the net!” Parents past and present presented in tennis whites, navies and multi coloured active wear to battle it out on the courts. This year we had 9 courts in action, with the 10th cardio court, joining us later in the morning. There were some hard-fought battles during the games of Fast Four Tennis. There was also plenty of laugher, banter and of course cries of, “the sun was in my eyes, that’s why I totally missed the ball!” Following tennis, players made their way to the St Kevin’s Pavilion, where they were treated to a champagne arrival. Mrs Barker and Ms Melia-Douvos shared an update on the current students progress in 2022, both commenting on how exciting it was to have the school full of students for the first time in two years . Both Principals shared their thanks to staff, students and parents, for their support over recent challenging times. The annual Tennis Day has been running for over 20 years now. Each year we select a charity to benefit from the proceeds raised on the day. This year we proudly supported KIDS Under Cover. KIDS Under Cover is non-for-profit organisation dedicated to preventing youth homelessness. They support vulnerable people between the ages of 12-25 years who are either already homeless, or at risk of homelessness.
“Team Tennis” put on another great event, quoted by some as “my favourite event of the year!”. We hope to see all players back again next year, and look forward to welcoming new players for a fun filled event in 2023. We wish to thank all our sponsors: •
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
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TWG Hospitality Services
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Malvern Rd Wine and Beer House
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Tahbilk Winery
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Project 10 Bags
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CAPI mineral water and mixers
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SNAP Fitness Glen Iris
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Sacre Coeur Uniform Shop
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St Kevin’s Mothers’ Association
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Say it with Flowers
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Decjuba
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Cotton On
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Haighs Chocolates
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Heathershaw Pharmacy
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818 Dental
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Kenshi Candles
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2022 FEATURE ARTIST – CARLO GOLIN 2022 Feature Artist – Carlo Golin
Friends of Art are excited to announce our Feature Artist for our 2022 Omnia Art Prize – Carlo Golin. Come along to the Omnia Art Prize exhibition, a highlight of the St Kevin’s social calendar where you’ll view
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Careers News Careers Advisors are required to maintain up to date knowledge about tertiary institutions and the courses on offer, changes to modes of delivery, content and, importantly industry partnership opportunities which students may take advantage of. Within the last two weeks, I have had the opportunity to undertake professional development with Bond University, the University of Sydney, RMIT, Swinburne University and the tertiary admissions centre for NSW, UAC which provide the opportunity to listen to overviews from all NSW based universities. Information gained is shared within our team so we all have the required expertise to provide students and parents alike with reliable, relevant and up to date advice about courses and universities in Victoria and interstate. Students who are ready to think about expanding their horizons and looking at courses offered across Australia can be confident we can provide them with advice to help them with their decision making. Where possible, course information presentations are uploaded to the Careers Portal under the University and Course Specific Information heading which can be accessed by all interested students and parents.
Items of note in the Careers News this week include:
Year 12 students have been notified of the opportunity to register for the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA), Food Handler Safety and Barista Courses which will be conducted on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 of June at the College. Students need to register and pay via TryBooking.
Ms Horstman, Ms O’Sullivan & Mrs White
Following the Career Avenues Feedback Evening, we are looking forward to meeting with all Year 10 students and at least one parent/guardian throughout Term 2. At this stage, whilst students may meet with us in person, parents are requested to participate online via google meet. Best wishes to all families for a safe and enjoyable holiday break and a very Happy Easter.
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Dates to Diarise in Term 2
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VCE and Careers Expo 2022
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Peter MacCallum Year 10 Work Experience Opportunity
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UniMelb Colleges Open House
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The Victoria University (VU) Block Model
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Career in Naval Shipbuilding
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Freight, Transport and Logistics Industry
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Agricultural Degrees in Victoria
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Snapshot of Marcus Oldham College in 2022
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Snapshot of William Angliss Institute (WAI) in 2022
Please see http://www.stkevinscareers. com/?page=newsletter for more details.
Mothers’ Association SPRING LUNCHEON The organisers of the event are looking for retailer donations and sponsorships to support the event and for prizes for raffles. If you are in a position to support this event please visit the Newsletter page for further details.
Fathers’ Association 2021 St Kevin’s Fathers’ Association Golf Day Portsea Golf Club, Friday 10th December
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2022 St Kevin’s Fathers’ Association Golf Day Flinders Golf Club, Friday 13 May, 2022 Open to mothers, fathers, guardians or mentors of current students. It’s more than a golf day. It’s an opportunity to catch up with friends old and new, have a laugh and create some memories. Register on your own, with a friend or as a full team of four. YOUR $195 ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: • Coach pick up/drop off from Tooronga Sports Fields • Coffee and croissant on registration • Snack pack • Four-ball Ambrose teams golf
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Prizes and trophy HUGE hole-in-one prize Sit-down lunch Drinks and refreshments Brewery stop on way back
Bring $10 cash on the day to participate in the advantage hole.
On the day: Meet at Tooronga Sports Fields at 5:45am to register and load bus. Bus departs at 6:30am and returns at 5:00pm. Due to time constraints and logistics with the golf course, ALL participants must meet at Tooronga Sports Field at 5:45am and catch the bus. This allows for team registration, a full briefing of the format and tee allocations so we can head straight to the correct tees and finish in time for the club members’ afternoon rounds.
Places are limited. Book now at https://www.trybooking.com/BYJXM This event is subsidised by the St Kevin’s College Fathers’ Association.
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Second Hand Uniform Shop
Senior Football Association SKC FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER SEASON OPENER All parents and caregivers of football players from Years 7-12 are welcome. When: Saturday 30 April Where: Nini’s Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Address: 302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn Time: From 7:00 - 11:00 pm Format: A casual stand up function Cost: $75 per head and includes canapes and a drink on arrival (additional drinks can be purchased at bar prices) Entertainment: Speeches, Live Auction, Silent Auction and Raffle Booking Tickets: www.trybooking.com/BRYUO For queries or donations please contact Emma Garlick - emmagarlick5@gmail.com
Parent Events SAVE THE DATE - ST KEVIN’S COLLEGE MOTHER’S DAY COCKTAIL EVENING
SAVE THE DATE: YEAR 10 EVENTS Term 2
Proudly brought to you by the St Kevin’s Mothers’ Association
Thursday June 2 – Movie Night – The Como, South Yarra. From 6pm.
Date: Thursday 28 April 2022 Where: River’s Edge (located in the World Trade Centre) Time: 7:30pm - 11:30pm Cost: $80 per person (7:30pm-10:30pm 3hr drink package including canapes, 10:30pm-11:30pm a cash bar will be available)
Term 3
SAVE THE DATE - YEAR 8 PARENTS Join us for a fun evening including catering, drinks and live music. Date: Friday 13th May Time: 7pm start Where: Elsternwick (venue tbc) Year 8 Reps Karen Godfrey 0438 452 165 Amy Conrad 0424 558 081 Talia Hassett 0406 124 688 James Noonan 0400 686 617
Friday Aug 19 – Year 10 Dad’s pub night - details to be confirmed Thursday Sep 8 – Year 10 Mum’s Wine & Cheese night - details to be confirmed Term 4 Saturday Nov 12– Year 10 Parent Cocktail Party details to be confirmed Your Year 10 reps Charlotte Vanderzalm, 0419 338005 Fiona Shannon, 0416 126 408 Jacquie Blackwell, 0414 974 724 Lloyd Seville, 0414 327 616 Richard Lourey, 0400 320 036