10th November, 2015 Reflection Gaudium et Spes or The Church in the Modern World, was produced by the Second Vatican Council, fifty years ago, back in 1965. The sentiments of this pastoral document are as relevant in our world of 2015 as they were back then. The joys and the hopes, the griefs and the anxieties of the people of this age, especially those who are poor or in any way afflicted, these are the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of the followers of Christ…. ….Such is the mystery of man, and it is a great one, as seen by believers in the light of Christian revelation. Through Christ and in Christ, the riddles of sorrow and death grow meaningful. Apart from His Gospel, they overwhelm us. Christ has risen, destroying death by His death; He has lavished life upon us so that, as sons in the Son, we can cry out in the Spirit; Abba, Father. Gaudium et Spes (Paragraphs 1 & 22)
The end of an era
Year 7 2017 Application forms
It will be the end of an era when the portables known as PA 193 and PA 194 currently used by Year 8 classes are removed as we create a landscaped area.
A reminder that Application forms for Year 7 2017 are available from the office this Thursday. Applications need to be returned by the end of November.
Some will remember these portables used as Year 9 classrooms over many years.
Please note when you submit your application you will need a copy of your child’s Birth and Baptism certificates and Grade 5 NAPLAN results and a $50 deposit.
John McCann took this photo as he reminisced on classes undertaken there throughout the 90s. Mark Sheehan Principal
This year current families do not need to attend the Enrolment meeting. Kerrie-Ann Matthews Registrar 2017 Pilgrimage Trip to Europe $300 Deposit due! This is a final reminder that deposits of $300 are due by TOMORROW, 11 November, for students keen to travel to Italy and France in 2017.
2016 Subject Selections All Years 9 – 12 Subject Selections have now been finalised. All families should have received a confirmation of Year 11 & 12 Subjects and Year 9 & 10 Electives via their son / daughter. End of Year 9 Tests Year 9 students will undertake tests beginning today. Elective exams will take place in normally scheduled class times. Tests in Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities will take place in the Padua Exam Centre on the following dates. Tuesday November 10
Wednesday November 11
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
Year 9 English Per 4
Year 9 Maths Per 3
Year 9 Science Per 4
Year 9 Humanities Per 4
Year 10 & 11 Exams Year 10 & 11 students finished formal classes on Friday, November 6. Year 10 and Year 11 exams will run from Monday, November 9 to Thursday, November 19. Students will then be involved in Jumpstart classes for 2016 from Friday, November 20 until Friday, November 27. The exam schedule for Year 11 and 10 is set out below. Year 10 & 11 Exam Timetable November 2015 (Padua Exam Centre) Time 8.50 – 10.15
Monday Nov 9 11 General Maths
Tuesday Nov 10 10 RE
10.50 – 12.15
11 English 10.50am – 2.05pm
10 English
1.55 – 3.20
10.50 – 1.05pm
Wednesday Nov 11 10 Core Maths 10 Core Plus 10 PreFoundation
Thursday Nov 12 11 Biology 11 VCD 10 Indonesian 10 Hospitality
Friday Nov 13 11 Methods 10 ICT Game Design 10 Cells to Creatures
Monday Nov 16 11 General Maths Adv 11 Studio Arts 11 Accounting 10 Food 10 Wood
Tuesday Nov 17 11 Psychology 10 Business & Commerce
Wednesday Nov 18 11 Food Technology 11 Media 11 Wood 10 History
Thursday Nov 19 11 HHD 11 Physics 10 Mind Matters 10 Newton Sparks a Star War
11 History 10 Chemistry in the Environment 10 Science
11 Literature 11 Language 10 Art 10 Geography
11 Physical Education 11 VET Music 10 Textiles
11 Legal Studies 10 Advanced PE
11 Chemistry 11 Drama 11 Information Tech 10 VCD 10 Italian 10 Dance
11 Business Management 10 Media 10 Outdoor Ed
11 General Maths (Exam 2)
11 Methods (Exam 2)
Term 4 Key Dates
Year 9 Gadal News!
Listed below is a summary of Term 4 Key dates for your referral:
Congratulations goes to the following two students of Year 9 in their recent sporting achievements:
Year 12 2015
Corey Pace (9 Anthony) Diving
VCAA exams run until Friday, November 20. That evening is their Graduation Dinner. Students need to be at the College at least 30 minutes before the exam published reading time to ensure smooth entry into the exam venues. Students may wear casual clothes. Jumpstart VCE Year 12 2016 Jumpstart runs from Friday, November 20 – Friday, November 27. Our Year 11 Farewell Mass takes place that Friday afternoon. VCE Year 11 2016 Jumpstart runs concurrent with the Year 12 from Friday, November 20 – Friday, November 27. The Year 10 Farewell Prayer Service is also that afternoon. Individual student timetables will be available for students to collect next week. Year 11 2016 VCAL Jumpstart Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27. Year 9 Finish Year 9 classes will conclude on Wednesday, December 2. Year 9 Mass is that afternoon. Year 9 City Experience takes place from Thursday, December 3 to Friday, December 4.
In October, 2015, Corey achieved the following results in Diving: 2nd on platform and qualified for Nationals 1st on 3m Springboard. Corey has also had a review of his key performance indicators and his training sessions will be changing. The trainers are looking at giving Corey some exposure internationally, they are thinking of allowing him to compete in the Olympic Trials for experience which is very exciting. Jordan Orr (9 O’Reilly) Track and Field Jordan represented Catholic Regional College this weekend at the Victorian All Schools Championships. Jordan competed in one event, and has qualified for the Australian Junior Track and Field Championships next march in Perth with Jordan also qualifying to represent Victoria at the Australian All School Championships. Jordan won a silver Medal in the U16 Javelin. Congratulations to both of these students on their recent achievements. Your hard work and dedication has been paying off and you should be very proud of yourselves. We wish you the best of luck in your future sporting events. Final week of Year 9 2015
Year 7 & 8 Finish Year 7 and Year 8 students finish classes on Thursday, December 3 with a special last day program on Friday, December 4. Awards Night
Please note the following information that has been sent via CareMonkey. Melbourne Experience II will be happening Thursday 3rd December and Friday 4th December 2015. Both of these days are compulsory days of attendance. Please refer to the information on CareMonkey for further details.
Takes place on Wednesday, December 2 at 7.00pm. Year 7 2016 Orientation Day Takes place on Tuesday, December 8. John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff)
An invitation to parents for the Year 9 Mass at St Catherine of Sienna Church has been sent. This Mass and Gadal certificate presentation will be happening on Wednesday 2nd December 2015. Please ensure that you accept/decline on CareMonkey. Karina Dunne on behalf of the Gadal Learning Team
VCE Units III and IV Software Development Textbooks: 2016 There has been some confusion about the purchasing of Software Development textbooks for 2016. Unfortunately the publisher of the text has significantly increased the cost of the text for next year. As a result, the cost of the text indicated on the booklist is incorrect. Campion will sell the text for $99.00.
Year 8 A wonderful opportunity is provided for current Year 8s going into Year 9 to experience a camp like no other. This camp fits in well with what the Gadal Learning Program is about. Please read the details if you would like further information. Thank you. Karina Dunne Year 9 Gadal Learning Program Director
The text can be purchased from the publisher at http://www.adrianjanson.com.au where the text will be $88 if pre-ordered directly from this site. Please note, the text will not be delivered until 2016. This text will come in both digital and print formats. Both versions are identical. Students are welcome to choose the one they feel will best aid their learning. Please note, the 2016 or 3rd Edition of Software Development: Core Techniques and Principles needs to be purchased, as there are substantial changes from the previous version. VCE Units I and II Computing Textbooks: 2016 Please note that copies of the VCE textbook will not be available unit March 2016. The publisher will have more information for students in the next two weeks about what can be done to work through this delay.
Lost Property Reception has various items of lost property prescription glasses, calculators, a Nokia mobile and watches. Students are welcome to come to reception to check the items. After this week the items will be discarded.
2015
Calendar
Term 4
Term 4
November
November
11th 12th 19th 20th 23rd 24th 26th 27th
Uniform
2015
Year 7 2017 Information Meeting - 7pm Year 8 Premier League Grand Final Year 10 & 11 Examinations conclude SACCSS Awards VCAA Examinations conclude Year 12 Graduation Dinner Year 11 & 12 2016 Jumpstart Year 11 & 12 2016 Jumpstart Year 9 Outdoor Education camp Year 11 & 12 2016 Jumpstart Year 9 Outdoor Education camp Year 11 & 12 2016 Jumpstart Year 11 & 12 2016 Jumpstart
Wednesday 11th M. Salvatore
6.30pm - 7.30pm F. Conway
Wednesday 18th Packing Day 12.00pm - 2.00pm D. Taylor R. Mc Donald
J. Johnson
Wednesday 25th
K. Vella
6.30pm - 7.30pm
L. Eagle December December 2nd 3rd 4th 7th 8th 14th 17th
Year 7 - 11 Awards Evening Year 9 City Experience Year 9 City Experience Year 7 - 9 classes conclude Student Leadership training Year 7 2016 Orientation day Staff finish Office closes
Wednesday 2nd
1.00pm - 2.00pm
G. Mungeal Tuesday 8th Orientation Day 9.00am - 12.00pm K. Vella
D. Taylor
T. Davine
12.00pm - 3.00pm L. Vella
J. Johnson
Mass Times Parish of Melton Parish Priest : Fr Michael Moody Weekend Mass times: St Catherine of Siena Church Bulmans Rd, Melton West Saturday: 6.00pm Sunday: 9.00am & 11.00am St Dominic’s Church Sunday: 5.00pm St Bernard’s Parish Parish Priest: Fr. Brian Glasheen Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 6.30pm Sunday: 8.30am & 10.00am
St Anthony’s Parish Parish Priest: Fr. Fabian Smith Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 5.30pm Sunday: 8.30am & 10.30am
Homework Club
Homework Club will be held in the Library each Wednesday between 3.30pm and 4.30pm.