13th October, 2015 Reflection The Way of Christ Lord Jesus, you said, ‘Blest are the poor in spirit; the reign of God is theirs.’ Give us the spirit of poverty and humility. Lord Jesus, you said, ‘Blest too are the sorrowing; they shall be consoled.’ Teach us to share the tears of our brothers and sisters. Lord Jesus, you said, ‘Blest are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth.’ Give us a heart that is humble and true. Lord Jesus, you said, ‘Blest are they who hunger and thirst for justice; they shall have their fill.’ Give us souls that thirst for justice. Lord Jesus, you said, ‘Blest are they who show mercy; mercy shall be theirs.’ Open our hearts with love for our brothers and sisters. Lord Jesus, you said, ‘Blest are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.’ Enlighten our eyes with your splendour. Lord Jesus, you said, ‘Blest too are the peacemakers; they shall be called children of God.’ Make us people of peace and joy. Lord Jesus, you said, ‘Blest are those persecuted for righteousness’ sake; the reign of God is theirs.’ Make us strong in standing for what is right. Fr Lucien Deiss
Year 12 Graduation
Whitten Project
Best wishes to Year 12 students as they complete their last week of classes.
On Monday evening, Rob Blackley, had the opportunity to attend the Whitten Project Graduation held at the Western Bulldogs Centre to witness two of our Year 10 students, Billy Metters and Matthew Spiteri, graduate.
On Thursday, we are conducting a Final Assembly for Year 12 students and a number of Awards will be presented.
On Tuesday evening at 7pm, the Year 12 Graduation Mass is being held at St Catherine's Church.
Billy was one of the MCs for the evening and the winner of the You Inspire me Award. This award is a peer nominated award for the person who shows great leadership and most epitomises the values of the project. Billy pipped Matthew by one vote for the award. As a College community we are justly proud of their achievements and congratulate them.
We look forward to these important rituals, and the students finishing up in good style at CRC.
Mark Sheehan Principal
Next Tuesday morning the College is hosting a breakfast for our Year 12 students from 7.30am.
Parents & Friends The next meeting of the Parents & Friends will be held on Wednesday 28th October at 7.30pm.
Whitten Project
2016 Subject Selections
The Whitten Project is an education program designed for young aspiring community leaders across Victoria’s western region to develop life, civic and employability skills through high value experiential leadership opportunities offered through the Western Bulldogs Football Club and its partner agencies.
Due to a delay in finalising 2016 Year 11 and Year 12 subjects, our current Year 8 and 9 students will not be interviewed until next week to finalise their Year 9 / 10 electives for 2016. Once completed 2016 Year 9 and Year 10 initial confirmation letters will be sent home. Front of College
Developed and delivered by the Western Bulldogs, this seven-month capacity building initiative was delivered in collaboration with Brimbank, Glenelg, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton and Moonee Valley councils, AFL, AFL Victoria, Netball Victoria, Sport and Recreation Victoria, Victoria University and the Western Region Football League. Practical and classroom based workshops were delivered across a range of elite sporting environments including the AFL, Western Bulldogs and the Melbourne Vixens where the young people explored leadership styles and learn valuable life-skills including self-awareness, relationships, goal setting, resilience, support networks, team work, developing people and encouraging others through presentations from high profile guest presenters including Dale Morris, Ben Graham, Jason McCartney, Kylie Watson-Wheeler and Bianca Chatfield. Young leaders worked closely with their local councils throughout The Whitten Project to develop civic leadership skills and were encouraged to complete a Community Leadership Project within their local community. The project is an annual project aimed at Year 9 and 10 students and nominations will be taken for the 2016 early next year.
Landscaping works at the front of the College opposite Office area continue. There is a temporary front access located adjacent to Staff Carpark 6. Staff, parents / guardians, visitors and students needing to access the front office will use the ‘old’ side entrance that has been sign-posted. We expect these works to continue for all Term 4. End of Year Assessments Years 7 & 8 Year 7 and 8 students will undertake timed assessments in Mathematics and English on Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6. These assessment tasks will take place in Padua Exam Centre and take the place of the normally timetabled class. All other timed assessment tasks will operate in normal class times. Year 9 Year 9 students will undertake exams from Tuesday, November 10 to Thursday, November 12. Elective exams will take place in normally scheduled class times. Exams in Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities will take place in the Padua Exam Centre. Other studies will end of year assessments in normal class times. Years 10 & 11
Year 12 Last Days Year 12 students will finish final classes on Monday 19th October and their final day at school on Tuesday morning. The final day will begin with breakfast at 7.30 with homeroom and subject teachers, followed by their final year level assembly with Year 12 Level Coordinator Mr Henneman. Students will be dismissed at 11am from the school. We will remind them prior to leaving our expectations for the Graduation Mass that evening at St Catherine’s. All Year 12 students are required to wear their full winter uniform, the boys to be clean shaven and be in an appropriate state for the Mass. Rob Blackley Deputy Principal (Student)
Year 10 & 11 students will finish formal classes on Friday, November 6. Year 10 and Year 11 exams will run from Monday, November 9 to Thursday, November 19. The following week will see students involved in Jumpstart classes for 2016. Full details of all assessment programs will be in next week’s Newsletter. John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff)
2015 CRC Wishing Tree
Uniform Shop Closure
The Festive Season is coming soon – for most, that is. This is the time of year when we extend our compassion to those in our own community. The Wishing tree is a chance for us to help bring a little Christmas cheer and Christian Charity to those who are experiencing some hardship in their lives. Each class (7 – 10) is being asked to put together a collection of gifts / hamper for a particular family. The hampers are then delivered or picked up by the family at the end of the year. “There is nothing better than delivering a hamper to an un-expecting family and to see the smile it brings. That is the best reward”. Any Year 11s or 12s wishing to contribute can drop off items at their coordinators office. They will be added to the hampers.
Please be advised that the Uniform shop will be closed this Wednesday 14th October.
Soup van visit this Friday This is our last visit to the soup van for the year. Any donations of clothing, blankets, hats, beanies, toiletries will be gratefully accepted and joyfully distributed on Friday night. Head Lice Head lice may become a common problem. If a student has head lice we ask parents to inform the College and take the appropriate action. Further information can be obtained on www.dhs.vic.gov.au/phd/headlice Host Family Needed! Student Exchange Australia New Zealand is looking for a volunteer host family for a 17 year old German girl who arrived in July 2015 and is currently attending Catholic Regional College. She is a cheerful person interested in sport, baking, nature, improving her English and learning about the Australian culture. Together with her host family she would love to experience new activities and simply be part of her host family’s daily life. We are looking for a family able to host her until the end of April 2016. If you can help, please phone Melissa at the Student Exchange Office: 1300 135 331. Thank you very much for your help.
College Phones When phoning the College there will now be an option of pressing 1 to leave a message regarding Student absence. Full name, homeroom and reason for absence of student is required. VCE Student Folio Exhibition The Art Faculty invite all Parents/Guardians and friends to view Catholic Regional College Melton’s annual VCE Exhibition. On display will be works completed throughout 2015 by our Year 11 and Year 12 students. The work has been produced to meet the VCE study design for the subjects of Media Studies, Studio Art, Visual Communication Design & Materials Technology Food/Wood. Official Opening: Thursday 22 October at 7 - 9pm in the Performing Arts Centre. Exhibition will also be open Friday 23 October from 9am - 4pm. 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
Overseas travel with student groups One of the main criteria for overseas trips, which is supported by the school, is that families need to make a substantial financial contribution for their child to go. One would assume if a family could make that contribution, then they would be up to date with their school fees. Process for students interested in travelling on CRC Overseas trips Once an initial list of students interested is drawn up, those names are emailed to the Finance Office, who will determine who is eligible to proceed in the selection process. The second part of the process will be started once the school is satisfied that families have the capacity to pay their school fees firstly and secondly, their contribution to the overseas travel. Mark Sheehan Principal
Calendar
Uniform
2015
2015
Term 4
Term 4
October
October
15th 16th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd 27th 28th 29th
Year 8 Premier League Round 3 Food Van visit Year 12 Graduation Mass Year 11 Biology Excursion Year 8 Premier League Round 4 VCE Arts Exhibition VCE Arts Exhibition Year 11 Legal Excursion VCAA Exams Begin Year 10 Reflection Day Parents & Friends Year 8 Premier League Round 5
Wednesday 14th
Closed
Wednesday 21st
1.00pm - 2.00pm
G. Mungeal Wednesday 28th
6.30pm - 7.30pm
N. Woods November Wednesday 4th
1.00pm - 2.00pm
November M. Mullan 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
College Holiday - No classes Cup Day Holiday - No classes Outdoor Education Camp Unit 2 Year 7—8 Timed Assessment Tasks Outdoor Education Camp Unit 2 Year 7 - 8 Timed Assessment Tasks Year 8 Premier League Semi Final Outdoor Education Camp Unit 2 Year 7 - 8 Timed Assessment Tasks Year 10 & 11 classes finish
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
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
December Wednesday 2nd
1.00pm - 2.00pm
G. Mungeal Wednesday 8th
Orientation Day
9.00am - 12.00pm K. Vella
D. Taylor
T. Davine
12.00pm - 3.00pm L. Vella
J. Johnson
Homework Club Homework Club will be held in the Library each Wednesday between 3.30pm and 4.30pm .