15th March, 2016 Reflection St Patrick's Day (Thursday 17th March) God our Father, You sent Saint Patrick to preach your glory to the people of Ireland. By the help of his prayers, may all Christians proclaim your love to all men. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
Dear Parents and students, CRC Melton Memorial Garden Parents may remember that we planned to consolidate our CRC Memorial spaces as landscaping work was being completed around the school in the past six months. Names of staff and students who passed on during their time at CRC were previously displayed at the front of the school and also near the Gymnasium. A Memorial Garden space has now been created on the wall of the Chapel. Motivational aids to Student Achievement You will find pictured below two of the many motivational signs up around the school. The first one in the Padua Building for Year 12s says … Achievement does not require extraordinary ability. Achievement comes from ordinary abilities applied with extraordinary persistence. Keep the Faith and keep up the Effort. Your Persistence will get you there. -Ralph Marston The second sign is on the Entrance to the Gadal building- it sets the pattern for all students entering the building Notice to all students Leave the excuses at the door. If you didn’t do your homework, just admit it. If you didn’t understand the assignment, ask for help. If you didn’t study for the test, accept the grade and resolve to do better (with my help if necessary) next time. If you refuse to follow my rules, accept the consequences. This is not a democracy. This is MY classroom: and I’m here for one reason and one reason only: To teach you, to Inspire you, to help you grow. I’ll do my part. The rest is up to you. Parent/student/teacher interviews I look forward to seeing many parents/guardians at school next Tuesday and Wednesday. Mark Sheehan Principal
Term 1 Reports and Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews Interim Reports will be available through our Parent Portal (they are not posted home) this week. If you have any difficulty accessing your Portal, then please contact the College Office or email itsupport@crcmelton.com.au. As part of the report, a recommendation of attendance at our first Parent-Student-Teacher interviews is included. These Interviews are also booked through our Parent Access Module (PAM). Interviews take place in the last week of term (March 22 & 23). On the Tuesday, normal College classes operate but on the Wednesday, no classes will operate.
Tuesdays Interviews: 4pm to 7pm. Wednesday’s Interviews: 1pm to 7.30pm
It is expected that students attend interviews with their parents/guardians. To access P-S-T Bookings (from this Wednesday, March 16):
Log in to PAM At the top you will see the Parent Interviews link (click to enter) Then select your child (if you have more than one, each will be listed separately) Select the subject Choose an available time with that teacher Repeat for each class and child as needed. Use the print icon to print off your interview times.
End of Term 1 / Start of Term 2 The last day of Term 1 (Thursday, March 24) will involve staff undertaking their annual Restorative Practices training. This forms the basis of our Pastoral Care program and how we relate with students. Term 2 will begin for all students on Monday, April 11. This will be Day 1 of our timetable. John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff) Partners in Parenting Program We have recently been invited by Monash University to participate in their Partners in Parenting Program that is designed to prevent depression and anxiety in teenagers. In discussions with the Principal, Level Coordinators and school counsellors we are supportive of the program, therefore invite you to participate in the program if your son or daughter is between 12 and 15 years of age. The FREE online parenting program empowers parents to make sense of adolescence and parent their teenager with confidence. As children become teenagers, it can be hard for parents to know the best way to stay connected with their child. Partners in Parenting is a new online parenting program that has been shown to help improve parent-child communication and reduce family conflict. Through interactive online activities, parents can develop skills in emotional intelligence, supporting their teenager through difficulties they face, and maintaining a close relationship with their teen. This program was developed by researchers at Monash University and the University of Melbourne, and is based on Parenting Guidelines that were published in partnership with beyondblue, and have been accessed and found helpful by thousands of parents worldwide. Researchers are currently evaluating the longer-term benefits of the program by offering parents in Australia the opportunity to try it for free. If you are a parent or guardian of a child aged 12 to 15, you may be eligible to participate. Participation will take a few hours of yours and your child’s time over 12 months. Both you and your child will be reimbursed for your time. Find out more or register at www.partnersinparenting.net.au, or contact the researchers at med-partnersinparenting@monash.edu or on (03) 9905 1250 Robert Blackley Deputy Principal
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Calendar 2016
2016
Term 1
Term 1 March
March 16th 17th 18th
21st 22nd 23rd 24th 25th 26th
Catholic Education week 2016 Indonesian trip Information evening Catholic Education week VCE Studio Arts Excursion VINCIT Work Readiness Induction days Catholic Education week VINCIT Work Readiness Induction days Year 8 Kryal Castle excursion VINCIT Pathways Training Year 9 & 10 Drama excursion SACCSS Swimming Parent/Student/Teacher interviews Classes finish for Term 1 Parent/Student/Teacher interviews - No classes Staff Professional Learning day - No classes Good Friday Indonesian trip leaves
Wednesday 16th 6.30pm - 7.30pm E. Flanigan Leanne Holt Wednesday 23rd Winter Uniform Pickup 1.00pm - 2.00pm Judy Johnson Christine Sicily 6.30pm - 7.30pm F. Conway A. Salmon Term 2 April Monday 11th
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Wednesday 13th 1.00pm - 2.00pm C. Sicily L. Vella Monday 18th
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Term 2 Wednesday 20th 6.30pm - 7.30pm S. De Courcy G. Mercieca
April 11th
Term 2 classes commence
Wednesday 27th 1.00pm - 2.00pm C. Arthur C. Grambou
Homework Club Homework Club will run every Wednesday from 3.30pm to 4.30pm in the Library until 16th March.
Uniform Shop News All winter uniform and polo shirts on order will be available for pickup on Wednesday, 23rd March, 1.00pm - 2.00pm or 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Uniform shop will now also be open the first two weeks of Term 2, Monday 11th and 18th April, 6.30pm - 7.30pm, as well as Wednesdays. We are looking for volunteers to help on these nights. To volunteer contact Julie at : juliesorganics@hotmail.com This is a trial and if successful, we will look at opening on the first few Mondays at the beginning of each term.