15th November, 2016 Reflection Appreciating what we have in common with others Lord, we ask you to open our eyes that we may value and appreciate all people, recognising what we have in common rather than focusing on what our differences might be. Inspire us to distinguish between what is important and what is not, and open our minds and hearts that we may always be people of good will who bring life and joy to others. Amen.
Dear Parents and Students, Remembrance Day Last Friday Year 7-11 students gathered in front of our Lone Pine to pay tribute to those who have died in war. The College was also represented by four students at the City of Melton service.
Clairvaux (Year 7) Area Landscaping The initial landscaping works have been completed in the area outside our Clairvaux centre and looks great. It is pleasing to see so many students using the area. Mark Sheehan Principal
From the Deputy Principal (Staff)
We look forward to celebrating the end of their Secondary schooling with our students and families at the Year 12 Graduation Dinner this Friday, November 18. Years 10 & 11 Exams All Year 10 and Year 11 students are now in our Semester 2 Exam period that runs until Tuesday, November 22. Students are only required at school when they have exams. Jumpstarts All returning students will then be involved in Jumpstart classes for 2017. Individual Jumpstart timetables will be given to students during the exams. VCE Year 11 and Year 12 2017 Jumpstart runs from Wednesday, November 23 – Friday, December 2. The Year 11 Farewell Mass and Year 10 Farewell Prayer Service will be held in the afternoon, Friday, December 2. Year 11 2017 VCAL Jumpstart Jumpstart for 2017 Foundation & Intermediate students will occur from Wednesday November 23 - Friday December 2 (Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays only). Friday December 2 all students are expected to attend the College for Year 10 & 11 Masses & Assemblies. Year 9 Finish Year 9 classes will conclude on Tuesday, December 6. Year 9 Mass is that afternoon. Year 9 City Experience takes place from Wednesday, December 7 to Friday, December 9. Year 7 & 8 Finish Year 7 and Year 8 students finish classes on Thursday, December 8 with a special last day program on Friday, December 9. Year 7 2017 Orientation Day Please note that this year (with our later finish) that this takes place on Tuesday, December 6. Current Year 7 students will not be required at school this day. College Awards Night Takes place on Thursday, December 8 at TabCorp Park. John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff)
Year 9 Community Service
Analyse, Taylah and Veronika attended The Bacchus Marsh animal shelter on Wednesday 9th of November. The girls enjoyed playing with the kangaroos and feeding the possums and baby goats milk. They found that feeding the goats was a bit of a novelty to them and they thought it was funny that the goats head butted their hands to get more milk. They learnt that possums like to eat rose petals, that only the bush tail possums hiss to scare you away from their cage and that wombats are actually pretty fast movers. The students raked up and bagged the kangaroo droppings to clear up their living and eating space. They got to see and pat a baby possum which was as small as a mouse and was really soft. The girls thought the possum was very cute when it crawled up the carers arm to snuggle in to her neck. They were amazed at how tame the animals were with the carer. Overall the girls seemed to have a lot of fun and said they would be keen to go and help at the shelter again in the future.
Gadal News! Melbourne Experience II A reminder that Melbourne Experience II will be happening on Wednesday 7th, Thursday 8th and Friday 9th of December. Please ensure that you accept or decline on CareMonkey. The cost of the three days of activities is $25 and this can be paid to the front office. Please note the following: Students will be required to bring money or their own lunch and snacks during the days; A small backpack is only required; Correct PE uniform is to be worn on each day; Students will be expected to be at the station and catching the organised coaches at 7.50am; No student will be permitted to stay in Melbourne if a written or signed permission (CareMonkey or hardcopy) is not returned to school by the end of next week; Any student that arrives in Melbourne without parental permission will be escorted back onto the train and a phone call will be made to parents; Students wishing to stay back after activities are completed are required to bring a SIGNED PARENT NOTE AND CONTACT NUMBER - NO NOTE=NO STAY! Any questions, please feel free to contact myself or Mr Brad Ryan. Sporting Achievement Montana Djatschenko of 9 Bernard represented Catholic Regional College Melton on the 5th and 6th of November 2016 at the Victorian All Schools Championships for Athletics. Montana came 2nd in the Triple jump (missing out on 1st place by 3cm!) which now has automatically qualified her to represent Victoria in the Australian All Schools in Canberra on December 2-4 2016. She has also made the team for Victorian Juniors competing next March in Sydney. Well done Montana! Good luck for future competitions. On behalf of the Gadal Learning Team, Karina Dunne
Finding a Cure For Brain Cancer
Brain cancer is without a doubt a forgotten cancer. In 2012 there were 1673 brain cancers diagnosed in Australia and the number is growing. Help us raise awareness and money for those in need. Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday:
Bake Sale, Jelly Bean guess Buy Merchandise out the front of the library Buy Merchandise out the front of the library Raffle Wear your purchased grey merchandise for a gold coin donation
Where? Bake Sale/Jellybean guess and Merchandise being sold out the front of the library $1 for two guesses for the jellybean jar!
Throughout the whole week donate money to the brain cancer box in your homeroom as the winning homeroom will receive a slab of coke for your homeroom. In memory of Ashley Hine Autism and Employment Take control of your career Proudly Who: What:
Where: When: Why:
This is for: young autistic adults, careers teachers in schools, parents of teenagers with autism and employers Listen to 2 panels of speakers about their experience of autism and employment, including Max from the I CAN Network Morning tea Panel 1—Job Preparation and Opportunities Lunch Panel 2—Experience and Disclosure Afternoon tea Free car parking and wi‐fi Moonee Valley Racecourse, McPherson Street, Moonee Ponds 3039 9.30am ‐ 3.30pm Thursday 17th November 2016 Understand careers and career opportunities Learn practical tips for understanding skills and interests Have exposure to different services for career support Hear from autistic adults, career and employment professionals
*We are offering preferential tickets for autistic job seekers, please contact Claire to enquire (03) 9657 1621 or claire.holden@amaze.org.au Ticket prices Family member $75, Amaze Member $150, non-Amaze Member $195 *price includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
Uniform
Calendar 2016 2016 Term 4 Term 4 November November 16th 17th 18th 21st 22nd 23rd 24th 25th 28th 29th 30th
Year 10 & 11 Examinations Vincit Work Experience Year 10 & 11 Examinations Vincit Work Experience SACCSS awards Year 10 & 11 Examinations Vincit Work Experience Year 12 Graduation Dinner Year 10 & 11 Examinations Year 10 & 11 Examinations Year 11 & 12 2018 Jumpstart Year 11 & 12 2018 Jumpstart WEC Awards Evening Year 11 & 12 2018 Jumpstart Year 11 & 12 2018 Jumpstart Year 11 & 12 2018 Jumpstart Year 11 & 12 2018 Jumpstart
Wednesday 16th 6.30pm - 7.30pm G. Thiele S. DeCourcy Wednesday 23rd Uniform Packing Day 12.00pm - 2.00pm K. Vella L. Vella M. Mullan A. Vranesic December Tuesday 6th Orientation Day 9.00pm - 12.00pm J. Johnson L. Vella T. O’Rourke 12.00pm - 2.00pm K. Vella C. Grambau
December 1st 2nd 6th 7th 8th 9th
Year 11 & 12 2018 Jumpstart Year 11 & 12 2018 Jumpstart Year 7 2017 Orientation day Year 9 Farewell Mass Year 9 City Experience Year 9 City Experience Year 7 - 11 Awards Evening Year 9 City Experience Year 7 - 9 End of Year
Homework Club Homework Club will run in the Library every Wednesday from 12th October from 3.30pm to 4.30pm until Wednesday 30th November.
Mass Times Parish of Melton Parish Priest : Fr Michael Moody Assistant Priest: Fr Geoffrey Mcilroy Weekend Mass times: St Catherine of Siena Church Bulmans Rd, Melton West Saturday: 6.00pm Sunday: 9.00am & 11.00am 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 Assistant Priest: Fr John Paul Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 5.30pm Sunday: 8.30am & 10.30am