17th February, 2015 Reflection A Prayer for Ash Wednesday Today, placed on our foreheads, is the sign of Christ’s saving Cross. May we turn from sin and be faithful to the Gospel. Create a clean heart for me, O God. In your compassion wash away my sin. Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; rend your hearts and not your clothing. Return to the Lord, your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. (Joel 2:12–14) That Christians may embrace Lent as a time of repentance and renewal, we pray: Have mercy, O God, in your kindness. That those preparing for baptism may trust in God’s mercy and faithfulness, we pray: Have mercy, O God, in your kindness. That all Christians may be faithful to prayer, fasting and good works in this holy season, we pray: Have mercy, O God, in your kindness. Steadfast God, merciful and gracious, you are ready to forgive. Cleanse us of our sin and leave your blessing with us. May Easter find us ready to celebrate and proclaim the new life offered in Christ, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
2014 College Dux
VCE High Achiever Study Score 40+
Ryan Brown who achieved an ATAR score of 98.9 was also the Subject Dux of English, History: Revolutions, Further Mathematics, Psychology and Biology. He received a study score of 50 for Biology.
Students achieved a 40 or higher out of 50. This score places them the top 10% of the State.
VCE High Achiever Study Score 50 Jenna Milone - Health & Human Development High Achiever ATAR Students who achieved an ATAR above 85. This puts them in the top 15% of students across the state. Anna Harrison, Julia Sansone, Sarah Spiteri, Laura Rofe, Kate Watkins, Kayla Cutajar, Sophie Martin, Madison Simpson
Anna Harrison - History: Revolutions, Psychology, English Bridget Di Mieri - Visual Communication Design Melissa Hill - Health & Human Development Zachary Miesen - Maths: Further Mathematics, Outdoor & Environmental Studies Laura Rofe - Psychology Julia Sansone - English, Media Joe Schembri - IT Applications Madison Simpson - Health & Human Development Sarah Spiteri - English Language Rehan Tissera - Maths: Further Mathematics Belinda Unwin - Outdoor & Environmental Studies Kate Watkins - Psychology, English Language Malith Wijerathne - Maths: Further Mathematics
Parents and Friends Our first meeting for 2015 is on Wednesday February 25th starting at 7.30pm. All welcome, especially parents new to the school.
Subject DUX
Subject Changes
Students who attained the highest Study score in their subject. (above 35) Jessica Attard – Food & Technology Adam Benca - Software Development Ryan Brown - Biology, English, History: Revolutions, Further Mathematics, Psychology Camille Chua - Filipino Bridget Di Mieri - Visual Communication Design Jessica Doyle - Music (VCE VET) Tony Fadlallah - Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) Harley Goss - Accounting Mitchell Grime - Intermediate VCAL Kayte Howard - Legal Studies Zachary Miesen - Outdoor & Environmental Studies Jenna Milone - Health & Human Development Kaitlyn Mitchell - Drama Stacey Pieper - Senior VCAL Emily Ramage - Food & Technology Laura Rofe - Physical Education Madeline Ryan - Business Management Julia Sansone - Literature, Media, Religion & Society, Studio Arts Joe Schembri - IT Applications Madison Simpson - Indonesian Second Language Sarah Spiteri - Indonesian Second Language Natasha Springfield - Food & Technology Kate Watkins - English Language Amelia Williamson - Applied Fashion & Technology
As stated last week, Semester One subject changes for students have now closed. This allows all students to now concentrate on their program of studies. Semester Two changes will be considered in late Term 2. Camps Over the next week our Year 7 and Year 8 students will participate on Year Level camps. I am sure all the students will have a great experience as staff have put a lot of time and energy into the planning of these events. Year 8 Camps – February 23 – 26
8A & B Homerooms Monday 23rd to Tuesday 24th
8C & D Homerooms Tuesday 24th to Wednesday 25th
8M & O Homerooms Wednesday 25th to Thursday 26th
Year 7 Camps – February 23 - 27
7A, B, C Homerooms Monday 23rd to Wednesday 25th.
7D, M, O & R Homerooms Wednesday 25th to Friday 27th
Parent / Guardians have been advised of specific requirements.
VCE Achiever Award Students achieved a study score of 35 out of 50. Shelby Allan, Amilia Argent, Erika Arrendondo, Holly Azzopardi, Adam Benca, Jessica Burns, Camille Chua, Kayla Cutajar, Bridget Di Mieri, Meg Gleeson, Harley Goss, Brianna Grech, Anna Harrison, Melissa Hill, Jemma Hughes, Mikaela Hurst, Joshua Ince, Jordyn Keating, Sarah Keith, Breanna Krause, Jessica Lewis, Tayla Lowen, Luis Lugue, Sophie Martin, Lauren McGinley, Udari Meemaduma, Jordan Morrison, Dylan Noble, Kate Norris, Czarina Obtinalla, Matthew Previti, Hannah Robinson, Laura Rofe, Madeline Ryan, Jamie Salmon, Baylie Salton, Madison Simpson, Karin Souriyavong, Sarah Spiteri, Belinda Unwin, Kate Watkins, Stephanie Zacharias
John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff) CRC Swimming Carnival 2015 The 2015 Catholic Regional College Melton Swimming Carnival is to be held at Melton Waves Leisure Centre this Thursday February 19. The following information provides a summary of the day and the requirements for attendance. Please note that it is a calendared event and therefore full attendance is expected. We have endeavoured to include a range of alternative activities to cater for students who are not confident in their swimming ability and hope that this will enable all students to focus on the development of a positive and encouraging school community. Event: Catholic Regional College Melton Swimming Carnival Venue: Melton Waves Leisure Centre Attendance: Compulsory for all students Time: 8.40am Roll call at Melton Waves. 3.00pm dismissal from Melton Waves.
Transport: Normal Melton bus services will operate. Darley, Underbank and Hopetoun Park buses will be dropping students off at Melton Waves rather than CRC at the regular time in the morning and picking up from Melton waves at 3.20pm. Students catching the Toolern Vale Bus will be dropped off in the morning on Coburns Road opposite Melton Secondary College and walk down Coburns Road to Melton Waves (5mins). In the afternoon the Toolern Vale bus will pick up at 3.20pm from Melton Waves. Students catching the Golf Links and Long Forest buses will catch the bus to and from CRC as per normal and will be shuttled to and from Melton Waves via the school mini bus.
Senior Cricket Result This week CRC hosted Kolbe at McPherson Park for Round one of the senior cricket competition. CRC
Melton
defeated
Kolbe
Catholic
College.
Kolbe were bowled out for 82 in the 17th over. CRC chased down the total in the 12th over finishing on 2/86. Our next match will be on Thursday 26th of February against CRC Sydenham.
All students are required to be at Melton waves by 8:40am and are to marshall in homerooms for rolls to be taken. Uniform: Students are to wear full PE uniform with the option of a house coloured top. The top must cover the shoulders and midriff and also have no provocative printing. Food: A sausage sizzle will be available to raise money for College charities. None of the internal cafĂŠ facilities will be accessible to students and therefore any other food items should be brought along. Awards & Recognition: Students will compete for records in all traditional 50m races. All events will accrue points for their house. Individual medals will be awarded by house captains to one male and one female student from each year level, deemed to have demonstrated the most house spirit. Criteria are as follows: a. Participation in events b. Participation outside of the pool c. Sportsmanship and encouragement for team mates and other competitors. d. Support for the College ethos and values. Immediate family are welcome to attend the carnival and must sign in at the gate. Due to the increased student enrolment numbers, space will be limited so please be aware that shaded areas will be provided to students as a priority. Parent assistance has been welcomed in the past and will be allocated on an as needed basis on the day. Your support for the event is greatly appreciated. If you have any further questions please contact me at the College. Emma Brown CRC Melton Sport Coordinator
CareMonkey With the introduction of CareMonkey this year, students will not receive a paper copy of their medical details to return to the College. This information is now part of the students profile in CareMonkey. Winter Uniform Fitting Day To ensure you have a winter uniform for the beginning of Term 2 you MUST order by 18th February. This includes long sleeve shirts, trousers and ties for boys and blouses, kilts and ties for the girls. Wednesday 18th Winter Fitting 12.00pm - 2.00pm 6.00 - 8.00pm
Calendar
Ballarat Nextgen Exhibition 2015
CRC Melton were very fortunate this year to have 5 of our students chosen to exhibit in Ballarat’s NextGen Exhibition, an annual showcase of VCE artwork. Bridget Di Mieri, Courtney Grech, Julia Sansone, Madeline Ryan and Gemma Hughes had work chosen from over 300 applicants and were among the 40 students chosen to exhibit. The students represented the College with their outstanding artwork and definitely stood out amongst their peers. Amy Rowley Head of Art
Julia Sansone
Term 1 February 18th Ash Wednesday GADAL Calling camp - Girls 19th College Swim Carnival VCE Dance Excursion 20th Year 11 & 12 Studio Arts Excursion 23rd SACCSS Golf Year 7 & 8 camps 24th Year 7 & 8 camps 25th Year 7 & 8 camps P & F Meeting - 7.30pm 26th Year 7 & 8 camps Senior Cricket Round 2 27th Year 7 & 8 camps March 4th 5th 6th
VCE Units 1 & 3 Outdoor Education Camp VCE Units 1 & 3 Outdoor Education Camp Year 10 Keys Please Program VCE Units 1 & 3 Outdoor Education Camp
Courtney Grech
Uniform 2015 Term 1 February Wednesday 18th
Winter Fitting 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Judy Johnson
Debbie Taylor
Karen Vella
6.00 - 8.00pm
Madeline Ryan
Andrea Salmon
Fiona Conway
Wednesday 25th
1.00pm - 2.00pm
L. Vella March
Bridget Di Mieri
Homework Club
Wednesday 4th
6.30pm - 7.30pm
R. McDonald
M. Gonzalez
Wednesday 11th
1.00pm - 2.00pm
T. Davine
Homework Club will run from
Wednesday, 11th
February from 3.30pm to 4.30pm in the Library and finish 18th March.
Wednesday 18th
6.30pm - 7.30pm
L. Eagle
M. Salvatore
Wednesday 25th
1.00pm - 2.00pm
M. Mullan
I. Guy
N. Woods