18th April, 2017 Reflection Easter Prayer Lord, the resurrection of Your Son has given us new life and renewed hope. Help us to live as new people in pursuit of the Christian ideal. Grant us wisdom to know what we must do, the will to want to do it, the courage to undertake it, the perseverance to continue to do it, and the strength to complete it.
Dear Parents and Friends, Welcome back to Term 2! I hope you all had the opportunity to share Easter with your family. After a short first term, Term 2 will run for 11 weeks so lots of learning opportunities ahead. Please note that staff will undertake class surveys over the next 2 weeks. These are now a regular feature of our teaching practice and are designed to provide feedback to staff on how their students are learning and can highlight areas of student affirmation and concern. Staff will then use the data to adjust their teaching where necessary to improve learning. We warmly welcome Ms Shanelle Sertic to our teaching staff. Ms Sertic will take Mrs Sawyer’s classes whilst she is on long service leave for Terms 2 & 3 and Mrs Nicole Woods who will be working with SSG staff and school reception. We also have a number of pre-service teachers working with us this term. I am sure our students will make them all feel welcome. Parent – College Relationships Code of Conduct All families should have received by mail copies of the Parent-College Relationships Code of Conduct. Please return a signed copy. Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews Thanks to all parents / guardians who attended these interviews. The interviews present a great opportunity to meet teachers and discuss your child’s progress and their learning. If you were unable to attend but wish to follow up any issues or questions with teachers based on Interim reports or other issues, please contact the relevant teachers via their emails at school (see example of mine below). If you have any feedback on the access to and organisation of these interviews, please let me know through my email on: jchristie@crcmelton.com.au Italian Pilgrimage Our Italian Pilgrimage travellers return tonight and we look forward to their stories from what has been a fantastic adventure. Year 7 Immunisations Our second set of Year 7 Immunisations will take place next Friday, April 28. John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff)
Do You Give Your Children 8 Minutes of Attention per day? (I came across this notice in another school’s newsletter recently and love it! Parents are a child’s first and most important teacher. Investing uninterrupted time in their child AND partnering with their child’s school are two of the most important things they can do) Stop what you’re doing and give 100% attention to each of your children for at least 8 minutes a day. Small emotional investments like one-on-one, quality time now will help ensure your kids grow up feeling safe, valued and listened to. Time is precious…but not as precious as your children. That’s why it’s so important to set aside at least 8 minutes every day of distraction-free time to engage with each of your kids, one on one, without interruptions. Put down your phone, iPad or laptop and take the time to really BE with them - exchanging stories, asking and answering questions, sharing a laugh…whatever works best! Your child will feel more listened to, valued, safer and happier. Studies show that kids who receive this kind of attention do better at school, with greater language skills and higher self-confidence. With benefits like these, there’s no better way to spend 8 minutes a day. ACTIONS • Sit down with your child for at least 1 meal every day. • Ask questions about your child’s life that need more than a one-word answer. • For older kids, discuss a news item they might be interested in. John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff) From the Deputy Principal (Students) Parent Information Evening-Strategies for Teenage Success Wednesday April 19th @ 7pm A reminder that there are still seats available for the Parent Information Evening-Strategies for Teenage Success ,which will be held tomorrow night, Wednesday April 19, at 7pm in the Performing Arts Centre. You will find the evening enlightening, inspiring and practical. Darren’s program has been specifically geared for parents with teenagers, therefore applicable to all year levels and concentrates on how you as a parent can: • build your child’s self confidence so that they reach their fullest potential • motivate your child to achieve both academically & in life • communicate effectively so that you can understand your child & develop a close, positive relationship • discover & develop your child’s talents toward a meaningful pathway As the PAC only seats 250 people we require families to register their interest by using the following link to secure your seat. https://www.trybooking.com/PRFQ Robert Blackley Deputy Principal (Students)
Athletics Carnival
On Thursday April 27th 2017 we will be holding our whole school Athletics Carnival at Bridge Rd Athletics Track in Melton South. As it is a whole school event, it is expected that every student attends. There will be track, field and novelty events running the whole day. Excursion Information: Date: Thursday 27th April 2017. Venue: Bridge Rd Athletics Track, Melton South. Students leaving from the College: Need to be at the College no later than 8.35am. For students meeting at the venue: Need to be at the venue no later than 9.10am. Return/Dismissal: From track at 2.30pm or return back to school via bus and dismissed from CRC. Transport: Parent transport or Bacchus Marsh Coaches. Meals: BBQ with a limited canteen will be available or BYO lunch and snacks. Uniform: Students are required to wear full PE uniform. Students not wearing appropriate attire for the day will be sent home. It is important students come well prepared for all weather conditions. If it is hot the school cap and sunscreen are necessary and if it is cold a jumper or jacket may be needed. Attendance: Attendance is compulsory and students who do not attend will be expected to provide a written explanation or doctors certificate by the following Monday. Please call the College Thursday morning on 8099 6000 to report any student absences. Transport bus provided: Students travelling to the track by the bus provided must be at school no later than 8.35am to prepare for the boarding of buses. Students need to go to the hall upon arrival. Parents are asked to avoid bus loading zones during drop off and pick up of students. Bacchus Marsh Coach Travellers: Bacchus Marsh Coaches will alter their solo runs to drop off and pick up from the venue. Transport by parent: Parents must ensure that their child is at the track no later than 9.10am so that the rolls can be marked appropriately. At the end of the day rolls will be marked before students are dismissed. Parent Attendance: We ask that all visitors to the carnival ensure they sign in on arrival and wear a name tag provided, then also sign out before departing. We also strongly encourage visitors to avoid signing out students before the official carnival closing. Natalie Bourke Head of Sport
Calendar
Homework Club
2017 Homework Club will start Wednesday 26th April from 3.30pm - 4.30pm in the Library until last week of term.
Term 2 April 19th
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Senior AFL Year 8 Cyberbullying Workshops Year 7 Premier League Round 1 Parenting Strategies Evening Year 7 Cyberbullying Workshops Year 10 History Excursion Year 9 Forensic Science Day Year 10 Political Law Excursion ANZAC Day - No classes Year 7 Premier League Round 2 College Athletics Senior Netball Year 7 Immunisations 2 Social Justice Excursion
May 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 9th 11th
16th 17th 18th 19th
Year 7 MASP IS day SACCSS Cross Country Senior Netball Year7 Premier League Round 3 Year 9 & 10 Dance Excursion St Vincent de Paul Conference Cultural Night Unit 1 Drama Excursion Senior AFL & Netball NAPLAN NAPLAN Year 8 MASP IS Excursion Year 7 Ancient China Expo Year 10 & 11 Drama Excursion College Celebration Day Year 7 Premier League Round 4 Units 1 & 2 Outdoor Education Camp Year 10 Geography Camp Units 1 & 3 Outdoor Education Camp Year 10 Geography Camp Units 1 & 3 Outdoor Education Camp Year 10 Geography Camp Year 8 & 9 Gifted Excursion Year 12 VCD Excursion
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 Anthony’s Parish Parish Priest: Fr. Fabian Smith Assistant Priest: Fr John Paul Mount Fr Patrick Bradford Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 5.30pm Sunday: 8.30am & 10.30am
St Bernard’s Parish Parish Priest: Fr. Fabian Smith Assistant Priest: Fr John Paul Mount Fr Patrick Bradford Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 6.30pm Sunday: 8.30am & 10.00am
High Tea with Joseph’s Corner Come and join us for a great afternoon!
All funds raised will go to Joseph’s Corner. Where: Mount St.Joseph’s Girls College 129-133 Maidstone St, Altona When: Sunday 7th May 2017 Time: 2pm – 5pm Cost: $30.00 per person
There will be music, raffles, door prizes, guest speakers, party planners, great food and lots more.
For bookings please call Joseph’s Corner on 9315-2680 or Tania on 0439 165 660.