18th October, 2016 Reflection Prayer to Follow God Completely O My God give me your grace so that the things of this earth and things more naturally pleasing to me, may not be as close as you are to me. Keep my eyes, my ears, my heart from clinging to the things of this world. Break my bonds, raise my heart. Keep my whole being fixed on you. Let me never lose sight of you; and while I gaze on you, let my love of you grow more and more every day. Amen John Henry Newman (1801-1890)
Dear Parents and Students, Last day for Year 12 students, 2016 Our Year 12 students arrived early this morning dressed up in colourful costumes to celebrate their last day at CRC Melton. The staff hosted a breakfast at 8am, followed by activities in the Hall, and some presentations in the Performing Arts Centre. Thanks to Al Bloom, Carissa Lock and the teachers involved in this morning’s breakfast and activities. We now look forward to our Graduation Mass to be held at St Catherine’s this evening. Parents and Friends meeting - next Wednesday October 26 starting at 7.30pm Melbourne Cup Day Tuesday, November 1 is the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday. VCAA exams will be operating on Monday, October 31 but the rest of the College has a mid-term break. Mark Sheehan Principal
From the Deputy Principal (Students)
Student Achievement Congratulations to Brendan O’Brien of Year 7 for winning the Junior boys Minyip Field Game School Shoot Competition held last Monday. It is the first time CRC has participated in this competition and this was a result of Brendan’s initiative. Brendan shot extremely well at the school shoot, shooting a total of 20 out of 24 to win the sub junior outright. Over 406 kids attended the shoot. With Brendan representing CRC he also shot the equal highest score with 2 other boys seeing him in a shoot off with them.
Brendan’s goal is to win the main event next year and have team mates from CRC. Student Leaders 2017 We held our final Year 12 school assembly and 2017 Leadership Investiture last week. This was an opportunity to thank the 2016 Student leaders and induct our 2017 leaders. We farewelled the Year 12 students and thanked them for the contribution they have made to the College. We wish them well in their exams and whatever path they take. Our Student Leaders for 2107 are College Captains Athyang Akec and Fernando Rios-Rodriguez House Captains Daffey Montana Salton & Chloe Galakos Reed Shiann Grech & Kade Bishop Fitzgerald Amy Ross &William Di Mieri Glasheen Rebekah Hibberd & Liam Allison Year 12 Captains Academic Captains Art Captain Liturgy Captain Media Captain Social Justice Captain Sport Captain SRC Executive
Ruben Aguirre-Cotto and Thomas Spiteri Gabrielle Hosking Anakin Anderson Grace Patterson Anna Cicalese Matthew Spiteri Kaitlin Tissera
Year 11 Deputy Captains Academic Arts Environment Liturgy Media Social Justice Sport SRC Executives
Madeline Rizzo Culain Ardley Bianca Ottone and Khawti Ling Luke M Spiteri Isobel Turnbull Rebecca Chin Boden Mugridge Chloe Laurel and Madalyn McGill
Robert Blackley Deputy Principal (Students) Medications at School Parents are required to provide their child’s medication to the school if they wish the medication to be administered. The medication will be administered according to either the advice in CareMonkey or the advice on a Medication Administration form provided by parents or guardians.
From the Deputy Principal (Staff)
Year 12s What a great morning was experienced by our departing Year 12 students and staff. Colour, activities and laughter were in abundance all morning. Year 12 VCE students will now be on SWOT Vac from Wednesday, October 18 to Tuesday, October 25. VCAA exams begin on Wednesday, October 26 until Friday, November 18. That evening is their Graduation Dinner. As already communicated by Carissa Lock (VCE Coordinator) and Al Bloom (Year 12 Coordinator), students need to be at College at least 30 minutes before the exam published reading time to ensure smooth entry into the exam venues. Students may wear casual clothes.
Year 12 VCAL students will continue with classes until Thursday, October 27.
2017 Subject Selections Current Year 8 and 9 students will receive their 2017 Year 9 and Year 10 initial confirmation letters this week. Year 7 – 11 Assessment Our key assessment dates for our Year 7 – 11 students are below. John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff) Year 10 & 11 Exam Timetable November 2016 (Padua Exam Centre) All exams 75 minutes plus 10 minutes reading unless indicated.
Time 8.50 – 10.15
10.50 – 12.15
1.55 – 3.20
Monday Nov 14 11 General Maths
11 English (195 mins) 10.50am – 2.05pm
Tuesday Nov 15 10 RE
Wednesday Nov 16 10 Core Maths 10 Core Plus 10 PreFoundation
Thursday Nov 17 11 Biology 10 Engineering 10 Italian 10 Geography
Friday Nov 18 11 Accounting 11 VCD 10 Psyched VET Music Tech
10 English (135 mins) 10.50 – 1.05pm 11 Chemistry
11 Language 11 Wood 10 Hospitality 10 Food
11 Literature 11 Methods 10 Cells to Creatures 11 Food Technology 10 Political Law
11 Psychology 10 Wood
11 Foundation Maths 11 Physics 10 Science
11 Business Management 11 Italian
11 History 10 Chemistry in the Environment 10 ICT Game Design 10 Design Tech – Fibre 11 HHD
11 Indonesian 10 Dance 10 Media
Monday Nov 21 11 Specialist Maths 11 Legal Studies 10 Art 10 Outdoor Ed 11 Physical Education 10 Drama 10 VCD
11 Methods
Tuesday Nov 22 11 Media 10 Advanced PE 11 VET Sport & Rec 10 Indonesian 11 Computing 10 Business & Commerce 11 Studio Arts 10 History 11 General Maths
End of Year Year 9 Exams and Year 7 & 8 Timed Assessment Tasks
Years 7 & 8 Apart from timed assessment tasks that will operate in normal class times, all Year 7 & 8 students will do a Timed Assessment Task in Mathematics, English, Humanities and Science at the same times. These assessment tasks will take place in the Padua Exam Centre starting October 25 and take the place of the timetabled class. These are listed below. Tuesday October 25
Tuesday October 25
Wednesday October 26
Wednesday October 26
Wednesday October 26
Thursday October 27
Thursday October 27
Thursday October 27
Year 7 SCIENCE Period 1
Year 8 HUMANITIES Per 3
Year 8 ENGLISH Period 1
Year 7 ENGLISH Period 3
Year 8 MATHS Period 4
Year 7 MATHS Period 1
Year 8 SCIENCE Period 2
Year 7 HUMANITIES Period 4
Year 9 Year 9 students will undertake exams beginning Friday, October 28. Elective exams will take place in scheduled class times. Exams in Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities will take place in the Padua Exam Centre on the following dates. Friday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
October 28
November 2
November 2
November 3
November 4
English Per 2
Mathematics Per 2
Humanities Per 4
Health & PE Per 2
Science Per 2
Languages News We are so fortunate to be part of a multicultural community and this will be celebrated at Lygon Street this Saturday 22nd October. This celebration is known as the Carlton Festa which primarily celebrates the Italian contribution made to our Australian way of life. If you are free this weekend, head down to Lygon Street and taste a little bit of Italy right at your door step. Arrivederci! Early English text order for students in Years 10, 11 & 12 2017 Students in Year 10, 11 & 12 in 2017 have the opportunity to purchase their English novels early so that they can read them over the Christmas holidays. It is highly recommended that students purchase these texts as they are required to have read them before school commences in 2017. Students will receive a hard copy of the order form in homeroom tomorrow. This form must be filled out and returned to the College by Wednesday 2nd November 2016. Alternatively, orders can be completed online at www.campion.com.au using “QF3V� as your code. Online orders must also be completed by Wednesday 2nd November 2016. Thank you for your support. Lauren Hill English Domain Leader
Class of 2016
Uniform
Calendar 2016
2016
Term 4
Term 4
October
October
20th 21st 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th 31st
VCE Unit 2 Outdoor Education Camp Year 8 Premier League Round 4 VCE Arts Exhibition VCE Unit 2 Outdoor Education Camp Vincit Excursion University visits - Year 11 Year 7 & 8 TAT’s Student Leadership Training Day Year 7 & 8 TAT’s VCAA Exams begin P & F Meeting - 7.30pm Year 7 & 8 TAT’s Year 8 Premier League Round 5 Year 9 Exams Year 9 Exams Vincit Excursion College holiday - No classes
4th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th
Wednesday 26th 1.00pm -2.00pm M. Mullan M. Muse November Wednesday 2nd A. Salmon
6.30pm - 7.30pm L. Bugeja E. Flanigan
Wednesday 9th C. Grambau
1.00pm - 2.00pm
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
November
1st 2nd 3rd
Wednesday 19th 6.30pm - 7.30pm F. Conway T. Hehir
Melbourne Cup Day - No classes Year 9 Examinations Year 9 Examinations Year 8 Premier League Semi Final Year 9 Examinations Year 9 Outdoor Education Program Year 9 Outdoor Education Program Year 9 Outdoor Education Program Year 7 2018 Information Evening Year 8 Premier League Grand Final Outdoor Education 3 & 4 Excursion Year 7 Immunisation Year 10 & 11 Examinations Vincit Work Experience Year 10 & 11 Examinations Vincit Work Experience 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
Homework Club Homework Club will run in the Library every Wednesday from 12th October from 3.30pm to 4.30pm until Wednesday 30th November.
Wednesday 30th 6.30pm - 7.30pm L. Holt M. D’Souza G. Mercieca December Tuesday 6th Orientation Day 9.00pm - 12.00pm J. Johnson L. Vella T. O’Rourke 12.00pm - 3.00pm K. Vella C. Grambau