19th March, 2013 Reflection We give thanks to you, Lord, We give thanks to you, Lord, for you have done marvellous things! When we were walking in darkness you were there, you were there, when we were kneeling in weakness you were there, you were there, when we drew near feeling worthless you were there, you were there, when we were needing forgiveness you were there, you were there, when we were searching for your grace you were there, you were there. We give thanks to you, Lord, for you have done marvellous things!
Election of Pope Francis
SACCSS Swimming Carnival
Last Thursday morning the news from Rome was that the Cardinals had elected a new Pope. The news came through as students and staff were heading into the Cathedral for the annual St Patrick’s Day Mass. Archbishop Denis Hart was delighted to speak at the Mass about the qualities that our new Pope will bring to the Church - simplicity, social justice and a focus on spirituality were among those qualities mentioned. At the end of Mass all staff and students present said the prayer of commitment, which I have included below.
The CRC Melton swimming squad had a terrific day at MSAC last Wednesday and we landed four Age Group Champions. Ben Wills won the 13 Year Old Male Champion. Jesse and Emily O'Rourke, respectively, were the 14 and 15 Year Old Female Champions. Mitchell Wills was the 15 Year Old Male Champion. Congratulations to all swimmers and their coaches, Paul Iannazzo and Leanne Ely.
“We commit ourselves to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ by working together in respect, love and peace, making God’s Kingdom a reality in the world. Today we re-commit ourselves to Catholic Education and to caring for all those in our school community” Medieval Day The school was a sea of costume and colour on Monday as the Humanities Faculty, led by Karina Dunne, launched Medieval Day. Year 8 students no doubt enjoyed the day, and in the process learnt something about how people lived in medieval times. Well done to all involved.
Parents and Friends Annual General Meeting Wednesday March 20th starting at 7.30pm The Parents and Friends Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 20th starting at 7.30pm. All parents are welcome to attend. Staff In Service Students finish classes for Term 1 next Tuesday at 3.20pm. Staff are involved in a 2 day inservice on Wednesday and Thursday. Mark Sheehan Principal
Term Dates Term 1 finishes next Tuesday, March 26. The school day will finish at the normal time of 3.20pm and therefore all buses will run to schedule. Staff will spend the Wednesday and Thursday examining NAPLAN, VCE and other assessment data in order to improve our understanding of our students’ prior knowledge and learning potentials. Term 2 begins on Monday, April 15. Term 1 Reports and Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews As outlined in the last newsletter, Interim Reports will be available at the end of term through our Parent Portal. Details on how to access this will be mailed home next week. As part of the report, a recommendation on attendance on our Term 2 Parent-Student-Teacher interviews will be included. These take place on April 23 & 24. Again an information sheet on how to book interviews on-line will be sent home. Mail out As part of our end of term communication process, we will mail out information to families next week. The mail out will contain information on how to access reports, how to book Parent-Student-Teacher interviews and a copy of the newsletter incorporating Term 2 information and uniform expectations. John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff) Uniform Shop Winter uniform orders will be available for pickup on Wednesday March 27th between 12.00—2.00pm and 6.00—7.30pm. St Patrick's Mass Last week our students Robyn Hockaday, Sarah O'Rourke, Julien Johnson, Corey Theuma, Dyson Miller, Matthew Previti, Zac Miesen and Enya-Louise Somers along with Mr Goldby celebrated Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral as our school's representatives. It was a huge event, particularly coming hours after the announcement of the new Pope Francis. We thank our official party for representing us so well on this big day in Catholic Education Week. Shaun Coates RE & Faith Development Coordinator Head Lice Whilst there have been no cases reported at the College, there have been some cases of head lice reported at other schools. If a student has head lice we ask parents to inform the College and take the appropriate action. Further information can be obtained on www.dhs.vic.gov.au/phd/headlice
SACCSS Swimming Carnival
Uniform
Calendar 2013
2013
Term 1
Term 1
March
March
20th Year 12 Chemistry Excursion Annual General Meeting Parents & Friends 21st VCE Studio Arts Excursion Year 9 Outdoor Education camp 22nd Year 9 Outdoor Education camp Year 10 History Excursion 25th SACCSS Senior Sports Day 26th Year 9 Premier League Round 6 Students finish Term 1 27th Staff Inservice 28th Staff Inservice
Uniform Packing Day Wednesday 20th 12.00pm - 2.00pm J. Johnson L. Muscat
S. Theuma
H. Breich
Order Pickup Day
Term 2
Wednesday 27th
April
12.00 - 2.00pm
15th Term 2 begins
L. Vella
R. McDonald
P. Searle
6.30pm - 7.30pm A. Salmon L. Toskovski
K. Serra
N. Woods
Homework Club Homework club starts Wednesday 13th February until Wednesday 20th March
Canteen 2013
Mass Times St. Dominic’s Parish Parish Priest: Fr. Michael Moody Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 6.00pm Sunday: 9.00am & 11.00am 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 Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 5.30pm Sunday: 8.30am & 10.30am
Term 1 March Friday 22nd
Tess Galea Karen Pawlowicz
Monday 25th Tuesday 26th
Gillian Ottone Johanna Blain
Term 2 April Tuesday 16th Thursday 18th
Cynthia Amor Maria Zaharogiannis