20th August, 2013 Reflection Great Spirit Prayer Oh, Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the wind, whose breath gives life to all the world. Hear me; I need your strength and wisdom. Let me walk in beauty, and make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset. Make my hands respect the things you have made and my ears sharp to hear your voice Make me wise so that I may understand the things you have taught my people. Help me to remain calm and strong in the face of all that comes towards me. Let me learn the lessons you have hidden in every leaf and rock. Help me seek pure thoughts and act with the intention of helping others. Help me find compassion without empathy overwhelming me. I seek strength, not to be greater than my brother, but to fight my greatest enemy Myself. Make me always ready to come to you with clean hands and straight eyes. So when life fades, as the fading sunset, my spirit may come to you without shame.
Performing Arts Centre
VCE Drama Solo Performances
The plans for our Performing Arts Centre are going out to tender this month. My hope is that we will have a builder, signed up and on site within six weeks when the project will commence.
The Year 11 and 12 Drama class for 2013 will be presenting their solo drama works on Tuesday 27th August at 7.00pm in the Drama Studio. All parents, family members and friends of the cast are welcome, as are members of the College community. This performance provides an opportunity for any students in younger years, particularly Years 9 & 10, who think they may choose Drama as a VCE subject, to witness the performance work of our current VCE drama class. As the students performing will be assessed on this evening, it is imperative that standard theatre etiquette is observed. In line with this, it would be advisable that babies or small children do not attend.
The plans include a 250 seat Auditorium, a Dance studio, a Drama studio along with a staff office, foyer and storage facilities. The Performing Arts Centre will take pride of place at CRC being located between the College Chapel and the Office. We are planning on the PAC to be ready for an opening performance in July next year. Cost of the building is estimated at $4.3m, so we are currently considering ways that families and our school community can support this project. Staff Faith Day Friday 23rd August - Student free day A reminder that this Friday, 23rd August, is a Student free day as staff will be involved in a Faith Development day. Mark Sheehan Principal
Please phone Samantha Frazzetto in the College office to RSVP, prior to the performance evening. Clare O’Sullivan VCE Drama Reminder Re-enrolment 2014 Re-enrolment paperwork is due on Thursday 29th August. Families who need to see their Parish Priest or the College Finance Department will need to organise these appointments by the end of this week.
Contact Details At various times the College may need to contact you, therefore it is important we have the correct phone and email details. Last week we had incidents where students were in the Sick Bay because of illness and Office staff attempted to contact parents with no success because of incorrect phone details. This was also the case when the emergency contact details were contacted. If you have changed your phone numbers and email address please notify the College.
Examples of the behaviour we are wishing to recognise are:
Excellent effort over a series of classes
Producing an excellent piece of work
In recognition of real effort to behave appropriately, stay on task, meet a deadline where this is usually a challenge for a student
Consideration shown / assistance for others in class or the teacher
Honesty in returning found property
Excellence in representing the College on excursion or activities outside the school
40 Hour Famine Last weekend over 30 students participated in the annual World Vision 40 hour Famine. To date they have raised $1008.00, a fantastic effort! A significant number of students from 7O Homeroom willingly participated, contributing over $200. Students gave up food, their phone and furniture. If you would like to make a donation to the CRC Team go to http://40hf.com.au/ CRCMelton Team Leader Sophie Martin did a great job promoting and encouraging the school to get involved. Congratulations and thank you to all students for their involvement: Sophie Martin, Irene Fernandes, Ally Delaney, Joshua Tejedor, Conner Farrugia, Jayde Belbin, Tylah Bavage, Kaitlin Robinson, Elise Robinson, Monica Chol, Zoe Saheicha, Alannah Sutherland, Charlene Van Ravenstein, Edelle Pirro, Veronica Smith, Schaelah Kreischer, Emily Mills, Natasha Paproth, Alex Robinson, Rebecca Chin, Cassandra Hudson, Amy Baulch, Lauren Sands, Nadia Blanco, Jai Whitehand, Harmonie Wegener, Lakmie Meemaduma, Grace Allen, Meg Bacchin, Mikayla Tyrrell, Kaitlin Tissera, and Zoe Campbell. Rewarding Positive Student Behaviour We are currently piloting a program at Year 7 & 8 to recognise and reinforce behaviour that we, as a school want to acknowledge and encourage among students by giving positive feedback. It is a Credit System for rewarding positive student behaviour and runs parallel to, but independently, of the Points System. Each stamp that appears in the diary is worth one credit.
Robert Blackley Deputy Principal-Students 2014 Subject Selections Year 10 and Year 11 students have now submitted their Initial Subject Selections. We will now look at blocking these selections and allocating students to classes where possible. Before the end of term, students will be given an initial 2014 Subject Allocation based on their preferences and reserves. Year 9 students subject selections for 2014 are due this Thursday, August 22. Year 8 students will be given their Year 9 Electives Selection Guide in the next week, with submission due on September 6. Interim Reports and Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews Staff are currently completing final Interim Reports. They will be available on-line and will coincide with invitations to our upcoming Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews. Interviews will take place on Wednesday, September 11 (4 00– 7.00pm) and Thursday, September 12 (1.00 – 7.30pm). Please note that the Thursday will be a student free day. John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff)
25 credits = Canteen Voucher, 50 = 1 Movie ticket, 100 = 2 Movie tickets. Parents & Friends Meeting There will be a Parents & Friends meeting Wednesday, 28th August at 7.30pm.
You’re the Voice” CRC Melton Cabaret 2013 We strongly encourage you to check these dates and keep them free as any student unable to attend a Dress Rehearsal or Performance will be unable to be involved in the Cabaret. The Facebook page is www.facebook.com/#!/ crc.cabaret. Videos and regular updates can be found here. If a student is unable to make a weekly rehearsal for any reason please email either Mrs Falzon efalzon@crcmelton.com or Miss Hughes ahughes@crcmelton.com as soon as possible. Cabaret 2013
The theme for Cabaret 2013 is “You’re the Voice”: a look at music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s. Our 4 talented Voice Coaches: Joel, Seal, Delta and Keith will lead performers through a competition based on the popular TV show. Tickets went on sale Monday 12th August. They are available by contacting Samantha Frazzetto in the Office. Please note that tickets for Wednesday and Thursday nights include dinner as well as the performance and seats are limited. There will be a Friday ‘viewing’ night, which does not include dinner. Tickets for Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th September are $30 per person. This includes dinner and a pre-dinner drink. BYO soft drinks and alcohol. Tables are strictly limited to ten people per table and table preference must be mentioned at the time of booking to ensure families are sitting together. Ticket sales close 28th August. Tickets for Friday 6th September are $10 per person. This is a ‘viewing night’ only. Ticket sales close Friday 6th September at 3.30pm. All Cast and Crew are reminded that they are required to attend all of the following Dress Rehearsals and Performances: Friday 30th August - Dress Rehearsal 3.30pm-6.30pm Monday 2nd September - Dress Rehearsal 3.30pm6.30pm Tuesday 3rd September - No Rehearsals scheduled Wednesday 4th September - Performance 5.30pm9.40pm (approx) Thursday 5th September - Performance 5.30pm-9.40pm (approx) Friday 6th September - Performance 5.30pm-9.40pm (approx)
The Cabaret Team is in need of a red leather jacket (like the one Michael Jackson wore in Thriller) for the three Cabaret performance nights (4th, 5th and 6th September). If anyone could lend one it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Miss Gemma Feben at gfeben@crcmelton.com.au Gong Needed for Cabaret If anyone has a Gong or Tam Tam we could borrow for Cabaret, could you please email Mrs Elisabeth Falzon: efalzon@crcmelton. How to stay in touch on the adolescent roller coaster Presenter: Bill Jennings Age: Secondary Whether you are already living in the ‘teenage laboratory’ or you’re in the queue for the ride alongside your child on the adolescent rollercoaster, this seminar will provide: The opportunity to practise a skill that will help keep communication strong whether your child is an adolescent now, or will be one day The knowledge for each parent role: mother-son; father-son; mother-daughter; and father-daughter Young people’s words and insights Key ingredients (from Bill’s research) to assist your child in a healthy transition to young adulthood Practical material to readily begin the practice of strengthening communication with your child. Date: 3rd September Time: 7pm—9pm Location: Thomas Carr College, Tarneit Melways Map 202 H5 To register and for further details contact the Parent Seminar Series Coordinator, at the Catholic Education Office (CEOM) on 9267 0228 or dsandiford@ceomelb.catholic.edu.au All seminars cost $10 per person.
Congratulations Elise Muller
Lote Week
Elise has been recognised by the FFV Soccer Association as the second highest scorer in Australia. This embraces the achievements of all players, in all divisions throughout each state. Elise came in second place by scoring 7 goals in the one game. The highest scorer being, a male in senior division, with 8 goals. Elise's coach was very proud of her achievement. Recognising that being a team player, Elise actually gave away a number of potential goals in that game. Admiration for Elise only increased when her answer to the question, if she regretted passing the ball to her team mates, was, " No, I am a team player. I respect my team mates and it is by this that I am respected and we get the best out of everyone and the best for our team. And that's the most important thing for me." Well done and keep up the great effort Elise! Year 8 Premier League Round 4 Results Boys Basketball: Girls Basketball: Boys Football: Girls Netball: Boys Soccer: Girls Soccer: Boys Volleyball: Girls Volleyball:
CRC Melton 105 def Caroline Springs 3 CRC Caroline Springs 57 def CRC Melton 19 CRC Melton 4.6.30 def Caroline Springs 3.5.23 CRC Melton 34 def Caroline Springs 9 CRC Melton 4 def Caroline springs 3 Caroline Springs 5 def CRC Melton 0 CRC Caroline Springs 3 (75) def CRC Melton 0 (46) CRC Melton 3 (75) def Caroline Springs 0 (31)
Uniform Shop News Summer uniform fittings for Year 7, 2014 students will be held on Wednesday 28th August and Thursday 29th August. Current students requiring summer uniform should order by these dates also. Secondhand Uniform Any secondhand uniform left for sale must be washed and repaired. Blazers and ties must be drycleaned. We will not accept any garments that are dirty, ripped or torn.
Last week Catholic Regional College, Melton celebrated LOTE week. It was the first time in a while that languages have been celebrated in such a way. Students from all year levels had the opportunity to participate in different activities. Tuesday we had the spaghetti eating competition, where many enthusiastic and hungry Year 7 boys participated. Students were able to order traditional Italian and Indonesian food for lunch on Wednesday, which turned out to be a great success. A team of boys and a team of girls participated in the chopstick and jelly bean race on Thursday at lunch, much to their disappointment the boys were disqualified and the girls were champions! The gelati van was a great success for both staff and students, and finally a game of soccer between staff and students on Friday was a great way to finish the week! Jessica D’Amore LOTE Coordinator
Uniform
Calendar 2013
2013
Term 3
Term 3
August
Wednesday 21st 6.30pm - 7.30pm
22nd SACCSS Senior Soccer Round 3 Year 10 Careers Workshop Year 10 Careers Seminar 23rd Staff Faith Day— No classes Year 9 Winter Alpine Experience 27th Year 8 Premier League Semi Finals 28th Year 8 Reflection day 29th Year 8 Reflection day Unit 2 Outdoor Education Camp 30th Unit 2 Outdoor Education Camp
S. Kovacic
2nd Year 7 MASP Excursion 3rd SACCSS Tennis 4th Year 7 Premier League Round 1 Cabaret Performance 5th Cabaret Performance Year 9 Outdoor Education Camp 6th Cabaret Performance Year 9 Outdoor Education Camp
S. Woods
Summer Fitting Wednesday 28th 12.00pm - 2.00pm S. Theuma K. Pigott S. Jakeman A. Salmon
September
S. Bala
D. Taylor
5.00pm - 8.00pm F. Conway T. Agius
Thursday 29th
12.00pm - 2.00pm
J. Johnson Karen Vella
T. Davine
K. Serra L. Toskovski
D. Simpson
A. Watson
5.00pm - 8.00pm C. Schembri J. Harvey
September
Homework Club Homework club will run each Wednesday from 24th July until 4th September in the Library from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
Wednesday 4th
1.00pm - 2.00pm
L. Vella
G. Thiele
Canteen 2013 Term 3
Mass Times Parish of Melton Parish Priest : Fr Michael Moody Weekend Mass times: St Catherine of Siena Church Bulmans Rd, Melton West 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
August Wednesday 21st Maria Zaharogiannis Thursday 22nd Amanda Deabel Monday 26th Tuesday 27th Wednesday 28th Friday 30th
Gillian Ottone Johanna Blain Heather Breich Natalie Rabottini
September Monday 2nd Tuesday 3rd Wednesday 4th Thursday 5th Friday 6th
Michelle Vranvsic Libby Harrison Heather Harrison Lisa Trethowan Cynthia Amor Donna Robinson