20th May, 2014 Reflection Hear his voice, ‘I am the gate. Anyone who enters through me will be safe. I have come so that you may have life, and have it to the full.’ John 10:1-10 In an interview last year, Pope Francis asked, ‘How are we treating the people of God?’ He answers his own question: ‘I dream of a church that is a mother and a shepherdess. The church’s ministers must be merciful, take responsibility for the people and accompany them like the Good Samaritan, who washes, cleans and raises up his neighbour. This is pure Gospel.’
Celebration Day
College Masterplan
Staff and students came together in what was a terrific Celebration Day for the College in it’s 35th year since inception in 1980.
Parents are invited to have input into our College Masterplan by attending an upcoming meeting of the Parents and Friends to be held on Wednesday May 28 starting at 7pm.
Special thanks to Laura Grech and the Student leaders who did an enormous amount of work in both preparation and coordinating activities for the day. We started with Mass with our local parishes, so an acknowledgement to Fr Michael, Fr Brian and Fr Fabian for hosting us on their turf. (Welcome back to Fr Fabian after sabbatical). The pictures below tell a story of the day!
If you can't make the meeting but would like to have an input, the College Masterplan is available for viewing in the school foyer or on the College website. Parents can email comments to the school at: principal@crcmelton.com.au Mark Sheehan Principal
Parents & Friends The next meeting of the Parents & Friends will be held on Wednesday 28th May at 7.00pm.
Semester 2 Subject Changes – VCE Year 11
Year 11 VCAL
Initial requests from Year 11s for changes to Semester 2 studies will be available from next week for 2 weeks (Monday, May 26 to Friday, June 6.) Students will need to see me to register their reason for change. Later I will check to see if changes are possible and then distribute a Change of Subject Form to have signed by parents, teachers, VCE and Year 11 Coordinator. Year 10 students will have access to Semester 2 changes during the last 3 weeks of Term 2 and Year 9 students during the last 2 weeks of Term 2. This will be communicated through the newsletter and student bulletin at that time. This week, I will also distribute to all Year 9 and Year 10 students a copy of their Semester 2 electives as currently listed. If parents have any questions about the process, please contact me at the College.
Year 11 VCAL students will follow their normal programs during this time.
Mid Year Exams and Timed Assessment Tasks As printed last week, the College has set out a formal assessment schedule that will operate across Years 7 – 11. We will republish the full program next week but below is a summary:
Year 10 VINCIT Year 10 VINCIT students will be on Work Experience during other Year 10 exams but will sit exams in Literacy-English, Numeracy-Maths and Humanities. These will be held in normal class times. Years 12 & 11 - VCAA General Achievement Task (GAT) Year 12 students have normal classes during the Year 10 & 11 exam period, except on Wednesday, June 11 when all Year 12 VCE Students and any Year 11 students undertaking a Unit 3/4 study must sit the GAT. Year 12 VCAL students will follow their normal programs during this day. Queens Birthday Monday, June 9 is the Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday. Report Checking Day
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 and English at the same times from June 11 to June 13.
The College mid-year report checking and Professional Learning day takes place on Monday, June 23. This is a student free day. VCE Semester 2
Year 9
Unit 2 and Unit 4 Studies begin on Monday, June 16.
Year 9 students will undertake exams in Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities beginning Thursday, June 5 through to Friday, June 13. Elective exams will take place in normally scheduled class times.
John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff)
Year 10 & 11 Year 11 students will undertake VCE Unit 1 exams from Wednesday, June 4 to Friday, June 13 and Year 10 students have exams between Thursday, June 5 – Friday, June 13. Students are only required at school when they have exams. Supervised study rooms will operate for students who need or wish to be at school during non-exam periods. Students will be expected to wear full College Uniform when present for exams. Students need to be at the College at least 15 minutes before the published starting times to ensure smooth entry into the exam venues.
City of Melton Junior Council Over the last term, Brody and myself have been invited to join the Melton Youth Council in monthly meetings with members of the Melton Shire to discuss about our town and where it is heading in the near future. From prior meetings we have helped select areas that are in need of youth centres because of recent growth and development; we also have discussed tourism, health care and beautification within our local community. The idea of participating in these meetings is that we present ideas that would appeal to the youth and give members of the Melton Shire an insight into what is occurring in our community. Demi Hockaday & Brody Wilmot Year 10, Youth Council Representatives
School Photos - May 29
SACCSS Cross Country 2014
Full school photos are scheduled for 29 May. This year the ordering of photos will be online. Details as to how to order photos have been given to each student this week. The photographer Arthur Reed Photos will also provide the opportunity for family photos. Students will be required to wear full winter uniform for the photos, if a student has PE or related activity they will need to bring their PE uniform to school and change.
Our Cross Country Team of 92 runners competed against 13 other schools in the SACCSS event at Brimbank Park on Tuesday 6th May. In an outstanding effort we won 5 of the 8 races contested and finished 2nd in another. Our medal winners were:
Students Contacting Parents If students are feeling unwell at school and feel the need to go home, they need to come to the main office so that office staff can contact the parents. Some students are taking it upon themselves to ring home using their own phone before informing the office. For our attendance records students need to report to the office if going home early. It will be the office staff that will make the contact with the parent/guardian. Robert Blackley Deputy Principal-Students
13 Year Girls – 1st Evana Miesen 13Year Boys – 2nd Harrison Hanley 14 Year Boys – 1st Andrew Amor 15 & 16 Year Girls – 1st Maddy James 15 & 16 Boys – 1st Nick Benca Senior Girls – 1st Ally James We performed very strongly in the Team events. Our 15 & 16 Year Girls Team finishing 1st and we also placed 2nd or 3rd in 6 other divisions. The members of the winning team were: Maddy James, Amy Ross, Jesse O’Rourke, Jamie Salmon, Flora Daw, Emily Bettio, Mikaela Hurst, Hayley McDonald, Emily O’Rourke, Anna Marie Denton. Congratulations to all involved and thanks to our Captains Ally James and Ryan Holzer. Phil Brown
15&16 Year Girls Team
Medal winners and captains
VCE Dance
Asthma
On Tuesday 13th May the VCE dance students performed their group ensembles as part of their Outcome 2.
The College is currently reviewing Management and Action Plans for students diagnosed with Asthma. Parents with Children diagnosed with Asthma that do not receive a letter from the school are asked to please contact the office. Parents please see information below from the Asthma Foundation Victoria.
Over the last 4 weeks the students had been working on these performances and had to create a 2:30 minute piece that conveyed a message or story. The students worked extremely hard to perfect all dance moves and convey the expressive intention of their dance, giving up many of their lunchtimes to rehearse. The students were well supported by the school with over 250 students and teachers attending. Ashlee Hughes VCE Dance Teacher
Drama Ensemble Performances Year 11 and 12 Drama students presented their Ensemble Performances within the Drama Studio at CRC Melton, during week four of Term 2. It was fabulous to see so many staff, students, family and members of the College community in attendance, supporting the Performing Arts faculty. The VCE Drama class is to be congratulated on delivering such focused and high energy performances that truly allowed them to engage with their audience. Clare O’Sullivan
Uniform
Calendar 2014
2014
Term 2
Term 2
May
May Wednesday 21st
21st 22nd
23rd 26th 27th 28th 29th
Year 9 Outdoor Education Camp C Unit 1 & 3 Outdoor Education Camp 2 Year 7 Premier League Round 3 Unit 1 & 3 Outdoor Education Camp 2 Year 7 MASP Excursion Senior Football Round 3 Year 12 Business Management Excursion Unit 1 & 3 Outdoor Education Camp 2 Year 12 VCD Excursion SACCSS Girls Football Senior Netball Round 4 Year 11 Reflection Day Year 7 Premier League Round 4 P & F Meeting - 7.00pm College Photos Senior Football/Netball Round 4
A. Salmon Wednesday 28th K. Piggott J. Bartolo
F. Conway 1.00pm - 2.00pm A. Ashman
M. Tadros
June Wednesday 4th S. Phelps
6.30pm - 7.30pm M. Bastiaan
Canteen
Homework Club Homework club will run from Wednesday 30th April, 2014 until 18th June, 2014 from 3.30pm to 4.30pm in the library
6.30pm - 7.30pm
2014 Term 2 May
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 Dominic’s Church Sunday: 5.00pm 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
Wednesday 21st Heather Harrison Friday 23rd Jo Ince Frances McGuffie Monday 26th Debbi Taylor Tuesday 27th Karen Normoyle Wednesday 28th Michelle Keenan Donna Robinson Friday 30th Debbie Winzor June Monday 2nd Tuesday 3rd Tuesday 10th Wednesday 11th Friday 13th
Emma Moss Leanne Mugridge Joyce VanRavenstein Karen Normoyle Tess Galea