21st November, 2017 Reflection Lord, in my better times....Lord, in my better times it is easy for me to ask in prayer that I may never allow the negative actions of others to dictate that I should act in a negative way. In the difficult times that I may face in the future, I ask that I may be true to my inner convictions and still look for the best in others, remaining generous towards them. Remind me too, that as times moves on, people can change and their attitude can change for the better. Amen.
Dear Parents and Students, National School Forum On Monday, I attended the National School Forum at Melbourne University. Guest speakers included Professor Glyn Davis AC, James Merlino, Tanya Plibersek and Bill Shorten. Topics of discussion included: Vision for Australia’s education system Improving learning outcomes Raising the status of the teaching profession School leadership 2018 School Fees Parents will have noted that 2018 School fees were published in a recent newsletter. Some parents have been concerned about the increase in Year 7-9 fees from $3,550 to $4000. The increase results from the camp fee and eBooks being included in the overall fee. Please note, in 2017, there was no increase to school fees. Mark Sheehan Principal
From the Deputy Principal—Staff College Oval Our College Oval is now finally open. For the remainder of this year, the oval is only for Football. Cricketers may use the nets during this time. Hopefully this will maximise student use of the facility. Football is of course non-tackling to prevent injuries. 2018 Subject Selections All Year 8 and 9 students have received their 2018 Year 9 and 10 subject letters. Changes will no longer be considered as booklist and levy numbers need to be lodged. Students of families that have not completed re-enrolment for 2018 will not receive their letters until re-enrolment is completed. Term 4 Key Dates Listed below is a summary of Term 4 Key dates for your referral: 2018 VCE Jumpstart 2018 Year 11 and 12 runs from Wednesday 22nd November to Friday 1st December Year 10 and 11 Mass—Friday 1st December 2018 VCAL Jumpstart VCAL 2018 Jumpstart (Foundation, Intermediate & Senior) will operate during the week of Monday 27th November to Friday 1st December (except Wednesday). Attendance at Jumpstart is compulsory and will go towards 2018 VCAL attendance. During Jumpstart, students will be working through outcomes and will require their iPAD. Students are required to be in full summer uniform, not sports uniform. YEAR 7, 8 & 9 Finish Year 7 - 9 students finish classes on Thursday 7th December with a special last day program on Friday 8th December. College Awards Evening Awards Night will take place on Wednesday 6th December at TabCorp Park, Melton John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff)
CRC Wishing Tree Let’s spread Christmas Cheer to those in need in our school community. Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you Each class is currently collecting donations for Christmas hampers which are given out to families and charity organisations within our community. We ask that families get behind this as much as they can so that we can all share the spirit of Christmas. Psalm 41:1- 3 Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor! The LORD rescues them when they are in trouble. Marg Rowe-Watts Social Justice Coordinator
Calendar Term 4
Homework Club Homework Club runs every Wednesday from 3.30pm 4.30pm in the Library until the last week of term
November 21st - 24th 23rd - 30th 23rd 24th 27th 27th - 30th 27th - 30th 29th
Year 10 VINCIT Work Experience 2018 Jumpstart SACCSS Awards Year 12 Graduation Dinner Sports Awards Evening Year 7 Swimming VCAL Jumpstart VET Orientation Day
December 1st 1st 4th 6th 12th
2018 Jumpstart VCAL Jumpstart Year 9 Peer Support Training College Awards Evening Year 7, 2018 Orientation Day
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: 5.00pm Sunday: 8.30am & 10.00am
Uniform Shop Academy Uniforms CRC Melton operating hours: Monday 8:00am –10:00am Thursday 11:30am—2:00pm Online orders: www.academyuniforms.com.au