25th October, 2016 ReflecƟon A Prayer For God's InspiraƟon Father, May everything we do begin with your inspira on and con nue with your saving help. Let our work always find its origin in you and through you reach comple on. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
Dear Parents and Students, Year 12s Farewell Part 2 Last week I commented on what a great morning was experienced by our depar ng Year 12 students and staff. I would now like to compliment our Year 12 students and thank Mr Coates and Mr Bloom along with our Year 12 Homeroom Tutors for our Gradua on Mass. It was a beau ful service led by Father Glasheen (in his last year as Parish Priest of St Bernards) celebra ng his 34 year involvement with the College. The formal presenta ons ran smoothly and both our 2016 and 2017 College Captains spoke admirably. I hope all families enjoyed the opportunity to share the experience with their child and then have the chance to join teachers and friends for supper. We have noted that this will be out last year that we can use St Catherine’s Church for this event as our numbers have outgrown the venue. We will look to use our Assembly hall next year. All the best to our Year 12 VCE students who begin their VCAA exams tomorrow, Wednesday, October 26 un l Friday, November 18. That evening is their Gradua on Dinner. We have been very pleased by the number of Year 12 students who have taken advantage of their SWOT Vac me to meet with staff and do exam prepara on over the past week. Students need to be at the College at least 30 minutes before the exam published reading me to ensure smooth entry into the exam venue. Students may wear casual clothes. Year 12 VCAL students will con nue with classes un l Thursday, October 27. Melbourne Cup Day Tuesday, November 1 is the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday. The College has a mid‐Term break on Monday, October 31 but VCAA exams will s ll operate. 2017 Subject Selec ons Current Year 8 and 9 students received their 2017 Year 9 and Year 10 ini al confirma on le ers last week. I realise that some students / families are disappointed that not all offered elec ves are running but student selec ons decide what classes are viable or not and this varies each year with the par cular strengths / interest of each cohort. Year 7 – 11 Assessment Please note that there has been one late change to our key assessment dates for our Year 7 – 11 students. Year 9 students will no longer undertake a Health & PE Exam, but instead will do a class administered task. Wishing you all a res ul Cup weekend break. John Chris e Deputy Principal (Staff)
Parents & Friends There will be a Parent & Friends mee ng on Wednesday 26th October at 7.30pm