28th October, 2014 Reflection When God visits His people "When God visits His people he restores hope to them. Always. You can preach the Word of God brilliantly: there have been many excellent preachers throughout history. But if these preachers have failed to sow hope, that sermon is useless. It is mere vanity". (Pope Francis, Homily at Santa Marta, September 2014)
Year 12 Graduation Mass 2014 Last Tuesday night saw 132 Year 12 students graduate from the College in fine style. The night started with a Graduation Mass celebrated by Bishop Vincent Long at St Catherine's Church. Bishop Long was assisted by Fr John O'Reilly and Deacon Jean Paul. After the Mass, the Year 12 Class of 2014 were presented for Graduation and the applause for Lauren McGinley was a special moment for all who were present, especially Lauren and her family. Major Awards were presented to: Community Spirit Award: School Spirit Award: School Spirit Award: Peer Award: Principal’s Award:
Amelia Williamson Hannah Robinson Stacey Pieper Kate Watkins Julia Sansone
Growing Junior Tall Poppies Awardee: Matthew Previti Prior to the Term 3 holidays, Matthew was successful in his application to “The Growing Tall Poppies Science Program” coordinated by University of Melbourne. As an awardee of this prize, Matthew won access to scientists and mathematicians who will be connected to our school throughout 2015. This exciting opportunity will enable connections between real science and the science curriculum.
Parents & Friends Meeting There will be a Parents & Friends meeting this Wednesday, 29th October at 7.30pm.
Matthew also attended a four-day workshop at the University of Melbourne during the September holidays. He had the opportunity to collaborate with scientists to develop activities that would promote science in the school community and encourage students to continue to study in the sciences. During this time he explored many ways of communicating science concepts within the classroom. Matthew spent a day in a Bio-Chem-Physics Laboratory extracting the metabolites from red, yellow and green capsicum and he used sophisticated spectroscopic equipment to analyse the contents. On his final day, Matthew got to rub shoulders with a panel of scientists and mathematicians in a Q&A session. For his hard work and efforts Matthew was last week presented the “Growing Junior Tall Poppies Award” at a Ceremony held at the University of Melbourne. Matthew will be continuing his work with the “Growing Tall Poppies Science Program” in 2015. Catholic Regional College would like to warmly congratulate Matthew on his achievements and the College looks forward to hearing more of Matthew’s experiences in 2015. Mark Sheehan Principal
RE: 2015 iPads It is a time of transition at CRC Melton with the introduction of iPads. The eLearning team spent considerable time in assessing all options regarding the introduction of iPads and proceeded with a system where:
There is a high level of support for iPads purchased through the school, e.g. if the iPad is not working on a particular day it is replaced within 24 hours The iPads have a three year warranty and a three year accidental damage insurance policy ($100 excess) A robust otter box case is included The system at CRC is based on a 3 year cycle. It is planned for students to have one from Years 7-9 and then a new one from Years 10-12. The next two years will be transition years, with some anomalies to the three year cycle.
2015 Student Leaders We congratulated our student leaders for 2015. As a school community we are fortunate and blessed to have such fine young people leading the students of CRC. College Captains Tegan Lefranchi Bowde Grifith Art Captain
Dyson Miller
Environment Captain
Meg Gleeson
Social Justice Captain
Catherine Deluca
Liturgy Captain
Joe Schembri
Media Captain
Sarah Williams
Sport Captain
Mikaela Hurst
Daffey House Captain Furthermore, with these four points in mind, it is not possible for students to use their own personal pre-purchased iPads. The College has negotiated an arrangement with the Jacaranda Publishing Company whereby most textbooks are made available to all students in a digital format. To ensure the best outcome in delivering this service, having all iPads provided by the College, with the rollout of Apps and texts from Jacaranda, provides for equity in accessing resources required through Years 7-9. It allows updates to be provided on time to all students, provides access to technical support from the designated Jacaranda service agent, and gives families outstanding value in the provision of textbooks in this manner. With individual iPad ownership, the College could not guarantee that all texts would be delivered to the iPad; updates and new titles would have to be sourced individually; and additional costs would be imposed on parents by the Publisher if delivering titles to a device as single users. I hope that these comments are helpful to all students, parents, staff and feeder schools. Staff Professional Day A reminder that this Friday, 31st October is a student free day. Staff will be involved in PD regarding iPads. Mark Sheehan Principal
Stephanie Zacharias Baylie Salton Reed House Captain Jordyn Keating Emily O’Rourke Fitzgerald House Captain Paulette Alea Erynn Stuhldreier Glasheen House Captain Zachary Miesen Anyoup Dau SRC Captains Emily Brislin Brianna Grech Bailey Rhodes Deputy Arts
Kitty Robinson and Alana Wilson
Deputy Media
Corey Vella
Deputy Sport
Jesse O'Rourke
Deputy Environment Demi Hockaday Deputy Liturgy
Maddison Bassal
Deputy Social Justice Victoria Vassallo
Community Road Safety Forum 29 October
Year 7 2016 Enrolment Evening
In partnership with the Victoria Police, City of Melton, Westgate Community Road Safety Council, Road Zero 2 and Road Trauma Services we are pleased to offer to parents and students a Community Road Safety Forum on Wednesday October 29. The forum is being targeted at students and parents of Year 9 and upwards. It will be an opportunity to hear from speakers who have a range of experiences of road safety and trauma. We are fortunate to have Assistant Police Commissioner Robert Hill attending the evening. The evening begins at 6.45pm in the College Hall. I would strongly encourage you to put the date in your diary and make the effort to attend with your son or daughter. See the attached flyer for more information.
There will be a Year 7 2016 Enrolment Meeting on Wednesday, 12th November at 7.30pm in the College Hall. Parents who are seeking enrolment for their child at Catholic Regional College, Melton must attend this meeting.
Robert Blackley Deputy Principal (Students)
Please note if you wish to submit your application on the evening you will need a copy of your child’s Birth and Baptism certificate and a $50 deposit. Kerrie-Ann Matthews Registrar
College iPads 2015
Year 12
As previously announced, the College will move to all students having an iPad from 2015.
Our thoughts and prayers are with our Year 12 students who start their VCAA exams this Wednesday, October 29. Exams finish on Friday, November 21. The Graduation Dinner occurs on that evening. Students need to be at College at least 30 minutes before the exam published reading time to ensure smooth entry into the exam venues. Students may wear casual clothes.
Current Year 9 students returning and enrolled for 2015 will be issued their iPads this week; Wednesday, October 29 and Thursday, October 30. Current Year 8 students returning and enrolled for 2015 will be issued their iPads next week, on Wednesday, November 5 and Thursday, November 6. Letters were posted home with information for families. If you have not received a copy then please contact the College Office. As stated in last week’s newsletter, to ensure that the iPads are fully utilised as a learning tool in 2015, the College is running a staff Professional Learning day on Friday, October 31. Staff will be involved with specific ‘app’ sessions and training. This is a student free day. End of Year Exams and Timed Assessment Tasks Year 8 and Year 9 Timed Assessment Tasks have now finished. Students are to be congratulated on the way they approached these tasks. Timed Assessment Tasks for Year 7 classes take place this week. Year 7 Year 7 students will undertake Timed Assessments beginning Tuesday, October 28 until Thursday, October 30. These will take place in normally scheduled class times in our J Building. Tuesday, October 28 Year 7 Science Period 4
Wednesday, October 29 Year 7 Maths Period 2
Thursday, October 30 Year 7 English Period 1 Year 7 Humanities Period 4
Melbourne Cup Day The College has a mid-term break on Monday, November 3 and Tuesday, November 4 is Melbourne Cup Public Holiday. VCAA exams will still operate on Monday. JUMPSTART Year 12 2015 JUMPSTART runs from Monday, November 24 to Wednesday, November 26. Our Year 11 Farewell Mass takes place that afternoon. Year 11 2015 JUMPSTART runs from Monday, December 1 to Tuesday, December 2. The Year 10 Farewell Mass will run in conjunction with Year 9s. Year 9 finish Year 9 classes will conclude on Tuesday, December 2. Year 9 Mass is that afternoon. Year 9 City Experience takes place from Wednesday, December 3 to Friday, December 5. Year 7 & 8 finish Year 7 and Year 8 students finish classes on Thursday, December 4 with a special last day program on Friday, December 5. Awards Night Wednesday, December 3 at 7.00pm. Year 7 2015 Orientation Day
Year 10 & 11 Exams Year 11 students will undertake VCE Unit 2 exams from Thursday, November 13 to Friday, November 21 and Year 10 students have exams between Monday, November 24 – Friday, November 28.
Year 11 exams will take place in our J Block Exam centre and Year 10 exams in our R Block Exam centre.
Students are only required a school when they have exams.
Year 11 VCAL students will finish on Thursday, November 13. Year 10 VINCIT students will finish classes on Friday, November 21.
Tuesday, December 9. Buses Students who travel on the 3 routes below are required to confirm their details for 2015. Rockbank-Melton Toolern-Vale Melton (Harkness Road) Bacchus Marsh Melton (via Exford) These students need to collect a new Bus Form from their Homeroom Teacher this week and return them to the Office by the end of this week. We apologise for the short turn-around time but we have been waiting for PTV clarification of which bus routes were affected. Notices will be placed in the student daily bulletins as well. If you require any clarification please contact the College Office. John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff)
Year 10 Exam Timetable November 2014. All exams in R Building Students need to be ready to enter exam 20 minutes before scheduled time. Time 9.00 – 10.15
Monday Nov 24 Religious Education
Tuesday Nov 25 Maths Core
Wednesday Nov 26 Food Technology
Maths Core Plus
Thursday Nov 27 Art
Friday Nov 28 Business & Commerce
Wood Technology
Chemistry in Environment
Geography Methods/General Maths 10.45 – 12.00
English 10.40am – 12.55pm
VCE Outdoor Ed Unit 2
General Science
VCE Psychology
VCE Health & Human Devel
Media
Cells to Creatures
VCE Information Tech
Indonesian
Drama
Mind Matters
VCD
Political Law
2.05 – 3.20
Advanced PE
History
ICT – Game Design Italian
Year 11 Exam Timetable November 2014. All Exams in J Building Students need to be ready to enter exam 20 minutes before scheduled time.
Thursday Nov 13 English (Start 9.00am Finish 12.15pm)
HHD (1.303.15)
Friday Nov 14 General Maths Methods (9.00 – 10.45)
Psychology (1.303.15)
Monday Nov 17 Physical Education (9.00 – 10.45)
Tuesday Nov 18 English Language (9.00 – 11.15)
Studio Arts (9.00 – 10.45)
Drama (9.00 – 10.45)
J BLOCK
Italian (9.00 – 11.15) J BLOCK
Business Management (1.30- 3.15)
Biology (1.30- 3.15)
Wednesday Nov 19 Literature (9.00 – 11.15)
Thursday Nov 20 History (9.00 – 11.15)
Friday Nov 21 Legal Studies (9.00 – 11.15)
Food Technology (9.00 – 10.45)
VCD (9.00 – 10.45)
General Maths Adv (9.00 – 11.15)
Wood (9.00 – 10.45) J BLOCK
J BLOCK
Dance (9.00 – 11.15)
Media ((1.00-2.45)
Chemistry (1.00-2.45)
Physics ((1.00-2.45)
Information Tech) (1.00 –2.35) Indonesian ) (1.00 –3.15)
Uniform
Calendar 2014
2014
Term 4
Term 4
October
October
29th 30th 31st
Year 7 Timed Assessments VCAA exams commence P & F Meeting Year 7 Timed Assessments Year 8 Premier League Round 5 Year 10 Reflection day Staff iPad Professional Learning day - no classes
November 3rd 4th 6th 12th 13th
14th 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st
Student free day Melbourne Cup day Year 8 Premier League Finals Year 11 classes finish Unit 2 Outdoor Education Camp 4 Unit 2 Outdoor Education Camp 4 Year 11 Exams Year 8 Premier League Grand Final Year 11 VCAL classes finish Unit 2 Outdoor Education Camp 4 Year 11 Exams Year 11 Exams Year 11 Exams Year 11 Exams SACCSS Awards Year 11 Exams Year 11 Exams Year 12 Graduation Dinner
Homework Club
Wednesday 29th 6.30pm - 7.30pm L. Toskovski
G. Mercieca
November Wednesday 5th
1.00pm - 2.00pm
L. Vella
J. Bartolo
Wednesday 12th 6.30pm - 7.30pm M. Bastiaan
E. Moss
Uniform Packing Day Wednesday 19th 12.00pm - 2.00pm K. Pigott M. Mullan
J. Johnson C. Schembri
Wednesday 26th 6.30pm - 7.30pm F. Conway
N. Woods
Canteen 2014 Term 4
Homework club will run from 8th October, 2014 to 19th November, 2014 from 3.30pm to 4.30pm in the library
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
October Friday 31st
Sandra Esposito
November Wednesday 5th Friday 7th
Heather Harrison Debbie Winzor
Monday 10th
Tanya Gourdon Maryanne Farrugia Tuesday 11th Diane Cadman Wednesday 12th Michelle Keenan Donna Robinson Friday 14th Tess Galea Monday 17th
Katherine Hayward Emma Moss Tuesday 18th Fiona Craig Wednesday 19th Karen Normoyle Thursday 20th Linda Tomac Friday 21st Robyn Dodd
D. Taylor