29th november 2016

29th November, 2016 Reflection Prayer For Knowledge and Strength Give me O Lord, I pray Thee firm faith, unwavering hope perfect charity.

Pour into my heart the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and spiritual strength, the Spirit of knowledge and true godliness and the Spirit of Thy holy fear Light eternal, shine in my heart, Power eternal, deliver me from evil, Wisdom eternal, scatter the darkness of my ignorance, Might eternal, pity me, Grant that I may ever seek Thy face with all my heart and soul and strength; and, in thine infinite mercy, bring me at last to Thy holy presence where I shall behold Thy glory and possess Thy promised joys. Amen St. Alcuin of York (735-804)

Dear Parents and Students, Western Edge Cluster - VET in Schools Awards Last Thursday evening the Western Edge Cluster - VET in Schools Awards night was held at Tabcorp Park.

Congratulations to the following students who received awards.

Allied Health Most Improved - Year 1 Outstanding - Year 1

Aken Angok Georgia Lewis

Early Childhood Education & Care Endeavour - Year 2

Juliet Brooking

Engineering Outstanding - Year 2

James Simpson

School VET Awards Certificate II in Engineering. Year 12 VCAL

James Simpson

Certificate of Excellence - Student of the Year Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

Georgia Lewis

Year 7-11 Awards Ceremony All award winners have been notified and invited by mail to attend our annual Year 7-11 Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 8th December at Tabcorp Park Melton at 7pm. If your son or daughter is receiving an award, please email: kmatthews@crcmelton.com.au to indicate how many are attending. A reminder, award winners are required to wear their full winter uniform.

Changes for Bacchus Marsh and Melton South Archbishop Hart has appointed Fr. Fabian Smith as Parish Priest of Bacchus Marsh as of the 18th January 2017, he will also continue to be Parish Priest of Melton South. To assist in the transition an additional assistant priest will also be appointed in the near future. This means that Fr. Fabian will be assisted by Fr. John Paul Mount and the additional priest to cover the parishes.

Mark Sheehan Principal

From the Deputy Principal (Staff)

Years 10 & 11 Well done to all Year 10 and Year 11 students for their positive participation in our 2017 Jumpstart program. The work covered will certainly prepare them for a smooth start in 2017.

Year 9 Finish Year 9 classes conclude this Tuesday, December 6. Year 9 Mass is that afternoon. Year 9 City Experience takes place from Wednesday, December 7 to Friday, December 9.

Year 7 & 8 Finish

Year 7 and Year 8 students finish classes on Thursday, December 8 with a special last day program on Friday, December 9. Students will finish at 1.30pm.

Buses Bus travellers need to note the following for the last day of school - December 9.

SITA Town buses will not pick up at the College on Friday December 9 as they need to run normal times (4pm). Town bus travellers need to catch other local buses at nearby bus stops.

Bacchus Marsh Coaches will pick up students at 1.30pm if they are stand alone buses (not tied to other school pickups).

Students should chat with their drivers as to their situation.

Students are reminded that they need to wait at the front of the College for buses after school (no matter what time normal pick up is scheduled). We have staff supervision in this area and at times buses can arrive early and students miss their connections (especially this time of year) .

Year 7 2017 Orientation Day Please note that Year 7 2017 Orientation Day is on Tuesday, December 6. Current Year 7 students will not be required at school this day.

John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff) Year 7 2018 Enrolments Enrolment Applications for Year 7 2018 are due Wednesday 30th November.

Mittagundi

Mittagundi is an Outdoor Education Centre and Pioneer Style Farm set on a stunning 400 acre property in the foothills of the Victorian High Country. Every fortnight a new journey begins as around twenty 14-17 year olds and two Clydesdale horses walk into the property, camping overnight in the mountains.

Once there the new friends spend time working together on the farm, fencing, growing food, milking cows, working with wood, steel and wool - all without electricity! Then embark on adventures, rafting the Mitta Mitta River and abseiling off a local cliff face before walking back through the mountains and returning to civilisation.

The atmosphere at Mittagundi is simple, honest and happy. There are no watches, no timetables and no money.

Instead there is an opportunity for young people to live and work together in an environment where people matter more than anything else.

Book in now for 2017 10 Days - $450pp Includes all food, gear & accommodation!! 14-17 year olds. Sponsorship available.

2017 Autumn Dates March 3rd-12th (Mixed) March 17th-26th (Girls) March 31st-April 9th (Boys) April 14th-23rd (Girls) April 28th-May 7th (Boys) May 12th-21st (Girls) To get more info, contact Claire: 0467 678 818 / info@mittagundi.org.au Melton City 2036 – Let’s go What do you think Council’s priorities should be over the next four years?

Council is developing its next Council and Wellbeing Plan, a strategic document that will guide policy development, service and program delivery and decision making over the next four years. It’s basically a roadmap for Council’s work.

Earlier this year, community members shared awesome ideas and hopes for Melton City 2036, and now this long-term vision for our community is being developed. So, it’s time to talk about how we can make the community vision a reality!

How do we: create a more connected and safer community? work to grow local businesses and create employment? plan for the right infrastructure for our current and new communities? protect our natural environment?

Join us at a Community Forum in Melton on Saturday 3 December Melton Community Hall 232 High Street Melton RSVP by 28 November Everyone who attends will go into the draw to win one of the following: $500, $200 and $100 Coles Myer gift card.

RSVP your preferred workshop to: danap@melton.vic.gov.au. Child minding is available for children aged between 4 and 12. Bookings essential. Food and drinks provided.

For more information visit: melton.vic.gov.au/meltoncity2036

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Calendar 2016

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Year 11 & 12 2018 Jumpstart Year 11 & 12 2018 Jumpstart

7th 8th 9th

Orientation Day

9.00am - 12.00pm J. Johnson L. Vella

December 1st 2nd 6th

Tuesday 6th

Year 11 & 12 2018 Jumpstart Year 11 & 12 2018 Jumpstart Year 7 2017 Orientation day Year 9 Farewell Mass Year 9 City Experience Year 9 City Experience Year 7 - 11 Awards Evening Year 9 City Experience Year 7 - 9 End of Year

T. O’Rourke

12.00pm - 2.00pm K. Vella C. Grambau

Homework Club Homework Club has concluded for the year.

Anglicare Victoria Become a Foster Carer You can make a difference

The Foster Care Program is in urgent need of more foster carers.

All sorts of people make great Foster Carers.

They are couples, singles, from different cultural backgrounds, with or without their own children.

They are people who have the desire to give a child a safe and welcoming place to stay.

03 9396 7400/ anglicarevic.org.au/foster-care

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 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 Assistant Priest: Fr John Paul Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 5.30pm Sunday: 8.30am & 10.30am